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Gender Pay Equity In Professional Sports, Karsyn Berger

Academic Festival

The use of statistics to analyze various data sets describing the monetary compensation gap across men’s and women’s professional sports. Comparing pay within both individual and team sports, evaluating the pay gap between men and women in each. Determining whether there is a correlation between league revenue and player salaries.

The Prevention Of Pressure Injuries In Pediatric Patients Through The Implementation Of A Uniform Turning Schedule., Ailie Daley

Academic Festival

This project involves the implementation of a uniform turning schedule, in the form of a clock denoting which position (right lying, left lying, supine) a patient should be in at certain times, with the goal to decrease the incidence of pressure injuries on a pediatric medical-surgical unit.

Social Identity Salience & Threat: Validating The Sitc Inventory, Christina Poirier, Katherine Dempsey

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Social identity threat refers to the fear that stigmatized groups often face about being mistreated, invalidated, or devalued for their social identification. All individuals have multiple intersecting social identities that influence how people are treated and perform. Complex discriminatory experiences of advantage and disadvantage often arise and persist. Past social identity threat measures have examined identity as singular rather than multifaceted, which fails to recognize intersectionality. We introduce the Social Identity Threat Concerns (SITC) Inventory–a novel tool for measuring social identity threat concerns that allows for an exploration of threats related to both singular social identities and their complex intersections. …

Comedy's Power To Transcend Controversy In Some Like It Hot, Jessica Balogh

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The film made in 1959, "Some Like It Hot," focused on two jazz musicians Joe and Jerry who after a confrontation with the mob, escape by masquerading as women in an all-female band. The film as a whole, with an emphasis on men masquerading as women, was deemed controversial but through the power of farce, comedy outweighed its more negative perception making it the iconic movie that it is still today.

Perceived Risk Of Harms Of Alcohol And Cannabis Among Female College Students, Megan Dunne, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Christina Poirier

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Perceived Risk of Harms of Alcohol and Cannabis among Female College Students

Effects Of Four-Week Vertical Jump Training Program To Increase Lower Body Power In Women Collegiate Rowers, Andrew Dekovics

Academic Festival

Rowing is a sport that requires the use of the entirety of the body for each stroke, with a large portion of the movement coming from the lower body. Because each stroke occurs rapidly, lower body power is essential to achieve high performance. This exercise program was written up with the intention of increasing the lower body power of the Sacred Heart University women’s rowing team. Vertical jumps are a common activity to assess lower body power, so an increase in vertical jump height would mean an increase in lower body power. Through the use ofplyometrics and other lower body …

The Influence Of Region Of Residence On Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer, Jessica Catterson, Mollie Mcmanus, Erin Tumbrello

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Breast cancer is a common disease among women in the United States, and there are observable disparities in outcomes after a diagnosis. Factors such as region of residence are known to impact access to resources which may cause a variation in health outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis. If disparities in breast cancer diagnosis can be identified, resources can be provided to lessen the gap, giving each woman an equal chance of receiving preventative care, a timely diagnosis, and quality treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify if an association exists between region of residence and diagnosis of …

How Poverty Affects Depression In Adults 25-65, Jillian Spindel, Stephanie Capito, Claudia Uva

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In this research we explore socioeconomic status and how it is related to depression rates. This is an important topic to study because economic status determines an individual's standing in life. Furthermore, as the transfer from childhood to adulthood occurs, finding a stable job that will support the individual becomes extremely important and without it moving into adulthood becomes much more difficult. This is an issue that impacts millions of Americans as 37.2 million people live in poverty (Bureau, U.C, 2021). The number of people living in poverty increased 11.4 percent from 2015 to 2020. Adults living in poverty are …

Unveiling The Silent Struggle: Postpartum Depression In Black Women, Alexa Scaglione

Academic Festival

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The Relationship Between Arthritis And Depression In Adults 55 To 85 Years Old, Marissa N. Heinz, Emily J. Marshall

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Effects Of Sleep On Academic Performance In College Students, Skyla Contarino

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Social Justice In Healthcare: Access And Equity To Healthcare, Francesca Catrone, Elizabeth Encke, Samantha Louros, Kayla Campisi

