Differences in personality related determinants of empathetic sensibility in female and male students of medicine

The issues of personality and its relations with the level of empathetic sensibility of medical doctors are broadly discussed in the literature. The aim of this study was an assessment of personality related predictors of empathy indicators in female and male students of medicine with consideration of gender differences. Methods applied were Empathic Sensitiveness Scale (ESS) and Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R). The study included 153 participants, who were students of the fifth year of medical studies. Students filled in questionnaires during workshops in clinical psychological skills. Participation in the study was voluntary and anonymous. The statistical analysis was performed using Statistica 13 PL and PS IMAGO PRO (SPSS). Linear regression analysis with the interaction component was performed to explore the relationship between personality factors and gender and their interaction with the variable dependent level of empathy. The analysis showed that Extraversion, Openness and Agreeableness are associated with the level of Empathic Concern. Neuroticism, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness are associated with the level of Personal Distress. Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness are associated with the level of Perspective-taking. The regression analysis with the interactive component showed that there is no relationship between gender and the level of empathy, therefore the interactions were insignificant. Empathetic sensibility is related to personality dimensions of the students of medicine. Although there has been no interaction among chief personality dimensions, empathy indicators and gender, detailed analysis of personality dimensions’ components has shown differences between men and women.

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Age, Gender, Attitudes and Motivation as Predictors of Willingness to Listen in L2

Advances in Language and Literary Studies ◽

10.7575/aiac.alls.v.10n.4p.72 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 72

Author(s):

Ahmet Selçuk Akdemir

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Efl Learners ◽

Personal Variables ◽

Meaningful Relationship ◽

Gender And Age ◽

And Gender ◽

The Relationship ◽

Attitude And Motivation

The aim of the current research is to investigate the relationship between the attitudes and motivation of EFL learners and their willingness to listen (WTL); possible effects of age and gender on EFL learners’ WTL, attitude and motivation. A quantitative study was designed in which 239 participants, intermediate level EFL learners at a public university, took a set of instruments, namely a reduced version of the AMTB, mini-AMTB, and WTL scale in Likert type. The participants were also asked to specify their gender and age during data collection procedure. Data was analysed using SPSS 24.0. Percentage and frequency analyses, independent samples t-test, Kruskal Wallis H test, Pearson correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis were employed in data analysis phase. The results of the study showed that gender affects EFL learners’ attitudes and motivation while age has no effect on attitudes and motivation; also it was found that there is a positive and meaningful relationship between mini-AMTB and WTL scores of the participants. According to the findings of the current study the predictive power of mini-AMTB of WTL has been found statistically meaningful. The findings have revealed that there is a positive and meaningful relationship between mini-AMTB and WTL scores of the participants. Gender affects EFL learners’ attitudes and motivation as female participants’ mini-AMTB scores were found higher than those of male participants. Also a meaningful relationship between mini-AMTB and WTL has been found according to regression analysis. The paper concludes with implications for further research to investigate the WTL in various contexts with other personal variables.

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Impulsivity and the Experience of Desire in the Choice of Erotic Stimuli

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17144943 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 4943

Author(s):

Lara Salguero Lucas ◽

Miguel Ángel Pérez Nieto ◽

Silberio Sáez Sesma ◽

Fernando Gordillo León

Keyword(s):

Experimental Study ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Sexual Desire ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Self Report ◽

Personality Factors ◽

Erotic Stimuli ◽

Behavioral Variable ◽

The Relationship ◽

Erotic Desire

(1) Background: the relationship between erotic desire and personality factors is still relatively understudied. (2) Objective: to study the influence of the experience of desire, as well as impulsivity in the choice of videos, as the behavioral variable in the experimental trial. (2) Method: the sample consisted of 48 adult subjects, who took part in an experimental study that involved watching videos. (3) Results: the linear regression analysis revealed that the behavior involved in choosing videos is predicted by the sexual desire felt at the time of the trial, and not by stable personality factors, such as impulsivity or general self-report levels of sexual desire. (4) Conclusion: it is observed that the specific moment or situation and the behavior have a bigger impact on the erotic desire experienced at the time of the test than certain personality traits, as well as the previous and habitual levels of erotic desire of which an individual reports.

