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Mating strategies across the menstrual cycle : preferences, jealousy, and masculinity
(2009)
Recent research suggests that there is more within- than between-sex variation in sociosexuality and that there may be organizational and activational effects of gonadal steroids on the mating tactics of women. For instance, ...
Bicultural identity and alcohol abuse among aboriginal Canadians : the protective benefits of aboriginal cultural affiliation
(2009)
Research has revealed that poverty, unemployment, historical oppression and substance abuse have contributed to the third world status of Canadian Aboriginal Reserves. Identification with Aboriginal culture has been shown ...
Person focused directives for end of life care in long term care (PFD-LTC)
(2018)
Dementias are age-related, neurodegenerative diseases, the cases of which are expected
to rise exponentially as the population ages. To date there is no known cure or intervention that
appreciably slows the progression ...
The Role of personality on decision making under uncertainty
(2010)
Dispositional characteristics appear to impact peoples' decision making when faced with situations characterised by uncertainty, a characterization of an unknown future outcome, and ambiguity, a characterisation of the ...
Winter-summer comparison of psychological factors in seasonal mood changes / by Robert P. Dew.
(2008)
"Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterized by the regular onset and remission of depressive episodes during the fall/winter months and remission during the summer. The present study compared psychological differences ...
Understanding the psychosocial impact of cancer in adolescence and young adulthood: a mixed-methods assessment of the perspectives of patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals
(2019)
The goal was to assess the perceived ability of healthcare professionals to discuss adolescent and
young adult oncology (AYAO) specific issues, and the use of a documentary film as awareness
and teaching tool. Healthcare ...
Death and bereavement in Northern Ontario's long-term care facilities
(2004)
The formal and informal supports available to families, staff, and residents of long-term
care facilities, along with how death was handled, were examined. With the assistance
of long-term care staff, a survey was developed ...
Trait perfectionism : an investigation of the mediating effects of negative repetitive thought and the role of mindfulness
(2012)
Although perfectionism has been related to various maladaptive outcomes, several studies have demonstrated inconsistent relationships between the dimensions of trait perfectionism and psychological distress. Furthermore, ...
The influence of stimulants on truck driver culpability in fatal collisions
(2011)
Given the monotony and extended driving periods inherent in transport truck driving, truck drivers might rely on stimulants to sustain attention and combat fatigue. Research indicates stimulants improve some cognitive ...
The relationship of gambling to health, social functioning, and life satisfaction in older adults
(2012)
The health, social functioning, and life satisfaction of older adults, age 50 and older were explored across levels of gambling activity as measured by the National Opinion Research Centre DSM Screen for Gambling Problems ...