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Pluralistic Ignorance Of Campus Norms, Evan Stilgenbauer

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Changes on college campuses and movements such as #MeToo have highlighted problem behaviors such as sexual assault. Many problems and behaviors related to and including sexual assault can be attributed to misperceptions of norms and peer beliefs, which can lead individuals to act in ways they would not normally condone. It is unclear whether #MeToo or other changes over time may have affected perceptions of norms and their relation to problematic behaviors that perpetuate sexual assault.

There were three goals for the current study. My first goal was to assess the difference among perceived norms and actual norms in a …

Challenging Social Systems Under The Threat Of Pollution: Replication And Extension Of Eadeh And Chang (2019), Dylan J. Pieper

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

I replicated and extended Eadeh and Chang (2019; Study 2) who found that reading a story about pollution harming a child increased self-reported liberalism and increased support for environmental regulation policies through greater negative affect (i.e., anger and disgust) (Hypothesis 1). Eadeh and Chang’s (2019) threat-affordance model posits that perceived threat can increase greater support for liberalism or greater support for conservatism, depending on the type of threat. In contrast, Jost and colleagues’ (2003) system justification theory posits that perceived threat asymmetrically predicts greater support for conservatism and greater systemsupporting collective action. This article advances a synthesis of these two …

Bleeding Cuts, Magical Spells, Sealed Hymens: A Study Of The Rite Of Tasfih In Algeria, Ahlam Laouar

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The Algerian society attributes great importance to female virginity and, as such, people go to great lengths in order to protect it. One of the methods used to protect female virginity is the practice of Tasfih. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the rite of Tasfih as practiced by Algerian women. This study includes discussions of how this practice came into existence and the ways in which it is done. It also examines the relationship between female sexuality and family honor.

Before interviewing women about the ritual, I explore the current literature on Tasfih, female sexuality, and family …

Using Self-Reflection And Community Engagement Opportunities To Combat Social Justice Issues, Dionna Williams, Catherine Zeman

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center at the University of Northern Iowa funds an environmental equity internship program designed to challenge students to revision sustainability from an equity perspective and leave an impact on the interns and community. Interns are challenged to understand the systems analysis of issues using formal systems thinking approaches (Meadows, 2008), inculcating practices that allows them to tackle challenging equity and social justice implications, High vs. Low context communication and leadership styles (Vellnagel, 2013; Hall 1976), and understand environmental health disparities that exist using approaches such as understanding the naturome/nurturome, exposome and multiple expo-zones (Hall …

Field Study At Our Little Haven Daycare And Preschool, Jalie Belloma

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

This poster describes my experiences in my field study with Our Little Haven Daycare and Preschool. I began this field study intending to learn more about ways in which I could help the children at Our Little Haven Daycare and Preschool gain access to books. I also wanted to learn how to organize an event such as a book drive to further explore my interest in future careers which require community engagement and fundraising. This poster will include information about my inspiration and goals for the book drive, research and planning that went into the project, the overall outcome of …

Let's Talk About Death: Conversation And Bereavement In Late-Life Widows And Widowers [Paper], Bekah Bass

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Death is a taboo topic in the United States, despite its inevitability and impact on the lives of those left behind. Using the Changing Lives of Older Couples (CLOC) dataset, this study investigates the association between talking about death before a partner's death and the level of death avoidance afterward. Results show an association between spouses talking about how the widow or widower would handle being on their own and whether they enacted behaviors to feel close to their spouse after death. Responses varied significantly by race on items which measured death avoidance, implying a difference exists between the reactions …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2020, 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 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--Greetings
--Faculty Accolades
--Awards
--Appointments and Promotions
--Retiring
--In Memoriam
--INSPIRE Showcase
--#panthercaucus
--Women's History Month
--Teaching Iowa History Project Nationally Recognized
--Northern Iowa Gerontology Nursing Home Art Box Project
--Student Accolades & Awards
--Congratulating Our Spring 2020 Graduates

Women's And Gender Studies Newsletter, V4, Spring 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies.

