Protocol for a Systematic Review of Masculinity and Relationship Satisfaction Among Men and Women

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Relationship Outcomes ◽  
Traditional Masculinity ◽  
The Relationship

Previous research has examined the relationship among masculinity and relationship outcomes and generally have found support that masculinity is related to lower relationship satisfaction. More specifically, men who adhere to traditional masculinity or who endorse traditional masculinity report lower relationship and sexual satisfaction, and women whose male partners adhere to and endorse more traditional masculinity also have lower relationship satisfaction. However, neither a meta-analysis nor a systematic review of how studies have operationalized and measured both masculinity and relationship satisfaction have been performed on this relationship. In addition, little is known whether studies using dyadic or individual participants are systematically different. To address these issues, a systematic review will be conducted examining the role of masculinity (adherence or endorsement) on relationship satisfaction for men and women. The implications of these findings will be addressed.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of Altruistic and Game-playing Love

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Dabiriyan Tehrani ◽  
Sara Yamini
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Game Playing ◽  
Love Styles ◽  
Collectivistic Culture ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
Collectivistic Cultures ◽  
The Relationship

This systematic review aimed to find attitudes toward Altruistic and Game-playing love styles across individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Addressing major moderators concerning Altruistic and Game-playing love styles are the secondary objectives of this review. This review included 102 articles comprising samples from 37 countries (N = 41997). The findings of this meta-analysis show that there is a collectivistic and individualistic difference in Game-playing but not in the Altruistic love style. Collectivistic and individualistic cultures, on average, demonstrate the same perception concerning the Altruistic love style, whereas collectivistic culture shows the Game-playing love style more strongly. To explain the role of moderators in key measures, the subgroup analysis and meta-regression show that both Game-playing and Altruistic love styles decline by increasing the length of the relationship. Likewise, having children affects these love styles such that the Altruistic love style is improved, and the Game-playing love style is reduced by the presence of children in families.

scholarly journals A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on metaphor comprehension in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: Do task properties matter?

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 1421-1454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamar Kalandadze ◽  
Valentina Bambini ◽  
Kari-Anne B. Næss
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Syntactic Structure ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Response Format ◽  
Metaphor Comprehension ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience difficulty in comprehending metaphors compared to individuals with typical development (TD). However, there is a large variation in the results across studies, possibly related to the properties of the metaphor tasks. This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis (a) explored the properties of the metaphor tasks used in ASD research, and (b) investigated the group difference between individuals with ASD and TD on metaphor comprehension, as well as the relationship between the task properties and any between-study variation. A systematic search was undertaken in seven relevant databases. Fourteen studies fulfilled our predetermined inclusion criteria. Across tasks, we detected four types of response format and a great variety of metaphors in terms of familiarity, syntactic structure, and linguistic context. Individuals with TD outperformed individuals with ASD on metaphor comprehension (Hedges’ g = −0.63). Verbal explanation response format was utilized in the study showing the largest effect size in the group comparison. However, due to the sparse experimental manipulations, the role of task properties could not be established. Future studies should consider and report task properties to determine their role in metaphor comprehension, and to inform experimental paradigms as well as educational assessment.

scholarly journals The Role of Work-Family Conflict and Relationship Satisfaction in the Sexual Well-Being of Working Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 621-641
Author(s):  
Luka Jurković
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Relationship

Juggling the responsibilities of work and family domains has become a part of everyday life for most working adults. Research has shown that work-family conflict can potentially have negative effects on general well-being, health, relationship quality and job satisfaction. However, the potential effects of work-family conflict on sexual well-being of working adults is presently unknown. The primary aim of this study is to analyze the association between two directions of work-family conflict (work-to-family conflict – WIF, and family-to-work conflict – FIW) and sexual well-being among working adults, while taking into account the mediating role of relationship satisfaction. Data was collected in an online survey on a sample of 584 Croatian men and women that are currently living with a partner. The data was analyzed within a structural equations modelling framework. The analyses show that WIF conflict was negatively associated with sexual well-being, but only among women. On the other hand, relationship satisfaction mediated the relationship between FIW conflict and sexual well-being for both men and women. This study contributes to sparse and inconsistent knowledge on the relationship between work- -family conflict and sexual well-being among working adults.

