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First Responders And Mental Health, Anthony Locatelli

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

This research proposal focuses on mental health issues facing first responders due to their line of work. Topics that are addressed in this paper include the awareness of mental health and different programs that have been created to help first responders deal with work-related stressors and problems. A proposed study seeks to gain more information from first responders to create support resources and programs to ensure that first responders are getting the best quality care for their situations. The goal of this paper is not just to increase access to support resources to help first responders, but also to inform …

Wicked Strategies: Comparing Evolved Double Diamond And Ppg’S Framework For Strategy Creation For Wicked Problems In Service Design, Sari Kotaniemi, Mari Suoheimo, Satu Miettinen

ServDes Conference Series

Wicked problems are present in many of the services that service designers design as in healthcare, social work or sustainable transportation. Camillus (2008) argued that wicked problems often increase as an organisation faces constant change or unprecedented challenges. These challenges need models on how to tackle them and in this article we will compare the Evolved Double Diamond model with PPG Industries’ framework for responding to wicked problems, as presented by Camillus (2008). Both models are used to create a strategy for the context of wicked problems: a new Evolved Double Diamond model that addresses especially complex problems. It is …

Tenure And Promotion Announcement, 2023, University Of Mississippi. Provost

Tenure and Promotion Announcements

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Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Obesity And Contributions Of Social Determinants Of Health Among Boys With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sandy Magaña, Misha Eliasziw, April Bowling, Aviva Must

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are at greater obesity risk compared to typically developing peers. Although many potential risk factors for this relationship have been identified, the causal chain must be better understood, particularly modifiable social determinants of obesity risk in ASD, and especially for children with ASD from minoritized racial/ethnic groups. We aimed to: (1) examine racial/ethnic disparities in obesity status in boys with ASD; (2) assess associations between social determinants of health and obesity status; and (3) understand if social determinants of health factors mediate the relationship between race/ethnicity and obesity status for these youth. We used …

Older Adults With A History Of Psychiatric Conditions Experience More Cognitive Decline Than Older Adults Without This History, Maria T. Brown, Miriam Mutambudzi

Population Health Research Brief Series

Having psychiatric conditions (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder) throughout one’s life can lead to faster rates of cognitive decline as one ages. This data slice explores the associations between psychiatric history and cognitive function among U.S. White, Black, and Hispanic adults ages 65 and older from 1995-2014. Findings demonstrate that having a history of psychiatric problems is related to lower cognitive functioning and a faster rate of cognitive decline for all three groups, but Black and Hispanic adults experience steeper declines compared with White adults.

Mount Sinai Tablet, 1968, V24, December, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Mount Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, WI: Internal publication by and for hospital personnel, medical staff, Ladies' Auxiliary, and friends. This issue includes articles on bone marrow transplant research, personnel changes, recognizing non-medical staff, a public health seminar on alcoholism, and other personnel news.

Utilization Of Multimedia Services In Libraries For Students With Disabilities, M. A. Alomari, S. A. Daradkah, M. O. Abu Al Rub, E. M. Alqsaireen, M. A. Khasawneh

Information Sciences Letters

This study has two primary objectives: first, to determine whether or not students with visual impairments make use of multimedia services, and second, to compile a list of the challenges that handicapped face while attempting to use such services. This research was a descriptive qualitative field study that used a qualitative technique of qualitative description. In addition to interviews and written documentation, observation was another method that was used while compiling this data. The study is significant as it shows the availability of media services in schools’ libraries for students with disabilities. According to the findings of this investigation, pupils …

Quality Of Life And Its Relation To Self-Esteem For A Sample Of Drugs Addicts, Hussein Tarawneh, Haya H. Tarawneh, Bahjat Abu Sulaiman, Mo’En S. Alnasraween, Anas M. Nawafleh

