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G, Iverson, Karr J, Hong Y, Yang C, Maxwell B, and Berkner P. "A-134 A Comparison Between English-Speaking and Mandarin-Speaking Adolescent Student Athletes on Baseline Preseason ImPACT® Neurocognitive Performances and Symptom Reporting." Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 35, no. 6 (August 28, 2020): 927. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acaa068.134.
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Abstract Objective Student athletes commonly complete baseline preseason assessments of neurocognitive performances and symptom reporting using ImPACT®. Some past researchers have examined differences in performances and symptoms based on language of administration and racial/ethnic identity. This study examines differences between Mandarin-speaking and English-speaking student athletes on ImPACT® at preseason assessments. Method Participants included 252 adolescent student athletes who completed preseason baseline ImPACT® testing in Mandarin and 252 participants who completed testing in English, matched on age, gender, and health and academic history. These groups were compared on neurocognitive composite scores and symptom ratings. Results Mandarin-speaking athletes performed modestly better on one of five neurocognitive composite scores (Visual Motor Speed, p < .001, d = .37). Language groups did not differ in total symptom severity, but Mandarin-speaking boys endorsed multiple physical symptoms at higher rates than English-speaking boys. Conclusions These results suggest that the current ImPACT® neurocognitive normative data are reasonably appropriate for use with Mandarin-speaking adolescents. When back translated, a few Mandarin-language symptoms were not semantically equivalent to their corresponding English-language symptoms, but no group differences were observed for these symptoms. Modest language group differences were observed in physical symptom reporting, more so in boys than girls. Individuals of Asian descent are more likely to express their mental health concerns in somatic terms, and greater physical symptoms in Mandarin-speaking boys could correspond to an expression of psychological distress. Clinicians should be mindful of psychological functioning at baseline testing and post-concussion evaluations because students who do not identify with the dominant culture of their sporting environment might experience acculturative stress.
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Yaffe, Yosi. "Maternal and Paternal Authoritarian Parenting and Adolescents’ Impostor Feelings: The Mediating Role of Parental Psychological Control and the Moderating Role of Child’s Gender." Children 10, no. 2 (February 6, 2023): 308. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children10020308.
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Introduction: Recent systematic reviews about the impostor phenomenon unveil a severe shortage of research data on adolescents. The present study aimed at reducing this gap in the literature by investigating the association between maternal and paternal authoritarian parenting and impostor feelings among adolescents, while testing the mediating role played by parental psychological control and the moderating role of the child’s gender in this context. Methods: Three hundred and eight adolescents took part in an online survey, in which they reported anonymously on their impostor feelings and their parents’ parenting styles via several valid psychological questionnaires. The sample consisted of 143 boys and 165 girls, whose age ranged from 12 to 17 (M = 14.67, SD = 1.64). Results: Of the sample’s participants, over 35% reported frequent to intense impostor feelings, with girls scoring significantly higher than boys on this scale. In general, the maternal and paternal parenting variables explained 15.2% and 13.3% (respectively) of the variance in the adolescents’ impostor scores. Parental psychological control fully mediated (for fathers) and partially mediated (for mothers) the association between parental authoritarian parenting and the adolescents’ impostor feelings. The child’s gender moderated solely the maternal direct effect of authoritarian parenting on impostor feelings (this association was significant for boys alone), but not the mediating effect via psychological control. Conclusions: The current study introduces a specific explanation for the possible mechanism describing the early emergence of impostor feelings in adolescents based on parenting styles and behaviors.
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Planinsec, Jurij. "Relations between the Motor and Cognitive Dimensions of Preschool Girls and Boys." Perceptual and Motor Skills 94, no. 2 (April 2002): 415–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.2002.94.2.415.
