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Relational Justice And Relational Pedagogy In Social Care Education, Niall Hanlon

Conference papers

Given that social justice is now central to Social Care Work it is vital that educators develop critical perspectives, research and educational pedagogies that advance the principles, policies, and practices of social justice in the profession. This presentation outlines a critical perspective on social care that integrates four interrelating social justice principles: redistribution, recognition, representation, and relational justice. It argues that the principle of relational justice should be central to social care work and education. In developing this principle the paper outlines the features of a relational pedagogy for social care education that nurtures four interrelated elements: (i) caring practice; …

Minutes From April 10 2024, University Senate

University Senate Minutes

Minutes from April 10 2024 University Senate Meeting

The Relationship Between Ohio Start Peer Recovery Services And Parental Sobriety, Jennifer Mcclellan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Parental substance use is associated with an increased risk for child maltreatment. The rise of parental substance use in Ohio led the state to implement Ohio START (sobriety, treatment, and reducing trauma), an evidence-based model that incorporates lived experience through peer recovery services embedded within child protection agencies. Researchers have studied the benefits of peer recovery services in community settings but have not extensively explored potential impacts among child protection populations. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the timeliness and quantity of Ohio START peer recovery services and the length of parental sobriety at case …

Elders Helping Elders: The Impact Of Stress On The Informal Caregiver, Denise Diane Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Informal older caregivers who care for other older adult's experience stress that can harm them. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the relationship between perceived stress and the physical health, quality of life, and coping skills of the informal older caregiver. The stress process model was used as the conceptual framework for this study. Using the Self survey using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), World health Quality of Life BREF (WHQOL-BREF) Scale, and the Brief-COPE Inventory, a total of 80 informal older caregivers were selected as participants. Pearson chi-square and Pearson’s r were used to analyze the …

The Stress Of Measuring Plantar Tissue Stress In People With Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers: Biomechanical And Feasibility Findings From Two Prospective Cohort Studies, Chantal M Hulshof, Madelyn Page, Sjef G Van Baal, Sicco A Bus, Malindu E Fernando, Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen, Kilian D R Kappert, Scott Lucadou-Wells, Bijan Najafi, Jaap J Van Netten, Peter A Lazzarini

Center on Aging Staff Publications

Reducing high mechanical stress is imperative to heal diabetes-related foot ulcers. We explored the association of cumulative plantar tissue stress (CPTS) and plantar foot ulcer healing, and the feasibility of measuring CPTS, in two prospective cohort studies (Australia (AU) and The Netherlands (NL)). Both studies used multiple sensors to measure factors to determine CPTS: plantar pressures, weight-bearing activities, and adherence to offloading treatments, with thermal stress response also measured to estimate shear stress in the AU-study. The primary outcome was ulcer healing at 12 weeks. Twenty-five participants were recruited: 13 in the AU-study and 12 in the NL-study. CPTS data …

Concentrated Land Ownership, Inequality, And Community Change In Southwest Montana, Elizabeth Bennett

Student Research Symposium

• Amenity migration: Movement of affluent individuals from urban to rural areas for the scenic and recreational value
• Economic impacts
• Differing views of the West

Community-Level Food Sovereignty And Wellbeing In The Upper Yakima River Basin: Framing Lived Experiences Within Multiscalar Food Systems Discourse, Alex Theophilus

Student Research Symposium

Broader Project Context

• Characterizing wellbeing in the Intermountain West
• Key themes include
• Individual and community wellbeing
• Population and demographic change
• Environmental change
• Rural-urban regional connectivity
• Food
• Community-identified salient issues

Farmers' Adoption Of Nutrient Management Plans In The Chesapeake Bay Watershed (Cbw), Edem Avemegah

Student Research Symposium

Farming and the Environment

• Some agricultural practices lead to environmental problems.

