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Life Is Like A Salad Bowl (Or Should Be!), Anthony B. Major
Life Is Like A Salad Bowl (Or Should Be!), Anthony B. Major
UCF Forum
Everyone in the world eats salad of some sort. We enjoy all the different ingredients in our salads depending on what we have a taste for at the time.
Re-Entry And Disorientation, Richard C. Crepeau
Re-Entry And Disorientation, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
I have been out of the country for less than three weeks and it is mid-summer when not much happens of note. The first thing I confronted on returning was a total reorganization of the local supermarket. Under the influence of jet lag I found this quite disorienting. As it turned out, this was only one of many changes that faced me.
Structural Causes Of Social Conflict In Africa, Lucien Charland
Structural Causes Of Social Conflict In Africa, Lucien Charland
HIM 1990-2015
Social conflict, as opposed to armed conflict, has received less attention in the field of quantitative research. This paper investigates the structural causes of political violence in 35 African states using data from the Social Conflict in Africa dataset and the Beck and Katz panel corrected standard errors time series regression model. Theoretically, a closed political opportunity structure, combined with a weak state unable to provide public goods, should together produce high levels of social conflict. The independent variables attempt to operationalize these concepts from four different angles. In this analysis Access to Education and Infrastructure (AEI), Ethno Linguistic Fractionalization …
The Subject Librarian Newsletter, Sociology, Fall 2014, Rachel Mulvihill
The Subject Librarian Newsletter, Sociology, Fall 2014, Rachel Mulvihill
Libraries' Newsletters
No abstract provided.
Stand Your Ground Law: How Can A Ucf Student's Fear Of Crime Affect Their Opinion Of The Law And What Variables Affect The Student's Level Of Fear Of Crime?, Kelly Duckworth
HIM 1990-2015
A person's level of fear of crime or even their perceived fear of crime can affect how they view the Stand Your Ground Law and whether it is seen as beneficial or harmful to the general public. I begin with a discussion of the Stand Your Ground Law. Next, I report on research that examines the fear of crime and how it may shape opinions on the law as well as an individual’s level of fear. My research explores the relationship of these variables using survey data. I examine the attitudes of college students regarding their fear of crime to …
'Would You Let Your Daughter Color Her Hair Blue?', Rebekah Mccloud
'Would You Let Your Daughter Color Her Hair Blue?', Rebekah Mccloud
UCF Forum
I recently took a ride on the new SunRail. I was among the throng onboard for a free ride and to see, as Dr. Seuss would say, “Oh, the places I could go.” When I entered the overstuffed car, a young woman immediately stood up and said to me, “Here, Momma, take my seat.” And I did. I thanked her and commented about the kindness of her gesture.
The Echo Chamber Is Getting Louder, Tom Cavanagh
The Echo Chamber Is Getting Louder, Tom Cavanagh
UCF Forum
My ears are starting to hurt. Let me explain.
Appreciating The Simple Moments More Than Onslaught Of Technology, Leandra Preston-Sidler
Appreciating The Simple Moments More Than Onslaught Of Technology, Leandra Preston-Sidler
UCF Forum
I admit it. I’m addicted.
Non-Fatal Intimate Partner Violence In Polk County, Fl, 2016-2020, Jonzelle Bell Bs, Julio Montanez Ma, Amy Donley Phd
Non-Fatal Intimate Partner Violence In Polk County, Fl, 2016-2020, Jonzelle Bell Bs, Julio Montanez Ma, Amy Donley Phd
Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS)
The current white paper tabulates non-fatal intimate partner violence (IPV) offenses across Polk County, FL by using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data.
I Wish The Sport I Love – Soccer – Could Help Eliminate Injustice Around World, Erin O'Flaherty
I Wish The Sport I Love – Soccer – Could Help Eliminate Injustice Around World, Erin O'Flaherty
UCF Forum
Every four years soccer fans around the globe focus on the FIFA World Cup, this year being held in Brazil. The national teams of countries compete to become World Cup champions in the name of patriotism and pride. I am a fan of almost all sports, but especially soccer – so I cannot contain my excitement for the upcoming matches beginning June 12.
Interpersonal Trust, Organizational Culture And Turnover Intention In Hotels: A Cross Level Perspective, Ahmet Ozturk, Murat Hancer, Yao-Chin Wang
Interpersonal Trust, Organizational Culture And Turnover Intention In Hotels: A Cross Level Perspective, Ahmet Ozturk, Murat Hancer, Yao-Chin Wang
Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The aim of the present study was to understand the influence of interpersonal trust and organizational culture on employees’ turnover intention. The data of the study were collected from 252 hotel employees in Turkey. Study results showed that both affective trust and cognitive trust were negatively related to hotel employees’ turnover intention. Furthermore, clan organizational culture, adhocracy organizational culture, and market organizational culture were also negatively related to turnover intention of hotel employees. However, the results indicate that hierarchy organizational culture does not have a significant impact on hotel employees’ turnover intention. The findings provide valuable theoretical and practical implications …
Where Are Your Papers?, Rebekah Mccloud
Where Are Your Papers?, Rebekah Mccloud
UCF Forum
My friend of 30 years died recently. Her husband called one Sunday in February to say she was gone.
