The Effect of Sensorimotor Training through Using the Ladder Exercise on Brain Function Related Hormones, Dynamic Balance in Male Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-576
Author(s):  
Suk-Yool Jung ◽  
◽  
Hae-Lim Lee ◽  
Sung-Ki Lee
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Sensorimotor Training ◽  
Male Undergraduate

Sexually Degrading Music Videos and Lyrics

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric L. Sprankle ◽  
Christian M. End ◽  
Miranda N. Bretz
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Rape Myths ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Sexual Content ◽  
Sexual Stereotypes ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Many ◽  
Sexually Degrading ◽  
Music Lyrics

Utilizing a 2 (lyrics: present or absent) × 2 (images: present or absent) design, this study examined the unique effects of sexually degrading music videos and music lyrics on males’ aggressive behavior toward women, as well as males’ endorsement of rape myths and sexual stereotypes. Under the guise of a media memory study, 187 male undergraduate students were randomly assigned to one of four conditions. Despite the many psychological theories predicting an effect, the presentation of sexually degrading content in a visual or auditory medium (or combination thereof) did not significantly alter the participants’ aggression and self-reported endorsement of rape myths and sexual stereotypes. The null findings challenge the many corporate and governmental restrictions placed on sexual content in the media over concern for harmful effects.

scholarly journals Effect of Incorporating Short-Foot Exercises in the Balance Rehabilitation of Flat Foot: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1358
Author(s):  
Dongchul Moon ◽  
Juhyeon Jung
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Sensorimotor Training ◽  
Flat Foot ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Balance Rehabilitation

Effective balance rehabilitation is essential to address flat foot (pes planus) which is closely associated with reduced postural stability. Although sensorimotor training (SMT) and short-foot exercise (SFE) have been effective for improving postural stability, the combined effects of SMT with SFE have not been evaluated in previous studies. The aim of this study was to compare the lone versus combined effects of SMT with SFE on postural stability among participants with flat foot. This was a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. A total of 32 flat-footed participants were included in the study (14 males and 18 females) and assigned to the SMT combined with SFE group and SMT alone group. All participants underwent 18 sessions of the SMT program three times a week for six weeks. Static balance, dynamic balance, and the Hmax/Mmax ratio were compared before and after the interventions. Static and dynamic balance significantly increased in the SMT combined with SFE group compared with the SMT alone group. However, the Hmax/Mmax ratio was not significantly different between the two groups. Therefore, this study confirms that the combination of SMT and SFE is superior to SMT alone to improve postural balance control in flat-footed patients in clinical settings.

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression among undergraduate students: gender and age differences

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ghaedi ◽  
Azlina Binti Mohd Kosnin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Depressive disorders are the most typical disease affecting many different factors of humanity. University students may be at increased risk of depression owing to the pressure and stress they encounter. Therefore, the purpose of this study is comparing the level of depression among male and female athletes and non-athletes undergraduate student of private university in Esfahan, Iran. The participants in this research are composed of 400 male and female athletes as well as no-athletes Iranian undergraduate students. The Beck depression test (BDI) was employed to measure the degree of depression. T-test was used to evaluate the distinction between athletes and non-athletes at P≤0.05. The ANOVA was conducted to examine whether there was a relationship between level of depression among non-athletes and athletes. The result showed that the prevalence rate of depression among non-athlete male undergraduate students is significantly higher than that of athlete male students. The results also presented that level of depression among female students is much more frequent compared to males. This can be due to the fatigue and lack of energy that are more frequent among female in comparison to the male students. Physical activity was negatively related to the level of depression by severity among male and female undergraduate students. However, there is no distinct relationship between physical activity and level of depression according to the age of athlete and non-athlete male and female undergraduate students. This study has essential implications for clinical psychology due to the relationship between physical activity and prevalence of depression.

Occurrence of Stalking Victimization Among Female and Male Undergraduate Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel K. Myers ◽  
Deborah B. Nelson ◽  
Christine M. Forke
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
Stalking Victimization

Cognitive Style of Female University Students of Visual Art

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 439-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betty D. Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Visual Art ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Field Independence ◽  
Embedded Figures Test ◽  
Field Independent ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
Urban University ◽  
Measure Field

This study examined the cognitive style of 121 female and 84 male undergraduate students enrolled in 5 art courses (art education, fibers, sculpture, introductory and advanced art history) at an urban university. The Group Embedded Figures Test was administered to these students to measure field-independence or cognitive style. Students showed diversity of cognitive styles. Both female and male students scored in the mid-quartiles. Males over-all were slightly more field independent.

