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The Cowl - V. 88 N. 9 - December 5, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 9 - December 5, 2024. 16 pages.

The Effects Of Family Dynamics On Relationships, Alexus Nunley

Honor’s College Freeman Research Journal

For my Advanced Statistics class, Professor Floyd assigned us to research and collect data on a topic that we were interested in. Since my goal for my future career is to become a marriage and family therapist, I decided to research if individuals choose their significant other based on their parents. The results of my research led me to wonder about the effects of family dynamics on relationships. Understanding how family dynamics affect relationships matters because it helps explain why individuals choose the partners they do. This research can help reduce relationship departures. Critics argue that family dynamics strongly influence …

Script Fading And Training: Evaluating The Necessity Of Visual Cues To Teach Contextually Appropriate Play Commenting, Devanio J. Cousins

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is marked by many areas of need, including play and communication. These areas of concern can have a negative impact on a child's development. Applied behavior analysis, specifically script training and fading procedures, has shown promise in teaching communication during play to young autistic children. However, traditional script training and fading methods have some limitations, including the skills the children already possess to learn the scripts and the resources needed to teach the scripts. Recent studies have shown that script frames can be taught without using traditional training formats (i.e., text, auditory) but by using generic …

The Effects Of First Responder Stress & Trauma On Spouses And Romantic Partners, Eden Thiess

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

First responder jobs pose unique difficulties due to the sheer number of traumatic events that they witness and personally experience. Research has demonstrated some effects of stress and trauma on family relationships, but the literature lacks an understanding of the ways that first responder trauma and stress affects their marriages and romantic relationships. The current study’s purpose was to investigate the experiences of first responder spouses and partners within the Las Vegas area in regards to stress, trauma, and relationship dynamics as influenced by the first responder role. In this study, 11 participants who were in a marriage or romantic …

Life Experiences Of Limited English Proficiency Patients With Established Cardiovascular Diseases Living In The Us-Mexico Border, Cristina Dominguez De Quezada, Crystal Brown, Enrique Barrientos

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

The proposed study aimed to explore the life experiences of Limited English Proficiency Hispanic/Latinos with established cardiovascular conditions when interacting in a predominantly English-speaking healthcare environment in the US-Mexico border.

The Current (Including Special Section) - Volume 35 Issue 6, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Exploring Consumer And Clinician Attitudes Towards Patient Reported Outcome Measures (Proms) In An Australian Inpatient Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit: A Qualitative Pilot Study, Rehana Di Rico, Louisa Ng, Jacquelin T. Capell

Patient Experience Journal

Objective: This pilot qualitative study explores consumers' and clinicians' perspectives about the relevance and utility of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in an Australian inpatient rehabilitation unit. Methods: Two focus groups, were recruited via convenience sampling, comprising English speaking rehabilitation clinicians (n = 5) and consumers (n = 6) who had recent experience of inpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation in a large, privately funded, rehabilitation hospital in Melbourne Australia, in 2020. The focus groups were conducted via videoconference, moderated by two experienced rehabilitation clinician-researchers, following semi-structured interview guides. Focus group recordings were professionally transcribed for coding and thematic analysis by …

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 7 - November 14, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 7 - November 14, 2024. 16 pages.

Examining Yourself: The Effect Of Reflective Thinking Strategies On Public Servants' Communication Abilities, Rasheda Jamillah Cummings

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Practicing communication with the process of reflecting thinking can help improve public servants’ communication and create positive interactions. Reflective thinking transpires when individuals think about past experiences and events, then analyze and recapture them to enhance future experiences and skills. In other words, reflection thinking is a manifestation of reflection, which is a purposeful and recursive contemplation of one’s practice experiences. However, public servants may lose the confidence to express themselves with effective communication abilities which prevail over the standard of expectation that has been rooted in public trust within the field of public administration. The study is a quasi-experimental …

Communication In Noise Is The Window On Cognition, R. Haven Wiley

Animal Sentience

As Griffin surmised, communication is the window on cognition, but as shown here, only if it is noisy. This commentary is an invitation to consider the full implications of the evolution of noisy communication. A combination of Information Theory, Signal Detection Theory, and Natural Selection, in a unified theory of the evolution of communication, reveals that noise is inevitable. All organisms are thus decision makers. Perception, thought, freedom of decision, self-awareness, metabolism, and natural selection all share the consequences of signals in noise. A full understanding of each requires attention to the errors of receivers. Griffin’s hunch is correct with …

