Male College Research Articles

A Study of Korea-Japan Comparison of ‘Discourse of Apology’ in a lightly imposing scene : Targeting Korea and Japan male and female college students

A Study of Korea-Japan Comparison of ‘Discourse of Apology’ in a lightly imposing scene : Targeting Korea and Japan male and female college students

Effect of Gender and Faculty on Emotional Maturity of College Students

The present study has been undertaken to know the effect of gender and faculty on emotional maturity of the college students. The sample consisted of 180 college students (60 from Arts, 60 from commerce and 60 from science faculty). Half of the subjects were male and half of them were female studding in first year degree course. The Ss were selected from the colleges situated in Gadhinglaj Tehsil form Kolhapur district. The data was analyzed by using t- test and one way ANOVA. Schefe’s post hoc test is used to find out the significance for inter group differences. The results reveal that the male and female college students differ in their emotional maturity. The faculty of college students also affect significantly on their emotional maturity.

Social Adjustment of College Students in Relation to Gender

The present investigation is to find out the difference in the social adjustment of college students with regard to their gender. The total random sample consisted 100 (50 Male and 50 Female) college students belonged from various colleges of Mehsana city. ‘Social Adjustment Inventory’ developed by R. C. Deva (1990) was administered as a tool for the study. The obtained data were analyzed by using ‘t’-Test. The result shows that there is no significant mean difference in Social Maturity and Social Adjustment of male and female college students. There is significant mean difference in Emotional Adjustment of the college students in relation to their gender.

Use of Reproductive Life Plans among Men and Women of Childbearing Age

Poster Presentation Objective To describe knowledge, attitudes, and use of reproductive life plans (RLPs) and preconception care (PCC). Design Qualitative descriptive using a semistructured interview guide. Setting A large public, urban, college campus. Sample Male and female college students ( N = 12) between ages 18 and 30. Methods Face‐to‐face interviews conducted by two researchers over an 8‐month period until saturation was achieved. Results Although the majority of participants in this study thought about and developed loosely structured plans about their reproductive future, there were many identified gaps in knowledge and utilization of RLPs. Four themes emerged from the gathered data: a formalized plan was an unfamiliar concept, initiation of a more formalized conceptualization was age dependent, developmental skills affected attitudes and use of RLPs, and sources of information (knowledge) were not based on evidence. Conclusion/Implications for Nursing Practice Findings suggest that knowledge, attitudes and use of RLPs are uncertain, at best. Clarifying the concept of RLPs is crucial to the development of health care interventions to promote knowledge and use of RLPs. Further studies should be conducted to assess the effect of RLPs on use of PCC and the reduction of unintended pregnancy. The RLP is a valid concept, but education and policy issues must be addressed to improve rates of use.

Black Male Collegians: Increasing Access, Retention, and Persistence in Higher Education by Robert T. Palmer, J. Luke Wood, Elon T. Dancy III, & Terrell L. Strayhorn (review)

Black Male Collegians: Increasing Access, Retention, and Persistence in Higher Education by Robert T. Palmer, J. Luke Wood, Elon T. Dancy III, & Terrell L. Strayhorn (review)

Factors Related to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination in College Men.

To examine the vaccination rate and identify factors influencing HPV vaccination among college men. This cross-sectional study, guided by Theory of Planned Behavior, was conducted with a convenience sample of college males (18-26years of age). A web-based survey was sent to 3,300 students attending a public university in California. The questionnaire used in the study-HPV/HPV vaccine-related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors-was adapted from a prior study conducted among college women. Demographic and sexual history information was also obtained. Four hundred and ten respondents were qualified for analysis. HPV vaccination rate was approximately 11.8%. Overall, young men had quite low HPV/HPV vaccine knowledge. Both nonvaccinees (n=48) and vaccinees (n=141) had positive attitudes toward the HPV vaccine, including mandating vaccination. Knowledge and attitudes toward the vaccine were not directly associated with the outcomes of vaccination status and intention. Both outcomes could be predicted by the attitude toward getting vaccinated against HPV. Intention was also predicted by subjective norm. Interventions to increase the vaccination rate should focus on creating positive attitude toward getting vaccinated against HPV through behavioral beliefs. Increasing the subjective norm will be beneficial.

