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A Research Center At The End Of The World A Study Of Local Writing Practices In A Global Context, Ana María Cortés Lagos Jan 2024

A Research Center At The End Of The World A Study Of Local Writing Practices In A Global Context, Ana María Cortés Lagos

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How do transnational flows and collaborations shape scientific research writing? What role do local language practices play in a global science context? Or how do phenomena of globalization and internationalization impact the work of scientists writing for local audiences and “with a local eye”? Through a case study drawing on memory, archival material, and interviews, this dissertation explores the language practices of a team of vaccine researchers working from a country in the global semi-periphery (Chile). Drawing on elements of mobility, activity and genre theories, this study traces the work of these scientists across space and time and shows how …

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Paradise Lost: The Effect Of Judicial Review On Congressional Debate, Laura E. Jenkins Jan 2024

Paradise Lost: The Effect Of Judicial Review On Congressional Debate, Laura E. Jenkins

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How does judicial supremacy affect constitutional deliberation in Congress? Normative critics of judicial supremacy argue that judicial supremacy warps congressional debate by disincentivizing members of Congress from independently considering the moral and legal issues at stake in legislation. As this dissertation’s quantitative analysis, topic modeling, and qualitative textual analysis show, the Supreme Court’s decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) disincentivized members of Congress from engaging in independent constitutional interpretation and normative argumentation. Before the Supreme Court’s decision in Sebelius, members of both parties debated the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate and used constitutional …

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Three Essays On Food Insecurity, Cognition, And Food Assistance In The Context Of Aging And Family Dynamics, Dongmei Zuo Jan 2024

Three Essays On Food Insecurity, Cognition, And Food Assistance In The Context Of Aging And Family Dynamics, Dongmei Zuo

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This dissertation consists of three chapters pertaining to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation, food insecurity, cognition impairment, and sibling correlation in SNAP participation over the life course. Participation in SNAP among eligible adults 60 and older is much lower than among the younger population, and rates continue to decline throughout the life course while, at the same time, the risk of cognitive impairment increases. The relationship between food insecurity and health outcomes among adults has garnered increasing attention. Some previous studies found an association between food insecurity and cognition outcomes among older adults. However, they were hampered by not …

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Three Papers On Intergenerational Relationships In China, Wencheng Zhang Jan 2024

Three Papers On Intergenerational Relationships In China, Wencheng Zhang

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This dissertation examines the changes in China's social and demographic landscape and their effects on adult children's relationships with their elderly parents. It focuses on how modernization, urban migration, lower birth rates, and an aging population have transformed traditional filial piety norms and intergenerational expectations in Chinese society. The first paper aims to investigate the association between children’s economic status and parents’ self-rated health and examine the potential mediating mechanisms for this relationship. Utilizing the 2014 wave of the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), this study predicted parent’s self-rated health from children’s economic status using inverse probability of treatment …

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Examining The Influence Of Demographics On Workers’ Experiences Of Psychosocial Risk In The Canadian Construction And Extractive Industries, Melanie Denaige Mcdonnell Jan 2024

Examining The Influence Of Demographics On Workers’ Experiences Of Psychosocial Risk In The Canadian Construction And Extractive Industries, Melanie Denaige Mcdonnell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Development And Validation Of Transportation Resilience Scale: An Empirical Study, Hilal Huseyinli Jan 2024

Development And Validation Of Transportation Resilience Scale: An Empirical Study, Hilal Huseyinli

Student Theses and Dissertations

Transportation resilience is quite ubiquitous topic among modern research works; however, a common characteristic of those papers is that they do not reveal the details of this topic from construction engineering and management perspectives. Therefore, there is no clear understanding of what factors in particular directly or indirectly impact the level of resilience in the transportation sphere.

