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Poverty Simulation, Jennifer Gray
Poverty Simulation, Jennifer Gray
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
The School of Social Work at Southern Adventist University has been working alongside the Chattanooga Police Department studying the interactions between police and the communities they serve. This research has led to the question of how law enforcement officers (in Chattanooga) are treating impoverished people of color. Literature suggests that there are not any evidence based interventions to improve the way professionals treat individuals in such circumstances, especially in the law enforcement industry. In a few instances, poverty simulations have been shown to build more empathy and understanding for individuals. The School of Social Work has conducted three simulations that …
Can Open-Mindedness Be Primed? An Investigation Into Creativity, Openness To Experience, And Open-Mindedness Among College Students With Implications For Counselors, Alex Gallimore
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
With an ever-diversifying population, open-mindedness regarding an individual’s values and beliefs is important, especially for counselors. This study hypothesized that creativity could be a means to increase one’s open-mindedness. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, this study examined the impact of a creative task on participants’ open-mindedness. Additionally, a correlation was sought between open-mindedness and the Big Five personality trait of Openness to Experience as well as a comparison between participants studying for careers in the helping professions (counselors, psychologists, and social workers) and all other participants. Two hundred and forty-four students at a small, private university participated. Results found no significant …
Police Officers’ Attitudes Toward Personal Utilization Of Mental Health Services: A Mixed-Methods Study Conducted In The Rural South, Annie Morris
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
This study explores the attitudes of police officers toward personal utilization of mental health services. It is a mixed-methods, descriptive study which incorporated qualitative interviews and quantitative data collected from local police officers. The Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help-SF scale (ATSPPH-SF) was used to measure officer attitudes toward utilizing mental health services. Qualitative interview questions were used to further investigate their attitudes regarding mental health. The scores from the ATSPPH-SF scale reflected that the police officers in this study were moderately accepting of counseling services. Participants stated that officers would primarily be deterred from counseling due to prideful personalities …
A Good Life: Palliative Care In The World Of Dementia, Nicola Farmer
A Good Life: Palliative Care In The World Of Dementia, Nicola Farmer
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
Objective: The World Health Organization (2019) reports that dementia is the seventh leading cause of death with an estimated 50 million people worldwide with this disease. In the United States out of one and a half million Medicare patients on hospice in 2016, only 18% had dementia (The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 2017). McAteer and Wellbery (2013) identified that while referrals to services seem to be on the rise, many are not made until the patient is close to death in the last weeks of an illness. The purpose of this project was to review the literature to …
A True-Blue American Paradox: The Constitutional Tension Between Religious Liberty And Sunday Legislation In The United States, Marcus Alden Swearingen Bates
A True-Blue American Paradox: The Constitutional Tension Between Religious Liberty And Sunday Legislation In The United States, Marcus Alden Swearingen Bates
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
A fundamental legal tension exists between religious liberty and Sunday legislation in the United States. This tension is based upon the fact that the United States Supreme Court has ruled consistently that Sunday rest has developed into a secular principle, and no longer possesses the religious significance that it once had. As such, the Court has claimed that the individual states are within their constitutional authority to regulate the use of Sunday as a common day of rest for the welfare of their citizens. To contest this claim, this paper will present evidence to suggest that Sunday rest is still …
The Impact Of Race And Identity On College Student’S Mental Health And Academic Self-Concept: Understanding The Interrelationship Between Ethnic Identity And Perceived Racial Discrimination, Thiffany Rambana
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
Despite the detailed history of racism in the United States and the centuries that have passed since slavery and the genocide of native communities, many ethnic populations continue to suffer the impact of racism. As racism persists in the modern era of American life, one must wonder how emerging adults are dealing with racism; especially college students. Therefore, it is important to describe the role played by racial discrimination, especially in the way individuals interact with those who are similar or different from them. The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of racial discrimination among all ethnic …
The Little Scroll Of Revelation 10: Prophecy Or Excuse?, Nelson Mercado
The Little Scroll Of Revelation 10: Prophecy Or Excuse?, Nelson Mercado
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
