St. Theresa Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Editorial Note

Chaipat Wattanasan — 2026-06-30

Navigating the Communication Barrier Organizational Outcome Nexus through the Mediating Role of Workplace Behavior in Thai Logistics Firms

Praewpun Bumrungthai — 2026-05-05

Effective communication is often regarded as a critical driver of organizational performance, yet there is limited empirical study on the interplay between communication barriers and workplace behavior. This study investigates how communication barriers affect organizational outcomes: productivity, organizational culture, employee satisfaction, and retention, when workplace behavior is present as a mediator in the Thai logistics industry. Using 112 data collected from employees of several logistics companies in Thailand, a path analysis was performed in Amos. The findings show that all four organizational outcomes are significantly predicted by communication barriers. The mediation analysis discovers that workplace behavior fully mediates the impact of communication barriers on productivity and employee satisfaction, partially mediates organizational culture, and has no mediating effect on retention. These results highlight how crucial behavioral congruence and efficient workplace communication are to improving output and employee satisfaction. Organizations that prioritize barrier-free communication and positive workplace behavior are better positioned to create a strong organizational culture and grow sustainably.

Digital Motherhood: A Bibliometric Analysis of Mothers’ Online Advice-Seeking Behaviour

Lim Seong Pek — 2026-05-20

The rapid expansion of digital media has transformed parenting practices, with mothers increasingly turning to online platforms for advice, emotional support, and guidance on health-related matters. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research on mothers’ online advice-seeking behaviour, aiming to map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and research trends within the interdisciplinary field. Publications indexed in Scopus between 2016 and 2025 were screened using PRISMA framework, yielding 177 eligible studies for analysis. Co-citation and co-occurrence analyses were conducted using VOSviewer to identify intellectual structure, dominant themes, and emerging research trends within the field. Co-citation analysis was conducted to identify foundational knowledge bases and influential research streams, while co-occurrence analysis of author keywords was used to reveal dominant themes and emerging research directions. The findings indicate that maternal online advice-seeking research is strongly anchored in public health, maternal psychology, and digital health communication, with focus on breastfeeding, pregnancy, infant care, and postpartum support. Digital platforms, social media and mobile technologies, have emerged as central ecosystems for exchanging maternal information and providing peer-based support. The results highlight the dual role of online parenting spaces as extensions of healthcare communication systems and informal social support networks. However, the literature remains heavily concentrated on biomedical concerns, with limited attention to sociotechnical issues such as digital misinformation, influencer-driven parenting cultures, and algorithmic content exposure. This study contributes a comprehensive overview of research landscape and offers insights to inform future scholarship, digital parenting practices, and maternal health communication interventions.

Entrepreneurial Intention, Digital Leadership, and Willingness to Change in Technology-Based SMEs: A Saudi Vision 2030 Perspective

Khalid H. Alshammari — 2026-05-20

This research examines the relationships among entrepreneurial intention, willingness to change, digital leadership, and digital entrepreneurship in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia, situated within the Saudi Vision 2030 national transformation agenda. A quantitative approach was adopted, involving a survey of 149 managers drawn from a sampling frame of 349 technology-based SMEs in Saudi Arabia. A structured questionnaire was used, with scales adapted from prior research to ensure reliability and validity. Data were analyzed using Stata-SEM to assess the hypothesized relationships among the constructs. The findings reveal that entrepreneurial intention significantly influences technology-based enterprise development (b = 0.333, z = 2.265, p = 0.024), with willingness to change serving as a crucial mediator in this relationship (b = 0.454, z = 4.039, p < 0.001). Additionally, digital leadership (b = 0.437, z = 4.461, p < 0.001) and digital entrepreneurship (b = 0.286, z = 1.958, p = 0.050) were found to significantly moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial intention and enterprise development, with digital leadership exerting the stronger moderating effect. This research contributes to the existing literature on entrepreneurship by providing empirical evidence of the interrelated nature of these constructs in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, while offering practical insights for entrepreneurs, organizational leaders, and Vision 2030 policymakers seeking to foster innovation and adaptability within SMEs.

