scholarly journals Male and Female Motivations for Participating in a Mass Cycling Race for Amateurs. The Skoda Bike Challenge Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko ◽  
Maciej Młodzik ◽  
Patxi León-Guereño ◽  
Katarzyna Adamczewska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Cycling Event

The purpose of our research was twofold: to investigate the motivations for participating in a mass cycling event for amateurs and the motivational differences between men and women in cycling. This empirical study involving 385 cyclists was conducted during the fifth edition of the Skoda Bike Challenge held in Poznań in 2018. The event forms part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series of events organized around the world, which are sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). A diagnostic survey method with a standardized interviewing technique was used to interview cyclists. The interview questionnaire was divided according to the MPAM-R scale (Motives for Physical Activity Measure–Revised). This scale assesses people’s motives for participating in physical activities. The following motivations were examined: appearance, fitness, social, competence/challenge, and enjoyment. Descriptive statistics were used. A chi-square test was used to determine characteristics between responses. Cramer’s φ for statistically significant scores was indicated. The research results show some differences between male and female motives for competitive amateur cycling. Statistically significant differences were found between the following motives: interest/enjoyment, competence/challenge, and fitness. This is important information from the point of view of promoting cycling and for organizers of cycling events in regions wishing to promote sports tourism as a form of sustainable development. An understanding of mass cycling motivations is needed, as such knowledge can be used to encourage cycling, which has a potentially positive effect on future cyclists’ physical and mental health. Learning about cycling motivations also allows us to determine which physical and mental health functions are fulfilled by mass sporting events and how to prepare for them. The motives for participating in mass cycling events for amateurs in Europe constitute an interesting field of research. The first part of the paper presents the literature review related to cycling in the context of motivations, sporting events, tourism, event management, and sustainable development, and the second part presents the results of our empirical study.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence on Women and its Implications on their Health

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 380-385
Author(s):  
Saira Siddiqui ◽  
Nabeela Farah ◽  
Syed Kazam Hussain Shah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Human Rights Abuse ◽  
Stage Process

Violence against women is a severe violation of human rights and ranging from domestic and intimate partner violence to sexual harassment and assault. It is widely recognized as a serious human rights abuse. Violence has substantial consequences on women’s health. To evaluate the effects of domestic abuse and violence on the physical and mental health of women a study was conducted in district Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Data were drawn from 222 women. Sampling was carried out using the multi-stage process of random sampling. Survey method was used for data collection and Statistical methods such as chi-square, correlation, linear and multiple regressions were used to analyze the data in this study. The findings showed a significant relationship between the physical and mental health of women due to domestic violence. This study emphasizes the need for justified women empowerment and a multidisciplinary approach to develop health measures, which will effectively address the problem of domestic violence.

scholarly journals The Impact of School Principals' Practice of Re-Engineering Administrative Processes on Achieving Quality Assurance Standards from the Point of View of Educational Supervisors -An Empirical Study on the public schools in Kasbah Brigade-: أثر ممارسة مديري المدارس لأسلوب إعادة هندسة العمليات الإدارية في تحقيق معايير ضمان الجودة من وجهة نظر المشرفين التربويين- دراسة تطبيقية على المدارس الحكومية في قصبة عمان-

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa' Mohamad Liswi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quality Assurance Standards ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to identify the impact of school principals' practice of re-engineering administrative processes on achieving quality assurance standards from the point of view of educational supervisors in the Kasbah Brigade. A survey method was used. The sample consisted of (42) supervisors. The results of the study showed that the degree of practitioners of public schools to re-engineering administrative processes from the point of view of educational supervisors in the Kasbah Brigade was high. Furthermore, the degree of achieving the quality assurance standards from the point of view of the educational supervisors in the Kasbah Brigade was moderate. The study recommended that the principal should pay attention to continuously improve the administrative processes in all its aspects and devise new ways to manage the school and perform its various tasks.

scholarly journals Baby Boomers Who Provide Informal Care for People Living with Dementia in the Community

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9694
Author(s):  
Christina E. Miyawaki ◽  
Erin D. Bouldin ◽  
Christopher A. Taylor ◽  
Lisa C. McGuire
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Baby Boomer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Weighted Estimates

