K Ponnet
Biographic Data
| ID | 17662 |
|---|---|
| NAME | K Ponnet |
| GIVEN NAMES | K |
| FAMILY NAME | Ponnet |
| SIGNATURE | PONNET K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghent University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6911-7632 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 87 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 171 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 87 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 8 |
Framing adolescent sexting: How media discourses influence parents’ attitudes and practices towards sexting
In recent years, adolescent sexting has garnered popular media attention that often frames it as a new societal concern for the youth, heightening parents’ worries. While a risk-focused, deviance discourse emphasizes the dangers of sexting, an alternative normalcy discourse suggests that it can be part of adolescents’ sexual development and intimate communication. However, little is known about how different media portrayals of sexting shape pare…
The what, how, and why of school smartphone policies: Policy stringency, communication styles, and motivational pathways
Grounded in self-determination theory, this cross-sectional study examines how school-level policy stringency ("what") and student-perceived teacher communication ("how") of smartphone rules relate to students’ motivation to comply ("why"), and their adherence and out-of-school smartphone use. Policy stringency was assessed via school directors; all other data were collected through student questionnaires (N = 3,786 across 17 secondary schools). …
Choosing to care: Examining the role of motivation, practicum experiences, and working conditions on aspiring childcare professionals in Flanders
The childcare sector is experiencing major staff shortages, putting pressure on the quality provided within childcare centers and consequently on the children. One cause of these shortages is the insufficient supply of new childcare professionals. This study examines pre-service childcare professionals’ intentions to enter the field in relation to the following three aspects: study choice motivation, practicum experiences and perceptions of worki…
Human-machine integration: Unpacking use context and invasiveness in implant technologies
Consumer perceptions of electrocardiography-enabled smartwatches in health management
Smartwatches with electrocardiography (ECG) functionality, capable of detecting cardiac arrhythmias, are promoted as accessible tools for early detection and prevention in cardiovascular healthcare. Despite their popularity, these devices have not been conclusively linked to improved long-term health outcomes – such as reduced stroke risk – in large scale randomized controlled trials. This raises the question whether popularity is driven by healt…
Transitioning towards sustainable heating: A mixed-methods study of heat pump acceptance among Flemish homeowners
Exploring the Decision-Making Process behind Illicit Drug Use at Music Festivals
Background: Illicit substance use is common at music festivals. One could question whether festival attendees deliberately plan to take drugs at such events or whether their illicit (poly)drug use is provoked by specific circumstances, such as the presence of peers or a general belief that others are using drugs at the festival. Objectives: The present study implemented the prototype willingness model, which is a model that assesses whether illic…
A dyadic multimethod study of “partner phubbing”, smartphone conflict, and relationship quality in opposite-sex couples from Belgium
Existing research indicates that ‘partner phubbing’ is associated with heightened conflict and lower relationship satisfaction. However, previous studies have relied on cross-sectional designs involving subjective self-reports of only one partner. In this study, the main hypothesis entailed that the link between partner phubbing and relationship quality will be mediated by conflict over smartphone use. We utilized experience sampling (ESM) with o…
Adolescents' mental health in the social‐media era: The role of offline and online need‐based experiences
Introduction Debate about the precise role of social media use (SMU) in the mental health of today's adolescents is still ongoing. The present study adds to the literature by focusing on adolescents' experiences during SMU and in their offline activities through the lens of basic psychological needs, which are central to self‐determination theory. Methods To examine the joint and supplementary effects of need‐experiences in the offline and SMU do…
Exploring Attitudes Toward “Sugar Relationships” Across 87 Countries: A Global Perspective on Exchanges of Resources for Sex and Companionship
The current study investigates attitudes toward one form of sex for resources: the so-called sugar relationships, which often involve exchanges of resources for sex and/or companionship. The present study examined associations among attitudes toward sugar relationships and relevant variables (e.g., sex, sociosexuality, gender inequality, parasitic exposure) in 69,924 participants across 87 countries. Two self-report measures of Acceptance of Suga…
