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Holding Enablers Of Child Sexual Abuse Accountable: The Case Of Jeremy Bell, Amos N. Guiora, Valeri Craigle, Aya Hibben, Henry F. Fradella

Utah Law Faculty Scholarship

In the United States, 1 in every 5 women and 1 in every 13 men report being sexually abused as a child. Of the child sexual abuse that occurs during the K-12 years, much of it is aided and abetted by those in positions of authority who look the other way when abuse is known or suspected. This article uses the novel approach of holding not just the perpetrators of child sexual abuse accountable for these crimes, but also those who enable their criminal acts by failing to report suspicious behaviors or witnessed accounts of abuse. No case in more …

Resilient Carbon, Lingxi Chenyang

Utah Law Faculty Scholarship

Carbon offsets allow polluters to pay someone else to reduce, avoid, or remove emissions to counterbalance their own emissions. For some, carbon accounting concerns render offsets a necessary evil to be tightly regulated on the path toward decarbonization. For others, moral and political concerns render offsets a dangerous mistake to be thrown out of the climate law toolbox. This Article defends the critical role of carbon offsets in climate law, reframing the problem as the broader challenge of “climate resilience” and explaining why offsets are uniquely suited to integrate decarbonization and adaptation. It calls attention to overlooked adaptive practices like …

Campus-Wide Student Learning Assessment At The University Of Minnesota Morris For Academic Year 2022-2023, University Of Minnesota - Morris

Institutional Effectiveness and Research Reports

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Common Data Set, 2022-2023, University Of Minnesota, Morris Office Of Institutional Research

Institutional Effectiveness and Research Reports

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Law And Culture, Tamar Frankel, Tomasz Braun

Faculty Scholarship

We often speak of law and culture in one breath. That may be so because both systems impose on each person and organization required rules of behavior. Yet, law and culture are quite different, though they relate to and affect each other. Therefore, it is desirable to examine their similarities and differences and their relationship. While the structures of law and culture are more similar than we might expect, their differences greatly affect the enforcement of the rules issued under each.

To be sure, both systems consist of rules and their enforcement. Most of our thoughts and knowledge, and many …

Household Intimacy And Being Unmarried: Family Pluralism In The Novels Of Anthony Trollope, Linda C. Mcclain, Allison Anna Tait

Faculty Scholarship

Many critics rightfully claim that the marriage market and an inquiry into its innermost workings are at the heart of Anthony Trollope’s novels, but this Article argues that his novels also depict—on the periphery or sometimes just hiding in plain sight—a set of curiously nonmarital households. These households vary in form, but include widows and widowers living on their own, mothers and daughters living collectively, and male cousins sharing space and the work of daily living. Critics have debated whether Trollope was simply a realistic social historian—chronicling families as he found them— or whether he constructively used literary license to …

Feminist Legal Theory And Praxis After Dobbs: Science, Politics, And Expertise, Aziza Ahmed

Faculty Scholarship

Fifty years ago, in Roe v. Wade, Justice Blackmun set into motion the idea that abortion should be a decision between a woman and her doctor.' That idea traveled from the Supreme Court decision to popular discourse; with it, came the notion that when it comes to reproduction, medical experts are a key part of women's liberation. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the court ignored the role of experts and threw the question of who should decide when and how a person has an abortion to the people. In my essay for this symposium issue dedicated to feminist …

How Much Do Investors Care About Social Responsibility?, Scott Hirst, Kobi Kastiel, Tamar Kricheli-Katz

Faculty Scholarship

Perhaps the most important corporate law debate over the last several years concerns whether directors and executives should manage the corporation to maximize value for investors or also take into account the interests of other stakeholders and society. But, do investors themselves wish to maximize returns, or are they willing to forgo returns for social purposes? And more broadly, do market participants, such as investors and consumers, differ from donors in the ways in which they prioritize monetary gains and the promotion of social goals?

This project attempts to answer these questions with evidence from an experiment conducted with 279 …

How Do Prosecutors "Send A Message"?, Steven Arrigg Koh

Faculty Scholarship

The recent indictments of former President Trump are stirring national debate about their effects on American society. Commentators speculate on the cases’ impact outside of the courtroom — on the 2024 election, on political polarization, and on the future of American democracy. Such cases originated in the prosecutor’s office, begging the question of if, when, and how prosecutors should consider the societal effects of the cases they bring.