World Hunger, Lindsey Schlotfeldt, Kayla Bolsinger, Carson Love, Kailyn O'Gara

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

According to the World Food Program (2024), A total of 23.4 million people in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are projected to be acutely food insecure, and an estimated 2.8 million children are acutely malnourished. The implication of this is exposure to acute diseases, poverty, malnutrition, and even death. Poverty, climate change, inflation, war, and conflict are the foundation causes of world hunger, and all these factors plague the DRC. Nevertheless, countries such as Zambia have adopted the Action Against Hunger program to mitigate chronic malnutrition and other effects of hunger. This study assesses the implications of hunger …

Women's Rights In Iran, Aubrie Saysirisanh, Asia Hemmer, Katelyn Braga, Bailey Hudson, Abigail Bonner

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Women in Iran are not allowed representation in government and do not have legal rights in many aspects. According to studies, Iranian women lack rights regarding family matters and are required to wear a hijab or face prison time. They have little protection from violence including capital and corporal punishments, which are still used on women who defy these policies in Iran. These rules and policies are actively put in place by religious views and power-starved individuals. This raises the question of what has to happen for a woman to be provided with the necessary rights that she deserves as …

Organizational Response To Social Worker's Well-Being During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jaylee Cox

Student Research Symposium

This class research project focuses on examining job satisfaction, burnout, and commitment among practicing social workers in North Carolina.

Global Overconsumption And Its Effects On Climate Change, Alex Friedley, Caitlyn Conlee, Jason Rhinehart

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Global overconsumption is an issue that is affecting the masses and without change, there will be dire consequences for the environment and for future generations to come. This problem stems from the production of daily consumed resources such as food, clothing, and e-waste that are pumped out at drastic rates from different companies worldwide causing the increase in CO2 emission which results in global warming. These sources of waste end up in areas where it can be detrimental to human health. Countries like Denmark have a system in place to address this problem (The Climate Act). The Climate Act was …

Lost Voices: Examining Child Trafficking Across The United States And Haiti, Christi Boswood, Allison Arjes, Joryn Hanson, Kayla Mol, Josie Moreland, Allison Stewart

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

It is estimated that 1.2 million children are trafficked each year, and two children are sold every minute. These children are exposed to some of the world’s most adverse experiences. Reports show that trafficking is the second most lucrative crime in the world. This study will examine the connection between trafficking across the United States and Haiti by exploring the types of child trafficking, why it occurs, and how traffickers can control and move children across borders. It is imperative that more people understand its global and local implications on children and find ways to mitigate the practice.

Child Marriage And Child Solider Policies In Democratic Republic Of Congo And Niger, Mawlia Meh, Lexie Hauber, Morgan Kline, Ramiyah Boyed

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

• Every year 650 millions women are being forced into marriage before the age of 18.
• In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Niger young girls around the age of 15 and younger are forced into marriage and young boys at the age of 5 are often forced and kidnapped to become soldiers.
• In 2005 and 2022, more than 105,000 children were recruited and used by parties to conflict.
• These problems are happening due to the lack of resources faced in these countries.
• Can lead to many health effects including depression, sexually transmitted infections, cervical cancer, malaria, obstetric fistulas, …

The Importance Of Mental Health In Sudan, Tatum Gehrke, Ella Reimers, Alayna Asby, Aminah Igram, Klarence Baker

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

The main focus point of this study is to examine the mental health of young adults in Sudan, taking into account the effects of conflict, displacement, and varying cultural beliefs on mental health. Untreated mental health affects not only the individual's quality of life but also the future generations, leading to generational trauma. The study aims to enhance awareness about the significance of mental health in a country experiencing conflict and facilitate access to support resources for those seeking help. This study will influence policy and practice by striving to advocate for culturally sensitive approaches to mental health support and …

Global Poverty: Comparing The United States And Haiti, Jesika Basurto, Josephine Bergmeier, Destinee Mincks, Kari Wilson, Tanner Korynta

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

About 700 million people live on less than $2.15 a day worldwide. Looking at how poverty affects many people will help shed light on how to lessen that number. This project is used to review the effects of poverty by looking at the differences between third and first-world countries. This project will be using Haiti and the United States as a general baseline for these comparisons. This project will observe the effects global poverty has on education, political, and healthcare systems while analyzing the different methods that are being taken to combat poverty on a global scale. Poverty is a …

