Stay Healthy and Germ-Free: A Personal Experience of Mysophobia

Some people seem to think that mysophobes like myself would never get a chance to become ill. After all, mysophobes take extra precautions when it comes to keeping clean and healthy. In my case, I never eat food from questionable sources, drink filtered or distilled water only, wash my hands,...

Tourism in Bath in the United Kingdom

Bath in the United Kingdom is visited by people from all over the world and this has made it to be the Heritage City. Visiting as well as living in Bath has a very good experience and great offers. Accommodation, food and drinks, shopping and the tours offered makes it...

Tourist Satisfaction in Switzerland

Abstract This paper aims to propose a study on the level of tourist satisfaction in Switzerland. To introduce the topic, the introduction presents the theoretical background of tourism satisfaction, focusing on the key assumptions that underlie this sector. The literature review discusses the findings of the recent academic literature, mainly...

Divorce and Its Impact on Children’s Wellbeing

Introduction Marriage and divorce are distinct events that affect the daily lives of children. Most notably, the mental health, as well as the physical and cognitive capabilities of individuals, can be compromised if they experience parental divorce. Hence, reviewing the research that examines the impact that divorce can have on...

The Concept of Experience in Dewey’s “Art as Experience”

The concept of experience is important to be understood and discussed with a focus on a specific esthetic experience and its role in creating works of art. In his book, Dewey (2005) isolates and emphasizes experience as a key and unique concept to define art. According to the author, experience...

Marriage Satisfaction and Its Factors

Marriage is a complex social phenomenon that is based not only on positive emotions of love but also on the ability of a couple to work towards the success of their relationship. Thus, many factors influence the positive outcomes of marriage and prevent individuals from experiencing disappointment or regret in...

Adoption: Positive and Negative Attitudes

Adoption is a process that involves numerous positive benefits for children in a difficult situation. However, given the challenges for adoptive families and minors, it can be considered as a social issue that needs to be approached in different ways. As for the key ideas, adoption presents a process informed...

Multitasking as a Personal Time Management Issue

What are your greatest challenges with time management? Throughout the time of being a student, I have had many incidences where I needed to analyze my time management skills. Just like most people, I found out that I tend to spend time ineffectively sometimes which leads to delays that slow...

Sociological Mini-Memoir on Personality Development

Introduction In this paper, I aim to review and examine my personality and my experiences from a sociological perspective in order to understand how they have influenced my view of others. Seeing Sociology sees society from three different perspectives that, together, become a broader view that sees every aspect of...

Vacation in Cancun: Paradise on Earth

If you are still hesitating about where to go on your next vacation, you should definitely consider Cancun in Mexico. Picturesque landscapes, tropical forests, and the warm water of the Caribbean Sea will prove that there is paradise on earth (“Cancun Vacation Travel Guide”). Once the center of the exuberant...

Heritage Visitor Attractions in Malta

In the first part, this chapter undertakes a literature review on the Heritage Visitor Attractions (HVAs) in Malta. In this part, a review is done on the attractiveness of Malta as far as tourism and heritage are concerned. The second part of the chapter deals with the question of online...

The Issue of Misjudgment

Introduction Working in the setting of any organization means being exposed to the threat of making a mistake based on the human factor (Mitroff & Denton, 2013). Whenever several people of different tempers and visions work together, they are bound to make communication mistakes sooner or later. As a result,...

Parenting Styles in Situational Examples

Situation #1: The table is set for breakfast. Your child spills a half-gallon of milk all over the table. My child spills a half-gallon of milk all over the table. The table is set for breakfast. Of course, my first emotions will be a bit negative. I spend a certain...

Sport in Canada: Progress and Achievements

Every country has its favorite sports which are a part of the popular culture and help perceive the society values (Nimijean 1). In Canada, the central place has always been occupied by hockey. However, the latest tendency shows that people start getting much more interested in basketball. While some people...

Varadero as the Best Place to Spend a Vacation

A break away from normalcy is what people want to experience when on vacation. Modern-day circumstances, however, dictate that more often people travel in groups. This specific means that the arguments over what to do and where to go tend to sour the trip. However, a solution exists that satisfies...

Single African-American Mothers’ Experiences with Their Sons

Introduction The previous chapter provided a detailed review of literature to help explore what other scholars have found in relation to this topic. In this chapter, the focus was to provide a detailed discussion of the methods and strategies used to collect and analyze primary data. Robinson and Werblow (2013)...

Work-Life Imbalance, Its Reasons and Outcomes

Description of Topic and Research Questions Topic Description The topic I would like to research is the life-work balance. In the modern world, this issue is becoming more and more actual. People spend a lot of time commuting to work. Sometimes, they work long hours or have an unsociable work...

Single Parenting Benefits and Disadvantages

Introduction The topic of single parenting is often controversial in the modern world, which is caused by disagreements between the supporters and opponents of such a family union. However, earlier this issue was raised to attract public attention to this topic, but today this type of family is quite a...

Internet for Travel Agencies and Tourism Websites

Introduction As mobile technologies provide more and more opportunities for travel, the need for travel agencies reduces. Such applications as Google Maps, Foursquare, Booking.com, Airbnb, Tripadvisor, and hundreds of others make independent traveling easier, cheaper, and more convenient for regular tourists. Despite the presence of such rivals, travel agencies have...

