Thomas P Davis
Biographic Data
| ID | 6625584 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Thomas P Davis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Thomas P |
| FAMILY NAME | Davis |
| SIGNATURE | DAVIS T P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8465-4973 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1983 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Understanding the behavioral determinants that predict barriers and enablers of screening and treatment behaviors for diabetic retinopathy among Bangladeshi women
The study found a host of determinants related to the barriers to and enablers of DR screening and treatment behaviors. These determinants included perceived self-efficacy (and agency), positive and negative consequences, perceived access, perceived social norms, culture, and perceived risk. Further investments are required to enhance the availability of DR services within primary and secondary health institutions along with health behavior promo…
Tracing the legacy of peace leadership from an Asian perspective
This paper narrates the concept of Sustainable Peace Leadership and examines how three prominent Peace Activists from South and Southeast Asia measure up to the concept. The article will consider the works and ideas of Mohandas K. Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi), Lhamo Thondup (The 14th Dalai Lama), and Nguyen Xuan Bao (Thich Nhat Hanh). Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in achieving Indian independence from the British Empire. The Dalai Lama is the spirit…
Exploring the Constructions of Masculine Identities among St. Lucian Men
Twenty St. Lucian men were interviewed using a constructivist approach aimed at better understanding participants' gender-related development. Emerging themes included a masculine identity intertwined with responsibility and independence, aversion to gay men, gender-related role tension, and the powerful influence of parents and teachers on gender role expectations. Implications from this study support the need to promote healthy development by u…
Elevation of Plasma Beta-Endorphin Levels of Shy Elderly in Response to Novel Laboratory Experiences
Heightened psychophysiological reactivity to the novel or unfamiliar is a leading characteristic of sky or behaviorally inhibited individuals. To assess one aspect of the physiological stress response in shyness, the authors compared the morning plasma beta-endorphin levels of 15 extremely sky, healthy elderly individuals with beta-endorphin levels of 15 extremely outgoing persons on three pairs of 2 successive days. The primary finding was that …
Volume and composition of hand sweat of white and black men and women in desert walks
Many investigators have sought, but failed to find, ethnic differences in the number and regional distribution of active sweat glands. In this study measurements have been made of sweat secreted on one hand and also on the whole body of Whites and Blacks walking in desert heat. Whites numbered 31 men and 27 women, ages 30 to 88 years; there were 21 Black men and 31 Black women, ages 16 to 61 years. Each walked on three occasions for 1 hour at a r…
Exploring the Constructions of Masculine Identities among St. Lucian Men
Twenty St. Lucian men were interviewed using a constructivist approach aimed at better understanding participants' gender-related development. Emerging themes included a masculine identity intertwined with responsibility and independence, aversion to gay men, gender-related role tension, and the powerful influence of parents and teachers on gender role expectations. Implications from this study support the need to promote healthy development by u…
Volume and composition of hand sweat of white and black men and women in desert walks
Many investigators have sought, but failed to find, ethnic differences in the number and regional distribution of active sweat glands. In this study measurements have been made of sweat secreted on one hand and also on the whole body of Whites and Blacks walking in desert heat. Whites numbered 31 men and 27 women, ages 30 to 88 years; there were 21 Black men and 31 Black women, ages 16 to 61 years. Each walked on three occasions for 1 hour at a r…
Elevation of Plasma Beta-Endorphin Levels of Shy Elderly in Response to Novel Laboratory Experiences
Heightened psychophysiological reactivity to the novel or unfamiliar is a leading characteristic of sky or behaviorally inhibited individuals. To assess one aspect of the physiological stress response in shyness, the authors compared the morning plasma beta-endorphin levels of 15 extremely sky, healthy elderly individuals with beta-endorphin levels of 15 extremely outgoing persons on three pairs of 2 successive days. The primary finding was that …
Exploring the Constructions of Masculine Identities among St. Lucian Men
Twenty St. Lucian men were interviewed using a constructivist approach aimed at better understanding participants' gender-related development. Emerging themes included a masculine identity intertwined with responsibility and independence, aversion to gay men, gender-related role tension, and the powerful influence of parents and teachers on gender role expectations. Implications from this study support the need to promote healthy development by u…
Understanding the behavioral determinants that predict barriers and enablers of screening and treatment behaviors for diabetic retinopathy among Bangladeshi women
The study found a host of determinants related to the barriers to and enablers of DR screening and treatment behaviors. These determinants included perceived self-efficacy (and agency), positive and negative consequences, perceived access, perceived social norms, culture, and perceived risk. Further investments are required to enhance the availability of DR services within primary and secondary health institutions along with health behavior promo…
Tracing the legacy of peace leadership from an Asian perspective
This paper narrates the concept of Sustainable Peace Leadership and examines how three prominent Peace Activists from South and Southeast Asia measure up to the concept. The article will consider the works and ideas of Mohandas K. Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi), Lhamo Thondup (The 14th Dalai Lama), and Nguyen Xuan Bao (Thich Nhat Hanh). Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in achieving Indian independence from the British Empire. The Dalai Lama is the spirit…
Medicine (3 works) · Art (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works)