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Family Engagement: Barriers, Perceptions, And Responsibilities, Carla Jean Singleton Narlesky Jan 2024

Family Engagement: Barriers, Perceptions, And Responsibilities, Carla Jean Singleton Narlesky

Student Theses and Dissertations

Twenty years of research report that family engagement makes a difference in student achievement and well-being. However, most of that research was conducted in urban and suburban settings. Therefore, there is a vital need to explore family engagement in rural settings. This study focused on that. The purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to discover the barriers rural families face when engaging with their child’s school while understanding their perceptions, roles, and responsibilities towards establishing and creating a reciprocal family engagement partnership. Using Bronfenbrenner’s’ ecological systems theory, research was conducted focusing on the first layer, microsystem. Approximately 120 participants …

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Investigation Into The Influences Of Emotional Intelligence And Cultural Intelligence On Students’ Public-School Experiences, Rania Maalouf Jan 2024

Investigation Into The Influences Of Emotional Intelligence And Cultural Intelligence On Students’ Public-School Experiences, Rania Maalouf

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to develop an understanding of how students’ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) influence their communication with teachers and peers. This investigation is rooted in Daniel Goleman’s Theory of Emotional Intelligence and Christopher Earley’s work on Cultural Intelligence. Responses from one-on-one interviews with five teachers were analyzed for qualitative data. The analysis led to eleven emerging themes. The findings indicate that students’ EQ and CQ can influence students’ communications with peers and teachers. When students possess EQ skills such as naming emotions, recognizing others’ emotions, and responding appropriately to those emotions their …

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Interventions For At-Risk Students And Their Impacts On Autonomy, Connectedness, And Competence In Missouri Public High Schools, David Dawson Jan 2024

Interventions For At-Risk Students And Their Impacts On Autonomy, Connectedness, And Competence In Missouri Public High Schools, David Dawson

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the interventions and strategies used with students considered at-risk of dropping out of high school in Missouri public high schools. Self-determination theory was used to explain how students became motivated to stay in school when their need for competence, connection, and autonomy are fulfilled. Based on a case study design, this study collected qualitative data by interviewing high school administrators, high school counselors, and high school teachers. One theme from the data showed that the more connected a student was to school, the higher chance that student had of graduating. Another theme …

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A Qualitative Study On The Impact Of Covid-19 On The Transition From Classroom To Virtual Learning Among Elementary School Teachers With Underrepresented Students In A Rural School District, Pacey Bowens Jan 2024

A Qualitative Study On The Impact Of Covid-19 On The Transition From Classroom To Virtual Learning Among Elementary School Teachers With Underrepresented Students In A Rural School District, Pacey Bowens

Student Theses and Dissertations

In the spring of 2020, the academic school year for all educational institutions was tremendously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused great concern with school administrations, teachers, parents, students, and their communities. In the fall of 2020 and the following two years, many school decision-makers responded by offering students options to attend either in-person, virtually, or both. Unfortunately, the decisions obstructed the learning capabilities of the minority student population, affecting their academic and social well-being. This qualitative case study explored how teachers rapidly pivoted from their natural face-to-face classroom settings and the challenges and barriers encountered while creating new …

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Examining The Influence Of Principals’ Servant Leadership Practices On Teachers’ Perceived Stress In Elementary Schools, Jennifer Ann Rankin Jan 2024

Examining The Influence Of Principals’ Servant Leadership Practices On Teachers’ Perceived Stress In Elementary Schools, Jennifer Ann Rankin

Student Theses and Dissertations

Stress experienced by elementary teachers is common, and teachers often discover that stress reduces job satisfaction, performance, and overall well-being. A record number of teachers feel marginalized and leave the profession due to high levels of stress in schools. The current study employed a phenomenological research design and gathered qualitative data from 12 elementary teachers and three corresponding principals who are considered self-sacrificing servant leaders as a possible source of reducing their perceived stress through dyadic relationships. The four attributes of servant leadership conceptually outlined a deductive framework to include an administrator’s ability to communicate servant leadership through expressions of …

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Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Kindergarten Student Behavior, Hannah L. Allen Jan 2024

Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Kindergarten Student Behavior, Hannah L. Allen

Student Theses and Dissertations

The extreme mitigation measures of the COVID-19 pandemic had many negative impacts on children’s mental health and behavior. This study sought to examine the effects of COVID-19 mitigation strategies on kindergarten student misconduct post-COVID-19. For this study, kindergarten students’ office discipline referrals (ODRs) from one school district in the Bootheel region of southeast Missouri were compared to determine if differences existed among kindergarten student behaviors. Two groups were utilized in this study: Group A, consisting of pre-COVID-19 ODRs, and Group B, post-COVID-19 ODRs. This study found a statistically significant difference in the number of ODRs pre- and post-COVID-19. However, the …

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High School Reimagined: Student, Teacher, Parent, Administrator Perceptions Of One High School’S Experience With The Covid-19 Global Pandemic, Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr. Jan 2024

High School Reimagined: Student, Teacher, Parent, Administrator Perceptions Of One High School’S Experience With The Covid-19 Global Pandemic, Lawrence J. Eberlin, Jr.

