Peer influence and gender differences in problematic cannabis use among individuals with social anxiety

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 1087-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia D. Buckner ◽  
Michael A. Mallott ◽  
Norman B. Schmidt ◽  
Jeanette Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
And Gender

Age and gender differences in social anxiety symptoms during adolescence: The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) as a measure

2007 ◽  
Vol 153 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Ranta ◽  
Riittakerttu Kaltiala-Heino ◽  
Anna-Maija Koivisto ◽  
Martti T. Tuomisto ◽  
Mirjami Pelkonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
The Social ◽  
Age And Gender Differences ◽  
And Gender

THE REVISED SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS SCALE: AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTOR STRUCTURE, RELIABILITY, AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SAUDI ARABIA

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 763-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Falah M. Alanazi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Three Factor

The study investigated psychometric properties and gender differences in the responses of 1185 Saudi high school and university students to an Arabic version of the Revised Self-Consciousness Scale (Scheier & Carver, 1985). Findings replicated the three-factor structure. The original three subscales (private, public, and social anxiety) were factorially reproduced, and were found to have acceptable levels of reliability. Strong gender differences were found. High school females scored significantly and consistently higher than males on all three subscales. University female students scored significantly and consistently higher than males on private self-consciousness only. Results are discussed in relation to previous studies and in relation to the Saudi Arabian culture.

Two-phase survey to determine social anxiety and gender differences in Omani adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-139
Author(s):  
Marwan Al-Sharbati ◽  
Samir Al-Adawi ◽  
Karin Petrini ◽  
Ahmed SA Bait Amer ◽  
Abdullah Al-Suleimani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
And Gender

scholarly journals Differences in substance use by sexual orientation and gender among Jewish young adults in Israel

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hagit Bonny-Noach ◽  
Mally Shechory-Bitton
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
The Past ◽  
Community Norms ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background This study focuses on sexual orientation and gender-based differences among Israeli young adult substance use behaviors. In addition, it evaluates young adult perception of substance use and acceptance of substances use by close friends. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study. A self-reported anonymous questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 496 young-adults (age: M = 23.14, SD = 2.48), which included 126 heterosexual males, 128 heterosexual females, 131 gay men, and 111 lesbians. Results This study revealed significant sexual orientation and gender differences in all outcomes examined. Significant substance usage differences were found for same-sex orientation as 52% reported cannabis use and 24% reported using other illegal substances during the past 12 months compared to 34 and 6% (respectively) among heterosexuals. Significant gender differences were found, as male participants reported 50% cannabis use and 19% reported other illegal substance use in the past 12 months compared to 35 and 11% (respectively) among females. Additionally, compared with heterosexuals, gay men and lesbians perceived/assessed significantly higher substance usage rates among their close friends and higher levels of substance use acceptance by close friends. Regression models indicated the important role of respondent perceived and acceptance of substance use among close friends. Binge drinking, cannabis use, and other illegal substance use were positively associated with participants’ perceived substance use and substance use acceptance level by close friends, after controlling for gender, sexual orientation, age, and level of education. Conclusions Close friends and community norms can play an important role in shaping substance usage among young adults, especially among gay men and lesbians. The results of the current study highlight the need for developing prevention and harm reduction drug policies for Israeli young adults, especially for gay men and lesbians. Interventions should also focus on young adult peers and community norms related to substance use by professionals in educational, policy-making, and therapeutic contexts.

Brief Report. The PCL-R and Gender

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Grann
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Violent Offenders ◽  
Matched Pairs ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist ◽  
Psychopathy Checklist Revised ◽  
And Gender

Summary: Hare's Psychopathy Checklist - Revised (PCL-R; Hare, 1991 ) was originally constructed for use among males in correctional and forensic settings. In this study, the PCL-R protocols of 36 matched pairs of female and male violent offenders were examined with respect to gender differences. The results indicated a few significant differences. By means of discriminant analysis, male Ss were distinguished from their female counterparts through their relatively higher scores on “callous/lack of empathy” (item 8) and “juvenile delinquency” (item 18), whereas the female Ss scored relatively higher on “promiscuous sexual behavior” (item 11). Some sources of bias and possible implications are discussed.

Personal Problem Solving of Partners in Divorce Proceedings

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tereza Soukupova ◽  
Petr Goldmann
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Thematic Apperception Test ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Personal Problem ◽  
Thematic Apperception ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Given

Abstract. The Thematic Apperception Test is one of the most frequently administered apperceptive techniques. Formal scoring systems are helpful in evaluating story responses. TAT stories, made by 20 males and 20 females in the situation of legal divorce proceedings, were coded for detection and comparison of their personal problem solving ability. The evaluating instrument utilized was the Personal Problem Solving System-Revised (PPSS-R) as developed by G. F. Ronan. The results indicate that in relation to card 1, men more often than women saw the cause of the problem as removable. With card 6GF, women were more motivated to resolve the given problem than were men, women had a higher personal control and their stories contained more optimism compared to men’s stories. In relation to card 6BM women, more often than men, used emotions generated from the problem to orient themselves within the problem. With card 13MF, the men’s level of stress was less compared to that of the women, and men were more able to plan within the context of problem-solving. Significant differences in the examined groups were found in those cards which depicted significant gender and parental potentials. The TAT can be used to help identify personality characteristics and gender differences.

Sex and Gender Differences

2012 ◽  
Vol 220 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Hausmann ◽  
Barbara Schober
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Sex And Gender Differences
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