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Emotional Intelligence And Socioemotional Attributes: Distinct Constructs And Their Uses, John D. Mayer, David R. Caruso

UNH Personality Lab

We examine evidence for the validity of different measures under the label emotional intelligence (EI). Some measures are valid for the assessment of EI and others are valid for the assessment of socioemotional attributes (SEA). The constructs of EI and SEA are defined and measures of each described, along with the mental response processes the measures elicit: test-takers’ abilities, self-estimated attributes, or observer reports. Both EI and SEA measures are valid but for distinctly different purposes, and the two classes of measures make different predictions. We add our voices to those who have advocated for dropping the EI label from …

In Consideration Of New Approaches To Wildlife Research, Nicholas Gosling

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Psychological Traits Causing The Belief In Ghosts, Brendan Wright

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

State Of New Hampshire Annual Report Of Coos County For The Year Ending December 31, 2024, Coos County Representatives

Coos County, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Benton, New Hampshire Annual Report Of Town Officers And Benton School District Year Ending December 31, 2024, Benton Town Representatives

Benton, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Digital Platform Safety And The Problem Of Variable Costs, Margaret E. O'Grady, Fiona Scott Morton

Law Faculty Scholarship

Because the United States has no digital regulator to set minimum quality or safety standards for digital products, dominant platforms have both the ability and permission to harm consumers, a trend which will accelerate. Digital platforms with market power have no incentive to shoulder the expense of providing safe, high-quality services, because the marginal costs of providing increased quality and safety—often human beings engaged in content moderation or fact-checking—are so high. If providing better quality would increase profits, digital platforms would have done so already. Instead, digital platforms act like automobile manufacturers before regulators required seatbelts: they will insist that …

Unh: The Magazine Of The University Of New Hampshire, Winter 2025, Unh Magazine

UNH Magazine

No abstract provided.

Annual Report Town Of Barnstead, New Hampshire Comprising Those Of The Selectmen, Fire Wardens, Fire Department, Trustee Of The Trust Funds, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Police Department, Highway Department, Other Departments, Committees, And Commissions Year Ending December 31, 2024, Barnstead Town Representatives

Barnstead, NH Annual Reports

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Town Of Danbury, New Hampshire 2024 Annual Town Report, Danbury Town Representatives

Danbury, NH Annual Reports

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Marlborough, Nh 2024 Annual Report, Marlborough Town Representatives

Marlborough, NH Annual Reports

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From The Desk Of The Editor: Dr. Sara Withers, Sara Withers

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

Progression Of World’S Fairs And The Anthropological And Social Impact It Holds, Gloria Bonham

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

Heredity Vs Environment: Anthropology In Relation To Eugenics, Keelan Coronati

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

Ethnography Review: Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies By Seth M. Holmes, Caroline Savage

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

The Human Brain’S Reward System’S Susceptibility To Substance-Related Addiction, Nicholas Castrucci

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Patient-Centered Suicide Prevention: A Quality Improvement Project Addressing Educational Gaps In Staff Caring For Veterans, Shayla Craigue

Master's Theses and Capstones

Veterans are at significantly higher risk for suicidal ideation (SI) than the general population and often encounter barriers to care such as stigma, trauma, and distrust in healthcare systems. This quality improvement project, conducted at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Urgent Care Clinic, aimed to enhance trauma-informed care by addressing educational gaps among clinical staff. Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model, the intervention included a pre-intervention survey to assess baseline knowledge, a targeted educational poster informed by survey findings, and a post-intervention survey to measure changes in staff confidence, resource awareness, and understanding of the role of the mental health response team, …

Town Of Plainfield, New Hampshire Annual Report 2024, Annual Reports Of The Officers And Selectmen And The School District, Plainfield Town Representatives

Plainfield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Leadership In 21st Century Policing, Joseph L. Keating

M.S. in Leadership

No abstract provided.

Positive Reinforcement In Leadership, Jen Lee Williams

M.S. in Leadership

This project examined whether leaders’ use of positive reinforcement
improves team retention, satisfaction, and performance across Generation
X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Jen Williams selected this topic due to the
rising turnover challenges and lack of consistent reinforcement training in
leadership practice. Using mixed-methods design, the study combined a
quantitative survey of 13 working professionals with a qualitative interview
from a Generation X leader participant. Results showed that over 92% of
the participants felt motivated by recognition, and 72% linked
reinforcement to increased satisfaction and desire to stay with their
organization. Generational differences appeared in frequency, authenticity,
and emotional sensitivity …

Improving Perinatal Outcomes With The Mood Disorder Questionnaire: A Quality Improvement Project To Increase Identification And Referral, Elizabeth R. Bargardo

Master's Theses and Capstones

Abstract

Background: Perinatal mental health is a growing concern, with under identification and lack of access to mental health as contributing factors. Screening tools such as the Mood Disorder Questionnaire are one way to increase identification of patients at risk for bipolar-spectrum disorders and subsequent postpartum psychosis and initiate referrals to appropriate mental health services.