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to describe student, parent, teacher, and administrator (stakeholder) experiences at one large, suburban high school in South Carolina during the COVID-19 global pandemic from March 2020 to June 2022. To inform the school and district leaders’ decision-making process, the researcher applied path-goal theory to frame the study. Based upon a phenomenological design, the researcher collected qualitative data through four separate stakeholder focus groups and stakeholders’ written responses to a follow-up question. Using three research questions which focused on the high school schedule, the delivery of instruction, and the high school’s responses to the pandemic, …

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Growing Pains: An Arkansas Case Study On Adolescent Autonomy And Access To Puberty Blockers For Gender-Affirming Care, Katherine T. Litaker Jan 2024

Growing Pains: An Arkansas Case Study On Adolescent Autonomy And Access To Puberty Blockers For Gender-Affirming Care, Katherine T. Litaker

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

Arkansas Act 626 outlaws any gender-affirming medical treatment for persons under eighteen years of age. This Note focuses on the evolving litigation surrounding Arkansas Act 626, the potential repercussions of the issues facing transgender adolescents, and the legal protections that may be implemented whether or not Arkansas Act 626 is upheld as a constitutional piece of legislation. It begins by examining the standard bases for administering puberty blocker treatments and addressing many of the misconceptions in medical treatment that have influenced the shaping of legislation on transgender healthcare. The Note discusses the current legal barricades for adolescents trying to access …

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The Color Of Money: How Our Broken Campaign Finance System Fuels Racial Inequality, Blair T. Page Jan 2024

The Color Of Money: How Our Broken Campaign Finance System Fuels Racial Inequality, Blair T. Page

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

The laws upholding our campaign finance system are inadequate and under-enforced. These problems are felt disproportionately by African American voters. Election law experts agree that the structure and enforcement authority of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) severely limits the ability of the agency to achieve its goals. Several Supreme Court decisions have also limited the ability of Congress to control campaign contributions and expenditures. Tracking expenditures from corporations, groups, and individuals (to the extent possible), will show the link between favorable outcomes for these groups and their detrimental effects on African Americans. While closing racial disparities in wealth allows for …

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Minutes From January 24 2024, University Senate Jan 2024

Minutes From January 24 2024, University Senate

University Senate Minutes

Minutes from January 24 2024 University Senate Meeting

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Targeted Repression Of Topa By Crispri Reveals A Critical Function For Balanced Dna Topoisomerase I Activity In The Chlamydia Trachomatis Developmental Cycle, Li Shen, Leiqiong Gao, Abigail R. Swoboda, Scot P. Ouellette Jan 2024

Targeted Repression Of Topa By Crispri Reveals A Critical Function For Balanced Dna Topoisomerase I Activity In The Chlamydia Trachomatis Developmental Cycle, Li Shen, Leiqiong Gao, Abigail R. Swoboda, Scot P. Ouellette

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterium that is responsible for the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection. Changes in DNA topology in this pathogen have been linked to its pathogenicity-associated developmental cycle. Here, evidence is provided that the balanced activity of DNA topoisomerases contributes to controlling Chlamydia developmental processes. Utilizing catalytically inactivated Cas12 (dCas12)-based clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats interference (CRISPRi) technology, we demonstrate targeted knockdown of chromosomal topA transcription in C. trachomatis without detected toxicity of dCas12. Repression of topA impaired the developmental cycle of C. trachomatis mostly through disruption of its differentiation from a replicative form …

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Preference For Online Psychotherapy: A Comparison Study Of Stigma, Attitudes, And Intentions, Travis Stewart Jan 2024

Preference For Online Psychotherapy: A Comparison Study Of Stigma, Attitudes, And Intentions, Travis Stewart

