scholarly journals From First Sight to Friendship: A Longitudinal Social Relations Analysis of Stability and Change in Interpersonal Attraction

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitja Back ◽  
Stefan C. Schmukle ◽  
Boris Egloff
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Interpersonal Attraction ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Real Life ◽  
First Year ◽  
Stability And Change ◽  
Life Context ◽  
Large Round ◽  
Analysis Of Stability

The present study investigated interpersonal attraction from zero to long-term acquaintance in a real-life context. A social relations approach that distinguishes between perceiver effects (e.g., being a liker), target effects (e.g., being liked), and relationship effects (e.g., unique liking) of interpersonal attraction was applied. Fifty-four psychology freshmen judged each other when they encountered one another for the first time, and again after their first year of study, using large round-robin designs (1,431 dyads). Three main groups of findings were revealed. First, variability increased on all three levels of analysis, demonstrating a higher differentiation at long-term acquaintance. Second, social relations effects at zero acquaintance predicted the respective effects at long-term acquaintance, indicating rank-order stability. Third, reciprocity, assumed reciprocity, and meta-accuracy increased substantially, reflecting higher closeness and intimacy at long-term acquaintance. Results are in line with a dynamic social relations approach to stability and change in interpersonal attraction.

A Closer Look at First Sight: Social Relations Lens Model Analysis of Personality and Interpersonal Attraction at Zero Acquaintance

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitja D. Back ◽  
Stefan C. Schmukle ◽  
Boris Egloff
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Interpersonal Attraction ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Lens Model ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
The Social ◽  
Large Round ◽  
First Time ◽  
Zero Acquaintance ◽  
Target Effects

Based on a new theoretical framework—the Social Relations Lens Model—this study examined the influence of personality on real–life attraction at zero acquaintance. A group of psychology freshmen ( N = 73) was investigated upon encountering one another for the first time. Personality traits, attraction ratings and metaperceptions were assessed using a large round–robin design (2628 dyads). In line with our model, personality differentially predicted who was a liker and who expected to be liked (perceiver effects), who was popular and who was seen as a liker (target effects), as well as who liked whom and who expected to be liked by whom (relationship effects). Moreover, the influence of personality on attraction was mediated by observable physical, nonverbal and audible cues. Results allowed a closer look at first sight and underline the importance of combining componential and process approaches in understanding the interplay of personality and social phenomena. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

scholarly journals Effects of Anti-TNF Alpha Drugs on Disability in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Long-Term Real-Life Data from the Lorhen Registry

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Filippini ◽  
Chiara Bazzani ◽  
Fabiola Atzeni ◽  
Piercarlo Sarzi Puttini ◽  
Antonio Marchesoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Tnf Alpha ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Data ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Real Life Data ◽  
History Of

This study involving 1033 patients with RA confirms the effectiveness of etanercept, adalimumab, and infliximab in reducing RA-related disability even in patients with a history of highly active and longstanding RA. Moreover, we found that the improvement in disability was biphasic, with a marked improvement during the first year of anti-TNF therapy, followed by slower but significant recovery over the subsequent four years.

scholarly journals Evaluating changes in student health, wellbeing and social circumstances before and during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Australia

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12078
Author(s):  
Dannielle Post ◽  
Agnes Vitry ◽  
Katherine L. Baldock
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Student Employment ◽  
First Year ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Health Course

