scholarly journals Factors Associated With Smoking Intentions Among Chinese College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 155798831881828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanling Wu ◽  
Hong Fan ◽  
Zhenyou Guo ◽  
Liangmin Wei
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Former Smokers ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Significant Factors

Smoking intention is a strong predictor of future smoking behavior. The aim of this study is to identify the significant factors associated with smoking intention among Chinese college students. A total of 2,827 students in Eastern, Middle, and Western regions of China, randomly selected using a multistage sampling method, completed the self-administered questionnaires. The association of independent variables with smoking intention was evaluated using the logistic regression model. Overall, the proportion of college students with a strong smoking intention was 6.9%. Male students (odds ratio [OR] 2.205, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.374, 3.538]), those students whose mothers smoked (OR 3.328, 95% CI [1.527, 7.252]), those whose mothers had a higher educational level (OR 0.583, 95% CI [0.346, 0.984]), current smokers (OR 14.081, 95% CI [9.306, 21.307]), former smokers (OR 3.824, 95% CI [1.728, 8.463]), and those for whom most (OR 2.663, 95% CI [1.348, 5.261]) or a few (OR 1.826, 95% CI [1.045, 3.191]) of their closest friends were smokers had statistically significant associations with the smoking intentions of Chinese college students. Further studies are needed to elucidate mechanisms and pathways across various factors, and these factors should be incorporated into future multilevel interventions designed to decrease smoking intention among college students.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression among Chinese College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zhang ◽  
David Lester ◽  
Yiwen Zhang ◽  
Yujie Tuo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Overweight and Obesity Among Chinese College Students: An Exploration of Gender as Related to External Environmental Influences

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 926-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuhan Jiang ◽  
Sihui Peng ◽  
Tingzhong Yang ◽  
Randall R. Cottrell ◽  
Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Sampling Process ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
University City ◽  
Gender Specific

While many studies have examined factors associated with overweight and obesity among college students, no study has yet compared gender differences influencing overweight and obesity using a multilevel framework. The present study examines different influences on overweight and obesity between men and women at both individual and environmental levels. Participants were 11,673 college students identified through a multistage survey sampling process conducted in 50 Chinese universities. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 9.5% (95% CI [7.7, 11.3]) in the overall study sample, 13.9% (95% CI [11.5, 16.7]) in males and 6.1% (95% CI [4.1, 8.1]) in females, respectively. We found that higher family income, perceived life stress, home region GDP, and university city unemployment were associated with higher overweight and obesity levels in males, independent of other individual- and city-level covariates. However, unlike male students, only unemployment was associated with overweight and obesity among females. Our research indicates Chinese males are more susceptible to overweight and obesity, and are more easily influenced by external variants than Chinese females. This information should be considered in formulating gender-specific policies and designing and implementing effective interventions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among young adult male college students.

scholarly journals A Study of Suicidal Tendency among Annamalai University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Amin Wani ◽  
Dr. R. Sankar ◽  
Binshad M. ◽  
Nargees S. ◽  
Anicham J.
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Suicidal Tendency ◽  
The Mean

Objective: – Suicide is third leading cause of death among modern youth and second leading cause of death among college students. The present study examined effect of gender and faculty on suicidal tendency among students. Method: – This study is based on sample of 100 students divided into two groups 50 males and 50 females. In each group 25 students have science & 25 have arts subjects. Samples were selected through sample random sampling method. The suicidal tendency among the students was measured by Suicidal Tendency Scale constructed by Dr. D. J. Bhatt and Dr. R. G. Meghnathi. Mean & ANOVA were applied for data analysis. Results: – The results of the present study demonstrated that female student’s shows high suicidal tendency than male students as the mean score of female students (74.38) is more than mean score of male students (71.06). Results also revealed that students from science faculty have also high suicidal tendency than arts students as the obtained mean scores of science students (76.88) is more than mean scores of students of arts faculty (68.56). Conclusions: – Female and science students have high suicidal tendency than male students and arts students.

Mediated Hook-Up

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-64
Author(s):  
Yuchao Zhao ◽  
Yuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Sexual Freedom ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Inclusion Results

This study explores the uses and sought gratifications of MoMo—a location-based real-time app, among Chinese college students seeking for hook-ups. The results show that MoMo users were motivated by two gratifications—sexual freedom and online inclusion. Results from regression analysis illustrated that loneliness was a strong predictor of both gratifications. Additionally, loneliness, self-esteem, and to a lesser extent, both gratifications significantly predicted patterns of MoMo usage for hook-up. This study has filled the research gap between the examination of youth-hook-up app relationship in China and the exploration of heterosexual college community's gratifications-sought from MoMo use.

scholarly journals Mandatory Physical Education Classes of Two Hours per Week Can Be Comparable to Losing More than Five Kilograms for Chinese College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9182
Author(s):  
Dawei Bao ◽  
Zixiang Xiao ◽  
Yuanyuan Zhang ◽  
Gang Chen ◽  
Xinyu Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Fitness Tests

