scholarly journals Longitudinal Associations of Narcissism with Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Institutional Outcomes: An Investigation Using a Representative Sample of the German Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Leckelt ◽  
David Richter ◽  
Eunike Wetzel ◽  
Mitja D. Back
Keyword(s):  
Representative Sample ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
German Population ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Grandiose Narcissism ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unidimensional Construct ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Most studies have treated grandiose narcissism as a unidimensional construct and investigated its associations in cross-sectional convenience samples. The present research systematically addresses these limitations by investigating the associations of agentic and antagonistic aspects of narcissism in the interpersonal, intrapersonal, and institutional domains, cross-sectionally and longitudinally in a population-representative sample. We used data (N = 1,526) from the representative, longitudinal German Socio-economic Panel study innovation sample (SOEP-IS). Both pre-registered and exploratory research questions regarding interpersonal, intrapersonal, and institutional outcomes of agentic and antagonistic aspects of narcissism were tested. Cross-sectional associations generally confirmed the differential adaptivity of narcissism aspects: While agentic narcissism was related tofriendship, happiness, self-esteem, employment, leadership and income, antagonistic narcissism was negatively related tointrapsychic adjustment. Longitudinally, agentic aspects were positively associated with holding a leadership position while the antagonistic aspects were related to lowerself-esteem and being unemployed. Additional differentiated longitudinal associations were found for different age groups with most associations being more pronounced in middle adulthood. The present research highlights the importance of studying grandiose narcissism as a two-dimensional construct, in populations that are diverse and representative of the broader population, and with outcomes relevant to the population studied.

scholarly journals Cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking in a representative sample of English school pupils: Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Hagger-Johnson ◽  
Steven Bell ◽  
Annie Britton ◽  
Noriko Cable ◽  
Mark Conner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Alcohol Drinking ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
English School ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

scholarly journals Messung von Arbeitsorientierungen: Theoretische Fundierung und Test alternativer kausaler Meßmodelle

1983 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variables ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
German Population ◽  
The West ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Correspondence Rules

AbstractIn this paper we deal firstly with epistemological foundations of the process of operationalization in general and the character of correspondence rules in particular. After this we discuss the theoretical foundation of a scale for measuring work motivation. We explicate three different approaches, which can be used as a theoretical background for this scale. As a next step we specify and test different measurement theories relating the observable and the latent variables and compare their suitability. The sample used is a representative sample of the West-German population in 1980. Finally we test the stability of the best model in different age groups .

scholarly journals Collective Narcissism, In-Group Satisfaction, and Solidarity in the Face of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Federico ◽  
Agnieszka Golec ◽  
Tomasz Baran
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Fate ◽  
Group Satisfaction ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
The Face

The present study explored the antecedents of solidarity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that solidarity during mass emergencies involves the development of a social identity encompassing those facing a common fate, we examined how national in-group satisfaction (a belief that the national in-group and one’s membership in it are of high value) versus national collective narcissism (a belief that the national in-group is exceptional and entitled to privileged treatment, but not sufficiently recognized by others) predicted solidarity with those affected by the pandemic in Poland. The results of cross-sectional and dynamic analyses from a panel study on a representative sample of Polish adults indicate that in-group satisfaction predicted greater COVID-19 solidarity, whereas collective narcissism predicted reduced COVID-19 solidarity.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Borrelia burgdorferi-Specific Antibodies: Seroconversion and Seroreversion between Two Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Surveys among Adults in Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1859
Author(s):  
Tom Woudenberg ◽  
Stefanie Böhm ◽  
Merle Böhmer ◽  
Katharina Katz ◽  
Niklas Willrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Borrelia Burgdorferi ◽  
Seroconversion Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Population Based ◽  
German Population ◽  
Strong Response ◽  
Screening Assay ◽  
Serological Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Lyme borreliosis (LB) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi spp. is the most common human tick-borne disease in Europe. Although seroprevalence studies are conducted in several countries, rates of seroconversion and seroreversion are lacking, and they are essential to determine the risk of infection. Seropositivity was determined using a two-step approach—first, a serological screening assay, and in the event of a positive or equivocal result, a confirmatory immunoblot assay. Seroconversion and seroreversion rates were assessed from blood samples taken from participants included in two nation-wide population-based surveys. Moreover, the impact of antigen reactivity on seroreversion rates was assessed. The seroprevalence of antibodies reacting against B. burgdorferi spp. in the German population was 8.5% (95% CI 7.5–9.6) in 1997–99 and 9.3% (95% CI 8.3–10.4) in 2008–2011. Seroprevalence increased with age, up to 20% among 70–79 year-olds. The age-standardized seroprevalence remained the same. The yearly seroconversion rate was 0.45% (95% CI: 0.37–0.54), and the yearly seroreversion rate was 1.47% (95% CI: 1.24–2.17). Lower levels of antibodies were associated with seroreversion. Participants with a strong response against antigen p83 had the lowest odds on seroreversion. Given the yearly seroreversion rate of 1.47% and a seroprevalence up to 20% in the oldest age groups, at least 20% of the German population becomes infected with B. burgdorferi in their lifetime. The slight increase in seroprevalence between the two serosurveys was caused by an aging population.

