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Organizing At A Distance, Teresa Mooney, Teresa Mooney

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

As a member of the 2020-2021 Social Justice Internship cohort, I had the opprotunity to be an intern with ONE Northside. This fall I worked with the Economic Justice Team and their campaign for the "Fair Tax" in Illinois. This challenged me to understand the current tax law of Illinois and how it impacts Chicago. After its loss and into the spring, I lead a team in research and constituent outreach to find what the next long-term campaign ONE Northside should invest in. All of this was done through phone calls, emails, and virtual meetings; a major transition and challenge …

Evaluating The Professional Practice Of International Social Work Vis-À-Vis Confronting Obstacles That Limit The Palestine Refugees' Benefit From Social Welfare Services, Qusai Ibrahim, Mostafa Hassan, Bawab Ali

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to recognize the obstacles that limit the Palestine refugees’ benefit from social welfare services provided by the UNRWA. And defining the roles of the professional practice specialist for the international social work vis-à-vis confronting obstacles that limit the Palestine refugees’ benefit from the social welfare services provided by the UNRWA. This study belongs to the evaluative studies. The researcher depended on the scientific method through the social survey by the probable sample of the Palestine refugees, also, the researcher depended on the scientific method through the social survey by the comprehensive inventory system of the social workers …

An Evaluation Of The Social Work Practicum Program Effectiveness As Perceived By Social Work Students At Al-Quds University, Sohail Hassanein

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The main purposes of this study were to evaluate the effectiveness of the social work practicum program as perceived by social work students at Al-Quds University, and to identify the practicum components (such as aims, contents, student, institution, and supervisor) that would best predict the intended practicum outcomes for the trained students. The sample in this study consisted of 182 students who responded to a 46- items questionnaire corresponding to the practicum aims, practicum content, student, supervisor, placement institution, and practicum outcomes. The analysis revealed that the overall effectiveness of the practicum program was high (M= 3.78; SD=.53). The program …

Depression As A Function Of Social Support In Transgender And Cisgender Individuals With Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Candace Roberson B.S.

Graduate Academic Symposium

No abstract provided.

Mental Illness Among Adolescents: An Evidence-Based Practice Guide For Parents Of Adolescents With Mental Illness, Brandon Turner

Evidence-Based Social Work Practice Guide Series

An evidence based practice guide for parents who require assistance with their adolescent that is struggling with mental illness.

Identifying Patient Strengths Instruments And Examining Their Relevance For Chronic Disease Management: A Systematic Review, Kurt C. Stange

Faculty Scholarship

What is already known on this topic? Chronic disease management often focuses on what is wrong with patients rather than recognizing their strengths and resources. However, studies show the value of emphasizing personal strengths to improve outcomes. What is added by this report? How instruments evaluate personal strengths varies, making it especially difficult when determining the use of instruments in clinical populations. This systematic review defines the heterogeneity of constructs that research has used to examine personal strengths as well as the reliability and validity of strengths-related scales. What are the implications for public health practice? Understanding the value of …

Mental Help-Seeking Behavior In Sub-Saharan African College Students In The Us, Mabintu Donzo, Heather Edelblute, Zeinab Baba

Public Health Sciences Student Work

No abstract provided.

The Lumberjack, April 29, 2021

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

Professional Confidence In The Work Place, Tahelah E. Noel

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Self-confidence is something that can change quite regularly depending on the setting. Studies have shown that those in a familiar environment or group tend to feel more confident than those in new environments. Working and professional environments can change the way others perceive themselves. This study aims to explore ways to increase professional confidence in a working environment. By using a single-subject design, data was collected by the subject for eight weeks. During the first two weeks, the study took a questionnaire that assessed confidence using a Likert Scale questionnaire without using any interventions. For the next six weeks, the …

Physical Activity And Positive Self Talk And Its Effects On Body Image, Ashlee Barton

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

For many people, negative feelings towards one’s own self and physical appearance seem as if it is an integral part of who they are. Research has suggested that harboring these negative feelings over time can have a detrimental effect on mental health. However, negative feelings of body image do not have to be permanent. This study aims to explore possible ways to increase feelings of satisfaction with body image. Using a single-subject design, the study collected data from the subject over a period of eight weeks. Before beginning the intervention, the subject answered a short questionnaire that assessed body satisfaction …