Information Sciences Letters

The study aimed to identify the quality of life and its relation to self-esteem for a sample of drug addicts, as well as the differences between returning to addiction once and returning to addiction more than once in these variables. The study sample consisted of 70 male drug addicts using tramadol, cannabis, and alcohol who frequented the drug treatment center of the anti-narcotics program in Jordan. Two scales were used to assess the quality of life and self- esteem. The study results showed a significant correlation between quality of life and self-esteem. Moreover, the results showed that there were statistically …

Volunteering And Skill Development: An Analytical Sociological Study, Mooza I. Aldoy

Information Sciences Letters

This descriptive-analytical study used the functional constructivist theory to investigate the role of volunteering in developing skills for volunteers in various societal fields. The study found that voluntary institutions must promote volunteerism and highlight its role in society. It also recommended encouraging income-generating projects, reducing dependence on foreign organizations and governments, and creating employment opportunities for youth.

Who's Publishing What: World Peace Is An Inside Job, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

University of Dayton graduate Michelle Warren wrote World Peace Is an Inside Job as a labor of love. She believes world peace is only possible if we cultivate inner peace within each of us.

Ankita M. Kumar, Oral History Interview, 2023, You Li

Collective Memory of Women Journalists in COVID-19

Ankita M. Kumar is a journalist, analyst, and product manager. During COVID, she covered several high-profile investigative stories on the pandemic in India for Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster. In 2020, she received a grant from the National Geographic Society's COVID-19 emergency fund to complete a written report on equal access to health care for women in the current Gurugram's urban slums. Kumar was relocated to the United States in 2021, and graduated with a master's degree from Northwestern University, specializing in media innovation and content strategy.

Kumar published several investigative stories that focused on underrepresented groups during the pandemic, …

Gender (In)Equity In Global Mental Health Research: A Call To Action, The Women In Global Mental Health Research Group, Kelly Rose-Clarke

Faculty Publications

In this commentary, we build on work by Gurung and colleagues which highlighted gender inequity in the global mental health research workforce in Nepal (Gurung et al., 2021). We seek to increase awareness of the under-representation of women in global mental health research and its consequences, and we call for change. By women, we refer to all people who identify as women, including trans people. The commentary is informed by conversations with women who are global mental health researchers in the Global North and South at various stages of their careers.

Systematic Review Of Variables Related To Instruction In Augmentative And Alternative Communication Implementation: Group And Single-Case Design, Joe Reichle, James E. Pustejovsky, Kimberly J. Vannest, Margaret Foster, Lauren M. Pierson, Sanikan Wattanawongwan, Man Chen, Marcus C. Fuller, April N. Haas, Valeria Yllades

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

Purpose:

This article provides a systematic review and analysis of group and single-case studies addressing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention with school-aged persons having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities resulting in complex communication needs (CCNs). Specifically, we examined participant characteristics in group-design studies reporting AAC intervention outcomes and how these compared to those reported in single-case experimental designs (SCEDs). In addition, we compared the status of intervention features reported in group and SCED studies with respect to instructional strategies utilized.

Participants:

Participants included school-aged individuals with CCNs who also experienced ASD or ASD with an intellectual delay …

Guiding The Way To Clinical Licensure: Creating A Practical Framework For The Provision Of Clinical Social Work Supervision, Susan Reay

Social Work Faculty Publications

This article aims to guide recent MSW graduates through the clinical supervision process. Frequently asked questions about supervision are addressed, including how to find a supervisor, the pros and cons of supervision inside or outside your organization, what the supervision will entail, and how supervision supports the supervisee in their work and professional development. This article also provides a best practices supervision framework with access to a Clinical Supervision Guidebook to demonstrate ways of implementing successful supervision that works for both the supervisee and supervisor. Located in the Appendix, the Guidebook outlines the relevant clinical supervisor and supervisee regulatory expectations …

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CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

No abstract provided.