scholarly journals Exploring Change in Trend of Homicide Incidence Rate in Iran from 2006 to 2016: Applying Segmented Regression Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. e00477-e00477
Author(s):  
Hajar Nazari Kangavari ◽  
Abdolrazagh Barzegar ◽  
Seyed Davood Mirtorabi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Ghadirzadeh ◽  
Mehdi Forouzesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Segmented Regression ◽  
Annual Percent Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percent Change ◽  
Joint Point ◽  
Segmented Regression Model

Background: Murder is one of the public health problems. According to the WHO reports, murder is fourth leading cause of death among young people. The aim of this study was applying joint point regression model to study trend of homicide mortality in Iran, 2006-2016. Study design: A cross-sectional panel (pseudo-panel) study. Methods: Homicide data during 2006 to 2016 were extracted from Iranian legal medicine organization. Trends of homicide incidence were summarized by annual percent change (APC) and average annual percent change (AAPC) using non-linear segmented regression model. Results: Totally, 26918 homicide cases occurred during the period from 2006 to 2016. The highest and lowest frequency was related to the 15-29 yr (46.5%) and 0-4 yr (1.5%) age groups, respectively. The homicide incidence rate of the country in 2016 was 2.81 per 100,000. The four provinces of Sistan & Baluchistan, Khuzestan, Kerman and Ilam had the highest incidence rate in 2016, respectively. During the study period, the incidence rate of homicide in Iran and men have been significantly decreased (APC: -2.8% (95% CI: -3.9, -1.7) and -3.2% (95% CI: - 4.5, -1.8) respectively (P<0.001)). Conclusion: The pattern of homicide rate has a downward trend in the country. Moreover, the varying observed trends in some provinces can be due to the variability in mental, geographical, socio-economic and cultural conditions in each region.

scholarly journals Revised Short Screening Version of the Profile of Mood States (POMS) From the German General Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Petrowski ◽  
Cornelia Albani ◽  
Markus Zenger ◽  
Elmar Brähler ◽  
Bjarne Schmalbach
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
General Population ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Great Relevance ◽  
Research Questions

The present study was conducted with the aim of constructing and validating a short form of the Profile of Mood States (POMS). The POMS is a widely-applied measure for the assessment of an individual's mood. Thus, it is of great relevance for many research questions in clinical and social psychology. To develop the short scale, we first examined psychometric properties and found the optimal 16-item solution among all valid combinations of the full POMS in an exploratory subsample (n = 1,029) of our complete representative sample of the German general population. We then validated this model in a confirmatory subsample (n = 977). Additionally, we examined its invariance across age groups and sex, as well as its reliability. Our results indicate that the POMS-16 is a valid and reliable measure of mood states with minimal losses compared to the 35-item version. Particularly where brevity and an economical assessment is desired, the POMS-16 should be considered.

scholarly journals Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Illness in KSA (Cross Sectional Study)

2021 ◽  
pp. 527-532
Author(s):  
Eman AbdulAziz Balbaid ◽  
Miasser Mustafa Alarnaouti ◽  
Hoda Jehad Abousada ◽  
Sahar Abdulhaq Albloshi ◽  
Salma Ali AlAhmar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Co Morbidity

