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Colon Cancer Knowledge, Screening Barriers, And Information Seeking In Northeastern Georgia, Jeffrey K. Springston, Su-I Hou

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: The present study assessed utilization of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and knowledge, barriers, and information-seeking among adults in northeastern Georgia.

Methods: A total of 245 people aged 40 years and older from selected rural, suburban, and small towns in northeastern Georgia participated in this cross-sectional survey.

Results: Respondents aged 50 years and older were more likely to think that they “don’t need screening at their current age” as compared with those in their 40s. Higher information-seeking correlated with lower screening barriers (p

Discussion: Respondents generally had a low level of knowledge about CRC. Individuals with lower perceived screening barriers …

Assessment Of Medical Needs Of The Hispanic Community In Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, Kim Bélanger-Giguère, Jose Pino, Brad Lian

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: Little is known about the health concerns and issues among the Hispanic community in growing, mid-sized cities, such as Macon, Georgia.

Methods: A questionnaire on general health-related issues was given to a sample of 125 Hispanic participants.

Results: The top health concerns of the Hispanic community were diabetes, obesity, and dental hygiene; the most common factors preventing Hispanics from receiving medical treatment were the lack of insurance, language barriers, and copayments or deductibles being too high.

Conclusions: Lack of higher education and the inability to communicate effectively in English may be manifested as difficulties in finding proper information about …

The Importance Of Music Festivals: An Unanticipated And Underappreciated Path To Identity Formation, Kimberly F. Rudolph

Honors College Theses

The purpose of this study is to understand and explain the growing popularity of music and art festivals around the world. Music festivals are events consisting of a variety of bands and musical artists performing shows, on numerous stages, over a period of days to a large audience in outside and inside venues. Through field research, participant-observation, personal interviews, and survey research at the 2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, this study suggests that they are much more than simple entertainment venues. Because humans desire to belong and music functions in the capacity as a global language, music festivals are …

Chhs News, College Of Health And Human Sciences, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

No abstract provided.

Health & Kinesiology News, Georgia Southern University

Health Sciences & Kinesiology: News & Publications (2015-2023)

• Faculty, Staff and Alumni Present Research at NATA Annual Convention

Eagles Grab 14th-Best Recruiting Class Of Mid-Major Programs, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Eagles Grab 14th-Best Recruiting Class of Mid-Major Programs
• Men's tennis signs four to join in the fall

Georgia Association For Positive Behavior Support Program [2015], Gapbs

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

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Psychological Inflexibility Predicts Attitudes Toward Syrian Refugees And National Security Policies, Arthur T. Hatton Sr., Michael Nielsen

Psychology: Faculty Presentations (2009-2022)

Our research examines whether psychological inflexibility predicts support for national security policies that limit civil liberties, unfairly target Muslims, and exclude Syrian refugees from entering the country. New research has suggested that high psychological inflexibility may be implicated in prejudice (Vilardaga, Estevez, Levin, & Hayes, 2012). According to that theory, inflexibility may contribute to discriminatory behaviors because it describes a person's tendency to engage in behaviors aimed at down-regulating internal distress. Recently, an enormous number of refugees from Syria have relocated from Syria into the EU, other Middle Eastern Countries, and in the United States. A political backlash to both …

University Honors Program News, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

• Alumni Update: The Mindful Research of Alicia Carter

School-Based Dbt: Merging Mental Health And Behavioral Supports For High School Students At Tiers Ii & Iii: Sb-Dbt Nuts And Bolts, Jim Hanson

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a research-based methodology to teach students and families emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal regulation skills. School-Based DBT (SB-DBT) is an adaptation of DBT designed as a Tier II and Tier III mental health intervention within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Data support the effectiveness of SB-DBT for students with mental health challenges.

Large-Group Session

During the large-group session, Mr. Hanson will provide an overview of SB-DBT and how it fits into a MTSS. Learn which systems that must be in place to implement SB-DBT as well as how Student Support Teams can coordinate SB-DBT …

School-Based Dbt: Merging Mental Health And Behavioral Supports For High School Students At Tiers Ii & Iii: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy In The Public Schools, Jim Hanson

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a research-based methodology to teach students and families emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal regulation skills. School-Based DBT (SB-DBT) is an adaptation of DBT designed as a Tier II and Tier III mental health intervention within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Data support the effectiveness of SB-DBT for students with mental health challenges.

Large-Group Session

During the large-group session, Mr. Hanson will provide an overview of SB-DBT and how it fits into a MTSS. Learn which systems that must be in place to implement SB-DBT as well as how Student Support Teams can coordinate SB-DBT …

Irb Processes And Guidelines, Richard E. Cleveland

Leadership, Technology & Human Development: Faculty Presentations

This session is for Students who have completed some coursework in their EdS or EdD program and want to get oriented to the research process and/or students who are about ready to start their action research projects (EdS) or dissertations (EdD).

