scholarly journals Wer nutzt Internetkontaktbörsen in Deutschland?

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-292
Author(s):  
Florian Schulz ◽  
Jan Skopek ◽  
Doreen Klein ◽  
Andreas Schmitz
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Mate Selection ◽  
Online Dating ◽  
Marriage Market ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Internet Dating ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Selection Research ◽  
Representative National Sample

This paper seeks to identify, who is using online dating sites in Germany. Theoretically, it is drawn on the debate about the digital divide of society and the findings of sociological mate selection research. Several hypotheses are presented on how individuals using internet dating vary in socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. These considerations are then tested empirically, using the data of the ARD/ZDF-Online Study 2007, a representative national sample of internet behaviour in Germany. Compared to the total population, the results show that online daters are rather male, younger, higher educated and live in households with a higher income. Compared to all internet users, online daters are also rather male, younger and living in single households; however, lower educated individuals are slightly overrepresented. Our work contributes to the research by showing that the propensity of men and women to participate in online dating depends on their individual perspectives at the marriage market. Particularly higher educated women and lower educated men belong to those groups that try to extend their pool of partners by using dating sites. Zusammenfassung Der Aufsatz stellt die Frage, wer in Deutschland die Möglichkeit der internetgestützten Partnersuche nutzt. Ausgehend von der Debatte um digitale Ungleichheiten werden in Auseinandersetzung mit den Erkenntnissen der soziologischen Partnerwahlforschung theoretische Hypothesen formuliert, nach welchen sozialstrukturellen Merkmalen die Teilnahme am Onlinedating variiert. Diese Überlegungen werden auf Basis der Daten der ARD/ZDF-Onlinestudie 2007, einer für Deutschland repräsentativen Erhebung zur Internetnutzung, empirisch geprüft. Verglichen mit der Gesamtbevölkerung zeigt sich, dass die Onlinedater eher männlich, jünger und höher gebildet sind, sowie tendenziell in Haushalten mit höherem Einkommen leben. Verglichen mit den Internetnutzern sind die Onlinedater wiederum eher männlich, jünger und alleinwohnend; allerdings sind hier niedriger gebildete Personen leicht überrepräsentiert. In Erweiterung zu früheren Untersuchungen zeigen unsere Ergebnisse, dass die Neigung von Männern und Frauen, am Onlinedating teilzunehmen, von ihren jeweiligen Perspektiven am Heiratsmarkt abhängig ist. Vor allem höher gebildete Frauen und niedrig gebildete Männer gehören dabei zu den Gruppen, die durch die Nutzung von Online-Kontaktbörsen ihre Partnersuche ausweiten.

A picture is a thousand inferences: First impressions and mate selection in the internet dating market

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Olivola ◽  
Alexander Todorov ◽  
Ali Hortacsu ◽  
Dan Ariely
Keyword(s):  
Mate Selection ◽  
First Impressions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Dating

Mediterranean diet and waist circumference in a representative national sample of young Spaniards

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 516-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helmut Schröder ◽  
Michelle A. Mendez ◽  
Lourdes Ribas-Barba ◽  
Maria-Isabel Covas ◽  
Lluis Serra-Majem
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Representative National Sample

scholarly journals A comparison of recommendations and received treatment for mood and anxiety disorders in a representative national sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin A. R. Woolf ◽  
Jeanne V. A. Williams ◽  
Dina H. Lavorato ◽  
Andrew G. M. Bulloch ◽  
Scott B. Patten
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Mood And Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Representative National Sample

scholarly journals Dose response association of objective physical activity with mental health in a representative national sample of adults: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paquito Bernard ◽  
Isabelle Doré ◽  
Romain Ahmed Jérôme ◽  
Gabriel Hains-Monfette ◽  
Kingsbury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dose Response ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Generalized Additive Models ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Additive Models ◽  
Curvilinear Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Representative National Sample

Although higher physical activity (PA) levels are associated with better mental health, previous findings about the shape of the dose–response relationship between PA and mental health are inconsistent. Furthermore, this association may differ according to sedentary levels. We investigated the cross-sectional dose-response associations between objectively measured PA and mental health in a representative national sample of adults. We also examined whether sedentary time modified the PA - mental health associations. Based on 2007-2013 Canadian Health Measures Survey data, PA and sedentary time were measured using accelerometry among 8150 participants, aged 20 to 79 years. Generalized additive models with a smooth function were fitted to examine associations between minutes per day of moderate and vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA (LPA), daily steps (combined or not with sedentary time) and self-rated mental health. A significant curvilinear relationship between average daily minutes of MVPA and mental health was observed, with increasing benefits up to 50 minutes/day. For LPA, a more complex shape (monotonic and curvilinear) was found. For daily steps, inverted U-shaped curve suggested increasing benefits until a plateau between 5000 and 16000 steps. The MVPA-LPA combination was significantly associated with mental health but with a complex pattern. The tested PA-sedentary time combinations showed that increasing sedentary time decreased the positive PA-mental health associations. Non-linear dose-response patterns between the PA modalities and self-reported mental health were observed. Optimal doses of daily minutes of MVPA, LPA, MVPA combined with LPA and daily steps are independently associated with better mental health in adults. The results also suggest that PA-mental health associations could be hampered by daily sedentary time.

