Motherhood and endocrinology training: Diary of a female resident

Abstract Dominance relationships imply consistent asymmetries in social relationships. Socioecological models predict that resource distribution determines the mode of competition that animals will face and, ultimately, the nature of their social relationships. Here, we provide the first systematic investigation of dominance style in white-nosed coatis (Nasua narica). Coatis live in cohesive female-resident groups, and have a diet based on clumped (fruits) and dispersed (insects) food items, which are predicted to favour despotic and egalitarian social styles, respectively. Our results revealed moderate linearity and steepness in dominance relationships over time, with variations attributed to stages of reproductive season, rather than presumed variations in food resources. Primary social bonds and coalitions were found to mediate dominance rank. Overall, our results suggest some similarities between coatis and despotic-tolerant primate species, at least under particular ecological circumstances, and we discuss their potential for affording a deeper understanding on the sources of variation in mammal social systems.

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Patterns of microhabitat use and seed collection within populations of heteromyid rodents

Canadian Journal of Zoology ◽

10.1139/z85-049 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 325-330

Author(s):

Robert T. M'Closkey

Keyword(s):

Age Groups ◽

Rodent Species ◽

Microhabitat Use ◽

Female Resident ◽

Seed Collection ◽

Heteromyid Rodents ◽

Cheek Pouches ◽

Number Of Seeds

Microhabitat use and seeds in cheek pouches were examined in four species of heteromyid rodent. Individuals of each species were classified as male or female, resident or transient, and adult or juvenile. The following question is addressed: are there any differences in microhabitat use and seed collection within rodent species and are these differences associated with the sex, residence, or age of individuals? For microhabitats, there were significant differences among individuals for each species analyzed. However, these differences could not be attributed to sex, residence, or age groups within populations. In addition, there were no differences within rodent species in the variety or number of seeds contained in individual cheek pouches. In spite of apparent differences in microhabitat use among heteromyid species, individual rodents are extremely variable in their use of microhabitats.

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The Prevalence of Sexual Harassment Among Female Family Practice Residents in the United States

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.11.2.175 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 175-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

M. C. Vukovich

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Sexual Harassment ◽

Family Practice ◽

Medical Training ◽

The United States ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Female Resident ◽

Resident Physicians ◽

Sexual Harassment Policies

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of sexual harassment as defined by the AMA among female family practice residents in the United States. Of all 1,802 U.S. FP female resident physicians surveyed, a total of 916, or 51%, completed a survey of which 32% reported unwanted sexual advances, 48% reported use of sexist teaching material, 66% reported favortism based on gender, 36% reported poor evaluation based on gender, 37% reported malicious gossip, 5.3% reported punitive measures based on gender, and 2.2% reported sexual assault during residency. Thirty two percent of respondents reporting sexual harassment experienced negative effects including poor self-esteem, depression, psychological sequelae requiring therapy, and in some cases, transferring training programs. Sexual harassment is a common occurrence among family practice residents during residency training. Further studies are needed to examine the effect of sexual harassment policies instituted by the American Graduate Council on Medical Education on the prevalence of sexual harassment in medical training since the time of this study.

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