Women's and Gender Studies Newsletter

Inside This Issue:
--Outside of the Classroom: Our Students Share Their Work
--A Letter From Our Director
--Faculty Highlight: Dr. Victoria DeFrancisco
--SWAG (Sexuality, Women, and Gender) Forum
--Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events
--Warrior Women: Documentary Screening and Q+A with Filmmakers
--Meet our New Spring Semester Graduate Student!
--Meet our SWAG Minors
--WGS Adjusts to COVID-19
--Awards & Scholarships
--Notables & Quotables

Tracing The Development Of Literacy Practices For Integrating Interdisciplinary Curriculum In Higher Education: Interactional Ethnographic Study, Monaliza Maximo Chian

Faculty Publications

In this paper, I present an ethnographic approach that guided multiple cycles of analysis undertaken to trace the developing history of the decisions and actions taken by the lead professor and his design team as they engaged in iterative and recursive phases of development of an interdisciplinary course of study. This study was undertaken in an undergraduate Organizational Communication Program in a public regional university in the United States over a two-year period. The goal of this study was to identify factors that were critical in developing the interdisciplinary curriculum that met the university’s and department’s learning objectives. The microethnographic …

Let’S Talk About Death: Conversation And Bereavement In Late-Life Widows And Widowers [Poster], Bekah Bass

Research in the Capitol

Death is a taboo subject in American society, yet it affects everyone at some point in life. By looking at conversations surrounding death from a sociological perspective, I study the association between conversations about death and the grief of those left behind. Using the Changing Lives of Older Couples dataset, I am conducting a secondary data analysis to study the relationship between talking about death with a spouse before death, and the denial and mental health impacts on the widow after death. By understanding how conversations about death may be related to positive or negative outcomes, we can better support …

Uni Grad Student News, V18n3, February 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside This Issue:
--Message From the Dean
--Student Profile: AJ Richard
--Faculty Profile: Jim Bray
--Ashley Brickley - UNI Alumni Profile
--Student Accolades: Brooke Krejci
--The Graduate College Welcomes: Jason Cox!
--The Graduate College Welcomes: Diego Saavedra!
--Research Resources
--Take Care Tip
--Graduate College Staff and Contact Information

Programs And Courses Catalog 2020-2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

This catalog is published for students and other persons who want to know more about the University of Northern Iowa. Its purpose is to communicate as objectively and completely as possible what the university is and what it does. The catalog is presented in sections to give a general view of the university as well as the detailed information required for informed decision making.

Commencement [Program], November 28, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

A Systematic Review Of Citizen Journalism Scholarship From 2000 To 2017, Young Eun Moon, Meredith L. Morgoch, Seungahn Nah

Iowa Journal of Communication

This paper examines how the scholarship of citizen journalism has evolved since the early 2000s. Despite the prolific literature, few studies have taken a systematic approach to examine theories, conceptual definitions, and outcomes. A systematic review of relevant citizen journalism literature was employed to discover how citizen journalism research has evolved over the years, what theories have been used in research, and what features of citizen journalism is discussed in scholarship. According to the results, most of studies are limited to asking for journalists' reactions, and value of citizen journalists focusing on specific cases, and the majority of research uses …

Investigating Relationships Between Student Burnout And Classroom Communication Behavior, Jordan Atkinson, Mary E. Donato, Elijah Smith, Gannon Cornley Iii

Iowa Journal of Communication

Previous research investigating student burnout relating to undergraduate students discovered that burnout has detrimental effects on academic performance and engagement (Schaufeli, Martinez, Pinto, Salanova, & Bakker, 2002). The purpose of this research was to extend the research on undergraduate student burnout by investigating its relationships with interest, engagement, and in-class oral participation. Participants were 120 undergraduate students enrolled at a small Midwestern university. Results indicated that all three dimensions of student burnout were negatively related to emotional interest and cognitive interest. With regard to student engagement: (a) diminished efficacy was negatively related to all four types of student engagement; (b) …

