Depression is often associated with weight gain but underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study assessed whether three psychological eating styles (emotional eating, external eating and restrained eating) act as mediators between depression and weight gain. We used structural equation modelling to test the hypothesized mediation models in a sample of 298 fathers and 294 mothers by assessing s...

BACKGROUND Sample size planning for longitudinal data is crucial when designing mediation studies because sufficient statistical power is not only required in grant applications and peer-reviewed publications, but is essential to reliable research results. However, sample size determination is not straightforward for mediation analysis of longitudinal design. METHODS To facilitate planning th...

When we think about mediation, we always look at it as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism for ‘resolution of dispute’ or something closely connected with the ‘legal system’ or ‘administration of justice’. But when we analyse the process of mediation where the resolution of a conflict is sought to made in a consensual mode by addressing the underlying emotions that gave rise to it...

OBJECTIVES We draw on cognitive discrepancy theory to hypothesize and test a pathway from poor health to loneliness in later life. We hypothesize that poor health will have a negative influence on social participation and social resources, and these factors will mediate between health and loneliness. We hypothesize that rural environments will amplify any difficulties associated with social par...

This study examined the relationship between social support and objective task performance in a field setting. a sample of 197 participants, mean age 23.13 years (Sd 3.56) completed measures of stressors, social support, and self-efficacy prior to performance. moderated hierarchical regression analysis revealed significant (p < .05) main effects for stressors (R2 = .12) and social support (∆R 2...

The tendency for banded birds to "repeat", i.e. re-enter a decoy trap, is greatest for Grackles, followed by Cowbirds, Red-wings, and Starlings in that order. This finding is based on 6477 repeats contributed by 29,479 birds. The species differences are statistically significant (p<.01). Analysis of seasonal variables tends to minimize their contaminating effect. From an explanatory standpoint,...

Online forum is a popular approach for sharing of ideas and problem resolution. It is a very useful tool for education where students and lecturers can communicate with each other without time and space constraints. This paper presents an exploratory study to investigate students’ involvement with online forum, which in turn may affect their intention to seek answers and share ideas. The Social...