scholarly journals Investigation of similarities and differences between Dance Tourism markets: the case of Patras, Greece

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
Georgia Zouni ◽  
Aggelos Karlis ◽  
Ioanna Georgaki
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Cultural Experience ◽  
The World ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
High Educational

In every corner of the world, we observe that tourism destinations, having understood the importance of dance events, try to increase the presentation of such dance events, with the aim to attract and entertain tourists. Dance tourism constitutes a part of cultural tourism since, through that, opportunities for cultural experience are provided to tourists. The main aim of the present research is the investigation of the similarities and differences between Greek and Russian dance tourists towards dance tourism in a tourism destination (Patras, Greece), regarding: (a) the Demographic characteristics, (b) attitude towards dance tourism, and (c) attitude towards Patras as a dance tourism destination. Results show that younger individuals, mainly women, that are single, of high educational level, private-sector employees mainly, and of medium income are interested in dance tourism. Moreover, several interesting results found regarding attitude towards dance tourism, and attitude towards dance tourism destinations. The contribution of this study is twofold. For both For academia, this research might deepen the understanding of dance tourism travellers and its impact on destinations products formulation. For practitioners, this kind of approach might provide new and strategically important knowledge about attracting dance tourists.

scholarly journals Pregnant women and risk factors: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V L a Fauci ◽  
R Squeri ◽  
C Genovese ◽  
V Alessi ◽  
A Facciolà
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Educational

Abstract Background Many investigations have shown the important role played by risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol in the development of congenital anomalies. Methods Through the administration of an hoc questionnaire, we evaluated the attitude towards smoking and alcohol of a sample of 200 pregnant women at the University Hospital of Messina. The questionnaire was structured to collect information about socio-demographic characteristics, type of gynaecological assistance and their lifestyles (smoking and alcohol). Statistical analysis was performed using version 10 of StatSoftVR software. Results 14% of the women continued to smoke despite pregnancy; the majority of these were young adults, divorced, employed and with a high educational level. Correlating the smoking habit with the socio-demographic characteristics of the studied women, we found a statistically significant difference for the marital status, with a higher number of smokers among the single women (p < 0.05).Moreover, we found a statistically significant difference also for the profession with a higher number of smokers in the worker women (p < 0.05). About the drinking habit, the 4.3% declared to be moderate drinkers (occasional use of alcohol equal to 2-3 glasses a week) despite pregnancy, the 34.4% stated they do not drink alcohol during pregnancy and the 56% stated do not usually drink alcohol. Particularly, about the drinkers' socio-demographic characteristics, the 50% of them were 24-25 years old and the 75% were married. About the type of alcoholic beverages consumed, 86% stated they usually drink bier during the weekend. Conclusions Our study shows that the awareness of the women about the importance of these risk factors is still rather poor. In order to improve the awareness of pregnant women on the importance of avoiding these risk factors and prevent CAs, health education campaigns at various levels surely represent the public health cornerstone. Key messages In our sample 14% of the pregnant women continued to smoke and 4.3% to drink despite pregnancy and they generally were young or young adults and with a high educational level. Our results highlight the importance of continuous health education about the risk to smoke and drink during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Phonological distortion as a humorous strategy in Folarin Falana’s comedy skits

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronke Eunice Adesoye
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Entertainment Industry ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Phonological Processes ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
High Educational

Various studies exist on the social functions of humour and such studies have been carried out in diverse fields that range from the humanities to the sciences. In linguistics specifically, research shows that humour has been studied from the perspectives of syntax, pragmatics and semantics; moreover, there is a dearth of studies on the creation of humour through phonological processes. Therefore, this study aims to investigate humour and how it is achieved using phonological processes. The study engages mainly qualitative methods of analysis. Five comedy skits were purposively selected from Folarin Falana’s (Falz the Bahd Guy) eleven collections. These were chosen on the basis of their internet popularity among Nigerians; this popularity was determined on the basis of the rates of downloading the skits. McGraw & Warren’s (2010) Benign Violation Theory was used to account for the phonological violations in the comedies. The various phonological processes that were violated include liaison, deletion, insertion, monophthongisation, coalescence and vowel strengthening. It is argued that the phonological distortions are deliberately made to achieve humour in these Nigerian comedies, especially when the high educational level of the artist is considered. Also, there anti-Anglicism and pro-Nigerianism in the data as the artist identifies himself with Nigeria(ns) and creates a niche for himself in the entertainment industry using the phonological peculiarities among Nigerians’ language use, especially the Yoruba tribe. He also creates different personalities to project different messages which are not only peculiar to Nigeria but to the world, using these personalities to portray people’s feelings and views of the world and how these influence their attitudes.

scholarly journals The mediating effect of lifestyles on the association between social factors and DNA methylation

