Adolescent Sexting: The Roles of Self-Objectification and Internalization of Media Ideals

We examined adolescent sexting using objectification theory as a framework. We hypothesized that sexting is a manifestation of trait self-objectification and the internalization of gender-specific media ideals about attractiveness. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 201 Midwestern adolescents, 14–17 years old. We tested a three-stage path model, which differed for female and male adolescents. For female adolescents, self-objectification was positively associated with favorable attitudes about sexting, which further predicted two types of intentions to engage in sexting: sexting when there is trust in the sexting partner (security-based intentions) and sexting that is spurred by situational cues. Although there was a serial mediation effect of self-objectification on sexting behaviors through sexting attitudes and total sexting intentions, only the indirect effect of sexting attitudes on behaviors through security-based intentions was individually significant. For male adolescents, internalization of media ideals was positively associated with sexting attitudes, which further predicted the two types of sexting intentions. Similar to female adolescents, there was a serial mediation effect of internalization of media ideals on sexting behaviors through sexting attitudes and total sexting intentions; however, only security-based sexting intentions predicted sexting behaviors. Our results have implications regarding how to conceptualize adolescent sexting and how researchers, parents, and educators may help teenage youth to establish healthy sexting attitudes and behaviors. Additional online materials for this article are available to PWQ subscribers on PWQ’s website at http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/0361684318809383

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Characterizing Participation and Perceived Engagement Benefits in an Integrated Digital Behavioral Health Recovery Community for Women: A Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.13352 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Brenda Curtis ◽

Brandon Bergman ◽

Austin Brown ◽

Jessica McDaniel ◽

Kristen Harper ◽

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Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Behavioral Health ◽

Average Length ◽

Mutual Aid ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Effective Manner ◽

Behavioral Health Disorders ◽

Health Disorders ◽

Gender Specific

BACKGROUND Research suggests that digital recovery support services (D-RSSs) may help support individual recovery and augment the availability of in-person supports. Previous studies highlight the use of D-RSSs in supporting individuals in recovery from substance use but have yet to examine the use of D-RSSs in supporting a combination of behavioral health disorders, including substance use, mental health, and trauma. Similarly, few studies on D-RSSs have evaluated gender-specific supports or integrated communities, which may be helpful to women and individuals recovering from behavioral health disorders. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to evaluate the SHE RECOVERS (SR) recovery community, with the following 3 aims: (1) to characterize the women who engage in SR (including demographics and recovery-related characteristics), (2) describe the ways and frequency in which participants engage with SR, and (3) examine the perception of benefit derived from engagement with SR. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional survey to examine the characteristics of SR participants. Analysis of variance and chi-square tests, as well as univariate logistic regressions, were used to explore each aim. RESULTS Participants (N=729, mean age 46.83 years; 685/729, 94% Caucasian) reported being in recovery from a variety of conditions, although the most frequent nonexclusive disorder was substance use (86.40%, n=630). Participants had an average length in recovery (LIR) of 6.14 years (SD 7.87), with most having between 1 and 5 years (n=300). The most frequently reported recovery pathway was abstinence-based 12-step mutual aid (38.40%). Participants reported positive perceptions of benefit from SR participation, which did not vary by LIR or recovery pathway. Participants also had high rates of agreement, with SR having a positive impact on their lives, although this too did vary by recovery length and recovery pathway. Participants with 1 to 5 years of recovery used SR to connect with other women in recovery at higher rates, whereas those with less than 1 year used SR to ask for resources at higher rates, and those with 5 or more years used SR to provide support at higher rates. Lifetime engagement with specific supports of SR was also associated with LIR and recovery pathway. CONCLUSIONS Gender-specific and integrated D-RSSs are feasible and beneficial from the perspective of participants. D-RSSs also appear to provide support to a range of recovery typologies and pathways in an effective manner and may be a vital tool for expanding recovery supports for those lacking in access and availability because of geography, social determinants, or other barriers.