scholarly journals Coffee Consumption and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Sartini ◽  
Nicola Bragazzi ◽  
Anna Spagnolo ◽  
Elisa Schinca ◽  
Gianluca Ottria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Decaffeinated Coffee ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Coffee is a blend of compounds related to gastrointestinal physiology. Given its popularity and the epidemiology of colorectal cancer, the impact of this beverage on public health could be considerable. Our aim was to provide an updated synthesis of the relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of colorectal cancer. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 prospective studies. Regarding colorectal cancer, no significant relationship was detected. Stratifying for ethnicity, a protective effect emerged in US subjects. Concerning colon cancer, coffee proved to exert a protective effect in men and women combined and in men alone. Stratifying for ethnicity, a significant protective effect was noted in European men only and in Asian women only. Concerning rectal cancer, no association was found. Decaffeinated coffee exhibited a protective effect against colorectal cancer in men and women combined. Studies were appraised for their quality by means of the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale for Cohort studies. Only one study proved to be of low quality. Ethnicity could explain the heterogeneity of the studies. However, little is known about the relationship between the genetic make-up and the risk of colorectal cancer associated with coffee. Further research is warranted.

Does adolescent self-esteem predict later life outcomes? A test of the causal role of self-esteem

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 319-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Boden ◽  
David M. Fergusson ◽  
L. John Horwood
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Relationship Outcomes ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis paper examines the relationship between self-esteem in adolescence and later mental health, substance use, and life and relationship outcomes in adulthood. The investigation analyzed data from a birth cohort of approximately 1,000 New Zealand young adults studied to the age of 25. Lower levels of self-esteem at age 15 were associated with greater risks of mental health problems, substance dependence, and lower levels of life and relationship satisfaction at ages 18, 21, and 25. Adjustment for potentially confounding factors reduced the strength of these associations to either moderate or statistically nonsignificant levels. It was concluded that the effects of self-esteem during adolescence on later developmental outcomes were weak, and largely explained by the psychosocial context within which self-esteem develops.

scholarly journals Circulating Nesfatin-1 Levels and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Zhai ◽  
Shi-Zhen Li ◽  
Xin-Tong Fan ◽  
Zhao Tian ◽  
Xiao-Qing Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Antidiabetic Treatment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Diabetes Patients

The role of nesfatin-1 in glucose homeostasis has been investigated previously. However, although numerous studies have examined the relationships between circulating nesfatin-1 levels and type 2 diabetes, the conclusions are contradictory. We aimed to probe the relationship between circulating nesfatin-1 levels and type 2 diabetes by meta-analysis. Seven studies including 328 type 2 diabetes patients and 294 control subjects were included. Although there was no obvious difference in circulating nesfatin-1 levels between patients with type 2 diabetes and the control group (MD = −0.04; 95% CI = −0.32 to −0.23), subgroup analysis showed higher nesfatin-1 levels in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients (MD = 0.59; 95% CI = 0.45 to 0.74) and significantly lower nesfatin-1 levels in type 2 diabetes patients receiving antidiabetic treatment (MD = −0.26; 95% CI = −0.33 to −0.20). In conclusion, the analysis supports a relationship between circulating nesfatin-1 levels and type 2 diabetes, where newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes was associated with an elevated Nesfatin-1 level, and type 2 diabetes patients receiving antidiabetic treatment showed lower circulating nesfatin-1 levels.