Validation of the Short Version (TLS-15) of the Triangular Love Scale (TLS-45) across 37 Languages
Love is a phenomenon that occurs across the world and affects many aspects of human life, including the choice of, and process of bonding with, a romantic partner. Thus, developing a reliable and valid measure of love experiences is crucial. One of the most popular tools to quantify love is Sternberg’s 45-item Triangular Love Scale (TLS-45), which measures three love components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. However, our literature review re…
The study of acceptability HIV self-testing among Iranian injecting drug users: A qualitative study
Iran's HIV stigma may discourage regular testing, but self-testing can help overcome challenges. Support for counseling, care links, and accurate information dissemination are crucial
Social media as an exit strategy? The role of attitudes of discontent in explaining non-electoral political participation among Belgian young adults
Love as a Commitment Device: Evidence from a Cross-Cultural Study across 90 Countries
Given the ubiquitous nature of love, numerous theories have been proposed to explain its existence. One such theory refers to love as a commitment device, suggesting that romantic love evolved to foster commitment between partners and enhance their reproductive success. In the present study, we investigated this hypothesis using a large-scale sample of 86,310 individual responses collected across 90 countries. If romantic love is universally perc…
Social innovation in health and community-driven engagement as a key strategy for addressing Covid-19 crisis challenges: Insights and reflections from the multicultural society of Iran
Background: Social innovation is one of the strategies for appealing to people and encouraging social cooperation and engagement in interventions during crisis periods. In this regard, community engagement is an operative and innovative community health approach for achieving successful health outcomes. There is limited information about the role and operational impact of social innovation on community engagement during the challenges posed by th…
Receive, forward, repeat: The link between sexting intention, sexting attitudes, and non-consensual sexting behaviours
To what extent has the Iranian Health Transformation Plan addressed inequality in healthcare financing in Iran
The HTP, aiming to address inequality in the financing system, did not achieve the intended goal as expected. The implementation of the HTP neglected certain factors at the household level, such as the presence of family members older than the age of 65, a female household head, and unemployment. This resulted in a failure to reduce the inequality of the HFC. We suggest that, in the future, policymakers take into account factors at the household …
Subtypes of prescription stimulant misuse among students: A nuanced story
Research on stimulant misuse among students has been rising. These medicines are generally prescribed to treat ADHD, but they are also used by students to enhance their academic performance. To date, qualitative research on the topic is limited, specifically in understanding the process of misuse, i.e. the motivations embedded in a particular academic and social context driving students’ decision to use. The aim of this research was to develop su…
Why do people turn down the heat? Applying behavioural theories to assess reductions in space heating and energy consumption in Europe
Reducing heating-related energy consumption is vital in Europe, where it accounts for a significant portion of domestic energy usage. We studied the factors that influence reduced heating-related consumption by using three theoretical frameworks: the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the Value Belief Norm theory, and the Prototype Willingness Model. Our sample consisted of 3098 people from 29 European countries. We conducted a confirmatory factor anal…
Excluded from essential internet services: Examining associations between digital exclusion, socio-economic resources and internet resources
Using Systematic Social Observations to Measure Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and Disorder: In-situ Observations, Photographs, and Google Street View Imagery
This study focuses on the use of systematic social observations (SSO) to measure crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and disorder. To improve knowledge about measurement issues in small area research, SSO is conducted by means of three different methods: in-situ, photographs, and Google Street View (GSV) imagery. By evaluating the methodological quality of the observation methods, the results of our study suggest that virtual SS…
Drivers' unsafe behaviors in Iran: An investigation in West Azerbaijan
Background The present study aims to investigate one of the major causes of traffic accidents: drivers' unsafe behaviors while driving. Methods In this cross-sectional study, the behaviors of 946 drivers at traffic lights were observed in the morning, at noon, and in the evening using direct in-field observation. The unsafe behaviors of the drivers included not fastening the seat belt, using a cellphone or handsfree device, smoking, being distrac…
