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Exploring Workplace Friendship Through Social Exchange Theory To Reduce Job Stress, Jennifer Ptacek

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Stress experienced at work over time can lead to a number of negative outcomes for employees and organizations, including decreased work performance and morale, absenteeism, burnout, and turnover (Jones & Elliott, 2004; Pines, 2002). Positive, socially supportive workplace communication has been found to enhance quality of work life and aid in coping with stress (Sias, 2009). Social exchange theory (SET) offers helpful insight into explaining how work friendships provide social support in ways that mitigate stress and enhance coping ability (Buunk & Hoorens, 1992). However, many gaps exist in the research literature regarding social support among work peer friends and …

Behavioral Sensitization Following Concurrent Exposure To Mephedrone And D-Amphetamine In Female Mice, Michael D. Berquist Ii, M. Melissa Peet, Lisa Baker

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Introduction

• Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is an active constituent of the illicit designer drugs commonly known as “bath salts”. In recent years, the recreational use and abuse of mephedrone and related synthetic methcathinones have dramatically increased in popularity in the U.S. and U. K. (e.g., Dybdal-Hargreaves et al., 2013; Winstock et al., 2010).

• Mephedrone consumption is associated with a number of adverse side effects such as palpitations, bruxism, agitation (Winstock et al., 2011; Wood et al., 2010; Dargan et al., 2010), paranoia, hallucinations, aggressive/violent behavior, excited delirium, and psychosis (Ross et al., 2012).

• Mephedrone may facilitate deleterious effects of other drugs of …

The Impact Of Uncertainty On Data Revision, Pei-Ju Sung

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The poster presents research considering questions related to data revision as applied to economics. The question of circumstances do initial data tend to be irrational and unreliable is considered.

Understanding Work Socialization: A Qualitative Study Of A Youth Employment Program, Katelyn S. Sandor

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Research Question(s) 1. What are young people learning about work through early part-time job experiences in YEP? 2. What are the everyday practices through which work socialization occurs in part-time work in YEP?

The Value Of Networking: Allocating Resources To Participate, Emma A. Powell

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The descriptive study analyzes the relationship between the funds spent by local nonprofits to attend and network at cost-based events organized by other community entities and the benefits gained for participating in that event.

Answering:

• Is allocating resources to networking events worth it?

• What expectations do nonprofit leaders have of networking?

• Do nonprofit leaders believe there is value to participate in these events to raise awareness, funds and additional resources?

The research provides a basis for budgeting decisions as it relates to allocating funds toward cost-based, non-mission specific, networking events.