A Parent's Dilemma: When To Let Child Be Responsible For Own Actions, Maritza Martinez
A Parent's Dilemma: When To Let Child Be Responsible For Own Actions, Maritza Martinez
UCF Forum
Monday morning, like most mornings, complete chaos unfolded in our house as four people – my two daughters, my husband and myself – aimed to head out the door by 8 a.m., our daughters for school and my husband and I for our offices.
This Is What Happens When We Forget That Speech Has Consequences, Nathan Holic
This Is What Happens When We Forget That Speech Has Consequences, Nathan Holic
UCF Forum
The other night, I watched a Bravo “Real Housewives” reunion show in which a woman yelled through a bullhorn “You’re a dumb ho! Shut up!” at another woman two feet away. A split-second later, this woman (the one with the bullhorn) looked genuinely surprised when the other woman (the alleged dumb ho) charged at her, furious, and began swinging.
Orlando- We’Re No More Weird Than Anywhere Else, Tom Cavanagh
Orlando- We’Re No More Weird Than Anywhere Else, Tom Cavanagh
UCF Forum
I saw the following tweet recently from a semi-famous college president: “On my way to Orlando, my version of hell.”
Music's Normalization Influences On College Students' Risky Sexual Behaviors, Michelle Craske
Music's Normalization Influences On College Students' Risky Sexual Behaviors, Michelle Craske
HIM 1990-2015
With the large role that music and the media plays in our society today it, is necessary to examine the effects that they have on certain harmful behaviors. The current study was based upon the Cultivation and Social Cognitive theories. The purpose of this study was to further examine the relationship between music and risky sexual behaviors. A total of 715 participants from the University of Central Florida answered multiple questionnaires via the SONA system. Questionnaires included topics such as music listening/viewing habits, sexual behaviors, dating behaviors, and demographics. The sample was comprised of primarily Caucasian young adults, with an …
An Overview And Examination Of The Prevention And Punishment Of White Collar Crimes, Tyler Bartels
An Overview And Examination Of The Prevention And Punishment Of White Collar Crimes, Tyler Bartels
HIM 1990-2015
White-collar crime is explained from an economist’s perspective. Economic models typically begin by assuming individuals behave rationally. By extension, economic models of crime suggest that white-collar criminals may be acting more rationally than a casual observer may assume. This thesis will identify the benefits and drawbacks of different regulations and laws by exploring several case studies of white-collar events.
Music Preference As A Mediator Between Ethnicity And Perceptions Of Acceptability And Harm With Substance Use, Deedra De Kemper
Music Preference As A Mediator Between Ethnicity And Perceptions Of Acceptability And Harm With Substance Use, Deedra De Kemper
HIM 1990-2015
The purpose of this study was to examine the interaction between substance use messages in music media and how it impacts perception of substance and current substance use for different ethnicities. Four hundred and eighty four participants were recruited from a large southeastern university. Participant ethnicities included Caucasian, Hispanic, African American and Asian. This study examined frequency of substance use messages in popular music lyrics and music videos, along with participant self-reported ethnicity and, rates of substance use and perceived risk from substance use. Differences in perception of risk and current substance use were indicated between Caucasian and African American …
Sexual Offender Treatment: A Paradigm Analysis Of Academic Journals, Vijay Chillar
Sexual Offender Treatment: A Paradigm Analysis Of Academic Journals, Vijay Chillar
HIM 1990-2015
Many criminologists and psychologists have theorized the possible causes behind an individual who engages in sex offenses; some of which will be reviewed. Through this paradigm analysis, I hope to identify how each discipline addresses the causes of sex offending and what treatments they offer in response to their theories. Additionally, this thesis will examine the Good Lives, Relapse Prevention, and the Risks, Need, Responsivity (RNR) models of treatment. The main objective of this thesis is to address the different facets of sex offending, so that the importance of finding an effective treatment model can be understood. By raising awareness …
Toward A Model Of Team Decision Making Under Stress, Alyssa Marshall
Toward A Model Of Team Decision Making Under Stress, Alyssa Marshall
HIM 1990-2015
Today's organizations are increasingly relying on teams, rather than individuals, to complete tasks in the workplace. For some teams, these tasks require them to make high stakes decisions under stressful conditions. In military, medical, and emergency response fields, for example, workers are regularly asked to make decisions under high time pressure, uncertainty, and risk. The purpose of this study is to summarize previous team decision-making perspectives and create a model for team decision-making under stress. A literature review was conducted to examine the current state of team decision-making research. Several existing models of the team decision-making process were identified, representing …
An Exploration Of Gender Impacts Through The Portrayal Of Teachers In Best Selling Picturebooks, 2008-2012, Alicia Martinez
An Exploration Of Gender Impacts Through The Portrayal Of Teachers In Best Selling Picturebooks, 2008-2012, Alicia Martinez
HIM 1990-2015
The purpose of this study is to examine if a difference exists in the quantity and/or quality, in terms of effectiveness in the portrayal of teachers, and according to gender, in New York Times best selling picturebooks, 2008 to 2012. This study examines the depiction of a teacher in terms of their effectiveness, as defined by Robert Walker’s 12 Characteristics of an effective teacher. Examining each of the portrayed teachers for both the 12 effective characteristics, as well as their direct antithesis, presents a clear image of the teachers presented to young audiences through picturebooks. In addition to comparing the …
Recidivism Prevention Through Prosocial Support: A Systematic Review Of Empirical Research, Kimber Mcdaniel
Recidivism Prevention Through Prosocial Support: A Systematic Review Of Empirical Research, Kimber Mcdaniel
HIM 1990-2015
Of the 700 offenders that are released from prison each year, seven in ten will be rearrested. There are a number of barriers face by released offenders that inhibit their successful reentry. These barriers include: mental health illness, limited work experience, lower education, substance abuse, lack of transportation, homelessness and poverty strain of family ties and/or close relationships. This paper explores the impact of social support on recidivism rates through a systematic review of the literature surrounding prosocial support. The implications for social work practice and research are also discussed.