Predictors of enhancing human physical attractiveness: Data from 93 countries
People across the world and throughout history have gone to great lengths to enhance their physical appearance. Evolutionary psychologists and ethologists have largely attempted to explain this phenomenon via mating preferences and strategies. Here, we test one of the most popular evolutionary hypotheses for beauty-enhancing behaviors, drawn from mating market and parasite stress perspectives, in a large cross-cultural sample. We also test hypoth…
Personal, Social and Cultural Predictors of Intention to Misuse Prescription Stimulants among Medical Students: A Test of the Theory of Triadic Influence
Objective The misuse of prescription stimulants among students has been identified as a public health problem. To date, most research has focused on individual-level determinants of stimulant misuse, making research on the socio-cultural context of students’ misuse a priority. This study aims to test the applicability of the Theory of Triadic Influence, capturing three influence streams (personal, social and cultural) and three causational levels…
Phubbed and curious: The relation between partner phubbing and electronic partner surveillance
Financial Stress, Parent Functioning and Adolescent Problem Behavior: An Actor–Partner Interdependence Approach to Family Stress Processes in Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Families
Sexting: Adolescents’ perceptions of the applications used for, motives for, and consequences of sexting
This study explores adolescents’ perceptions of applications used for sexting, the motives for engaging in sexting, and the consequences they relate to sexting behavior. We conducted 11 same-sex focus groups among 57 adolescents (66.67% females; n = 38) between 15 and 18 years old in Flanders, Belgium. The analysis revealed that sexting mostly occurs through smartphone applications, such as Snapchat, which are perceived to be a more intimate form…
Parenting of Divorced Fathers and the Association with Children’s Self-Esteem
Sexting scripts in adolescent relationships: Is sexting becoming the norm
This study offers empirical insight into adolescents’ norms around sexting. Informed by sexual scripting theory, we investigated the extent to which young people perceive sexting as being a likely behavior in the context of a romantic relationship (the “sexting script”). A distinction is made between what adolescents find likely among same-aged peers (the general sexting script) versus what they find likely in their personal situation (the person…
The Associations between Substance Use, Sexual Behavior, Deviant Behaviors and Adolescents’ Engagement in Sexting: Does Relationship Context Matter
Family Financial Stress, Parenting and Problem Behavior in Adolescents: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Approach
In this study, we examine how financial stress is associated with problem behavior in adolescents through the lives of their parents. Using an actor-partner interdependence model, we explore pathways within (actor) and between (partner) parents. Our data included 340 families, with both parents rating their financial stress, depressive symptoms, and interparental conflict, and with parents and adolescents rating parenting and problem behavior in …
Excluded from essential internet services: Examining associations between digital exclusion, socio-economic resources and internet resources
The parenting styles of divorced fathers and their predictors
Research on paternal parenting after divorce indicated that children benefit from authoritative parenting. Fathers are not equally likely to be authoritative. Research on differences in divorced fathers' parenting styles remains underdeveloped. We sought to address this gap, investigating the predictors of paternal parenting styles following divorce. First, latent class analysis was utilized to derive parenting styles for divorced fathers. Second…
Designing and validating the Social Media Political Participation Scale: An instrument to measure political participation on social media
Social media as an exit strategy? The role of attitudes of discontent in explaining non-electoral political participation among Belgian young adults
A Family System Approach to Investigate Family‐Based Pathways Between Financial Stress and Adolescent Problem Behavior
This article proposes a family system approach to improve our understanding on family stress processes. Examining effects within (actor) and between (partner) parents, we explored family‐based pathways through which financial stress is associated with adolescent externalizing problem behavior. Data from 340 families were analyzed, with both parents rating their financial stress and parenting stress, and parents as well as adolescents rating the p…
A peer adherence support intervention to improve the antiretroviral treatment outcomes of HIV patients in South Africa: The moderating role of family dynamics