Despite releases of governmental guidelines for promoting physical fitness among the youth in China, the performance of college students in fitness tests has been declining over the past three decades. Obesity and physical inactivity have been proposed as two main causes. However, their relative importance for improving physical fitness remains unclear. To address this knowledge gap, we collected longitudinal data spanning four consecutive years on the physical fitness test for students from Nanjing University, China. Physical education classes of two hours per week were mandatory for the first two years. Using mixed effects models, we quantify the within-subject effects of weight, muscular endurance, sex, and mandatory physical education courses, among other variables, on physical fitness total score. We found that, in spite of the dominance of normal weight among the students, losing weight was positively associated with the total score, with significant sex differences in the associations. Compulsory exercise provided by physical education classes per week had strong positive impacts on the total score, comparable to losing weight of roughly 15–17 kg for males and 5–10 kg for females. Half sex difference in the total score was explained by male students’ poor performance in the muscular endurance represented by pull-ups. Our results suggest that college students in China should engage in physical activity of higher levels to improve their physical fitness, with a heightened awareness of extra fat under normal weight and insufficient muscular endurance.

scholarly journals Passion and Persistence: Investigating the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Grit in College Students in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Cheung ◽  
Chien-Chung Huang ◽  
Congcong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Adverse Childhood Experiences ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Professional Success ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
The Relationship

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to have deleterious effects on individuals across the life span, but less is known about how they affect grit, a strong predictor of achievements and well-being. This study seeks to investigate the effect of ACEs on grit in a sample of Chinese college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from 1,871 students across 12 universities in China. Findings indicated a significant effect of ACEs on grit, particularly abuse and neglect dimensions of ACE. Since grit is particularly important for professional success, those who have experienced abuse and neglect victimization may struggle throughout their education, and subsequently, in their careers. This calls for interventions to buffer the effects of ACEs on grit.

Determinants of smoking behavior among young males in rural Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferry Efendi ◽  
Fitriana Nur Aidah ◽  
Eka Mishbahatul M. Has ◽  
Linlin Lindayani ◽  
Sonia Reisenhofer
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Smoking Prevention ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cigarette Advertising ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Introduction A high prevalence of tobacco smoking has been reported among adolescents and young adults, especially men, in lower-middle-income countries such Indonesia. Understanding the extent and determinants of smoking within this population, particularly those living in rural areas where smoking rates are anecdotally higher than in city areas, is essential to inform development of targeted smoking prevention and reduction programs. This study analyzes the prevalence and determinants of smoking behavior among young men in rural Indonesia. Methods Secondary data analysis of the 2012 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey: Adolescent Reproductive Health (IDHS ARH) were used. Data from 4811 rural males (15–24 years of age) were selected through two-stage stratified cluster sampling techniques. The chi-square (χ2) test and binary logistic regression were used to determine significant factors associated with tobacco smoking. Results More than half of this population in rural Indonesia were smokers. Significant factors associated with smoking were: age 20–24 years (odds ratio (OR) 2.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.4–3.2), working status (OR = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.95–2.57), low education level (OR = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.52–2.45), access to magazines (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.68–0.89) and access to the radio (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.12–1.48) at least once a week. Conclusions A significant proportion of adolescents and young men in rural Indonesia smoke tobacco. Exposure to media with likely cigarette advertising (radio and magazines) and access to money via employment in the context of lower socio-economic and education levels elevate the risk of smoking. While Indonesian government campaigns targeting smoking are in place, further work is required to decrease smoking rates and prevent a future smoking-related health crisis for rural Indonesia’s young men.

scholarly journals Home-Based Acculturation and Chinese Attitude Toward Intercultural Marriage: A Cross-Generational Comparison

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402110015
Author(s):  
Qingqing Hu ◽  
Peng Pan ◽  
Xiaochun Chen
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Intercultural Contact ◽  
Intercultural Marriages ◽  
Intercultural Marriage ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Chinese Parents ◽  
The Impact

This paper explores factors associated with intergenerational differences in home-based acculturation (HBA) and the attitude of Chinese college students and their parents toward intercultural marriage with a focus on China’s cultural context where parents have a strong influence on child’s decisions. In two related studies, we recruited a total of 749 Chinese college students and parents (387 in Study 1 and 362 in Study 2; all are living in China) to participate in the survey. The results indicate that (a) online intercultural contact is positively associated with HBA; (b) HBA is a strong predictor of attitude of intercultural marriages by Chinese parents and college students and the socioeconomic status has a divergent effect on the two groups; and (c) Chinese college students and parents differ in terms of their HBA and online intercultural contact. Findings from the research add knowledge to our understanding of the impact of globalization and digitalization on acculturation and Chinese residents’ perspectives on intercultural marriage.

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