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Awareness Gained Through Interviews With War Victims, Mayumi Oka Nov 2024

Awareness Gained Through Interviews With War Victims, Mayumi Oka

New England Journal of Public Policy

Awareness Gained through Interviews with War Victims. Volume 36, Issue 2 of the New England Journal of Public Policy.


Aging In Hanover: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin E. Coyle, Beth Rouleau, Ceara Somerville Nov 2024

Aging In Hanover: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin E. Coyle, Beth Rouleau, Ceara Somerville

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA), within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of Hanover. The report supports the Council on Aging’s objective to identify and serve the needs of residents age 55 and older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Hanover, the Hanover Council on Aging (COA), the Senior Center, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Hanover for the purposes of COA mission fulfillment alongside planning and coordination of …


Post-Memory Of The War Experience As A Child Of A Demobilized Soldier: Reflections On Embodied Military Experience, Shinzo Araragi Nov 2024

Post-Memory Of The War Experience As A Child Of A Demobilized Soldier: Reflections On Embodied Military Experience, Shinzo Araragi

New England Journal of Public Policy

Post-Memory of the War Experience as a Child of a Demobilized Soldier: Reflections on Embodied Military Experience. Volume 36, Issue 2 of the New England Journal of Public Policy.


Fourth Symposium Discussion, Carrie Cheng, Kenji Kawano Nov 2024

Fourth Symposium Discussion, Carrie Cheng, Kenji Kawano

New England Journal of Public Policy

Fourth Symposium Discussion. Volume 36, Issue 2 of the New England Journal of Public Policy.


Introduction To The Interdisciplinary Symposia On The Long-Term Effects Of Japan’S Traumatic Experience Of World War Ii, Eugen Koh Nov 2024

Introduction To The Interdisciplinary Symposia On The Long-Term Effects Of Japan’S Traumatic Experience Of World War Ii, Eugen Koh

New England Journal of Public Policy

Introduction for Volume 36, Issue 2 of the New England Journal of Public Policy.


Suffering, Struggling, And Searching For Meaning: Rethinking The Perspective Of Atomic Bomb Survivors In Japan, Masaya Nemoto Nov 2024

Suffering, Struggling, And Searching For Meaning: Rethinking The Perspective Of Atomic Bomb Survivors In Japan, Masaya Nemoto

New England Journal of Public Policy

Suffering, Struggling, and Searching for Meaning: Rethinking the Perspective of Atomic Bomb Survivors in Japan. Volume 36, Issue 2 of the New England Journal of Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Milford, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Milford, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: West Springfield, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: West Springfield, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Methuen, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Methuen, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Marlborough, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Marlborough, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Attleboro, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Attleboro, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Watertown, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Watertown, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Taunton, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Taunton, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Leominster, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán Nov 2024

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Leominster, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.


Aging In Maynard: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin E. Coyle, Mary Krebs Oct 2024

Aging In Maynard: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin E. Coyle, Mary Krebs

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA), within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of Maynard. The report supports the Council on Aging’s objective to identify and serve the needs of residents age 50 and older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Maynard, the Maynard Council on Aging (COA), the Senior Center, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Maynard for the purposes of COA mission fulfillment alongside planning and coordination of …


Archetypal Energies And Global Mental Health, Carroy U. Ferguson Aug 2024

Archetypal Energies And Global Mental Health, Carroy U. Ferguson

Psychology Faculty Publication Series

As a keynote speaker at the Global Mental Health Conference 2024, held at Sophia University, Costa Mesa, CA, in-person and virtually, August 16-18, 2024, my topic was "Archetypal Energies As A Framework for Self-Empowerment and Well Being". The theme of this 2024 global conference was: Enlightened Minds, Compassionate Hearts, and Embodied Wisdom. To supplement my keynote address, I wrote this blog article titled "Archetypal Energies and Global Mental Health".


Aging In Hopkinton: A Community Needs Assessment, Sue Berger, Caitlin E. Coyle Aug 2024

Aging In Hopkinton: A Community Needs Assessment, Sue Berger, Caitlin E. Coyle

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA) within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of Hopkinton. The goals of this project were to investigate the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Hopkinton residents age 55 or older by engaging the community regarding their experiences and needs relevant to Senior Services objective to identify and serve the needs of Hopkinton’s older residents. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Hopkinton, Hopkinton Senior Services, and organizations that work with and …


Aging In Newton: A Community Needs Assessment, Claire Wickersham, Katherine Burnes, Shu Xu, Caitlin E. Coyle Aug 2024

Aging In Newton: A Community Needs Assessment, Claire Wickersham, Katherine Burnes, Shu Xu, Caitlin E. Coyle