Breaking The Patterns Of Homelessness, Jaylynn Easterly, Yaqueline Trinidad, Mya Snitker, Araely Hanson

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Homelessness is a global issue that affects people living in all kinds of different environments. The impacts of homelessness are relatively similar when it comes to developed and undeveloped countries. The uncertainty and stress of homelessness can lead to mental health problems including depression, anxiety and many others. When it comes to physical health, not having a stable living environment can make it more difficult to have access to basic needs such as clean water, safe shelter and nutritious foods. The lack of basic necessities often leads to malnutrition, exposure to harmful weather conditions and a higher sensitivity to diseases …

A Comparative Analysis Of Drug Use Policies: A Global Guide To Prevention And Treatment, Elliot Throndson, Lauren Hawker, Patience Kies, Logan Green

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

In recent years, drug usage has increased on a global scale, and with this has come an array of responses from various countries suffering the effects. This study will compare and contrast the approaches of Norway, The Philippines, and the United States. The Norwegian approach focuses on harm reduction, preventative measures, and accessible treatment. The Philippines declared an all-out war on drugs, creating human rights violations and a lethal environment for those suffering from addiction. The United States varies by state in their responses, with many aiming to dismantle harmful federal policy from the 1970s “War On Drugs.” Through these …

Lgbtq+ Youth In The Juvenile Justice System, Matthias B. Pearce, April Terry

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Many experts agree that the juvenile justice system has flaws, resulting in the need for different modifications. One area of particular concern within the juvenile justice system is the involvement of LGBTQ+ youth. LGBTQ+ youth are grossly overrepresented in both the juvenile and adult systems, including those who are incarcerated. This rate is highest for queer women and trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals (Buist, 2020; Donohue et al., 2021; Hereth & Bouris, 2020). This known pathway clearly depicts a systemic issue—one that warrants attention and remediation. This poster provides background information on the disparities that exist for LGBTQ+ youth …

Crossover Youth, Gunner Ebert, April Terry

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Crossover youth is a term used for youth under supervision within both the child welfare system and juvenile justice system. This is also referred to as ”dually involved youth.” Cross-agency communication is lacking for these youth while research shows many youth receive services from both systems. Research shows that crossover youth have longer stays in detention facilities, high rates of recidivism, and poorer long-term outcomes in multiple areas of life (e.g., education and mental health). When referring to crossover youth, intersectionality (e.g., gender and race)—the interconnectedness of social demographics that overlap to form oppression—helps in understanding this dual-system involvement. Additionally, …

Youth In Need Data Analysis, Drew Barnes, Ryan Eckman, Abi Waters

2024 Student Academic Showcase

Youth In Need is a nonprofit that offers mental and physical health resources to kids under the age of 19 in the St. Charles area. They have been in operation for 50 years. Youth In Need is concerned that their services may have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. They have asked Lindenwood’s PIC Math group to review their data over 2015-2023 and identify trends. Identifying these trends may help the client optimize their resources. So far, the group has identified trends when the intake of new clients occurs as well as trends between the counselors’ client-scores and clients’ self-scores …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald: Big Red By Ai, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period March 3 - April 8, 2024.

• Big Red, Is That You?
• Anderson, Alexandria. Letter from the Editor - Artificial Intelligence
• Phelps, Maggie. What is AI? - Artificial Intelligence
• AI’s Impact on Higher Education
• Reed, Bailey. Students Share Opinions on AI
• Abney, Shayla. WKU Faculty Discuss AI in Courses
• Hawkins, Kaylee. AI’s Impact on Blackboard Ultra
• Randolph, Eli. AI Recreates a WKU Tour
• Shaw, Cameron. WKU Department of Political Science Hosts Dead President’s Tour

Inspire Student Research & Engagement Conference [Program] April 8-9, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

