Sexual orientation differences in HIV testing motivation among college men

Objective: To investigate sexual orientation differences in college men's motivations for HIV testing. Participants: 665 male college students in the Southeastern United States from 2006 to 2014. Methods: Students completed a survey on HIV risk factors and testing motivations. Logistic regressions were conducted to determine the differences between heterosexual men (HM) and sexual minority men (SMM). Results: SMM were more motivated to get tested by concern over past condomless sex, while HM were more often cited supporting the testing program “on principle” and wanting a free t-shirt. SMM and HM differed in behaviors that impact HIV risk and other demographics. However, differences in testing motivation by concern over past condomless sex or wanting a free t-shirt persisted when controlling for these demographic and behavioral differences. Conclusions: Appropriately designed HIV prevention interventions on college campuses should target SMM's distinct concern over past condomless sex as a testing motivation.     

The intersection of nonsuicidal self-injury and suicide-related behavior: Patterns of elevated risk and implications for college mental health

Objective: To analyze the overlap of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide-related behaviors (SRB) among college students with regard to demographics, mental health, and coping styles. Participants: Respondents were 572 undergraduate students at a southwestern public university. Methods: Data were collected in 2015. Respondents completed a demographic survey and assessments of NSSI, SRB, internalizing symptoms (ie, anxiety, stress, and depression), aggression, and negative coping strategies. The survey was administered via a Web-based procedure. Results: Women reported more frequent cutting behaviors than men. Endorsement of NSSI was also associated with an increased likelihood of lifetime SRB. A subgroup of students endorsing both NSSI and SRB demonstrated poorer mental health, more negative coping, and self-reported female sex. Conclusions: College healthcare providers may benefit from competency-based training in techniques for the combination treatment of NSSI and SRB, as well as culturally based models of suicide.     

Attitudinal and behavioral differences between cigarette users who do and do not identify as “smokers”

Objective: The current research aimed to understand differences in smoking-related identity among college students and to illustrate the distinct characteristics of nonidentified smokers (NIS). Participants: Students from 2 colleges in Massachusetts (N = 538; April 2016). Methods: Respondents reported by online survey whether or not they had smoked a cigarette in the past 30 days and if they self-identified as smokers. Nonsmokers (NIS) and identified smokers (IS) were then compared on their smoking attitudes and behavior. Results: NIS made up 12.5% of the sample and 64% of all tobacco users. NIS perceived themselves as less addicted and were more confident in their ability to quit smoking. They also were less likely to smoke alone, buy their own cigarettes, or have friends who smoked. Conclusions: College health officials can best motivate NIS to quit smoking by focusing on peer norms and the potential of long-term addiction.     

“Yes,I Can”: Testing an Intervention to Increase Middle School Students’ College and Career Self‐Efficacy

Middle school is the appropriate time for students to begin exploring careers and improving self‐efficacy; however, empirically supported career and college readiness interventions for U.S. middle school students are limited. Examining the effect of an intervention that combined a virtual experience and a local college visit on middle school students (99 girls, 74 boys), the authors found that participating students had higher levels of college and career self‐efficacy than did nonparticipating students. The study shows that a workshop of the online Florida CHOICES program coupled with a campus visit increased middle school student career and college self‐efficacy. Future research should include longitudinal studies and use of diverse populations to improve generalizability of study results.     

论新形势下高校学生干部队伍的建设

新形势下,高校学生工作受诸多因素的影响,面临着巨大的挑战,而作为学生“自我服务、自我教育、自我管理”的重要实施者——学生干部队伍的建设,关系着学生管理工作的成败。如何根据新时期、新形势下学生干部的现状,培养和建设一支“政治强、业务精、素质高、能吃苦、能战斗”的学生干部队伍就显得尤为重要。     

大学英语听力教学初探

通过对大学英语听力教学进行的初步探讨,提出要提高学生的听力理解能力,在听力教学中必须做好以下四方面的工作加强语音教学,打好语音基础;以听为主,听说结合;注重听力技能的训练;注重训练方法,精听与泛听相结合.     

高等学校信息化教育现状及策略分析——以包头师范学院为例

随着我国信息化建设的加快,教育信息化发展面临着新的发展机遇和挑战。本文以包头师范学院为例进行调查、分析,意就其信息化教育中存在的问题寻求一些解决策略。     

大学英语主体交互式课堂教学模式探索

从传统课堂教学模式的不足入手,论证大学英语主体交互式课堂教学模式的必要性、交互形式及操作策略,可以得出结论：主体交互式课堂教学模式是一种极具活力的教学模式。这一教学模式对大学英语教学模式改革具有深远的意义,值得在大学英语课堂教学中进行尝试、实践和推广。     

网络环境下大学英语自主学习教学模式探讨

教育部发起的新一轮大学英语教学改革指出,大学英语教学的目标是培养大学生的英语综合应用能力和自主学习能力。实现这一教学目标的关键是要修正当前偏离大学英语教学目标和语言学习规律的传统课堂教学模式,积极抓住现代信息技术带采的契机,探索自主学习教学的新模式。本文就浙江树人大学英语教学模式改革,对构建新型自主学习教学模式的背景、理论依据、改革内容、初步成果及改革启示等进行尝试性探讨。