scholarly journals Academic Misconduct: An Investigation into Male Students’ Perceptions, Experiences & Attitudes towards Cheating and Plagiarism in a Middle Eastern University Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilal M. Tayan
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Academic Misconduct ◽  
The Internet ◽  
First Year ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University

Academic misconduct in many educational institutions in the Middle East is an inherent problem. This has been particularly true amongst the university student population. The proliferation of the Internet and the ownership of mobile and electronic devices, have, in part, witnessed rates of cheating, plagiarism and academic misconduct cases steadily increase across higher education contexts. Though the growth of the Internet as an information source and gateway to knowledge has increased substantially in recent years, it has, however, opened up a plethora of varying forms and rates of academic dishonesty. This study was conducted through an online Likert scale questionnaire. Its purpose was to investigate first year male undergraduate students’ attitudes, experiences and perceptions towards plagiarism and cheating in a university located in Saudi Arabia. The study aimed at addressing themes in relation to the meaning, forms, source, frequency and reasons of cheating and plagiarism. The study indicates that cheating and plagiarism is common among students, while a need to address student awareness and clarify student expectations towards academic integrity was also identified. The study also proposes several recommendations to alleviate the levels of academic misconduct, be it cheating in exams or plagiarising content, in the Saudi university context.

scholarly journals Trunk Impairment Scale -TIS precise tool for evaluating trunk motor deficit of stroke patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Marta Sidaway ◽  
Renata Ujma ◽  
Maciej Krawczyk
Keyword(s):  
Brain Function ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Motor Deficit ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Activity Limitations ◽  
Motor Tasks ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Precise Tool ◽  
And Function

Abstract Stroke causes impairment of brain function resulting in the disorder of motor control of the trunk. Assessment of the movement of a patient with hemiparesis poses many difficulties and limitations. A standard clinical neurological diagnosis does not provide an accurate assessment in terms of trunk deficit. This is the reason for the relatively small and insufficient monitoring of motor changes in patients. Post stroke assessment of the trunk is still insufficient despite the fact that disorders are a common problem in patients with stroke. Trunk function has been identified as an important early predictor of functional outcome after stroke. Trunk Impairment Scale-TIS is the only well-validated tool to examine a patient with hemiparesis taking into account qualitative and quantitative assessment of the trunk deficit. This scale consists of three subscales: static balance in sitting, dynamic balance sitting and coordination. TIS assesses existing compensation during motor tasks. The scale was translated into Polish and pre-adapted to clinical practice The scale supports clinical reasoning in terms of structure and function, body disorders and activity limitations of patients after stroke It appears that the introduction of scale in the clinical study for patients with stroke hemiplegia may not only affect the expansion of detailed documentation of motor deficits, but to support planning and carrying out appropriate (suitable) physiotherapy strategies.

Three Studies of Personality: Undergraduate Students in Physical Education

1976 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 671-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Ruffer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education Majors ◽  
Ego Strength ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
Physical Education Majors

In Study I, 85 male undergraduate physical education majors were compared to the norms on the 1962 16 PF test; is were higher in ego strength, dominant, enthusiastic, practical, naive, self-assured, and group-dependent. In Study II, 50 similar Ss took the 1967 test and were lower in intelligence, higher in superego strength, and were more practical and controlled. In Study III, 39 similar female Ss took the 1967 test and were lower in intelligence, reserved, practical, and conservative. Centiles calculated from the raw scores showed the groups deviated from the normative groups by 15 points or more on some of these traits. Findings generally agree with previous work using the same instrument and disagree with common conclusions regarding fitness for teaching by other investigators using different instruments.

Effects of Manifest Anxiety and Auditory Distraction on a Motor Steadiness Battery

1972 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Klisz ◽  
Melvin L. Schwartz ◽  
Kenneth M. Adams
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Group Performance ◽  
Task Complexity ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Auditory Distraction ◽  
Male Undergraduate ◽  
Clinical Disorders ◽  
Psychology Course ◽  
Manifest Anxiety ◽  
Better Than

The Kløve Motor Steadiness Battery (Kløve, 1963) was administered to a group of 60 right-handed male undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory psychology course. Ss were chosen on the basis of MAS scores so that there were 20 Ss from high, medium, and low anxiety groups. Each of these groups was subdivided into auditory or no-auditory distraction subgroups. Ss were tested with dominant and non-dominant hands. Ss in the medium-MA group performed better than those in the high- and low-MA groups. Auditory distraction facilitated performance for the high- and medium-MA groups but disrupted performance for the low-MA group. Performance was generally better for the dominant hand and there were several hand × distraction and hand × anxiety level interactions. Factors relevant to task complexity and to clinical disorders in utilizing this battery were discussed.

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