Changes in the Type of Sports Activity Due to COVID-19: Hypochondriasis and the Intention of Continuous Participation in Sports

This study focused on empirically analyzing sport activity participants’ perceptions of hypochondriasis caused by fear of infection and changes in continuous participatory behavior patterns. To this end, a comparative analysis was conducted with a focus on the forms of participation and age of sport activity participants. For the final comparative analysis, a 2 × 3 factorial multivariate analysis of variance was conducted after confirming the validity and reliability of data based on 229 questionnaires collected from healthy respondents who have never been infected with COVID-19. The results showed statistically significant differences between worry about illness, which is a subscale of hypochondriasis, disease phobia, thanatophobia, and intent to continue according to age. Statistically significant differences were also found when considering the type of sport for worry about illness, which is a subscale of hypochondriasis, disease phobia, symptom preoccupation, and intent to continue. Furthermore, interaction effects between the two independent variables, i.e., age and type of sport, were found for disease phobia, a subscale of hypochondriasis, and thanatophobia. In summary, age and type of sport, which are important factors for the COVID-19 infection and symptoms, were found to affect the sport activity patterns. These results proved that COVID-19 may have caused the participants to have different perceptions depending on their characteristics and change their form of continuous participation. These findings will provide useful data for predicting the perception and behavioral patterns of sports participants if diseases like COVID-19 occur in the future. They also show how to live a healthy life through exercise.

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Development and validation of a questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) to healthy eating and activity patterns in school children (HEAPS)

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106020982356 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 026010602098235 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Panchali Moitra ◽

Preeti Verma ◽

Jagmeet Madan

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

School Children ◽

Content Validity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Item Content ◽

Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Development of culturally appropriate and psychometrically sound instruments that measure knowledge and health behaviors of children will help to inform appropriate interventions. Aim: To develop and test the validity and reliability of a questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitudes, and practices to healthy eating and activity patterns in school children in India. Methods: Review of literature, focus-group discussions, and theoretical constructs of the Health Belief Model guided the development of an item pool. Face and content validity were assessed by children and a panel of experts and the item content validity, item difficulty, and discrimination indices were calculated. Construct validity was determined using the principal axis method of exploratory factor analysis among a cross-sectional sample of children ( n=252). Internal consistency (Cronbach α values >0.7) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient values >0.75) were estimated. Results: Item content validity index for clarity and relevance were satisfactory (>0.80) and internal consistency for knowledge (Kuder-Richardson 20 = 0.832), attitude (Cronbach’s α = 0.912), and practice items (Cronbach’s α = 0.769) were good. Four factors (children’s eating habits, family dietary practices, and consumption of healthy and unhealthy foods) and two factors (moderate to vigorous activities and sedentary activities) explained 67.7% and 48.2% of the total variance in practice items. Intraclass correlation coefficient estimates ranged from good to excellent (0.72–0.99). Conclusions: The results of the validity and reliability of the 84-item knowledge, attitudes, and practices to healthy eating and activity patterns in schoolchildren questionnaire were promising. The detailed description of the methodology employed may prove useful to researchers conducting similar studies in children.

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Empirical α–β runout modelling of snow avalanches in the Catalan Pyrenees

Journal of Glaciology ◽

10.1017/jog.2021.50 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Pere Oller ◽

Cristina Baeza ◽

Glòria Furdada

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Regression Model ◽

Extreme Values ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽

Present Knowledge ◽

Snow Avalanches ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Horizontal Length ◽

Length And Area ◽

Runout Modelling

Abstract A variation in the α−β model which is a regression model that allows a deterministic prediction of the extreme runout to be expected in a given path, was applied for calculating avalanche runout in the Catalan Pyrenees. Present knowledge of major avalanche activity in this region and current mapping tools were used. The model was derived using a dataset of 97 ‘extreme’ avalanches that occurred from the end of 19th century to the beginning of 21st century. A multiple linear regression model was obtained using three independent variables: inclination of the avalanche path, horizontal length and area of the starting zone, with a good fit of the function (R2 = 0.81). A larger starting zone increases the runout and a larger length of the path reduces the runout. The new updated equation predicts avalanche runout for a return period of ~100 years. To study which terrain variables explain the extreme values of the avalanche dataset, a comparative analysis of variables that influence a longer or shorter runout was performed. The most extreme avalanches were treated. The size of the avalanche path and the aspect of the starting zone showed certain association between avalanches with longer or shorter runouts.