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The aim of this study was to compare relations between latent motor dimensions and cognitive abilities of preschool boys and girls ( N = 665, age: 5 to 6 years). The psychological part of the testing was implemented with the Test Razkol. For the assessment of motor abilities 28 tests were given. The associations of motor and cognitive variables were estimated by multiple regression analysis, which showed positive and significant associations between the latent motor variables and the cognitive variable for both boys and girls. On both sexes, the motor dimensions with the strongest associations with the cognitive abilities are those of coordination and the speed of movement. Despite some differences between boys and girls, they still have a lot in common since the most important latent motor dimensions prevailing in the connection between motor and cognitive dimensions are similar.
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Apter, A. "Follow up of Adolescent Suicide Attempters." European Psychiatry 24, S1 (January 2009): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0924-9338(09)70525-5.
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Objectives:To follow adolescent suicide attempters attending an emergency room in southern Israel through their induction examination for military service and then for the duration of this service.Methods:117 attempters were evaluated after a suicide attempt, and then followed up for up to five years. Outcome was assessed by their achievements on pre-induction psychometric and psychological testing at the induction center and by the quality of their service. Repeated suicidal behavior was also assessed.Results:In general boys had a worse prognosis than girls and suicidal behavior associated with poor educational achievements was particularly associated with a poor psychosocial outcome.Conclusions:Adolescent suicidal behavior in general has a good prognosis but boys with educational difficulties who attempt suicide are at great risk for adjustment problems.
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Krutsevych, Tetyana, Oksana Marchenko, and Olga Kholodova. "CRITICAL PERIODS IN FORMATION MOTIVATIONS FOR MOTOR ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY OF SCHOOLCHILDREN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THEIR GENDER CHARACTERISTICS." Sports Bulletin of the Dnieper 1 (2020): 278–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.32540/2071-1476-2019-1-278.
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Introduction and study purpose. The presented article shows the theoretical analysis of literature sources on the problem of the gender approach in physical education of pupils. Considering the problems of physical education of young people through the prism of gender, Ukrainian and foreign scholars emphasize the relationship between gender and personality-oriented approaches as the basis for the humanization of the educational process. With the purpose to determine the critical periods of decreased and increased motivation of students to engage in specially organized motor activity, taking into account their gender characteristics, it is necessary to monitor how the quantitative composition of masculine, feminine and androgynous boys and girls change with age and how these psychological characteristics affect their motivational priorities to motor activity. Material and methods. The results of the study are based on the materials of questionnaires and testing of 638 students of 5-11 forms (303 boys and 335 girls) of secondary education institutions. A set of methods was used to solve the tasks: analysis, generalization and systematization of scientific and methodological literature; questionnaire, psychological and diagnostic testing, test questionnaire S. Bem "Masculinity - femininity", generally accepted methods of mathematical statistics. Results. It is proved that androgynous and feminine gender characteristics influence the motivation to be engaged in physical activity in girls. The high level of motivation to engage in physical education and sports in boys coincides with a high level of androgyny and femininity. The critical period of reduced motivation to engage in physical education and sports falls on the period of increasing manifestation of masculine characteristics. Summary. As a result of the study, we received a fairly large amount of necessary knowledge, which gives us the opportunity to develop a model of components of individual physical culture of adolescents and young people with evaluation criteria for different age and gender groups. Key words: physical education, gender approach, boys, girls, masculinity, androgyny, femininity
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Willson, Erin, and Gretchen Kerr. "Gender-Based Violence in Girls’ Sports." Adolescents 3, no. 2 (April 20, 2023): 278–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/adolescents3020020.
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Millions of girls and young women participate in organized sports annually as a vehicle for developing a strong sense of self, social bonds, a positive body image and a sense of agency. Although the benefits of sport engagement are experienced by many girls, the overwhelming evidence of experiences of gender-based violence in sport cannot be ignored (e.g., USA Gymnastics, Hockey Canada). This paper will address gender-based violence experienced by adolescents in sport with a focus on psychological violence. The literature is replete with evidence that girls experience higher rates of gender-based psychological violence in sport than boys, and as a result, incur developmental costs. Psychological violence is experienced by girls in sport in the form of demeaning comments, body shaming, inequitable media coverage and funding and the ongoing policing of women’s bodies in sport through sexualized sport attire and physiological testing. The causes and effects of psychological violence will be addressed along with recommendations to prevent and address gender-based violence in sport.