Twenty-First Century Colonization Is Not A Good Policy Decision, Ellen Elizabeth Scott

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Lgbtq-Inclusive Sex Education: Lessons The United States Can Learn From The United Kingdom, Nicole D. Katapodis

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Assessing Career Development Curriculum Within A Business Capstone, Molly Wickam

Graduate School Faculty Publications

This study sought to assess how career development curriculum embedded in business capstones provides learning experiences that bridge college to career. Experiential learning theory, andragogy, and Social Cognitive Career Theory were used to create and assess a class assignment named Business Capstone Bingo. Case study research design using qualitative descriptive methodology and thematic analysis was employed. Findings showed that participants preferred career development activities over non-career development activities, LinkedIn is a valuable career development tool, and professional resume assistance is helpful to adult undergraduates earning a bachelor’s degree. Recommendations include using an assignment such as Business Capstone Bingo for nontraditional …

Independent - Jul. 7, 2023, Leslie Lozada

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Offense Type, Race, And Disclosure On Perceptions Of Employability: Can Bias Towards Hiring A Person With A Criminal History Be Mitigated?, Rheanna Lee Standridge

Dissertations

Individuals with a prior criminal history experience many barriers in the reintegration process, including their ability to gain stable employment. Finding employment for this population is especially important in reducing potential of recidivism. However, research has demonstrated that returning residents experience negative attitudes from employers which are exacerbated by pre-existing stereotypes. Because returning residents are often stereotyped, research suggests that the fear of finding employment is confounded by how they disclose their criminal history to hiring managers. Further, previous research suggests that hiring decisions are impacted by not only offender status, but also by their offense type and race. Although …

The Reluctant Feminist: Angela Merkel’S Cautious Leadership, Ls Gaiek, Marlyn Garcia

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

Abstract: What does it mean to be a modern feminist global leader today? Global leadership research is growing, but less research focuses on female leaders, even though the 21st century thus far contains a significant rise of female leaders. Angela Merkel’s infamously historic reticence and aversion, concerning speaking about feminism, irrevocably dissolves in an interview in January of 2019. This interview offers a glimpse into Angela Merkel’s cageyness, and provides an intimate insight into her circumspect perspective concerning feminism. This article aims to explore barriers and challenges to Angela Merkel’s rise as a global leader, how crisis forged and …

Factors Associated With Resilience Among Msw Students In The Face Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jose Carbajal, Donna Schuman, Warren Ponder, Christine Bishop, Amber Hall, Kristin Bolton

Faculty Publications

COVID-19 continues to affect the general population, and its impact on MSW students is unknown. Therefore, this study aims to examine resilience, attachment, and other mental health constructs among MSW students during COVID-19. U.S. MSW program directors were emailed the electronic surveys to distribute to their MSW students. Authors evaluated the bivariate relationship between the variables and conducted a multiple hierarchical regression predicting resilience. The findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of resilience have lower levels of depression and PTSD. Finally, attachment avoidance, attachment anxiety, and self-efficacy were statistically significant predictors of resilience in the hierarchical regression. This study …

Climate Change And Farmer Mental Health: A Participatory And Systems-Based Approach, Christopher Weatherly

Brown School Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Because of their closeness to and dependence on the land, climate change will disproportionately impact farmer mental health. Despite local and global reliance on U.S. Midwest farmers' mental health and wellbeing, there are limited studies elucidating the impacts of our changing climate on their mental health. The proposed dissertation addresses this gap by leveraging qualitative data from community stakeholders and applying a systems perspective in two phases to address the research question: How does climate change impact farmer mental health? The study takes place in farming communities in rural southeastern Iowa, which have experienced demonstrated increases in daily average temperature, …

Exploring The Complex Relationship Between Social Needs And Health, Rachel Catherine Garg

Brown School Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Over the past two decades, the healthcare sector has increasingly sought to assess and address patients’ health-related social needs with the dual aim of health improvement and cost reduction. However, evidence for the health impact of social needs interventions is mixed. Most interventions are not guided by theories or conceptual models that specify causal pathways or mechanisms for how unmet social needs impact health. It is also currently unknown how social needs change over time and the timeframe over which social needs impact health outcomes. This dissertation seeks to fill these gaps by (1) critically reviewing existing conceptual models proposing …

