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Adapting Community-Based Psychological First Aid To A Palliative/Hospice Care Team: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach, Kathryn Olivia Moore
Adapting Community-Based Psychological First Aid To A Palliative/Hospice Care Team: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach, Kathryn Olivia Moore
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Palliative and hospice care patients face serious or life-limiting illnesses; as a result, patients and their caregivers often have to overcome challenges related to psychological distress. Furthermore, stress related to individuals’ medical and psychosocial concerns can lead to crises. While current literature acknowledges patients’ and caregivers’ experience of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, traumatic stress, and other disorders, there remains a gap in addressing these challenges through interventions that are tailored to the unique needs of this complex population. Additionally, professionals that comprise palliative and hospice care teams are often not trained to implement interventions to help prevent and intervene in …
Activation Of Molecular Oxygen For The Selective Oxidation Of Alkenes Catalyzed By Hollow Mn3o4 Nanoparticles, Pranab Kumar Nandy
Activation Of Molecular Oxygen For The Selective Oxidation Of Alkenes Catalyzed By Hollow Mn3o4 Nanoparticles, Pranab Kumar Nandy
Dissertations and Theses
This dissertation describes two distinct projects: 1) hollow Mn3O4 nanoparticles for selective oxidation of alkenes with O2, and 2) investigation of chloro[2-(mesityl(quinoline-8-yl-κN)boryl]-3,5-dimethyl-phenyl}methyl-κC)palladium(II) for activation of C-F bonds in aryl fluorides. Hollow Mn3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized from the galvanic reaction between Cu2+ and MnO nanocrystals. The hollow Mn3O4 particles were characterized with transmission electron microscopy and powder X-ray diffraction. The particles have diameter of 31 nm and a hollow cavity of 16 nm. We investigated the role of the hollow Mn3O4 nanoparticles in the selective oxidation of organic substrates with molecular oxygen. The results indicate that the hollow Mn3O4 nanoparticles catalyze …
Deepwhalenet: A Climate Change-Aware Fft-Based Neural Network For Underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring, Nicholas Ryan Rasmussen
Deepwhalenet: A Climate Change-Aware Fft-Based Neural Network For Underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring, Nicholas Ryan Rasmussen
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In the face of escalating climate threats, the conservation of whale species has become increasingly critical. Traditional acoustic monitoring methods, burdened by extensive pre-processing and post-processing, need more adaptability and efficiency for effective marine mammal surveillance. This study introduces DeepWhaleNet, a novel deep-learning framework tailored for Underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring (UPAM). DeepWhaleNet is designed to streamline whale detection by directly analyzing raw log-power spectrograms, thus extracting essential acoustic features to conserve these endangered species. The framework employs an extensive short-time Fourier transform (STFT) for input processing and a customized ResNet-18 architecture for classification, distinguishing whale vocalizations from ambient noise and …
Mivt: Medical-Informed Vision Transformer For Early Epilepsy Diagnosis, Md Masum Rana
Mivt: Medical-Informed Vision Transformer For Early Epilepsy Diagnosis, Md Masum Rana
Dissertations and Theses
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, and early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment. However, the diagnosis of epilepsy, particularly in its early stages, remains challenging due to the subtle nature of seizures and the complexity of brain activity patterns. In this research, we introduce the Medical-Informed Vision Transformer (MIVT), a deep learning architecture specifically designed to improve early epilepsy diagnosis from multimodal neuroimaging data. Our model integrates insights from both medical knowledge and state-of-the-art Vision Transformers (ViTs) to enhance the accuracy and interpretability of seizure detection and localization. The MIVT leverages the rich …
Advancing Anti-Counterfeiting Approach Via The Development Of Functional Optical Materials, Zishen Yang
Advancing Anti-Counterfeiting Approach Via The Development Of Functional Optical Materials, Zishen Yang
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Counterfeiting poses a significant threat to public health and safety, necessitating robust measures to combat it. Addressing this challenge requires the development of advanced materials and techniques, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles inherent in anti-counterfeiting endeavors. Our study delved into two approaches for crafting anti-counterfeiting technologies: plasmonic and luminescence materials. We thoroughly examined the challenges associated with each method and proposed viable solutions. Notably, we devised a streamlined process for producing inkjet printable Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) ink, enabling the creation of low-cost covert quick response (QR) codes with a high storage capacity. Access to the encoded …