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Investigation of Assertiveness Levels of Athletes Engaging Individual Sports in Different Branches

10.53350/pjmhs2115102951 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (10) ◽

pp. 2951-2953

Author(s):

Kenan Sivrikaya ◽

Aygül Çağlayan Tunç ◽

Leyla Alizadehebadi ◽

Selçuk Tarakçi

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Personal Information ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Healthy Life ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Screening Model ◽

Individual Sports ◽

The Way

Background: Assertiveness, which is defined as the way individuals express themselves and as a part of healthy life, is among the prominent features of people who do sports. Assertiveness is an element that increases the quality of people's relationships with their environment. Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the assertiveness scores of the athletes engaged in individual sports in different branches according to independent variables. Methods: The research was designed according to the relational screening model. The sample of the research; The sample consists of 201 participants selected by simple random sampling method among the athletes dealing with different individual sports branches. The branches of the athletes; (Consists of taekwondo and cycling sports) Results: In the study, the personal information form created by the researcher to collect information about the independent variables (gender, age,) that are thought to be effective in the research, and the Rathus Assertiveness Inventory (RAE) were used. It is seen that 1% of the participants are in the avoidant group, 88.6% are in the moderately avoidant group, and 10.6% are in the assertive group. Conclusion: When the assertiveness scale mean scores of the participants by gender are examined, it is seen that the level of assertiveness by gender does not differ statistically significantly. When the assertiveness scale mean scores of the participants according to age are examined, it is seen that the level of assertiveness according to age does not differ statistically significantly. Keywords: Assertiveness, individual sport, Taekwondo, Cycling.

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A Comparative Analysis of the Power of Selected European Countries. The Economic Determinants

Security Dimensions ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0015.3291 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 (37) ◽

pp. 22-42

Author(s):

Alicja Paluch ◽

Henryk Spustek

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

European Countries ◽

Economic Power ◽

Strongly Correlated ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Economic Sphere ◽

National Power

The ever-increasing need for in-depth analysis and quantification of the national power, in particular ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ power-generating factors as well as difficulties in identifying a comprehensive and effective method for scientific determination of the national power, have given rise to research in the indicated scientific issues within this article. The presented considerations aim to define the assumptions for a descriptive sub-model that would enable a comparison of Poland’s power in the economic sphere (which is a component of the non-military sphere) with the power of selected European countries. The research hypothesis is that, among the variety of descriptive variables in the economic sphere of the national power, there is a subset of mutually independent variables, at the same time strongly correlated with the national power, which make it possible to define assumptions for the sub-model of the national power. The steps of the research procedure were carried out using the method of system analysis (multi-criteria comparative analysis) and statistical analysis. The research activities undertaken have shown that the factors that are strongly correlated with the national power in the economic area of the European countries adopted for the analysis are: dynamics of industrial production, private sector credit flows and economic freedom index. The comparative analysis carried out demonstrates that the greatest increase in the economic power in the analysed period took place in Germany (0.68). Slightly smaller growth was recorded in the Czech Republic (0.62) and Poland (0.60), while the lowest value of increase was in Romania (0.23). The conducted qualitative comparative analysis of the economic power of selected European countries allowed to conclude that the independent variables identified are crucial for the formation of the economic power of the analysed countries. At the same time, a fairly strong position of the Czech Republic and Poland in relation to the economic power of Germany was found. The performed quantification of the economic power of the European countries provides a basis for the correct determination of changes in the power distribution of political units, assessment of the power and resources held by the state.

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PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DEPARTEMEN PRODUCTION DI PT CLADTEK BI-METAL MANUFACTURING BATAM

JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ◽

10.30871/jaba.v2i2.1109 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 307-316

Author(s):

Rahayu Saputri ◽

Nur Rahmah Andayani

Keyword(s):

Work Motivation ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Research Data ◽

T Test ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

F Test ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Questionnaire Method

Abstrak Penelitian pengaruh kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja bertujuan untuk untuk menguji pengaruh kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai baik secara parsial maupun simultan pada PT Cladtek Bi-Metal Manufacturing Batam. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode kuesioner dan analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda menggunakan uji F dan uji T. Pengambilan data dengan menggunakan sensus, sehingga data diambil dari seluruh populasi. Variabel independen terdiri dari kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja, dan variabel dependennya adalah kinerja pegawai. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menguji validitas dan reliabilitas instrument, selanjutnya data dianalisis dan diuji menggunakan Uji F dan Uji t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel kepemimpinan berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, dan variabel motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Sedangkan secara simultan variabel kepemimpinan dan variabel motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Kata kunci : Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, Kinerja Pegawai Abstract Research influence of leadership and work motivation aims to to test the influence of leadership and work motivation on employee performance either partially or simultaneously at PT Cladtek Bi-Metal Manufacturing Batam. Research data collected by using questionnaire method and data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis using F test and T test. Intake of data by using census, so that data is taken from entire population. Independent variables consist of leadership and work motivation, and the dependent variable is employee performance. This study was conducted by testing the validity and reliability of the instrument, then the data were analyzed and tested using F Test and T Test. The results showed that the leadership of the influential variables are partially negative and insignificant against the performance of employees, and work motivation variables positive and significant effect on performance of employees. While simultaneously variable leadership and motivational variables work a positive and significant effect on performance of employees. Keywords: Leadership, Work Motivation, Employee Performance

