An Integrative Theoretical Framework for Understanding Sexual Motivation, Arousal, and Behavior

Research on neurotransmitters and behavior is a vital and expanding area of study. As in other areas of empirical study of domestic violence, this remains an underdeveloped field of inquiry. Although a rigorous literature exists indicating a much broader range of neuropsychological risk factors for violence in general, policies regarding the study and treatment of domestic violence perpetration often disregard or forbid considerations of those factors. This current effort at theory development is a continuation of several prior works where the conceptual and empirical rationale for a broader explanatory theoretical framework for domestic violence perpetration is put forth. In this review, links between neurochemical anomalies, dysfunctional coping, and domestic violence perpetration are reviewed in light of their contribution to a biopsychosocial theory of domestic violence perpetration.

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STRATEGI PENARASIAN DAN PEMOSISIAN SUBJEK PEREMPUAN DALAM MEREKA BILANG, SAYA MONYET! KARYA DJENAR MAESA AYU: PERSPEKTIF POSFEMINISME (Narration Strategic and Woman's Positioning as Subject on Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! Karya Djenar Maesa Ayu: Postfeminism's Perspective)

Kandai ◽

10.26499/jk.v15i1.1262 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 101

Author(s):

Ahmad Zamzuri

Keyword(s):

Short Stories ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Short Story ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

And Behavior ◽

As If ◽

Female Subjects

Penelitian ini membahas 6 (enam) cerita pendek dalam kumpulan cerita pendek Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! karya Djenar Maesa Ayu melalui perspektif posfeminisme. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengungkap strategi penarasian perempuan yang dilakukan oleh Djenar Maesa Ayu. Untuk mencapai tujuan, penelitian dilakukan dalam beberapa tahap, yaitu penentuan objek penelitian dan kerangka teori, pengumpulan dan analisis data, dan simpulan. Objek penelitian ini terdiri dari 6 (enam) cerita pendek karya Djenar Maesa Ayu, antara lain Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!, Lintah, Durian, Melukis Jendela, Wong Asu, dan Namanya…. Melalui cerita pendek tersebut, data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis wacana kritis dengan menafsirkan seluruh perangkat kebahasaan dan menghubungkannya dengan perspektif posfeminisme. Selain merelasikan dengan perspektif posfeminisme, teori sudut pandang menurut Tzevetan Todorov akan digunakan untuk mengungkap strategi penarasian perempuan yang dilakukan oleh Djenar Maesa Ayu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perempuan seakan-akan menjadi objek dalam ruang dominasi patriarki, melainkan sejatinya menjadi sentral subjek yang melakukan resistensi terhadap wacana dominan (patriartki) melalui penyebutan laki-laki dengan nama kepala hewan yang disesuaikan dengan sifat dan perilakunya, antara lain Si Kepala Gajah, Si Kepala Sapi, Si Kepala Anjing. Selain itu, wujud resistensi perempuan dilakukan juga melalui penyayatan pipi dan pemotongan pusat keperkasaan (kuasa) laki-laki (penis). Penarasian dalam cerita pendek karya Djenar Maesa Ayu menunjukkan sindiran (satire) bagi bahwa laki-laki tidak lebih cerdas dari perempuan yang disebut monyet.(This study discusses six short stories in the anthology of Djenar Maesa Ayu's work entitled Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! through a post feminism perspective. The problem in this study relates to the narration of women as victims in the patriarchal space. The aim of the study was to reveal the narration of women, the position of female subjects, and the discourse embedded in the short stories. To achieve the goal, this research was conducted in several stages, such as choosing object of research and the theoretical framework, collecting data, analysis, and conclusions. The object of this study consist of six short stories by Djenar Maesa Ayu, including "Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! "Lintah", "Durian", "Melukis Jendela", "Wong Asu", and "Namanya ....". Data is collected through in-depth reading and quoting words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and dialogues which are then described analytically. The data is then analyzed by interpreting all linguistic tools and connecting them with the postfeminism perspective. The results showed that women were narrated as if they were objects in the space of patriarchal domination, but instead they became a central subject who carried out resistance to patriarchal discourse by giving calls in the form of names of animal heads according to the nature and behavior of men, including Si Kepala Gajah, Si Kepala Sapi, dan Si Kepala Anjing. Other resistance carried out by women, through slashing the cheek and cutting penis, the symbol of man’s power. The narration in the short story of Djenar Maesa Ayu's works shows satire that men is not smarter than women whose called monkeys by them.)

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Sentiments as Status Processes? A Theoretical Reformulation from the Expectation States Tradition

Sociological Theory ◽

10.1177/0735275120941176 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 217-235

Author(s):

Alison J. Bianchi ◽

Robert K. Shelly

Keyword(s):

Social Inequality ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Task Group ◽

Performance Expectations ◽

Task Groups ◽

Expectation States ◽

Status Characteristics ◽

Group Members ◽

And Behavior

Do the ties that bind also create social inequality? Using an expectation states theoretical framework, we elaborate status characteristics and behavior-status theories to explore how sentiments, network connections based on liking and disliking, may affect processes entailing status, the prestige based on one’s differentially valued social distinctions. Within task groups, we theorize that positive and negative sentiments may themselves be status elements capable of evoking performance expectations within dyadic configurations typically modeled by expectation states theorists. Having a reputation for being liked or disliked “imported” into the group may enact status generalization. Alternatively, a status element based on sentiments may emerge during task group interaction as group members ascertain if alters are liked or disliked. Finally, we conclude by discussing how our theorizing motivates future theories and empirical studies.

