Maternal Phubbing and Mother - Child Relationship

A study was conducted among children between 10-16 years of age and their mothers attending a selected hospital in Kozhikode (Kerala) to assess the maternal phubbing of children, assess the mother-child relationship and test the association between maternal phubbing and mother-child relationship. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted among 50 mothers and children attending IPD and OPD of Paediatric Department of Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode; the samples were selected using purposive sampling technique. The results of the study revealed that that majority (70%) of mothers were having mild phubbing and 88 percent of the subjects exhibited closeness in the relationship with their child. It was also revealed that there exists a negative correlation between maternal phubbing and closeness (' r' value-0.392) and a positive correlation between maternal phubbing and con ict (' r' value 0.644)

Toque e sua relação com bem-estar e satisfação com a vida / Touch and the relation with well-being and satisfaction with life

Este artigo apresentou definições do que é o toque e sua implicância no bem-estar/satisfação com a vida dentre outras variáveis, como frequência de toque interpessoal, estresse percebido (PSS-14), familismo, nível de proximidade (IOS), sentimentos de rejeição/vazio (JGSL) e nível de satisfação com o relacionamento (PRQC). A amostra foi composta por 291 pessoas de ambos os sexos e o questionário utilizado foi aplicado em uma amostra brasileira, via eletrônica e em lápis e papel. Os dados obtidos sugerem uma relação fraca entre toque e bem-estar/satisfação com a vida possivelmente devido a um efeito de teto, diferenciando da mesma pesquisa "skin to skin" aplicada em outros países, evidenciando que o fator cultural é de grande relevância. Além disso, houve uma correlação significativa indicando que quanto maior for o sentimento de rejeição/vazio, menor será o bem-estar/satisfação com a vida e que há uma correlação entre a frequência em que os participantes praticam o toque e o nível de satisfação com o relacionamento, influenciando no bem-estar.

This article presents definitions of what touch is and its implications for human well-being / satisfaction with life. Measurable variables were considered, such as the frequency of interpersonal touch, perceived stress (PSS-14), familism, level of proximity (IOS), feelings of rejection / void (JGSL) and level of satisfaction with the relationship (PRQC). The sample here consists of 291 people, both genders. The used questionnaires were applied to a Brazilian sample, electronically and in paper. The data obtained suggests a weak relationship between touch and well-being / satisfaction with life, possibly due to a ceiling effect. This contrasts with the same "skin to skin" study carried out in other countries; demonstrating that the cultural factor is of great relevance. In addition, there was a significant correlation indicating that the greater the feeling of rejection / emptiness the subject feels, the lower the well-being/ satisfaction with life. Moreover, there is a correlation between the act of touch practiced by participants and their respective levels of satisfaction with the relationship, influencing their well-being.

Impacto de la cercanía, toque afectivo y satisfacción con el apoyo de la pareja en los comportamientos saludables / Impact of closeness, affective touch and satisfaction with the couple´s support on healthy behaviors

RESUMEN Introducción: La pareja tiene efectos físicos y psicológicos sumamente positivos, especialmente cuando hay cercanía, debido al bienestar experimentado, toque afectivo, que enriquece la expresión de comprensión y satisfacción con el apoyo de la pareja, pues habrá mayor motivación para realizar comportamientos saludables. Objetivo: Identificar la magnitud, examinar las diferencias y conocer el grado de asociación de la cercanía, toque afectivo y satisfacción con el apoyo recibido por parte de la pareja en el empleo de comportamientos saludables. Método: Se trabajó con una muestra no probabilística de 194 hombres y 194 mujeres mexicanos integrantes de una relación de pareja heterosexual (edad M = 37), con escolaridad mínima de secundaria. Se aplicó una batería compuesta por instrumentos de medición psicológica validados para población mexicana y se realizó una serie de análisis de varianza con pruebas a posteriori de Scheffé y correlaciones producto momento de Pearson. Resultados: De los resultados se destaca que los grupos de mayor toque afectivo y satisfacción con el apoyo recibido emplean mayores comportamientos saludables de actividad y relajación. Por otra parte, para las mujeres, la cercanía se relaciona con mayores conductas de Actividad-relajación (0,168* según Pearson). Para los hombres, mayor satisfacción con el apoyo de su pareja propiciará que realicen mayores conductas de cuidado (0,157* según Pearson). Conclusión: Formar parte de una relación de pareja cercana, afectiva y donde el apoyo es satisfactorio crea un espacio para tener mejor calidad de vida y salud, por su influencia sobre actitudes, significados y conocimientos que determinan la adopción de conductas saludables.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The couple has extremely positive physical and psychological effects, especially when there is closeness, due to the experienced well-being, affective touch, which enriches the expression of compression and satisfaction with the support of the couple, since there will be greater motivation to perform healthy behaviors. Objective: Identify the magnitude, examine the differences and know the degree of association of closeness, affective touch and satisfaction with the support received from the couple in the use of healthy behaviors. Method: We worked with a non-probability sample of 194 Mexican men and 194 Mexican women who were members of a heterosexual couple relationship (age M = 37), with minimum middle school studies. A battery composed of validated psychological measurement instruments for the Mexican population was applied and a series of analysis of variance was performed with Scheffe´s posterior tests and Pearson´s product-moment correlations. Results: From the results, it is highlighted that the groups with the greatest affective touch and satis faction with the support received employ greater healthy behaviors of activity and relaxation. On the other hand, for women, closeness is related to greater Activity-relaxation behaviors (0,168* according to Pearson). For men, greater satisfaction with the support of their partner will lead to more caring behaviors (0,157* according to Pearson). Conclusion: Being part of a close, affective and supportive couple relationship creates a space to have better quality of life and health, due to its influence on attitudes, meanings and knowledge that determine the adoption of healthy behaviors.

