scholarly journals Risky behaviour and non-vaccination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Neymotin
Keyword(s):  
Risky Behaviour

scholarly journals Mechanisms of Moral Disengagement in the Transition from Cybergossip to Cyberaggression: A Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Falla ◽  
Rosario Ortega-Ruiz ◽  
Eva M. Romera
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Young People ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Online Bullying ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Longitudinal Association ◽  
Online Behaviour ◽  
Responsible Behaviour ◽  
Fine Distinction

The internet is an area where young people establish relationships and develop socially, emotionally and morally, but it also gives rise to certain forms of online behaviour, such as cybergossip, which are associated with cyberaggression and other risky behaviour. The aims of this study were to verify whether a longitudinal association exists between cybergossip and cyberaggression, and to discover which mechanisms of moral disengagement may mediate this relationship. The final sample consisted of 1392 students (50% girls; Mage = 13.47; SD = 0.77), who were surveyed in a three-wave longitudinal study at six-month intervals. The results obtained confirmed a direct, positive relationship between cybergossip, subsequent cyberaggression and the mediation exerted by cognitive restructuring in this transition. We discuss the importance of recognizing and detecting the fine distinction between online gossip and cyberaggression with the intention of doing harm, and focus on the justifications used by young people to normalize online bullying. To sum up, there is a clear need to encourage ethical, responsible behaviour in online interactions in order to achieve well-balanced, more sustainable relationships in classrooms.

The Evaluation Of A Risky Behaviour Tool In Novice Pediatric Skiers And Snowboarders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatum Priyambada Mitra ◽  
Maya Djerboua ◽  
Sheharzad Mahmood ◽  
Sebastiaan Staudt ◽  
Alberto Nettel‐Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risky Behaviour

scholarly journals Gambling and ageing: less illusion but more risk

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Maylis Fontaine ◽  
Valérie Le Floch ◽  
Céline Lemercier
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Illusion Of Control ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

Abstract Seniors are a population of concern due to exposure to both increasing gambling venues and powerful age-specific risk factors. There has been only limited research on this population so far, but studies conducted among younger adults suggest that the illusion of control is a key factor, leading players to develop strategies that increase their risk-taking in gambling. Time perspective (TP) is a good indicator of risky behaviours in a number of different areas, including health and the environment. In the present study, we sought to identify the age-specific cognitive mechanisms underlying gambling behaviour in normal ageing. We asked 115 emerging adults (mean age = 20.86 years), 86 young adults (mean age = 30.59), 82 middle-aged adults (mean age = 44.57) and 108 seniors (mean age = 65.19) to play an online game. We rated their illusion of control, risk-taking and TP. Analysis revealed that seniors took more risks and had less illusion of control than younger adults. The fatalistic-present TP positively influenced the illusion of control, such that perceiving the present as being determined by uncontrollable forces increased the perceived level of control. Finally, we found an influence of age on TP. These results suggest that seniors constitute a specific population in terms of gambling-related cognitions and behaviours. Including TP in risky behaviour assessments would allow the development of tailor-made preventive measures.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Digital Piracy by Youths

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Łukasz Tomczyk
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
New Media ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Criminal Liability ◽  
Digital Piracy ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Risky Behaviours ◽  
Digital Knowledge ◽  
Open Question

This paper sets out to explain how adolescents interpret piracy. Digital piracy is one of the most important risk behaviours mediated by new media to be found among adolescents. It is global, and changes dynamically due to the continued development of the information society. To explore the phenomena related to piracy among adolescent Internet users we need to apply qualitative research methods. The sample contained 1320 Polish respondents. The research used the technique of qualitative research. Data was collected using a form containing an open question. Adolescents will answer in the form how they interpret digital piracy. The categories characterize how piracy is perceived, and includes downloading various files—whether video or music files or even software (also games)—from unauthorized sources (P2P—Peer-to-peer ‘warez’ servers—websites which serve as repositories of illegal files). The qualitative data analysis allowed the identification of the following constructs in the perception of digital piracy by adolescents: ethical (giving value to the phenomenon), economical (showing profits and losses), legal (connected with punitive consequences and criminal liability), praxeological (facilitating daily life), technical (referring to the hardware necessary), social (the scale of the phenomenon and interpersonal relations), and personal benefits. The results fit into the discussion on the standard and hidden factors connected with piracy. The presented seven categories of the perception of piracy help us better understand the phenomenon of the infringement of intellectual property law and will help to develop appropriate preventive measures. Qualitative research makes it possible to understand the phenomenon of piracy from a deeper perspective, which can be translated into the design of effective educational measures. Preventive guidance on minimising risky behaviour is part of the development of one of the key competences, namely digital knowledge and skills. The research allowed us to enrich the theoretical knowledge on risky behaviours in cyberspace among adolescents (theoretical aim), to understand how to interpret risky behaviours in cyberspace (understanding of micro-worlds—cognitive aim), and to gather new knowledge that will be useful for prevention (practical aim).