The role of multi-platform news consumption in explaining civic participation during the Covid-19 pandemic: A communication mediation approach
This study employs the orientation–stimulus–reasoning–orientation–response (O-S-R-O-R) framework to examine how multi-platform news consumption is associated with civic participation during the COVID-19 pandemic (offline and via social media) and how this relation is mediated by civic talk and civic attitudes. A survey was administered to 1500 adults in Belgium. Results from structural equation modelling indicate how civic talk with weak ties is …
Using Systematic Social Observations to Measure Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and Disorder: In-situ Observations, Photographs, and Google Street View Imagery
This study focuses on the use of systematic social observations (SSO) to measure crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and disorder. To improve knowledge about measurement issues in small area research, SSO is conducted by means of three different methods: in-situ, photographs, and Google Street View (GSV) imagery. By evaluating the methodological quality of the observation methods, the results of our study suggest that virtual SS…
Disentangling social support mobilization via online neighborhood networks
This paper proposes and tests a theoretical model to investigate the mechanism underpinning local social support exchange via online neighborhood networks (ONNs). We drew on community psychology, social support, and social media literature and used a survey conducted in the Dutch‐speaking part of Belgium among 561 ONN users ( n females = 409; 72.9%) between 18 and 82 years old ( M age = 43.73; SD age = 15.37). We found that engaging in online nei…
Adult non-response bias from a child perspective. Using child reports to estimate father’s non-response
Examining mediating pathways between financial stress of mothers and fathers and problem behaviour in adolescents
In this study, we examined the association between income, financial stress, parenting stress, positive parenting, negative control and problem behaviour in adolescents to improve our understanding of how income and financial stress are associated with adolescents’ behaviour. Using the actor–partner interdependence approach, we explored the pathways within (actor) and between (partner) parents and examined whether the strength of these pathways d…
Love as a Commitment Device: Evidence from a Cross-Cultural Study across 90 Countries
Given the ubiquitous nature of love, numerous theories have been proposed to explain its existence. One such theory refers to love as a commitment device, suggesting that romantic love evolved to foster commitment between partners and enhance their reproductive success. In the present study, we investigated this hypothesis using a large-scale sample of 86,310 individual responses collected across 90 countries. If romantic love is universally perc…
The influence of a descriptive norm label on adolescents’ persuasion knowledge and privacy-protective behavior on social networking sites
The literature has advocated the use of a clear and unambiguous label to inform adolescents of advertisements on social media. In this study, we introduce a norm-based label and determine its effects. In a series of three studies, we test a label that triggers the bandwagon heuristic (i.e., “your friends know this is sponsored”) and compare its effectiveness to a traditional label (i.e., “sponsored”) in a social network. The results reveal the no…
Parents' Concerns Over Internet Use, Their Engagement in Interaction Restrictions, and Adolescents' Behavior on Social Networking Sites
Little is known about parents' motivations to engage in Internet mediation nor about how parents may influence each other's Internet mediation practices. The present study uses triadic data, with reports from the mother, the father, and the adolescent child from the same family ( N = 357). Structural equation modeling (SEM) is applied for testing the relationship between parents' concerns over Internet risks, parents' engagement in mediation prac…
Why do people turn down the heat? Applying behavioural theories to assess reductions in space heating and energy consumption in Europe
Reducing heating-related energy consumption is vital in Europe, where it accounts for a significant portion of domestic energy usage. We studied the factors that influence reduced heating-related consumption by using three theoretical frameworks: the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the Value Belief Norm theory, and the Prototype Willingness Model. Our sample consisted of 3098 people from 29 European countries. We conducted a confirmatory factor anal…
Does parental smartphone use predict parents’ perceptions of family life? An examination of momentary associations between parental smartphone use, parental experiences of quality time, and parental p…
This article reports the findings of a multi-method study that explored whether frequency and duration of parental smartphone use in the presence of children is associated with parents’ perceptions of quality time and child restlessness, an indicator of difficult child behavior. Additionally, the study explored whether parental perceptions of technoference, respectively time displacement, mediate the association between smartphone use measures - …