Social Media Consumption And Effects On Eating Habits, Chloe Cox

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

We live in a world where image means everything. There is an emphasis to look a certain way and to be the ideal woman. Beauty trends and expectations have evolved into the new age of social media where the world is at our fingertips. Within this single subjects design, I tracked one individual's social media consumption correlation with their eating habits. The focus of the study was to see social media consumptions' effect on the subjects' relationship with food. The interventions include: photo focused apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok, news focused apps such as Buzzfeed and Apple …

Online Instructors' Use Of The Cognitive Theory Of Multimedia Learning Design Principles: A Mixed Methods Investigation, Thomas Pantazes

Literacy Student Work

The use of digital video in online education is increasing alongside the growth of online learning in higher education in the United States driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic (Bétrancourt & Benetos, 2018; McCormack, 2020; Seaman, et al, 2018). The study of digital instructional video is still at an early stage (Chorianopoulos, 2018) and current research has examined students and not instructors (Kay, 2012; Pan, et al, 2012). There are no studies solely focused on higher education instructors’ perspectives of digital video use for instruction (Kay, 2012). The purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed methods study (QUAN à qual) …

Impact Of Paid Internships For Msw Students, Veronica Gillen, Wendy Myers, Julie Tennille

Social Work (Graduate) Student Work

A review of the literature indicated graduate education debt disproportionately impacts students who are black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), women, and of low socioeconomic status (SES). Required unpaid internships further negatively impact degree completion, quality of life, and perception of graduate program experience. This study focused on the impact of $10,000 stipends awarded to Master of Social Work students in their final year of practicum at integrated care settings as a result of a competitive application process through a grant-funded project. The primary Research Question was to explore differences between graduation rates over the last two years between stipend-funded …

Examining The Experiences Of Community College Students, Melanie Snyder, Bayley Saffier, Abigail Mclane, Colleen Keeler, Zsa Zsa Alston

Social Work (Graduate) Student Work

Community colleges often have low graduation and retention rates but are more accessible to individuals from low- and moderate-income backgrounds due to affordable tuition. Receiving financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, has a positive influence on ability to achieve academic goals. The aim of this study was to investigate impeding and strengthening factors that impacted academic goal attainment in community college students eligible for the Pell Grant. Data was collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews with current financially eligible Pell grant community college students (n=62). The research team conducted thematic analysis guided by empowerment and strength-based theories. Participants reported on …

Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Coping Among Children In The United States: A Meta-Analysis, Sarah Vengen

Social Work (Undergraduate) Student Work

Thorndike included emotional intelligence (EI) when he defined social intelligence (SI) (Sharma, 2008) due to the influence of social and cognitive functions on SI and EI (Schutte et al., 1998). Salovey and Mayer later developed a Four-Branch Model for EI including the following skills: 1) perceiving/identifying emotions, 2) integrating emotions into thought processes, 3) understanding emotions and 4) managing emotions. A meta-analysis on the construct of EI revealed many available methods for evaluating the presence and extent of EI such as the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory and the Wong and Law EI Scale. These scales and questionnaires measure qualities and …

Cultivating Resilience In Lgbtq+ College Students Through Mindfulness-Based Practices, Luke A. Madden

Masters Projects

Research shows LGBTQ+ college students experience lower mental and emotional well-being than their heterosexual, cisgender peers despite growing social acceptance. Research also indicates these disparities result from excess stress LGBTQ+ individuals experience due to the stigmatization of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Yet, LGBTQ+ college students continue to show up as their authentic selves in various campus settings, demonstrating a sense of resilience in the face of adversity that is characteristic of the broader LGBTQ+ community. As the number of students seeking or utilizing campus mental health resources increases, it is critical to provide vulnerable populations with resources and …

Pathways To Federal Government: A Study Of The Pathways Programs And Millennial Inclusion In Federal Government, Nicholas J. Cordonier

Public Administration Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

This study seeks to better understand the federal government’s “Pathways Programs”, which are comprised of internships, recent graduate hiring priorities, and the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF). The purpose of the Pathways Program is to increase younger generations’ access to federal employment. This study hopes to assess the relationship between participation in the Pathways Programs and the percentage of the millennials working within federal government, as a means of evaluating the success of the Pathways Programs.

