1. According to this article, what do you think is the purpose of the study? (25-30 words) The purpose of this study is to allow the researchers to observe health trends more closely and get latest information about Singaporean’s health, lifestyle and their habits ("NUS to conduct Singapore Health 2012 survey," 2012). (27 words) 2. In paragraph 2, the “Singapore Health 2012” survey “aims to reach more than 3,000 participants”. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a survey method?
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making research imperative in understanding how social media can affect users. Social media can have a substantial effect on individuals whom contribute to society, proving that social media is able to have a great influence on the individual and the society. “Computers, cell phones and other forms of mass communication are defining who we become- how we think, feel and act in the world” (Ferris and Stein, 2014, pg. 91). It is able to affect how individuals view themselves, their society and how they
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had been a massive part in every household. Technology had given us a great deal and helped us with our tasks and made everything easy. We know that social media sites like (Google+, Twitter, Facebook and Yahoo) had introduced us in many methods that can connect people easier. Social media sites had been a popular means to connect with other people over the Internet. During the 1980's home computers were becoming more common in every household and social media sites were becoming more refined. According
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found in the pancreas help keep our glucose levels steady. One theory points towards people experiencing hunger as a result of a drop in blood glucose levels when faced with premeal hunger. Some studies have found that when our bodies are anticipating a meal (premeal hunger) our blood glucose levels can drop up to 8% (Pinel, 2007). Often people see premeal hunger as an indicator that they need to consume food for energy, but it is actually the body’s way of preparing for the consumption of food
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A study on perception of soft drinks and fast foods advertisements and its impact on youth lifestyle and eating habits Today it is a matter of great pride to see that India as a nation stands with a population of 1,166,079,217 (July 2009) and out of which two-third of the population lies below 35 years of age. India is considered as one of the youngest nation in the world. According to various national and international organisations the age group of youth generally lies between 15-35 years. This
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the study 3.4. Tools used for data collection 3.5. Data collection procedure 3.6. Operational definition and terminologies 3.7. Statistical analysis 4 RESULTS 4.1. Demographic characteristics of the students and parents 4.2. Study habit of boys and girls 4.3. Self-concept of boys and girls 4.4. Socio-economic status of boys and girls 4.5. Rural/urban comparison of study habits, self-concept and socio economic status 4.6. Gender, locale and academic achievement 5 DISCUSSION 5.1. Study habits of boys
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that many countries are facing up to now. Despite all laws that restrict smoking and the emphasis of media that smoking kills, it still remains as the most addictive vice that begins early in childhood and adolescence which results to a lifetime habit. Tobacco use is one of the preventable causes of death, yet, will be the leading cause of preventable and premature deaths globally in next few years (Salazar, 2004). As years come, the average age of smokers is declining. The youth is greatly
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the disorder displays signs of detachment from reality, hallucination, paranoia, and delusions. One of the more common ways to tell if a person has schizophrenia is if they have totally ruined any social relationship and hear voices that no one else can hear. A lot of schizophrenics believe the voices are government people talking to them or they are being talked to by aliens and that aliens are everywhere. Schizophrenia is typically inherited through your genes. One of your parents or grandparents
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He aims to educate the public through published studies on the effect of social determinants’ affect on things like heart disease, stroke, arthritis and suicide (Raphael, 2008, p. 231). Then, Raphael suggested motivation through the ideological shift from positivist paradigms to social determinants perspectives; this would be done
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RESEARCH PROPOSAL A STUDY ON THE IMPACT AND ADDICTION BY USING THE TECH-GADGETS BY THE STUDENTS TO THEIR LEARNING PROCESS AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SHAHPUTRA: A STUDY ON COLLEGE STUDENTS CHAPTER I Introduction 1.0 Background of the Study The term technology comes from the Greek word “techne”, which means the art or skill used in order to solve a problem, improve a pre-existing solution to a problem, achieve a goal, handle an applied input/output relation or perform a specific function; technology is
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