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Low Self-Control, Parental Intervention, and Delinquency Among Native American Youth

Race and Justice ◽

10.1177/2153368718759402 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 379-399 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hyunin Baek ◽

Jason A. Nicholson ◽

George E. Higgins

Keyword(s):

Native American ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Self Control ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Parental Intervention ◽

Using Data ◽

Low Self Control

Researchers in criminal justice literature have relatively underexamined the delinquency among Native American (NA) youth. Using data from the Drug Use Among Young Indians: Epidemiology and Prediction study, the present study tested assumptions in Gottfredson and Hirschi’s self-control theory. This study found evidence supporting the theory. Low self-control was a significant predictor to NA adolescents’ delinquency. However, parental intervention as an opportunity measure and it was not a mediation between low self-control and delinquency. Moreover, while parental intervention significantly decreased delinquency by female adolescents, parental intervention significantly increased delinquency by male adolescents. In addition, the mediation effect in structural equation modeling for males occurred; in contrast, the effect in the female model did not happen. On the other hand, low self-control was still the crucial predictor to adolescents’ delinquency across gender. Thus, future studies will need to account for the etiology of NA adolescents’ delinquency across gender using different approaches.

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The association between sexual orientation and screening of prevalent gender-specific cancers.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.6_suppl.198 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (6_suppl) ◽

pp. 198-198

Author(s):

Michael Joseph Herriges ◽

Ruben Pinkhasov ◽

Keren Lehavot ◽

Oleg Shapiro ◽

Joseph M Jacob ◽

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Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Sexual Orientation ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Bisexual Men ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽

Gender Specific ◽

Screening And Diagnosis

198 Background: Data on heterogeneity in cancer screening and diagnosis rates among sexual minorities (SMs) is lacking. Recent studies have shown SMs are more likely to engage in risky health behavior and have decreased healthcare utilization. However, few studies have examined how sexual orientation impacts cancer screening and prevalence. We therefore investigated whether sexual orientation affects prevalent gender-specific cancer including prostate (PCa), breast (BC), and cervical cancer (CC). Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey-based US study, including men and women aged 18+ from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) database (part of the National Cancer Institute’s division of cancer control and population sciences) between 2017-2019. The primary endpoint was individual-reported PCa, BC, and CC screening and prevalence rates among heterosexuals and homosexuals/bisexuals. Multivariable logistic regression analyses assessed association of various covariates with undergoing screening and diagnosis of these cancers. Results: Overall, 4,441 and 6,333 heterosexual men and women, respectively, were compared to 225 and 213 homosexual/bisexual men and women, respectively. Homosexuals/bisexuals were younger and less likely to be screened for PCa (34.7% vs 41.3%, p=0.013), BC (54.5% vs 80.7%, p=<0.001), and CC (88.3% vs 95.4%, p=<0.001). While rates of PCa and BC diagnosis were similar, more than twice as many homosexual/bisexual women were diagnosed with CC (4.2% vs 1.9%, p=0.023). Multivariable logistic regression models (Table) showed homosexuals/bisexuals were less likely to be screened for cancer with ORs of 0.61 (95% CI 0.39-0.95) for PCa, 0.52 (95% CI 0.30-0.92) for BC, and 0.21 (95% CI 0.09-0.46) for CC. Homosexuals/bisexuals were more likely to be diagnosed with any cancer with ORs of 1.64 (95% CI 1.06-2.54) in women only and 1.50 (95% CI 1.11-2.03) in men and women combined. Conclusions: Homosexuals/bisexuals in the US may be less likely to undergo screening of gender-specific prevalent malignancies, including PCa, BC, and CC. The implementation of cancer screening among SMs should be improved. [Table: see text]

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Risk Factors for Illicit Drug Use Among Malaysian Male Adolescents

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1010539519865053 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 (8_suppl) ◽

pp. 48S-56S

Author(s):

Wan Shakira Rodzlan Hasani ◽

Jane Ling Miaw Yn ◽

Thamil Arasu Saminathan ◽

Tania Gayle Robert Lourdes ◽

Rushidi Ramly ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Drug Use ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Current Smoker ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male Adolescents

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of illicit drug use and its associated factors among male adolescents in Malaysia. Data of 13 135 adolescents were extracted from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2017, a cross-sectional survey among school-going adolescents in Malaysia aged between 13 and 17 years, using a 2-stage stratified cluster sampling. A complex sample design analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis were applied. The overall prevalence of lifetime illicit drug use among male adolescents was 6.6%. The multivariable model showed that illicit drug use among male adolescents were associated with younger age, rural school area, marital status of parent, current smoker, ever having sex, truancy, involved in physical fight, and lack of peer support. The findings from this study can assist community and relevant authorities in their efforts to combat illicit drug usage among adolescents using intervention programs that diminishes risk factors and enhances the protective factors.