Indeed, prosecutors often publicly claim that they “send a message” when they indict a defendant. What, exactly, does this mean? Often, their assumption is that such messaging goes in one direction: indictment …

Making The Case For The Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area: A Scoping Review, Madelyn Newton, Chandler J. Berry, Bethany Arrington, Nick Wilson, Colin Mccormack, Michael Wilcox, Alexis Barmoh, Chris A. B. Zajchowski

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are nationally distinct landscapes that represent unique cultural, historical, and/or natural attributes significant to the legacy of the United States of America (U.S.). The Great Dismal Swamp, located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, is a prime candidate for NHA designation with diverse qualifications, among which was its antebellum role as a refuge for formerly enslaved people. The goal of our research, conducted in 2022 during the period of the U.S. Congressional debate on designation, was to investigate and expound upon the rationale for NHA designation of the Swamp. To do so, we used a …

Exploring Correlates Of Student Preferences For Virtual Or In-Class Learning Among Neurodiverse Adolescents Using A Single-Case Design Methodology, Taryn A. Myers, John D. Ball, Mindy Gumpert, Mary Roberts

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

The purpose of the current study is to explore several correlates of adolescent students’ preferences for at-home virtual or in-class in-person learning in a single case of a school that serves students with learning differences. Correlates of interest were the Big Five personality traits (Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism) and the students’ self-reported learning engagement. Participants were recruited from a single independent school for students with neurodiversity and special learning needs, where they had high exposure to computer-/internet-assisted learning. Twenty-seven students responded to questionnaires measuring preferred learning modes, personality traits, and learning engagement. Despite teacher reports …

Let's Count The Ways We Can Utilize Technology To Improve Instructional Practices For Individuals With Autism, Heather Coleman, Annemarie L. Horn, Selena J. Layden, Christian Coogle

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

To maximize instruction and learning outcomes, it is essential that educators and family members who support individuals with autism have adequate training and support required to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) with fidelity. Research shows various coaching methods, including self-coaching and classroom-based feedback, yield positive outcomes in terms of increasing practical application and sustained use of EBPs. With the growing prevalence of autism, it is essential to find effective coaching methods that can be utilized equitably across geographic locations and learning environments. Fortunately, technology affords educators and others the opportunity to receive quality coaching and feedback without facing traditional barriers (e.g., …

The Effect Of Training Program On Autism Spectrum Quotient Scores, Hossein Nazary Sharif, Sarvin Salar, Justin Anthony Haegele

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

Background: Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) functions as an evaluative instrument designed to assess traits associated with autism. Variances exist within the brain of individuals on the autism spectrum. Moreover, certain exercises have the potential to impact specific regions of the brain.

Aim: This study aims to investigate how the program training of this study impact Autism—Spectrum Quotient.

Materials and Methods: Forty-two children aged 7-10 years with ASD were recruited to participate in this study. These children were randomly divided into two groups: the control group (N=10, 7.80±1.35 years) and the experimental group (N=32, age: 8.16±1.16 years). The experimental group underwent …

Moral Distress And Ethical Preparedness In Athletic Training Students, Matthew J. Drescher

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Moral distress is prevalent in health care providers and can have long-term negative consequences on providers. There is currently no literature identifying if athletic training students experience moral distress or if these students feel prepared to deal with moral and ethical dilemmas in clinical practice. This study aimed to examine the frequency and perception of moral distress in athletic training students and evaluate athletic training students' ethical preparedness. This study used a concurrent mixed-methods design. 20 athletic training students in their final year of their professional master's program who had completed at least one 4-week clinical immersion rotation were recruited …

Patterns Of Sexual Imprinting In Gay And Lesbian Populations, Jacob Wilson

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This paper investigates the role that parental imprinting plays in human mate choice. Sexual imprinting is a process of early childhood learning in which characteristics present in (usually) genetically related individuals are stored in memory for future use in mate selection. Previous research has shown that sex differences exist in imprinting processes, most notably in that children seem most likely to imprint on their other-sex parent. This difference in imprinting for men and women was investigated to determine whether it is a result of sex or sexual orientation, and whether non-heterosexuals would instead imprint on their same-sex parent. Imprinting effects …

Predictors Of Psychological Well-Being And Relationship Satisfaction Among Bisexual Individuals, Sam Kahl