American Eyes, Heather Phillips
American Eyes, Heather Phillips
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American Eyes, a memoir in essays in the vein of Elisabeth Eave’s Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents and Rebecca Solnit’s A Field Guide to Getting lost, examines how the desire to travel, quest, and be transformed is complicated by conventional notions of home, gender, success, and culture. In a collection that spans twenty-five years in Thailand, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S., the author ponders the ramifications for women who eschew traditional notions of home and family to instead live life “on the road.” Exploring themes of travel, transformation, culture, identity, and (dis)embodiment as an American …
Advanced Optical Biosensing Using Ratiometric Fluorescent Polymer Dots And Nanozyme, Shuyi He
Advanced Optical Biosensing Using Ratiometric Fluorescent Polymer Dots And Nanozyme, Shuyi He
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Biosensors have been deeply valued and widely used in fermentation technology, environmental monitoring, food engineering, clinical medicine, and the military. However, current biosensors still face many technical challenges, such as miniaturization, convenience, high precision, and low power consumption which restrict the popularization and development of biosensors. Meeting these challenges require the development of advanced materials and technologies. Optical biosensors offer distinct advantages such as high sensitivity, rapid response time, and the potential for miniaturization, making them ideal for overcoming the existing limitations. My research in this dissertation explores the development and application of advanced functional nanomaterials in optical biosensing, focusing …
Exploring The Experience And Identity Of Associated Faculty Teaching In A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program, Catherine A Bilyeu
Exploring The Experience And Identity Of Associated Faculty Teaching In A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program, Catherine A Bilyeu
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program faculty often enter academia as expert clinicians or researchers, but rarely as expert educators. Recommendations for faculty development exist, yet many physical therapy faculty still enter academia with little or no formal preparation for teaching and limited understanding of academe. This lack of preparation can impact faculty performance and identity, which ultimately can influence student outcomes. This is particularly true for associated faculty, who have very limited access to development opportunities due to the nature of their academic positions. Framed in social constructivism and transition theory, this study explored the experience and identity of …
Shame And Social Interaction Quantity And Quality In Daily Life: The Moderating Effect Of Social Anxiety, Rachel C Bock
Shame And Social Interaction Quantity And Quality In Daily Life: The Moderating Effect Of Social Anxiety, Rachel C Bock
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Frequent and fulfilling engagement in social interaction is paramount to human success and wellbeing. Yet, many individuals do not engage in social interactions of sufficient quantity and/or quality. Though some research indicates shame influences social behavior, the nature of this effect is unclear. Some research suggests shame is associated with effective engagement in social interaction, whereas other work indicates shame is associated with maladaptive avoidance of social interaction. One potential explanation for equivocal results may be a lack of accounting for mental health concerns, such as social anxiety. Social anxiety is positively associated with social impairments and shame, yet research …
Addressing Spirituality In The Counselor Supervision Relationship, Andrew H. Gerodias
Addressing Spirituality In The Counselor Supervision Relationship, Andrew H. Gerodias
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A qualitative, phenomenological study was implemented to investigate the experiences of independently licensed supervisors who oversee counselors who utilize the 12 steps in the work done with those dealing with substance use disorders. Seven participants from the Midwest completed an initial semi-structured interview, journaling activity, and follow-up interview. Data was subjected to member checks and an external audit to ensure themes were trustworthy. Two overall textural-structural themes were found through the integration of the initial nine themes developed; five textual themes describing what was experienced (acknowledging resistance and consideration, using spirituality as a tool, acknowledging differences and diversity, observed growth …