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The Influences of Palindromes in mRNA on Protein Folding Rates

Protein and Peptide Letters ◽

10.2174/0929866526666191014144015 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 303-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ruifang Li ◽

Hong Li ◽

Sarula Yang ◽

Xue Feng

Keyword(s):

Protein Folding ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Folding Rate ◽

Folding Rates ◽

Negative Linear Correlation ◽

Protein Folding Rate ◽

The Relationship ◽

Structure Environment

Background: It is currently believed that protein folding rates are influenced by protein structure, environment and temperature, amino acid sequence and so on. We have been working for long to determine whether and in what ways mRNA affects the protein folding rate. A large number of palindromes aroused our attention in our previous research. Whether these palindromes do have important influences on protein folding rates and what’s the mechanism? Very few related studies are focused on these problems. Objective: In this article, our motivation is to find out if palindromes have important influences on protein folding rates and what’s the mechanism. Method: In this article, the parameters of the palindromes were defined and calculated, the linear regression analysis between the values of each parameter and the experimental protein folding rates were done. Furthermore, to compare the results of different kinds of proteins, proteins were classified into the two-state proteins and the multi-state proteins. For the two kinds of proteins, the above linear regression analysis were performed respectively. Results : Protein folding rates were negatively correlated to the palindrome frequencies for all proteins. An extremely significant negative linear correlation appeared in the relationship between palindrome densities and protein folding rates. And the repeatedly used bases by different palindromes simultaneously have an important effect on the relationship between palindrome density and protein folding rate. Conclusion: The palindromes have important influences on protein folding rates, and the repeatedly used bases in different palindromes simultaneously play a key role in influencing the protein folding rates.

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The Relationship between Psychological Skills, Experience, and Practice Commitment among Collegiate Male and Female Skiers

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.7.1.49 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 49-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Sally A. White

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Gender Effect ◽

Psychological Skills ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Male And Female ◽

Mental Preparation ◽

The Social ◽

And Gender ◽

The Relationship

The Psychological Skills Inventory for Sport (PSIS; Mahoney, 1988) identifies certain psychological skills or characteristics possessed by successful athletes. However, little has been done to connect the PSIS with other variables that may have an impact on the athletes’ psychological skills. Therefore the purpose of this study was twofold. First, the psychometric properties of the PSIS for all subjects and by gender were determined. Second, the relationship between the PSIS, experience, practice commitment, and gender of collegiate skiers was examined. A random sample of 131 male and female collegiate skiers responded to the 45-item PSIS. Overall, the six PSIS subscales (anxiety, concentration, confidence, mental preparation, motivation, and team emphasis) demonstrated acceptable internal reliability (coeff. alpha = .69−.84). Results of a 4 × 3 × 2 (Experience × Practice Commitment × Gender) MANOVA and follow-up univariate F tests revealed a significant gender effect on the team emphasis subscale. Female collegiate skiers were more team oriented than male collegiate skiers and placed more importance on the social and affiliative aspects of being on a team than did their male counterparts.

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HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI TENTANG PROFESI FISIOTERAPI DENGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA AKADEMI FISIOTERAPI UKI

Jurnal Dinamika Pendidikan ◽

10.33541/jdp.v10i3.630 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 226

Author(s):

Maksimus Bisa

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Correlation Analysis ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Motivation To Learn ◽

Simple Linear Regression ◽

Level 1 ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACTThis study is descriptive analitik, aims to describe the relationship of perceptions about the physiotherapy profession with the motivation to learn students of the Academy of Physiotherapy UKI. Data collection through questionnaires to students of Physiotherapy Academy UKI level 1, 2, and 3 with a sample of 53 students, then give a score of each statement of questionnaire.The result of correlation analysis shows that p = 0,584> Î± (0,05) ho is accepted, so there is no significant relationship between the two variables. To measure the closeness and intensity of the relationship between the two variables, test of correlation coefficient and simple linear regression. The result of correlation coefficient test (r) obtained by -0,077, lies below the value of -0.30 (very weak) thus can be said there is no relation between perception about physiotherapy profession with motivation learn student Akfis UKI. Result of linear regression analysis obtained equation: Y = 73,52 + (-0,088) X. This means that every 1 point decrease of perception value will influence motivation value equal to 0,088 times.Keywords: Perception, motivation, physiotherapy profession, and learning achievement. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bersifat deskriptif analitik, bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan hubungan persepsi tentang profesi fisioterapi dengan motivasi belajar siswa Akademi Fisioterapi UKI. Pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner kepada siswa Fisioterapi Academy UKI tingkat 1, 2, dan 3 dengan sampel sebanyak 53 siswa, kemudian memberikan skor masing-masing kuesioner pernyataan. Hasil analisis korelasi menunjukkan bahwa p = 0,584> Î± (0,05) ho diterima, sehingga tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kedua variabel tersebut. Untuk mengukur kedekatan dan intensitas hubungan antara kedua variabel tersebut, uji koefisien korelasi dan regresi linier sederhana. Hasil uji koefisien korelasi (r) diperoleh sebesar -0,077, berada di bawah nilai -0,30 (sangat lemah) sehingga dapat dikatakan tidak ada hubungan antara persepsi tentang profesi fisioterapi dengan motivasi belajar siswa Akfis UKI. Hasil analisis regresi linier diperoleh persamaan: Y = 73,52 + (-0,088) X. Artinya setiap 1 titik penurunan nilai persepsi akan mempengaruhi nilai motivasi sebesar 0,088 kali.Kata kunci: Persepsi, motivasi, profesi fisioterapi, dan prestasi belajar.

