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Exploring Mindfulness: College Students' Journey Through An Abbreviated Program, Nicole M. Long, Kathryn E. Barrall
Exploring Mindfulness: College Students' Journey Through An Abbreviated Program, Nicole M. Long, Kathryn E. Barrall
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The transition into college is the first time that students are given control over their own schedules and routines. Despite this newfound freedom, more than 80 percent of college students have reported feeling overwhelmed by all the demands placed on them (American College Health Association, 2013) and studies have shown that poor time management is a predictor of academic stress (Misra & McKean, 2000). Without a structured routine, many college students struggle to find a balance between academics and their social lives, leading them to procrastinate on their coursework.
Studies in mindfulness and mindfulness programs have been on the rise …
An Investigation Of Correlates To Compliant Sex In College Students, Elizabeth-Ann R. Viscione
An Investigation Of Correlates To Compliant Sex In College Students, Elizabeth-Ann R. Viscione
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Background: Compliant sex occurs when an individual agrees to participate in unwanted sexual activity that does not involve coercion from one's partner (Vannier & O'Sullivan, 2010). Previous research has found that consenting to unwanted sexual activity is prevalent, with some studies reporting over one-third to as high as sixty percent of their participants engaging in undesired sex (O'Sullivan & Allgeier, 1998; Kennett, Humphreys, & Bramley, 2013). Both men and women consent to unwanted sex, with women usually complying more frequently (Impett & Peplau, 2003; Vannier & O'Sullivan, 2010). Compliant sex has been reported as more unexpected, less pleasing, and …
Entertaining Politics And The College Student, Alexandra Rubin
Entertaining Politics And The College Student, Alexandra Rubin
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Mass media is crucial in forming and reflecting opinion in society. Newspaper, television, and the internet all play a critical role in the daily lives of Americans; disseminating information that shapes views of life, culture, and politics. It seems like all forms of media communication, either subliminally or blatantly, reflect the political climate of the day. The news media flood American homes with images, audio, and commentary on political happenings. My questions are as follows: How much basic political knowledge does an average college student possess? Where does the average college student receive his or her political knowledge? Does celebrity …