Article
Economics
Maite Blazquez, Ana I. Moro-Egido
Summary: Using the EU-SILC 2008 module, this paper examines the impact of perceived future-orientated economic insecurity on individual self-assessed health in various European countries, taking into account past and current financial situations. The results indicate that these effects vary by gender and country. Additionally, the study finds that country characteristics explain a larger part of individual levels of self-assessed health than individual-household characteristics, offering insights for the design of policies aimed at reducing the individual welfare costs of perceived financial insecurity.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Raquel A. Benavides-Torres, Maria de los angeles Meneses-Tirado, Alan Josue Ramirez-Calderon, Dora Julia Onofre-Rodriguez, Jane Dimmitt Champion
Summary: The goal of this research was to determine the predictors of condom use among rural Indigenous adolescents. The predictor variables were selected from Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and Leininger's Transcultural Theory. The study found that age at menarche/first ejaculation, attitude toward condom use, ethnic identity, and ability to negotiate condom use were significant predictors of condom use among the participants. This research provides a foundation for incorporating the cultural values of Indigenous adolescents into sexual health promotion interventions.
Article
Social Issues
Sam Gorleer, Piet Bracke, Lesley Hustinx
Summary: This article empirically analyzes the impact of institutionalized solidarity on attitudes toward payment for blood or plasma donations, in terms of welfare provision and confidence in the welfare system. The results show that support for cash payment for donation is lower in European countries with higher social spending. These findings highlight the importance of institutionalized solidarity for the manifestation of support for non-remunerated blood and plasma donation.
NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Malachi Willis, Tiffany L. Marcantonio
Summary: The study found that in the UK, men and young people are more likely to adhere to maladaptive sexual consent norms, while women and older age groups align more closely with affirmative consent principles and are more supportive of the ability to withdraw consent.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Communication
Alena Birrer, Danya He, Natascha Just
Summary: This article focuses on bulk data retention as an example of modern state surveillance and discusses the risks associated with it. Unlike traditional forms of state surveillance, bulk data retention involves the mass monitoring of communications metadata without prior suspicion and the involvement of the private sector. The study shows that current data retention legislation and practices fail to mitigate these risks, highlighting the importance of developing precise criteria for data retention necessity and proportionality, as well as effective safeguards for data security and protection.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Chiara Krause, Steffen Barra, Markus A. Landolt, Cornelia Bessler, Marcel Aebi
Summary: This study retrospectively examines the prevalence and patterns of sexualized behaviors (SB) among juvenile sexual offenders (JSO) before their sexual offenses. Three SB profiles were identified: low/no SB, preoccupied SB, and dysregulated SB. The preoccupied and dysregulated SB groups had higher rates of psychiatric disorders, but none of them reoffended sexually within one year after conviction. Overall, the study suggests that SB is not a reliable indicator of high risk for persistent sexual offending among JSO.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Abed Al-Nasser Abdallah, Wissam Abdallah, Mohsen Saad
Summary: This study examines the impact of national culture on the relationship between the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and stock price synchronicity for cross-listed firms in the U.S. The results show that synchronicity decreases when firms reconcile their accounts from IFRS to U.S. GAAP, and the reduction is more notable for firms from secretive societies. The findings suggest that IFRS adoption enhances firm-specific information, and this improvement is influenced by national culture.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Damian Van Der Neut, Margot Peeters, Meyran Boniel-Nissim, Helena Jericek Klanscek, Leila Oja, Regina Van Den Eijnden
Summary: This study aimed to compare the prevalence rates of problematic gaming behavior among adolescents in five countries and explore cross-cultural similarities and differences in the relationship between problematic gaming and well-being. The findings showed that the prevalence of problematic gaming varies between countries, and it is associated with lower life satisfaction, more psychological complaints, and lower peer support in all countries. These results highlight the importance of implementing prevention strategies to address problematic gaming among young people.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Review
