Idsaratt Rinthaisong

This study assessed the effects of a family function (FF) program on excessive digital behaviors—smartphone overuse (SO) and phubbing—and psychological needs—anxiety, loneliness, and fear of missing out (FoMO)—among 28 Thai female Muslim adolescents randomly assigned to the experimental (M_age = 15.7) and control (M_age = 15.2) groups. The experimental group received two 1.5 h morning sessions of the FF program weekly over four weeks (eight sessions in total). Baseline assessments confirmed group homogeneity. Using repeated-measures ANOVA with Bonferroni correction (p < 0.008), the results indicated a significant improvement in family function for the intervention group (F (1,26) = 11.91, p = 0.002, η²_p = 0.31), with a strong time-by-group interaction (F (1,26) = 19.51, p < 0.001, η²_p = 0.43). While the program did not significantly reduce SO overall, a notable interaction effect suggested group differences (F (1,26) = 10.31, p = 0.004, η²_p = 0.28). Phubbing remained unaffected. For psychological outcomes, interaction effects were found for the FoMO (F = 10.00, p = 0.004) and loneliness (F = 8.67, p = 0.007), though no main effects emerged. Anxiety levels did not significantly change after correction. These findings suggest that the program effectively enhances family functioning and partially alleviates psychosocial risks, but further refinements are needed to address digital overuse and anxiety more effectively.

The study examines the causal relationships between entrepreneurial traits and external environmental factors influencing the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires administered to 512 SMEs, and hypotheses were analyzed employing structural equation modeling. The results demonstrate that entrepreneurial resilience, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial orientation have a direct positive impact on the performance of SMEs. Entrepreneurial resilience functions as a partial mediator between entrepreneurial orientation and external environmental factors, thereby influencing the performance of SMEs. Entrepreneurial self-efficacy serves as a full mediator between external environmental factors and SMEs performance. The study illustrates the significance of entrepreneurial resilience and entrepreneurial self-efficacy as key psychological mediating factors, integrating entrepreneurial orientation and contextual conditions to enhance SMEs' performance. The discoveries offer a strategic framework for enhancing SMEs performance through strengthening entrepreneurial traits and supportive external environmental conditions, emphasizing the importance of aligning internal capabilities with external opportunities to encourage growth in challenging circumstances.

Background: While there is research on protective factors against smartphone addiction (SA) and phubbing, which impact adolescents’ physical, psychological, interpersonal, and academic well-being, focused studies on these issues among Thai Muslim students in Southern Thailand remain scarce. Objectives: To bridge this gap, this research aimed to explore the influence of five family functioning factors—discipline, communication and problem-solving (CPS), relationship, emotional status, and family support—guided by family systems theory and the McMaster Model, on SA and phubbing. Methods: Data from 825 Thai Muslim adolescent secondary school students (Female N = 459 (55.7%), M_age = 15.11 ± 1.78) across three southern Thai provinces were analyzed utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: Significant connections were identified between family functioning factors, particularly emotional status and discipline, and SA, and their impact on phubbing behavior. SA was found to mediate the relationship between these two family factors and phubbing. Interestingly, a higher quality of family relationships was found to be associated with an increased risk of SA, while the other two family functions—CPS and family support—demonstrated no significant association with these digital behaviors. Conclusions: Despite its limitations, including a cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reports, the study underscores the importance of specific family functions in preventing and addressing adolescent SA and phubbing.

This study examines the prevalence and determinants of smartphone addiction (SA) in a sample of 825 Muslim secondary school students from three provinces along the southern border of Thailand. Employing purposive sampling, the research highlights a concerning 70% rate of SA, surpassing the rates observed in other Asian demographics. The investigation reveals a robust link between parental education levels and smartphone usage among adolescents. Utilizing a structural equation model (SEM), family functioning dimensions such as ‘Emotional Status’ and ‘Discipline’ are shown to have a considerable impact on SA. Contrary to expectations, enhanced ‘Family Support’ has emerged as a potential risk factor, suggesting nuances in family dynamics that may contribute to SA. The findings advocate for the reinforcement of family functioning and call for initiatives to improve digital literacy and foster open communication between parents and children. However, the reliance on self-reported measures and the cross-sectional nature of the study underlines the necessity for more expansive future research to validate these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.