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Neural and Hormonal Control of Sexual Behavior

Endocrinology ◽

10.1210/endocr/bqaa150 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 161 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Kimberly J Jennings ◽

Luis de Lecea

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Neural Circuits ◽

Sexual Motivation ◽

Gonadal Hormones ◽

Hormonal Control ◽

Sexually Dimorphic ◽

Neural Patterning ◽

Ideal System ◽

Brain And Behavior ◽

And Behavior

Abstract Gonadal hormones contribute to the sexual differentiation of brain and behavior throughout the lifespan, from initial neural patterning to “activation” of adult circuits. Sexual behavior is an ideal system in which to investigate the mechanisms underlying hormonal activation of neural circuits. Sexual behavior is a hormonally regulated, innate social behavior found across species. Although both sexes seek out and engage in sexual behavior, the specific actions involved in mating are sexually dimorphic. Thus, the neural circuits mediating sexual motivation and behavior in males and females are overlapping yet distinct. Furthermore, sexual behavior is strongly dependent on circulating gonadal hormones in both sexes. There has been significant recent progress on elucidating how gonadal hormones modulate physiological properties within sexual behavior circuits with consequences for behavior. Therefore, in this mini-review we review the neural circuits of male and female sexual motivation and behavior, from initial sensory detection of pheromones to the extended amygdala and on to medial hypothalamic nuclei and reward systems. We also discuss how gonadal hormones impact the physiology and functioning of each node within these circuits. By better understanding the myriad of ways in which gonadal hormones impact sexual behavior circuits, we can gain a richer and more complete appreciation for the neural substrates of complex behavior.

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Young adults and wine consumption a qualitative application of the theory of planned behavior

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-05-2012-0114 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 116 (5) ◽

pp. 832-848 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Ana Patrícia Silva ◽

Isabel Figueiredo ◽

Tim Hogg ◽

Miguel Sottomayor

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Young People ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Content Type ◽

Wine Consumption ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior

Purpose – The aim of this study is to identify perceptions, attitudes and behavior of young adults concerning wine consumption, using the “theory of planned behavior” as a theoretical framework. Design/methodology/approach – The aim of this study is to identify perceptions, attitudes and behavior of young adults concerning wine consumption, using the “theory of planned behavior” as a theoretical framework. Findings – The major findings are that attitudes and subjective norms are, apparently, the components with most influence on behavior of young people in relation to wine consumption. For the consumers group, attitudes seem to be the most crucial component, especially the “interest in alcohol”. They drink it in special occasions for sociability and to disinhibit. Regarding the non-consumers group, the main attitude is “dislike taste”. Also the subjective norms, are very present, especially parents, society, friends and publicity, in consumers group. The non-consumers have the perception of greater parental induction to not consume wine. No significant differences were found between gender or educational system. Research limitations/implications – Concerning the results, a limited, convenience sample, was employed and this is assumedly an exploratory study. Therefore the results cannot be considered to represent a broad section of the groups studied. Still sample related, only Portuguese young adults students were studied. Social implications – This research can contribute not only for the knowledge relating to Portugal as a wine consuming environment but also to the general area of attitudes and perceptions of young people towards moderate wine consumption. As today young adults, novice or potential wine consumers will be the next generation of wine consumers, it can be beneficial for wine marketers to focus on this target population aiming at exploring further their engagement with wine. Originality/value – This research has an originally approach to wine consumption by young adults once it focus and explore the non-problematic behavior of young adults about wine consumption. The results of this study can contribute to the development of targeted advertising and publicity of the wine industry, in order to promote moderate wine consumption among young adults.

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A Theoretical Framework for Alternative Models of Spatial Decision and Behavior

Annals of the Association of American Geographers ◽

10.1111/j.1467-8306.1986.tb00106.x ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 76 (1) ◽

pp. 95-113 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Helen Couclelis

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Framework ◽

Alternative Models ◽

And Behavior

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A multitheoretical perspective for addressing domestic and family violence: Supporting fathers to parent without harm

Journal of Social Work ◽

10.1177/14680173211028562 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 146801732110285

Author(s):

Emma Gatfield ◽

Patrick O’Leary ◽

Silke Meyer ◽

Kathleen Baird

Keyword(s):

Family Violence ◽

Child Protection ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Social Contexts ◽

Complex Needs ◽

Intact Families ◽

Women And Children ◽

And Behavior

Summary Domestic and family violence remains a significant challenge to family wellbeing. The risk of serious harm from domestic and family violence is disproportionally carried by women and children, yet often the complex reality of family life means that many families have ongoing contact with their abusers. Responses to this problem are frequently siloed across child protection and specialist domestic violence services, leading to a lack of holistic intervention. More recently, there has been increased attention on addressing the role and behavior of abusive fathers, especially where fathers remain in families or have ongoing contact postseparation through coparenting. This paper offers a systemic approach for understanding and addressing such amilies. Findings An integrated theoretical framework is proposed, which draws together key tenets of feminism, family violence, and intersectional theories within a systems-oriented model. It frames families, inclusive of fathers, within their eco-social contexts, highlighting factors that exacerbate domestic and family violence, and those that increase family safety, which has strong applications for social work practice. Applications An integrated theoretical framework offers an approach for social workers for understanding domestic and family violence in a broad-based and holistic manner, and for developing coordinated family focused interventions while concurrently addressing related child welfare concerns and family safety. A range of considerations for case management of families are explored, which, while relevant to most intact families or those who have continuing contact with perpetrators, holds particular relevance for marginalized families that present with complex needs and experiences of disadvantage.

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