The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt on a global scale, with associated physical distancing restrictions and economic downturn having flow-on effects for mental health and wellbeing across the community, and for university students in particular. First-year pharmaceutical and medical science students completing a common introductory population health course at an Australian university are routinely surveyed at the beginning of the semester as part of the course. Survey data inform teaching approaches based on understanding the ‘real life’ commitments and health profiles of students, and deidentified data form part of the teaching material. The 2020 student cohort was invited to complete a second follow-up survey during COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions. A total of n = 126 students completed both the initial and follow-up surveys (50.6% response rate), and n = 99 (39.8% of the total cohort) consented for their data to be included in research. There was a non-significant decrease in student employment; however, 22% of all students reported loss of work due to COVID-19. There was a statistically significant decrease in the proportion of students undertaking sufficient levels of physical activity, and a statistically significant increase in reported family stressors associated with loss of employment or an inability to gain employment between March and May 2020. Two-thirds of respondents reported increased stress as an impact of the transition to online learning. Implementation of holistic strategies, incorporating attention to additional factors influencing students’ capacity to engage in study, and which may have long-term impacts across the life of the degree program, should be considered.

AB0641 MANAGING ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS (AS) WITH SHORT TERM BIOSIMILAR ADALIMUMAB REGIMEN IN A RESOURCE STRAPPED SETTING: A PROTOCOL DRIVEN COMMUNITY CLINIC ORIENTED STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1615.1-1615
Author(s):  
A. Chopra ◽  
N. Khadke ◽  
M. Saluja ◽  
T. Kianifard ◽  
A. Venugopalan
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
First Year ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
One Year

Background:We were handicapped by the exorbitant cost of innovator anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF) drugs. Despite limited use, we sometimes observed long-term benefits following short term induction like use. Emboldened by advent of biosimilars, we carried out an investigational study.Objectives:To evaluate the effectiveness of a short regimen of biosimilar (Bs) Adalimumab in ASMethods:50 consenting patients (86% B27+) naïve for biologics and negative for latent TB screen were enrolled into an observational design study of one year; Baseline mean values for age, duration, ASDAS and CRP was 31 years, 98.8 months, 4.6 and 64 mg per dl respectively. During the first year, patients were begun with 40 mg Bs Adalimumab (Bs-ADL) (Exemptia™), injected fortnight, for 12-16 weeks. No patient received DMARD or steroid in the first year of study. Patients continued standard of care follow up program in the clinic. The ASAS (Assessment Spondyloarthritis International Society) improvement indices were used. Standard intention-to-treat analysis was performed; significant p <0.05.Results:Optimum ASAS 40 improvement was observed at week 12 (68%); substantial improvement lasted till week 36. At one year, the ASAS 40 was 38%; ASAS partial remission 22% patients. Pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF α and IL-17) showed conspicuous reduction; maximum drop in IL-6 at week 24 (See Figure). 11 patients withdrew in the first year. 30 patients completed two years and 22 patients completed 3 year follow up. Over time, there was substantial loss in the ASAS 20 and 40 responses but patients seemed satisfied with the on-going symptomatic relief and improved function. Admittedly, patients showed more adherences to advice on physical exercise and stress reduction. Flares were more frequent after 1 year requiring short term round the clock NSAID; only 5 patients could afford to repeat a short term Bs-ADL regimen and one patient underwent hip arthroplasty. None received steroids and 5 patients were begun on Sulfasalazine in the second year and monitored. We could not evaluate structural modification (AS). Selected outcomes over 2 and 3 years from the current study will be compared to matched control (derived from the clinic database). None developed TB or any serious drug related toxicity. 2 patients developed recurrent uveitis.Conclusion:This real life documented experience unravelled impressive long term benefits following a kick start short term induction regimen of Biosimilar Adalimumab in AS. Though contrary to standard practice, this seemed a practical solution in our setting. We speculate a psychological and motivational boost rather than a prolonged real time biological effect (Bs-ADL) for this phenomenon. Our study has important socioeconomic bearing and merits validation.Acknowledgement:This was essentially a non-commercial investigator-initiated study. Zydus Cedilla India provided a generous research grant with free of cost Bs_ADL to several patients and a large concession in the cost to the rest.Disclosure of Interests:Arvind Chopra Grant/research support from: Zydus Pharamceutical Ltd India, Nagnath Khadke: None declared, Manjit Saluja: None declared, Toktam Kianifard: None declared, Anuradha Venugopalan: None declared

