Internet gambling in relation to Internet addiction,substance use,online sexual engagement and suicidality in a Greek sample

Research has found gambling to be related to a variety of other addictive behaviours. The study objective was to evaluate the association of Internet gambling with Internet addiction, online sexual engagement, suicidality and substance use, in a sample of Greek adults. The study sample consisted of 789 military personnel. During their annual medical examination the study participants anonymously completed a series of self-reported questionnaires in relation to socio-demographic data, Internet gambling practices, online sexual engagement, Internet addiction, suicidality and psychoactive substance use. We found that Internet addiction significantly predicted engagement with online gambling, followed by substance use in general, and, in particular, the use of cocaine or heroin. Finally, two other predictive indicators were self-reported suicide attempts and engagement with online sex. Online gambling is associated with various behaviours related to impulsivity such as Internet addiction, online sexual engagement, suicidality and substance use. Future research will increase our knowledge on the contribution of new technologies and the Internet in Internet gambling dimensions, as well as on the associations with other high-risk behaviours such as substance use, pornography and suicidality.     

WeChat: social and political development of China’s dominant messaging app

This article traces the development of the Chinese social media app WeChat from its origins to its current role as a leading communications tool for some 600 million Chinese citizens. It analyzes the ways the small-group oriented app is changing China’s social connections, as it enhances trusted, personal contacts while transforming opportunities for larger online group formation. The article assesses methods the Chinese Government employs to monitor and control WeChat communication, and provides a case-focus study. It also considers the apolitical features, in particular, those related to entertainment and personal social relations, which have made important contributions to WeChat’s great popularity.     

Birth preference in women undergoing treatment for childbirth fear: A randomised controlled trial

Background

Childbirth fear is the most common underlying reason for requesting a caesarean section without medical reason. The aim of this randomised controlled study was to investigate birth preferences in women undergoing treatment for childbirth fear, and to investigate birth experience and satisfaction with the allocated treatment.

Implementing Rigorous Survey Methodology within Contexts of Social Work Education,Training and Practice: A Case Study in Substance Use

With the integration of evidence-based practice central to all areas of social work education and training across the globe, it is crucial that we continue to engage with the methodological challenges inherent in gathering this evidence, particularly when it is related to the nature of social work education itself. As a result, this paper addresses some of the methodological challenges involved in examining the education available to social workers on engaging with substance use, both within the social work academy and local authorities in England. Drawing on experiences of implementing large scale online surveys from three substantial research projects completed by the authors, this paper highlights four methodological themes: (1) Constructing a representative sampling frame; (2) Identifying participants within organisations with many departments; (3) Response rates; and (4) Questionnaire design. While these are familiar methodological considerations, this article draws attention to the specific complexities of gathering ‘representative’ knowledge to inform educational strategies on substance use within social work education and employment contexts. Finally this paper offers lessons learned and guidance for social work academics, students and practitioners who are minded to build, or draw from, an evidence-base using representative samples from and within these environments.     

城市文化软实力构建的“网都”范式

当前全球数字网络化的发展浪潮和历史背景下,"网都"型文化中心城市建设成为转变城市文化发展方式、提升城市文化软实力的新的战略路径和城市设计愿景。城市发展的"网都"形态具有多元文化范式,要根据不同城市的特点和文化基础,推进网络媒介城市(media city)、网络文化产业高地、网络文化名城、互联网总部基地、文化科技融合的创新引领中心、网络文化宜居之都、互联网枢纽城市等不同类型的"网都"建设。不同的网都范型(paradigm)关切到城市文化软实力的不同层面,存在着从硬文化实力向软文化实力的渐变和过渡谱系;既可以单独构建特色网络文化城市的核心性格与差异化竞争力,也可以综合构建城市文化软实力的体系化架构。     

国籍管辖根据在互联网案件中的适用

依国籍管辖根据确定民商事案件管辖权是属人管辖规则中的重要依据，但由于过分强调国家司法主权，强调对本国及本国国民利益的保护，而受到国际社会的摒弃。在互联网案件中，以国籍根据为主要依据的属人管辖权的确定也遭遇困境。但国籍根据相对互联网案件中被告地理位置及住所地难以确定的困难，又显现其优势，对互联网案件中管辖根据的寻找以及管辖权的确定起到积极作用。因此，在当今的环境下，正确定位国籍管辖根据在互联网案件管辖权确定中的地位，并进行合理限制，是国籍管辖根据正确适用于互联网案件的关键。     

浅议网络农业信息资源检索与利用

从目前网络农业信息资源的现状及农业网站类型出发 ,论述了目前国内网络农业信息存在的问题及利用现状。同时介绍了几点在网络农业信息资源利用方面的经验。     

网络文化异化现象研究

本文在阐述网络文化异化的内涵的基础上,分析了网络文化异化现象的五种表现形态,剖析了关于网络文化异化现象产生的根源,并从个人、技术和社会诸层面提出了相应的控制策略.     

网络沟通下政府形象“距离悖论”的解析及应对

网络沟通的兴起,使政府形象塑造的环境发生了变化,政府形象的“距离悖论”出现新特点,其突出表现是,民众对政府形象的评价与该级政府同民众的距离（包括空间距离和时间距离）成反比。在网络沟通下,形象良好的政府须具有回应性,倡导科技领先,强调参与和协作以及具有预见性,因此,政府应从树立形象意识、完善电子政府工程、提升政府媒体公关能力和公信力以及提高危机处理能力等方面着手,来应对政府形象的“距离悖论”,以塑造良好的自身形象。     

乡村振兴与健康乡村研究述评

以CNKI数据库中的311篇CSSCI来源期刊论文以及Web Of Science平台中的716篇核心合集库文献作为研究样本,运用CiteSpace5.6.R2软件进行可视化计量分析,发现既有健康乡村研究文献的主要议题有乡村居民个体健康影响因素、乡村中的特殊群体健康、乡村健康风险与健康保障三个方面,国内研究与国外研究在议题设置阶段上有些许差别。进一步分析可知,国内研究将集中于乡村振兴战略和乡村治理现代化,相关重点议题有:“大健康”理念下的健康乡村研究、健康乡村政策研究、健康乡村韧性度提升研究、数字化健康乡村研究。