Communcation Matters: Mother-Daughter Communication In Breast Cancer Prevention In Taiwan, Wan-Lin Chang

Iowa Journal of Communication

Open mother-daughter communication may enhance cancer knowledge, awareness, and prevention behaviors among the family members of cancer survivors. In Taiwan, almost one quarter (24.7 %) of all cancer diagnoses among females are attributed to breast cancer. This study, whose maternal participants are Taiwanese breast cancer survivors, investigated the potential influence of mother-daughter cancer communication on their daughters’ cancer prevention awareness, attitudes and behaviors. The research design employed a concurrent quantitative-dominant mixed method design in which both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed at the same time. The qualitative research consisted of seven in-depth interviews with daughters of breast …

"We Post Pictures To Prove We Are Best Friends": Igen Friendship Characteristics And Maintenance Strategies, Riley Redd, Mackenzie Regen, Margaret Mcpherson, Sydeney Shaw, Alyssa Cole, Kennedy Johnson, Brianna Lane, Linda Manning

Iowa Journal of Communication

This mixed methods study assesses how iGen experience high school and college friendships. Researchers administered an online survey to 109 undergraduates to test relational maintenance strategies, friendship satisfaction, and friendship solidarity. Results revealed that in high school friendships, most maintenance strategies are positively correlated with satisfaction and solidarity. In college friendships, all maintenance strategies, satisfaction, and solidarity are positively correlated. Semi-structured interviews with 23 undergraduates yielded three themes: origin stories, characteristics of friends, and maintenance strategies. Similarities and differences between high school and college friendships are discussed.

2020-21 Soccer Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Quick Facts --- 2
Roster/Team Picture --- 3
Coaching Staff --- 4-5
2020 Biographies --- 6-11
2019 Statistics --- 12-13
MVC History --- 14-15
Record Book --- 16-17
All-Time Results/Series Results --- 18-19
All-Time Roster --- 20

Csbs Statements, V22, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Statements

Contents:

--Neighbors for Peace, Prosperity & Compassion
--Look for the Helpers
--Mapping a Virus
--The Threat to Health Nobody is Talking About
--Mind & Body
--Panthers Caucus
--College News
--Student Spotlight
--Alumni Highlights
--Annual Giving
--Class Notes

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2019/2020, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Definitions
--- Some Comparisons
--- Annual Report Data
--- Summary of Attendance
--- Attendance by Session
--- Degrees Granted 2019/20
--- Degree Summary 2019/20
--- Program Certificates 2019/20
--- Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--- Degrees Granted by College, Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Gazing At Scattered Stars: Immigration Through The Lens Of Elementary Graphic Literature, Jennifer K. Stanerson

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to analyze graphic literature for respectful and authentic portrayals of immigrants to help librarians and classroom teachers build culturally inclusive library collections. The study sought to answer the question of how immigrants are portrayed in elementary level graphic texts. Nine books were chosen utilizing reviews from authoritative sources along with the Wilson’s Children’s Collection and Wilson’s Middle and Junior High Core Collection databases to ensure the study was comprised of high-quality literature. The selected texts were analyzed to determine the themes present in both the text and illustrations. Results of the study found the …

Identification Of Trends In Scientific Communication By Minority Students In An Integrated And Advanced Ninth Grade Science Curriculum, Loren Thalacker

Graduate Research Papers

In the United States, the population of minorities is rapidly increasing. Our nation is facing a shortage in students pursuing STEM careers and it is vital to improve all students’ scientific communication abilities. As our population of minority students is also growing, it is especially important to tap into our potential STEM resources. While the Midwest is less diverse than the rest of the nation, the Waterloo Community School District in Waterloo, Iowa has a large population of minority students. When the district implemented the Next Generation Science Standards it created a problem for students wanting to take advanced science …

Earth News, V43, Winter 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth And Environmental Sciences.

