scholarly journals Physical Activity and Anxiety of Chinese University Students: Mediation of Self-System

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4468
Author(s):  
Sumaira Kayani ◽  
Tayyaba Kiyani ◽  
Saima Kayani ◽  
Tony Morris ◽  
Michele Biasutti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Self System

The present study examined the role of self-enhancement and self-criticism in the relationship between physical activity and anxiety. A total of 305 students from Chinese universities, ranging in age from 18 to 36, completed a questionnaire package comprising a physical activity questionnaire, a self-enhancement strategies scale, a level of self-criticism scale, and a short form of state and trait anxiety scale. Findings highlighted that physical activity had a significant negative correlation with anxiety (r = −0.31, p < 0.01), a significant positive association with self-enhancement (r = 0.43, p < 0.01), and a significant negative relationship with self-criticism (r = −0.14, p < 0.05). It was also found that anxiety was significantly predicted by self-enhancement (−0.21, p < 0.01) and self-criticism (0.44, p < 0.01). Moreover, the mediation model supports the mediation of self-enhancement and self-criticism between physical activity and anxiety in university students. The findings suggest that interventions aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing the self-system should be worthy strategies for reducing students’ anxiety.

Entering the Mental Backstage: Mindfulness and Mind-Wandering among Performing Artists

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 2068-2071
Author(s):  
Avneet Kaur ◽  
Shwetha T.S
Keyword(s):  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Mind Wandering ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Performing Artists ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Significant Difference

Existing literature has explored the role of mindfulness and mind-wandering on creative processes. However, it has overlooked the diversity in the creative domains as well as the experience of the artist while accounting for their relationship. In the present study, mindfulness and mind wandering- deliberate and spontaneous were explored among performing artists, i.e. musicians, theatre artists, and dancers. The study also looked at the artists’ experience in their field. After an initial screening using a creativity tool, 66 performing artists were recruited, following which two self-report indices that assessed mind wandering and mindfulness were administered. The data collected was subjected to quantitative data analysis in SPSS. A Oneway ANOVA showed significant effect of the creative domain on mindfulness for the three groups, with a significant difference between musicians and dancers. Among the musicians, a significant negative relationship between mind wandering spontaneous and years of experience was seen. Among the dancers, there was a significant positive association between mind wandering spontaneous, mind wandering deliberate and years of experience. The current study highlighted the need to approach the study of creativity using a contextual perspective. Keywords: Creativity, Dance, Music, Theatre.

scholarly journals The Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Health–Psychological Health, Physical Activity, and Overall Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Emotional Regulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Dai ◽  
Xuehui Sang ◽  
Rashid Menhas ◽  
Xia Xu ◽  
Sumaira Khurshid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship

Background: Highly infectious respiratory disease COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China, and spread worldwide. Different measures have been adopted worldwide to contain the COVID-19, and these measures have various impacts on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (CP) and lockdown policy on physical health (PH)–psychological health (PsH), physical activity (PA), and overall well-being (OW) in the context of HRQoL, exploring the mediating role of emotional regulation (ER).Method: The current study was conducted in two provincial cities of China. An online survey was conducted in both the cities to collect the data. After quantifying the data, a total of 2,200 respondents data were analyzed through appropriate statistical techniques.Results: The study results indicate that CP was found significantly and negatively related to PH (β = −0.157, t = 9.444, p &lt; 0.001). A significant relationship was found between CP and PsH (β = 0.779, t = 45.013, p &lt; 0.001). The third prediction revealed a significant negative relationship between the CP and OW (β = −0.080, t = 5.261, p &lt; 0.001). The CP and PA had a significant negative relationship (β = −0.047, t = 3.351, p &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: The PH, PsH, and OW of the Chinese people were affected due to the CP and lockdown measures. It is suggested that ER intervention reduces the negative psychological impacts for improving quality of life. ER can function one's sentiments in their social environment effectively for quality of life.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Jealousy and Subjective Happiness Among University Students: Moderating Role of Self-Esteem