Innovative Virtual Role Play Simulations For Managing Substance Use Conversations: Pilot Study Results And Relevance During And After Covid-19, Glenn Albright, Nikita Khalid, Kristen Shockley, Kelsey Robinson, Kevin Hughes, Bethany Pace-Danley

Publications and Research

Background: Substance use places a substantial burden on our communities, both economically and socially. In light of COVID-19, it is predicted that as many as 75,000 more people will die from alcohol and other substance use and suicide as a result of isolation, new mental health concerns, and various other stressors related to the pandemic. Public awareness campaigns that aim to destigmatize substance use and help individuals have meaningful conversations with friends, coworkers, or family members to address substance use concerns are a timely and cost-effective means of augmenting existing behavioral health efforts related to substance use. These types of …

Managing Polypharmacy In Older Adults With Cancer Across Different Healthcare Settings., Andrew Whitman, Paige Erdeljac, Caroline Jones, Nicole Pillarella, Ginah Nightingale Pharmd, Bcop

College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers

The care of older patients with cancer is becoming increasingly complex. Common challenges for this population include management of comorbidities, safe transitions of care, and appropriate medication use. In particular, polypharmacy-generally defined as the regular use of five or more medications-and inappropriate medication use can lead to adverse effects and poor outcomes in older adults with cancer, including falls, hospital readmissions, cognitive impairment, poor adherence to essential medications, chemotherapy toxicity, and increased mortality. Managing polypharmacy across different cancer care settings is often challenging. Providers face barriers to safe and successful medication management that may include lack of time, absence of …

The Value Of Community Psychiatric Services For The Elderly’S Dementia Caregiver Group: Exploring The Perspectives Of Participants, Elise Greto

Patient Experience Journal

Community Psychiatric Services for the Elderly (CPSE) at a large teaching hospital in Toronto has offered a monthly support group for caregivers of persons with dementia for over 30 years. Participants were surveyed in January 2018 about group attendance, benefits of attending the group, and areas for improvement. Results are shared in this case study. A total of 8 participants responded to the survey with a response rate of 47%. The feedback was predominantly positive. The most prevailing theme that emerged from the survey responses was group members’ appreciation for the opportunity to meet with one another to discuss relevant …

Supporting Those With Mental Health Diagnoses: An Evidence-Based Practice Guide For Social Work Practitioners, Kimberlie Lassen-Johnson

Evidence-Based Social Work Practice Guide Series

An evidence-based practice guide that explores 5 ways for the general public to support those with mental health and mental health diagnoses. These 5 topics consist of getting to know people with mental health diagnoses, practicing wise mind, re-evaluating your values, establishing boundaries, and challenging your negative thinking.

2021-April-28-Distinguished Ccrhs Alumni And Hall Of Fame Inductees, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 28, 2021)  – East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences (CCRHS) recently announced its 2020 Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame Inductees.

Typically, honorees are announced in the fall. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic last fall, the 2020 honorees will be recognized along with the 2021 honorees to be announced later this fall.

The two recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award from the CCRHS are:

• Kim Garland – Garland received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and criminology from ETSU in 1998, and then returned to ETSU, where she earned …

Opioid Overdose Prevention And Naloxone Training Among College Students, Mackenzie Thode

DNP Projects

Background: Opioid abuse is a serious national crisis affecting both public health and economic welfare across the United States. In Tennessee, more than 1,800 overdose deaths were reported in 2018, with nearly 20% of those deaths occurring in Davidson County alone. The number of overdose deaths in Nashville has steadily risen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by approximately 32% since 2019 to a total of 619 fatal overdoses in 2020, making it the city’s deadliest year on record. Review of evidence: Research shows that intranasal (IN) naloxone training is an effective approach to combating the opioid overdose crisis and can be …

Economic Stress Among Low Income Latino Adolescent Fathers: An Application Of The Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation Model, Diana Cedeño, Autumn M. Bermea, Heidi Adams Rueda, Michelle L. Toews

