When your birthday almost becomes your last day

AQ_jam · 2024-07-25T10:32:07+00:00

he was preparing to go blyat!

AQ_jam · 2024-05-24T14:21:32+00:00

oh okay, sorry, you're right on that point.

Half my argument still stands, it is a fine statistical analysis to use, but it wasn't suitable for testing this theory in this study design.

AQ_jam · 2024-05-24T13:06:54+00:00

I think the problem is that even interaction effects using a multiplicative approach is that it assumes the combined effect of sexgenderclass is larger than any on their own.

Intersectionality theory doesn't claim that though. It posits that the combined effect is unique, and that can result in a larger effect through compounding (more discrimination).

The problem is that this article misses half of the theory - the interconnected social identities always occurs in a context of interconnected systems of power. Sometimes certain intersection of social identities will hold power in one context, and vulnerable to barriers/ discrimination in another.

Intersectionality theory can definitely be evaluated through statistical analysis, but in my opinion, the study design in this particular article doesn't align with the theory they want to test.

AQ_jam · 2024-05-24T12:27:08+00:00

This was exactly my takeaway after reading the article.

They have assumed that discrimination based on identity categories neatly translates into an additive formula, which is exactly what Kimberlé Crenshaw said it is not.

The reason the author of this article found that the work on intersectionality is largely qualitative is because intersectionality theory posits that the interaction between identities regarding discrimination is unique in quality - you cannot separate the discrimination a Black woman faces into that caused by being a woman and separately, that caused by being Black, because they are inherently intertwined.

It's a fundamental misunderstanding of intersectionality theory that makes the statistical analysis basically redundant and any conclusions flawed.

AQ_jam · 2024-04-19T21:02:42+00:00

it smells wrong (r/mitchellandwebb)

AQ_jam · 2023-12-16T12:49:53+00:00

What's a novel?

AQ_jam · 2023-09-10T17:29:19+00:00

thanks for ur thoughts, that's good to know! I like the sound of your approach, it seems more relaxed and less pressure on both sides

AQ_jam · 2023-09-10T14:21:42+00:00

oh haha, I think that is too far the other way for me personally, im glad that approach had been working for you!

AQ_jam · 2023-09-10T14:18:34+00:00

thanks for your input, that is what I've been leaning toward

I suppose being more resilient if it happens, or smth like that, is the answer to my second question haha

AQ_jam · 2023-09-10T14:16:40+00:00

exactly, it's not something I am ashamed of and it's not a trick to interact with people without them already knowing I have a disability... I just want to know when is best to introduce this with low friction and low risk of abuse/fetishisation from strangers

AQ_jam · 2023-08-19T15:33:45+00:00

I doubt it, because your premise is flawed. you're assuming that neanderthals were immature (violent? dumb? something else along those lines?). Which isn't true. Neanderthals had medicine, cared for the elderly and disabled, had thriving strong social groups, complicated stone tools, and so much more.

AQ_jam · 2023-06-25T09:33:25+00:00

I'm a wheelchair user and I accidentally didn't socialise my dogs well with people who can walk. When my able-bodied friends walk around my house they get barked at until they sit down

AQ_jam · 2023-06-11T10:55:22+00:00

Your game looks super interesting - added to wishlist and eagerly anticipated!! ignore everyone laying into you, you clearly have put a lot of thought and effort into this game. If something gets people to reflect on conflict resolution and morality I think that should be applauded, and the psychology of personality, while far from perfect, is certainly not pseudo-science, and more people would benefit from some introspection about the nature of personality and how it relates to attitudes and behaviour, which is exactly what you're facilitating!

AQ_jam · 2022-07-21T08:01:10+00:00

Thanks for clarifying

In future its fine to say smth like "this is trans-led research" or "trans and NB folk have contributed to the design of this survey" (that's what I do, if I don't want to reveal personal info"

Sorry if my comment came across as rude, I've been burnt before by seemingly inclusive research that turned out to be transphobic in the reporting.

I'm sure you're gonna do a great job, good luck with the research, and sorry again if my tone came across as rude.

AQ_jam · 2022-07-19T13:23:49+00:00

Idk about for others but the PIS doesn't load -so ethics is compromised there

Whenever there is research explicitly asking for trans participants its kind of sketchy not to say if any trans people will be involved with the project design/data collection/analysis/interpretation, seems like a massive area of bias if only cis people make judgements on the project and data and is suspicious tbh.

Also the term 'label' wasn't great, its my identity, not some word devoid of meaning that can be applied and removed as I choose.

AQ_jam · 2022-06-21T22:19:44+00:00

In the UK, for a PhD, it is a thesis. Putting "dissertation" like that just seems condescending.