Teaching During the Pandemic? An Opportunity to Enhance Curriculum

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-238
Author(s):  
M. Courtney Hughes ◽  
Beverly W. Henry ◽  
Michael R. Kushnick
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Education Theory ◽  
Life Context ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The rapid transition of courses to an emergency remote teaching and learning format at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 created challenges across the university landscape for faculty and students and, inevitably, affects the future of higher education. We drew upon education theory, evidence-based teaching practices, and insights from a rapid-response survey of academics in the fields of public health, health promotion, and health communication about their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19. This article aims to help educators explore potential strategies to incorporate the lessons and reality of the pandemic into their curriculum. Shifting expectations and bringing pedagogy to the remote tools are among the several suggestions offered here to ease frustration and teach students in the short- and long-term. We encourage academics to consider the situational factors that can affect teaching and learning by putting forth a series of questions to reflect upon when reassessing the real-life context of a course.

Real-Life Data in the Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Results from the Imaculaweb Registry Evaluated in a Single Italian Medical Retina Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 243 (6) ◽  
pp. 453-460
Author(s):  
Massimo Nicolò ◽  
Alessia Morlacchi ◽  
Francesca Cappelli ◽  
Lorenzo Ferro Desideri ◽  
Virginia Colombo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Subretinal Fluid ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
First Year ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Real Life Data ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Change In Mean ◽  
Number Of Injections

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The aim of this study is to assess and compare the long-term clinical efficacy of anti-VEGF drugs using the Imaculaweb registry. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In this observational study based on the Imaculaweb registry, outcome measures were the number of injections, the change in mean visual acuity (VA) and central macular thickness (CMT), and the time between diagnosis and the first injection. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In total, 126 eyes of 109 patients were included in the study. The mean VA was 49.4 ± 21.4, 54.1 ± 22.2, 51.6 ± 24.9, and 48.3 ± 25.7 letters at baseline and at the 1-, 2-, and 3-year follow-ups, respectively. Significant VA increases (<i>p</i> = 0.0002 for the first year and <i>p</i> = 0.045 for the second year) were documented at years 1 and 2 but not at year 3 (<i>p</i> = 0.8). The mean number of injections was 5.2, 2.6, and 2.3 at the 1-, 2-, and 3-year follow-ups, respectively. In the first year, 30% of the patients received at least 7 injections, while only 6.4% received &#x3c;3 injections. CMT decreased significantly during the overall follow-up period, and intra- and subretinal fluid decreased (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.0001). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Imaculaweb turned out to be an effective tool to collect and share clinical data as well as to monitor patient outcome.

A Longitudinal Field Investigation of Narcissism and Popularity Over Time: How Agentic and Antagonistic Aspects of Narcissism Shape the Development of Peer Relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Leckelt ◽  
Katharina Geukes ◽  
Albrecht C. P. Küfner ◽  
Lisa M. Niemeyer ◽  
Roos Hutteman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Grandiose Narcissism ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Peer Network ◽  
Using Data

Grandiose narcissism has been linked to initial popularity but to later unpopularity in peer groups and laboratory contexts. Do these effects on peer relationships also emerge in larger real-life contexts and what are the underlying behavioral processes (i.e., behavioral expressions, interpersonal perceptions)? Using data from the longitudinal CONNECT field study ( N = 126), we investigated effects of agentic and antagonistic aspects of grandiose narcissism on emerging popularity in a complete peer network. A cohort of psychology first-year students was assessed with a quasiexperimental, experience-sampling methodology involving online surveys, diaries, and behavioral observations. In contrast to previous laboratory research, narcissism was unrelated to popularity at the level of zero-order correlations. However, results indicated that (a) an agentic behavioral pathway fostered popularity across time, and an antagonistic behavioral pathway drove the long-term decline in popularity, and (b) the two pathways were differentially related to agentic (admiration) and antagonistic (rivalry) aspects of narcissism.

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