Local Problem: One outpatient women’s health center has a 94% screening rate for the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score (EPDS) for anxiety and depression but has not implemented a screening for bipolar disorder. In addition, while approximately one in five perinatal patients struggles with a mental …

The Impacts Of Social Media On Teacher Environment Perceptions, Victoria Puglia

Doctoral Dissertations

Social media significantly influences teachers’ perceptions of their professional environment, shaping job satisfaction, respect, autonomy, and professional support. This dissertation, split into three articles, investigates how exposure to positive, negative, or mixed social media posts impact these perceptions, addressing concerns surrounding teacher well-being and attrition in K-12 education. The study began with a literature review in Article 1 to establish a theoretical framework, followed by a series of validation steps to refine a survey instrument aligned with teaching perception constructs in Article 2. The final survey was administered to 406 K-12 teachers across the United States in Article 3, using …

Skills Evaluation Of Adjunct Nursing Faculty: A Quality Improvement Project, Ada Dimino Luong

DNP Scholarly Projects

Abstract

BACKGROUND: With rising student enrollment, colleges and universities are relying more on adjunct clinical nursing faculty as Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs). Recruiting and retaining qualified CNEs is essential to high-quality clinical education. Although clinically proficient, CNEs may face challenges with teaching methods, instructional strategies, and formative feedback. This quality improvement (QI) project evaluated CNE’s competencies and developed a sustainable multimedia educational tool to enhance feedback skills in clinical education.

METHODS: The Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Skill Acquisition Tool (ACNESAT), a validated 40-item Likert-scale instrument created by Shellenbarger and Sebach, was used to assess CNE competencies. Pre and post intervention …

Recognizing And Responding To Moral Distress: Using Transformational Leadership To Increase Nurse Leader Thriving, Miriam Dowling-Schmitt

DNP Scholarly Projects

Background: Moral distress, burnout, and compassion fatigue in acute care nurses has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic and has been associated with high levels of nursing turnover and increased costs to healthcare systems. Nurse leaders at the study organization had never received education on recognizing and responding to moral distress. Nursing engagement scores were low at the study organization in the areas of leadership support and well-being investment in nurses.

Problem Description: Between 2017 and 2021 job satisfaction for nurses with direct patient care responsibilities decreased in 20 of 21 categories according to the Bureau of Health Workforce. High …

Critical Incident Debriefing: Impact On Oncology Nurses And The Infusion-Related Reaction Care Bundle, Megan A. Corbett

DNP Scholarly Projects

Background: A critical incident is a sudden, unexpected, emotionally distressing event commonly experienced by oncology nurses. Debriefing is an evidence-based best practice that facilitates communication, reflection, and learning to identify quality improvement opportunities to enhance clinical practice, patient safety, and quality of care. However, debriefing within oncology care settings is inconsistent despite the demonstrated benefit and availability of frameworks. Infusion-related reaction management follows an algorithm that directs care delivery, aligning with a care bundle approach. Care bundles, when consistently and reliably applied, help identify connections between the critical incident (i.e., infusion-related reaction) and opportunities for improvement to ensure clinicians follow …

Enhancing Resilience In Oncology Nurses Through The Implementation Of A Peer Support Program, Denise M. Robinson-Smith

DNP Scholarly Projects

ABSTRACT

Background: Oncology nurses face high rates of burnout and compassion fatigue, contributing to significant turnover and threatening the stability of the oncology nursing workforce. The projected increase in cancer incidence and the resulting demand for oncology services underscore the urgent need for interventions that enhance nurse resilience. Local Problem: At a major hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, it was found that oncology nurses face a significant gap in emotional support, especially during critical incidents such as patient deaths or traumatic events. Existing resources were insufficient to address the unique stressors faced by this team. Methods: A quality …

A Quality Improvement Initiative To Improve Nurse Reassessment And Documentation Of Administered Prn Pain Medication, Stacy L. Brady

DNP Scholarly Projects

BACKGROUND: Effective pain management remains a critical challenge both globally and with the United States, where more than 51 million adults suffer from pain. Veterans are particularly vulnerable due to the lasting impact of service-related injuries. “Pro re nata” (PRN or “as needed”) pain medications are frequently used to manage pain, but timely reassessment and documentation following a PRN pain medication administered is often missed or delayed. Reassessing and documenting the results after the administration of the PRN pain medication is required by The Joint Commission and the Veterans Affairs Providence Healthcare System’s (VAPHS) standard operating procedure (SOP) states reassessment …

A Study Of Trauma Linked To Contemporary Human Sacrifice Practices: A Pilot Study Exploring Machine Learning In Criminological Analysis, Julia Melanson, Riley Woolverton

Spectrum

No abstract provided.

An Active Playful Learning Guidebook For New Hampshire Early Childhood Educators, Unh Early Childhood Education Coaching Initiative, Jennifer Berube, Sarah Bond, Karen Dubois-Garofalo, Kimberly Nesbitt

Play-Based Learning Coaching and Teaching

No abstract provided.

Strafford County 2024 Annual Report Of The Commissioners, Treasurer, Other County Officers, And The Strafford County Delegation For The Year Ending December 31, 2024, Strafford County Representatives

Strafford County, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for 2024 for Strafford County in the state of New Hampshire.

Distribution Of Supplemental Educational On Pharmacology To Assist Mental Health Technicians On The Behavioral Health Unit In Leading Group Therapy Sessions: A Quality Improvement Project, Bree T. Mastromarino

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background

Staff within the microsystem strive to provide quality care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises in hopes of stabilizing their condition, allowing them to function safely and appropriately among others. This will hopefully lead to eventual rehabilitation back into society. The main technique used in this microsystem for the rehabilitation of patients is providing group therapy (GT) sessions. These sessions teach healthy coping mechanisms and encourage internal reflection on triggers that could be contributing to emotional instability.

Local Problem

Recently, the leadership team has made the decision that Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) and social workers will lead the …