Most Seventh-day Adventist Christians are familiar with the “Great Disappointment” and its meaning. Some Adventists see it as part of their history, one they can be proud about. Other Adventists are not well versed with their history. Still others may feel embarrassed because the origin of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is based on a mistake made by William Miller. There are many Evangelical Christians who criticize Seventh-day Adventists because of their apparent dubious origin or believe that the “Great Disappointment” and its connection to the “Investigative Judgment” was simply an excuse to save face because Jesus did not return on …
Sex Trafficking: A Toolbox For Apn's, Nissa Berbawy
Sex Trafficking: A Toolbox For Apn's, Nissa Berbawy
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
As the fastest growing crime in the world (Walker-Rodriguez, & Hill, 2011) and with sex slaves found in all 50 states (Grace et al, 2014), finding a solution to the problem of sex slavery is critical. One study showed 63.3% of sex slave survivors were treated in the emergency department while enslaved, revealing an opportunity for healthcare providers to intervene (The Emergency Nurses Association, 2015). This review of literature focused on the human trafficking subcategory of sexual exploitation (sex slaves). The purpose of this review of literature is to provide evidence based resources to better equip APN’s to identify, intervene, …
Seventh-Day Adventist And Non- Seventh-Day Adventist Students’ Attitudes Towards Same-Sex Marriage And Adoption By Same-Sex Parents By Shaunda Mejeur
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
There are various positions on LGB issues including same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex parents. Some stances are positive, while others remain negative. The purpose of this study is to describe attitudes of both SDA and non-SDA students on LGB issues. Two hundred and ninety-five university students from a private and a public university in Southeast Tennessee participated in this study. They completed the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Attitudes Inventory (LGBAI), which contains 103 items that measure variables such as religiosity, homonegativity, and attitudes toward same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex parents. Results show that SDA students held higher homonegativity toward …
The Effects On Social Reading Practices On Reading Achievement Scores And Attitudes Towards Reading Among High School Students By Bethany Johnson
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
This study examined the influence of socially based reading instruction on high school students’ reading comprehension and attitudes towards reading. Sixty one high school students were divided into two groups by grade level and given different reading instruction for six weeks. The ninth grade treatment group’s (N=33) instruction was based on Literature Circles, and the tenth grade control group’s (N=28) instruction on Independent Reading. Data for this mixed method study were collected from a reading aptitude measure and a written survey. Results indicated no significant difference in the reading comprehension or attitudes towards reading between the groups; however, …
Reading Readiness At The K-1 Level: Do Song Lyrics Aid In Word Or Letter Recognition? By Kathy Bailey
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
It is expected that children have an overwhelming desire to succeed and to do well in school. However, many children fall beneath the standards of normal readiness expectations in regards to reading and literacy. Exploring the use of song text in literacy instruction may answer the following questions: Do the children prefer singing activities to traditional literacy learning? Does the use of text in music and chants lead students to desire reading readiness and alphabet recognition activities? Does the implementation of songs or chants, both familiar and new, encourage children to use them outside of the literacy block? Will children …
The Role Of The Intestinal Microbiota In Obesity By Warren Burke
The Role Of The Intestinal Microbiota In Obesity By Warren Burke
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
The gut microbiota collectively act as a metabolic organ supplying energy for themselves and for the host they inhabit. This symbiotic relationship begins at the onset of a human birth and continues throughout the lifespan. Who identifies as the more robust symbiote has yet to be identified. The number of bacterial cells to human cells reveals a staggering disparity. The majority of estimates place the total number of microbial cells on and in the human body at 100 trillion, while the whole of the human contains 10 trillion. The bacterial versus human genome is equally disconcerting as the number of …
Comparing Act And Nln Pax Exams For Preadmission To An Associate's Degree Nursing Program, Tiffany Potter
Comparing Act And Nln Pax Exams For Preadmission To An Associate's Degree Nursing Program, Tiffany Potter
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
Outside of using the ACT exam for admission into the University, a pre-admission exam for the School of Nursing has never been required until recently. A correlational study was completed to determine the relationship between the performance on the ACT and NLN-PAX pre-admission for the students entering the School of Nursing program in January 2015. Additional statistics were calculated comparing gender, ethnicity, and student status (transfer vs. non-transfer) to further validate the student’s performance on the ACT and NLN-PAX exams. Mid-term grades of a fundamentals course were compared to the pre-admission exams to predict success in the nursing program. The …