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 393-409
Author(s):  
Ghazala Fazaldad ◽  
Sameena Iqbal ◽  
Bushra Hassan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The main aim of present study is to test the associations between perceived jealousy, subjective happiness, and self-esteem. Moreover, it also aimed to test the role of self-esteem as a moderator between jealousy and subjective happiness. Our sample comprised of 200 university students using purposive convenient sampling technique including 100 male and 100 female students. For data collection we used Perceived Jealousy Scale (Iqbal, Fazaldad, & Hassan, 2019), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965) and Subjective Happiness Scale (Lyubomirsky & Lepper, 1999).Findings indicate a significant negative relationship between perceived jealousy and subjective happiness (r=-.32, p <.001), and a positive relationship between subjective happiness and self-esteem. Furthermore, self-esteem acts as a moderator between perceived jealousy and subjective happiness. This study is beneficial in finding ways to enhance the self-esteem of students so that they can deal with negative emotions of jealousy and can experience positive emotions of happiness.

scholarly journals The Increasing Fatality Burden of Other Vehicle Occupants in U.S. Large Truck Accidents

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Welki ◽  
Thomas J. Zlatoper
Keyword(s):  
Time Series Data ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Size Ratio ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Vehicle Occupant ◽  
Young Drivers ◽  
Truck Accidents ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship

Since the late 1970s, occupant fatalities in U.S. large truck accidents have generally shifted from truck occupants to occupants of other vehicles (primarily autos and light trucks). This paper analyzes that shift by estimating a regression model of a death ratio (other vehicle occupant fatalities to truck occupant fatalities) using annual time-series data for the 1975-1999 period. The regression includes two ratio explanatory factors-car size to truck size, and nontruck vehicle miles to truck vehicle miles-and one non-ratio explanatory variable, the proportion of young drivers. The vehicle size ratio has a statistically significant negative relationship with the death ratio (i.e., an increase in the size ratio contributes to a shift from other vehicle occupant deaths to trucker deaths); and the vehicle miles ratio has a significant positive association with the fatality ratio (i.e., an increase in the vehicle miles ratio promotes a shift from trucker fatalities to other vehicle occupant fatalities). The proportion of young drivers has a significant negative relationship with the fatality ratio.

Mediation analysis of social deficits between self-criticism and aggression in adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110058
Author(s):  
Sayyeda Taskeen Zahra ◽  
Sadia Saleem ◽  
Halima Khurshid
Keyword(s):  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Social Deficits ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Interpersonal Difficulties ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
The Relationship

This research aims to determine the mediating role of social deficits in self-criticism and aggression using a sample of 695 adolescents (girls = 49%, boys = 51%), aged 12 to 19 years ( M = 14.97, SD = 1.30) from an urbanized city of Pakistan. Interpersonal Difficulties Scale, Self-Criticism Scale, and Aggressive Behavior Scale were used in the present study. Results indicated a significant positive association of social deficits with self-criticism and aggression ( p < .001). Furthermore, findings also suggested a significant positive association between self-criticism and aggression. Mediation analysis revealed that self-criticism partially mediated the relationship between social deficits and aggression. Findings are discussed in terms of the expression and manifestation of self-criticism, social deficits, and aggression in adolescents in collectivistic cultures.

scholarly journals Estimation of mean performance and genetic association of yield and yield components traits under rainfed condition in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Mohan Vamsi D. ◽  
Sandhyasree G. ◽  
Meena H. P. ◽  
Payasi S. K.
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Plant Oil ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Head Diameter ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Volume Weight ◽  
Almost All

The present investigation was carried out at the Research Fields, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The material for present study consisted of twenty newly developed mono and multi headed restorer lines including CMS lines. The data for agronomic and yield traits i.e. days to 50% flowering, days to physiological maturity, plant height, head diameter, volume weight, 100 seed weight, seed yield per plant oil content and oil yield was recorded. The analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the genotypes for almost all characters which favour the selection. Associations among characters especially indicated that among the seven traits studied, seed yield per plant had a highly significant positive association with head diameter and significant negative correlation with days to 50% flowering and days to maturity. The genotypes, COSF-6B, COSF-7B, RGP-11-P1-S2, RGP-58-P4-S1-1 and RGP-46-P3 were identified as the most important genotypes for different traits and should be utilized in heterosis breeding programme to realize high heterosis for yield and yield contributing traits.

scholarly journals Metacognitive process and levels of physical activity in university students

