Essays about: "sex-differences"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 47 essays containing the word sex-differences.

1. 26. Trait Anxiety and Negative Health Risk Behaviors in Adults : The Relationship between Trait Anxiety, Alcohol Consumption and Physical Inactivity

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Linnéa-Rebecka Catibusic; [2018]
   Keywords : Trait anxiety; negative health risk behaviors; physical inactivity; alcohol consumption; Ångestbenägenhet; negativa hälsobeteenden; fysisk inaktivitet; alkoholkonsumtion;

   Abstract : Relatively little is known regarding trait anxiety and its relationship with negative health risk behaviors such as alcohol consumption and physical inactivity in adults. This study aimed to examine whether negative health risk behaviors differ by sex and whether trait anxiety is associated with the negative health risk behaviors above and beyond sociodemographic factors and depression. READ MORE

3. 27. Morphology and localization of carbonic anhydrase in the alimentary canal of the Swedish house cricket, Acheta domesticus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae)

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

   Author : Elina Thorsson; [2018]
   Keywords : house cricket; acheta domesticus; gryllidae; anatomy; histology; morphophysiology digestive tract; alimentary canal; gastrointestinal tract; gut; carbonic anhydrase;

   Abstract : There is a growing interest in using insects as part of the human diet. Actors such as the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and Nordic Food Labs are investigating the potential use of insects as a source of protein and nutrients for the western human population. READ MORE

4. 28. Does Lifestyle Affect the Attachment between Dogs, Canis familiaris, and Their Owner?

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Ida Fischer; [2018]
   Keywords : Attachment; dog-human bond; lifestyle; breed differences; sex differences;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate if the dog’s behaviour and the interactions between the dog and the owner   differ depending on lifestyle, breed or sex of the dog. For this we employed the Strange Situation Procedure, a test inspired from Mary Ainsworth´s study,   which investigated the attachment of human infants to their mothers. READ MORE

5. 29. Sex Differences in Adolescent Depression

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Emma Hammarsten Yder; [2018]
   Keywords : sex differences; adolescent depression; female adolescent depression; neurodevelopmental changes; sex differences in brain maturation; 2:1 ratio;

   Abstract : At the age of 13, the 2:1 ratio becomes evident. It entails the fact that after puberty, twice as many females as compared to males suffer from depressive episodes. Much research has been conducted to highlight key contributing factors that aid in the onset and the timing of the 2:1 ratio. READ MORE

6. 30. Is There A Glass Ceiling In Japan? : Occupational Segregation and Sex Differences inManagerial Promotions in Japan

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

   Author : Pimolporn Jintarith; Nannapat Vorayotsri; [2017]
   Keywords : Glass Ceilings; Occupational Sex Segregation; Promotions; Gender;

   Abstract : This paper analyses the difference probability in holding managerial positions between men and women in Japan as the glass ceiling effect. In addition, we analyses whether the difference is affected by gender composition within the workplaces. READ MORE