Francesca Di Virgilio

Prof. Dr. Francesca Di Virgilio

University of Molise, Campobasso, Molise, Italy
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Academic Career Length

17Years (2010-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 March 2012 in Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology
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LPLoredana Di Pietro
Loredana Di Pietro
Francesca Di VirgilioFrancesca Di Virgilio
Francesca Di Virgilio
EPEleonora Pantano
Eleonora Pantano
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to investigate how social networks can become the main tool for achieving fast and detailed information for the choice of tourism destination, in order to deeply understand the benefits of these media for promoting tourism destinations in a global perspective, reaching a wider range of potential visitors, and developing ad hoc and marketing strategies with benefits for competitive advantage on the market.Design/methodology/approach: The research focuses on an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which also integrates the constructs e‐word‐of‐mouth communication and enjoyment. In particular, 1,397 experience users have been involved.Findings: The main findings are related to the key role of e‐word of mouth communication on both the perception of usefulness and the attitude towards the use of social network as powerful tool for the choice of tourism destinations; as well as to enjoyment which underlines the role of the fun provided by the social network and represents a stronger predictor for consumer attitude and tourism behavior intention.Research limitations/implications: This research does not focus on a specific tourists' destinations, thus the presence of different destinations may affect consumers in different ways, according to their involvement towards to a particular destination. This study contributes to deepening the scientific debate on the tourist's destinations.Practical implications: The findings of this research support the development of tourism marketing and communication strategies focused on the online contexts as factors capable of influencing tourists' behaviour in a more efficient way.Originality/value: This paper focuses on the web‐based technologies, like social media, in order to deeply understand to what extend tourists accept the usage of these technologies for the choice of destination, by providing issues for researchers and practitioners. The present research is of a multidisciplinary value, by linking business science, psychology and social science.



30 April 2022 in Sustainability
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Michele Samuele BorgiaMichele Samuele Borgia
Michele Samuele Borgia
Francesca Di VirgilioFrancesca Di Virgilio
Francesca Di Virgilio
Maura La TorreMaura La Torre
Maura La Torre
MKMuhammad Adnan Khan
Muhammad Adnan Khan
Despite the focus on knowledge risks in the literature, a limited number of studies have empirically examined technological knowledge risks in terms of digitalization, old technologies, and cybercrime as moderating variables in the relationship between work-life balance and job performance. To address this gap, this paper investigated the moderation effects of technological knowledge risks on the relationship between work-life balance and job performance during the pandemic period in employees of cooperative credit banks. A quantitative approach that involved gathering surveys was adopted. Applying PLS-SEM, the empirical findings revealed that technological knowledge risks have a significant impact on the relationship between work-life balance and job performance. Additionally, this research encourages managers to create and maintain a healthy work environment that promotes valuable employees’ job performance while also evaluating the use of new technological advances and their related risks.

1 September 2014 in Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services
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LPLoredana Di Pietro
Loredana Di Pietro
EPEleonora Pantano
Eleonora Pantano
Francesca Di VirgilioFrancesca Di Virgilio
Francesca Di Virgilio

15 April 2023 in International Journal of Healthcare Management
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PBPrerana Baber
Prerana Baber
RBRuturaj Baber
Ruturaj Baber
Francesca Di VirgilioFrancesca Di Virgilio
Francesca Di Virgilio
This study examines the relationship between workplace spirituality, spiritual survival, and innovative work behavior among healthcare professionals. Using a quantitative research design and a sample of 381 healthcare professionals selected through random sampling, the study found a positive relationship between workplace spirituality and spiritual survival, and between spiritual survival and innovative work behavior. The study also discovered that spiritual survival acts as a mediating factor in the relationship between workplace spirituality and innovative work behavior. The study emphasizes the importance of promoting a spiritually supportive work environment in healthcare organizations, particularly considering the stressful nature of healthcare work that can lead to burnout and stress. By supporting the spiritual growth and well-being of healthcare professionals, organizations can improve staff engagement and satisfaction, and ultimately enhance the quality of care provided to patients. The findings of this study have significant implications for healthcare organizations and professionals, and underscore the need for further research in this area. The study serves as a foundation for future research and provides valuable insights for healthcare organizations seeking to create a supportive work environment.