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Teacher Perceptions And Student Self-Reports: Examining Aggression, Delinquency, And Contextual Correlates In Education And Non-Educational Settings, Abigail Claire Boozer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the relationship between teacher-perceived delinquency and student self-reported delinquency, utilizing data from the LONGSCAN data set. The research also examines whether the correlates of these behaviors differ across classroom and non-classroom settings, offering insights into the contextual dynamics of delinquency. Grounded in labeling theory, this study explores the influence of teacher perceptions on student behavior, highlighting how labeling may reinforce or mitigate patterns of aggression and delinquency. By leveraging the rich longitudinal data from LONGSCAN, the research identifies key demographic, familial, and environmental factors that contribute to these behaviors. The findings aim to inform educational interventions and …

"Keep Coming Back!": How Recovering Addicts Use Narcotics Anonymous For Social Rehabilitation., Taylor Leigh Ransom

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the role of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in shaping identity transformation and social reintegration among individuals in recovery. Using an ethnographic approach, including participant observation at NA meetings and semi-structured interviews with members, along with textual analysis of Narcotics Anonymous literature, this research explores how NA fosters social recovery by providing a structured yet flexible space for identity reconstruction. Through shared narratives, rituals, and peer support, members navigate the transition from an “addict” identity to one centered on personal accountability, community, and long-term abstinence from drugs.

By situating NA within broader sociological discussions of addiction recovery, social capital, …

The Ole Miss, University Of Mississippi

The Ole Miss (1897-)

The Ole Miss Annual, 2025

Ole Miss Supporters Can Make A Difference On Giving Tuesday, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni and friends can tap into the holiday spirit and make a difference in students' lives this Tuesday.

Um, Mississippi State Partner On Accelerated Law Degree, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University have come together to provide a streamlined option for MSU students hoping to study law in Oxford.

News You Can Use: How To Detect Deceptions, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Scammers took more than $10 billion from Americans last year, according to data compiled by the Federal Trade Commission. That amount is growing, so everyone should learn to recognize and avoid the latest cons, a University of Mississippi criminologist says.

November 14, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

November 7, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Coping And Resilience Aid Parents Of Disabled Children, Study Says, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – For parents of children with disabilities, finding time to focus on themselves may be difficult. However, a new study finds that the right coping strategies and resilience can significantly help manage the challenges of raising children with special needs.

October 21, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

October 17, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

News You Can Use: Crime Prevention For Everyone, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Phone snatching is a growing problem everywhere, but a University of Mississippi criminologist advises that everybody can take steps to lower their odds of becoming the next victim of criminals.

September 12, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

September 5, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Applied Statistics Course Offerings: Fall 2024, University Of Mississippi. Graduate School

GMAS Course List

No abstract provided.

August 23, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Isom Report - 2024-2025, Jaime Harker, Theresa Starkey, Elizabeth Venell, Julie Enszer, Jennifer Venable, Leslie Delassus

Isom Report

Official news-zine of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies

Mental Health In South Georgia: Another Area Of Disadvantage For An Underserved Region, But Pandemic-Related Policy Changes Suggest Pathways Forward, Shelly Yankovskyy, Anne Price

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society

Mental health is a contemporary issue of key concern among academics and policymakers, especially due to the exacerbation of mental health issues with the COVID-19 pandemic. Increases in mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide, opioid overdose, and youth depression are the subject of research and governmental-allocated grant funding and new policies have been put in place at multiple institutional levels. We utilize a political economy framework to understand the incidence of mental health disorders and explore how new programs and policies have been implemented in Georgia to address and support mental health at various institutional levels, such as …

Introduction, Kiley E. Molinari

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society

No abstract provided.

Front Matter, Journal Editors

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society

Includes Table of Contents and Contributor notes.

Um Students Win Medals In Russian Poetry Recital Competition, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students recently received medals from a prestigious national Russian poetry recital competition.