Learning to Play Through Pain and Injury: An Examination of Social Learning Theory Among Iranian Athletes
Objective This study investigates the social factors affecting playing through pain and injury of professional athletes, using Akers’s social learning theory (SLT). Methods Propositions of SLT were examined using a sample of 784 athletes from Rasht and Bandar Anzali in Iran. Results Findings from structural equation modeling indicated that the social learning components (i.e., differential association, differential reinforcement, imitations, and …
Parental Knowledge of Adolescents’ Online Content and Contact Risks
Our” food versus “my” food. Investigating the relation between childhood shared food practices and adult prosocial behavior in Belgium
Measuring Empathic Tendencies: Reliability And Validity of the Dutch Version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index
The Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI; Davis, 1980) is a commonly used self-report instrument designed to assess empathic tendencies. The IRI consists of four separate subscales: Perspective Taking (PT), Fantasy (FS), Empathic Concern (EC), and Personal Distress (PD). The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a Dutch version of the IRI. The IRI was administered to a Dutch sample of 651 normal functioning adults. …
Who is accessing public-sector anti-retroviral treatment in the Free State, South Africa? An exploratory study of the first three years of programme implementation
Our analysis showed significant changes in the demographic, socio-economic, geographic, and medical characteristics of the patients during the first three years of the programme. Knowledge of the characteristics of these patients can assist policy makers in developing measures to retain them in care. The information reported here can also be usefully applied to target patient groups that are currently not reached in the implementation of the ART …
Parenting of Divorced Fathers and the Association with Children’s Self-Esteem
Predicting adolescents’ willingness to disclose personal information to a commercial website: Testing the applicability of a trust-based model
This study examines the relationship between the level of trust that adolescents place in a specific commercial website and their behavioural intentions to disclose four categories of personal information (identity information, geographical information, profile information and contact information) to the website. Following the integrative model of organisational trust, we hypothesise that respondents’ level of trust in a specific commercial websi…
Parenting stress and marital relationship as determinants of mothers' and fathers' parenting
Using the actor–partner interdependence model, we explore how various sources of stress and support experienced by fathers and mothers influence their own parenting styles and the parenting styles of the partner. Data from 227 couples were analyzed, with mothers and fathers rating their parenting stress and marital relationship and children rating the parenting styles of both mothers and fathers. Structural equation models revealed actor effects …
Financiële stress van ouders en het probleemgedrag van adolescenten - De mediërende bijdrage van depressieve symptomen, relatieconflicten en opvoedingsgedragingen
The association between financial stress experienced by mothers and fathers and problem behavior in adolescents: the mediating role of depressive symptoms, interparental conflicts and parenting In this study, we examine how financial stress is associated with problem behaviour in adolescents through the lives of their parents. Using an actor-partner interdependence model, we explore pathways within (actor) and between (partner) parents. Our data …
Do Divorced Fathers Matter? The Impact of Parenting Styles of Divorced Fathers on the Well-Being of the Child
Previous research, which primarily focused on parenting of married parents or divorced mothers, indicated that authoritative parenting is positively related to children’s well-being. This article contributes to the literature by investigating parenting styles of divorced fathers and their influence on children’s well-being. Using a subsample (N = 684) of the multiactor Divorce in Flanders data set, we first compare parenting styles of residential…
Examining mediating pathways between financial stress of mothers and fathers and problem behaviour in adolescents
In this study, we examined the association between income, financial stress, parenting stress, positive parenting, negative control and problem behaviour in adolescents to improve our understanding of how income and financial stress are associated with adolescents’ behaviour. Using the actor–partner interdependence approach, we explored the pathways within (actor) and between (partner) parents and examined whether the strength of these pathways d…
Examining mediating pathways between financial stress of mothers and fathers and problem behaviour in adolescents