Exploring Online Feminist Communities And The Male Allyship Experience, Josephine Saighoe
Exploring Online Feminist Communities And The Male Allyship Experience, Josephine Saighoe
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There has been a growing involvement of men in the feminist cause. Nonetheless, their own experiences as self-identified feminist allies have received inadequate attention within the academic research. Just like female activists, men who identify as feminist activists also make use of such digital platforms to support the activism and make significant contributions to the feminist discourse. In view of this, this study explores the experiences of Ghanaian male feminist allies in addition to delving into their experiences as feminist activists in the digital world and how they navigate the challenges that come with aligning themselves with this cause. Through …
Binary Phase Nio-Tio2 Heterojunction For Photocatalytic H2o2 Formation, Rashed Mia
Binary Phase Nio-Tio2 Heterojunction For Photocatalytic H2o2 Formation, Rashed Mia
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The overreliance on fossil fuels contributes to geopolitical, economic, and environmental risks that adversely affect society. Photocatalytic processes in which light energy is used to drive endothermic chemical steps, such as water splitting to hydrogen and oxygen, could contribute solutions to these energy and environmental issues. Numerous substances have been developed that can effectively catalyze solar water splitting; however, their efficiency has yet to reach cost equivalence with rival technologies. The most studied materials employ semiconductors for light absorption, modified with co-catalysts to gather photogenerated charge carriers and promote electron transfer, thereby enabling endothermic redox reactions to occur. Anatase TiO2 …
A Method Of Measuring Hot Charge Carrier Drift Mobility In Germanium Detectors, Kyler Kooi
A Method Of Measuring Hot Charge Carrier Drift Mobility In Germanium Detectors, Kyler Kooi
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High purity germanium is a popular radiation detecting medium due to the excellent energy resolution that is achieved. The unique semiconducting properties of germanium allow a small amount of energy to create free charges in the germanium, which are then collected as a signal. Germanium detectors also have good spatial resolution. The shape of the signal can be used to identify the location of energy deposition in the crystal. Both of these properties make germanium detectors a popular choice in many felds, including security, medical, astrophysics, and particle physics. The properties of a germanium crystal should be well understood and …
The Evolution Of The Iowa Living History Farms (Lhf) From The 1960s Through The 1980s, Ryan Moore
The Evolution Of The Iowa Living History Farms (Lhf) From The 1960s Through The 1980s, Ryan Moore
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This master’s thesis examines the emergence and evolution of the Living History Farms (LHF) and the living history farm museum movement in the Midwest region during the decades of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Originally envisioned as institutions that preserved the knowledge of a form of farming that had largely disappeared due to the rise of post-WWII mechanized commercial agriculture, most Midwestern living history farm museum organizations in the 1970s and 1980s reacted to both societal and museum industry developments and made their exhibit site programming more inclusive of various demographic groups. The LHF responded to this trend by including …
Regional And Landscape Scale Examination And Attribution Of Vegetation Changes To Social-Environmental System Drivers In Kazakhstan, Venkatesh Kolluru
Regional And Landscape Scale Examination And Attribution Of Vegetation Changes To Social-Environmental System Drivers In Kazakhstan, Venkatesh Kolluru
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Kazakhstan (KZ) experienced widespread changes in ecosystem structure and function. The country is a climate and land cover/use change “hotspot” owing to political reforms, intensified grazing, and extreme climatic events. Despite their importance, there is a lack of consensus about vegetation changes, trends, and drivers in KZ. Addressing this knowledge gap is crucial for effectively managing and restoring grassland ecosystems. However, a pressing challenge is discerning anthropogenic-driven vegetation changes from climate variability and decomposing the responses to the complex human-environmental forcings. Motivated by these challenges, I employed statistical and machine learning algorithms to detect and attribute vegetation changes to social-environmental …
