The Influence of Negative Stereotypes in Science Fiction and Fantasy on Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review
Document Type : Research Paper
Author: Duan Bo, Aini Azeqa Marof, Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh
Journal:Studies in Media and Communication Type: Journal Article years :2025
Abstract
This systematic literature review (SLR) explores the impact of negative stereotypes in science fiction and fantasy on public attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI). By analyzing 9 studies published between 2011 and 2023, this review identifies key themes related to fear, distrust, ethical concerns, and the influence of media portrayals on the acceptance and adoption of AI technologies. The findings indicate that negative portrayals in these genres significantly increase fear and anxiety towards AI, leading to heightened skepticism and ethical concerns. Moreover, these negative stereotypes hinder the acceptance of AI in various fields, particularly affecting younger demographics more profoundly. This review highlights the need for more balanced and diverse media portrayals of AI to mitigate negative attitudes and promote a more nuanced understanding of AI technologies, particularly in light of its increasing role in various sectors.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Science fiction, Negative stereotypes, Public attitudes, Ethical concerns, AI adoption, Systematic review
Psychometric validity, and measurement invariance of the PERMA model among youth in Malaysia
Document Type : Research Paper
Author: Siti Aisyah Ramli, Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh, Khairuddin Idris, Jusang Bolong, Haslinda Abdullah
Journal: Cogent Psychology Type: Journal Article years :2024
Abstract
PERMA is a multidimensional well-being model that has contributed greatly to the well-being of people and communities. This research aimed to create the PERMA instrument, which measures the five dimensions of well-being in Malaysia: positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning in life, and accomplishment, and to assess its factor structure, reliability, and measurement invariance. This study included 550 Malaysians between the ages of 18 and 30 years old (M = 28.49, SD = 6.18). The sample was randomly split into two groups for exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis to explore the PERMA model. The revised model revealed satisfactory internal consistency and reliability. Additionally, this study examined the measurement invariance of the PERMA model through gender, education, and marriage groups by multigroup confirmatory factor analysis. The findings revealed that measurement invariance was obtained across gender and education categories. This instrument uses multidimensional conceptualization to offer researchers studying youth well-being in Malaysia a specialized tool to assess and increase youth well-being levels. Eventually, the goal is for this tool to assist Malaysian youth in developing a deeper sense of self by identifying their talents and shortcomings and discovering strategies to thrive in life fully.
Keywords: Measurement invariance, Factorial structure, Malaysian youth, Well-being, PERMA model
Predicting Climate Change Mitigation Behavior in Chinese Families: Effects of Metacognitive Climate Knowledge and Biospheric Values
Document Type : Research Paper
Author: Jing BinQiang,Seyedali Ahrari, Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh,Mansoureh Zarean, Haslinda Abdullah
Journal: Sustainability Type: Journal Article years :2024
Abstract
(1) Background: Climate change mitigation behavior has become a critical area of research, particularly in understanding how family contexts influence such behaviors. However, there is limited empirical comparison of theoretical models explaining this behavior in Chinese families. (2) Purpose: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of three models—the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the Value–Identity–Personal Norm Activation Model (VIP-NAM), and an extended TPB model—in predicting climate change mitigation behavior within Chinese families. (3) Methods: Data were collected from 302 Chinese families in Zhejiang Province. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to perform the data analysis in this study. (4) Results: The extended TPB model, incorporating biospheric values, personal norms, and perceived behavioral control, demonstrated superior explanatory and predictive capabilities compared to the TPB and VIP-NAM models. However, metacognitive climate knowledge did not significantly moderate the intention–behavior relationship. (5) Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of integrating values and norms into theoretical frameworks for better understanding of climate change mitigation behavior. (6) Implications: This study provides insights into designing family-centered interventions and highlights the need to address the intention–behavior gap. Future research should explore additional contextual and cultural factors influencing these behaviors in Chinese families.