The Free Press Vol. 55, Issue 10, 04-08-2024, Dakota Eddy

Free Press, The

Student Opinion Piece: Campus Police Body Cameras--RA Interviews for NSEAW--Volunteer Opportunities--Games and Activities--MovieTalk--Shanks Shatters School Record

How Much Does It Cost To Operate Tiny Home Villages For People Experiencing Homelessness, Celeste Benitez, Cooper Conway, Declan Maddern

School of Public Policy Capstones

Los Angeles is in a homelessness crisis. Millions of dollars are poured into preventing its causes and curtailing the increased medical costs and crime rates that stem from it. The solutions vary, but one new solution in the form of tiny home villages hopes to provide a cheap and effective way to get people experiencing homelessness off the streets.

In 2021, Los Angeles began opening tiny home villages, also referred to as cabin communities, for unhoused people during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are currently 11 tiny home villages in Los Angeles, operated in a joint effort between the government and …

2023-2024 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation, Lindenwood University

Honors Convocation Programs

2023-2024 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation

Health Care Professionals’ Stigma Toward People With An Opioid Use Disorder: Preliminary Findings On The Effect Of Amount Of Contact Has On Stigma, Gabriela Murza, Cris Meier, Lily Ward, Sydney O'Shay, Rachel Myrer

Transforming Communities

Opioid-related deaths are the leading cause of injury deaths in Utah. Individuals who seek treatment for opioid misuse report stigma from healthcare professionals as the leading barrier to accessing treatment. Health professionals provide a variety of treatment options in efforts of combating high rates of opioid misuse. However, these professionals may not be properly trained in stigma reduction strategies, thus leading to poor client care and outcomes. The current study examined the association between contact with individuals who misuse opioids and stigma perceptions among healthcare professionals. A one-time survey was administered to healthcare professionals who practice in Utah using convenience …

A Qualitative Case Study Of An Ultra-Brief Trait Emotional Intelligence Intervention For University Student Leaders, Britne K. Bacca-Haupt, Melinda R. Dilley, Fletcher J. Ferguson, Lisa C. Gillis-Davis, Jacqueline M. Schneller

Dissertations

Emotional intelligence gained interest in the early 1990s from researchers in hopes of assessing how understanding and developing emotions can help individuals be “healthy, rich, successful, loved, and happy” (Mayer et al., 2001, p. xi). Because of the expanded interest, increasing implications began occurring at the postsecondary level of education (Petrides et al., 2018). Trait emotional intelligence focuses on perceptions of oneself and others, illustrating how we regulate our emotions and recognize them in others. This qualitative study aimed to explore the impact of an ultra-brief intervention on the trait emotional intelligence development of university student leaders and how they …

Unlv Mental Health Initiatives: Unifying Through Innovation And Collaboration, The Lincy Institute, Unlv Practice, Behere Nv, Unlv Department Of Psychology

Lincy Institute Events

Nevada persistently ranks at or near the bottom in the country for overall access to mental health services despite the need (Mental Health America, 2015-2023). UNLV faculty are developing initiatives to change this unacceptable situation. The Lincy Institute, in partnership with UNLV PRACTICE, BeHERE Nevada, and researchers from the Department of Psychology, offered a community forum showcasing three mental health initiatives harnessing faculty collaboration and innovation to drive overdue changes in Nevada’s mental-health landscape. Following the presentations policymakers engaged in open discussion with UNLV presenters and the audience. The three main initiatives showcased in this forum …

Trauma And Juvenile Offending, Cynthia Vasquez, April Terry

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Over the past few decades, studies have shown a relationship between childhood abuse and neglect and juvenile justice system involvement. Additionally, the United States supervises and incarcerates more youth than other established country. This process—from abuse to incarceration—has become known as the abuse-to-prison pipeline or victimization-to-imprisonment. Many traumatized youth find themselves responding to their trauma with behaviors deemed delinquent (e.g., skipping school and running away) which then begins their path into the juvenile justice system. For a sub-set of youth, they are dual-involved, meaning, they are supervised in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. For some youth, their …