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Abstract Objective: There is clear evidence that rates of mental health disorders among college students are increasing, and many students experiencing mental health difficulties do not engage in treatment. Some evidence suggests that telehealth may be a way to increase access to care. Research conducted prior to the pandemic suggests that students generally favor in-person treatment over online treatment, but little data has been collected following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to clarify if this trend persists. The proposed research sought to understand how treatment perceptions may have shifted following the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data was collected from 350 …

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Bullying Involvement And Depression Among Youth With Adhd: Is Positive Parenting Protective?, Jessica A. Simmons Jan 2024

Bullying Involvement And Depression Among Youth With Adhd: Is Positive Parenting Protective?, Jessica A. Simmons

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Abstract Background: Youth with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased independent risk for bullying involvement or depression yet the topic of bullying involvement and depression in ADHD is poorly understood and largely considered without a guiding theoretical framework. Research on the relation between ADHD and bullying is still in its early stages and less is known about the risk and protective factors that may contribute to the development or buffering of depression in these youth. Family factors such as positive parenting promote resilience in children with ADHD, help reduce the risk for youth depression and help to …

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Hillview Health Center Report 2022 2023, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury. Jan 2024

Hillview Health Center Report 2022 2023, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Medicaid Examinations

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Microplastic Pollution From Tires Found In Air Near Roadways, Clara Turnage Jan 2024

Microplastic Pollution From Tires Found In Air Near Roadways, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi researchers have been investigating what happens when the rubber meets the road, and their results have led to a published paper.

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High Target Homology Does Not Guarantee Inhibition: Aminothiazoles Emerge As Inhibitors Of Plasmodium Falciparum, Sandra Johannsen, Robin M. Gierse, Arne KrüGer, Rachel L. Edwards, Vittoria Nanna, Anna Fontana, Di Zhu, Tiziana Masini, Lais Pessanha De Carvalho, Mael Poizat, Bart Kieftenbelt, Dana M. Hodge, Sophie University Of Nebraska-Lincoln,, Daan Bunt, Antoine Lacour, Atanaz Shams, Kamila Anna Meissner, Edmarcia Elisa De Souza, Melloney Dröge, Bernard Van Vliet, Jack Den Hartog, Michael C. Hutter, Jana Held, Audrey R. Odom John, Carsten Wrenger, Anna K.H. Hirsch Jan 2024

High Target Homology Does Not Guarantee Inhibition: Aminothiazoles Emerge As Inhibitors Of Plasmodium Falciparum, Sandra Johannsen, Robin M. Gierse, Arne KrüGer, Rachel L. Edwards, Vittoria Nanna, Anna Fontana, Di Zhu, Tiziana Masini, Lais Pessanha De Carvalho, Mael Poizat, Bart Kieftenbelt, Dana M. Hodge, Sophie University Of Nebraska-Lincoln,, Daan Bunt, Antoine Lacour, Atanaz Shams, Kamila Anna Meissner, Edmarcia Elisa De Souza, Melloney Dröge, Bernard Van Vliet, Jack Den Hartog, Michael C. Hutter, Jana Held, Audrey R. Odom John, Carsten Wrenger, Anna K.H. Hirsch

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

In this study, we identified three novel compound classes with potent activity against Plasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous human malarial parasite. Resistance of this pathogen to known drugs is increasing, and compounds with different modes of action are urgently needed. One promising drug target is the enzyme 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5- phosphate synthase (DXPS) of the methylerythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway for which we have previously identified three active compound classes against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The close structural similarities of the active sites of the DXPS enzymes of P. falciparum and M. tuberculosis prompted investigation of their antiparasitic action, all classes …

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Power Grid Resiliency Enhancement Against Flood-Induced Hazards, Mohadese Movahednia Jan 2024

Power Grid Resiliency Enhancement Against Flood-Induced Hazards, Mohadese Movahednia

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Natural disasters, such as floods, may damage power system assets and lead to widespread and long outages. The impact of flood can be alleviated by preventive actions such as installing tiger dams around power substations before the flood. In this regard, it is imperative that critical substations are identified in terms of the connected load and imposed costs to the system. This study presents a resource allocation approach for protecting power substations against flood events a day ahead of the event. First, the required information for the model is extracted. Flood probability distribution functions are used to generate several flood …