The Relationship Between Self-Management Skills and Creative Thinking Skills of Science Teachers in Catholic Primary Schools in the Eastern Region

Kamollanate Kullatumpaiboon — 2026-05-21

This study aimed to: (1) examine the level of self-management skills (SM) among science teachers in Catholic primary schools in the Eastern Region, overall and by dimension; (2) assess their creative thinking skills (CT) using EFA-derived factor scores for Fluency, Originality, Flexibility, and Elaboration; (3) analyze relationships between SM and CT, both overall and by SM dimension; and (4) identify which SM dimensions predict each CT factor. The sample included 104 teachers selected from a population of 340 using Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) table. A three-part questionnaire collected demographic data, SM, and CT measures. Exploratory Factor Analysis confirmed a four-factor CT structure consistent with theory. Reliability coefficients (Cronbach’s alpha) were calculated for each subscale: Fluency (0.656), Originality (0.529), Flexibility (0.608), and Elaboration (0.446), reflecting the multidimensional nature of creative thinking. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, two-way ANOVA, and stepwise regression. Results showed high levels of both SM and CT across all dimensions. SM was positively correlated with Flexibility (r = 0.368, p < 0.01), Fluency (r = 0.254, p < 0.01), and Originality (r = 0.265, p < 0.01), but not Elaboration. Gender and age showed no significant effects on CT. Regression analysis identified Achievement Orientation and Responsivity (AO&R) as the only significant predictor, specifically for Flexibility (β = -0.418, p < .001, R² = 0.175).

Aligning Built Environments with Aging Body Capabilities: A Case Study of the Rama-Thanarak Senior Project

Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Mutha — 2026-05-29

This research analyzes the alignment between the physical limitations of elderly individuals and safety-oriented architectural design standards, using the Rama-Thanarak residential project as a case study. Risk factor statistics from a sample of 10,346 elderly individuals indicate that the most common limitations are the need for manual support when standing up (24.06%) and difficulty navigating changes in floor levels (20.24%). The bathroom was identified as the most challenging area in daily life (66.51%). Based on these findings, a safety design evaluation checklist was developed from the “Safe Home, No Fall Risk” guidelines, focusing on three key areas: bathroom spaces, internal circulation systems, and visual environments. The evaluation of the project’s smallest (31.71 sq.m.) and largest (49.66 sq.m.) unit plans shows strong alignment with Universal Design standards. Key design features include sliding doors wider than 0.9 meters, elimination of door thresholds to reduce tripping risks, and the provision of grab bars and shower seating to support users with reduced muscle strength. The study adopts a qualitative evaluative case study methodology using document analysis and architectural plan assessment. Alignment is defined as the degree of correspondence between the project’s design features and a synthesized 10-point Universal Design checklist. Limitations include reliance on plan documentation without on-site verification and analysis of only two unit types. The findings highlight that architecture responsive to the physical needs of older adults plays a crucial role in reducing accidents and enhancing quality of life sustainably.

Will the Relationship Survive?: Asian Cinematic Humanism and the Aesthetics of Interdependence in Contemporary Asian Cinema

Thanayod Lopattananont — 2026-05-29

This article proposes Asian Cinematic Humanism as a framework for analyzing how recent Asian films generate cross-cultural resonance through relational ethics and emotional interdependence. Using a qualitative interpretive approach combining comparative film analysis and audience discourse analysis, the study examines How to Make Millions before Grandma Dies, Nezha 2, Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle, and Blood Brothers. The findings suggest that these films foreground relational fidelity, vulnerability, and emotional endurance, thereby recalibrating the meaning of heroism from individual conquest toward the preservation of fragile human bonds. Audience discourse further indicates that viewers frequently prioritize the survival of relationships over spectacle or narrative victory, reflecting a broader desire for connection amidst contemporary social fragmentation. Unlike state-driven soft power centered primarily on national branding, these films appear to operate through everyday humanism, particularly care, reciprocity, and relational responsibility. Here, the term “Asian” refers not to a fixed cultural essence, but to a contingent narrative tendency observable within selected contemporary Asian films. The study therefore suggests that the transnational resonance of these films derives not only from spectacle, but also from their emphasis on emotional interdependence and relational endurance.

