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Mindful Youth: Empowering Adolescents To Own Their Mental Health Through An Interactive Online Platform, Rachel Gebhardt, Jesse Jewel, Jewel Wicks, Serena Gardner, Kate Hess, Diana Urey

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues with rates that continue to increase each year for adolescents within our society. This project focuses on creating a website that will engage adolescents to own their mental health and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by equipping them with self-help tools. The website includes situational videos, journaling prompts, and other interactive resources based in Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The online toolkit is designed to be available to people who use online accessibility functions. We created a pilot version of the website using the platforms Toonly and Wix, and then hosted …

Effects Of Subtype-Specific Nmda Receptor Modulation On Neural Activity In Behaving Rats, Sarah Schreiber, Lauren Cornelison, Kasper Hansen

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

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Social Communication After Isolation In Adolescent Degu, Sky Nyberg, Kendra Kuehn, Amber Thatcher

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

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Fostering Resilience In Youth Through Positive Youth-Adult Relationships, Amanda Swiech

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Research examining adolescents has found that close, healthy relationships with supportive and caring adults can help foster resilience in youth. Resilience, as defined by Ann Masten (2001), is the “phenomena characterized as good outcomes in spite of serious threats to adaptation or development.” Promoting resilience in a school setting can help decrease at-risk behaviors such as truancy, substance use, and suicidal ideation/attempts. Kaleidoscope Connect is a program focusing on establishing social-emotional skills and resilience in youth and specifically targets youth-adult relationships.

This research project examines 28 7^th and 8^th grade students who participated in the Kaleidoscope Connect program …

Caregiver Outcomes In The Context Of Telehealth And In-Person Applications Of An Intensive Comprehension Aphasia Program, Kaelyn D. Kaftan, Laiken N. Harris, Rylee J. Kremer

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Title: Caregiver Outcomes in the Context of Telehealth and In-Person Applications of an Intensive Comprehension Aphasia Program.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore perceived stress for caregivers of stroke survivors with aphasia who participated in telehealth and in-person delivery models of a high-intensity, short duration stroke rehabilitation program, as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; Cohen et al., 1983).

Method: During in-person Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs; Rose et al., 2013; 2021) in 2017 and 2018, and a tele-health ICAP in 2020, caregiver-reported outcomes were assessed using the PSS, a measure of perceived stress across life …

The Integration Of Student Understanding: Exploring Competition In The Classroom, Alexandra A. Berna

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Over the past 50 years, extensive research has been conducted on the mechanistic and consequential roles of competition in the classroom. Much of this research is framed around the perspectives of educators, often in terms of the impacts of their grading methods and the presence or absence of team-based learning in their classrooms. However, dialogue about the potential benefits and drawbacks of competitive classrooms is not inclusive of student perspective, especially when considering the long-term academic and social impacts of competitive classroom environments. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore how to best define competition for students enrolled …

Does Social Behavior Differ Between Familiar And Unfamiliar Degus In Juveniles And Adolescents?, Heather Warner, Kendra Keuhn, Amber Thatcher

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

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Differences In Childhood Bullying Experiences And Self-Harm And Suicidality Across Subgroups Of Sexual Minorities, Jesse Jewell

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Sexual minorities (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer) are at greater risk for childhood bullying, self-harm, and suicidality than the heterosexual population. Research has also shown that bullying victimization is related to increased negative mental health outcomes. Additionally, some subgroups of sexual minorities, such as bisexuals, have been reported to experience higher rates of adverse mental health than their gay and lesbian peers. However, less is understood about how the relationship between childhood bullying and deleterious mental health may impact different subgroups of sexual minorities.

The current study examined responses from 1,507 sexual minority participants in the Generations: A Study of …

Sb101-21/22-Resolution Encouraging University Of Montana Academic Departments To Implement Content Warnings In Classes, Amelia Hawes, Madison Mckenzie

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB101-21/22-Resolution Encouraging University of Montana Academic Departments to Implement Content Warnings in Classes. This resolution passed unanimously during the April 6, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Sb101_21-22_Resolution Encouraging The University Of Montana Academic Departments To Implement Content Warnings In Classes, Amelia Hawes, Mary Madison Mckenzie

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB101_21-22_Resolution Encouraging the University of Montana Academic Departments to Implement Content Warnings in Classes. This resolution passed unanimously during the April 6, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Department Of Mathematical Sciences Newsletter, Spring 2022, University Of Montana--Missoula. Department Of Mathematical Sciences

Newsletters from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UM

Jack Finlay: a “Mathematical Singularity” / Mark Kayll -- Howard Reinhardt 1927 – 2021: In Memoriam -- Notes from the Chair / John Bardsley -- Statistics Professors Brian Steele & Dave Patterson Retire / Dave Patterson and Jon Graham -- Experiential Learning in Data Science / Emily Stone -- Our Data Science Project Portfolio with Capsource -- Handbook of the Mathematics of the Arts and Sciences -- Dr. Carol Ulsafer 1940-2021 -- Professor Ke Wu featured on the Confluence podcast / Fred Peck -- Honor Roll of Donors -- Degree Recipients 2021-2022 -- Spring 2022 Scholarships & Awards -- Student …

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CutBank

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One Word Lightning, Bruce Mckay

CutBank

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The Long Way Home, Sarah Walker

CutBank

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The Links Between Relationship Maintenance Strategies And Psychological Well-Being In The Context Of Ambivalent Relationships, Stephen M. Yoshimura, Danielle Farley, Kellie Hofstetter, Hillary Loney, Randi Wichman

