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COVID-19 vaccination is an effective method for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. This study proposed and validated a theoretical intention model for explaining the COVID-19 vaccination intention (CVI) of the public. The theoretical intention model incorporated trust in vaccines, two types of risk perception (risk perception of COVID-19 and risk perception of COVID-19 vaccination), and perceived benefit into a theory of planned behavior (TPB). Structural equation modeling was utilized to test the theoretical intention model with data collected from 816 Chinese adults in China. The results confirmed the crucial role of trust in vaccines, risk perception, and perceived benefit in shaping the CVI of the public. In addition, TPB was found to be applicable in a research context. The theoretical intention model accounted for 78.8% of the variance in CVI. Based on the findings, several practical recommendations for improving COVID-19 vaccination rates were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The benefits of traveling for older adults are extensively supported in the literature. Online mapping technology (OMT) is one of the most widely used applications by people during traveling. This study aimed to obtain insight into the acceptance of OMT among older adults. Additionally, an OMT acceptance model for older adults was developed in this study by integrating facilitating condition (FC), compatibility (COM), and self-satisfaction (SS) into the technology acceptance model (TAM). In this study, structural equation modeling was applied to the test of the OMT acceptance model. This study adopted a cross-sectional structured questionnaire survey for collecting quantitative data from older adults in China. Four hundred and sixteen Chinese older adults were involved in this survey. This study found that TAM was useful to explain the OMT acceptance among older adults. Additionally, FC was confirmed to be a positive factor in determining the perceived ease of use, while COM and SS were found to positively influence perceived usefulness. The results of this study are helpful for OMT developers to design OMT and adopt measures to enhance the use of OMT among older adults, thereby increasing their travel frequency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of cogeneration systems in the hotel industry leads to economic and environmental benefits, but its acceptance in the industry remains low. Hence, this study aimed to examine the factors that influence cogeneration system acceptance amongst hotel management. A cogeneration system acceptance model (CoSAM) was proposed by integrating the technology acceptance model with perceived cost, perceived benefit, risk perception, environmental awareness and facilitating conditions. The validity of the CoSAM was investigated using structural equation modelling based on 499 data points collected from hotel management personnel. Results showed that the intention to use the systems of hotel management personnel was positively determined by attitude towards using cogeneration systems, which was directly affected by perceived usefulness, risk perception and perceived benefit. Moreover, with perceived usefulness as a mediator, facilitating conditions and environmental awareness indirectly influenced attitude towards using cogeneration systems positively, while perceived cost indirectly influenced the attitude negatively. Based on the findings of this study, policy implications for promoting the adoption of cogeneration systems in the hotel industry were provided, thus saving energy and reducing the energy costs of hotels. This study is the first to remarkably contribute an in-depth understanding of the factors affecting cogeneration system acceptance to the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Safety consciousness positively influences attitude towards using PPE. • Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are important in PPE acceptance. • How safety management practices influence PPE acceptance was examined. • Recommendations for encouraging the use of PPE of construction workers were provided. Most construction fatalities are attributable to falls from height, which are originally caused by the non-use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Accordingly, this study aimed to present a research model that integrates the technology acceptance model, safety management practices (including safety-offence points system, safety supervision and safety training) and safety consciousness to explain the PPE acceptance by construction workers. Structural equation modelling and mediation analysis were conducted to investigate the influence of these constructs on the PPE acceptance. Results indicated that the safety management practices were influential in shaping attitude towards using PPE with the mediation of safety consciousness, perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU). PU and PEOU were crucial determinants of the PPE acceptance by construction workers. Following these findings, practical implications for enhancing the use of PPE of construction workers were offered for construction management, PPE designers and concerned parties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Construction Worker Risk-Taking Behavior (CoWoRTB) model is developed. • Significant personal and organizational factors influencing the risk-taking behavior of construction workers are identified. • Mediating role of personal factors of construction workers is examined. • Recommendations for reducing the risk-taking behavior of construction workers are provided. The Hong Kong construction industry is notorious for the high number of accidents and fatalities. Risk-taking is one kind of unsafe behavior that can result in accidents and injuries. The study reported here concerns a Construction Worker Risk-Taking Behavior (CoWoRTB) model and an attempt to gain an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms by which personal and organizational factors influence the risk-taking behavior of construction workers. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 536 construction workers employed on Hong Kong government construction projects. Using the data collected, the proposed model was analyzed using structural equation modeling. It was found that the personal factors: outcome expectancy, risk perception – worry and unsafe, and attitude toward risk-taking behavior, significantly influenced risk-taking behavior. The organizational factors that had a significant effect on risk-taking behavior were safety promotion policy, and safety training. Also, the significant indirect effect of safety promotion policy on risk-taking behavior was mediated by outcome expectancy, and significant indirect effects of safety training on risk-taking behavior were mediated by attitude toward risk-taking behavior, and risk perception – worry and unsafe. These findings may be used to develop effective safety policies, interventions and strategies for reducing the risk-taking behavior of construction workers. Some practical recommendations for improving construction safety are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]