Stefanos Balaskas
Biographic Data
| ID | 6884315 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stefanos Balaskas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stefanos |
| FAMILY NAME | Balaskas |
| SIGNATURE | BALASKAS S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Patras |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2444-9796 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Cross-national evidence on influencer-driven green choice
Introduction Social media influencers are essential to sustainability communication, but the mechanisms through which their messages convert into environmentally conscious consumer behavior remain under-specified. This research examines two antecedents—perceived influencer authenticity (AUTH) and parasocial relationship (PSR)—within a conditional-process framework that identifies green trust (TRUST) as the proximal mechanism. The design additiona…
Psychometric Modeling of Academic Engagement and Dropout Propensity in Higher Education
Student dropout remains a persistent challenge for higher education systems, with consequences for student trajectories, institutional efficiency, and equity. This study investigates the relationship between student dropout propensity and academic engagement in a sample of 3099 students from all departments of the University of Patras. It asks whether academic engagement is associated with multidimensional dropout propensity and whether the instr…
Gender-Based Violence Against Women in Universities of Greece
Gender-based violence (GBV) in higher education is increasingly recognized as a systemic problem across offline and online contexts, yet the pathways linking gender-related attitudes, victimization, and formal help-seeking remain insufficiently understood in Southern Europe. This study examined whether Sexual Harassment/Assault and Coercive Control mediate associations between ambivalent sexism, Acceptance of Dating Violence, Perceived Behavioral…
The Psychology of EdTech Nudging
With increasing digitalization of learning environments, concerns regarding the psychological effect of seductive interface design on the motivational level and cognitive health of learners have been raised. This research investigates the effects of certain persuasive and adaptive design elements, i.e., Perceived Persuasiveness of Platform Design (PPS), Frequency of Nudge Exposure (NE), and Perceived Personalization (PP), on intrinsic motivation …
Algorithmic Burnout and Digital Well-Being
In an era when AI systems curate increasingly fine-grained aspects of everyday media use, understanding algorithmic fatigue and resistance is essential for safeguarding user agency. Within the horizon of a more algorithmic and hyper-personalized advertising environment, knowing how people resist algorithmic advertising is of immediate importance. This research formulates and examines a structural resistance model for algorithmic advertising, comb…
Effectiveness of GBL in the Engagement, Motivation, and Satisfaction of 6th Grade Pupils
In the modern day, educational demands necessitate student-centered instructional approaches at all levels of educational institutions. Through the integration of digital technology, these frameworks incorporate up-to-date teaching methods, encourage social engagement, and promote cultural values. Gamification in digital technologies assists in establishing an educational environment that is engaging, entertaining, personalized, and constantly av…
Impact of Personality Traits on Small Charitable Donations
Given the serious humanitarian crises encountered by the modern world, it is more crucial than ever to build a society based on solidarity, compassion, empathy, and a sense of teamwork and cooperation. This research provides insight into how the factors of personality traits, altruistic behaviors, and humanitarian actions can positively influence citizens’ behavioral intentions, allowing for a deeper understanding of the motives behind charitable…
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Effectiveness of GBL in the Engagement, Motivation, and Satisfaction of 6th Grade Pupils
In the modern day, educational demands necessitate student-centered instructional approaches at all levels of educational institutions. Through the integration of digital technology, these frameworks incorporate up-to-date teaching methods, encourage social engagement, and promote cultural values. Gamification in digital technologies assists in establishing an educational environment that is engaging, entertaining, personalized, and constantly av…
Impact of Personality Traits on Small Charitable Donations
Given the serious humanitarian crises encountered by the modern world, it is more crucial than ever to build a society based on solidarity, compassion, empathy, and a sense of teamwork and cooperation. This research provides insight into how the factors of personality traits, altruistic behaviors, and humanitarian actions can positively influence citizens’ behavioral intentions, allowing for a deeper understanding of the motives behind charitable…
The Psychology of EdTech Nudging
With increasing digitalization of learning environments, concerns regarding the psychological effect of seductive interface design on the motivational level and cognitive health of learners have been raised. This research investigates the effects of certain persuasive and adaptive design elements, i.e., Perceived Persuasiveness of Platform Design (PPS), Frequency of Nudge Exposure (NE), and Perceived Personalization (PP), on intrinsic motivation …
Algorithmic Burnout and Digital Well-Being
In an era when AI systems curate increasingly fine-grained aspects of everyday media use, understanding algorithmic fatigue and resistance is essential for safeguarding user agency. Within the horizon of a more algorithmic and hyper-personalized advertising environment, knowing how people resist algorithmic advertising is of immediate importance. This research formulates and examines a structural resistance model for algorithmic advertising, comb…
Cross-national evidence on influencer-driven green choice
Introduction Social media influencers are essential to sustainability communication, but the mechanisms through which their messages convert into environmentally conscious consumer behavior remain under-specified. This research examines two antecedents—perceived influencer authenticity (AUTH) and parasocial relationship (PSR)—within a conditional-process framework that identifies green trust (TRUST) as the proximal mechanism. The design additiona…
Psychometric Modeling of Academic Engagement and Dropout Propensity in Higher Education
Student dropout remains a persistent challenge for higher education systems, with consequences for student trajectories, institutional efficiency, and equity. This study investigates the relationship between student dropout propensity and academic engagement in a sample of 3099 students from all departments of the University of Patras. It asks whether academic engagement is associated with multidimensional dropout propensity and whether the instr…
Gender-Based Violence Against Women in Universities of Greece
Gender-based violence (GBV) in higher education is increasingly recognized as a systemic problem across offline and online contexts, yet the pathways linking gender-related attitudes, victimization, and formal help-seeking remain insufficiently understood in Southern Europe. This study examined whether Sexual Harassment/Assault and Coercive Control mediate associations between ambivalent sexism, Acceptance of Dating Violence, Perceived Behavioral…
Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Structural equation modeling (3 works) · Autonomy (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Mediation (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour (2 works) · Academic achievement (1 work) · Altruism (biology (1 work)