This study examined predictors of self-presentation concerns in sport. Two hundred and twenty eight competitive athletes (171 men and 117 women) completed measures of selfpresentation concerns, social physique anxiety (SPA), self-handicapping (SH), athletic identity (AI), and perfectionism. SPA and SH were consistent predictors across all but one self-presentation dimension in females. Gender d...

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the indications and results of liver transplantation for benign liver tumor. Methods: From January 2001 to December 2014, 16 patients (8 males and 8 females) with benign liver tumors were subjects of liver transplantation in our department. The surgical procedure, perioperative complications, postoperative management, and follow-up results were analyzed. Resu...

This study investigated the effects of age on self-perceived hearing disability among young and elderly people with comparable hearing sensitivity. Subjects were young (18-40 yr) and elderly (65-75 yr) listeners with either normal hearing sensitivity or mild-to-moderate sloping sensorineural hearing loss. The Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly was presented to the older subjects and the...

Aim: To assess the oral health status of handicapped children attending various special schools. Objective: To assess oral hygiene practice, dental caries and treatment needs, gingival and periodontal treatment needs malocclusion status. Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of 263 subjects out of which 155 were males and 108 females. Results: 67% of subjects used tooth brush to clea...

Researchers and practitioners have long regarded procrastination as a self-handicapping and dysfunctional behavior. In the present study, the authors proposed that not all procrastination behaviors either are harmful or lead to negative consequences. Specifically, the authors differentiated two types of procrastinators: passive procrastinators versus active procrastinators. Passive procrastinat...

In this study, the hierarchical model of achievement motivation (Elliot, 1997) is used to investigate the motivational mechanism behind the relationship between fear of failure and selfhandicapping adoption. A cross-sectional design was employed. The participants were 691 college students enrolled in physical education in Taiwan. Students completed the Performance Failure Appraisal Inventory (P...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) are high prevalence developmental disabilities that co-occur at high rates. Furthermore, Axis I psychopathology is known to occur more frequently in individuals with ID than the general population. The problems are lifelong and can be major impediments to independent living. Despite this, little research with adults is available...

Introduction: Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit, which can impair exchange of information. The impact hearing may be profound, with consequences for person's social, functional, and psychological well-being. This study aims to assess overall on quality life in adult population.Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted a tertiary care-based hospital. Patients within age ra...