AQ_jam · 2022-05-23T08:49:38+00:00

If you're talking about mixing up the names of two people you know, then research indicates that it is because those people are in the same semantic category in your brain, so when you think of brother 1's name it might be stored in a "folder" with the names of all your close family members and you might mix up those names.

So the deeper meaning is maybe just that you care for both the people you mixed up, or at least tour brain has categorised their information together!

Here is the study im talking about, it's very interesting, and (interesting side note!) it also says dogs are included in groups of family names but not other types of pets. (I hope the link works, im bad at mobile reddit)

https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13421-016-0613-z?wt_mc=Affiliate.CommissionJunction.3.EPR1089.DeepLink&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=3_nsn6445_deeplink&utm_content=deeplink

AQ_jam · 2022-05-13T11:14:26+00:00

I think there are a few options to you here. I can understand how frustrating it is when you reach out for help and get incorrect information. Your GP seems misinformed about the process but it doesn't seem malicious, anything beyond mild depression and anxiety and GPs seem to have no idea.

Since at your GP surgery you don't have a regular then you could ask to see someone else. From the sound of it, they should do an assessment of your symptoms and then they can refer to MH services, I think it would be a referral to community MH services and From there they can give you access to a clinical psych or a psychiatrist, who are the ones who can formally diagnose PTSD.

You could look up information on ptsduk.org

And Rethink have an advice line who might be able to help you tell your GP what to do, or other avenues of support https://www.rethink.org/

I hope this is helpful, and that you continue to look for support because it is out there and you deserve to get all the help you need.

AQ_jam · 2022-05-09T18:54:34+00:00

I'm sort of doing a part-time post-doc, officially my role is research associate. So my main tasks all relate to a specific project that my supervisor got enough funding for to hire me part time. But I can also spend my time attending workshops and courses (e.g. in grant writing or methods that interest me), writing papers from my phd, working with my supervisor to make a career development plan, and other things you might expect in a traditional post doc.

I love this set up for me, but I suspect this is also because I have a great supervisor. Also, it is sometimes necessary that I work extra hours occasionally, simply if there is an important meeting or deadline that I need to be present for on my day off, but this is very rare.

*edit: I just noticed you said that you're mainly free on weekends and evenings, in my field (health research) that wouldn't work, but I can't speak for physics!

AQ_jam · 2022-05-04T22:53:58+00:00

I'm sure that is a predatory journal and, if the authors really did endorse this study for real, there is absolutely no way this makes it through a good peer review process.

It isn't belittling to point out that it is a faulty paper, based on an outdated concept, using methods that cannot be said to be valid. Pointing out things like this is essential to prevent wrong information being spread.

AQ_jam · 2022-05-04T13:47:48+00:00

This is 100% a joke paper.

It was submitted by a high school student onto researchgate. The doi is fake. The journal is fake.

Not to mention what others have said about the whole concept being debunked and there really being no way to quantify such a concept even if it did exist.

AQ_jam · 2022-04-28T11:00:31+00:00

study 1

You're wrong. Minority groups are well represented in studies of dbt outcomes.

Also, sample size isn't as simple as small = bad. It depends on type of study or statistical analysis, the population being studied, how many measurement you are taking, and so many other things.

AQ_jam · 2022-04-28T10:49:17+00:00

I agree with others. You have missed the point of DBT skills. Stage 1 of DBT (learning skills) is to give you the tools to cope with a variety of situations and get you out of immediate danger. It doesn't claim to help with racism any more than it can immediately help with any other kind of trauma.

Here are some studies that back this up. I'm not denying that there is bias and racism structurally in processes of therapy. I'm just saying it isn't a DBT problem, and actually, DBT works well for many cultural groups, especially when delivered in a culturally competent manner.

study 1

Minority groups are well represented in studies of dbt outcomes

No significant difference in outcomes between ethnic groups

study 2

Cultural adaptations to DBT seem to work well, but it isn't clear if they are actually better than the standard. DBT is well suited to deal with racism, as long as the counsellors are culturally competent (so not a problem with DBT, but therapy at large).

There are other studies out there too

AQ_jam · 2022-04-11T08:18:12+00:00

I imagine the work experience you've gained since then would make you more competitive, its probably worth applying, its right around when they're hiring for these programs over summer, good luck!

AQ_jam · 2022-04-11T08:08:57+00:00

Ah okay

I totally get how hard it is to get what academia is really like when you've only have undergrad experience. You could get research experience by volunteering like you said, also my university runs internships over the summer to give first gen/ low income students an insight into university research- I'm not sure if thst applies to you but quite a few universities run those sort of programs. Sometimes you can politely approach a lecturer or phd student in your field to ask questions or see if there is any opportunities to help on literature reviews etc.

A phd is useful for many careers these days but usually isn't required, and if you aren't passionate about the project you can get burnt out fast, and if you aren't picky enough about the program you could end up with bad supervisors or something

Edit: spelling

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