Keywords: climate change mitigation behavior; Chinese families; Theory of Planned Behavior; Value–Identity–Personal Norm Activation Model; metacognitive climate knowledge; biospheric values
o Infer the Rules of Avicenna’s Philosophy Regarding “Gender and Practical Intellect”
Document Type : Research Paper
Author: Narjes Roodgar
Assistant professor at “The Philosophy and Mystics Department” of Al-Mustafa International University, Researcher at the Research Institute for Women and Family Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.
Abstract
This paper aims to indicate the relation of gender and practical intellect based on Avicenna’s philosophical principles. Different definitions and aspects of practical intellect, along with the definitions of gender and their submission to the rules and problems of Avicenna’s Philosophy, would be regarded as the extention of Sinavi wisdom in the issue of gender. To achieve this purpose the analytical method has been applied and following aspects evaluated: 1. Relation of gender and practical intellect based on principles regarding practical intellect as director of willing deed; 2. Cooperative states of soul and body in terms of gender and practical intellect 3. The relationship between soul and its faculties and the role of gender in it 4. The process of the formation of behavior with reference to gender 5. Gender and the factors of the perfection of practical intellect 6. Inferring relation of gender and practical intellect as perceptive faculty 7. Gender and knowledge related to practical intellect spatially Ethics. Studies show the influence of gender not in a general and absolute way, but in a partial and conditional way on different fields of practical intellect.
Keywords: Gender ,Practical intellect ,Avicenna’s Philosophy ,Ethics
Investigating the Historicity of Women's Rights in Verstehend Theology
Author; Narjes Roodgar
Assistant professor at “The Philosophy and Mystics Department” of Al-Mustafa International University, Researcher at the Research Institute for Women and Family Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.
Abstract
The verstehend theology is a theoretical project of Mojtahed Shabestari, which tries to present a new method in reading religious texts based on philosophical hermeneutics. Historicity, as a side of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics, is the most important pillar of verstehend theology in dealing with religious texts. Islamic law, including women’s rights, is one of the most important subjects that will have different applications under the influence of the interpretation approach. Women’s rights in Islam are some jurisprudential chapters about women. Basing law on Islamic jurisprudence and Sharia will have special applications in the field of hermeneutics and interpretation of the text. Apart from these requirements, the verstehend theology only pursues the historicity of human and understanding in women’s rights. In addition to suffering from relativism, there are two important basic problems in verstehend theology, which also extends to his version of women’s rights. Is. At this time, different theological and anthropological foundations on which Islamic Sharia is based suggest a different path in legal issues, including women’s rights. This points out the inconsistency of the verstehend theology approach in this issue with Islamic principles.
Keywords: Historicity,Philosophical Hermeneutics, Verstehend Theology, Women’s Rights
Investigating the Historicity of Women's Rights in Verstehend Theology
Author; Narjes Roodgar
Assistant professor at “The Philosophy and Mystics Department” of Al-Mustafa International University, Researcher at the Research Institute for Women and Family Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.
Abstract
The verstehend theology is a theoretical project of Mojtahed Shabestari, which tries to present a new method in reading religious texts based on philosophical hermeneutics. Historicity, as a side of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics, is the most important pillar of verstehend theology in dealing with religious texts. Islamic law, including women’s rights, is one of the most important subjects that will have different applications under the influence of the interpretation approach. Women’s rights in Islam are some jurisprudential chapters about women. Basing law on Islamic jurisprudence and Sharia will have special applications in the field of hermeneutics and interpretation of the text. Apart from these requirements, the verstehend theology only pursues the historicity of human and understanding in women’s rights. In addition to suffering from relativism, there are two important basic problems in verstehend theology, which also extends to his version of women’s rights. Is. At this time, different theological and anthropological foundations on which Islamic Sharia is based suggest a different path in legal issues, including women’s rights. This points out the inconsistency of the verstehend theology approach in this issue with Islamic principles.
Keywords: Historicity,Philosophical Hermeneutics, Verstehend Theology, Women’s Rights
