The Effects of 50k Ultramarathon Running on Quadriceps Torque and Circulating Inflammatory Calprotectin

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Aerobic Capacity Independently Predicts Central Augmentation Index Among Apparently Healthy Adults

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Sex Differences in Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Circulating Endothelial Cells in Response to Acute Exercise

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Acute Changes in Levels of Inflammatory Proteins After a Single Bout of HIIT

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Sex Differences in Augmentation Index in Response to Acute Dynamic Exercise

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Assessing Acute Muscle Changes Using Ultrasound

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Four Months of Kettlebell Training Improves Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults

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Figures of admiration in emerging adulthood: A four country study

Admiration is a social emotion that is developmentally formative in emerging adulthood; admired adults act as mentors, role models and sources of inspiration to this age group (Arnett, 2014). The present study explored who and what emerging adults admire, across four countries (UK, Iran, China and Russia). 525 participants provided written descriptions of an admired figure. Across all cultures, Care and Generativity was the most common theme. Cross-cultural differences emerged for Limitations and Difficulties (most prevalent in China), Autonomy and Assertiveness (most prevalent in Russia), Intellect and Education (most prevalent in Russia), and Religion and Spirituality (most prevalent in Iran). Males and females in the UK and Russia tended to select admired figures of their own sex, but in Iran and China both male and female participants selected more male figures. The findings suggest a common core to admiration in emerging adulthood, combined with culturally specific features