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Student Nurse And Faculty Perceptions Of Nurses With Large Social Media Presence, Rebecca Oswald, Claire Mcfarland, Kaitlin Corso, Kailey Flatley

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The Use Of Foam Border Dressings To Prevent Pressure Injuries, Julia Gaiero

Academic Festival

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Effects Of Cardiac Rehabilitation On Patients With Congestive Heart Failure Following A Myocardial Infarction, Stasia Dussault

Academic Festival

•Three phases of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs: in hospital, early outpatient, and maintenance. •Maintenance includes a supervised recovery program, focused on physical activity, health education, mental health and risk factor awareness. •CR has been known to lower the risk of death from future heart problems by 1/3. •Depression and lack of motivation are common amongst people with cardiovascular disease. •CR improves mood and perception of life in addition to cardiovascular health.

Poverty's Role In Shaping The Childhood Obesity Epidemic, Leah Demko, Megan Gaffney, Abby Hudson, Katherin Mazzarelli, Sabrina Palen

Academic Festival

Childhood obesity is a major healthcare concern, as millions of children are classified as overweight and obese. Socioeconomic status (SES) influences the prevalence of childhood obesity, especially individuals from low SES. A child's living environment, attending low income schools, parental education, and low family income all impact a child's risk of becoming obese. The National Survey of Children's Health 2021 data was used to observe the relationship between Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and identification of being overweight by a doctor. Family poverty level is significantly associated with obesity among children aged 5-12. This hypothesis was tested used cross-tabulation with chi-square …

How Income Affects Depression In Adults Aged 25-65, Stephanie Capito, Jillian F. Spindel, Claudia Uva

Academic Festival

In this paper, we explore socioeconomic status and how it is related to depression rates. This is an important topic to study because economic status determines an individual's standing in life. Furthermore, as the transfer from childhood to adulthood occurs, finding a stable job that will support the individual becomes extremely important and without it moving into adulthood becomes much more difficult. This is an issue that impacts millions of Americans as 37.2 million people live in poverty (Bureau, U.C, 2021). The number of people living in poverty increased by 11.4 percent from 2015 to 2020. Adults living in poverty …

Social Justice In Healthcare: Access & Equity, Kayla Campisi, Francesca Catrone, Elizabeth Encke, Samantha Louros

Academic Festival

This poster defines social justice in healthcare, addressing access and equity from local, national, and global perspectives. It explores solutions from local, national, and global perspectives as well, acknowledging biases surrounding the subject. Exploring it from these three perspectives raises awareness of the ways in which diverse populations have been affected, resulting in disparities in healthcare, ultimately leading to extensive gaps in education and resources. This project looks at the greater Bridgeport community, the overall United States, and healthcare accessibility worldwide. It discusses barriers faced by those that are poor and marginalized, and solutions that have potential to create great …

What Was The Worst Part Of Your Day? Refining A Coding System To Examine Daily Experiences Of Minority Stress, Gabrielle H. Lasiw, Chelsea G. Signore, Nicole J. Sperling, Sadie Stevens

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Minority stressors are unique experiences that are specific to marginalized groups, such as sexual minorities (e.g., LGB people). Past research has supported the connection between minority stress and negative physical and mental health; however, little is known about how minority stress is experienced in everyday life. For instance, most research studies include questionnaires that limit examples of minority stress. Similarly, little is known about which stressors are most frequent, and who they affect most (i.e., age, gender, sexual orientation). To address this gap, we are analyzing open-ended responses from a daily diary study in which 112 sexual minorities self-reported stressful …

The Effects Of Social Media On The Women Of Generation Z, Maren Hubler

Academic Festival

This paper provides a thorough examination of the multifaceted influence of social media on the lives of young women from Generation Z. It begins by contextualizing social media as a pervasive force in contemporary society, defining its various functions and highlighting generational differences in usage. Through a balanced exploration of both positive and negative effects, the paper elucidates the complex relationship between social media and the development of young women.

