Exploring Differences in Demographic Variables and Alcohol Consumption amongst University Student-Athletes

Gender Differences in Problematic Alcohol Consumption in University Professors

The role of job satisfaction and other psychosocial variables in problematic alcohol consumption within professional settings remains understudied. The aim of this study is to assess the level of problematic alcohol consumption among male and female university professors and associated psychosocial variables. A total of 360 professors (183 men and 177 women) of a large private university in Ecu...

Alcohol Consumption in Demographic Subpopulations

Deborah S. Hasin, Ph.D., is professor of epidemiology at Columbia University Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York. Alcohol consumption is common across subpopulations in the United States. However, the health burden associated with alcohol consumption varies across groups, including those defined by demographic characteristics such as age, race/ ethnicity, and...

Differences in Demographic and Psychological Variables in Suicide by Self-immolation and Poisoning

Background: Self-immolation and intentional poisoning are two common methods for suicidal attempts in developing countries. Few studies have compared the characteristics of people who commit suicide by self-immolation or intentional poisoning. Hence, the aim of this study was to compare demographic, social, and psychological features between these two groups. Methods: In the present study, pat...

Intercultural Differences in Suggestibility amongst University Students

The Comparison Anthropometric, Biomechanical and Psychological Characteristics between University Student and Student Girls Non-Athletes

One of the most important issues in community is health and progress people. Because of durability of a community depends on health each person. In this regard, the present study aims to compare anthropometric, biomechanical and psychological factors between university student and student girls done. Subjects of the study were 86 girls 15-17 years old and 113 university student 18-24 years old,...