The Association Between Reintegration, Perceptions Of Health And Flourishing During Transition From Military To Civilian Life Among Veterans With Invisible Injuries, Nicholas Rattray, Mindy Flanagan, Michelle Salyers, Diana Natividad, Ai-Nghia Do, Richard Frankel, Katrina Spontak, Marina Kukla

Health Services and Informatics Research

Veterans with mental health or cognitive conditions who are separating from military service often face challenges transitioning to civilian life. However, questions remain about the relationship between reintegration and key psychosocial and well-being outcomes for veteran populations with invisible injuries soon after military separation. We investigated cross-sectional relationships between reintegration difficulties and health and well-being outcomes based on data from standardized measures with 75 US veterans. Reintegration difficulties were associated with low mental health functioning, lower social support, and lower flourishing. Reporting fewer perceived limitations with reintegration was positively associated with physical functioning, and higher levels of participation were positively …

Diane Preece Oral History Interview, Diane Preece

Raymond College

No abstract provided.

Infusing Military Culture In Multicultural Counseling Frameworks: A Phenomenological Study, Katherine M. Atkins, Toni R. Tollerud, Tilottama Roy-White, Lauren E. Brdecka, Deanna Chrones

The Qualitative Report

This descriptive phenomenological study focused on counselor educators’ (CESs) experiences infusing military culture into counseling curriculum. Specifically, this study sought to learn what counseling programs can do to best prepare counselors-in-training to work with military families. The researchers used the McCracken (1988) method to interview ten participants who had terminal degrees in counselor education or a highly related field, experience providing services to military-connected clients, and were aware of military cultural facets (e.g., implicit and explicit expectations, rules, and ways of being). The findings support the need to redefine multiculturalism and intentional infusion of military culture in counseling curriculum to …

An Overview On The Validation Of The Critical Race Theory Measurement, Erica Campbell

Journal of Research Initiatives

The Critical Race Theory Measurement (CRTM) was developed to evaluate the understanding of the six major principles of CRT and the significance of race relating to the preparation of practitioners providing services to people of color. The objective of this study was to evaluate the scale's psychometric properties. The CRTM self-assessment instrument measures the six Critical Race Theory principles. It consists of 19 items assessing endemic racism, the social construction of race, differential racialization, convergence/determinism, racial narratives, and intersectionality. The validation of the CRTM was based on its administration to 175 social work and counseling practitioners. This paper discusses the …

Higher Education Leaders’ Perceptions On The Angry Black Woman Syndrome, Latisha L. Marion, Linda Wilson-Jones

Journal of Research Initiatives

Capturing the voices of Black women on their experiences leading to senior-level leadership positions in higher education warranted research. University leaders must ensure that units implement fair and equitable hiring practices to promote diversity and leadership from all backgrounds. Therefore, this study intended to take an in-depth look into Black women's trajectory in higher education. For this study, the researcher proposed interviewing Black women who have acquired senior-level leadership positions in higher education. The senior-level leadership positions included deans of student affairs, vice presidents of enrollment management, vice presidents of student affairs, college or university presidents, and other senior leadership …

Supporting Students In Learning English Outside The Classroom, Mubariz Zirman

Journal of Research Initiatives

Both inside and outside the classroom are essential in learning a language. However, the importance of these two environments may change from here to there. For instance, in Afghanistan, English is a foreign language, and it is mainly learned inside the classroom. Therefore, the classroom is considered an essential place for learning. This paper aims to identify ways of supporting students in learning a language outside the classroom. Specifically, it will discuss ways of learning English outside the classroom, such as the flipped classroom approach, involving students in out-of-classroom learning, online learning, project-based learning, interacting with native speakers, surfing social …