Publications by authors named "E G Neilson"
Animals within social groups respond to costs and benefits of sociality by adjusting the proportion of time they spend in close proximity to other individuals in the group (cohesion). Variation in cohesion between individuals, in turn, shapes important group-level processes such as subgroup formation and fission-fusion dynamics. Although critical to animal sociality, a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing cohesion remains a gap in our knowledge of cooperative behavior in animals.
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- - The paper discusses the importance of studying sexual aggression (SA) in real-life drinking environments, emphasizing that while previous research shows a strong link between alcohol intoxication and SA, there is still a need for more field studies to understand this relationship better.
- - The authors aim to guide other researchers on how to conduct field studies focused on alcohol and sexual misperceptions, sharing a detailed methodology from their own study involving bar patrons.
- - They conclude that conducting more field studies is essential to grasp the immediate causes and processes related to alcohol-fueled sexual aggression, which can lead to better prevention strategies and interventions.
Understanding the mechanisms underlying sexual aggression perpetration is critical for the development of targeted, evidence-based prevention. The current study evaluates the effects of state emotion regulation (ER), acute alcohol intoxication, and Confluence Model constructs on sexual aggression perpetration intentions. Single, male social drinkers, aged 21-30 years, with a history of sexual risk-taking ( = 90) were randomly assigned to an alcohol (BrAC = 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite established associations between discrimination and mental health, little research has focused on gender expression discrimination and integrated individual strengths such as transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) identity pride. This study examined the roles of gender expression discrimination and pride in mental health among TGE adults across gender identity, race, and class. A national sample of TGE adults (N = 212) completed online measures assessing gender identity, race, income, gender expression-related discrimination, TGE identity pride, and depression and anxiety symptoms.
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- Cyanogenic glycosides are compounds found in about 3,000 plant species that release toxic hydrogen cyanide when the plant's tissues are damaged, serving as a defense mechanism.
- More than 100 types of these glycosides exist, and their diversity is influenced by the amino acids they derive from and their modifications.
- The review discusses recent advancements in understanding how these compounds are produced in plants, exploring factors that might contribute to their repeated evolution across different plant groups, including shared metabolic pathways and additional roles beyond just defense.