Growth evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine listed companies-by Topsis evaluation method based on factor analysis / 中草药

Using 54 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) listed companies in China as a research sample, panel data of 54 companies from 2012 to 2016 was used, the 11 financial indicators was selected to build a Chinese medicine listed companies growth evaluation index system by the factor analysis method. On this basis, Topsis method was used to calculate the comprehensive factor of TCM listed companies and the optimal solution of the closeness degree, in order to analyze the growth of TCM listed companies. The results showed that about 79.63% of TCM listed companies’ comprehensive factor score and the optimal solution of the close degree near the distribution from 0.4 to 0.7, indicating that the growth of TCM listed companies have a greater room for improvement; Only 3.7% of TCM listed companies comprehensive factor score and the optimal solution near the distribution from 0.8 to 0.9. China's TCM listed companies did not play its leading role. Finally, this paper puts forward relevant policy suggestions for promoting the healthy development of TCM companies.

El papel de la cercanía entre hermanos sobre la conducta sexual protegida / The Role of the Closeness between Siblings on Sexual Behaviour Protected

El propósito del estudio fue investigar si la cercanía fraterna por configuración diádica de sexo y rol (hermano/a mayor/menor) predice el uso del condón o si tiene un papel mediador en variables parentales asociadas al uso del preservativo. Participaron 592 universitarios elegidos con un muestreo no probabilístico. Se evaluó la comunicación sexual con padres, estilos parentales, cercanía fraterna y frecuencia del uso del condón en los últimos seis meses. Las mujeres con una hermana mayor usan frecuentemente el preservativo a diferencia de los varones. La cercanía con el hermano menor en mujeres (β-) y con la hermana menor en varones son predictores del uso del condón. Las variables parentales se constituyeron como predictoras de la cercanía fraterna pero no del uso del condón. Se discuten la importancia de incluir en el análisis de la conducta sexual protegida al grupo fraterno en relación con variables parentales, para así tener una interpretación de cómo la familia influye en el comportamiento sexual.

The purpose of the study was to investigate whether dyadic configuration fraternal closeness by gender and role (brother/sister older/younger) predicts condom use or if it's a mediating role in parental variables associated with frequency of condom use. 592 university students participated elected a non-probability sampling (43.8% men and 56.3% women). Assessed sexual communication with parents, parenting styles, fraternal closeness and frequency of condom use in the last six months. Women with an older sister frequently used condoms unlike men. The fraternal closeness with younger brother in women (β-) and closeness to the younger sister in males are predictors of condom use. Parental variables were set as predictors of fraternal closeness but not condom use. Discuss the importance of including in the analysis of sexual behavior protected fraternal group in relation to parental variables in order to have a different interpretation on how the family (parents-siblings) influences sexual behavior.

Current Mesoamerican Couples: Cultural Heritage; Families in Transition; Sustainable Relationships / Parejas mesoamericanas contemporáneas: herencia cultural; familias en transición; relaciones sustentables

In order to describe the development and status of couples of any region, the historic, psychological and socio-cultural ecosystem in which they unfold must be specified. For this paper, the roots of Mesoamerican-Hispanic couples are described with emphasis on the norms and values that underlie the beliefs and behavioral patterns of contemporary males and females of this vast region. In a second section, the effects of modernization and female and child empowerment on traditional roles and couple relationships is covered. A third section is devoted to the analysis of the impact on family function and structure due to migration and acculturation of Mexicans and Central Americans who move north. As a corollary, an extensive description of research on the variables conducive to relationship maintenance with Mexican males and females is presented.

Con el afán de describir el desarrollo y estatus actual de las relaciones de pareja en cualquier territorio, es necesario especificar en amplitud y con rigor el ecosistema histórico, psicológico y sociocultural en que estas se escenifican. En éste artículo se describen en primera instancia las raíces de las parejas que surgen del crisolo indígena e hispano de la región mesoamericana, con énfasis en la descripción de las normas y valores que subyacen las creencias y patrones conductuales contemporáneos de hombres y mujeres de esta vasta región. Una segunda sección se enfoca en el análisis de de los efectos de los procesos de modernización como son el apoderamiento por parte de las mujeres y el desarrollo personal de los niños, sobre los roles tradicionales y las formas de interacción de las parejas. Como derivación de esta sección, se presentan los cambios sufridos en la estructura y funciones de la familia debido a los procesos de aculturación vividos por familias e individuos al migrar hacia el norte. Como corolario, se hace una extensa descripción de los datos que se han generado en la Unidad de Investigaciones Psicosociales en torno a las variables que conducen al mantenimiento de relaciones sustentables en hombres y mujeres mexicanos.

A Triple Level Registration Strategy of Medical Image Based on Mutual Information / 航天医学与医学工程

Objective To further solve the mutual restricted problems among precision, speed and disregistrated rate of registration algorithm based on mutual information (MI). Methods A new strategy on the search of registration parameters, a triple level registration strategy, was proposed. It searched the translation parameters and the rotation parameters respectively. Based on analyzing the advantage and limitation of MI-based registration, Euclid closeness of Fuzzy theory was introduced into the process of the triple level registration. Results The computer simulation results demonstrated that the proposed registration method, on the condition of retaining the same precision, improved both the speed (step numbers and registration time) and the disregistrated rate. Conclusion The proposed triple level registration strategy is a registration strategy to be able to harmonize precision, speed and disregistrated rate effectively.