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What’S In A Name? Measuring Potential Influence Of Medical Cannabis Labels On Attitudes Towards Its Use, Dylan Pieper

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

In this study, I hypothesize that participants who read a vignette summarizing a scientific article on using cannabis to treat cancer pain will report significantly different approval of the treatment if they are randomly assigned to see either the label marijuana, cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or nabiximols (a pharmaceutical cannabis derivative). Specifically, I predict that participants will report significantly lower approval when reading marijuana compared to nabiximols. I also hypothesize that reported stigma will mediate the relationship between the noun condition and reported approval and that reported political orientation will mediate the relationship between noun condition and reported stigma. I plan …

Perceptions Of Microaggressions And Consequences Differ By Political Orientation, Christina Fortuna, Jordan Newburg, Bre Kirpes

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Microaggressions are subtle forms of discriminatory behavior. Women are more likely than men to perceive gender microaggressions (Basford, Offermann, & Behrend, 2014), and political orientation can affect perceptions of microaggressions (Harper, 2018). In this study, we hypothesized that politically liberal women would perceive discriminatory behavior and anticipate negative outcomes for another woman more than politically conservative women, especially when microaggressions were subtler. In a pre-registered experiment, 248 female participants read one of four workplace interaction vignettes depicting microassault, microinsult, microinvalidation, or no microaggression (Basford et al., 2014). Participants rated whether the interaction was discriminatory and if it would result in …

The Effectiveness Of Using A Podcast To Teach Person-First Language, Kylie Wilson

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

The use of person first language when working with people with disabilities is important for building successful relationships, particularly for educators. Thus, the purposes of this investigation were to determine: (1) how a podcast intervention impacts undergraduate students’ use of person-first language when discussing people with disabilities, and (2) undergraduate students’ perceptions about podcasts as a tool for learning. Forty-three undergraduate education majors participated in this study. To participate in this study, they had to first complete a demographics survey and a pretest on person-first language. Next, they listened to a validated podcast on person-first language. Participants completed a posttest …

The Effect Of Teenagers' Sleeping Deprivation On Cognition/Academic Outcome And Obesity, Dongyub Back

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Sleeping disorder, deprivation, and deficient are common public health problem. Nearly 70 million American have chronic sleep disorders(Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency. 2019). Sleep deprivation is well known as a significant cause which increases the risk of a mental and physical health problem such as poor self-esteem, memory loss, obesity, and diabetes. This literature research focused on the sleeping deprivation of deficient of students. Also, trying to find the relation between sleeping derivation and students' health, education, and well-being will be reviewed by previous research. To reveal the impact of sleeping deprivation and deficient, this research will provide the conclusion and …

Does Political Orientation Cause Us To See Things Differently?, Matthew Sedlacek

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Individuals’ perspectives and stances on an issue will often cause them to perceive information in a way that agrees with their beliefs. Biased assimilation refers to individuals’ tendencies to perceive information consistent with their beliefs as more positive than information inconsistent with their beliefs. It is related to the hostile media effect, which refers to individuals’ tendencies to view balanced news coverage as biased against their stance. Both Liberals and Conservatives tend to show these biases by perceiving some news coverage as biased. In this study, 250 participants will read a news article about a recent bill that was passed. …

She's Not Allowed To Do That: Two Actors Embody Female Same-Sex Sexuality [Poster], Orion Lee Risk

Research in the Capitol

The art of acting requires the authentic embodiment of another being; what happens in this process when a performance requires taking on a stigmatized sexuality? In summer 2018, an emerging theatre company in Cedar Falls, Iowa, produced Stop Kiss by Diana Son: a show that required its two female leads to embody same-sex sexuality. Guided by scholarship from Judith Butler, Jill Dolan, and Jerzy Grotowski — and following principles of practice-as-research — interviews and observation were used to explore and interpret how the actors in Stop Kiss experienced similarities and differences between their characters’ experiences and their own. Findings led …

Decision Experience In Hyperchoice: The Effect Of Age, Numeracy, And Mental Fatigue, Natasha Peterson, Jiuqing Cheng