Social Work Faculty Publications

Latino youth are more likely to live under the poverty line and to become adolescent parents. Although research exists examining adolescent mothers, less is known about adolescent fathers, particularly Latino adolescent fathers. Much of what does exist uses a deficit lens, as opposed to one of strength and resilience. Although adolescent fathers sometimes do struggle in their transition to fatherhood, it is critical to understand the positive ways in which they adapt. The present study uses in-depth interviews and applies the vulnerability-stress-adaptation (VSA) model to understand parental adaptation processes among a sample of low-income Latino adolescent fathers (N = …

Psychoeducational Groups Based On Dasa Pitutur From Sunan Kalijaga: An Indigenous Counseling To Enhance Other Group Orientation, Mulawarman Mulawarman, Zakki Nurul Amin, Muslikah Muslikah, Sigit Hariyadi, Kusnarto Kurniawan

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Some Western counseling approaches are not applicable in local cultures. Consequently, counselors have to accommodate the local culture to improve the efficacy of their services. This research aims to formulate indigenous counseling based on the Javanese culture of Dasa Pitutur from Sunan Kalijaga. Using that culture, the counselors are expected to improve the participants’ cultural skills and respect for other cultures. It used the hermeneutic method with discourse analysis to interpret the messages’ structure and pragmatic. The analysis result signifies that the Dasa Pitutur values are relevant with the other group orientation. The primary message taught in Dasa Pitutur is …

Trauma-Informed Practice In K-12 Schools: An Evidence-Based Practice Guide For School Administrators, Emily A. Ross

Evidence-Based Social Work Practice Guide Series

This guide will assist K-12 school administrators in implementing better trauma-informed practices in their schools. School administrators consist of leaders and decision-makers in a school system. Specifically, this information is directed toward principals, vice principals, and any other key personnel. Of course, administrators should direct trauma-informed practices with the guidance of school counselors who have the proper training regarding trauma-informed interventions. School counselors’ efforts to promote positive mental health outcomes and social emotional learning will be significantly more impactful with the support of school administrators. The following recommendations are not all inclusive but will lay the groundwork for implementing trauma-informed …

Course Approval Memo 4-27-2021 | Institutional Effectiveness, Writing Across The Curriculum Subcommittee, Andrea Porter

Institutional Effectiveness Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of An Online Intervention Combating Mental Health Stigma On Adolescent Help-Seeking Behaviors, Chelsea Krayecki

Counselor Education Capstones

Mental health stigma has been shown to be a barrier to seeking help for mental health concerns. This is especially true for adolescents due to important developmental characteristics. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (2021), depression is one of the major causes of mental health concerns and disability among adolescents. In addition, the WHO (2021) also states that mental health conditions account for 16% of global burden of illness in people ages 10-19-years-old. The current pandemic has only increased these concerns, as social, emotional, and mental well-being has been impacted by the pandemic (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …

2021-April-27-Etsu Faculty Granted Promotion And Tenure, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 27, 2021) – Forty East Tennessee State University faculty members were promoted and 23 granted tenure by the ETSU Board of Trustees, the university’s governing body, during its quarterly meeting on April 23.

The following 13 faculty members attained the rank of full professor: Bess Sirmon-Taylor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; Aruna Kilaru, Biological Sciences; Antonio Rusinol and Douglas Thewke, Biomedical Sciences; Chih-Che Tai, Curriculum and Instruction; Alison Barton, Kimberly Hale, Pamela Mims and Arnold Nyarambi, Educational Foundations and Special Education; Roland Huffaker, Obstetrics and Gynecology; John Bossaer, …

Cellphones In The Museum Space: A Tool For Inclusivity In The Twenty-First Century, Neecole Alisia Gregory

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

As museums transform into institutions that are audience-focused, they also face a public that has modernized, both technologically and socially. To better engage these audiences and meet their demands, museums have begun to tap the omnipresent cellphone as a tool. This study investigates how cellphones can aid small to medium-sized museums to engage a broader and more active visitor population as well as a variety of underrepresented audience groups. The resulting data will be able to demonstrate for museums that cellphone-based programs are attainable for any size museum with a variety of staff. A review of the literature based on …