.../methodology/approach A sequential mixed-methods combining qualitative and quantitative research was employed. Using grounded theory, we identified 17 factors influencing the credibility judgment of HSVs and developed a model outlining the mechanisms behind these judgments. Five key influencing factors were...

... the functioning of individuals' anxiety buffers in response to this threat. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage mixed-methods design is used. In stage 1, qualitative data are gathered through semi-structured interviews. In stage 2, quantitative data are collected through two experiments to assess...

...- sharing mechanisms. It also examines how practitioners can reduce or even mitigate such dysfunctions. Design/methodology/approach A case-based inductive approach was conducted. Data were collected from two studies applying mixed methods. The first data set included nine in-depth, semi-structured...