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A Research Proposal: Retirement: When, Why, And Returning To Work, Chelsea M. Lautzenheiser
A Research Proposal: Retirement: When, Why, And Returning To Work, Chelsea M. Lautzenheiser
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Retirement is a personal decision based on when and why a person is retiring. The average length of life has begun to rise due to medical advances, more education, financial stability, and an overall better way of living. Due to these factors, may the average age of retirement be increasing as well? A survey given to local assisted living centers and work centers may help answer this question. Recently, it has been noted that more elderly are heading back to work after their retirement. Using our survey, we hope to find out if the same factors determining retirement are deciding …
What People Think When It Comes To Animals In Research, Alexia B. Wilson
What People Think When It Comes To Animals In Research, Alexia B. Wilson
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
The purpose of this proposed study is to examine the opinions of different age groups on animal rights and animals in research. This is important to study because it can bring attention to animals being abused and it can possibly help find a substitute for animal testing. The sample for this study will be 50 participants who are between 15 and 21, 22 and 32, 33 and 45, 46 and 60, and 70 and older. Participants will be asked to complete a low risk survey, on paper and pencil, that focuses on animal rights and the way animals get treated …
Impact Of Technology Presence On Late Adolescent/Emerging Adult Social Development Research Proposal, Tiffany Clark
Impact Of Technology Presence On Late Adolescent/Emerging Adult Social Development Research Proposal, Tiffany Clark
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Technology is all around us and is utilized often in a person’s daily routine, whether it’s a cellphone, a computer, a smart watch, or any other kind of technology. There are many benefits to having access to technology such as being able to build stronger relationships, having a better way to learn, or even more effective transactions (Baron & Gomez, 2013). Having access to a public computer can have a positive impact on community development because this leads to feelings of empowerment and development of social capital, which are the foundations for a strong community (Baron & Gomez, 2013). Since …
Effects Of Opinions On Personal Mental Illness Perception, Lisa M. Greene
Effects Of Opinions On Personal Mental Illness Perception, Lisa M. Greene
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
The purpose of this proposed study is to evaluate the effect of outsiders’ opinions on individual perceptions of personal mental illness. How treatment is addressed is affected by the individual’s perception of the diagnosis, which can be affected by outside opinions. Thirty clients of a mental health clinic will be interviewed before their first and second therapy sessions; before the second session, each participant will be exposed to either a positive, neutral, or negative opinion regarding mental illness. The change in their interview answers will determine how influential they perceived the opinions to be. The survey will identify the participants’ …
The Impact Of Pet Therapy On Pediatric Physical And Psychological Health, Kayla Redman, Brenna Smith
The Impact Of Pet Therapy On Pediatric Physical And Psychological Health, Kayla Redman, Brenna Smith
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is categorized as a cost-effective alternative treatment method for hospitalized pediatric patients. Recent reports of AAT have been shown to decrease anxiety and depression, boost communication skills, and soothe the fears of the family and patient. This integrated approach has positively impacted patients’ psychological health, along with their physical health. The presence of an animal in the healthcare setting has proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate, as well as decrease pain. Pet therapy has also demonstrated a positive influence in children with mental illnesses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and mental retardation …
Herbal Medicines Effect On Depression Treatment, Isaac Buschur, Ashley Bruns, Caitlin Hess
Herbal Medicines Effect On Depression Treatment, Isaac Buschur, Ashley Bruns, Caitlin Hess
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects the mood of the patient. Depression causes the patient to have a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest in daily life activities. People with depression can feel hopeless and worthless causing them to have recurrent thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts. Depression is one of the most common illnesses today and can affect any person at any age. It is believed to be caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters and hormones released by the brain. Therefore, there are many medicationsthat can be used for depression that alter these neurotransmitters and …
Happiness And Health, Taylor A. Doseck
Happiness And Health, Taylor A. Doseck
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
We diet, practice yoga, work out, and get adequate hours of sleep, but there might e something we are missing. Happiness is a factor of our well being that many people may be overlooking. Two hundred adult men and women will be given surveys through Survey Monkey asking about their levels of happiness and about their health. We expect to find those who are happier at home, at their jobs, and at church also have less illness, less trips to the doctors, and overall a higher quality of life. Those who are not happy with their significant other or family, …
Attitudes Towards Social Media Regarding Age, Benjamin Marlow
Attitudes Towards Social Media Regarding Age, Benjamin Marlow
Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Social media has increasingly worked its way into the everyday lives of individuals from a vast array of ages and backgrounds. Notably, the perceived effects and attitudes towards social media can vary with age. Through this proposed study, attitudes and feelings towards social media from 80 individuals, across four age groups, will be compiled from the Mercer and Auglaize county area via survey. An explanation from every participant explaining how social media affects their lives will be provided. From the responses, a better understanding of how social media is perceived to affect society, as well as it’s perceived effect on …