Attraction, Love, Relationship Schemas and Stages

Antecedent of attraction Social psychologists argue that there is no one antecedent of attraction but rather that it is caused by numerous factors that include but are not limited to propinquity effect, similarity, reciprocal liking, social exchange, and liking (Aronson, Wilson, Akert, & Sommers, 2016). Similarity or a match between...

Compassionate and Fatuous Love Comparison

Introduction Love is typically viewed as one of the most complex emotions, which, to some extent, is correct since, unlike other emotional responses like happiness or sadness, love cannot be produced intentionally (Sinclair, Fehr, Wang, & Regehr, 2016). The intricate nature of the phenomenon, nonetheless, allows classifying the subject matter...

The Father’s Role in Parenting

The challenge of ensuring ample success of children in educational settings perhaps calls for ensuring richness in childcare. Following its research on the extent to which fathers involve themselves in the development of education of their children, Eric Development Team reveals how “Half of students mostly get A’s and enjoy...

“Same-Sex Marriage in Canada” by Jay Makarenko

Purpose of the research In the research paper, Same-Sex Marriage in Canada, Makarenko (2007) focused on the analysis of historical and legal processes that culminated in the legalization of same-sex marriages in the country. The author’s objectives were to illustrate and evaluate some important court cases that revolutionized the definitions...

Benefits of Adoption: A Pathway to Family and Stability

Arguments in Favor of Adoption While there are various reasons behind adoption, its positive effects, ranging from psychological to physical, are undeniable. Adoption is an optimal option for individuals who want to become parents since this process can help them build a strong connection and satisfaction and, in turn, help...

Physical Activity and Diet for Effective Weight Loss

Project Goals Physical activity can be a highly effective method of reducing body weight and achieving a healthier body composition. It is crucial to keep in mind, though, that activity alone can sometimes be effective for losing weight and must be accompanied by a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices....

Impact of Lance Armstrong’s Doping Fraud on Cycling and Sponsors

Introduction The Lance Armstrong doping fraud was a significant doping investigation. It resulted in Lance Armstrong, a former American road racing cyclist, having his seven consecutive Tour de France victories and one Olympic gold revoked. He also eventually admitted to taking performance-enhancing substances in the interview with Ophar Winfrey. His...

Anne Bradstreet on Embracing Adversity: The Role of Winter in Appreciating Spring’s Joy

Anne Bradstreet expressed a big truth: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”. Winter is a perfect example of such understanding; at first glance, the season is inconvenient and unpleasant. However,...

Contemporary Couples Diversity

The collage combines images that reflect the diversity of contemporary couples and highlights the differences between couples today and those of 100 years ago. Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait is featured as a smaller image within the collage. The Arnolfini Portrait is a reference to the conventional lovers depicted in...

Love and Hate: Relationships in Shakespearian Othello and Life

Introduction The chapter titled “Love and Hate” criticizes the idealistic portrayal of love that exists in some media. It typically displays love as two people seeing each other, falling in love at first glance, and clicking together like two pieces of a perfect puzzle, never having a disagreement in the...

Impact of Anti-Racism Campaigns in English League Football

Despite the efforts to eliminate the phenomenon of racism from the sociocultural context of the contemporary global environment, it persists and continues to produce a detrimental effect on lives of racial minorities. Racism trickles into every facet of people’s lives, causing members of ethnically and racially diverse communities to experience...

Letters Across Realms: Finding Forgiveness in the Afterlife

Introduction It is good to write to you, after all this time. Now that we are both dead, we get to live on in this new plane of existence. Last time we met, we came to blows. I was angry at you for what you did to me, at first....

Beyond the Game: Future Trends in Sports Promotion

Introduction Selling and promotion in sports have been the center of attention of many sports management resources since the industry is growing intensively. BeyondTheMatch website gathered multiple trends related to content marketing and digitalization that are likely to bring success to the organizations that will be ready to implement them....

Unveiling Freedom: Deciphering “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin

Introduction “The Story of an Hour” is a famous and exciting short story by Kate Chopin. This literary piece describes the thoughts and feelings of Louise Mallard, who is told that her husband, Brently Mallard, tragically died in a railroad accident. Main body The author fails to present much information...

Driving with Dogs in the Laps: The Main Dangers

Introduction Over the years, dogs have been a significant part of human beings offering the necessary company at home. The relationship has grown, and in the current world majority of pet owners have adopted the tendency of having the canines join them, especially when traveling in their cars. Following the...

The Coach’s Role in Maximizing Athlete Potential

Introduction A coach is an essential person for every athlete, playing a key role in the development of an athlete. The relationship between a trainer and a sportsman involves not only training but also building a friendly, understanding, sincere, and honest communication model. The coach can both fully reveal and...

Unveiling Haiti: An Annotated Journey

Annotated Bibliography Briney, A. (2018). Ten facts about Port au Prince, Haiti. ThoughtCo. Web. In this article, the author gives an overview of the city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Through the provision of a clear image of the destroyed Presidential palace, a clear picture is drawn of the magnitude of...

How Shootings Shaped Political Views, Perspectives, & Attitudes: Personal Essay

One frequently runs into many societal issues throughout their lifetime. Mass shootings, which have a significant impact on the political opinions, perspectives, and attitudes of the younger generation, are one of its causes. I believe that the threat of widespread shootings has widened the ideological divide between liberals and conservatives,...