Positive Individualism, Rebecca Perdomo
Positive Individualism, Rebecca Perdomo
HIM 1990-2015
I will present and defend the notion of what I call Positive Individualism. Its purpose is to set forth a standard by which people are to treat others and themselves. I consider a common conception of individualism, its flaws, and a process of refining it. I formulate Positive Individualism, an idea in which every individual is valuable and therefore ought to be treated with respect and dignity by others. If this conception and the standards set forth were to be applied, communities would be able to function successfully and without compromising the individual since, as I argue, the individual is …
Shared Leadership And Team Satisfaction: The Moderating Role Of Extraversion Heterogeneity, Denise Reyes
Shared Leadership And Team Satisfaction: The Moderating Role Of Extraversion Heterogeneity, Denise Reyes
HIM 1990-2015
A between-groups design experiment was conducted to examine the effect of extraversion heterogeneity as a moderator between shared leadership and team satisfaction. It was hypothesized that the relationship between shared leadership and team satisfaction would be moderated by extraversion heterogeneity, such that (a) the relationship would be positive for teams in which members are similar in their levels of extraversion, and (b) the relationship would be negative for teams in which members are dissimilar in their levels of extraversion. Data regarding extraversion, shared leadership behavior, and team satisfaction was collected from 30 teams comprised of 90 participants. The findings did …
Addressing Need For Research-Focused Nurses By Increasing Interest And Socialization At The Undergraduate Level, Sarah Thomas
Addressing Need For Research-Focused Nurses By Increasing Interest And Socialization At The Undergraduate Level, Sarah Thomas
HIM 1990-2015
The U.S. shortage of qualified nursing teachers and researchers is affecting national health care outcomes. Methods such as fast-tracking Baccalaureate nurses into graduate programs and embedding leadership development early into nursing curricula have been proposed to address faculty and research shortages. Early interest in nursing research careers increases likelihood of enrollment in graduate education. One way undergraduate nursing students may develop an interest in research careers is through a mentored apprenticeship with research-active faculty. In this thesis, the author uses an autoethnography methodology to examine the benefits that a mentored research apprenticeship model brought to her undergraduate experience. Her experience …
Do Attitudes Of Pornography Influence Perceptions Of Rape Myths, Jolene Vincent
Do Attitudes Of Pornography Influence Perceptions Of Rape Myths, Jolene Vincent
HIM 1990-2015
Rape and sexual assaults are a huge epidemic not only in the United States, but in the world as well. Victims come across all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, classes and cultures. With so many victims, people often investigate what causes people to commit these crimes in order to decrease the likelihood of future incidents occurring. Pornography is often argued for being a possible cause of sexual assaults. While many sex offenders do have large collections of pornography, there has not been any concrete evidence to support that pornography causes people to rape. Acceptance of rape myths also could play a …
Sterling, Richard C. Crepeau
Sterling, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
There are times when something happens in the world of sport that is so startling that reactions come hard and fast and seem to overwhelm events. The Donald Sterling soliloquy hit with this sort of force, and the reaction was beyond what could be anticipated but was still more than appropriate. It was required.
University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2014 - 2015, University Of Central Florida
University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2014 - 2015, University Of Central Florida
UCF Catalogs
No abstract provided.
University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2014 - 2015, University Of Central Florida
University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2014 - 2015, University Of Central Florida
UCF Catalogs
No abstract provided.
Conceptions Of Justice: A Sampling Of Student Perspectives, Matt Landon
Conceptions Of Justice: A Sampling Of Student Perspectives, Matt Landon
HIM 1990-2015
Although the literature in the field of criminal justice and philosophy is full of ideas of what constitutes "justice," little to nothing has been done to see where the average individual's opinion falls in relation to these ideas. This paper analyzes a cross-sectional convenience sample of students at UCF to determine their preference of six models of justice: utilitarianism, contractarianism, fairness, retributivism, moralism, and libertarianism. Correlating demographic factors are also discussed.