OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/723962024-03-29T13:16:21Z2024-03-29T13:16:21ZFairytales : the influence on young women's perception of romantic lovehttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1184382024-02-15T05:51:26Z2006-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Fairytales : the influence on young women's perception of romantic love
Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore how fairytales impinge on young women's perception
of romantic love. Using a qualitative approach four focus groups were conducted with
female participants aged between 16 and 24 who were either in relationships or single and
this was analysed using thematic analysis. This research indicates that young women
identify with the female characters in fairytales. It also indicates that fairytales effect
young women's expectations of boyfriends and young women's expectations of
relationships in general. The most useful thing that could emerge from this study is an
awareness of how certain notions young women have may effect their expectations of
romantic relationships. It also offers recommendations for how the findings of this research
are useful outside the context of romantic love.
Description: B.PSY.(HONS)2006-01-01T00:00:00ZLinking Malta's adolescents' risky behaviour to social and cultural influenceshttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1009802022-08-26T05:24:25Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Linking Malta's adolescents' risky behaviour to social and cultural influences
Abstract: This research project was carried out with hopes to determine the levels, frequency, nature and prevalence of risky behaviour of adolescents on the Maltese Islands. This behaviour was then analyzed and linked to possible social and cultural factors such as; religion, socio-economic status, family type, childhood experience, and education and schooling. The study was carried out on 236 participants ranging in age from 15-25, all currently living in Malta. Data was collected by means of an anonymous, online questionnaire and ensured strict confidentiality amongst all participants. Building upon information found in numerous literature and relevant sources, the levels of treacherous activity currently occurring in Malta were compared with empirical findings. in other countries. The major hypothesis, does locality, religion, family background, education level and/or socio-economic status matter in the attitudes, behaviours and predispositions of today's adolescents, suggested an affirmative answer. Religion, family values, parental control and upbringing all suggest significance in adolescent behaviour. The experimental behaviours focused upon in this study include; smoking, drinking alcohol, dabbling with illicit drugs and promiscuous, unprotected sexual activity. The fact that all these behaviours were seen in abundance suggests that there are high levels of availability of illegal substances on the Maltese Islands, and that significant amounts of teenagers are participating in under-age binge drinking and sexual activity.
Description: B.PSY.(HONS)2009-01-01T00:00:00ZHesitation phenomena in Maltese political speakershttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/972832022-06-08T11:18:13Z1996-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Hesitation phenomena in Maltese political speakers
Abstract: This study concentrated on language as a tool and the use of hesitation phenomena by
Maltese political speakers. It was hypothesised that hesitation phenomena would be more
frequent in speech situations which are spontaneous and less in contexts for which speech
content is prepared; the distribution of hesitation phenomena would vary between speakers
and that it would be influenced by the speech situation; the rate of speech would vary
between speakers and that differences in speech rate would be found within those contexts
requiring greater expression. Speech samples of four Maltese public figures were analysed
and the subsequent results supported all three hypotheses.
Description: B.PSY.(HONS)1996-01-01T00:00:00ZFemale University students' perceptions of pornographyhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/881792022-02-04T12:10:00Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Female University students' perceptions of pornography
Abstract: This research project highlights the main concepts regarding female university students and
their perceptions of pornography. The research agenda involves investigating the cognitive
and affective perspectives women hold towards pornography as well to hypothesise about
pornography's influence on the sexual self. A review of the literature involves the exploration
of four main concepts: young people in society today; media and identity; attitudes; and
pornography. Focus groups were employed to gather data from female university students
aged 18 to 25 and the data from these focus groups was analysed thematically. Thematic
analysis revealed four overarching themes: the cognizance of pornography; affective
connotations of pornography; sexuality; as well as the self and pornography.
Description: B.PSY.(HONS)2009-01-01T00:00:00Z