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Larsen, Malte Nejst, Mads Madsen, Rasmus Cyril, Esben Elholm Madsen, Rune R. Lind, Knud Ryom, Søren Riis Christiansen, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Peter Krustrup. "Well-being, physical fitness and health profile of 10–12 years old boys in relation to leisure-time sports club activities: a cross-sectional study." BMJ Open 11, no. 11 (November 2021): e050194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050194.
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ObjectivesThis study investigated the correlation between sports club activities and well-being and physical health parameters in 10–12 years old boys.DesignCross sectional.SettingDanish schools.Participants2293 boys took part in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresQuestionnaires on participation in sports clubs and well-being and testing of physical health profile through measurement of body composition, resting heart rate (RHR), blood pressure and postural balance, jump and Yo-Yo IR1C performance. Data were analysed by participation in sport and according to the five most frequently reported sports.ResultsBoys enrolled in sports clubs had higher physical well-being (51.7±9.7 vs 45.9±8.7) and psychological well-being (53.3±9.6 vs 51.4±10.0), experienced more peers and social support (50.9±9.9 vs 48.0±11.6), and had a more positive perception of the school environment (48.6±7.5 vs 45.9±8.1) than boys not involved in sports clubs. In addition, they showed better Yo-Yo IR1C (+46%), long jump (9%) and balance test performance (+20%). The boys active in sports clubs had higher relative muscle mass (+6%) and lower fat percentage (−3%), body mass index (−6%) and RHR (−5%) compared with boys not involved in sports clubs (p<0.05). Boys enrolled in football clubs had higher aerobic fitness compared with boys not active in clubs (+11%), handball players (+5%), swimmers (+8%) and badminton players (+7%). Moreover, the boys enrolled in football clubs had lower fat percentage (−17%) and higher relative muscle mass (+4%) than swimmers.ConclusionBoys participating in club-based sports showed markedly higher levels of well-being and better physical health profiles than boys not involved in sports club activities. Footballers had superior aerobic fitness and body composition compared with those active in other sports. Results suggest that sports club activities seem to be beneficial for young boys’ well-being, fitness and physical health profile, with the greatest benefits achieved by boys involved in football.
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Godina, Elena, Marina Negasheva, Rostislav Okushko, Ainur Khafizova, and Irina Seneva. "Gender and Regional Differences in Body Image Dissatisfaction in Modern University Students." Collegium antropologicum 44, no. 1 (2020): 13–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5671/ca.44.1.2.
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Complex anthropological and psychological study of the university students was carried out in two regions (the cities of Moscow and Tiraspol) with the aim to reveal gender and regional differences of body image dissatisfaction and their connection with the body build. 502 individuals (187 males and 315 females) aged from 17 to 25 years were investigated. The program included anthropometric measurements (height and weight, with further calculation of Body Mass Index – BMI), evaluation of body mass components, as well as psychological testing with Stunkard’s silhouette scale and the Situational Inventory of Body-Image Dysphoria (SIBID). It was found that among the representatives of both sexes the level of dissatisfaction with their own body is relatively similar (69% of males and 67% of females). However the girls were mostly dissatisfied with their excessive, as they perceived, body mass (83% of the total number of dissatisfied individuals) while the boys were dissatisfied mostly because of their underweight (60% of the total number of dissatisfied individuals). Besides, the girls were more likely to exaggerate their weight while the boys perceived it as smaller than it really was. In girls certain social influences had more impact on body image dissatisfaction than in boys. Among the girls studied, the Muscovites were more critical to their own physical appearance, which resulted in lower self-assessment of their body image and, consequently, in less positive influence of this assessment on the quality of life compared to the girls from Tiraspol.