Communication Studies Faculty Publications

This study examined the extent to which maintaining ambivalent relationships with specific types of relationship maintenance behaviors relates to states of psychological distress and well-being. Survey data from 206 participants indicated that ambivalence toward a relationship partner associated with increased negative affect, and although ambivalence by itself did not relate to any specific relational maintenance behavior, the reported use of positivity to maintain such relationships inversely related to levels of negative affect and depression, whereas the use of openness related to increased levels of negative affect, increased depression, and reduced levels of overall life satisfaction. The results carry implications for …

State V. Pelletier: Protecting The Balance Between Montana Rules Of Evidence 404 And 607, Eric Monroe

Montana Law Review

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Juveniles’ Overdue Rights: Integrating The Rights-Of-Minors Provision With The Cruel And Unusual Punishment Analysis In Montana, Shelby Towe

Montana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, March 31, 2022, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Applying Counseling Theory In Arts Education, Jadd Davis

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

It is a lucky researcher indeed who has the opportunity to test out strategies in a fully-operational laboratory! I graduated from UM’s School of Theatre and Dance in 2021 with an MFA in Theatre – and subsequently enrolled in the School of Education’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I have had the opportunity to apply the privileges of my terminal degree (as an instructor) while studying a new – albeit related – field. Specifically, I accepted a one-year contract as a full-time lecturer at Gonzaga University in the Theatre and Dance department – while taking University of Montana …

Health, Land, And Heritage: Understanding Montana Suicide Through Culture, Emory C. Padgett

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

From Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It (1976) to the popular series Yellowstone, stories loom large in Montana, and their use goes beyond entertainment. Stories about the state are informative in understanding Montana culture and heritage because the myths, perspectives, and truths revealed through literature, art, and television are closely intertwined with the memories and values of its people; in an ongoing feedback, stories simultaneously originate in lived experience and actively shape experiences. Grounded in this cultural significance, I use media as an ethnographic lens through which to study social change in rural Montana, which has faced economic …

Happy Schools: Examining A Psychoeducational Curriculum And Small Group Intervention For High School Students, Dylan Wright, Lillian Martz

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

Poor mental health is a growing problem among youth in schools. More than one in three high school students report experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness and one in six youth report making a suicide plan in the past year (Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2019). The COVID19 pandemic has only exacerbated mental health challenges in youth; with emergency rooms reporting a 30% increase in pediatric suicide attempts beginning in 2020 (CDC, 2021). Now more than ever, mental health support and preventative efforts are needed to bolster positive mental health and prevent mental health crises.

Positive Psychology, …

Perceived Efficacy Of School Violence Prevention Programs And School Climate In Rural Schools, Jennifer Rotzal

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

School violence has been of great concern to policy makers and school professionals for the past several decades. During the 2015-16 school year, 79 percent of public schools reported that one or more incidents of violence, theft, or other crimes had taken place on school grounds, amounting to 1.4 million crimes (Zhang et al., 2016). Schools have reported the most common form of violence being physical fights and threats, which accounted for over 50 percent of disciplinary violations (Cornell, 2017). There are numerous school violence prevention programs implemented across the nation; however, despite knowing how events of violence negatively affect …

Q Methodology: An Underutilized And Powerful Approach To The Scientific Study Of Beliefs And Values, Adrienne Tauses

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

Social scientists often utilize either qualitative or quantitative methodology to study the human experience through gathering information or data on human behavior. This leads to insights into how we view individuals, learn about relationships, ways people make decisions, and relationships between beliefs and behaviors. One overlooked and underused dynamic methodology is the Q method. Q methodology offers a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods that accurately provides a unique way of gathering, sorting, and studying the values and beliefs of participant (Watts, & Stenner, 2005). The following presentation overviews the purpose, history, and practical application of the Q methodology. Examples …

March 2022 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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Male And Female Interactions: A Multimodal Analysis Of Shonen Manga, Alexandria Perez

The Montana English Journal

A qualitative multimodal content analysis of popular manga examined how female and male character interactions represented gender roles. An analytical tool was developed using multimodal, semiotic, social semiotic, gender, and feminist theories to understand representations of males and females in this popular media. This study showed that traditional gender norms are still present in manga, but there are some that break stereotypes. Also, in using both textual and visual elements to interpret multimodal texts, understanding of character interactions were enhanced because the intermodal interactions created new meaning. Implications suggest positive outlooks for manga being used as an educational tool by …

Documents From The February 2, 2022 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and minutes from the February 2, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). The following resolutions were discussed:

SB66-21/22: Resolution Amending Section 14.3.3 of ASUM Fiscal Policy to Increase Travel Rates

SB70-21/22: Resolution Amending the Research and Creative Scholarship Fund’s Name and Bylaws

SB71-21/22: Resolution Amending Article V, Section 4 of the ASUM Bylaws Generally Revising and Clarifying Counting Processes

SB72-21/22: Resolution Amending Article V, Section 6 of the ASUM Bylaws Clarifying Grievances and Election Committee’s Duties

SB73-21/22: Resolution Amending Article V, Section 7 of the ASUM Bylaws Clarifying the Elections Calendar

SB74-21/22: Resolution …

Edld 550.50: Foundations Of Educational Leadership, William P. Mccaw

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Edld 520.50: Educational Research, William P. Mccaw

University of Montana Course Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Psyx 100s.05c: Introduction To Psychology, Chelsey Maxson

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Neur 491.01: Neuroanatomy, Katie Marie Holick

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

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