Yoga for Wellness: Spirituality

Yoga is a collection of mental, spiritual, and mental exercises that originated from India but is practiced worldwide. Indeed, most or the original yoga poses are in the Indian language. Exploring yoga practices through history, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social sciences lenses reveal the importance of yoga to...

Nonverbal Communication: Exploring Relationship Dynamics

Nonverbal cues are as important as verbal communication when having a conversation with another person. One of the embarrassing situations I experienced was with the traditional OK sign. I have a friend who is Brazilian, and his parents are immigrants who do not speak much English. Once, I was picking...

Vision and Mission Discussion: Academic Networks and Career Trajectory

The environment in which a person studies and works can influence them and it is advantageous if the university’s mission and vision are correlated with their academic and professional goals. My professional and academic goals as a scholarly practitioner are to demonstrate a lifetime commitment to excellence in practice and...

Internship in Sports Management Program

Participation in accessible internships for a sports management program broadens job alternatives for starters in the flexible field of the sports industry. Such experiences allow students to apply their newly acquired skills and hands-on proficiencies in actual training contexts and real-world conditions (Wallrodt & Thieme, 2020). Internships further prepare prospective...

Interpersonal Communication: Dividing Household Chores

Dividing household chores is one of the topics that all married couples discuss, which makes this issue relevant to most people. When individuals prefer not to express their negative feelings concerning their partner’s behavior, it often creates a critical situation. One person disregards their duties, stops thinking there is a...

The Mediation of Conflict in Personal Experiences

Mediation is becoming increasingly common because it saves time and money compared to going to court and allows both parties to own the outcome more than they would if a judge was in charge. On the other hand, a mediator is there to help facilitate a resolution that the parties...

The “Walking as Negotiation of Performance” Article by Gentry

The importance of walking in Savannah, Georgia’s ghost walk tours is examined in Glenn W. Gentry’s article, “Walking as Negotiation of Performance”. The author claims that walking delivers “not only a greater sense of place but also a greater agency and sense of control over performance” (Gentry 236). The author’s...

Naming Our Offspring: The Rise of Individuality and Unique Names

A sociology book called The Family: Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change explores how families are evolving in modern society. The book discusses a wide range of family-related subjects, including gender roles, marriage, parenting, and family diversity (Cohen, 2015). Sociologist and demographer Philip N. Cohen use statistics and research to examine...

Football Matches and Their Impact on Mental Health

I believe that in addition to a beautiful spectacle, football pose a great risk of serious injury. Football players often injure the ankle, and knee joints, soft tissue bruises, sprains, and fractures. Often such injuries need surgical treatment; an athlete does not always return to the ranks, but may remain...

Demystifying the Dynamics of Coaching

Summary The career I am interested in that is significant to the sports industry is coaching. Sports coaches train fanatics to familiarize themselves with a game and participate in professional-level matches. The word coaching was first used in connection with a trainer or instructor in the mid-19th century in England...

Seeking Conflict Resolutions

Introduction Greetings, today, I would like to discuss interpersonal and group conflicts and their resolutions. Disagreements are a common part of being human, as people can not always agree on everything. Limited resources, differing opinions, goals, and personal values can cause a rift between individuals that might have destructive consequences....

Marriages and Divorces: The Motivation of Choice

Introduction A traditional marriage is the union of two people whose romantic relationship has become more profound and formalized. The relationship between people does not necessarily have to end in marriage, and many couples feel great about being single all their lives. Nevertheless, statistics show that about two-thirds of women...

The World Cup Preparations in Qatar

Introduction World Cup is a famous football competition organized every four years by the International Association of Football Federation (FIFA) and held in various countries. It is one of the most popular sporting events that attract millions of viewers worldwide, along with the numerous tourists who come to a hosting...

Workplace Romance: What Are the Reasons?

The area of personal, romantic relationships between colleagues is under-researched. It is obvious that there are specific reasons for these connections, and Cowan & Horan (2014) explore this matter. Furthermore, in their study, the authors also focus on investigating how such relationships may affect the organization they work in. In...

Children’s Skills for the Basketball Sport

Introduction Basketball is considered one of the most fantastic fundamental sports on the planet, to get the ball through the net rim more frequently than the other team. However, the mechanism through which an individual or group accomplishes this activity is significantly more complicated than it seems initially. Some of...

The Lifestyle Prescription Strategy

Nutritional therapy and “lifestyle modification” are critical to helping patients prevent or manage the disease for two reasons. First, their application allows a person to focus on something new. The daily performance of a specific action will bring more diversity to the patient’s life and make life more fulfilling and...

Fatherhood in the Modern World

The general topic of the study considered the concept of fatherhood in the modern world. The article’s authors stress that the understanding of the father’s role in the contemporary world has changed significantly compared to how it was previously understood. According to Duckworth and Buzzanell (2009), “Recently, the very definition...

The Friendship of Amir and Hassan

Friendship is an essential element of human life since it directly affects the range of communication and demonstrates a person’s character. People usually consider a true friendship as one characterized by full reciprocity and willingness to help a friend in any circumstance. However, each person has a personal perception of...