Positive aspects include increased connectivity, heightened awareness of social issues, and greater access to information. However, the paper also delves into negative consequences such as the pressure to maintain a …

Fins And Feminism: Assessing Gender Equality In Discovery’S 'Shark Week', Kaitlyn Hartmann

Academic Festival

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Calling-In Vs. Calling-Out: Style Preferences For Confronting Prejudice, Michele Chu, Nick Granja, Casey Russell

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Confronting prejudice—directly challenging biased comments and behaviors—is an effective strategy for reducing prejudiced attitudes and instances of stereotyping. However, it remains unclear how people feel about different confrontation styles and which tactics are most comfortable and preferred. In this study, we compared two confrontation styles: “calling-out,” which aims to shame and/or correct the offender, and “calling-in,” which aims to understand and educate the offender. We recruited 400 SHU students (75.5% White, 82.3% women). Participants were randomly assigned to read one of six scenarios (covering ableism, sexism, ethnic bias, ageism, racism/classism, or homophobia), imagining a friend making a biased comment that …

From Elderly To Boomer: Understanding The Impact Of Ageist Labels, Ava K. Bjelka, Samantha A. Cavalea, Francesca L. Davenport, Lauren G. Giesse, Gabrielle H. Lasiw, Sophia G. Rogers, Chelsea G. Signore, Nicole J. Sperling, Sadie Stevens, Angelina M. Wargo

Academic Festival

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Do Pronouns Matter? The Impact Of Pronouns And Gender Identity In The Workplace, Lauren G. Giesse, Sophia G. Rogers, Chelsea G. Signore, Nicole J. Sperling, Sadie Stevens

Academic Festival

Our research team is interested in exploring how the disclosure of pronouns in job applications affects perceptions of skill and competitiveness for a job position. In other words, if people disclose their pronouns are they viewed as being more deserving for the job? Further, do these attitudes depend on their gender identity? Our study will have participants read a fictional job description and application and rate how qualified the fictional applicant is. We will manipulate the applicant's gender identity (e.g., woman, man, transgender woman, transgender man, non- binary) and whether this applicant includes their pronouns (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them) or …

Coping During Covid-19: Comparative Analysis Between Refugee And Non-Refugee Older Adults, Mia Purcell, Kathleen Longobardo, Julien St. Clair, Mateo Villarreal, Jonix Owino

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Coping During COVID-19 - Comparative Analysis Between Refugee and Non-refugee Older Adults

As the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being discussed, the implications of COVID-19 among aging populations must be documented, especially underrepresented aging adults such as refugees. The overall well-being of older adults may have been impacted due to the novelty of challenges posed by the pandemic. As such, the present study examines the implications of COVID-19 among older refugee and non-refugee populations in the U.S. Interviews were conducted among older adults aged 55-69 (m=66.3), living in the Northeast of the U.S. A total of 81 interviews …

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Effects And Treatments Does It Give Insight On How To Treat Physical Illness?, Lindsay Cook

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PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that results after a person experiences trauma that causes serious negative neurological, biological, and physiological effects. Due to these effects, people with PTSD often seek help by going to many forms of therapy that dramatically resolve their symptoms, even more than pharmaceutical drugs. If the effects from PTSD were caused through traumatic events and can be cured through interactive therapies and treatments that involve mental and physical strengthening even without the help of pharmaceutical drugs, other physical ailments can be influenced by these treatments as well.

Unveiling The Unseen Impact: Covid-19'S Toll On Mental Health Among Undergraduate Students In The United States, Irene Katehis

Academic Festival

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a multifaceted impact on the mental health of college students in the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between having a loved one affected by COVID-19 and depression severity among college students. This was a secondary data analysis of the Pioneer Study Health and Wellbeing Survey. Data included d 258 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted. The results of the Chi-square analysis revealed a marginally significant relationship between having a loved one affected by …

The Prevention Of Pressure Sores Related To Immobility Through Communication Improvement And Vigilance Of The Healthcare Team, Ella Baker

Academic Festival

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Honors Capstone: Race And Inclusion In Sports, Michael Serafin

Academic Festival

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The Expression Of The Hijab In American Sports Culture, Nicholas Duca

Academic Festival

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