Research in the Capitol

With the world’s older adult population expanding rapidly, it is important to understand how decision-making abilities change across the lifespan. The objective of this research is to study the effects of age, numeracy, and mental fatigue when faced with a consumer or gamble choice situation, in which many options are available (hyperchoice). Due to the development of technology, the scenario of hyperchoice is common. While people have more options to choose from, they may also feel overwhelmed. A total of 114 older adults and 112 younger adults were surveyed. Results of this study indicate that too many options may deteriorate …

The Relation Between Disordered Eating, Stress, And Anxiety In First-Year College Women [Poster], Jenna K. Anderson

Research in the Capitol

Research has shown that there is an increase in rates of stress and disordered eating for students transitioning to college. The current study examined this connection by determining the relation between disordered eating, stress, and anxiety in first-year college women. To this end, 99 college-enrolled women completed paper-and-pencil surveys in a psychology lab, such as the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). According to the results, the DASS-21 stress sum was significantly correlated with the EDE-Q total disordered eating sum (r(92) =.330, p = .001), but the DASS-21 anxiety sum was not (r(92) …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2019, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Csbs Kudos, Spring 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--Faculty Accolades

--Retirees

--Departmental News

--Student Spotlight

--Alumni Highlights

14th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], April 1, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, February 25, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, February 11, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Grad Student News, V17n3, February 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside This Issue:
--Take Care Tips From the Graduate College
--Student Profile
--Alumni Profile
--New Office On Campus
--Getting Involved On Campus and The Community
--Fall Commencement 2018
--Faculty Profile
--Reflections of an Alumni Events for Graduate Students
--Student Accolades

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, January 14, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Practitioner To Professor: Joys, Challenges, And Thriving In The Transition, Kim P. Huckstadt, Susan Alborn-Yilek, Denise Schares, David Michael Schmid

Faculty Publications

Career transitions are common and even expected in today’s society, especially for individuals who are midlife (Crane, O’Hern, & Lawler, 2009, p. 24). Utilizing a case study approach, this project discusses the experiences of four individuals who transitioned from roles as successful practitioners to university faculty members. Their joys and challenges, in addition to the implications of their experiences, are described. Finally, tips on how to successfully move from practitioner to faculty member are offered.

2019 Northern Iowa Soccer, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Quick Facts --2
--Roster/Team Picture --3
--Head Coach Bruce Erickson --4
--Assistant Coaches --5
--2019 Biographies --6
--2018 Statistics --12
--MVC History --14
--Record Book --16
--All-Time Results/Series Results --18
--All-Time Roster --20

Uni Magazine, Issue 01, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Alumni Magazine

Contents:

--- Trans-for-ma-tion
--- I Don't Belong Here
--- Roots
--- UNI Impact
--- On Campus
--- Alumni Highlights
--- Campus News
--- Class Notes

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Program Survey 2018-2019, Bailey Holm

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents
Overview: Graduate College and Degrees Awarded
UNI Graduate College Staff --- 1
Graduate Degrees Awarded Summer 2018 – Spring 2019 --- 2
Demographic Information of Summer 2018 – Spring 2019 Graduates --- 3
Number of Degrees Awarded over 5 Years --- 4
Number of Degrees Awarded over 5 Years (Breakdown by College) --- 5
Graduate Program Survey
Methodology & Demographics --- 6
Demographics Continued --- 7
Principal Activity & Location After Graduation --- 8
Activities Students Engaged in at UNI --- 9
Type of Research & Graduate College Events --- 10
Reasons for Going to Graduate School --- 11 …

16. Denis Mukwege Supplemental Information, Stephen Gaies

Doctors and Nurses as Rescuers in Humanitarian Crises Exhibition

Supplemental information for the Denis Mukwege exhibit panel.