Diary of an Enslaved Woman: Personal Experiences

The diary excerpt is from the perspective of one enslaved woman who was forced onto a boat. It will help a reader better understand the slave trade, the daily lives of enslaved people, and the events that led to emancipation. The story is based on personal experience and may not...

C. Entry Mode: Thanksgiving Travel Ticks

Considering the challenges of geographical distance, a significant part of customers’ luxury experience at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is high-quality service. The expansion to the American market will require additional time for training new employees and forming the administrative staff. In this aspect, cultural differences may present a barrier to implementing...

Spending Plan: Saving and Spending during Uncertain Times

Monthly spending tracking is vital as it helps people stay involved in their finances. Paying attention to spending ensures that one stays within his budget and spends wisely. People with financial discipline are capable of conforming to their spending and banking to the set plans to attain fiscal goals. Actual...

Emotional Intelligence in Action

Introduction Emotional intelligence allows people to interact with others in meaningful ways since it helps to understand and utilize human emotions. There are five aspects of emotional intelligence that contribute to the person’s ability to empathize with people and communicate with them effectively. Three of these aspects are personal (motivation,...

NFL Management Problem: Rooney Rule Influence

The hemostat is considered one of the most basic tools within the surgical set. According to Abdelaziz (2019), the name of any type of hemostat is pegged on two crucial factors, which include the design of the distal tip and the set-up of the jaw. As documented by Fukuba et...

Parenting Styles: Infancy and Early Childhood

Generally, a child’s behavior is directly linked to the parenting approach being used by the respective parent. Each technique used has a corresponding impact on the well-being and development of the young ones. According to the work of Amy Morin (2022), there are four basic parenting methods that are most...

The Influence of Confucianism on Chinese Parenting

Introduction Confucianism and its practices have left their mark on the history of many Eastern countries, especially China, and can be seen in the attitude toward academic success that is commonly inculcated in children from a very early age. Moreover, just as important is the imprint of the dogma of...

Personal Philosophy About Raising Children

People react differently when they learn they are expecting their first child. To establish a meaningful definition of parenting, one ought to understand its essence. The basic definition of parenting is the process of caring for a child. Parenting is the art of naturing a child’s physical, social, spiritual, emotional,...

Personal Connectivity Milestones

How would you like to be recalled? I am always pondering that one particular question. What will I have accomplished, and what kind of impression will I have left? I desire to be regarded as a person who revolutionized the world. I want to be remembered as a lady who...

Is Rowing Still as Popular as It Was Before?

At the moment, there are many different sports that will suit the capabilities and preferences of any person. Moreover, every year new activities arise, which can gradually push out older and irrelevant ones. This process can be traced in the case of such a sport as rowing, which has gained...

Albion’s Seed: Marriage and Cultural Folkways

Introduction David Hackett Fisher’s book called Albion’s Seed describes the folk customs of four groups of people who moved from different areas of Great Britain to the United States. The argument of the book is that the culture of each of the groups has been preserved and forms the basis...

The Daddy-Less Daughter’s Self-Perception

Perception is defined as how you view the world and the people around you; it is influenced by how you see things, your interactions with people, and how you interact with things. Discernment can either be positive or negative and this is affected by how one thinks. How you see...

The Advantages of a Failure in Society

Introduction Society considers failure a significant obstacle in the way of personal goals and objectives throughout all stages of life. The concept brings immediate negative connotations and associations. Hence, the idea created even more complex issues such as fear of failure and connected emotions such as anxiety, humiliation, and shame....

A Personal Experience of a Destructive Conflict

Introduction Basically, a conflict arises when two or more parties disagree as a result of clashing ideas or thoughts, interests, attitudes, and requirements (Khamidovna, 2021). Conflict is only present when the parties involved communicate their struggles about an idea or thought in question. A destructive conflict is that which involves...

Roles and Responsibilities in the Hospitality Industry

Introduction The hospitality business contributes to the economic health of any country. It is regarded as one of the global economic sectors with the quickest growth rates when compared to other industries (Abdou et al., 2022). However, it has to be recognized that any hospitality business provides jobs that demand...

Counseling Young Athletes With Performance Anxiety

Young people experience significant stress because of the inherently competitive nature of sports, pressure to perform in front of large audiences, and insecurities and unsureness in their abilities. This essay aims to explore the psychological aspects of performance anxiety in sports, specifically its prevalence among the youth. This essay also...

Do Soccer Fans Love Their Teams?

The research question for this paper focuses on soccer fans’ motivation for supporting their teams through stadium attendance. Many believe that fans go to stadiums for games out of love for their teams or the sport in general, but there are indications that it could be something else (Reed, 2018)....

Parenting: Influences and Standards

Ayoub, Mona, et al. “Genetic and environmental associations between child personality and parenting.” Social psychological and personality science 10.6 (2019): 711-721. Web. The article discusses how many people’s ideas about parenting are based on how it affects their kids. The authors say that children can affect how their parents raise...

Moral Judgement in Personal Experiences

When it comes to the dimension of morality, there is a plethora of interrelated factors to consider. Particularly, within the scope of making a moral judgement, one might struggle which question should they ask themselves: “What should I do?” or “What sort of person should I be?” These questions may...

The Benefits of Gardening: Natural Contact with Nature

In the modern world, many people live in an artificial, urban environment, cut off from natural contact with nature. It is difficult for such people to imagine that caring for their garden can be more than just an aggravating household chore. Many people cannot imagine what it means to maintain...