Dr. Richard E. Cleveland will present an introduction and overview of IRB processes and guidelines. The session will facilitate both small- and whole-group interaction. Students are encouraged to bring current IRB materials (at whatever stage of completion) for peer collaboration.

Greencycling At The Botanical Garden: A Living Buffer And Composting Solution To An Ever-Growing Problem, Carolyn Altman

Sustainability Showcase (2014-2022)

Greencycling at the Botanical Garden: A living buffer and composting solution to an ever-growing problem

Carolyn Altman, Botanical Gardens of the Coastal Plain ($8,800)

Greencycling at the Garden created a living border around most of the 11-acre Garden. The plants in this border added to the Garden’s collections and helped address the air, noise and water pollution created by the busy Fair Road and Georgia Avenue Corridors. The creation and maintenance of this border produced more leaves and limbs than the Garden soil can absorb, so the project also included a request for a dump trailer, which was used to …

Season In Review: Eagle Softball Makes Strides With Young Team, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Season in Review: Eagle Softball Makes Strides With Young Team
• 2016 Squad ended season with 30 wins, including marquee victories

College Of Behavioral And Social Sciences News, Georgia Southern University

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences: News & Publications (2012-2022)

• RHRI Receives National Rural Health Award

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• Seventh annual Farm­to­Table Dinner fundraiser to support Henderson Library
• Office of Pre­Law Advising plays crucial role at University
• RHRI wins national award for DESRE program
• Theatre and Performance Program full member of NAST
• Georgia Southern receives two Emmy® Award nominations
• Join the Faculty and Staff Google+ Community

Three Eagles Earn All-Conference Honors, Raley Named Conference Freshman Of The Year, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Three Eagles Earn All-Conference Honors, Raley Named Conference Freshman of the Year
• Dixie Raley named SBC Freshman of the Year and First-Team All-SBC, Emily Snider and Taylor Rogers Named Second-Team All-SBC

Police And Gangs: Undergraduates’ Perceptions Of The Similarities And Differences, Seroyah Williams

Honors College Theses

Police have been said to be the largest gang in America with badges. With recent events occurring throughout the United States, including police shootings of unarmed citizens, some may say that the police have shown various characteristics similar to those of gangs. Does the public also view officers, in general, in the same perspective? Surveys were administered to a large class of Georgia Southern University students to acquire their perceptions of both the police and gangs. Each student listed characteristics of the police and gangs, their opinion, and different ways those perceptions have been formed. The data collected revealed more …

Reliability Of Gastrocnemius Pennation Angle Using Ultrasound With 15 Degree Adduction And Abduction In Standing Position, Diana J. Tyler

Honors College Theses

A pennate muscle has fascicles that attach obliquely to its tendon. In parallel, more fascicles can be aligned allowing for greater production of force. In previous research, pennation angle has been measured using ultrasound while in a laying supine position. The purpose of this study was to measure pennation angle of the gastrocnemius muscle with ultrasound while standing neutral, in a mechanically loaded position. 16 participants, one two separate days, had their ultrasound imaging taken in three different foot orientations: neutral, fifteen degree adduction / abduction positions. This information was then be analyzed using ImageJ software. This research shows the …

Deanotes, College Of Science And Technology, Armstrong State University

College of Science & Technology Dean's Notes (Archived)

No abstract provided.

University Honors Program Newsletter, Honors College, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

• Congratulations Spring Graduates!
• A Clear Path on Cumberland Island
• A Coney Island of the Mind
• Lacey Dennis Wins Leadership Award

Research Express News, Georgia Southern University

Research & Economic Development

• 2016 Psychology Department Research Conference

Research Express News, Georgia Southern University

Research Express News

• 2016 Psychology Department Research Conference

College Of Graduate Studies News, Georgia Southern University

College of Graduate Studies: News & Publications (2016-2023)

• 2016 Psychology Department Research Conference

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2016 Armstrong Student Scholar Symposium Oral Presentations Abstracts, Armstrong State University

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2016 Armstrong Students Scholars Symposium Program, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Student Scholars Symposium (Archive)

2016 Armstrong Students Scholars Symposium Program

2016 Armstrong Student Scholar Symposium Poster Presentations Abstracts, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Student Scholars Symposium (Archive)

2016 Armstrong Student Scholar Symposium Poster Presentations Abstracts

Human Trafficking: Exploration Of Best Practices For Restoration And Integration For Survivors In Southeastern United States, Joel D. Shafer Mr.

Honors College Theses

Domestic human trafficking, especially of minors, has become a serious though largely

invisible issue in the United States. There are, however, organizations and policies in place that

have become active in caring for, restoring and reintegrating those survivors who have been able

to escape. Through the perspectives of service providers, this exploratory qualitative study

examines the factors of vulnerability of victims, the issues that support reintegration for

survivors and the best practices as well as indicators of success when caring for survivors. This

was accomplished through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with representatives from

various social service agencies in Georgia that are …