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Krainyukov, Sergei V., and Irina I. Mamaichuk. "The specificity and focus of psychological assistance to adolescents with spinal pathologies." Pediatric Traumatology, Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Surgery 7, no. 3 (October 2, 2019): 71–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/ptors7371-78.
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Background. Among the most common diseases of the musculoskeletal system are pathologies of the spine, in particular scoliosis and vertebral compression fractures, most commonly found in adolescents. The psyche of such patients is negatively affected by the concomitant motor limitations, pain syndromes, cosmetic defects, long hospitalizations, the threat of surgical treatment, and disability. At the same time, there are practically no complex psychological studies of adolescents with spinal pathologies, which prevents the development of differentiated directions of psychological assistance necessary for their full rehabilitation.
Aim. This study aimed to determine the specificity and direction of psychological assistance for adolescents with spinal pathologies of various genesis on the basis of complex psychological research.
Materials and methods. The study sample consisted of 38 adolescents (15 boys and 23 girls) with dysplastic scoliosis of various severity (18 with mild severity (grade III) and 20 with high severity (grade IIIIV)), 29 adolescents (14 boys and 15 girls) with vertebral compression fractures, and 34 adolescents (1517 years old) without pathology of the musculoskeletal system (control group). As a method, psychological testing was used, aimed at studying the personal traits, world view, and lifestyle of adolescents.
Results. In the adolescents with scoliosis, negative reflections of various life spheres in the world view were demonstrated through a decrease in overall activity, internal restraint, disregard for ones needs, and a reduction in the time spent on learning activities. On the other hand, adolescents with vertebral compression fractures demonstrated negative ideas about the prospects for self-realization, a decreased interest in intellectual activity, along with increased time spent on passive leisure, and a tendency to risky behavior. The revealed features differ depending on the degree of severity, sex, and relation to medical rehabilitation. Differentiated directions of psychological assistance are defined on the basis of the results obtained.
Conclusion. A differentiated approach to psychological assistance requires considering the nature of the disease (congenital or acquired), severity and duration, frequency of hospitalizations, relationship to restorative treatment, and sex.
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ABEL, GENE G., SUZANN S. LAWRY, ELISABETH KARLSTROM, CANDICE A. OSBORN, and CHARLES F. GILLESPIE. "Screening Tests for Pedophilia." Criminal Justice and Behavior 21, no. 1 (March 1994): 115–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854894021001008.
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Child molesters frequently position themselves in organizations so as to easily access children. Interviews for applicants of such positions, psychological tests, home visits to applicants' residences, criminal record checks for prior convictions, and letters of reference have all been used in an attempt to identify applicants with proclivities toward pedophilia, but none of these methodologies have been validated. The standard methods for reporting the effectiveness of screening tests are reviewed with special emphasis on the sensitivity, specificity, and efficiency of such testing, within the context of the prevalence of various diseases being screened for. Volumetric and circumferential phallometry have relatively high efficiencies, but their intrusiveness, cost, and the length of the assessment process preclude their use as a screening methodology for pedophiles within organizations. The efficiency of a new, less intrusive, screening methodology, the Abel Screen, compares favorably with phallometry in identifying those at risk for involvement with prepubescent and pubescent boys. The risk of applicants accessing boys in institutional settings could be significantly reduced by using the Abel Screen in such settings.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Boys – psychological testing"
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Jakins, Tamarin Ashlea. "Comparing the development of a sample of South African pre-school boys and girls utilizing the Griffiths Mental Development Scales-extended revised." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/990.
