scholarly journals Benevolent Sexism and Mate Preferences: Why Do Women Prefer Benevolent Men Despite Recognizing That They Can Be Undermining?

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pelin Gul ◽  
Tom R. Kupfer
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Explanation ◽  
Mate Preferences ◽  
Benevolent Sexism ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Sociocultural Theories ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Harmful Effects

Benevolent sexism (BS) has detrimental effects on women, yet women prefer men with BS attitudes over those without. The predominant explanation for this paradox is that women respond to the superficially positive appearance of BS without being aware of its subtly harmful effects. We propose an alternative explanation drawn from evolutionary and sociocultural theories on mate preferences: Women find BS men attractive because BS attitudes and behaviors signal that a man is willing to invest. Five studies showed that women prefer men with BS attitudes (Studies 1a, 1b, and 3) and behaviors (Studies 2a and 2b), especially in mating contexts, because BS mates are perceived as willing to invest (protect, provide, and commit). Women preferred BS men despite also perceiving them as patronizing and undermining. These findings extend understanding of women’s motives for endorsing BS and suggest that women prefer BS men despite having awareness of the harmful consequences.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Soft Drinks and Energy Drinks Taxation Among Adults in Al-Madinah Al-Munawara

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 653-661
Author(s):  
Rola Adnan Jalloun
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drink ◽  
Energy Drink ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Harmful Effects

Background: Over the last few decades, most governments have implemented taxation on foods and beverages associated with adverse health effects to decrease the risk of health-related problems and to support the quality of life of people. The objective of the study is to assess participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on soft drink (SD) and energy drink (ED) taxation in Al Madinah Al-Munawara. Methods: A total of 384 adults aged 18-45 years were randomly interviewed in different food markets. The interview lasted for 20 minutes, and it included questions to assess demographics and knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding health-related problems and taxation of SDs and EDs. Results: The results showed that a high percentage of the participants did not drink SDs and EDs (52% and 65%, respectively). Although age was significantly associated only with EDs, not consuming SDs and EDs was significantly associated with education and body mass index (BMI). After adjusting for demographic characteristics, 56% of SD consumers supported taxation, with the greatest support among those aged 40-45 years old, who had graduated from college and who were classified as overweight or obese. ED consumers supported taxation by 60%, with the greatest support among females who aged 25-39 and those who were classified as overweight or obese. Conclusions: The findings suggest that high SD and ED taxation is likely to reduce the harmful effects of SD and ED consumption on health by reducing the amount purchased.

Bioterrorism-Related Beliefs, Attitudes and Behaviors of Community-Based Clinicians

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (S2) ◽  
pp. S48
Author(s):  
Robyn R. M. Gershon ◽  
Kristine A. Qureshi ◽  
Stephen S. Morse ◽  
Marissa A. Berrera ◽  
Catherine B. Dela Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Community Based ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

The Impact of Universal Suicide-Prevention Programs on the Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors of Youths

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Klimes-Dougan ◽  
David A. Klingbeil ◽  
Sarah J. Meller
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Universal Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicide Prevention Programs ◽  
The Impact

Background: While the ultimate goal of adolescent suicide-prevention efforts is to decrease the incidence of death by suicide, a critical intermediary goal is directing youths toward effective sources of assistance. Aim: To comprehensively review the universal prevention literature and examine the effects of universal prevention programs on student’s attitudes and behaviors related to help-seeking. Method: We systematically reviewed studies that assessed help-seeking outcomes including prevention efforts utilizing (1) psychoeducational curricula, (2) gatekeeper training, and (3) public service messaging directed at youths. Of the studies reviewed, 17 studies evaluated the help-seeking outcomes. These studies were identified through a range of sources (e.g., searching online databases, examining references of published articles on suicide prevention). Results: The results of this review suggest that suicide-prevention programming has a limited impact on help-seeking behavior. Although there was some evidence that suicide-prevention programs had a positive impact on students’ help-seeking attitudes and behaviors, there was also evidence of no effects or iatrogenic effects. Sex and risk status were moderators of program effects on students help-seeking. Conclusions: Caution is warranted when considering which suicidal prevention interventions best optimize the intended goals. The impact on adolescents’ help-seeking behavior is a key concern for educators and mental-health professionals.

Eating Attitudes and Behaviors in American Martial Arts

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaki M. York ◽  
Paula Varnado-Sullivan ◽  
Michelle Mlinac ◽  
Marla Deibler ◽  
Christopher P. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors
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