Effect of Handwheel Height and Angle on Operators' Torque Production Capabilities

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSFrom investigating the maximum isometric torque exertions of participants on a handwheel set at different heights and angles, it was determined that torque production capability is greatest when the handwheel is set overhead at 45° and is lowest when overhead at 0°. The mean torque production capacity of the participants was substantially lower than the torque demands in the field and in existing standards. Therefore, maximum recommended torque that accommodates the strength of most of the male population was determined for each handwheel height and angle investigated. The findings of this study may be useful for forming guidelines for handwheel-valve system designs, such as in standardizing the height and angle of a handwheel and defining a maximum recommended torque for handwheel-valve systems.TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background: Handwheel-valve operation is a common task in many workplaces, including power, chemical, water, and oil industries. Handwheels of various angles and heights are common in a typical plant. The torque required to turn a handwheel differs from one valve to another, and there are no well-established torque standards derived specifically from operators' capabilities. Purpose: The purpose of this research was (1) to determine the effects of handwheel height and angle on torque production and (2) to propose maximum recommended torque limits for valve systems. Methods: Sixty male and female college students participated. Handwheel heights included knee, elbow, shoulder, and overhead levels, while handwheel angles included 0°, 45°, and 90°. At each height–angle combination, maximum isometric torque exertions on a handwheel were measured. These data were used to compute maximum recommended torque limits using the 25th percentile torque strength values of the female participants. Results: The mean maximum torque exertions ranged from 51.6 Nm (overhead at 0°) to 74.9 Nm (overhead at 45°). The height–angle and height–gender interaction effects were statistically significant. Male participants produced significantly greater torques (88.1 Nm) than the female participants (44.7 Nm). The 25th percentile torque strength values ranged between 25.2 and 38.9 Nm, depending on the height and angle of the handwheel. Conclusions: The relationship between torque production and handwheel height depends on the handwheel angle and vice versa. Overall, torque production was greatest when the handwheel was at shoulder or overhead levels, at either 45° or 90°, and lowest when overhead at 0°. The mean torque production capacity of the participants was substantially lower than torque demands in the field and even existing standards (about 40% lower). Maximum recommended torque limits for handwheels that would accommodate most of the male population's strength are proposed.

Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Counseling Self-Identified LGBTQ College Students Engaged in Same-Sex Relationships

A gap in research exists regarding intimate partner violence (IPV) in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals' relationships. The article begins with an overview of IPV victimization, perpetration, and related attitudinal differences between male and female LGBTQ college students. Study results found that females reported higher levels of psychological victimization than gay males. Additionally, the male participants reported greater attitudinal acceptance of IPV. Counseling implications regarding IPV victimization, perpetration, and attitudinal acceptance for IPV among LGBTQ populations are discussed.

Men of Color in Higher Education: New Foundations for Developing Models of Success ed. by Ronald A. Williams (review)