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Blue ocean leadership activities improve firm performance

International Journal of Lean Six Sigma ◽

10.1108/ijlss-09-2018-0102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 359-375 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kok Liang Loh ◽

Shari Mohd Yusof

Keyword(s):

Firm Performance ◽

Lean Manufacturing ◽

Sampling Procedure ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Management Level ◽

Rigorous Research ◽

The Difference

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediation effect of Blue Ocean Leadership (BOL) activities between lean manufacturing (LM) practices and firm performance. Design/methodology/approach This study applied sequential mixed method with expert opinion in the first stage and cross-sectional survey from automotive vendor companies in the second stage. The samples were drawn using random sampling procedure from automotive vendor companies in Malaysia with the final number of respondents of 64. Four main hypotheses were developed and tested statistically by applying multivariate data analysis using SmartPLS3.0 SEM software. Findings The results provide evidence that LM practices have positive and significant impact on firm performance. Moreover, activities of Genba-Kaizen significantly improve the firm performance by an amazing 30 per cent. Research limitations/implications The data used in the survey represent self-reporting by mainly the top management in operations or production. It is recommended for future study to include middle and lower management level to understand the difference of their activities. Besides, it is proposed to extent the population beyond automotive industry. Practical implications This study contributes to the LM body of knowledge by identifying the relationships between the LM practices, firm performance and BOL activities. Understanding these will help lean practitioners especially the leaders in making better decision in both manufacturing and service organizations. Thus, increasing the staff motivation and engagement eventually contributes to the firm performance. Originality/value Although there are growing numbers of anecdotal and empirical evidences in favour of LM in manufacturing environment, there has been almost no theory-building and methodologically rigorous research examining the link between the leaders’ activities with LM practices and firm performance. This study is addressing such gaps.

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Characteristics of Sexual Behavior in Spanish Adolescents

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/s1138741600001852 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 471-484 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Inmaculada Teva ◽

Mª Paz Bermúdez ◽

Gualberto Buela-Casal

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Sexual Intercourse ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male And Female ◽

Steady Partner ◽

Number Of Sexual Partners ◽

Males And Females ◽

The Mean

The aim of this study is to describe some characteristics of the sexual behavior of adolescents in Spain and to compare these characteristics according to gender, using a cross-sectional survey. Participants were 1.279 male and female adolescents who reported having had sexual intercourse. A questionnaire about sexual behavior was applied at their high schools and during school hours. Data were collected between 2006 and 2007. Mean age at the onset of sexual intercourse was 14.8 years in males and 15.0 years in females. Males and females were different according to the type of partner at the last sexual intercourse: 63.0% of males had a steady partner compared to 90.5% of females (p<0.01). The mean number of sexual partners during the last 12 months was higher in males than in females (M= 2.1 andM= 1.5 partners, for males and females, respectively,p<0.01). 50.0% of males had sexual intercourse under the effects of drugs versus 39.3% of females (p<0.01). STD and HIV prevention programs should be designed considering the differences according to adolescents’ sex.

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Knowledge of Traction Alopecia and Hair Care Practices among Adolescents in Keffi, North-Central Nigeria

Skin Appendage Disorders ◽

10.1159/000519145 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Obumneme Emeka Okoro ◽

Abubakar Imam ◽

Rachel Barminas

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Score ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North Central ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Hair Care ◽