Earth News

Inside this issue:
--From the Department Head
--Faculty Updates
--Staff Updates
--SGE Chapter News
--Outreach-Global Visit
--Student Recognition
--Sunday at the Quarry
--Student Spotlights
--Student Research
--50th Anniversary
--Alumni Updates
--Homecoming 2019
--Gifts from Alumni & Friends
--Contribution Form

The Wright Message, 2019-2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Mathematics.

The Wright Message

Inside this issue:
-- New Faculty
--Faculty Spotlight
--Around Wright Hall
--Retirement Announcement
--Alumni Spotlights
--News from the CTLM
--News from TEAM
--Student Spotlights
--Hari Shankar Lecture
--Donor Spotlight
--Teaching Award
--Contributions to an Account – Recognition
--Department Funds
--Contribution Form

The Trump Administration: Government Secrecy, Bureaucracy, And Democracy, Logan J. Santel

Graduate Research Papers

Like most Americans I spent the evening of November 8th, 2016 tuned into the election night news. I was attending Kansas State University at the time, a predominantly conservative school in a predominantly conservative state. In the weeks leading up to election night, students, faculty, and staff at the University lived with strong feelings of anticipation. The two candidates stood in stark contrast to one another. Hillary Clinton stood as a franchisee candidate with political experience and an establishment feel. Donald Trump was the businessman out to drain the political “swamp” of Washington. Their divisive nature and heated political debates …

The Miseducation Of American Youth: The Detriments Of Whitewashing Literature In Secondary Schools, Molly Magill

Honors Program Theses

For the entire history of American education, the gates to knowledge and power were kept closed from any minority, the key to which lies in teaching texts that students find accessible and relatively easy to understand. In the framework of American education lie the white, Anglosaxon forefathers who created institutions designed to benefit and propagate their ideas for generations to come. This framework still upholds American education. Its reflection lies in the pool of literature taught to secondary students throughout the country. Modern educational theory argues that students learn best when they are able to connect to instructed texts. The …

"I Never Did Those Things They Said!": Image, Coercive Control, And Intrusion From Former Partners' Techology-Mediated Abuse, Katie Lever, Jessica Eckstein

Iowa Journal of Communication

The pervasive nature of the internet and social media presents new dynamics for abuse perpetrators engaging in obsessive relational intrusion practices. Drawing on Katz and Aakhus’s (2002) Theory of Apparatgeist, we explore how abuse victims understand the “spirit” of technology when used against them. Victims’ (N = 187) qualitative responses were analyzed to uncover meanings attributed to technology-mediated abuse after leaving their violent partners. Primary themes of harassing intrusion and coercive control were understood by participants in a number of ways – both overlapping and distinct. We discuss these findings in terms of victims’ primary identity concerns related to presenting …

The Impact Of Virutal Connectedness On Boundary Management Choices, Kim Smith

Iowa Journal of Communication

Technological innovation has created countless opportunities for employees to complete their work anytime, anywhere using nontraditional work arrangements. The proliferation of communication technology use, along with organizational responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, challenge the traditional types of boundaries that employees typically create around their work and home roles. This study connects boundary management profiles developed by Kossek, Ruderman, Braddy, and Hannum in 2012 to the concept of virtual connectedness, suggesting that the extent to which an employee is virtually tied to their organization may influence the amount of control that individual has over their work-nonwork boundaries. Findings suggest that, while …

Gossip Via Text Message: Motivation For Using Text Messaging To Share Gossip, Samantha Quinn

Iowa Journal of Communication

Gossip is common in human communication as individuals are constantly sharing information with and about others. Yet, how we gossip to share information in a technologically advanced world is ever-changing. The present study takes a novel approach to studying gossip by focusing on gossip taking place via text messaging (short message service; SMS), namely, examining individuals’ experiences and motivations for sharing gossip over SMS. Little research exists on gossiping via SMS. Using a functional approach and an online questionnaire the study investigated motivations for and functions of gossip over text message. Additionally, the impact of gossiping via SMS on the …