Background: The shortage of prevalence data based on a representative sample of the general population, as well as the small number of disorders covered in co-morbidity studies, are major issues in autoimmune disease research. In this study, the incidence of autoimmune illnesses in a representative sample of Saudi Arabia's general population is documented, and the hypothesis of an overall relationship between these diseases is explored. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study to spot light on the prevalence of autoimmune disease among Saudi population. Since the aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of autoimmune disease and their relationship with chronic illnesses among Saudi, this is the suitable design for this research. The study was carried out among Saudi population. Data were collected from general population using questionnaire. Participants were chosen via probability simple random sampling technique. Participants were selected from the general population. The expected number of sample size was 700 participants. However, the study included 802 participants. Results: The study included the participation of 802 participants from both genders and different age groups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There were 436 female participants (54.4%) and 366 males (45.6%) took place in this study. The most prevalent age group was 45-54 years (n= 232, 28.9%). There were 199 participants reported having a family history of autoimmune diseases (24.8%). Furthermore, there were 186 participants who are using medications for high cholesterol level (23.2%) with no significant for gender (P= 0.08). Diabetes was prevalent among 203 participants (25.3%), blood pressure disorder (n= 211, 26.3%), ulcerative colitis (n= 137, 17.1%) and other comorbid conditions. Conclusion: In conclusion, this survey confirm relatively high prevalence of autoimmune disease among Saudi population. In addition, participants suffered from additionally comorbid conditions.

Association of organic food consumption with obesity in a nationally representative sample

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Corentin J. Gosling ◽  
Aurélie Goncalves ◽  
Mickaël Ehrminger ◽  
Richard Valliant
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Organic Food Consumption

Abstract The increased prevalence and adverse health consequences of obesity have made it one of the leading public health issues in recent years. Importantly, several epidemiological studies have revealed significant associations between BMI and organic food consumption. However, although these studies have suggested that this factor holds promise to prevent obesity, they all suffer from methodological limitations, including self-reporting methods to assess BMI, not controlling for potential confounding factors or using a non-representative sample. Moreover, all were restricted to an adult sample. We present the results of a cross-sectional epidemiological study assessing the association of organic food consumption with BMI and obesity in a representative lifespan French sample (INCA3 study). Objective methods were used to measure BMI, and several potentially confounding variables were controlled for. In total, 1775 children and adolescents and 2121 adults underwent anthropometric measurements and completed questionnaires concerning their dietary habits and lifestyle. Unadjusted models systematically revealed negative associations between organic food consumption and both BMI and obesity across all age groups. These associations tended to remain statistically significant even after controlling for several confounding variables concerning socio-economic status, quality of the diet and physical activity. The effect sizes were, however, small. These data confirm the association between organic food consumption and obesity during both childhood and adulthood. Evidence from randomised controlled trials is required to investigate causality between organic food consumption and lower BMI or obesity rate.

scholarly journals Collective Narcissism, In-Group Satisfaction, and Solidarity in the Face of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 194855062096365
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Federico ◽  
Agnieszka Golec de Zavala ◽  
Tomasz Baran
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Fate ◽  
Group Satisfaction ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
The Face

The present study explored the antecedents of solidarity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that solidarity during mass emergencies involves the development of a social identity encompassing those facing a common fate, we examined how national in-group satisfaction (IS, a belief that the national in-group and one’s membership in it are of high value) versus national collective narcissism (CN, a belief that the national in-group is exceptional and entitled to privileged treatment but not sufficiently recognized by others) predicted solidarity with those affected by the pandemic in Poland. The results of cross-sectional and dynamic analyses from a panel study on a representative sample of Polish adults indicate that IS predicted greater COVID-19 solidarity, whereas CN predicted reduced COVID-19 solidarity.

The More Negative the More Impact

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Engel ◽  
Herbert Bless
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Negative Information ◽  
German Population ◽  
Domain Satisfaction ◽  
Specific Domain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Overall Life Satisfaction

Abstract. The present research investigates the relation between different domain satisfactions (e.g., health, income, etc.) and overall life satisfaction. Based on theorizing on the differences between positive and negative information, we assumed that specific domain satisfactions particularly are correlated with overall life satisfaction when the specific domain satisfactions (a) are low rather than high and (b) have declined rather than increased. Relying on a nationally representative sample of the German population (Socio-Economic Panel), we tested these considerations with both a cross-sectional and a longitudinal design. The findings strongly support that the more negative the domain satisfaction the more pronounced was the relation between domain and overall life satisfaction – both when negativity was assessed relative to other domains as well as when negativity was assessed relative to prior satisfaction with the same domain.

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