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Despite representing the largest subgroup of the LGBTQ+ community, bisexual individuals have long faced marginalization and erasure in psychological research on LGBTQ+ issues, which has often lumped bisexual individuals together with lesbians and gay men or excluded them altogether. Such practices fail to acknowledge the unique discriminatory experiences bisexual individuals face at the hands of heterosexual people as well as lesbians and gay men, and how these minority stressors contribute to distinctly poorer mental health and relationship outcomes for bisexual individuals. Although bisexuality research is still in its early stages and many gaps in the literature remain, a few recent …

Promoting Retention And Success Of Students With Specific Learning Disabilities At The Collegiate Level: A Qualitative Case Study On Student Perceptions, Marcee Wilburn

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Although students with specific learning disabilities are graduating from high school and being accepted into college at higher rates, research shows that the majority of these students are unsuccessful at the collegiate level (Álvarez-Pérez et al., 2012; Connor, 2009; Gil, 2007; Lightfoot et al., 2018; Newman et al., 2011). This study is qualitative in nature with a phenomenological approach investigating the experiences of students with specific learning disabilities at Indiana State University, a mid-size Midwestern university located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Three instruments were used to collect data within this study: semi-structured interviews with students, Beginning College Survey of Student …

Self-Authorship And Professional Identity Formation In Professional-Level Athletic Training Students, Matthew J. Rivera

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The development of a professional identity is a crucial component of health professions education programs and aids in interprofessional collaboration, communication, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Yet, limited research on the development of the individual as a component of professional identity development exists. The use of curricular strategies rooted in the self-authorship theory can close this gap in the development of a professional identity. Self-authorship is a developmental continuum whereby individuals move from following external formulas to building an internal foundation where they make meaning and integrate beliefs into how they think and act. This study aimed to investigate the self-authorship …

Self-Control, Nonattachment, And Cardiovascular Functioning: The Effects Of Self-Control And Nonattachment On Cardiovascular Responses To Stress, Ari Feinstein

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Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and creates a large economic burden on society, through cost of treatment and missed workdays (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). The body of research examining factors contributing to the development and exacerbation of CVD primarily focused on identifying biological factors until the development of George Engels biopsychosocial model in the 1970s (Engel, 1977). Researchers then turned to identifying psychosocial factors contributing to CVD, particularly in the context of identifying modifiable psychosocial factors. Trait self-control and nonattachment are two psychosocial constructs that have been associated with positive outcomes …

Slippery Slope: How Individual Differences Predict Conspiratorial Thinking, Bryanna Wynn

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This study examined the propensity to engage in conspiratorial thinking by probing factors previously identified as correlating with conspiratorial thinking, including analytical reasoning, attachment, personality, political affiliation, religious fundamentalism, and trust in science. English-speaking participants aged 18 years or older, not targeting any specific demographic, were recruited via various social media platforms to complete questionnaires, including a demographic questionnaire and scales which assessed measures of reasoning style, attachment, personality, political affiliation, religious fundamentalism, and trust in science. Based on the collected data, this study supported multiple hypotheses, including that individuals with high levels of negative emotionality, a conservative political affiliation, …

The Ideal Mother-Woman: A Content Analysis Of Her Online Presence, Kristy K. Brackall

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This study seeks to examine the thematic posting trends in online parenting forums to better understand the impact of comments in the creation or support of the culturally idealized mother. Previous research has established that mothers use online message boards and social media to form a community, to ask questions about pregnancy and parenthood, and seek support. Content analysis of messages culled from two parenting websites was used to explore the cultural standards of motherhood. 

The Relationship Between Differentiation Of Self And Burnout In Counselors, Jennifer M. Wallace

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Differentiation of self is important to explore in counselors due to the emotional nature of their work. Differentiation of self has been shown to have an impact on counselors wellbeing including their rate of burnout. The intent of the current study was to examine the relationship between differentiation and burnout in counselors. A study by Duggan-Waters (2021) found a significant relationship between differentiation and burnout in marriage and family counselors. This study built on these results by examining the more specific relationships between the areas of differentiation (i.e., emotional reactivity, emotional cutoff, I-position, and fusion with others) and the aspects …

Trait Self-Control, Ego-Depletion, And Mental Health In Non-Offending Minor Attracted Persons, Amaya Kathia Bonilla

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Research has focused on understanding the offending behavior of minor attracted persons (MAPs) due to the negative impact their behaviors have on some of the most vulnerable members of society. Further, many different models of impulsivity have been developed to explain these offending behaviors. However, limited research focuses on non-offending MAPs and gaining knowledge about what prevents them from offending. The present study attempted to fill this gap by exploring the relationship between trait self-control and ego-depletion on expression of sexual words. Additionally, the relationship between trait self-control and mental health was assessed. The present study utilized a survey approach …

2023-2024 Faculty Handbook, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Morehead State University Faculty Handbook for 2023-2024.