Socioeconomic effects of HIV/AIDS and farmers' involvement in risky behaviour in southern Nigeria

2009 ◽  
Vol 60 (197-198) ◽  
pp. 421-430
Author(s):  
Abayomi Samuel Oyekale ◽  
Tolulope Olayemi Oyekale
Keyword(s):  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
Hiv Aids

Binge Drinking e prospettiva temporale in adolescenza

2009 ◽  
pp. 75-90
Author(s):  
Fiorenzo Laghi
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Alcohol Expectancies ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
School Students ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Heavy Drinkers ◽  
High Risk Drinking

- The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of both alcohol expectancies and time perspective on this risky behaviour in order to allow the development of future prevention programs, by evaluating the relationships between these variables. 2075 high school students were asked to fulfil different questionnaires concerning their consumption attitude, their beliefs on alcohol, and their time perspective. According to previous studies, the sample was classified in non drinkers, social, binge and heavy drinkers. Consistent with our hypothesis, statistical analysis showed that both alcohol expectancies and time perspective significantly differ within these groups, thus being powerful predictors of high risk drinking patterns.

Modelli di relazioni con i coetanei e adattamento psicosociale in adolescenza: una ricerca cross-nazionale e longitudinale

2009 ◽  
pp. 135-164
Author(s):  
Emanuela Rabaglietti ◽  
Silvia Ciairano
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Relational Model ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Relational Models ◽  
Network Time ◽  
Depressive Feelings ◽  
Longitudinal Relationships

- The study is aimed at constructing a typology of patterns of peer relationships in Italy and the Netherlands and at investigating the longitudinal relationships with beliefs and expectations about relationships and school, psychological discomfort and antisocial and risky behaviour. 439 adolescents of both gender, aged from 15 to 20 years participated at the study. We described four patterns of 158 peer relationships: Isolated (dimension of network, time spent with friends and support perceived by friends were all low), Deep (only perceived support was high; more frequent among girls in both countries), Superficial (only quantitative aspects were high; more frequent among boys), Integrated (both quantitative and qualitative aspects). We found both stability (higher among Superficial and Integrated) and change (higher among Isolated and Deep). The Isolated showed the lowest beliefs and expectations and involvement in risk behaviours, the Deep and the Superficial showed intermediate levels of both beliefs and risk behaviour, and the Integrated showed the highest levels. We also found a great similarity in the links among relational models, beliefs, psychological discomfort and risk behavior in Italian and Dutch adolescents. However, when adopting the same relational model, the Italians perceived higher sense of alienation and depressive feelings and were more involved in lying and disobedience than the Dutch.

Effect of swearing on strength: Disinhibition as a potential mediator

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Stephens ◽  
Harry Dowber ◽  
Amber Barrie ◽  
Sannida Almeida ◽  
Katie Atkins
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Balloon Analogue Risk Task ◽  
Physical Strength ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Psychological Mechanism ◽  
Audio Track ◽  
Arm Strength ◽  
Positive Functions

Introduction: Swearing fulfils positive functions including benefitting pain relief and physical strength. Here we present three experiments assessing a possible psychological mechanism, increased state disinhibition, for the effect of swearing on physical strength. Method: Three repeated measures experiments were carried out with sample sizes N=56, N=63 and N=118. All three included the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART) to measure risky behaviour. Experiments 1 and 3 included measures of physical performance assessing, respectively, grip and arm strength. Experiment 3, which was pre-registered, additionally assessed flow, self-confidence, anxiety, emotion including humour, and distraction including novelty.Results: Experiments 1 and 3 found that repeating a swear word benefitted physical strength and increased risky behaviour, but risky behaviour did not mediate the strength effect. Experiment 2 showed no effect of listening to an audio track of a repeated swear word. Experiment 3 found that repeating a swear word increased flow, self-confidence, positive emotion, humour and distraction. Humour mediated the effect of swearing on physical strength. Discussion: Consistent effects of swearing on physical strength indicate that this is a reliable effect. Swearing affected several constructs related to state disinhibition including increased self-confidence. Humour appeared to mediate the effect of swearing on physical strength, consistent with a hot cognitions explanation of swearing-induced state disinhibition. However, as this mediation effect was part of an exploratory analysis, further pre-registered experimental research including validated measures of humour is required.

Extracurricular Activity Intensity and Adolescent Risk-Taking: Exploring Interactive Effects of Contextual Risk and Coping Efficacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-77
Author(s):  
Gabriel P. Heaslip ◽  
Bonnie L. Barber
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Extracurricular Activity ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Coping Efficacy ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Contextual Risk ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Adolescent Risk

Adolescence is a period of heightened risk-taking. Therefore it is important to investigate positive settings that can facilitate healthy adolescent development and reduce risk-taking behaviour. This study investigated the relations between non-sporting extracurricular activity participation intensity and risky behaviour. Adolescents’ coping efficacy was tested as a moderator between extracurricular activity participation and risk-taking among adolescents at different levels of contextual risk. Adolescents (N = 1,599) across Western Australia were surveyed. Results for moderately at-risk youth indicated a significant interaction, such that greater activity intensity was associated with less risk-taking for adolescents with higher coping efficacy. However, higher intensity activity participation predicted more risk-taking for adolescents with low coping efficacy.

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