A Family System Approach to Investigate Family‐Based Pathways Between Financial Stress and Adolescent Problem Behavior
This article proposes a family system approach to improve our understanding on family stress processes. Examining effects within (actor) and between (partner) parents, we explored family‐based pathways through which financial stress is associated with adolescent externalizing problem behavior. Data from 340 families were analyzed, with both parents rating their financial stress and parenting stress, and parents as well as adolescents rating the p…
Financial Stress, Parent Functioning and Adolescent Problem Behavior: An Actor–Partner Interdependence Approach to Family Stress Processes in Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Families
A peer adherence support intervention to improve the antiretroviral treatment outcomes of HIV patients in South Africa: The moderating role of family dynamics
Our” food versus “my” food. Investigating the relation between childhood shared food practices and adult prosocial behavior in Belgium
Adult non-response bias from a child perspective. Using child reports to estimate father’s non-response
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Trans Persons in Belgium: A Secondary Data Analysis of Medical, State, and Social Data
The parenting styles of divorced fathers and their predictors
Research on paternal parenting after divorce indicated that children benefit from authoritative parenting. Fathers are not equally likely to be authoritative. Research on differences in divorced fathers' parenting styles remains underdeveloped. We sought to address this gap, investigating the predictors of paternal parenting styles following divorce. First, latent class analysis was utilized to derive parenting styles for divorced fathers. Second…
Sexting: Adolescents’ perceptions of the applications used for, motives for, and consequences of sexting
This study explores adolescents’ perceptions of applications used for sexting, the motives for engaging in sexting, and the consequences they relate to sexting behavior. We conducted 11 same-sex focus groups among 57 adolescents (66.67% females; n = 38) between 15 and 18 years old in Flanders, Belgium. The analysis revealed that sexting mostly occurs through smartphone applications, such as Snapchat, which are perceived to be a more intimate form…
Measuring and improving safety culture in organisations: An exploration of tools developed and used in Belgium
To support organisations in addressing their safety culture, practical tools have been developed worldwide. Based on such practical tools, it is possible to measure where an organisation is situated regarding its safety culture in order to identify priority areas, formulate appropriate improvement strategies and determine changes over time. In this paper, it is examined which practical tools to measure and improve safety culture are provided on t…
Family Financial Stress, Parenting and Problem Behavior in Adolescents: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Approach
In this study, we examine how financial stress is associated with problem behavior in adolescents through the lives of their parents. Using an actor-partner interdependence model, we explore pathways within (actor) and between (partner) parents. Our data included 340 families, with both parents rating their financial stress, depressive symptoms, and interparental conflict, and with parents and adolescents rating parenting and problem behavior in …
A qualitative study into parental mediation of adolescents' internet use
Exploring breast cancer preventive lifestyle and social support of Iranian women: A study protocol for a mixed-methods approach
Researchers need to acquire knowledge regarding the lifestyle and perceived social support of Iranian women that will foster culturally competent approaches to promote healthy lifestyles to develop breast cancer preventive strategies. Examining breast cancer preventive lifestyles provides valuable information for designing applicable intervention programs for improving women's health
Decisional Balance Inventory (DBI) Adolescent Form for Smoking: Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version
The results from the present study indicate that the Persian version of the DBI has good psychometric properties and is suitable to measure smoking behaviors among Iranian adolescent and young adult smokers. Consequently, the instrument could be used in planning cigarette smoking cessation interventions among Iranian adolescents and young adults
Development and psychometric properties of a questionnaire to measure drug users’ attitudes toward methadone maintenance treatment (DUAMMT) in Iran
The findings of the present study suggest that the DUAMMT is a valid and reliable instrument to measure drug users' attitudes toward methadone maintenance treatment. The DUAMMT can be applied at the start of treatment so that clinical intervention can be targeted to promote retention in treatment
Parental Knowledge of Adolescents’ Online Content and Contact Risks
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