Development Of Cryogenic Scintillation Detectors For The Search Of New Physics, Keyu Ding
Development Of Cryogenic Scintillation Detectors For The Search Of New Physics, Keyu Ding
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Coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CEvNS) was first proposed in 1974. Despite having the largest cross-section among all low-energy neutrino couplings predicted in the Standard Model (SM), CEvNS detection remains challenging due to its only experimental signature being a low-energy nuclear recoil. In 2017, the COHERENT collaboration successfully observed CEvNS for the first time. A 14.6 kg low-background doped CsI at room temperature was placed 20 meters away from the 1.4 MW Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The SNS's pulsed proton beam provides exceptional background rejection and high-intensity neutrinos, making it ideal for CEvNS detections. …
Assessing The Utility Of Breast Cancer Polygenic Risk Scores And Association With Clinical Factors In A Population Of Breast Cancer Patients, John L. Slunecka
Assessing The Utility Of Breast Cancer Polygenic Risk Scores And Association With Clinical Factors In A Population Of Breast Cancer Patients, John L. Slunecka
Dissertations and Theses
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women and is classified as a complex disease. Advances in population genomics have led to the development of polygenic risk scores (PRSs) with the potential to enhance current risk models, but replication is often limited. OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess the predictive capabilities of two high-powered BC PRSs in a sample population selected for breast cancer. In addition, the capacity of the PRSs to predict clinical variables that could improve BC screening and treatments was explored. METHODS: Two published PRS algorithms (313 vs 3820) were used to score female subjects …
Political Ideology As Determinative Of Higher Education Funding: Exploring The Distinctions Between Community College And University Funding Under Differing Political Regimes, Paul Brown
Dissertations and Theses
Adequacy of funding for public institutions of higher education in the United States is significantly important to an array of stakeholders, including, state legislative bodies, decision-makers in the arena of higher education, and notably, consumers of higher education. State allocation of resources for higher education demonstrates variability, complicating accurate programmatic planning and budgeting. To assist higher education officials in the task of budget forecasting and resource adequacy, this study will help fill the void in understanding the connections between the political composition of the states’ legislative bodies and funding levels for differing types of higher education institutions. While significant prior …
Functionalization Of Pristine And Defective Monolayer Graphene To Control Biofilm Growth, Md Tusar Uddin
Functionalization Of Pristine And Defective Monolayer Graphene To Control Biofilm Growth, Md Tusar Uddin
Dissertations and Theses
Biofilms are surface-attached microorganism communities that are embedded in extracellular matrix. They play a significant role in different infections which cause many life-threatening diseases in the world population. Many strategies have been developed to control biofilm formation and microbial adhesion on the surface such as coating by an antimicrobial agent, chemical modification of surfaces, and physical destruction of biofilm areas. However, these techniques are not sufficient to limit the widespread biofilm formation. Therefore, new antimicrobial strategies need to be developed to control these often antibiotics-resistant microorganisms. The aim of our work is to develop novel materials to maximize the capability …
Traumatic Stress, Sexual Abuse-Related Shame Severity, And Participation In Commercialized Sex Based On Childhood Sexual Abuse, Barbara Ann Bailey
Traumatic Stress, Sexual Abuse-Related Shame Severity, And Participation In Commercialized Sex Based On Childhood Sexual Abuse, Barbara Ann Bailey
Dissertations and Theses
Any sexual act performed under the condition that one person will receive or provide something of value to another in exchange for the sexual act is referred to as commercial sex. Some research suggests that those who engage in commercial sex are more likely to be victimized or physically assaulted. Moreover, a frequently cited risk associated with engaging in commercial sex is a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Because commercial sex and CSA are often unreported, there is limited understanding regarding symptom severity experienced by survivors of both. It was hypothesized that individuals who had experiences of both CSA …
Development Of Low Threshold Germanium Detectors For The Search Of Low Mass Dark Matter, Pramod Acharya
Development Of Low Threshold Germanium Detectors For The Search Of Low Mass Dark Matter, Pramod Acharya