scholarly journals Increased levels of YKL-40 in patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanwan Luo ◽  
Lingmin Zhang ◽  
Lingling Sheng ◽  
Zhencheng Zhang ◽  
Zaixing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Severe Degree ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) could be classified as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and others according to etiology and pathology. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most serious complications of DM. YKL-40 is a marker of inflammation and some studies have indicated that DM was related with inflammation. The objective of our study is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to confirm the relationship between YKL-40 and DM as well as DN.Methods: Pubmed, Embase, CNKI and Chinese wanfang databases were searched for eligible studies by two independent authors. Studies were included in this meta-analysis if they fulfilled the following inclusion criteria: (1) a study involving the role of YKL-40 in DM (or DN) designed as a case-control study or cohort study; (2) the data of serum YKL-40 levels were available; (3) studies were published in English or Chinese.Results: Twenty-five studies involving 2498 DM patients and 1424 healthy controls were included. Compared with healthy controls, DM patients had significantly higher levels of YKL-40 (DM: SMD=1.62, 95%CI, 1.08 to 2.25, P=0.000; GDM: SMD=2.85, 95%CI, 1.01 to 4.70, P=0.002). Additionally, DM patients with different degree of albuminuria had significantly higher levels of YKL-40 compared with healthy controls (normoalbuminuria: SMD=1.58, 95%CI, 0.59 to 2.56, P=0.002; microalbuminuria: SMD=2.57, 95%CI, 0.92 to 4.22, P=0.002; macroalbuminuria: SMD=2.69, 95%CI, 1.40 to 3.98, P=0.000) and serum YKL-40 levels increased with increasing severity of albuminuria among DM patients (microalbuminuria vs normoalbuminuria: SMD=1.49, 95%CI, 0.28 to 2.71, P=0.016; macroalbuminuria vs microalbuminuria: SMD=0.93, 95%CI, 0.34 to 1.52, P=0.002).Conclusions: DM patients have higher levels of YKL-40 compared with healthy controls. Additionally, levels of YKL-40 are significantly higher in DM patients with different degree of albuminuria than in the healthy controls and the levels of YKL-40 are positively related with the severe degree of albuminuria. Therefore, our current meta-analysis suggests that their sera should be detected for YKL-40, if DM, especially DN, is suspected in patients.

scholarly journals Increased Levels of YKL-40 in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanwan Luo ◽  
Lingmin Zhang ◽  
Lingling Sheng ◽  
Zhencheng Zhang ◽  
Zaixing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Severe Degree ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) could be classified as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and others according to etiology and pathology. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most serious complications of DM. YKL-40 is a marker of inflammation and some studies have indicated that DM was related with inflammation. The objective of our study is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to confirm the relationship between YKL-40 and DM as well as DN.Methods: Pubmed, Embase, CNKI and Chinese wanfang databases were searched for eligible studies by two independent authors. Studies were included in this meta-analysis if they fulfilled the following inclusion criteria: (1) a study involving the role of YKL-40 in DM (or DN) designed as a case-control study or cohort study; (2) the data of serum YKL-40 levels were available; (3) studies were published in English or Chinese.Results: Twenty-five studies involving 2498 DM patients and 1424 healthy controls were included. Compared with healthy controls, DM patients had significantly higher levels of YKL-40 (DM: SMD=1.62, 95%CI, 1.08 to 2.25, P=0.000; GDM: SMD=2.85, 95%CI, 1.01 to 4.70, P=0.002). Additionally, DM patients with different degree of albuminuria had significantly higher levels of YKL-40 compared with healthy controls (normoalbuminuria: SMD=1.58, 95%CI, 0.59 to 2.56, P=0.002; microalbuminuria: SMD=2.57, 95%CI, 0.92 to 4.22, P=0.002; macroalbuminuria: SMD=2.69, 95%CI, 1.40 to 3.98, P=0.000) and serum YKL-40 levels increased with increasing severity of albuminuria among DM patients (microalbuminuria vs normoalbuminuria: SMD=1.49, 95%CI, 0.28 to 2.71, P=0.016; macroalbuminuria vs microalbuminuria: SMD=0.93, 95%CI, 0.34 to 1.52, P=0.002).Conclusions: DM patients have higher levels of YKL-40 compared with healthy controls. Additionally, levels of YKL-40 are significantly higher in DM patients with different degree of albuminuria than in the healthy controls and the levels of YKL-40 are positively related with the severe degree of albuminuria.