Family Studies
Camille Mori, Julianna Park, Nicole Racine, Heather Ganshorn, Cailey Hartwick, Sheri Madigan
Summary: This study examined the association between exposure to online pornography or live sexual content and problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) in children and adolescents. The results showed significant associations between exposure to non-violent and violent/live sexual content and the likelihood of engaging in PSB. This study highlights the importance of future research on risk factors and mechanisms related to PSB and the inclusion of education on sexual content exposure in prevention and intervention programs.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Walter C. Millanzi, Kalafunja M. Osaki, Stephen M. Kibusi
Summary: This study investigates the attitudes and prevalence of early sexual debut and associated risk sexual behavior among adolescents in Tanzania. The findings suggest that a positive attitude towards early sexual debut is a precursor to early sexual activity among adolescents. Unsafe sex, coercive sex, and other risky sexual behaviors are not uncommon among adolescents starting sex before the age of 18 years. Exposure to drug abuse, online sexual content, and/or social groups significantly influenced early sexual debut irrespective of other known factors. Age-appropriate school-based sexuality education programs should be promoted and implemented to address the most prevalent positive attitude towards early sexual debut and associated risk sexual behavior among adolescents in Tanzania and other similar settings.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Ankur Srivastava, William J. Hall, Evan A. Krueger, Jeremy T. Goldbach
Summary: This study provides limited knowledge on the complex relationship between sexual identity fluidity and mental health risks over time among adolescents. The results indicate that sexual identity development and change processes differ between cisgender females and males. Further investigation is needed to understand the nuances associated with these sexual identity processes.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid
Summary: The study found that over an 11-year period, nine health risk behaviors decreased among boys and five decreased among girls, while four health risk behaviors increased among boys and 14 health compromising behaviors increased among girls. Argentina should strengthen school health programs for adolescents.
Article
Family Studies
Sheila Oliveira Feitosa, Matias Noll, Carolina Rodrigues Mendonca, Erika Aparecida Silveira, Isabel Cristina Esposito Sorpreso, Priscilla Rayanne E. Silva Noll
Summary: This study found a relationship between sexual abuse prevalence among Brazilian adolescents and social determinants of health variables as well as health-risk behaviors. Targeted interventions on sexual abuse are essential for adolescent health and the prevention of risky behaviors.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Angela Rachael Dorrough, Laura Froehlich, Kimmo Eriksson
Summary: This article outlines the current state of research on cooperation in cross-national context, emphasizing the importance of national differences and how cooperation may be influenced by national background. It calls for more non-WEIRD countries to be included in cooperation studies, and for a more systematic consideration of national background as a determinant of willingness to cooperate.
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Abdelghani Maddi, Esther Lardreau, David Sapinho
Summary: The study found that there are significant differences in open access policies among European countries, depending on when they take measures. At the regional level, there is not much variability in open access indicators within the same country.
Article
Substance Abuse
Aubrey Spriggs Madkour, Gretchen Clum, Jakevia Green, Jen Latimer, Norine Schmidt, Carolyn Johnson, Patricia Kissinger
Summary: This study examined the patterns and correlates of substance use among urban African American young women. The results suggest that sexual relationships and history of abuse/coercion are important factors in these women's substance use.
JOURNAL OF ETHNICITY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Felicia A. Rabito, Derek Werthmann, Hua He, Aubrey S. Madkour, Whitney D. Arroyave, Michelle L. Sever, Thomas A. LaVeist
Summary: The study indicates a strong association between cockroach exposure and asthma morbidity, especially in high-stress environments. The combination of these two factors may be modifiable factors contributing to poor asthma outcomes.
BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden, Suzanne M. Geurts, Tom F. M. ter Bogt, Vincent G. van der Rijst, Ina M. Koning
Summary: The study found that strict parental rules about Internet and smartphone use before sleep can prevent negative effects of social media on sleep quality, but only for adolescents who are less engaged in social media. For highly engaged social media users, strict rules do not seem to be as effective.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Correction
Psychology, Developmental
Tom ter Bogt, William W. Hale, Natale Canale, Massimiliano Pastore, Alessio Vieno
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ko-Lin Wu, Rebeca Alegria, Jazzlyn Gonzalez, Harrison Hu, Haocen Wang, Robin Page, Patricia Robbins-Furman, Ping Ma, Tung-Sung Tseng, Lei-Shih Chen
Summary: Prenatal genetic testing is crucial in prenatal care, but pregnant women often lack knowledge in this area. Mobile apps have the potential to educate women, but the quality of available apps needs improvement.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Davide Pirrone, Marielle Zondervan-Zwijnenburg, Ellen Reitz, Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden, Tom F. M. ter Bogt
Summary: This research longitudinally investigated adolescent pornography consumption and its association with sexual development in early and middle adolescence. The study found that compared to their low pornography peers, both boys and girls in the high pornography group showed accelerated development of sexual activities such as masturbation, petting, and receiving manual sex. Girls in the high pornography group were also more inclined to receive oral sex, while boys in the high pornography group showed earlier and more frequent manual sex and intercourse.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jacques van Lankveld, Regina van den Eijnden, Peggy Emmerink, Tom Ter Bogt, Ron Pat-El, Ine Vanwesenbeeck
Summary: In this study, the reliability and validity of an Implicit Association Test (the SA-IAT) measuring sexual assertiveness were examined in a sample of young adults. The results showed acceptable internal consistency and low correlations with explicit sexual assertiveness. Furthermore, implicit sexual assertiveness did not share variance with personality traits except for extraversion in the full sample and female subsample.
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Jacques J. D. M. van Lankveld, Peggy M. J. Emmerink, Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden, Tom F. M. ter Bogt, Ron J. Pat-El, Ine Vanwesenbeeck
Summary: The study investigated the psychometric characteristics of an Implicit Association Test, showing acceptable internal consistency and modest levels of explicit and implicit SDS endorsement in both male and female participants. Convergent validity was low in multitrait-multimethod analysis with explicit SDS endorsement and gender investment in males, while divergent validity analysis showed absence of significant correlations with unrelated personality traits except for extraversion in female participants. Further research is needed to explore the differences in explicit and implicit SDS endorsements between young male and female participants.
SEXUALITY & CULTURE-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Naomi J. Patterson, Valerie A. Paz-Soldan, Richard Oberhelman, Lina Moses, Aubrey Madkour, Thomas T. Miles
Summary: The study found that most participants were aware of the risk of COVID-19 and took measures to prevent infection, but the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine was low, mainly due to concerns about the need for the vaccine, its safety, and future supply.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Alina Cosma, Andras Kolto, Honor Young, Einar Thorsteinsson, Emmanuelle Godeau, Elizabeth Saewyc, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
Summary: Sexual minority youth are more likely to experience bullying victimization, particularly in the context of cyberbullying, compared to their heterosexual peers. The stigma associated with being a sexual minority may contribute to their increased risk of bullying involvement. Interventions targeting bullying and associated health risks in sexual minority youth are necessary, with explicit school policies and locally tailored interventions showing particular effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF LGBT YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Aubrey Spriggs Madkour, Erica Felker-kantor, David A. Welsh, Patricia E. Molina, Katherine P. Theall, Tekeda Ferguson
Summary: Understanding lifetime alcohol consumption patterns is crucial for addressing the physical and mental health of adult PLWH.
JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Hiyam Al-Riyami, Lisa Pursell, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
Summary: This study aimed to assess the existing health promotion capacity for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Oman, revealing gaps in various domains and recommending stronger capacity-building efforts in all areas.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andras Kolto, Aoife Gavin, Elena Vaughan, Michal Molcho, Colette Kelly, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
Summary: Adolescents from minority or marginalized groups often face discrimination, which has a negative impact on their health. Through analyzing the dataset of four minority groups in Ireland, we found that minority groups are more likely to report experiencing discrimination, not only based on their minority status but also on other grounds.
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Evelien Dietvorst, Marieke Hiemstra, Dominique Maciejewski, Eeske van Roekel, Tom ter Bogt, Manon Hillegers, Loes Keijsers
Summary: This study differentiated normative developmental turmoil from prodromal depressive symptoms in adolescents by assessing negative and positive mood in different contexts. Three mood profiles were identified, with 27-38% of adolescents at-risk and some scoring above the clinical cut-off for depression. These mood profiles predicted later depressive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Tom ter Bogt, Natale Canale, Michela Lenzi, Alessio Vieno, Regina van den Eijnden
Summary: This study found that adolescents tend to choose music that matches their emotional state, but some respondents reported feeling even sadder when listening to sad music in a sad mood. Female respondents, those with elevated depressive mood, and those with higher negative social comparison to peers were more likely to be saddened by sad music.
PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC
(2021)