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ANALISIS DAMPAK PENERAPAN IJIN USAHA TOKO MODERN TERHADAP KEBERADAAN PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KABUPATEN SLEMAN

MANAJEMEN DEWANTARA ◽

10.26460/md.v3i2.6012 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 224

Author(s):

IRNI SEPTIANI ◽

INSIATININGSIH INSIATININGSIH

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Social Aspects ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Business Location ◽

Traditional Markets ◽

Traditional Market ◽

The Impact ◽

Research Analysis

The growth of Modern Stores in Indonesia is very rapid, experiencing growth from year to year, this condition is offset by demand from large communities and increasingly enjoys the convenience and comfort of shopping in modern stores. However, Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta provides a number of rules as outlined in Regional Regulation No. 18 of 2012 concerning Licensing of Shopping Centers and Modern Stores, which it is hoped that this regulation will have a significant impact on equitable distribution between modern shops and traditional markets in Sleman Regency, YogyakartaReferring to the Regional Regulation, this research was carried out to see the impact of the application of the Modern Shop business permit to the existence of traditional markets in Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta. In this study 200 samples were taken by distributing 250 questionnaires with a distribution of 125 questionnaires to managers and modern shop owners and 125 questionnaires to traditional shop owners in the traditional market of Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta, which finally received 200 questionnaires. The method used for sampling is a non probability sampling method that is sampling by specifying specific criteria on respondents. Data collection techniques using questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis and data processed with SPSS software. The variables used in this study are 4 independent variables namely Business Location Aspects, Social Aspects, Partnership Aspects with MSMEs and Use of Local Workers Aspects, and 1 dependent variable namely the Existence of Traditional Markets. From the results of the research analysis it was concluded that the business location aspect variable (X1) had no impact on the existence of traditional markets with negative B1 (- 0.799) and t count was smaller than t table, Variable Social Aspects (X2) had no impact on the existence of Traditional Markets with B2 negative (-1,334) and t count smaller than t table, Variable Aspects of Partnership with MSME (X3) have an impact on the existence of Traditional Markets with positive B3 (9,153) and t count is greater than t table, Variable Aspects of Use of Power Local Work (X4) has an impact on the existence of Traditional Markets with positive B4 (1,646) and t count is greater than t table, and the four Independent Variables together have an impact on the dependent variable The existence of Traditional Market Sleman DIY Regency is allegedly also influenced by variables other variables not examined in this study.Keywords : modern shop, traditional market, Sleman Regency D.I. Yogyakarta, Existence of Traditional Markets

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PENGARUH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PROGRAM STUDI MANAJEMEN FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS UNIVERSITAS AHMAD DAHLAN

Jurnal Fokus Manajemen Bisnis ◽

10.12928/fokus.v11i1.3593 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 111

Author(s):

Suryana Hendrawan

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Approach ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Study Program ◽

Management Study ◽

Simultaneous Effect ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Physical Evidence ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Multiple Analysis

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing physical evidence on student decisions in choosing the Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, either simultaneously or partially. This research is explanatory research with a quantitative approach. This study uses multiple analysis tests to find the partial and simultaneous effect between the dependent and independent variables. The validity and reliability used in this study have met the requirements. The results of this study indicate that facility exterior, facility interior, and other tangibles factors influencing the decision to choose the Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. The result also shows that Physical Evidence Variables are simultaneously influencing the student's decision to choose the Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

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The Precision Of The Giving Of The Drug Based On Service Identifikation Of Patien Compliance At “Darmayu” General Hospital Ponorogo

Journal Of Nursing Practice ◽

10.30994/jnp.v1i2.27 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 7-11

Author(s):

Agusta Dian Ellina ◽

Suwarno Suwarno ◽

Alfian Fawzi

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Analysis ◽

General Hospital ◽

Test Validity ◽

Study Data ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Compliance Officers ◽