The Batman Comes To Class: Popular Culture As A Tool For Addressing Reflexive Pain, Kyle A. Hammonds, Karen Anderson-Lain

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

In this essay, a case study approach is used to examine ways in which comics and graphic narratives can be used to provide a context within which undergraduate students may theorize about culture. The authors employed Batman: Year One as an organizing narrative for students to theorize about culture and communication. Specifically, students were challenged to (1) understand applications of communication theory in the context of graphic narrative, (2) use graphic narrative as a space for theorizing about communication and culture outside of comics, (3) utilize narrative theory to extrapolate meaning from complex, multi-modal forms of communication. While this …

The Diyinii Of Naachid: Diné Rhetoric As Ritual, Edward L. Karshner

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Rhetoric is far more than a theory of communication or the antiquated ancestor of freshman composition courses. As a system, rhetoric is the process that directs, on the one hand, individual experiences with the world and structures, and on the other, the stories cultures tell about themselves. These foundational narratives (myths) reveal a culture’s metaphysical understanding of the nature of reality, the psychological understanding of human nature, and the epistemological notion of what can be known. Using the Diné Bahané, this paper will explore Diné rhetoric as naachid, an inclusive, outward-directed communication model of problem solving which functions …

A Framework For Using Popular Music Videos To Teach Media Literacy, Jordan M. Mcclain

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This article discusses the use of popular music videos as a tool for teaching media literacy. First, the article addresses the importance of music videos as popular culture, what other music video research has examined, and what features make music videos a good fit for in-class work investigating media and popular culture. Then the article details a single-class activity for introducing and teaching media literacy through the use of music videos. To achieve this objective, the article also proposes a set of original music video-specific discussion questions. Finally, a particular music video is considered to illustrate possible results of this …

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 5 - October 31, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 5 - October 31, 2024. 20 pages.

Panel Discussion 3: Lawyers As Crisis Communicators, Adam Goldberg, Tom Griscom, Josh Galper

Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy

No abstract provided.

Therapeutic Communication Relationship With The Level Of Anxiety Of Primigravida Mother In Facing Childbirth At Tk Iv Hospital Cijantung Kesdam Jaya In 2023, Lilik Susilowati, Kinkin Y S Putri, Dian Reflisiani

Informasi

One factor that affects the safety of labor is anxiety during the labor process. Anxiety and fear can cause severe pain and can also result in decreased uterine contractions, resulting in longer labor. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between therapeutic communication and the anxiety level of primigravida mothers in facing labor. This research type is descriptive-analytic. This study population is all primigravida laboring mothers in TK IV Cijantung Kesdam Jaya Hospital in 2023, as many as 30 people. Samples of this study were all primigravida pregnant women before childbirth at TK IV Cijantung Kesdam Jaya …

The Current - Volume 35 Issue 5, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Radical Hospitality: Transforming Adjunct Care, Jennifer L. Kritsch, Rachelle Wong, Michael Corke, Ricardo Ramos, Deb Erickson

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

What would it look like to actively connect with others instead of fighting to affirm our differences? Could radical hospitality usher in a way to connect with others? What would a deep connection to adjuncts in an educational community look like? This research intended to document adjunct faculty responses to departmental efforts to better support adjunct faculty based on their expressed needs. Further, the researchers examined literature on the ethic of care, hospitality, invitational theory, and the role that leadership plays in making people feel welcome. The research team also illuminated how radical hospitality/transformative care can redefine the relationships found …

Job Satisfaction In Relation To Communication In Healthcare Among Nurses: Practical Recommendations, Peter Vermeir, Sophie Degroote, Dominique Vandijck, Rik Verhaeghe, Dirk Vogelaers, An Mariman

Leadership Connection

Effective communication and teamwork are essential to provide high-quality care and patient safety. Poor communication can lead to various negative outcomes, such as discontinuity of care and compromise of patient safety. Participants can expect recommendations for improvement of communication and communication satisfaction as a prerequisite for increased job satisfaction.