Reviewed by: Men of Color in Higher Education: New Foundations for Developing Models of Success ed. by Ronald A. Williams David Pérez II Men of Color in Higher Education: New Foundations for Developing Models of Success Ronald A. Williams (Editor) Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, LLC., 2014, 159 pages, $32.50 (softcover) Although students of color have experienced gains in college access, men of color continue to be underrepresented at US postsecondary institutions. Efforts to address these concerns have focused primarily on Black men, which has resulted in at least three unintended outcomes: a dearth of research about other men of color, the premature assertion that Black women are achieving more favorable educational outcomes, and essentialism regarding the plight of students of color. Men of Color in Higher Education addresses these concerns by introducing readers to feminist theories and asset-based perspectives aimed at ensuring that all men of color—Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Black, Latino, and Native American—succeed in college. This book makes a substantive contribution to discourse about men of color in higher education. In the opening chapter, Gordon and Henery provide the underlying theoretical framework for this book by re-theorizing how patriarchy undermines men of color in the United States. Whereas patriarchy is “the force that has claimed masculinity as the sole property of the male body and how it should be expressed and lived . . . patriarchal masculinity encompasses a set of White heterosexual capitalist values, orientations, and expectations that men [of color] negotiate” (p. 7). Stated differently, patriarchal masculinity intersects with racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression to structure the lives of men of color and our understanding of this population. These authors illuminate how patriarchal masculinity situates Black men in competitive relationships of dominance and subordination with women as well as other men. Their analyses of the crises facing Black men reveals how the problems men of color face in society stem from patriarchal masculinity and how concerns about Black women are often dismissed. The next two chapters focus on AAPI and Native American men, populations that have received less scholarly attention, with the exception of a report published by The College Board (2010). In chapter 2, Teranishi and Pazich critique the categorization of men of color as a monolithic community and emphasize the need for research that addresses the heterogeneity among AAPI males. Contrary to other men of color, specifically Blacks and Latinos, AAPIs are often characterized as model minorities because of their perceived success in the United States. The authors use intersectionality as a theoretical lens to deconstruct this stereotype by analyzing census data on the educational attainment of AAPI students. Their critical analysis illuminates disparities among AAPI students based on gender, ethnicity, and generational standing. In addition to debunking the model minority stereotype, they draw attention to AAPI ethnic groups, such as Cambodians and Laotians, in need of further support in higher education. Bitsóí and Lee, in chapter 3, interrogate the role ahistoricism plays in concealing the deleterious effects of colonialism, patriarchy, and genocide on Native Americans. Similar to AAPI populations, ahistoricism has perpetuated stereotypes about Native Americans, which [End Page 309] have contributed to a lack of awareness of indigenous histories. These factors partially explain why Native Americans continue to be one of the most underrepresented, misunderstood, and underserved student populations in higher education. Recognizing the value of indigenous perspectives, Bitsóí and Lee draw on Tribal Critical Race Theory and Native feminist scholarship to explore how Native American men cope with heteronormative patriarchy and intergenerational trauma. Although the authors present a sobering historical portrait, they highlight the potential of Native American Studies, organizations such as the National Indian Youth Leadership Project, and Tribal colleges and universities in educating young men and reconstructing the Native American community. Before deploying feminist methodologies in the study of Latino male collegians in chapter 4, Sáenz and Bukoski revisit existing notions of masculinity. They provide an overview of feminist movements, acknowledging the significant contributions of Black and Chicana feminists, and juxtapose these movements with the masculinist movement. Although Sáenz and Bukoski acknowledge the risk inherent in using feminism in men’s studies, they illustrate how theories such as materialism and...

Perceived constraints of campus recreational sports programs: Development and validation of an instrument

The aim of the present study was to develop and validate an instrument to measure students’ perceived constraints in participating in recreational sports programs in Greek universities. There were 3041 male and female Greek university students who voluntarily participated in the study. Cross-validation procedures using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis resulted in 25 retained items from the initial item pool, which form the University Sport Constraints Questionnaire (USCQ). Findings also showed a second-order factor structure of students’ perceived constraints. In particular, the USCQ items seem to assess nine first-order constraints, which are manifestations of three second-order factors. The USCQ seems to be a valid and reliable instrument for measuring students’ reasons for not participating in recreational sports programs. Key words: Constraints, leisure activities, instrument development, university sport, participation.

Usage of Facebook by University Students in Romania and Lithuania: A Comparative Study