Record 20 Um Researchers Earn Isom Center Fellowship, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi has announced its largest class yet of Isom Center fellows, with 20 awardees.

Punishment For Childhood Trauma Can Last A Lifetime, Researcher Says, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – When authority figures punish children for coping or adapting to trauma, it can affect the child for life, according to a new publication from University of Mississippi researcher Abigail Novak.

05.20.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

NIH RPPR Update (Research Performance Progress Report)

Researchers Study What Happens When Officers Break The Law, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Law enforcement officers are statistically more likely to get away with crimes than civilians. And police officers often face less severe punishment than civilians once convicted.

Exploring Social Workers Potential Role In Mitigating Maternal Mortality Through Coordinated Care, Jena Brown-Talib

Honors Theses

Maternal health disparities persist as a significant challenge in Mississippi, particularly for African American women. This thesis explores the intersection of coordinated care models and social work interventions in addressing maternal mortality. Coordinated care involves collaboration among physicians, nurses, practitioners, social workers, community health workers, and other support services, aiming to maximize pregnant patients' overall health outcomes.

Analyzing strategies of social workers within coordinated care models is important for improving maternal health outcomes within this study. A qualitative approach was chosen to delve beyond statistics and illuminate the reality of maternal health disparities and the efforts to resolve them. Data …

Timber And Tornadoes: A Journalistic View Of Mississippi's Escalating Climate Challenge, Alice Ann Hollingsworth, Alice Ann Hollingsworth

Honors Theses

Timber and Tornadoes: A Journalistic View of Mississippi’s Escalating Climate Challenges is a project which explores the impact of climate change on the state of Mississippi and its industries. Specific areas of interest were the recent onslaught of wind disasters including tornadic activity and hurricanes as well as the impact of weather events on the timber and forestry industries in the state. This project involved interviews of industry professionals as well as academic experts. In addition, interview questions and necessary supplemental context were developed using significant background research. Emphasizing the potential challenges that climate change will present for the state …

High Stakes: Analyzing The Legal And Law Enforcement Challenges Of Mississippi's Medical Marijuana Industry, Brighton Bensley

Honors Theses

Despite opposition from law enforcement and government officials, Mississippi citizens overwhelmingly voted in favor of establishing a medical marijuana program in 2020. The passing of Senate Bill 2095 (or the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act) marks a significant shift in the state’s drug policy and is a rare example of my home state at the forefront of an emerging industry. My thesis examines the effects of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act by providing an overview of the challenges it creates for the state’s law enforcement agencies and legal community. By analyzing local news stories, public statements from officials, and studies from …

Beyond Bars And Bias: Unveiling Misogynoir And The Prison-Industrial Complex In Contemporary Black Women’S Literature, Abigail Myers, Abigail Myers

Honors Theses

This interdisciplinary thesis examines misogynoir through the lens of contemporary Black women’s literature and the prison-industrial complex, specifically centering on the literary work of Fannie Lou Hamer and Assata Shakur, both formerly incarcerated Black women. Misogynoir, a term coined by Black feminist scholar Moya Bailey, encapsulates the intersection of anti-Black racism and misogyny experienced by Black women, Black girls, and gender nonconforming people. This thesis unites the fields of literary studies, gender studies, critical prison studies, and African American studies to reveal Black women as affected by both misogyny and anti-Black racism in the contemporary prison-industrial complex and beyond. Drawing …

Recidivism In Mississippi: Causes, Impacts, And Solutions, Grace E. Brian

Honors Theses

Because the United States is home to the largest prison population in the world, finding solutions to reduce the rate at which prisoners return to prison is paramount to helping reduce crime. Assessments of how Mississippi, the state with the highest incarceration rate, engages with access to prison education, barriers to employment, and youth incarceration compared to the national, Southern, and non-southern averages will be explored to direct recidivism reduction solutions. Results showed that Mississippi had a slightly higher recidivism rate than the national average, had fewer barriers to employment, and a lower youth incarceration rate than the national average …