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Both children and adults share a common, culturally distinct view of what it means to be male or female. These gender stereotypes are pervasive in society and daily social interactions, and influence all aspects of gender development (Golombok & Fivush, 1994). The inherent physical differences of boys and girls may have triggered the speculation and accompanying myths surrounding the existence of gender differences in childhood development. Many people believe that boys and girls follow a different developmental path that lead to gender differences in intellectual ability. An up-to-date and integrative review of theory and research on gender indicates two opposing perspectives on the topic, with substantial information supporting each view. However, this is the first study to examine and compare a sample of South African pre-school boys and girls from a truly holistic developmental perspective on the recently released Griffiths Mental Development Scales-Extended Revised (GMDS-ER). Developmental theorists have emphasized the profound impact early childhood development has on subsequent development, as it shapes the course of an individual’s life. Contemporary cognitive developmental theories, such as Demetriou’s (2000; 2004) developmental model of cognitive development, advance that child development does not progress in a fixed and predictable manner. Instead, Demetriou proposes that development occurs in a wave-like fashion, where the processes and functions of the various levels of the mind may be at differing points in their cycle of development. When one function progresses to a higher level, it unlocks the possibility for another function to advance to a different point in its cycle (Demetriou et al., 2002). As the significance of understanding the process of early childhood development more fully increases, so does the need to establish with more confidence the value and role of developmental assessment in the early identification of problems. The overall purpose of this study was to generate comparative information regarding the general development of a sample of 5- and 6-year-old South African pre-school boys and girls. Specifically, the study aimed to explore and describe the developmental profiles of pre-school boys and girls within the abovementioned age group with respect to their overall performance on the GMDS-ER as well as their performance on the six Subscales. Then, the mean General Quotients (GQ) and developmental profiles of the pre-school boys and girls obtained on the GMDS-ER were compared. An exploratory-descriptive quantitative research method was used. The sample (N = 64) was selected through a combination of non-probability, purposive and convenience xiii sampling. Within this framework, a between-subjects design in which matching was used to control extraneous variables, was employed. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests to compare the GQs of the gender groups. A Hotellings T2 was used to compare the Subscale profiles. No significant gender differences were found when comparing the overall developmental and Subscale profiles of the boys and girls on the GMDS-ER. However, certain interesting trends did emerge from a review of the findings when compared to the literature review and previous studies. The information generated from this study has contributed to our knowledge base of the performance of South African children on the recently released GMDS-ER.
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"Testing a dual process model in understanding the development of binge eating behaviors among Chinese adolescent boys and girls in Hong Kong." 2001. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5890762.
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An assessment of the ethical and performance attitudes of male high school soccer players toward ethical dilemmas in competitive soccer situations. 1989.
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An assessment of the ethical and performance attitudes of male high school soccer players toward ethical dilemmas in competitive soccer situations. 1987.
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Effects of color and variable size/weight of an object on catching performance of elementary age boys and girls. 1986.
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Effects of color and variable size/weight of an object on catching performance of elementary age boys and girls. 1986.
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Effects of color and variable size/weight of an object on catching performance of elementary age boys and girls. 1986.
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The effects of academic games on the attitude toward school of third-grade black males. 1990.
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Zlatev, Boyan, Hristo Andonov, and Stoyan Andonov. "TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL PHYSICAL TRAINING IN 14-16 YEARS OLD STUDENTS." In INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS “APPLIED SPORTS SCIENCES”. Scientific Publishing House NSA Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37393/icass2022/122.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: The motor abilities of a person are realized in certain movements, which are distinguished by their quantitative and qualitative characteristics. Sports development from childhood to adulthood depends on the rational combination of the main aspects of sports training: physical, sports-technical, and psychological training. The aim of the study is to determine the level of general physical training in 14-16-year-old students and to identify some trends in the development of adolescents in 21 high school “Hristo Botev”. Material and methods: Information research, sports-pedagogical testing, mathematical-statistical methods, analysis, and synthesis. Results: A total of 135 boys and girls aged between 14 and 16 from 21 „Hristo Botev“ high school of Sofia were examined. Of these, 75 are boys and 60 are girls. In both sexes, the mean values and the variability of the results were determined. Conclusions: It was found that with increasing age, the explosive power of the lower extremities improves significantly. Confirmation of this are the results of the test “Jump length from a place”. On the other hand, we have a large variation in the strength capabilities of the lower and upper limbs of the studied students.