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The Determination Of Gender Roles And Power Dynamics Within Female Same-Sex Couples, Sydney Faith Atwood

Honors Program Theses

The purpose of this project was to explore the power dynamics between monogamous female same-sex couples, where traditional gender roles in relationships were not in play. In this study, I conducted a focus group of women who had been in lesbian relationships in the past or at the time of the study, and gathered insight into the dynamics of their relationships. I determined that same-sex couples do experience intimate partner violence, or IPV, but that their levels of masculinity and femininity were unrelated to the extent of power that they had. With this project, I hope to fill in some …

Csbs Statements, V21, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

-- College Features
-- College Updates
-- Student Highlights
-- Alumni Spotlight
-- Thank you

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2018/2019, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Definitions
--- Some Comparisons
--- Annual Report Data
--- Summary of Attendance
--- Attendance by Session
--- Degrees Granted 2018/19
--- Degree Summary 2018/19
--- Program Certificates 2018/19
--- Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--- Degrees Granted by College, Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Using Critical Literacy And Emotionally Responsive Teaching To Discuss Racism In A Literature Circle Unit, Autumn Rose Den Boer

Graduate Research Papers

This paper contains an instructional unit designed to create space in the classroom for open and honest conversations about racism through enhancing the literature circle format with the incorporation of critical literacy and emotionally-responsive teaching. The unit utilizes strategies that are research-based and referenced in the paper. Detailed lessons as well as all additional needed materials are included.

She's Not Allowed To Do That: Performing Stigmatized Same-Sex Sexuality, Orion Lee Risk

Honors Program Theses

In the summer of 2018, an emerging theatre company produced Stop Kiss by Diana Son in Waterloo, Iowa, a mid-size industrial town adjacent to the city of Cedar Falls, which hosts a small public university. In Stop Kiss, the two lead characters are women fall romantically for each other, so that in performing their characters the actors embody same-sex sexuality. This paper will explore how the actors playing these two characters engaged with this embodiment, and how doing so affected them.

The Effect Of Math Tracking On Students' Growth Mindsets, Amber Lawrence

Honors Program Theses

This study investigated the effects of tracking in math classes on students’ growth mindset in math. A survey was given to students to evaluate their growth mindset in a quantitative way. Students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade were surveyed. The 6th grade students had not been officially tracked, the 7th grade students were in their first year of tracking, and the 8th grade students had been tracked for over a year. A one-way analysis of variance was performed and showed a statistically significant difference between the growth mindset scores of the students by grade level. A Student’s T-Test …

Learning And Literacy In Music: Activities For Integrating Children's Literature Into The Elementary General Music Curriculum, Taryn Jeanette Kroymann

Honors Program Theses

In summary, there is plenty of evidence that supports the use of reading children’s literature in a music classroom. While this concept certainly is starting to gain more traction, the purpose of this thesis is to provide a starting point for educators that have not yet begun to take advantage of the rich abundance of content that is found in such literature, or to assist educators who simply want more ideas and evidence to support their teaching choices. In order to improve our teaching and provide as best of an education as we can to our students, we must utilize …

The Effectiveness Of Using Intelligent Tutoring Systems To Increase Student Achievement, Tedi Swanson

Graduate Research Papers

Intelligent Tutoring Systems could be used to provide differentiated instruction. This review examines qualities of Intelligent Tutoring Systems and their impact on student achievement. Thirty peer-reviewed research studies published from 1997 to 2019 were selected for analysis. This review considers how intelligent tutoring systems compare with other methods of instruction, and how an intelligent tutoring system’s on-screen tutor impacts student achievement. Finally, this review considers methods of ITS personalization and how those methods impact student achievement. The reviewed research studies indicated that ITS was more effective than all forms of instruction except small group and individualized instruction. Additionally, on-screen agents …

The Relationship Between Psychological Factors And The Gait Analysis Of A Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient: A Case Study, Tyler S. Rogers

Honors Program Theses

Rehabilitation through the use of physical therapy for the total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or knee replacement,procedure can be an arduous process. The purpose of this study is to identify any relationships between various psychological factors and angular variables observed during the functional activity of gait for TKA patients. Application of these results may be utilized by physical therapists to maximize the quality of personal patient care provided while allowing patients the opportunity to successfully return to the functional activity of walking. Psychological factors that were examined included those noted in the self-determination theory studied by Ryan & Patrick (2009): motivation, …