A Holistic Approach To Creating Cultures Of Quality Excellence Within Higher Education Institutions In North Carolina, Natalie Aman

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This paper first seeks to identify cultural factors of faculty, staff, and students within Higher Education Intuitions (HEI) and then understand how those factors affect the individual as well as the overall larger population of all studied groups to create cultures of quality excellence. Secondary data collected from government databases was used for the research. The independent variables included cultural factors for each stakeholder and the dependent variables included satisfaction levels of each stakeholder. Faculty and staff independent cultural variables included Performance Management, Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness, Communication & Collaboration, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Mission and Pride. The dependent variable …

Adolescent Well-Being And Exclusionary Discipline: A Resiliency Model, Rachel L. Ballard

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Adolescents, especially those with a mental illness, often behave in ways judged to be impulsive, overly emotional, and irresponsible (Gogtay et al., 2004; Lawrence et al., 2015; Tamnes et al., 2010). Many teen behaviors which concern adults can be related to underdeveloped skills or competencies, rate of brain development, or expressions of mental disorders (Casey et al., 2011; Serbin et al., 2011; Spear, 2000). Behaviors commonly associated with adolescence, such as impulsivity, risk-taking, and efforts to fit in with peers, are often seen as a serious threat to school harmony, learning, and student safety, necessitating a disciplinary response from school …

An Examination Of The Legal Responses By United States To Technological Advances In Organized Drug Smuggling, Abdulwahab Aldossary

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Recent advances in technology have aided terrorists in their ability to smuggle drugs in order to finance their operations. Drug trading routes have changed and so have methods of transportation and financial transaction. This study investigates the improved technology utilized by transnational organized crime groups and how the present laws and policies address the use of the improved technology for drug smuggling. The study will first look into the current models, such as the Counter-Terrorist Funding and Money Laundering model, and understand its weaknesses regarding drug smuggling within the United States. Moreover, the paper will focus on the current laws …

Emoting In Context: Lived Narratives Of Filipino Health-Care Frontliners During The Early Days Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, John Martin Bernard Gappy

Sociology & Anthropology Department Faculty Publications

The current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has placed the entire world in a liminal position whereby our well-rehearsed and predictive practices have been deeply shaken. Within this context of liminality, studies point to potential distress among healthcare workers who are taking care of COVID-19 patients. Most studies focus on emotional distress of frontline healthcare workers as fixed entities. The current approach perceives emotion as a type of connection with social worlds. This article focuses on contextual acts of emoting and is organized around personal, situational, and cultural features of nine frontline medical doctors affiliated with ten hospitals in Metro-Manila who were taking …

Explaining Organisational Business Process Adoption Mechanisms - A Critical Realist Perspective On Social Reflexivity And Process Affordances, Andreas Brönnimann

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The implementation of new business processes can be problematic for organisations. Employees tend towards reluctant behaviour when confronted with organisational change that requires adoption of new workflows and work tasks. The crucial importance of people affected by change has been highlighted in past research. While the adoption of new processes is beneficial to the organisation, deviations from or rejections of new processes can lead to increased risks, missed process goals, increased waste leading to lost revenue, and other unforeseeable outcomes.

However, the adoption of proposed processes by individuals only is less desirable, because the collective nature of processes requires choreographed …

Deconstructing Motherhood And Fatherhood: An Exploration Of Same-Sex Parents’ Experiences And Construction Of Their Parenting Roles, Jenine M. Giles

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Dominant discourses regarding motherhood and fatherhood are entrenched in Australian culture and are often implied during public discussions of families with same-sex parents. Using a post structuralist approach, this project aimed to identify how parents in same-sex relationships experience and construct their parenting roles through combinations of dominant and alternative discourses of families, motherhood, and fatherhood. Following ethics approval, participants were recruited primarily through communication with Australian LGBTQIA+ community organisations and publications. Twenty-nine respondents each participated in one one-on-one semi-structured interview, which was audio- and video-recorded with their consent. The participants were eighteen years of age or older, in a …