Tourist Application Business Plan

Introduction In the east of the Arabian Peninsula, where the desert meets the Indian Ocean, is the Sultanate of Oman. Its history spans over two millennia. The landscapes of Oman are varied. The spectacular landscape makes Oman different from other Gulf countries. Mystical mountains, amazing caves hiding, sands of the...

Marriage in Experience of Men and Women

The family life crisis is a highly challenging time for two individuals when they realize things are not going as planned, given their attitudes, expectations, stereotypes, limits, and life experiences. How eager partners are to talk and settle differences will determine if the crisis can be overcome. They must have...

Complexities and Intricacies in Major Sporting Events

There is growing interest in using complex systems thinking approach when analyzing and improving sports performance. Sports have been prevalent for a very long time. However, difficulties and hardship also increase as fame grows. The sports business is struggling more than ever to discover strategies to get millennials to go...

Reasons for Paying College Athletes

Introduction The financial compensation of college athletes is a recurring theme in the current media. Although not professional players, student-athletes have schedules, which may be equally taxing on their time, health, and physique (Thacker 185). Meanwhile, students also experience significant learning pressure, which further stresses their resources. Disproportionate distribution of...

International Arena for the NFL and the NBA

Event Transportation Associated (ETA) provides transportation services for various clients, and its activities promote a better understanding of the positions of such giants as the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). In their decision to go international, the NFL and the NBA may face certain challenges...

Pittsburgh, Home to Everyone: Zero Carbon Emissions Goal

Pittsburgh is a city known for a blend of various attractions, its rich history, and continued economic and social evolution. In Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is the second largest city after Philadelphia, and in the United States, it is the 68th largest city with a population of 302,971 (Pittsburgh Quarterly). Pittsburgh is...

The IronTeen Sport-For-Development Initiative

Introduction Sports are essential for the development and mental health of children and adolescents. The iSPORT Foundation (n.d.) asserts that all youngsters, irrespective of their circumstances, have the right to be fit and healthy, receive access to exceptional role models, and become the best versions of themselves. Some Kiwi children...

QuickWrite: The One Where We Ask, «What If?»

We tend to view famous people as representatives of their cultures, holders of important opinions, and, in general, very interesting individuals. However, many, if not all of them, are not who they seem to be; what we view as a celebrity’s personality is a carefully constructed image that helps sell...

Lower Extremity Stretching Techniques

Presently, more people start to lead sedentary lifestyles or are restricted to a little amount of activity due to work or studying. In this situation, the solution to such a problem is incorporating stretching techniques that will assist in reducing pressure from the limbs and avoid injuries in the future....

Thoughts That Enable Realistic Prediction of Future

Forecasting is essential to predicting what the future holds; people daily map their plans and consider what steps to take in choosing their future. is essential to predicting what the future holds; people daily map their plans and consider what steps to take in choosing their future. Essentially, forecasting reflects...

“Owning Your Emotions” Study by Bippus and Young

This paper overviews a research article titled Owning Your Emotions: Reactions to Expressions of Self- versus Other-Attributed Positive and Negative Emotions. It was written by two researchers, Amy M. Bippus and Stacy L. Young. Amy M. Bippus was the Associate Dean of Enrollment Management and Outreach in the College of...

Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home

Article Summary “Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home” by the American Academy of Pediatrics provides a set of simple recommendations for parents regarding managing children’s behaviors during the pandemic. The source problematizes the pandemic’s implications for children’s subjective well-being and emotional stability. Families are recommended...

Employability Skills and the Future of Work

Employability skills are broad abilities that make one appealing to potential employers. Every profession requires practical communication skills, and companies want people with outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication capabilities. Employers want people with great learning and leadership abilities who can enhance procedures and establish organizational initiatives. Next, teamwork, or the...

Embarrassment: The Feeling of Discomfort

A feeling of minor to extreme discomfort, known as embarrassment or awkwardness, is typically felt when someone does anything that is socially inappropriate or frowned upon and is seen by or made known to others. Often combined with shame and guilt, embarrassment is referred to as a “self-conscious feeling” and...

Ancient Olympic Games and Their Religious Roots

The religious roots of the ancient Olympics have left a lasting impression on the current games. Greeks placed a high value on the Olympic Games because of the reverence with which they held Zeus, their patron deity (Perrottet). In the beginning, the Olympiad was more about honoring the gods than...

Sports Nutrition Strategies for Triathletes

Background Athletes should follow current sports nutrition standards to construct a practical, periodized, and individualized feeding plan that allows them to train harder, adapt and recover optimally. They are also advised to avoid injury and illness and perform at their top during the most important races. The triathlete in this...

Chinese Tourism Policy and Planning

Summary of the Main Components of Recent Tourism Policy Plan Today, tourism is the most important sector of the Chinese economy. It provides the population with a permanent place of work, and the state budget with a stable income without any negative effects on the ecological system of the country....

Self-Assessment of Public Safety Followership

The role of a follower is comparable to that of a leader. It can be defined as an individual’s willingness or ability to follow a leader’s instructions. It is significant in the context of the protection of the general public. When leaders formulate or settle on policies, their followers must...