scholarly journals Increased levels of YKL-40 in patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanwan Luo ◽  
Lingmin Zhang ◽  
Lingling Sheng ◽  
Zhencheng Zhang ◽  
Zaixing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Severe Degree ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) could be classified as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and others according to etiology and pathology. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most serious complications of DM. YKL-40 is a marker of inflammation and some studies have indicated that DM was related with inflammation. The objective of our study is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to confirm the relationship between YKL-40 and DM as well as DN. Methods Pubmed, Embase, CNKI and Chinese wanfang databases were searched for eligible studies by two independent authors. Studies were included in this meta-analysis if they fulfilled the following inclusion criteria: (1) a study involving the role of YKL-40 in DM (or DN) designed as a case–control study or cohort study; (2) the data of serum YKL-40 levels were available; (3) studies were published in English or Chinese. Finally, twenty-five studies were included in this meta-analysis. Results Compared with healthy controls, DM patients had significantly higher levels of YKL-40 (DM: SMD = 1.62, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.25, P = 0.000; GDM: SMD = 2.85, 95% CI 1.01 to 4.70, P = 0.002). Additionally, DM patients with different degree of albuminuria had significantly higher levels of YKL-40 compared with healthy controls (normoalbuminuria: SMD = 1.58, 95% CI 0.59 to 2.56, P = 0.002; microalbuminuria: SMD = 2.57, 95% CI 0.92 to 4.22, P = 0.002; macroalbuminuria: SMD = 2.69, 95% CI 1.40 to 3.98, P = 0.000) and serum YKL-40 levels increased with increasing severity of albuminuria among DM patients (microalbuminuria vs normoalbuminuria: SMD = 1.49, 95% CI 0.28 to 2.71, P = 0.016; macroalbuminuria vs microalbuminuria: SMD = 0.93, 95% CI 0.34 to 1.52, P = 0.002). Conclusions Our current meta-analysis demonstrates that serum level of YKL-40 is increased in DM and positively associated with the severe degree of albuminuria. Therefore, we suggest that YKL-40 could be considered to be detected, along with other inflammatory markers, if DM, especially DN, is suspected.

scholarly journals Role of IL-1β Mutation in Peri-implantitis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Lafuente-Ibáñez de Mendoza ◽  
Amaia Setien-Olarra ◽  
Ana María García-de la Fuente ◽  
José Manuel Aguirre-Urizar ◽  
Xabier Marichalar-Mendia
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Inflammatory Protein ◽  
History Of ◽  
Implant Therapy ◽  
Plaque Control ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the presence of IL-1β polymorphisms in patients with peri-implantitis (PI). PI is the main complication associated to dental implant therapy. Although its main risk factors are history of periodontitis, poor plaque control and lack of regular maintenance, genetic susceptibility could also be a determinant factor for its appearance. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) are small mutations of the DNA, that alter the osseointegration of implants. Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) is an inflammatory protein that participates in both destruction of the extracellular matrix and reabsorption of the alveolar bone.Methods: A bibliographical research was made in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science (keywords: "single nucleotide polymorphism", “polymorphism”, "periimplantitis", "SNP" and "implant failure"). Results: There is no significant relation between of IL-1β (+3953) SNP and PI, but there is a statistically significant association of peri-implant bone loss with the homozygotic model of IL-1β (-511) (I2=0%, p=0.555; OR: 2.255; IC: 1.040-4.889)Conclusions: Absence of a strong link between of IL-1β polymorphisms and PI must be taken with caution due to the heterogeneous methodological design, sample size and diagnostic criteria of the studies. Thus, more well-designed studies are needed, that analyse the relationship between IL-1β polymorphism and PI.

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