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report presents the results of a comprehensive examination of issues relating to aging in Newton. A needs assessment was undertaken to support planning on the part of the City of Newton and the Department of Older Adult Services. Results presented here focus on the characteristics and needs of Newton residents who are aged 60 and older. Data was collected via key informant interviews, focus groups with residents and stakeholders and a mailed survey of residents aged 60 and older. Respondents to the community survey included 2,869 Newton residents, which resulted in a response rate of more than 50%. As …


Exposing The Pervasive Culture Of Whiteness At Predominantly White Institutions: A Narrative Analysis Of White Deans Of Students' Understanding And Role In Responses To Campus Racial Incidents, Jennifer Helen Reid Aug 2024

Exposing The Pervasive Culture Of Whiteness At Predominantly White Institutions: A Narrative Analysis Of White Deans Of Students' Understanding And Role In Responses To Campus Racial Incidents, Jennifer Helen Reid

Graduate Doctoral Dissertations

Deeply embedded in U.S. higher education institutions is a culture of whiteness that benefits white students, staff, faculty, and administrators through racist policies, structures, and cultural norms designed to uphold whiteness. This culture not only minimizes the presence of racism, but also is pervasive on college campuses, where administrators often fail to recognize blatant racism and treat ongoing campus racial incidents as isolated events. Despite the frequency of racial incidents, campus responses are typically ineffective, failing to address the underlying institutional practices that reinforce white supremacy and further harm those affected. This study explored the experiences of white deans of …


A Humanistic Approach To Politics: Ahp's Call For An "Authentic" Politics Of Truth And Accountability, Carroy U. Ferguson Jun 2024

A Humanistic Approach To Politics: Ahp's Call For An "Authentic" Politics Of Truth And Accountability, Carroy U. Ferguson

Psychology Faculty Publication Series

As human beings on this tiny planet in the cosmos we call Earth, we live as ‘citizens’ in a variety of people-determined land demarcations that we call countries, each with its own unique version of politics. Citizens in the United States and people in the world, therefore, are engaged in a variety of political dramas. It is fair to say that in the United States and globally, the current political climate is very divisive. In the United States and globally, humanity is at an inflection point in the evolution of its consciousness at individual and collective levels. Out of fear, …


Employing Multi-Agent Ai To Model Conflict And Cooperation In Northern Ireland, Katherine O'Lone, Michael Gantley, Justin E. Lane, F. Leron Shults Jun 2024

Employing Multi-Agent Ai To Model Conflict And Cooperation In Northern Ireland, Katherine O'Lone, Michael Gantley, Justin E. Lane, F. Leron Shults

New England Journal of Public Policy

In this article, we outline the development of a multi-agent artificial intelligence (MAAI) model for post-conflict Northern Ireland. We discuss the insights it provides into the primary drivers of conflict and cooperation in the post-Agreement era. Analyses reveal that leading drivers of cooperation in the model are fairness and sadness, while the main drivers of conflict are related to anxiety and perceived moral authority. We examine these findings in the context of previous computational modeling efforts in Northern Ireland, the social psychological literature on intergroup conflict, and the current geopolitical landscape. We conclude by advocating for the application of this …


Scaling Expertise: A Note On Homophily In Online Discourse And Content Moderation, Dylan Weber Jun 2024

Scaling Expertise: A Note On Homophily In Online Discourse And Content Moderation, Dylan Weber

New England Journal of Public Policy

It is now empirically clear that the structure of online discourse tends toward homophily; users strongly prefer to interact with content and other users that are similar to them. I review the evidence for the ubiquity of homophily in discourse and highlight some of its worst effects including narrowed information landscape for users and increased spread of misinformation. I then discuss the current state of moderation frameworks at large social media platforms and how they are ill-equipped to deal with structural trends in discourse such as homophily. Finally, I sketch a moderation framework based on a principal of “scaling expertise” …


Abriendo Puertas: Exploring The Challenges To Homeownership And Housing Stability For Latinos In Massachusetts, Lorna Rivera, Phillip Granberry, Bianca Ortiz-Wythe, Michelle Borges Jun 2024

Abriendo Puertas: Exploring The Challenges To Homeownership And Housing Stability For Latinos In Massachusetts, Lorna Rivera, Phillip Granberry, Bianca Ortiz-Wythe, Michelle Borges

Gastón Institute Publications

This report speaks to the current state of housing for Latinos in the Commonwealth; and it’s not great. Areas where Latinos still face inequities are compounded in a way that directly impacts access to housing and thus, ability to build generational wealth, or at the very least housing stability. We have solutions to these issues, like rent control, transfer fees, zoning changes, and even tax credits. What we lack is enough political power to have our voices make a larger impact, as Latinos own their homes at 32.7% , this issue is directly correlated to our low homeownership rates, often …


