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Social And Media Influences On Vaping, Emily D'Arcy
Social And Media Influences On Vaping, Emily D'Arcy
Social Work Student Scholarship
Major: Social Work
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katie Kranz, Social Work
Vaping in the United States is becoming an epidemic especially among young adults and adolescents. As the attention and perception of vaping increases, very little is known about treatment plans and recovery strategies. Based on the current literature and qualitative research from a social work research class, most information on vaping is received through peer to peer communication or social media platforms. Both peer and social media influence have impacted and influenced vaping behaviors, especially the use of a Juul. Vaping is prevalent because of how quickly it’s gained popularity …
Representations Of Alcoholism In Pop Culture: The Mom Project, Alexandra Rose
Representations Of Alcoholism In Pop Culture: The Mom Project, Alexandra Rose
Social Work Student Scholarship
Major: Social Work
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katherine Kranz, Social Work
The Mom television series is the perfect medium to call attention to the idea of women in addiction recovery in pop culture today. As it simultaneously calls upon known stereotypes and misconceptions about addiction, it also subconsciously educates the viewer on facts about what addiction recovery may really look like. To a viewer with no knowledge of addiction and recovery, it hints at what recovery life may look like while using humor. Humor in itself can serve to be a beneficial coping mechanism, as it is the physical release of …