One in four Baby Boomers fills the informal caregiver role in the United States. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of Baby Boomers who are informal caregivers for people living with dementia and compare their physical and mental health status to caregivers for persons with conditions other than dementia using 2015–2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data (N = 10,602). We identified caregiving status (assisting a family member/friend with a long-term illness or disability in the past month, managing personal care, and not caring for a child/grandchild) and whether the care recipient’s major health condition was dementia. We calculated weighted estimates and used chi-square tests and log-binomial regression for comparisons of selected characteristics. Among Baby Boomer caregivers, 15.4% were caring for someone with dementia. Dementia caregivers were more likely to be female, caring for a parent/parent-in-law, and providing care longer than caregivers for persons without dementia. After adjusting for sociodemographic and caregiving characteristics, the prevalence of fair/poor health, frequent mental distress, and chronic conditions were similar across types of caregivers. Although no differences in caregiver’s physical and mental health by care recipient’s dementia status were found, we should underscore the importance of maintaining Baby Boomer caregivers’ health and well-being.

scholarly journals Mental Health among Government School Teachers

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanderkant Gorsy ◽  
Neeraj Panwar ◽  
Sandeep Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Government School ◽  
Health Domains

Teaching is being considered as one of the noblest profession since ancient times. With the changing socio-economic scenario and increasing unemployment, the values of teachers’ and their professional concern with the job have forcibly undergone a drastic change which adversely affects their mental health. The level of mental health of a teacher has been found affected with numerous personal as well as professional demands. Health of teachers, on social, physical and mental health domains adds to the efficiency not only to their professional growth and development but also to their personality. Moreover, they have also been considered as the constructors of the future of a country. Keeping these facts into the consideration, present study aimed to access the level of personal mental health of school teachers, particularly those who work in the public sector schools. Survey method has been employed and Mental Health Index (MHI) was used for collecting the data. 100 secondary and higher secondary school teachers were included in the study. The data was analyzed using descriptive analysis and to find the differences for gender and locations t- test was applied. The t-values reveals that significant gender differences exist among government school teachers and male school teachers were found better on mental health than their female counterparts. Additionally, teachers posted at schools located under urban area were found higher on mental health as compared to teaches posted at schools located under rural areas.

scholarly journals Discovering Environmental Attitude and Lifestyle Segmentation of Green Consumers: a Conceptual Model for Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratchaneekorn Dansirichaisawat
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Environmental Attitude ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Green Consumers ◽  
Potential Customers

The primary purpose of this research is to reviews the literature on green consumers segments with different profiles. It utilizes two constructs–environmental attitude and lifestyle- in the context of electric appliances products in Thailand. This research employs an empirical study by means of the questionnaire survey method to verify the hypotheses. Data will be collected by random sampling from working aged male and female customers who purchased electric appliances. The data will be analyzed using factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant and ANOVA. The usefulness of this research was identifying groups of similar customers and potential customers; to prioritize the groups to address; to understand their behavior; and to respond with appropriate marketing strategies.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on the tourism sector in Bulgaria: state, measures to deal with the effects of pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 01014
Author(s):  
Violetka Zheleva ◽  
Emil Mutafov
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Alternative Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Physical Limitations ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Overnight Stays

Nowadays the tourism sector is facing challenges from different type. The physical limitations in travel, overnight stays and public health affected all forms of tourism. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, industries worldwide have been in a state of stagnation, collapse and insecurity which can be seen mostly in tourism sector. According to global expectations physical and mental health care are top priority, so forms of alternative tourism will be the focus of the tourism sector in near future. Current research is relying on hypothesis that alternative forms of tourism are more preferable than the mass tourism, since it is less widespread and consumers would find this form safer from a health point of view. Results will provide detailed overview of tourism sector in Bulgaria and its distribution.

scholarly journals Gender Differences on COVID-19 Related Anxiety Among Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Andi Thahir ◽  
Sulastri Sulastri ◽  
Siti Zahra Bulantika ◽  
Tiara Novita
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Reactivity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Environmental Pressures ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anxiety Levels