Questionnaire Method ◽

Patient Safety Incidents ◽

Test Correlation

The research was distributed by drug services granting conditions up to this moment there are still many problems. As for the problem of the research is "whether the compliance of nurses in identifying influence on accuracy in the service of dispensing". Aim of this research is to know the level of compliance officers perform identification before providing the service of medicine, knowing compliance do identification relationship and analyze correctness of granting of service remedy with precision identification in "Darmayu" general hospital Ponorogo. In this study data collected through questionnaire method against 40 people the respondents admitted in "Darmayu" general hospital using the accidental method, Ponorogo for knowing the responses of respondents to each variable. Then conducted an analysis of the data obtained in the form of quantitative analysis. Quantitative analysis includes the test validity and reliability, as well as test the correlation of Phi. Of research results, data the respondents obtained shows that the level of accuracy of the perwat in the service of the drug still has not been fullest is demonstrated from 40 respondents, there were 22 stating the precision. Likewise, the level of compliance of nurses in conducting identification is still lacking, from 40 respondents, 14 respondents declared not obedient in doing identification. The results of the analysis of the compliance officers do get that the identification of the effect on the precision in the service of medicine. Hypothesis testing using the test correlation of Phi showed that independent variables examined is proven to significantly affect the dependent variable. Patient safety incidents can be prevented by the presence of the nurse in conducting compliance identification as well as precision in running the SOP. Sosiaisasi and high awareness of nurses on the importance of obedience and compliance in carrying out procedures will greatly affect the success of a service to patients at home sick.

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Toward a more critical dialogue for enhancing self-report surveys in sport expertise and deliberate practice research

Movement & Sport Sciences - Science & Motricité ◽

10.1051/sm/2018027 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 5-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rafael A.B. Tedesqui ◽

Lindsay McCardle ◽

Dora Bartulovic ◽

Bradley W. Young

Keyword(s):

Sport Activity ◽

Deliberate Practice ◽

Self Report ◽

Practice Research ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Expertise Development ◽

Critical Dialogue ◽

Skill Levels ◽

Sport Expertise ◽

Practice Framework

Two hallmark criteria are commonly used to determine whether a variable of interest has an impact on sport expertise development: (a) discrimination of performance or skill levels and (b) association with time spent in deliberate practice activities. Our opinion is that there has been warranted criticism of the deliberate practice framework and greater methodological rigour will invigorate survey research in this area. In this paper, we aimed to provide critical perspectives on self-report methods previously used to assess group discrimination and to measure deliberate practice in survey-based work in the context of sport expertise as well as to illustrate steps that could be taken to improve confidence in the validity and reliability of these measures. First, we focus on challenges discriminating between multiple, progressively skilled groups of athletes and outline two strategies: one aimed at improving the validity of skill grouping using standardized performance measures, and another illustrating how researchers can assess variability within skill levels. Second, we highlight challenges in measuring deliberate practice activities and propose a funnel method of narrowing athletes’ estimates from general sport activity to highly individualized, purposeful practice. We argue more attention is needed on the development of self-report methods and measurements to reliably and validly assess sport expertise development.

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Return to Sport and Activity after Total Ankle Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics ◽

10.1177/2473011420s00272 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 2473011420S0027

Author(s):

William L. Johns ◽

Christopher Sowers ◽

Kempland C. Walley ◽

J. Ben Jackson ◽

David B. Thordarson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Surgical Management ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Sport Activity ◽

Return To Sport ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Ankle Arthrodesis ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Activity Participation ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Sports Activity

Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: There is no consensus regarding participation in sports and recreational activities following total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle arthrodesis (AA). Better understanding on this topic will allow orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons to set evidence-based goals and expectations with their patients in regards to postoperative activity recommendations and quality of life. We aimed to summarize the evidence on return to sport and activity after surgical management with either TAR or AA for ankle osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: A literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library databases was performed in January 2020. The bibliographies of all relevant publications were searched for further applicable studies. Included studies were required to report sport and activity outcomes in patients undergoing TAR and AA, with primary outcomes being percentage of sport participation and level of sport participation. Excluded studies were non-English and did not assess level of sport activity after TAR or AA. Results: Twelve studies met inclusion criteria for analysis. There were 1,270 ankle procedures, of which 923 TAR and 347 AA were performed. Mean reported patient age was 59.2 years old and mean BMI was 28 kg/m2. Mean follow-up was 43 months. Fifty-four percent of patients were active in sports preoperatively compared to 63.7% postoperatively (Figure 1). Mean preoperative activity participation rate was 41% in the TAR cohort, but improved to 59% after TAR, whereas preoperative activity participation rate of 73% was similar to postoperative rate of 70% in the AA cohort. The most common sports in TAR and AA groups were swimming, hiking, cycling, and skiing. Conclusion: Participation in sports activity is nearly 10% improved after surgical management of ankle OA. The existing literature demonstrated a large improvement in pre-to postoperative activity levels after TAR, with minimal change in activity after AA, however, AA patients were more active at baseline. The most frequent postoperative sports activities after surgical management of ankle OA are: swimming, hiking, cycling, and skiing. Despite preoperative participation in high-impact sports such as tennis, soccer, and running, these were consistently limited after surgery. This review of the literature will equip patients and physicians with the knowledge to appropriately establish realistic expectations for postoperative physical activity and return to sport goals. [Table: see text]

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