The Ergogenic Effect of Caffeine on Athletes

Introduction The use of sports supplements and stimulants is a sensitive topic of theoretical and applied research. The main interest is to study the stimulant effects of specific drugs that may allow athletes to increase speed, endurance, and strength performance significantly. On the other hand, maximizing athletic effects cannot but...

A Leading Cause of the Female Athlete Triad

Introduction The Athlete’s Triad is a syndrome of three interrelated components, specifically nutrition, bone health, and menstrual function. In addition, each pillar can have irreversible consequences, and all can progress in degree of severity. These problems often contribute to athletic injuries and general health issues. In this way, the impact...

Pursuit of Happiness: Yeimi Portillo and Maya Hmed

Introduction Happiness help people develop optimism and a “take on the world” attitude. Consequently, happy people are often healthy due to effective wellness and state of mind. Every person has their own story of happiness pursuit. Family relations, including marriage and intergenerational relationships, affect someone’s state of happiness. While many...

Business Events: Service Quality Management

Despite technological changes, business travel or tourism remains a fundamental part of international business management. Business events have led to the growth of tourism-related activities on international markets as executives and employees travel for professional or personal reasons. When people travel to business events, they need services that construct the...

Social Work Career: Personal Experiences

Introduction My desire and interests to help and support those in need started at a tender age. At preschool age, I shared my belongings with vulnerable children. One notable instance that caused trouble between my parents and me was when I insisted we offer my room to a homeless street...

Mothers’ vs. Fathers’ Caregiving Position Differences

Introduction Currently, there is no unanimity of opinion among researchers regarding the purely biological basis of the father’s or mother’s behavior toward the infant. The mother’s role is often emphasized as social, not just biological. The cause for this is, among other things, the observation of the behavior of mammals...

Marriage and Divorce Rates Decline in Qatar

Introduction Marriage is one of the foundations of traditional social values in Qatar. This institution makes it possible not only to pass on customs to future generations but also to maintain the stability of families. At the same time, divorce is socially undesirable and taboo. However, in recent years, there...

Broken Relationships Aspects Discussion

The world is a highly unpredictable and hectic place. You must have heard this phrase thousands of times already. However, have you ever thought about its implications on relationships? Today, the arrangements of married couples have changed compared to the situation several decades ago. Divorces are more acceptable in society,...

Friendship: Definition, Types, and Motives

Introduction Humans are socially intertwined creatures whose psychological and physical health is dependent on relationships. Various studies, including Lu et al. (2021), suggest that an individual’s mental and physical well-being depends on their social relations. The issue of friendship was explored by Aristotle more than 2300 years ago and highlighted...

Value Proposition of Digital Transformation

The use of Big Data today is widespread in all markets, including tourism, retail, banking, telecommunications, fitness, online commerce, and other sectors. The tourism and hospitality industry can greatly benefit from the correct use of Big Data and gain a competitive advantage by improving the quality of service through the...

The Problem of Divorce

Divorce is a reality that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide. In certain situations, it can be a necessary step to escape from an unhealthy or abusive relationship, but some believe that divorce is too easy to obtain and contributes to the breakdown of traditional family structures. This paper...

A Chinese Restaurant’s Cultural Taxonomy

Introduction Taxonomy is how names relate to each other and are grouped. Cultural taxonomy can be alluded to as the small related groups called taxa that form a culture. (Reynolds et al., 2019). The cultural model used in this study is the free listing methodology. All the cultural schemas that...

Aspects of Emotional Intelligence

Introduction I chose the area exercise EQ 14, “To Talk or Not to Talk.” I chose the exercise since it is vital for social knowledge, self-awareness, and empathy. The activity was interesting because it helps build relationships by understanding our interaction with others and helps generate empathy among individuals interacting....

How Parental Involvement Influences the Life of the Individual

The purpose of the work is to demonstrate how parental involvement influences the academic and social life of the individual from the perspective of several theoretical notions and models. Thereby, the overarching research question examines the reason for parental engagement’s positive impact and mechanisms of parental and school/college/university cooperation. Besides,...

Emotions and Instincts in Human Decision-Making

Many factors influence a person’s decision-making process: from personal to spontaneous, depending on the situation. While some elements of the first category can be objectively assessed, random variables such as emotions and instincts are more challenging to determine. However, they play a crucial role in human decision-making, sometimes eclipsing even...

Emotions Formation by Nature vs. Nurture

The realm of psychology has always been an intriguing topic. For example, when it comes to emotions, previously, there were experts and ordinary people who leaned towards a notion that all emotions are intrinsic, genetically driven responses to specific chances and barriers shaped by nature to aid humanity in survival....

Same-Sex Marriage: Issues and Debates

Introduction Marriage is an essential part of people’s social lives, that helps them regulate their relationships with each other. Gays and lesbians strive to have the same basic freedoms as heterosexuals, including the right to relationship. However, there exist not only ethical issues but also legal ones related to the...

Physical Education, Its Types and Benefits

Article 1: Swimming Topic: The effects of a 6-week core exercises on swimming performance of national-level swimmers. Authors: Karpiński, J., Rejdych, W., Brzozowska, D., Gołaś, A., Sadowski, W., Swinarew, A. S., Stachura, A., Gupta, S., & Stanula, A. The article discusses how physical activities could influence the performance of athletes....