Orienting Volunteers On Cultural Awareness And Empathy While Working With Refugees, Sangya Dhungana May 2024

Orienting Volunteers On Cultural Awareness And Empathy While Working With Refugees, Sangya Dhungana

Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection

It is imperative to recognize that effective volunteer engagement in refugee resettlement hinges upon a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and sensitivities. This paper explores the challenges and complexities of volunteer engagement with refugees, offering insights from the author's experiences, scholarly literature, and theoretical frameworks. The writing highlights the importance of cultural awareness, empathy, and reflective practice in supporting refugees during resettlement while acknowledging the need for ongoing learning and evaluation of volunteer approaches. Relevant concepts and theories from the Critical and Creative Thinking courses are included, integrating perspectives into the author’s analysis of volunteer experiences. Additionally, the paper incorporates …


Information Literacy Across The Curriculum: A Faculty Professional Development Program, Jaime Corris Hammond Apr 2024

Information Literacy Across The Curriculum: A Faculty Professional Development Program, Jaime Corris Hammond

Instructional Design Capstones Collection

Information literacy is a set of skills that encompass conducting research, evaluating sources and authority, and ethically using information. While information literacy as a concept has existed for 50 years, higher education has struggled to meaningfully incorporate it into college curricula. The concept of “across the curriculum” instruction, most notably Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), empowers faculty to incorporate skills outside of their discipline to increase learning. This information literacy program uses the concept of “across the curriculum” instruction, an American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) High Impact Practice, to incorporate and contextualize these skills in a variety of …


Aging In The City Of Melrose: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin E. Coyle, Katherine Burnes, Mark Krebs, Ceara Somerville Mar 2024

Aging In The City Of Melrose: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin E. Coyle, Katherine Burnes, Mark Krebs, Ceara Somerville

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA) within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the City of Melrose. The goals of this project were to investigate the interests, preferences, and opinions of Melrose’s residents aged 55 or older by engaging the community regarding their experiences and needs relevant to the Council on Aging’s (COA’s) objective to identify and serve the needs of all Melrose citizens 55 and older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the City of Melrose, the Melrose COA, Milano …


Aging In North Andover: A Community Needs Assessment, Claire Wickersham, Caitlin E. Coyle, Ceara Somerville, Holly Stockdale Mar 2024

Aging In North Andover: A Community Needs Assessment, Claire Wickersham, Caitlin E. Coyle, Ceara Somerville, Holly Stockdale

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA) within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of North Andover. The goal of this project was to identify, describe, and prioritize the needs and preferences of North Andover residents age 60 and older as they relate to aging well in the community. In 2023, North Andover opened a new Senior Community Center. The contents of this report are intended to be used for planning for the new Senior Community Center space and to inform strategic planning …


Annual Report Of The Cohort 3 Tpsid Model Demonstration Projects (Year 3, 2022–2023), Meg Grigal, Debra Hart, Clare Papay, Caitlyn Bukaty, Belkis Choiseul-Praslin, Sara Pound Jan 2024

Annual Report Of The Cohort 3 Tpsid Model Demonstration Projects (Year 3, 2022–2023), Meg Grigal, Debra Hart, Clare Papay, Caitlyn Bukaty, Belkis Choiseul-Praslin, Sara Pound

All Institute for Community Inclusion Publications

This annual report provides program- and student-level data reported by TPSIDs (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities) during the 2022-2023 academic year. Program data reflect program characteristics, academic access, supports for students, and integration of the program within the college or university system during the third year of FY 2020-2025 funding. This report also provides information on the strategic partnerships and financial sustainability of TPSID programs. Student data reflect student demographics, course enrollments, employment activities, and engagement in student life.


Aging In Brewster: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin Coyle, Beth Rouleau Jan 2024

Aging In Brewster: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin Coyle, Beth Rouleau

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA) within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of Brewster. The goals of this project were to investigate the interests, preferences, and opinions of Brewster’s residents aged 50 or older by engaging the community regarding their experiences and needs relevant to the Council on Aging’s (COA’s) objective to identify and serve the needs of all Brewster citizens 50 and older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Brewster, the Brewster COA, Senior …


Hack24f: The Empathy Architects, Michael Rejtig, Ajanee Igharo, Emma Kelminson, Jackson Comeau Jan 2024

Hack24f: The Empathy Architects, Michael Rejtig, Ajanee Igharo, Emma Kelminson, Jackson Comeau

Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute Publications

Problem Statement: We want to help patients from underserved communities feel more safe, respected and comfortable in interacting with healthcare providers during the initial in-person encounters while also helping providers build empathy and implement socio-emotionally competent communication behaviors. Solution: Empathy Evolution is an AI-powered role-playing game that helps patients simulate their ideal communication with healthcare providers.