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The Influence of the Application of Marketing Mix on the Purchase Decision of Prospective Consumers of Grand Cempaka Housing

KnE Social Sciences ◽

10.18502/kss.v4i3.6391 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Gesang Sudrajad ◽

J.E Sutanto

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Marketing Mix ◽

Marketing Strategies ◽

Purchase Decision ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of simultaneous and partial marketing mix on the purchase decision of prospective consumers of Grand Cempaka Housing.This research uses quantitative methods, and is a survey research from the types of explanatory research whose focus is placed on relational research: studying the relationship of variables. The object of research is the residents of Pasuruan City and the sample in this study is the Prospective Consumer of Grand Cempaka Housing. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis methods.The results of the analysis show that Products, Prices, Places and Promotions simultaneously have a significant effect on the Decision of Purchasing Prospective Consumers of Grand Cempaka Housing. This shows that the marketing mix is one of the marketing strategies that should be considered so that the implementation of the marketing strategy can run successfully because the elements in the marketing mix influence each other. Variables in the marketing mix which include Products, Prices, Places and Promotions partially have a significant effect on the Decision of Purchasing Prospective Consumers of Grand Cempaka Housing. Keywords: marketing mix; purchase decision; property; housing

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ANALISIS PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT PELADANG DI KAWASAN PERBATASAN KABUPATEN KAPUAS HULU KALIMANTAN BARAT

JURNAL HUTAN LESTARI ◽

10.26418/jhl.v7i4.37843 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Yuli Widyawati ◽

Emi Roslinda

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Family Members ◽

Working Hours ◽

Survey Method ◽

Net Income ◽

Land Area ◽

Farmer Income ◽

The Relationship ◽

Planting Season

Shifting cultivation is an activity that cannot be separated from the community around the border of Kapuas Hulu Regency. Various factors influence the income of farmers. The aims of this research was to determine the income of rice farming on farmers and the relationship between income and the land area, the number of family members working in the fields and the number of working hours. Data was collected for two months from March 2016 until May 2016 at the study site through interviews with 97 families who were deliberately selected based on certain criteria. The method used in this study is a survey method with interviews using questionnaires. The collected data analyzed using associative descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the average net income obtained by farmers is Rp. 2,379,917.76 / respondent / planting season. If the labor wage costs are calculated, the farmer's income becomes Rp. -4,181,680,186 / respondent / planting season due to pest attacks. The results of the regression analysis show the relationship between farmer income and the variable land area, the number of family members working in the field and the number of working hours simultaneously have a significant effect on farmer income. Partially, only the variable number of working hours has a significant effect on farmer income in the border area of Kapuas Hulu Regency.Keywords: income, land area, working hours, family members, cultivators

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Perceptions of Parental Bonding and Symptom Severity in Adults with Depression: Mediation by Personality Dimensions

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/070674370004500305 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 45 (3) ◽

pp. 263-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

Murray W Enns ◽

Brian J Cox ◽

Derrick K Larsen

Keyword(s):