Care Practices ◽

Senior Secondary Schools ◽

Senior Secondary

Background: Traction alopecia (TA) is the commonest cause of hair loss among women, with a prevalence of 46.2% in Nigeria. Adequate knowledge and good hair care practices can assist in its prevention. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine knowledge of both TA and hair care practices among adolescents in Keffi, Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted among 333 female adolescents in 3 senior secondary schools between November 2019 and February 2020. The participants were randomly selected and interviewed using a questionnaire which sought information about the knowledge of TA and hair care practices. The data were analysed using SPSS 25 statistical software. Results: Overall, the knowledge score was poor in 61.4% of the adolescents. Hair plaiting 86.8% (289/333), use of chemical relaxers 68.8% (229/333), and use of hair covers 88.3% (294/333) were the predominant hair care practices. In total, 90.8% had concurrently relaxed and plaited their hair. Cornrows with own hair were the commonest hair grooming style. The use of hair attachments was believed to be the commonest cause of TA. The use of hijab was the commonest form of hair cover used. Conclusions: The knowledge of TA is poor among female adolescents. A large number engaged in risky hair care practices. Interventions to reduce the knowledge gap will reduce the prevalence of TA. Key Message: The knowledge of traction alopecia is poor among female adolescents in Keffi who engage in traumatic hair practices.

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Branding advantage of agri-food companies in competitive export markets: a resource-based theory

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-08-2021-0952 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Hashem Aghazadeh ◽

Elham Beheshti Jazan Abadi ◽

Farzad Zandi

Keyword(s):

Competitive Advantage ◽

Export Performance ◽

Food Products ◽

Path Model ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Export Markets ◽

Content Type ◽

Exporting Firms ◽

Self Reporting Questionnaire

PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to investigate the antecedents of export performance and branding advantage, as a key type of competitive advantage in export markets among entrepreneurs and managers of agri-food exporters.Design/methodology/approachA sample of entrepreneurs from 182 exporting firms of the agriculture and food industry participated in a cross-sectional survey. The data were collected by a self-reporting questionnaire and partial least squares were used to analyse the data and assess the path model.FindingsResults revealed that experiential resources strongly promote communication capabilities. Also, communication, distribution and product development capabilities contribute to the creation of the branding advantage in export markets. In addition, a positive relationship between the branding advantage and export performance of agri-food products is confirmed.Research limitations/implicationsThe study targets exporters of agri-food products. Hence, the results should be interpreted regarding the context of low-technology firms. Further, this paper delineates branding advantage considerations that managers need to account for to achieve effective exporting. Practitioners can efficaciously exploit resources to achieve a competitive advantage, considering that they focus on building capabilities, and in particular, communication capabilities.Originality/valueThe present study highlights the role of the branding advantage as an important type of competitive advantage in international entrepreneurship and export markets. It attempts to examine the combined relationships of resources and capabilities with branding advantage and export performance.

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The understanding of risk factors for eating disorders in male adolescents

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2014-0078 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 97-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sinem Akgül ◽

Devrim Akdemir ◽

Mahmut Kara ◽

Orhan Derman ◽

Füsun Çuhadaroğlu Çetin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Parenting Styles ◽

Social Factors ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Medical Illness ◽

Retrospective Evaluation ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Male Ratio ◽

Male Patients ◽

Gender Specific

Abstract Objective: The study aimed to describe the medical, psychiatric, and cultural features of adolescent males with an eating disorder (ED). Materials and methods: This retrospective evaluation took place at Hacettepe University, İhsan Doğramacı Children’s Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, and covered a 4-year period between 2010 and 2013. Sixty adolescents were diagnosed with an ED during this period, 47 (78.3%) were females and 13 were males (21.7%) male. All 13 male patients who met full criteria for an ED according to the DSM criteria were included. Medical and psychiatric records of male patients treated for an ED were re-evaluated. Results: The most striking finding of the study was that the female to male ratio became 3.6:1, with the increasing number of male adolescents with an ED. In our study, medical findings and complications of males with ED were similar to those seen in females. However, the most predominant gender difference was the co occurrence of a comorbid physical or mental illness. Conclusion: It is imperative to raise awareness of EDs in males. Although the medical findings of the study suggest that male and female adolescents with EDs are clinically similar to each other, the understanding of certain gender-specific risk factors shown in our study, such as a medical illness and/or obesity and co-morbid psychiatric diagnosis, are essential in raising suspicion. Further studies that especially evaluate cultural and social factors that affect parenting styles for boys are important in addessing possible risk factors for the development of EDs in males within different societies.

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