scholarly journals The role and importance of value-based segmentation on the cohort of millennials: Case study Serbia

Marketing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-57
Author(s):  
Tatjana Mamula-Nikolić ◽  
Nenad Perić ◽  
Stefan Alimpić
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Representative National Sample

The paper deals with the value-based segmentation conducted on Millennials generation in Serbia. It presents the research findings of the five segments of the Serbian Millennials according to their values and life style. The subject of defining the set of segments was processed by conducting a cluster and factor analysis on the representative national sample of Millennials in Serbia. Once the cluster analysis discovered the segments, the next step was to understand the essence of the clusters or segments. The sample is consisted of 1000 respondents, reflecting the population structure of the Serbian generation Y according to gender, age, region and type of settlement (urban / rural). The analysis showed some quite interesting and in some parts contradictory results. The results of this survey are relevant for sociologists, strategists, communications professionals and managers who are interested in this generation of voters, consumers, employees, leaders and entrepreneurs.

Bridging the digital divide

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Vahid Aqili ◽  
Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Points Of View

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show how the digital divide has become a common metaphor originating from now nearly obsolete phrases such as “information have and have nots” and “information rich and information poor”. The article aims to focus on several dimensions of the digital divide that pertain to service as well as the responsibilities of libraries.Design/methodology/approachThis article places emphasis on the role of librarians and information professionals in bridging the digital divide by indicating some aspects related to it as evidenced in the literature including its definition, aspects, factors affecting, and internet users.FindingsLibraries are treated as one of the major social tools which can solve the information divide rooted in the digital divide and contribute to the realization of democratic society.Research limitations/implicationsThis article revolves around the authors' points of view. So, further studies, especially comparative research between developed and developing countries which vary in terms of digital divide rate, can help to understand the real role librarians and information professionals play.Practical implicationsRethinking the digital divide, librarians must redesign and redefine their service menu for their customers through thinking functionally. They also need to review the various IT devices and information services available and examine which can be employed to present a more effective library service. In addition, policy‐makers should consider the vital role that librarians can play in the realization of knowledge‐based society and sustainable development.Originality/valueThis paper provides a theoretical basis for librarians to be more active and sedulous and policy‐makers to be vigilant and place much value for information sector and its professionals, particularly librarians working in various libraries.

scholarly journals What Factors are Associated with Flourishing? Results from a Large Representative National Sample

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1351-1370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra ◽  
M. E. Pieterse ◽  
C. H. C. Drossaert ◽  
G. J. Westerhof ◽  
R. de Graaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Sample ◽  
Representative National Sample ◽  
Large Representative

Sponsoring the football national team

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 625-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Brochado ◽  
Pedro Dionísio ◽  
Maria Carmo Leal
Keyword(s):  
National Sample ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Team ◽  
Brand Building ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Image Congruence ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Representative National Sample ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose A key concern in sports sponsorship decisions is knowing under what conditions sponsorship can effectively act as a brand building tool. The purpose of this study is to list attributes to use when examining congruency in the sponsorship of national football teams. The second aim was to test whether being a client of the sponsor brand and being involved with the sponsee moderates the relationship between image congruence and sponsorship response. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected on four sponsors of the Portuguese national team, just before the 20th Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup. Analyses were conducted on a representative national sample of fans. The research design encompassed a two-step approach. First, qualitative analysis identified the main attributes that fans associate with the national team. In the second quantitative phase, moderated regression analysis was used to test the proposed model. Findings This study confirmed sponsor–sponsee congruence in seven attributes (i.e. national symbol, strength, strong emotions, happiness, optimism, connection and positive feelings) enhances positive brand image and fans’ involvement with the national team moderates this relationship. Positive sponsorship outcomes tend to be higher for sponsors when fans are currently clients of the sponsor brand. Originality/value This study adds to previous research by using mixed methods to study sponsor–sponsee congruence regarding national teams and by testing whether fans being clients of sponsors and being involved with sponsees moderate sponsor–sponsee congruence.

Establishing the Human Dimension of the Digital Divide

2011 ◽  
pp. 23-47
Author(s):  
Helen Partridge
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Human Dimension ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Precise Understanding ◽  
The Social

This chapter will explore the human dimension of the digital divide. It argues that existing digital divide research takes primarily a socio-economic perspective and that few studies have considered the social, psychological or cultural barriers that may contribute to digital inequality within community. This chapter will discuss an ongoing research project that explores the psychological factors that contribute to the digital divide. Using the Social Cognitive Theory, the research examines the Internet self-efficacy of Internet users and non-users in Brisbane, Australia and San Jose, California, USA. Developing a psychological perspective of the digital divide will expand current understanding of a phenomenon that has far reaching social and economic implications. It will allow a more precise understanding of what is and who represents the digital divide in community. Organisations who are involved in bridging the digital divide will be better placed to develop strategies and programs that can more effectively narrow the gap between ICT “haves” and “have-nots”.

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