Parental Bonding ◽

Personality Factors ◽

Mediating Effects ◽

Personality Dimensions ◽

Personality Variables ◽

Socially Prescribed Perfectionism ◽

Parental Rearing ◽

Personality Vulnerabilities ◽

Concern Over Mistakes ◽

The Relationship

Objective: An association between anomalous parental bonding experiences (lack of parental care, overprotection, or both) and depression during adulthood has been observed in several studies. The objective of the present study was to evaluate several different personality dimensions as possible mediators of the relationship between perceptions of parental bonding and depressive symptoms in adulthood. Methods: Outpatients with depression (n = 138) completed the Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and several measures of proposed personality vulnerabilities to depression. The conceptual and methodological criteria of Baron and Kenny (1986) were used to assess possible mediating effects of personality variables. Results: In men, overprotection by their fathers was significantly associated with depression; neuroticism, socially prescribed perfectionism, and concern over mistakes acted as mediators of this relationship. In women, lack of care by their mothers was significantly associated with depression; self-criticism, socially prescribed perfectionism, and concern over mistakes mediated this relationship. Conclusions: The present study provides evidence that personality factors may mediate the observed relationship between parental rearing style and depression. These potential causal mechanisms warrant longitudinal evaluation.

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The value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a marker of renal damage in patients with H-type hypertension

Biomarkers in Medicine ◽

10.2217/bmm-2020-0638 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zhen-Ni Chen ◽

Yi-Ran Huang ◽

Xing Chen ◽

Kun Liu ◽

Si-Jin Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Renal Damage ◽

Operating Characteristic ◽

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽

Characteristic Curve ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio ◽

Lymphocyte Ratio ◽

The Relationship

Aim: To explore the relationship between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and renal damage in patients with H-type hypertension. Materials & methods: A total of 618 patients between 2017 and 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. Results: NLR was significantly correlated with renal damage in hypertension patients. Appropriate cut-off value for NLR (2.247) was determined by receiver operating characteristic curve; linear regression analysis showed that NLR and estimated glomerular filtration rate, blood urea nitrogen/creatinine has a significant negative correlation in H-type hypertension group (p < 0.05); logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of renal damage increased by 10% for each 1 umol/l increase of homocysteine, and 51% for each 1.0 increase of NLR in H-type hypertension patients. Conclusion: NLR worth popularizing in prediction of renal damage in patients with H-type hypertension.

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Stress Management and Resilience as a Psychological Resource in Case of Gelotophobia in the Context of Students’ Psychological Health

Sibirskiy psikhologicheskiy zhurnal ◽

10.17223/17267080/80/8 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 146-164

Author(s):

E.O. Zyatkova ◽

◽

I.Y. Stoyanova ◽

K.G. Yazykov ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Stress Management ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Male Students ◽

Rank Test ◽

And Gender ◽

Student’S T ◽

High Level ◽

Internal Balance ◽

Negative Factors ◽

The Relationship

In the article the manifestation of gelotophobia (fear of being laughed at) in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year students aged 17–22 years is described. The aim of the present study was to in-vestigate the manifestation of the fear of being laughed at and its influence on the components of students’ psychological health as a factor of predisposition to mental health disorders. According to this aim, three tasks were set. The first task was to identify the differences in gelotophobia depending on the duration of education and gender. The second task was to establish a link between personality traits and the level of gelotophobia. The third task was to observe the relationship between components of psychological health (resilience, stress management) and the level of gelotophobia. To identify the level of fear of being laughed at in a sample of students, we set the scales of the "GELOPH-15" questionnaire and specified them as low, moderate and high gelotophobia scores. Then, using the frequency analysis of students’ answers to this questionnaire, we found out that most responses indicated a moderate level of gelotophobia (71%), only 16% of answers indicate a low level, and 10% of answers present a high level of fear of being laughed at. Also 3% of students did not answer this ques-tionnaire. The results of this study demonstrated that gelotophobia is more typical for female than for male students. The data also showed that the manifestation of gelotophobia didn’t correlate to the duration of education. A comparative analysis using the Student's t-test in the female and male subgroups identified that young women in socially significant cases could hardly tolerate negative situations. Young men, on the other hand, were able to cope with stressful situations if they had internal balance. Using the Spearman rank test, a correlation analysis was performed between the scales of the characterological questionnaire and the level of gelotophobia. A relationship with the total score of gelotophobia, as well as with the average and low score of gelotophobia was found. No correlation with a high score of gelotophobia was found. The analysis of the results obtained showed that resilience and its components (involvement, control and risk acceptance) helps to reduce stress and the influ-ence of negative factors that cause fear in socially significant situations. The results corre-spond to the above stated aims and tasks. Further work in this direction will make it possible to develop a program of psychological support for students.

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