Exercising in Bio-Behavioral Perspectives

Abstract Exercise improves the efficiency of the body system by enhancing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. It also improves mood since increased physical activity stimulates brain chemicals for more relaxation and reduces anxiety. The bio-behavioral approach relates to the interaction of biological and behavioral processes. Adopting...

BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Multinational food conglomerates are increasingly integrating and controlling overseas food markets. This tendency is evident in China, where the economy and food industry have seen an increase in foreign direct investment and international retail and restaurant branches. Globalization in the food industry has led to various forms of cultural diversity...

Doping: Racism and Discrimination of Athletes

This chapter in the book offers a broad overview of the current problems in sports; among others, racism stands out in its various structures. First, the identification of stakeholders in the organization of sports activities is given to determine the most optimal management decisions that take into account the identified...

Parenting and Harm of Unrealistic Expectations

Robert Plomin – Professor of Behavioral Genetics, King’s College London The nature vs. nurture debate has a long history, and scholars of all times tried to determine whether parental heritage or upbringing was more critical in forming the personality. The scholars claim that approximately half of the differences in cognitive...

Analysis TED Talk Outline: Broken Relationship

Sometimes, relationships get broken for seemingly no reason; you just abruptly drift away from each other. Indeed, even the closest of people can grow apart without a reason and that is it. That is what we have to accept as we move on with our lives, and not let it...

Importance of Prepared for Crisis

It is important to note that sudden and drastic changes can affect any individual, which is why being prepared for crises both mentally and financially is of paramount criticality. This lesson of life was taught to my family the hard way. I had to adapt to a sudden change in...

The Origin of Cricket in American History

Cricket is a sport that emerged in England but managed to surpass the border and attain international significance. Being subjected to prolonged English influence, the U.S. was exposed to cricket and eventually adopted the sport. It initially gained popularity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the help of many individuals, namely William...

Adjustment to Changes in Personal Experience

In every person’s life, events occur that cause significant changes to everything they have known before. I grew up in a supportive environment and close environment; however, everything changed when my uncle suddenly passed away in August last year. The emotional pain of losing a loved one and the new...

Reflection on “The Whole-Brain Kids”

The book The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson describes how the brain grows, how it functions, and how to interact with and support children as they start recognizing, managing, and learning through their emotions. It helps to get a better grasp of what kids face...

Coaches’ Role in Athletes’ Nutrition and Mental Health

Study 1 Jacob, R., Couture, S., Lamarche, B., Provencher, V., Morissette, É., Valois, P., Goulet, C., & Drapeau, V. (2019). Methods In their study, the researchers aimed to assess sports coaches’ intentions and their psychosocial determinants relevant to providing nutrition and nourishment recommendations to the athletes that they coach. The...

One’s Life in Their Fifties Analysis

Understanding the changes that occur when people age is critical knowledge for many professions, ranging from educators to healthcare specialists. This process may turn one’s life unbearable at some point, yet, with modern advancements, many people can still experience their life in full at the age of 50 through 60....

Defining Success: The Concept and Its Definitions

Success can be defined as an accomplishment of a set goal or purpose. There is another definition of the word as the meaning varies from one individual to another. Several people tend to measure it based on generally what one owns. There are always no secrets to achieving one’s goals,...

What Do You Want in Your Lifestyle?

Specific individuals believe that sleep time can be sacrificed or function on limited sleep. Lack of sleep can affect the well-being of a person on a very substantial scale. Individuals who do not get enough sleep may be susceptible to overfeeding or relying on junk food (Grandner, 2017). Similarly, even...

A Transformative Approach to Meeting and Scoring Goals Beyond the Pitch

Soccer programs demand expertise and knowledge of many aspects of teaching. To provide a structured and effective program, coaches need to study not only the rules of the sport, but also develop a set of personal skills that allow them to effectively communicate their thoughts to students. In addition, such...

The Family Concept from a Sociological Perspective

Introduction The concept of family has evolved over the history of humankind, but it has preserved its primary significance. Studies in the 21st century focus on the sociological, biological, economic, and political dimensions. The family structure differs in most parts of the world depending on the culture. Traditionally, the ideal...

The Periods of Life Aspects Analysis

Summary Before maturing into adults, human beings undergo several stages. As people progress in their development and accomplish each period of life, they can advance and produce ideas and concepts that help them to move into the next period successfully. How humans transition from one stage to the other is...

Early and Late Specialization Models for Athletes

Deciding to pursue a professional sports career, an athlete chooses an early or late specialization model. There is much research made on the subject of which one is safer or effective; however, it is still a subject of debate in the coaching field. There are many factors that the model...

Virtual Tour in Ancient Cities

The Architecture of the Athenian Acropolis The first scene to hit my eye is the Parthenon with a base ground resembling a rectangle. The temple has ionic columns sculpted by the people from Pheidias. Acropolis is a hill at the center of Athens city where the Parthenon is built. Before...

Sports Coaching in Improving Athletic Performance

Sports coaches possess a wide range of roles and responsibilities, the completion of which is necessary for improving the students’ sports performance. To effectively integrate the elements of sports science, sports medicine, and coaching, the sports coach must fulfill the roles of a motivator, leader, and role model for their...

The Significance of Sports Psychology

Introduction Sports psychology is the scientific study of psychological factors that affect athletic performance and how individuals’ mental and physical well-being may be affected by sports and exercise. Simkus (2022) states that the field’s researchers investigate how psychology may be employed to improve athletic performance and how fitness can reduce...

Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

Extrinsic motivation occurs when a person is driven to undertake an action or participate in a task to receive a prize or escape prosecution. Intrinsic motivation occurs when a person partakes in action as it is pleasurable to her (Locke & Schattke, 2019). A person is doing something to do...

High Ground: The Dining Attraction

Higher Ground is a daily dining attraction on Melbourne’s western outskirts. The previous power station’s vacant brick structure was occupied to build six new connecting levels that wrap around the circumference to create a suite of compact stacked platforms. The existing site lacked essential building utilities, necessitating a sophisticated and...

Personal Financial Literacy and Planning

By the end of the current 2022, I want to pay off my bad credit and also invest in other loans that I have; for this, I need a capital of about 3000 US$. I make monthly payments to pay off the loan so that the total final amount may...

Locomotor Skills and Load Monitoring

Locomotor skills consist of physical activities such as running, jumping, walking, climbing, and others; therefore, they need to be visually confirmed. Thus, video recording is a primary way of observing and documenting locomotor skills in the specific areas of the classroom during the whole day or at a particular time....

The Channel Islands as a Travel Destination

The Channel Islands are a small group of islands that form an archipelago located near the coast of northern Normandy. It is essential to mention that the advantage of the trip is the easy route; the islands are located about 45 minutes flight from London and Paris. Thus, it is...

Researching of Sports Gambling

Introduction Gambling in sports is a controversial practice among people that poses benefits and adverse effects to the participants. On the one hand, sports gambling intensifies entertainment mainly because of the involvement in sports analysis. On the other hand, the practice poses a significant health risk to the distinct parties...

The Lesbian Family Impact on Canadian Society

There is a hypothesis that lesbians are the best parents, confirmed by the “National Study of Lesbian Families.” Recent results show that children in such families are much more successful than heterosexual ones. However, in Canada, same-sex families continue to face discrimination from the local population. In this paper, an...

Sharing Economy’s Development in the Hospitality Industry

Introduction and Background The growth of the internet has resulted in a revolution in business models. Since the emergence of the World Wide Web, many business structures now comprise mobile, electronic, and social elements (Puschmann and Alt, 2016, p. 93). The consumption behaviours have also changed and new trends and...

Arranging Mental Health Counseling

I live in the state of Chicago, and in my hometown and in the immediate vicinity, there is no clinic where I could practice. This seems to me an omission of my entire hometown. In my opinion, mental support is one of the main inalienable privileges of a modern person....

Mindful Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness

The webinar “Mindful self-compassion: Heart skills for our families and ourselves in challenging times” explores important strategies for finding solace after making mistakes in life. The session addresses the need for self-compassion, which is integral in establishing kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-Compassion is treating oneself with empathy and understanding...

The Parent-Child Relationship in Sports

The manifesto is about parents seeking an opportunity to coach and spend time with their children. Therefore, I agree with the concept within the manifesto due to the insight on the integral factor of balancing between sports and family time. On the one hand, it is important to establish activities...

Soccer League and Grassroots Strategy

Introduction Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, with over 240 million registered players at all levels, and at least 3.5 billion fans (“Soccer”). Despite its relative simplicity, the sport has tremendous appeal, ranging from kids playing with an old ball in the yards of Rio...

Planning Franz Beckenbauer Charity Football Match

Charity Football Match Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. Today I will be presenting my event management plan for the upcoming Franz Beckenbauer Charity Football Match. Let’s start with an introduction to charity football itself. Football legends Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer came together to show their...

Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love

Sternberg’s triangular theory of love is one of the frameworks designed to explain the concept of love and how it can be applied to relations between individuals. From this perspective, the phenomenon consists of three different aspects such as intimacy, passion, and commitment (“Triangular theory of love,” n.d.). The combination...

Family Relations Case Study Analysis

There are two individuals involved in the case, characteristics of whom are to be provided. They are a couple; Michael is a white male who is 34, and Lisa is a white female aged 32. Their relations may be considered traditional, with a little extent of conservatism. Both of them...

“Mothers on Display: Lunchboxes, Social Class and Moral Accountability” by Harman

The article “Mothers on Display: Lunchboxes, Social Class and Moral Accountability” is written by Vicki Harman et al. The authors seek to address parents’ moral accountability through everyday activities such as packing lunch for school-going children and whether the decisions are influenced by social ranking or the nutritional value of...

Sports Activities, Socialization, and Deviance

Introduction Sports activities have been part of human life since the beginning of the human race, especially among children, teens, and young adults. However, organized sports became popular in the 20th century after realizing that the social environment and everyday activities influenced human development. Games and sports activities were created,...

Negative Consequences of Online Dating Sites

Introduction Recent technological advancement has greatly influenced the way people communicate and interact. Online communication is now becoming a trendy way of passing information. Having noticed this new mode of interaction, some developers have decided to take the opportunity of this new form of interaction and developed dating apps that...

Controversy of Testing Players for Steroids

Introduction Steroids are drugs used to reduce inflammation in the body that are synthetic copies of hormones that the adrenal glands produce. Steroids, in addition to their anti-inflammatory properties, can help improve an individual’s athletic performance, which leads to their widespread use among professional athletes. This is the main argument...