This investigation tested a theoretical model of communication behavior with specific Facebook friends, such that attitudes toward (a) online self-disclosure, and (b) social connection, predict frequency and, in turn, relational closeness. Participants included both undergraduates older adults. Results generally supported the model, interaction effect between self-disclosure connection directly predicting indirectly For dependent variables, was positive predictor at low moderate levels but...

Although addressing cultural and religious practices is important in providing mental health care, little research exists on understanding issues of minority groups such as Muslim immigrant women. We employed an intersectional approach to examine beliefs attitudes toward among women Canada. Four focus (21 participants) were conducted, 101 surveys collected Ottawa, Three core themes emerged from thematic content analysis group data that relate participants' communication about: 1) stressors,...

College athletes are a group often affected by anxiety. Few interventional studies have been conducted to address the anxiety issues in this population.

Using the 2005 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, we explore association between excessive recreational computer use and specific food consumption behavior among California's adolescents aged 12-17. The adolescent component of CHIS measured respondents' average number hours spent on viewing TV a weekday, weekend day, playing with computers day. We recode these four continuous variables into "excessive media use," define more than three using medium per day as "excessive." These...

Consultation length, the time spent between patient and health care provider during a visit, is an essential element in measuring quality of patients receive from primary facility. However, linkage consultation length process diagnosis still uncertain. This study aims to examine role plays delivering quality, two central components overall rural China.We recruited unannounced standardized (SPs) present classic symptoms angina tuberculosis selected healthcare facilities three provinces China....

<p>Previous studies have revealed that American undergraduate students complain about International Teaching Assistants’ (ITAs) lack of English proficiency and rate ITAs lower than Assistants (ATAs) on teaching evaluations. This study investigates student perceptions classroom climate to discover how might overcome students’ ethnocentric preconceptions. Survey results from 485 found differed significantly with as compared ATAs. Student also by the biological sex student. The TA did not...

To better understand the behavioral factors contributing to mental health status among student athletes, we examined link between recreational screen time and college athlete’s anxieties. This cross-sectional study was conducted 278 athletes from Shanghai, China, aged 17 25 years old (M = 19.4, SD 1.5). Multivariate regression analyses, controlled for age, gender, rural vs. urban residency, individual team sports factors, were performed analyze association their average daily in a week...

Hand hygiene, including handwashing by children, has been reported to contribute the prevention of various infectious conditions. This study aims explore correlates behavior among 1690 fourth sixth grade primary school students in 19 Tibetan schools (Golog, Qinghai, China). The theory reasoned action (TRA) was applied. Data collected questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis showed that students’ attitude (β = 0.22, 95% CI 0.13–0.31) and subjective norms terms compliance...

The Chinese Hui ethnic minority group is an Islamic minority. people comprise the third largest population in China and are widely distributed throughout country. Previous research shows that had a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) than most other groups. Therefore, availability health information relating to these especially important for minority’s preventive healthcare. They do, however, experience difficulties obtaining health-related information. current aims...

This research examines intercultural communication sensitivity in relation to other organizational factors China branches of multinational corporations. We found minor differences existed between Chinese employees with overseas living experience vs. those without any respect their sensitivity, conflict management style, technology use, and satisfaction. a higher level were more satisfied communication, tended use control solution-oriented styles, used different technologies settings.

Media use may strengthen parents' capacities to deal with parenting issues. This study examined which factors are associated media for information.Cross-sectional data of 658 parents children aged 0-8 years, gathered in the CIKEO cohort Netherlands, were analysed.Multivariable logistic regression models used examine information.The mean age participants was 33.8 years (SD = 5.0); 94.7% mothers; 77.4% information. Parents more questions or concerns (OR: 1.40, 95% CI: 1.23, 1.59), and who...

SUMMARY Introduction The Sichuan “5.12” Earthquake in 2008 occurred a relatively underdeveloped area China. rainy weather, the mountainous environment and local languages all posed major challenges to dissemination of information services after disaster. By adopting communication perspective, this study applies diffusion innovations theory investigate how healthcare professionals diffused health technologies, during rescue relief operation. Method authors conducted three focus group sessions...

This research aims to identify the sources that urban Hui Muslims access get health information related cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and how they evaluate from different sources. paper focuses on among Muslims. The data was gathered by means of an online survey administered mobile devices. To put answers given into perspective make a comparison between Han people, we also Han-the dominant group in China. results showed Chinese mostly used mediated sources, while people mainly interpersonal...

This paper addresses doctor-patient communication about C-sections (CSs) in Shanghai, China. Specifically, we examine the information discrepancies between obstetricians' and patients' perceptions of CS important factors affecting shared decision-making. We conducted semi-structured individual interviews with 12 postnatal women who experienced obstetricians. identified barriers to patient-doctor decision-making: lack time outpatient prenatal visits explain implications CSs, family members'...

Click to increase image sizeClick decrease size Acknowledgements Thanks my online friends, past and present, across numerous platforms many profiles. Charlie, Doug, Femme, Lola, Meiji Mo, Mel, Nina, Rat, Ruth, Steve, Ted! the Bad Subjects list, LBO-talk, Livejournal Facebook. also Melissa Gregg in her more authoritative persona with which I am co-authoring a book on presence, intimacy community culture (See, for example, Driscoll & 2008). Notes 1. Some of informants told me that they do not...

Using the adolescent sample of 2005 California Health Interview Survey (n = 4029), we explored association between smoking and daily screen time. We used four predictors time to predict initiation experience one's current status being a regular smoker: number hours spent on viewing TV playing video games per weekday, recreational computer use weekend day day. included covariates demographics family environment. The results showed that gaming weekday was positively associated with having ever...

Examine the association between ethnic health communication patterns and adherence to a micronutrient home fortification program in rural China among 3 distinct groups.Cross-sectional survey conducted western China.Enrolled 283 villages across 6 national poverty counties China.A total of 1,358 caregiver-children pairs with Han, Tibetan, or Yi backgrounds.A structured questionnaire was used collect information on caregiver demographics, adherence, about program.Logistic regression model...

Social media activism is often valued for its role in mobilizing physical protests, effecting social change, and raising awareness. We propose that networked care another valuable aspect of online movements, definitions connective action should be expanded to include it. In addition, we show when occurs a response crisis, it follows temporal framework which aligns with existing crisis schemata. This explored through analyzing #ShutdownStories movement sprang up on Twitter the 2018–2019...

(1) Background: The current study aims to investigate the association between presence of a sibling and early childhood development (ECD). (2) Methods: Data were obtained from large-scale population-based cohort in Shanghai. Children followed three six years old. Based on birth order, sample was divided into four groups: single child, younger elder single-elder transfer (transfer single-child elder-child). Psychosocial well-being school readiness assessed with total difficulties score...