The increase in popularity of group work higher education has been accompanied by an the frequency reports students not equally contributing to within groups. Referred as ‘free-riders’, effect this behaviour on other can make unpleasant experience for some. Of most frustration is receiving same mark their fellow non-contributing members despite producing much group’s work. Identifying free-riding early a project help reduce impact it members. What also be identified that necessarily due...

The concept of resilience has captured the imagination researchers and policy makers over past two decades. However, despite ever growing body research, there is a paucity relevant, comprehensive measurement tools. In this article, development theoretically based, multi-dimensional measure in adolescents described. Extensive literature review focus groups with young people living chronic illness informed conceptual scales items. Two sequential rounds factor scale analyses were undertaken to...

The popularity of videoconferencing platforms has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there have been concerns regarding potential for video calls to promote appearance dissatisfaction, as individuals are exposed their reflection on camera extended periods.The current study characterized usage behaviors and relationship with dissatisfaction interest in aesthetic procedures general population.An online survey was completed by 335 adults currently living Australia. Multiple...

A style of coping with stress is described which has been observed in cancer patients and highly dependent, insecurely attached individuals. This includes the suppression negative emotions avoidance support seeking. It suggested that this pattern responses potentially dysfunctional insofar as it tends to perpetuate distress may increase vulnerability a broad range illnesses. These considerations provide basis for provisional conceptual model, links avoidant attachment regulation affect...

Abstract Objective During the COVID‐19 pandemic, Australia implemented widespread closure of beauty and cosmetic services to control virus spread. The effect these restrictions is unknown, given that are widely used for stress relief or enhance confidence. current study explored relationship between engagement in appearance‐focused behaviors distress regarding service closure. Participants with high low levels dysmorphic concern were compared determine whether may affect groups differently....

Background Gender euphoria (i.e., a positive feeling associated with one’s gender identity, expression, or affirmation) is widely discussed among transgender and diverse (hereafter referred to as trans) individuals. However, construct, has never been formally measured rarely empirically studied. Hence, this protocol paper illustrates our process for developing validating new tool measure euphoria, known the Euphoria Scale (GES), use trans populations. Methods Deductive methods including...

This paper presents findings on early childhood educators' perceptions, training, and practices regarding consent education. Responses revealed widespread agreement that education is appropriate necessary for children aged 3–5 years. Reflexive thematic analysis identified three major themes: (a) conceptualisations of consent; (b) barriers to education; (c) effective delivery considerations in settings. Findings highlight the necessity further research into overcoming enable its initial...

Background Gender euphoria is a concept that arose from within the trans and gender diverse (hereafter trans) community to describe positive feelings associated with identity, expression, affirmation. Despite its importance population, there currently no consistent, valid or reliable way of measuring euphoria. Accordingly, this article describes development validation tool measure in individuals.

This study was a randomised control trial with waiting group. It designed to evaluate the effectiveness of 6-month, group-based diabetes prevention programme, The Healthy Living Course and assess whether participation in programme led changes modifiable risk factors for type 2 among an already at-risk pre-diabetic population. Individuals designated at by their general practitioners (GPs) were screened using Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. Volunteers (N = 307) pre-diabetes assigned intervention...

Abstract Homeless, Anglo-Australian and Greek-Australian 16-year-olds were questioned about their sexual behaviour beliefs. Measures of risk-taking included type behaviour, condom use number partners. Drug risk was assessed by extent IV drug use, sharing cleaning needles. Sexual beliefs self-perceptions anxiety, arousal, exploration commitment In addition, motivations for engaging in, or avoiding, sex elicited The patterns homeless adolescents placed them at considerable HIV infection both...

Self-monitoring of symptoms is a cornerstone psychological interventions in bipolar disorder (BD), but individuals with lived experience also value tracking holistic outcomes, such as quality life (QoL). Importantly, self-monitoring not always experienced positively by people BD and may have lower than expected rates engagement. Therefore, before progressing into QoL tools, it important to explore user perspectives identify possible risks benefits, optimal methods support engagement, avenues...

Body dysmorphic disorder is commonly considered a contraindication for major cosmetic surgery, but whether body relates to poorer outcomes from minor treatment remains unknown. This study aimed explore the prevalence of in clients seeking non-surgical procedures and examine are vulnerable settings. Vulnerability was explored terms psychological distress, unrealistic expectations motivations outcome, reduced satisfaction with past procedures.A cross-sectional online survey completed by 154...

The purpose of this study was to investigate nonconsensual condom removal (NCCR), also termed "stealthing," which involves a male partner removing during sex without knowledge or consent. Young women (N = 364) provided self-report data on sociodemographic characteristics, NCCR experiences, and sexual self-perceptions. Almost 10% the participants reported experiencing NCCR, with increased risk linked nonheterosexuality, nonexclusive relationship status, more partners. Women histories less...

Objectives: To conduct initial analyses and examine ways in which depression anxiety are associated with outcomes after participation the Healthy Living Course (HLC), an early-intervention diabetes prevention program for adults prediabetes. Design: Randomised controlled study using pre-intervention postintervention measures to relationships between depression, diabetes-related outcomes. Participants setting: 185 from urban rural Victoria prediabetes who had completed HLC whom measure data...

The increase in Australian Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections since the 1990s is considered to be due a subgroup of MSM (men who have sex with men) engage behaviors that risk sexual transmission HIV. A population at are those present for PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). In this article, data from sample N = 23 repeatedly attended an program and sought psychological assistance regarding taking examined. Findings revealed current had more than wider higher Sexual Compulsivity (SC)...

Objective: To develop and validate a novel patient-reported measure to assess internally externally driven expectations for change after cosmetic procedure, termed the aesthetic procedure (ASPECT) scale. Method: In total, 186 adults recruited from nonsurgical clinics in Melbourne, Australia, accessed an online survey (150 completed; 81% response rate) including ASPECT questionnaire, demographics, measures of psychological distress. Results: The final sample included 141 women 5 men with mean...

In this study a profile is presented of group people diagnosed with pre-diabetes and who volunteered to be part lifestyle intervention improve their health. Baseline (pre-intervention) data on biochemical, anthropometric, psychosocial, cultural factors were collected, providing picture the extent which behaviours participants suboptimal for The sample enabled comparison Chinese-Australian an Anglo-Australian group, as well male-female comparisons. Participants reported several barriers...

The popularity of videoconferencing platforms has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there have been concerns regarding potential for video-calls to promote appearance dissatisfaction, as individuals are exposed their reflection on camera extended periods. current study characterised video-usage behaviours and relationship with dissatisfaction interest in beauty procedures general population. An online survey was completed by 379 adults currently living Australia. Multiple...

The proportion of Higher Education students studying online has increased exponentially in the last decade, however not much is known about this cohort and what they want from their university experience.  Furthermore, most universities are attempting to enhance resources provided on-campus students; however, there a lack clarity regarding aspects study may value. Do value same learning as counterparts, or do need develop different for various cohorts? In current study, 525 first year...