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Laura Herrera-Agudelo ◽  
Haney Aguirre-Loaiza ◽  
María De Los Ángeles Ortega Díaz ◽  
Ayda Cristina Rivas Múñoz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Regulation Of Cognition ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness Inventory ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background: Cognitive processes are associated with Systematic Physical Activity (SPA). However, few studies have evaluated the relation between SPA and Metacognition (MC). Objectives: (1) to study the effect of the SPA levels on MC, and (2) to explore the covariance of gender. Method: Through a Non-Experimental design and with intentional sampling, 270 university students participated (Mage= 25.3, SD= 1.5, min= 18, max= 51), 209 men (77.4%), and 61 women (22.6%). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and The Metacognitive Awareness Inventory were completed. The MANOVA showed that SPA levels significantly affected MC. The MANCOVA did not show a gender effect. Results: The main effects indicated that moderate and vigorous SPA levels favor MC. Differences were observed between the low vs vigorous SPA levels (p= .035, 95% CI [-1.49, -0.03]) in the knowledge of cognition factor. Similarly, there are differences in the regulation of cognition between low vs moderate SPA levels (p= .013, 95% CI [-1.86, -0.16]), and low vs vigorous (p= .044, 95% CI [-1.72 , -0.15]). Conclusions: moderate and vigorous SPA levels favor CM, mainly the regulation of cognition. In contrast, the vigorous SPA level favors the knowledge of cognition.

scholarly journals Altered Glucosinolate Profiles and Expression of Glucosinolate Biosynthesis Genes in Ringspot-Resistant and Susceptible Cabbage Lines

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 2833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Abuyusuf ◽  
Arif Robin ◽  
Hoy-Taek Kim ◽  
Md. Islam ◽  
Jong-In Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Principle Component Analysis ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Pathogen Defense ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Glucosinolate Biosynthesis ◽  
Host Pathogen Interaction ◽  
Brassica Crops ◽  
Biosynthesis Gene ◽  
Serious Disease

Ringspot, caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella brassicicola, is a serious disease of Brassica crops worldwide. Despite noteworthy progress to reveal the role of glucosinolates in pathogen defense, the host–pathogen interaction between cabbage (Brassica oleracea) and M. brassicicola has not been fully explored. Here, we investigated the glucosinolate profiles and expression of glucosinolate biosynthesis genes in the ringspot-resistant (R) and susceptible (S) lines of cabbage after infection with M. brassicicola. The concomitant rise of aliphatic glucoiberverin (GIV) and indolic glucobrassicin (GBS) and methoxyglucobrassicin (MGBS) was linked with ringspot resistance in cabbage. Pearson’s correlation and principle component analysis showed a significant positive association between GIV contents and the expression of the glucosinolate biosynthesis gene ST5b-Bol026202 and between GBS contents and the expression of the glucosinolate biosynthesis gene MYB34-Bol017062. Our results confirmed that M. brassicicola infection induces the expression of glucosinolate biosynthesis genes in cabbage, which alters the content of individual glucosinolates. This link between the expression of glucosinolate biosynthesis genes and the accumulation of their respective glucosinolates with the resistance to ringspot extends our molecular sense of glucosinolate-negotiated defense against M. brassicicola in cabbage.

Further Observation on Study Difficulty in University Students Including ‘Syllabus-Boundness’

1976 ◽  
Vol 129 (6) ◽  
pp. 598-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Lucas ◽  
Sidney Grown ◽  
Peter Stringer ◽  
Saradha Supramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychiatric Symptomatology ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Seeking Help

SummaryThe UCLS questionnaire, in a form modified to include a measure of syllabus-boundness, and a questionnaire to measure psychiatric symptomatology (the MHQ) were administered to two groups of students, one seeking help for emotional problems, the other a control group. Groups were compared on tests, test findings were inter-correlated, and scores were related to academic success. The UCLSQ is confirmed as a reliable research instrument. Principal component analysis again indicates a separation of psychoneurotic and motivational components of study difficulty. Syllabus-boundness (‘Sylbism’) emerges as a relatively independent trait, with a significant negative relationship to work satisfaction in both groups. MHQ, scores again show a positive correlation between phobic anxiety and academic attainment for patients.

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