For the first time, this study combined models and principles of authentic assessment from two parallel fields of applied linguistics as well as general education to investigate the authenticity of the TOEFL iBT speaking module. The study consisted of two major parts, namely task analysis and task survey. Utilizing Bachman and Palmer’s (1996) definition of authenticity, the task analysis examin...

Grounded in multidisciplinary literature from public relations, sport communication, and marketing, this study examined consumer reactions to sustainability initiatives launched by major sports leagues. Through an online survey (N = 254), the results showed that league-cause fit resulted more positive organization–public relationships (OPRs) such as through trust, commitment, satisfaction, cont...

Background Gratitude, empathy and humility have been defined as personality dispositions, complex interpersonal emotions, states that prompt people to be more pro-social. However, studies on the associations between these emotions authen-ticity are scarce. The main purpose of this study was analyze mediation effect gratitude asso-ciation perceived false identity. Participants procedure number p...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect authentic leadership (AL) on employees' health via perception climate authenticity (PCA) across two studies. In study 2, authors additionally explore moderating role neuroticism. Design/methodology/approach hypotheses were tested studies using two-wave survey data. 1 ( n = 104), mediation hypothesis was tested. Study 2 146) extended and...