How Did Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients And Caregivers Communicate Their Needs?: A Pilot Study, Chia-Chun Tang, Diane Von Ah, Cleveland Shields

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

Background: Although it is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States, little is known about how patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and their caregivers communicate their needs with healthcare providers. Advanced pancreatic cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers face unique communication challenges related to handling high psychological distress and overwhelming information within a short period of time. Consequently, these communication difficulties may also affect their quality of life and decision making process. This pilot study seeks to explore how advanced pancreatic cancer patients and their caregivers communicate their …

Palliative Care: Improving Eligible Patient Identification To Encourage Early Intervention, Norma H. Clark

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

Palliative care (PC) encompasses a holistic way of caring for patients and families with chronic disease or life-limiting illness through optimal symptom management. Individuals in need of PC has reached 20 million annually world-wide. Many patients in need of this service never receive a consultation, or if they do, it comes late in the disease process. Some health care specialists see PC as incongruent with treatment, while others have a lack of understanding of what this service provides. Additionally, many providers have few or no resources to guide in the recognition of PC needs. This practice improvement project emphasized identification …

Project Management And Jira With Agile Scrum Methodology, Sana Saiyad

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and increasing project complexity, effective project management has become paramount for organizational success. This study investigates the effectiveness of Jira software, a prominent tool within Agile and Scrum frameworks, in optimizing project management processes. Despite its widespread adoption, many organizations struggle to fully leverage Jira's capabilities, often leading to project delays and miscommunication. This research aims to address the critical gap in literature regarding Jira's application and effectiveness by systematically evaluating its impact on project management efficiency and team collaboration.

Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study surveyed 50 project managers and team …

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 4 - October 17, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 4 - October 17, 2024. 16 pages.

The Current - Volume 35 Issue 4, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Military Communication And Leadership In Conflict Resolution, Aspen Hailey Dyer

M.S. in Leadership

This research investigates the effectiveness of conflict resolution strategies in military settings, examining the roles of leadership styles, communication techniques, and cultural competence. Using a qualitative approach, the research is examined through thematic analysis to identify common patterns, and evaluation which mostly focuses on transformational, transactional, and adaptive leadership styles, assessing their impact on conflict resolution outcomes. Additionally, the effectiveness of communication strategies, such as active listening and feedback mechanisms, are analyzed. Cultural competence is also explored, with attention to how personnel navigate conflicts in diverse, multicultural environments. Findings indicate that adaptable leadership, clear communication techniques, and higher levels of …

Engaging Conversations About Leadership Communication, Afrini Hossain, Kaiya Nelson, Luke Bahling, Luke Martens, Tyler J. Peil, Barbara Holmes

Leadership Education Books

The book Engaging Conversations about Leadership Communication emphasizes that leadership communication is not just about authority but about influencing and empowering others. It also stresses the importance of understanding different perspectives and recognizing individual viewpoints shape how people respond. Organizational culture is enhanced through communication, and the culture is reflected in communication and trusting relationships. Leadership communication through conversations and skills builds teamwork and trust. Creating an environment where team members feel valued and engaged. Leaders communicate in many different ways to support team members. For graduate students, this understanding is crucial as they often collaborate across fields, work on …

Classroom Strategies To Increase Language And Communication Of Dual Language Learners, Lori Ruiz

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This action research was inspired by the researcher’s interest to better understand teaching strategies to help students who are Dual Language Learners (DLLs) improve their English language, communication skills, and classroom engagement. The researcher wanted to know how modeling and visual cues affect the language and communication abilities of preschool DLLs in the classroom. Over four weeks, the researcher observed three four-year-old DLL students in a public, full-day, inclusive preschool setting. To determine the students’ levels on the English Language Acquisitions objectives, the researcher used an embedded mixed-methods design by collecting and interpreting observations before entering them into Teaching Strategies …

The Current - Volume 35 Issue 3, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Arranging And Communication Techniques For The Studio Music Producer: A Curriculum, Elizabeth A. Rajcok

Masters Theses

College music students who desire to pursue careers in the commercial music industry would benefit from learning all aspects of music production, including the techniques of rhythm section instruments and the intricacies of various genres. However, courses that provide students with hands-on training in communicating and arranging within a recording studio are lacking in residential collegiate contemporary and commercial music degrees. Students lacking in multi- instrument knowledge and immersion in contemporary genres may find their insufficiency is an impediment when functioning in their desired profession as a music producer post-college. The curriculum project detailed in this study is designed to …

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 1 - September 19, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 1 - September 19, 2024. 16 pages.