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January 24, 2024, The Dakota Student Jan 2024

January 24, 2024, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Moderating Effect Of Music Activity On The Relationship Between Religious Struggles And Social Anxiety, Benjamin Joseph Phelps Jan 2024

Moderating Effect Of Music Activity On The Relationship Between Religious Struggles And Social Anxiety, Benjamin Joseph Phelps

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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At-Risk Students’ Self-Determination Through The Lens Of Alternate Graduation Programs, Donka Catalina Flaig Jan 2024

At-Risk Students’ Self-Determination Through The Lens Of Alternate Graduation Programs, Donka Catalina Flaig

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

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The Power Of Spiritual Leadership In The Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults, Stefanie Mingari Jan 2024

The Power Of Spiritual Leadership In The Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults, Stefanie Mingari

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

Executive Summary Faith and spirituality are becoming increasingly sought-after anchors in mounting challenges in the contemporary world. The need for effective leadership, spiritual guidance, and mentorship have become more pivotal. Evidence also suggests that spiritual leadership values and practices are related to leadership effectiveness and encompass the behaviors needed to motivate oneself, satisfy spiritual well-being, and positively influence others within that organization. However, more research has yet to explore how spirituality affects leadership behavior and action in faith-based programs such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This study explored the lived experiences of RCIA leaders and participants …

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The Use Of Fecal Microbiota Transplant In Overcoming And Modulating Resistance To Anti-Pd-1 Therapy In Patients With Skin Cancer, Tahne Vongsavath, Rodd Rohmani, Kyaw Min Tun, Vignan Manne Jan 2024

The Use Of Fecal Microbiota Transplant In Overcoming And Modulating Resistance To Anti-Pd-1 Therapy In Patients With Skin Cancer, Tahne Vongsavath, Rodd Rohmani, Kyaw Min Tun, Vignan Manne

Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Research

While immune checkpoint inhibitors have evolved into the standard of care for advanced melanoma, 40–50% of melanoma cases progress while on therapies. The relationship between bacterium and carcinogenesis is well founded, such as in H. pylori in gastric cancers, and Fusobacterium in colorectal cancers. This interplay between dysbiosis and carcinogenesis questions whether changes in the microbiome could affect treatment. Thus, FMT may find utility in modifying the efficacy of anti-PD-1. This review aims to examine the use of FMT in treatment-resistant melanoma. A literature search was performed using the keywords “fecal microbiota transplant” and “skin cancer”. Studies were reviewed for …

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Determining Best Diet And Temperature Regime Of Monkeyface Pricklebacks (Cebidichthys Violaceus) For Aquaculture, Luke C. Townsend Jan 2024

Determining Best Diet And Temperature Regime Of Monkeyface Pricklebacks (Cebidichthys Violaceus) For Aquaculture, Luke C. Townsend

Master's Theses

Wild freshwater eel populations are threatened due to overfishing and habitat degradation. Attempts to use aquaculture to close the eel life cycle have yet to be commercially adapted, owing largely to their complex lifecycle. Monkeyface pricklebacks (Cebidichthys violaceus) are intertidal fish that may serve as an alternative species for freshwater eels in aquaculture, as they possess several beneficial characteristics. This study aimed to optimize diet and culture temperatures to maximize monkeyface prickleback cultures by measuring growth, condition, metabolic rates, fillet composition, and critical thermal maximum (CTmax) of juvenile fish that were reared in two separate experiments: (1) on four different …

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The Effects Of Personal Listening Device Use On Hearing Loss And Amplification Stigma, Chelsea Tipton Jan 2024

The Effects Of Personal Listening Device Use On Hearing Loss And Amplification Stigma, Chelsea Tipton

Student Theses and Dissertations

The study aimed to analyze the impact of the frequent use of personal listening devices on college student's perception of individuals who wear hearing aids. Furthermore, this thesis aimed to determine if college students who use personal listening devices more frequently rate individuals who wear hearing aids more favorably than students who use personal listening devices less often. Participants completed a survey that included pictures of individuals with and without hearing aids. The participants were asked to rate the images within the survey based on their perception of how physically competent, cognitively competent, and how well their peers accepted the …

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