BACKGROUND A reversed gender pattern has been observed in the suicide rate in China compared to elsewhere. Like suicidal behaviour, non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviour is a health-risk behaviour. We examined whether a reversed gender pattern existed in the prevalence of NSSI. METHODS Online literature databases were searched for English and Chinese articles on NSSI behaviours among t...


 The present study investigates the structure and content of oral scientific arguments constructed by 6-year-old students in Greece when they answered questions about light propagation through objects, dissolution substances water, flow electric current objects. research was conducted with participation 64 primary school (6 years old), while interview served as data collection tool. Resea...

BACKGROUND Little research addresses how medical students develop their choice of specialty training in Japan. The purpose of this research was to elucidate factors considered by Japanese medical students when formulating their specialty choice. METHODS We conducted qualitative interviews with 25 Japanese medical students regarding factors influencing specialty preference and their views on r...

The purpose of the present study, which is based on grounded theory, was to investigate the role and function of the family in the formation and continuation of adolescents’ addiction to social networks. A total number of 39 students (25 girls and 14 boys), 12 parents, and 11 psychologists were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire and the data were analyzed via Strauss and Corbin m...

BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated a correlation between medical students who undertake international medical electives (IMEs) in resource poor settings and their reported career preference for primary care in underserved areas such as rural practice. This study examines whether a similar correlation exists in the Australian medical school context. METHODS Data was extracted from t...