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This dissertation explores using high-purity germanium (Ge) crystals for low-mass dark matter (DM) detection, focusing on enhancing crystal quality and identifying key crystal growth parameters. The study assesses the electrical properties of refined Ge materials through Hall Effect measurements and uses machine learning to predict impurity profiles, achieving levels conducive to high-resolution DM detectors. Utilizing a planar Ge detector fabricated at Texas A$\&$M and operated at cryogenic temperatures at the University of Minnesota, the study reveals time-dependent internal charge amplification through impact ionization. Research on charge transport dynamics in a cryogenic p-type Ge detector uncovers evolving charge dynamics and cluster …
Utopia And Dystopia In Shakespeare’S Plays, Wenhui Duan
Utopia And Dystopia In Shakespeare’S Plays, Wenhui Duan
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Writers and literary scholars’ interest in utopian fiction has increased in the recent decades, although the term originates from Sir Thomas More’s 1516 Utopia. Many Shakespeare scholars show interest in studying Utopia in Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest, but not many scholars study Utopia in other Shakespeare’s plays. The contrary to Utopia is Dystopia, which appears as a term in 1952, however, More has set out elements of Dystopia in his 1516 Utopia. Few scholars study Dystopia in Shakespeare’s plays. In three chapters, this thesis compares Utopia in two of Shakespeare’s comedies and Dystopia in two of Shakespeare’s tragedies from the …
Development Of A Modular Lab Automation System With Applications To Animal And Bacteria Cell Culture, Timothy William Hartman
Development Of A Modular Lab Automation System With Applications To Animal And Bacteria Cell Culture, Timothy William Hartman
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The challenges faced while executing wet lab protocols encourage the development of automation systems to come alongside human scientists. Today’s cutting-edge experiments involve complex protocols with precise measurements usually performed manually. Even simpler biological protocols can be tedious and prone to error, as was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and society’s demand for high-volume, rapid sample analysis. Moreover, reproducibility suffers when there is excessive variability and insufficient data. Here, we leveraged the Stanford Biodesign process to develop a modular lab automation system and image analysis workflow to address challenges like these. This flagship automation platform at The University of South …
Artificial Intelligence And News Consumption: A Study Of Trust, Credibility And Transparency In Automated Journalism, Julia Lobo Paes
Artificial Intelligence And News Consumption: A Study Of Trust, Credibility And Transparency In Automated Journalism, Julia Lobo Paes
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According to Gallup poll (2023), over the last 50 years there has been a decline in how much Americans trust mass media. While in the 1970’s 72% of the population responded that they trust the media a 'great deal/fair amount', this number dropped to 34% in 2023. Given the decreasing public trust in news, this thesis focused particularly on analyzing trust in the organization, trust in the news story and perceived credibility in AI generative content. In addition to articles created by AI, this study also aimed to analyze how the public perceives information that has been personalized and distributed …
Impacts Of State Needs-Based Aid On Residency (In-State) Enrollments, Scott Pohlson
Impacts Of State Needs-Based Aid On Residency (In-State) Enrollments, Scott Pohlson
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The debate over the effectiveness of various methods of financial aid dates to the 1960s with continued uncertainty on the impacts it has on college enrollment (Hansen 1983). Previous studies noted that states are adopting various financial aid programs with some focused on the merit-based aid program which traditionally has benefited higher-academic achieving students who come from higher income families (McLendon, Tandberg, & Hillman 2014). Then there are other states that have focused more on increasing their state funding on lower-income families via needs-based aid programs (McLendon, Tandberg, & Hillman 2014). However, these studies have not focused on the relationship …
Finding The Dream Job Or Finding Another Dream: Work Volition And Goal Reengagement As Predictors Of Work-Fulfillment, Wellbeing And Calling, Julia Price-Lee
Finding The Dream Job Or Finding Another Dream: Work Volition And Goal Reengagement As Predictors Of Work-Fulfillment, Wellbeing And Calling, Julia Price-Lee