The COVID-19 pandemic creates complex problems and in almost all aspects of life, everyone has been anxious, worried, and panicked about survival. Starting with children, young and old, men and women feel anxious about the threat of COVID-19. This study aimed to determine the differences in anxiety levels between male and female students during the COVID-19 period based on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (Hamilton, 1969). This study used a survey method with a descriptive design. Sampling using accidental sampling, 396 respondents consisted of 99 male and 297 female with age range of 21-23 years was acquired. Data analysis was based on univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi-Square. The results showed that overall respondents were experiencing high levels of anxiety about COVID-19. On the other hand, there was non-significant difference in anxiety levels between male and female students in facing the COVID-19 pandemic; thereby, indicating that gender did not have significant role in emotional reactivity, such as anxiety and fear. Anxiety would arise when there would be environmental pressures that can hinder one's activities of both male and female students.

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI TINGKAT STRESS MAHASISWA STATISTIKA UII TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN DARING SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-332
Author(s):  
Rahmi Novika Harahap ◽  
Marwah Nur Hakim ◽  
Apriyani Bella Thania ◽  
Edy Widodo
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Republic

Covid-19 is a group of viruses that can spread very quickly, so every country must act to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia applies Health protocols to avoid crowds. It also leads to activities such as work and also studying from home to avoid physical contact. The Ministry of Education and Culture issued a circular regarding the implementation of online learning to spread Covid-19. Likewise, UII applies online knowledge. Changes in the learning system that are sudden and continue today can affect students' physical and mental health. Online learning and piles of assignments lead to increased anxiety and stress levels, even more so during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the factors that influence students' stress levels towards online learning. The method used is a survey method with a descriptive approach. Statistical data analysis used validity and reliability tests, univariate, bivariate, and multivariate. The results of the truth and reliability test showed that the Instrumen on DASS-42 was valid and reliable. Bivariate analysis with chi-square test found that there were differences in stress levels with age and semester. Multivariate analysis using an ordinal logistic regression test concluded that the factors that influence stress levels are age and male sex

scholarly journals Mental Health in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-322
Author(s):  
Janine Wirkner ◽  
Hanna Christiansen ◽  
Christine Knaevelsrud ◽  
Ulrike Lüken ◽  
Susanne Wurm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
European Population ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Psychological Point ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most serious health and economic crises of the 21st century. From a psychological point of view, the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences can be conceptualized as a multidimensional and potentially toxic stressor for mental health in the general population. This selective literature review provides an overview of longitudinal studies published until June 2021 that have investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the European population. Risk and protective factors identified in the studies are summarized. Forty-two studies that met inclusion and search criteria ( COVID-19, mental health, longitudinal, and Europe) in PubMed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science databases indicate differential effects of the pandemic on mental distress, depression, and anxiety, depending on samples and methods used. Age-specific (e.g., young age), social (e.g., female, ethnical minority, loneliness), as well as physical and mental health-related factors (e.g., pre-pandemic illness) were identified as risk factors for poor mental health. The studies point to several protective factors such as social support, higher cognitive ability, resilience, and self-efficacy. Increasing evidence supports the assumption of the pandemic being a multidimensional stressor on mental health, with some populations appearing more vulnerable than others, although inconsistencies arise. Whether the pandemic will lead to an increase in the prevalence of mental disorders is an open question. Further high-quality longitudinal and multi-national studies and meta-analyses are needed to draw the complete picture of the consequences of the pandemic on mental health.

scholarly journals VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA A MULHER NAS RELAÇÕES DE TRABALHO

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (13) ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
Ana Beatriz Oliveira Champloni ◽  
Ana Lúcia Galinkin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Personal Consequences ◽  
Forms Of Violence

Resumo Nesse artigo as autoras apresentam uma visão geral das diversas formas de violência que são registradas contra mulheres, focalizando o local de trabalho, indicando também suas consequências pessoais, na saúde física e mental das mulheres, e sociais - do ponto de vista de Saúde Pública. Palavras-chave: Violência. Mulher. Trabalho.     Abstract In this article, the authors present an overview of the various forms of violence that are registered against women, focusing the ones that occurs in the workplace, also indicating their personal consequences, on the physical and mental health of women, and social - from the point of view of Public Health. Keywords: Violence. Woman. Job.

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