Development Model for Lao Wieng Identity Learning Resources at Udom Thani Temple, Nakhon Nayok Province

Vichian Puncreobutr — 2026-06-29

This study examines the development patterns of ethnic identity learning resources of the Lao Wiang community at Udom Thani Temple, a site recognized for its best practices in providing continuous identity-based learning for youth and visitors. This qualitative research employed participatory and non-participatory observation, interviews, and in-depth interviews. Key informants were selected through snowball sampling, including resource managers, community youth, tourists, and stakeholders. Data credibility was ensured through triangulation and analyzed using content analysis. The findings are presented in two phases. First, the community background reveals that Udom Thani Temple is a settlement of Thai people of Lao Wiang descent who migrated from Vientiane during the late Thonburi period (before B.E. 2320). An important ancestral figure, Mae Kaewta, brought a Buddha image enshrined in a Lao Wiang–style temple hall, which has been preserved and is known as Luang Pho Kaewta Temple. Second, the development model consists of five systematic processes: (1) documenting and preserving identity-related information such as history, artifacts, culture, migration, and way of life; (2) transforming this information into learning resources through landscape design, a living museum, and educational activities; (3) sustaining identity through traditional customs and cultural events; (4) managing resources through community participation and local wisdom; and (5) disseminating knowledge via diverse media and digital technologies.

Advancing Elementary School Pupils’ Mathematics Achievement and Self-Concept through the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) Model

Odiri E Onoshakpokaiye — 2026-06-30

The impact of the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) cooperative learning approach on the mathematical proficiency and self-perception of elementary school pupils was examined in this study. With two intact primary 5 classrooms, a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test approach was used. The TPS model of collaborative learning was used to teach mathematics to the experimental group (n = 26), whereas traditional teacher-centered approaches were used to educate the control group (n = 26). A self-concept questionnaire and an achievement test in standardized mathematics were used to gather data. The study was conducted using four research questions. Regardless of starting achievement levels, the experimental group's mathematics performance significantly improved on post-tests following a 6-week intervention. Descriptive statistics, t statistics and ANCOVA were used to analyze the data. According to the results, pupils in the experimental group significantly outperformed those in the control group in both their mathematics achievement and mathematics self-concept scores. These results offer compelling empirical support for the TPS model's efficacy as a teaching method for raising students' academic achievement in mathematics while simultaneously encouraging positive attitudes and self-assurance in their mathematical prowess.

A Study on Dynamic Capabilities and Performance of Indian International Joint Ventures

Prabhu Mannadhan — 2026-06-30

This research aims to examine the level of dynamic capability achieved by Indian International Joint Ventures (IJVs) and to analyse the extent to which these capabilities influence their overall performance. The researcher surveyed 54 IJV managers, and their assessments of their firms' dynamic capabilities and performance were analysed using means, frequencies, ANOVA, cluster analysis, correspondence analysis, and chi-square tests. Indian IJVs surveyed display a good degree of dynamic capability. Indian IJVs possess a good level of dynamic capability, according to the findings (mean scores are often higher than 3.5 on a scale of 5 possible points). The performance as a whole is satisfactory, with particularly impressive results in brand building, capital base expansion, and consumer loyalty. The findings of the structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis reveal a strong, positive impact of dynamic capability on performance (β = 0.808, p < 0.001, R² = 0.653). The results showed three distinct performance clusters. In addition to providing actionable suggestions for businesses contemplating foreign joint ventures, the study contributes to the existing literature on international joint ventures by elucidating the dynamic capability–performance link in the Indian context.

Leader Demographics, Perceptions of HRM Practices, and Employee Job Performance

Wanlee Putsom — 2026-05-05

This paper aims to propose a conceptual framework that examines the relationships among leader demographics (gender, age, and tenure), perceived human resource management (HRM) practices (ability, motivation, and opportunity), and job performance, with work interruptions (self-interruption and external interruption) acting as a moderating factor. Leader demographics are considered important because they can influence employees’ efficiency and effectiveness at work, especially when combined with the impact of perceived HRM practices. At the same time, employees frequently face interruptions that affect their job performance. This study seeks to provide new insights by exploring work interruption as a moderator between perceived HRM practices and job performance. The literature review highlights two areas that have been underexplored: the influence of leader demographics on perceived HRM practices, and the role of work interruptions in moderating the relationship between HRM practices and job performance. These topics are particularly important for leaders responsible for managing organizational performance and outcomes. Finally, the study presents discussions and conclusions that offer guidance for future research on perceived HRM practices and the impact of work interruptions.