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Work is prominent in adults’ lives, and their opportunity to choose the work they prefer predicts key work and wellbeing outcomes (WWO), especially their sense of meaning in work and wellbeing. Work choice opportunities also influence a sense of calling. However, finding and keeping preferred work is often difficult when adults are also navigating finances, marginalizing systems, and non-work priorities. Work volition (WV) measures perceived freedom regarding work options and predicts the quality of work that people find and their wellbeing within and beyond work. Foundational theoretical models suggested that having safe and reliable work, known as decent work (DW), …
An Exploration Of Clinical Reasoning Using Simulation-Based Learning In Physical Therapist Education, Susannah Steele
An Exploration Of Clinical Reasoning Using Simulation-Based Learning In Physical Therapist Education, Susannah Steele
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BACKGROUND: Clinical reasoning instruction and assessment are vital tasks of health professions educators yet execution lacks standardization among programs in physical therapy education. This broad variability in how clinical reasoning is taught and assessed within physical therapy education makes understanding current state and improving implementation challenging. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore whether simulation-based learning is useful in facilitating the development of clinical reasoning skills in novice physical therapist students, to explore potential correlations and performance trends between two assessments measuring elements of clinical reasoning skills, and to explore the impact of thoughtfully designed simulation learning experiences …
Calcium Carbonate-Based Stimuli-Responsive Microcarriers For Targeted Drug Delivery Against Oral Bacterial Infections And Development Of Glass-Free Microfluidics As An Analytical Platform, Krishantha Wijewardhane
Calcium Carbonate-Based Stimuli-Responsive Microcarriers For Targeted Drug Delivery Against Oral Bacterial Infections And Development Of Glass-Free Microfluidics As An Analytical Platform, Krishantha Wijewardhane
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Dental diseases present a significant global health challenge, affecting individuals across all age groups. This spectrum of oral health issues encompasses conditions like dental caries, periodontitis (gum disease), and oral infections. In the customer discovery interviews, dental patients have raised concerns about potential drug overexposure during and after procedures, driven by fears of adverse effects, allergies, and the increasing use of antibiotics and anesthesia. Dentists are increasingly focused on minimizing opioid and steroid-based medication doses due to potential side effects and addiction risks. This study explores an innovative approach to targeted drug delivery in the dental environment using eco-friendly and …
Teacher's Perception Of Emotional Intelligence In Administrators And How It Impacts Teacher Job Satisfaction In Rural Nebraska, Thomas Lee Schneider
Teacher's Perception Of Emotional Intelligence In Administrators And How It Impacts Teacher Job Satisfaction In Rural Nebraska, Thomas Lee Schneider
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This qualitative comparative case study explored teachers’ perceptions of emotional intelligence in administrators and its impact on job satisfaction. The research addressed whether teachers perceive administrators as meeting their emotional needs and how administration influences job satisfaction. Participants from two comparable rural school districts were purposefully selected and assigned pseudonyms. Data collection methods included small focus groups and journaling. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes: (a) administrative support, (b) fostering a positive culture and relationships, and (c) managing feelings of being overwhelmed or burnout. These interconnected themes underscore the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership in enhancing teacher support and overall …
A Multidimensional Look Into Covid-19’S Reverberating Psychological Consequences, Talia Schulder
A Multidimensional Look Into Covid-19’S Reverberating Psychological Consequences, Talia Schulder
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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated preexisting inequities in depression and anxiety symptoms, particularly for marginalized populations. Post-disaster mental health has often been investigated in both public health and clinical psychological literature, and the present dissertation integrates both disciplinary frameworks to understand the reverberating psychological consequences of the pandemic. Methods: Data were collected Winter 2022-2023, and the present analyses used descriptive statistics, correlations, and structural equation models to measure associations between variables of interest. Two separate SEMs were conducted with variables often used in public health literature. Specifically, these models assessed the indirect relationship between COVID-19-related financial and social stress …