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Maugeri ◽  
M Barchitta ◽  
G Favara ◽  
C La Mastra ◽  
MC La Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dna Methylation ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Methylation Level ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Age Related ◽  
High Educational

Abstract Background Social disadvantage and unhealthy lifestyles may induce molecular changes associated with aging and age-related diseases. For instance, previous studies reported socioeconomic difference in DNA methylation, which in turn led to aberrant gene expression and genome instability. Socioeconomic status (SES) alone, however, does not completely explain this difference, and further studies are needed to unveil what factors contribute to it. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study on 349 Italian women, aged 25-64 years, to assess SES differences in LINE-1 methylation level - a surrogate marker of global DNA methylation - and to examine the mediating effect of lifestyles (i.e. diet, smoking habits, physical activity, and weight status). Educational level was used as SES indicator. The adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) was assessed by the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS). Leukocyte LINE-1 methylation was assessed by pyrosequencing. Mediation analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro for the SPSS software. Results We first observed that women with high educational level were more likely to be normal weight (p < 0.001) and to adhere to MD (p = 0.018), and less likely to perform physical activity (p = 0.012) than their less educated counterpart. Moreover, age-adjusted linear regression demonstrated that LINE-1 methylation level increased with increasing educational level (β = 0.016; SE = 0.003; p < 0.001). In line, mediation analysis demonstrated an indirect effect of high educational level on LINE-1 methylation through the adherence to MD (β = 0.003; 95%CI=0.001-0.006). Specifically, the mediator could account for 9.5% of the total effect. None of the other lifestyles, instead, exhibited a significant mediating effect. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first study demonstrating the mediation of diet in the relationship between SES and DNA methylation. Thus, our findings add even more value to the promotion of healthy dietary habits among social disadvantaged people. Key messages Social disadvantage is associated with epigenetic changes related to aging and age-related diseases. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet might mediate the association between socioeconomic status and DNA methylation.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain in different educational levels: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 351-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Apolinário de Souza Batista ◽  
Nicholas Henschke ◽  
Vinícius Cunha Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Educational Differences ◽  
High Educational

Abstract Introduction: Non-specific low back pain (LBP) can be understood through the interaction of biopsychosocial factors such as education. Unfortunately, it remains unclear whether education can be considered an important risk and prognostic factor for the occurrence of LBP. Objective: To investigate the association between education and LBP. Methods: The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, AMED and PsyINFO. Results: Thirteen studies were included in the review. The Prevalence Critical Appraisal Instrument (PCAI) was used to assess risk of bias. Methodological quality scores ranged from 7 to 10 on a scale of 0-10. There was a 23% (95% CI, 13-37) prevalence of LBP (10,582 out of a total of 99,457 cases) in the general sample at the time of assessment. The meta-analysis of studies on the prevalence of LBP in people with low, medium or high educational level found the following results, respectively: 24% (95% CI, 12-43), 27% (95% CI, 9-56), and 18% (95% CI, 5-50). The meta-regression identified heterogeneity among the studies included in the review. This can be explained by educational differences (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Occurrence of LBP varies according to educational level. Individuals with higher educational levels are less often affected by LBP than individuals with medium or low educational levels.

scholarly journals Influence of Tourism Destination Products and Images on Tourist Visiting Decision to Kota Seribu Sungai Banjarmasin

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Devin Cahya Triansya ◽  
Beta Budisetyorini
Keyword(s):  
Positive Influence ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

 AbstractThe continuous rapidly growth of tourism sector with the tight competition in the field of tourismmakes not all tourist destinations in the world always experience an increase in the number of tourist visits each year. Banjarmasin City, dubbed the “Kota Seribu Sungai” or "City of Thousand Rivers" and is known as the Thousand Rivers tourist destination has experiencedfluctuate number of tourist arrivals and tend to decline. The fluctuate number of tourist arrivalssourced from tourist visiting decisions can be influenced by various factors, including tourism destination productsand image. This study aims to see the effects of tourism destination products consisting of physical products, people, packages, and programsalsothe image of tourism destinations consisting of cognitive image and affective image on tourists visiting decision to the city of Thousand River Banjarmasin. The data obtained were taken by questionnaire to 123 tourists by accidental sampling. The results of the research were analyzed using multiple linear regression with two equations, namely (I) The influence of tourism destination products on tourist visiting decision and (II) The impact of tourism destination image on tourist visiting decision. The resultsfound the positive influence of tourism destination products to thetourist visiting decision of 54.5% and the image of tourism destination on the tourist visiting decision of 53.4% and the rest of 45.5% and 46.6% influenced by other factors not examined. The results of the analysis also showed the effect of tourism destination products variable partially consisting of physical products, packages, and programs have an effect on the decision of tourists while people have no influence. As for the variable image of tourism destinations in partial consisting of cognitive image and affective image affect the decision of tourists visiting to Kota Seribu Sungai Banjarmasin. 

NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADOLESCENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MOROCCAN NUTRITIONAL TRANSITION: THE ROLE OF PARENTAL EDUCATION

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
PILAR MONTERO LÓPEZ ◽  
KARIM ANZID ◽  
MOHAMED CHERKAOUI ◽  
ABDELLATIF BAALI ◽  
SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Nutritional Transition ◽  
Lower Height ◽  
High Educational

SummaryIn Morocco, the beginning of the nutritional transition is closely linked to social and economic transformations and changes in behaviour and traditional lifestyles. The objective of this study is to describe the current pattern of food consumption and the nutritional status of adolescents in the province of Ouarzazate and its association with parents' educational level. The sample comprises 327 high school students from Ouarzazate: 135 (41.3%) boys and 192 (58.7%) girls (age range 15–20 years). For both boys and girls, the results show lower height and BMI z-scores than the WHO reference values. Adolescents whose parents have a low educational level have lower height/age and BMI/age z-scores than those whose fathers have a high educational level. No differences are observed in total daily energy intake depending on fathers' educational level, but the energy provided by lipids is higher in adolescents whose fathers have a high educational background. The quality of fats consumed (MUFA+PUFA/SFA) is better among those boys whose fathers have low education, but no differences are observed for girls. The process of nutritional transition is not uniform in the sample, but depends on the socioeconomic characteristics of population groups, which include, among others, accessibility of certain food, differences in habits and lifestyles related to energy expenditure, and higher prevalence of overweight and obesity in more favoured groups.

[P3-521]: AGE AS A DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLE RELATED WITH LACK OF METACOGNITION IN MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS WITH HIGH EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (7S_Part_24) ◽  
pp. P1177-P1177
Author(s):  
Alvaro Teixeira da Costa ◽  
Renata Brant de Souza Melo ◽  
Antonio Pereira Gomes Neto ◽  
Ronnielly Melo Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
High Educational

Parental Socialization Styles, Parents' Educational Level, and Sexist Attitudes in Adolescence

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 592-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maite Garaigordobil ◽  
Jone Aliri
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Ambivalent Sexism ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Parental Socialization ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Sexist Attitudes ◽  
Mother's Educational Level ◽  
High Educational

The aims of this study were to analyze the differences in the mothers' and fathers' socialization styles depending on their children's sex; whether there are differences in hostile, benevolent, and ambivalent sexism, and neosexism as a function of both parents' socialization styles; and whether the parents' educational level affects their level of sexism and their children's sexism. The sample included 1,455 adolescents and their parents (764 mothers and 648 fathers). The results showed no differences in the socialization style of the father with his children's sexism, but the mother used a more authoritarian style with her daughters. The parents' socialization style had little influence on their children's sexism, although it had a higher impact on the sons' sexism. The father's style had less influence than the mother's on their sons' sexism, and it had no influence on their daughters' sexism. The indulgent style of both parents had the highest relation with a low level of sexism. Moreover, a negative correlation was found between the parents' educational level and their level of sexism, as well as between the mother's educational level and her daughters' sexism. To conclude, the indulgent style and the mother's high educational level promote fewer sexist attitudes.

Identifying consumers’ profile and factors associated with the valorization of pulque: A traditional fermented beverage in Central Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 593-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar Rojas-Rivas ◽  
Facundo Cuffia
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Central Mexico ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Fermented Beverage ◽  
High Educational

The aims of this work were to (i) identify the consumers’ profile of pulque through their consumption frequency and their sensory perception of this beverage and (ii) identify the factors that contribute to the valorization of pulque among Mexican consumers. A survey was designed and conducted with 221 consumers in pulque-selling locations (pulquerías) in a place of Central Mexico. Consumers were characterized according to their consumption frequency. Factors associated with the valorization of pulque were identified through Binary Logistic Regression model. Two types of consumers were identified: Frequent Consumers and Not Frequent Consumers. Both groups were comprised mostly of men, including students with medium to high levels of education. However, the first group showed more traditional and conservative behavior patterns since there was a higher proportion of consumers with a low educational level ( p < 0.05) and they had more years of consumption, spend more time in the selling locations, and preferred “natural pulque.” The second group of consumers was comprised mostly ( p < 0.05) of women, including students with a high educational level who prefer “cured pulque.” In this sense, our results showed that gender and time spent in the pulquerías together with sensory, cultural, and functional characteristics associated with the beverage influence its valorization among consumers. These results can help both producers and marketers to classify segments of consumers according to their preferences and consumption patterns in order to revalorize the pulque market. Finally, it is necessary to highlight that young consumers with high educational level show interest in this beverage, since for years its consumption has been associated with low-income populations.

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