Facebook is a social networking website which gained a huge popularity in the last decade among university students. Recent papers show that Facebook favors meeting new people, staying in touch with friends, getting useful information and knowledge, sharing of documents, joining groups and participating in group discussions. Although the usage of social networking websites in general and Facebook in particular has been extensively studied, this is little data available regarding the variations across countries, towns, and gender. This paper aims to comparatively analyze the results of two studies carried on in Lithuania and Romania. The data show that the reasons why university students are using Facebook differ from country to country and from town to town. Female university students have larger Facebook networks and spend more time on Facebook than male university students.Keywords: Facebook, Social Networking Websites, University Students, Comparative Study.1 IntroductionPlatforms supporting social networking on the Internet are applications for the creation, sharing and exchange of user-generated content that manifests in various forms: forums, blogs, instant messaging, collaborative projects, and virtual communities. Facebook (FB) is a social networking website that has an explosive growth in the last years and an increased popularity among university students [2, 17].The shift of paradigm towards social learning brings in front various activities such as meeting, active participation, critical thinking, information and content sharing, collaboration, and debate. Last but not least, Facebook is favoring the offline university education of students [4, 5, 14, 16, 13].The usage of social networking websites in general [18, 3, 10] and Facebook, in particular [17, 16] has been extensively studied. However, there is still little data available regarding the variations across countries, towns, faculty profile, and gender. Understanding how university students are using Facebook is important in order to exploit the potential benefits of social networking for the university life.In order to explore the use of Facebook by university people, Lamanauskas et al. [11] carried on a qualitative study based on two focus groups in Siauliai University, Lithuania. Their findings show that Facebook is useful for individual and educational institution image and the formation of groups. In this moment, the educational possibilities are still not sufficiently used / revealed, so more investigations are needed in this area.Iordache [8] carried on a similar study in Romania based on structured interview. His findings show that Facebook is easy to use and enables students to express themselves freely. According to students' perceptions, Facebook is useful for keeping in touch with people from home, facilitating of interactive activities, sharing of teaching and grouprelated materials, and formation of new groups.Based on the results of previous work and these two qualitative studies a new evaluation instrument was developed in order to better understand why and how university students are using Facebook and which are the educational benefits of this social networking website [15].This paper aims at comparatively presenting the results of two studies carried on in Lithu- ania and Romania based on the same evaluation instrument that was administrated in December 2014, respectively January 2015.The main research questions of this study are:· Why are university students using Facebook and how much is the usage related to the university context?· How large is the network size of university students and how many Facebook friends are students?· How often are university students logging on Facebook and how much time do they spend?· How does usage vary across countries, towns, and gender?2 Method and Empirical Studies2.1 Method and Data SampleThe questionnaire was administrated to university students from three towns: Siauliai, Vilnius, and Bucharest. …

Effects of an Integrated Stress Management Program (ISMP) for Psychologically Distressed Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an integrated stress management program (ISMP) on college life stress, stress coping, psychological distress, and cortisol among male college students. Out of 137 initially enrolled students, 99 participants were identified as distressed subjects and randomly assigned to either the ISMP or control group. Ultimately, 84 participants (43: experimental, 41: control) completed pretest-posttest. The experimental group received eight 2-hr sessions over 4 weeks. Stress and psychological distress decreased significantly, whereas stress coping and cortisol did not improve significantly. Further studies with longer follow-up periods and physiological interventions are required.

Validity and reliability of bilingual English-Arabic version of Schutte self report emotional intelligence scale in an undergraduate Arab medical student sample

Background: The psychological construct of emotional intelligence (EI), its theoretical models, measurement instruments and applications have been the subject of several research studies in health professions education.Aim: The objective of the current study was to investigate the factorial validity and reliability of a bilingual version of the Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Scale (SSREIS) in an undergraduate Arab medical student population.Methods: The study was conducted during April-May 2012. A cross-sectional survey design was employed. A sample (n = 467) was obtained from undergraduate medical students belonging to the male and female medical college of King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was performed using SPSS 16.0 and AMOS 4.0 statistical software to determine the factor structure. Reliability was determined using Cronbach’s alpha statistics.Results: The results obtained using an undergraduate Arab medical student sample supported a multidimensional; three factor structure of the SSREIS. The three factors are Optimism, Awareness-of-Emotions and Use-of-Emotions. The reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) for the three subscales was 0.76, 0.72 and 0.55, respectively.Conclusion: Emotional intelligence is a multifactorial construct (three factors). The bilingual version of the SSREIS is a valid and reliable measure of trait emotional intelligence in an undergraduate Arab medical student population.

Development and validation of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 (SATAQ-4).

The Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3) and its earlier versions are measures designed to assess societal and interpersonal aspects of appearance ideals. Correlational, structural equation modeling, and prospective studies of the SATAQ-3 have shown consistent and significant associations with measures of body image disturbance and eating pathology. In the current investigation, the SATAQ-3 was revised to improve upon some conceptual limitations and was evaluated in 4 U.S. and 3 international female samples, as well as a U.S. male sample. In Study 1, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses for a sample of women from the Southeastern United States (N = 859) indicated a 22-item scale with 5 factors: Internalization: Thin/Low Body Fat, Internalization: Muscular/Athletic, Pressures: Family, Pressures: Media, Pressures: Peers. This scale structure was confirmed in 3 independent and geographically diverse samples of women from the United States (East Coast N = 440, West Coast N = 304, and North/Midwest N = 349). SATAQ-4 scale scores demonstrated excellent reliability and good convergent validity with measures of body image, eating disturbance, and self-esteem. Study 2 replicated the factorial validity, reliability, and convergent validity of the SATAQ-4 in an international sample of women drawn from Italy, England, and Australia (N = 362). Study 3 examined a sample of college males from the United States (N = 271); the 5-factor solution was largely replicated, yet there was some evidence of an underlying structure unique to men. Future research avenues include additional item testing and modification of the scale for men, as well as adaptation of the measure for children and adolescents.

Is Web-Based Education Effective in Reducing Belief Toward Drug Abuse Among College Students?

years. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of web-based education intervention to decrease positive beliefs encouraging drug abuse among male medical college students. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective-retrospective intervention study that was conducted among 75 male students in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, during 2014. t-test was used for the statistical analysis. Results: Our findings indicated that the belief toward drug abuse was significantly reduced after education (P = 0.003). In addition, compared pre and post-intervention scores on survey items showed a significant reduction in enjoyment, improve energy, attraction, higher strength, and higher self-esteem items after education (P 0.05). Conclusions: Our findings showed that designing and implementing web-based educational intervention could be effective to reduce the positive beliefs toward drug abuse among college students.

The Effect of College Selection Factors on Persistence

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship (if any) between college selection factors and persistence for Black and Latino males in the community college. Using data derived from the Educational Longitudinal Study, backwards stepwise logistic regression models were developed for both groups. Findings are contextualized in light of Paulsen and St. John's (1996) financial nexus model. In line with this model, this study found that financial matters indeed impacted college selection. In particular, this research illustrated that the availability of financial aid and low expenses at the institution were integral selection factors. Implications for future research are extended.

Critical Influences on Sexual Minority College Males’ Meaning-Making of their Multiple Identities

This grounded theory study explored the critical influences on college sexual minority males’ meaning-making of their multiple identities. Twenty-six cisgender males attending colleges and universities within the United States and Canada were interviewed and provided journal responses to specific prompts. Four themes emerged, including: involvement in LGBT-affirming spaces, intimate relationships with other males, involvement in student leadership positions, and ongoing exposure to heterosexism and homophobia.

Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Intention among Male and Female College Students

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract and can cause cervical cancers. The purpose of this study was to investigate HPV vaccination status and related factors among male and female college students. Methods: The study subjects were 489 stu...

Sexual coercion context and psychosocial correlates among diverse males.

Sexual coercion is a pervasive problem but rarely examined in men. This study examined sexual coercion and psychosocial correlates among 284 diverse adolescent and emerging adult males in high school and college. Over 4 in 10 participants (43%) experienced sexual coercion: more specifically, the participants reported: verbal coercion (31%, n 86), seduction coercion (26%, n 73), physical coercion (18% n 52), and substance coercion (7%, n 19). Rates were comparable across high school and college students. Racial differences were found such that Asian participants reported significantly lower rates of sexual coercion than Black, White, and Latino participants. Ninety-five percent of the respondents reported women as the perpetrators; participants also described internal obligation, seductive, and peer pressure tactics in descriptions of coercion experiences. Sexual coercion tactic (i.e., verbal, substance, seduction, physical) and resulting sexual activity (i.e., fondling/attempted intercourse, completed intercourse) were associated with psychosocial outcomes. Specifically, sexual coercion that resulted in sexual intercourse was associated with greater sexual risk-taking and alcohol use. Verbal and substance coercion were associated with psychological distress, and substance coercion was also associated with sexual risk-taking. Considerations for future research and practice implications are discussed.

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