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The Migrant - Tennessee Ornithological Society

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Getting Unstuck: Moving Forward In Completing Your Dissertation Or Thesis, Robyn Hess

Bear GRADS

A thesis or dissertation is likely to be one of the most comprehensive writing projects that you will ever attempt. Given the complexity of this task, it is easy for students to become stuck in their process. It can happen at any time and is especially problematic when there are looming deadlines. This presentation will highlight some of the common sticking points and offer suggestions for how to keep moving forward in your progress.

The Ethics Of Customizable Ai-Generated Pornography, Aaron Yarmel, Jonathan Lang

Midwest Ethics Symposium

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The Ethics Of Ai And Robotics In Kitchens And Food Systems, Rachel Robison-Greene

Midwest Ethics Symposium

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School Counseling Psychology Internship, Sarah S. Gathje

Research & Creative Achievement Day

This is a summary of my school counseling internship through the psychology program at WSU. I completed it on site at Caledonia Middle/High School under the supervision of school counselor Brent Schroeder. I was able to learn counseling techniques for individuals and groups of students, help teach character development lessons, attend meetings, and learn what goes on behind the scenes in the life of a school counselor.

Ai, Domination And Control Of Humanity's Future, William D'Alessandro

Midwest Ethics Symposium

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Leveraging The Protocols For Native American Archival Materials To Support Indigenous Digital Collections: A Case Study From The Sherman Indian Museum Digital Project, Eric L. Milenkiewicz

Journal of Western Archives

The Sherman Indian Museum houses a rich collection of archival materials that document the student experience, institutional culture, and community history of California’s sole remaining off-reservation American Indian boarding school. To broaden access to its collection for community and scholarly use, the museum partnered with the University of California, Riverside Library on a grant-funded project to digitize and provide online access to nearly 14,000 items from their collection. With a shared understanding of the unique ethical and communal protocols present in a digital project of this scope, the two repositories turned toward the standards and goals articulated in Protocols for …

I Am A "Fruit Eater": Predicting Fruit And Vegetable Consumption With Approach Self-As-Doer Identities, Melisandra R. Mclaughlin, Abree A. Dieterman, Katelyn R. Kelley, Hannah B. Dunlavy, Ashley M. Lenarz

Research & Creative Achievement Day

The daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables is 1.5-2 cups and 2-3 cups, respectively, but only one in 10 adults in the United States are meeting those recommendations (CDC, 2019). Research on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) indicates healthy eating behaviors can be predicted by intentions and other components of the theory (McDermott et al., 2015). Likewise, the self-as-doer, an identity that aims to describe individuals in terms of doing a behavior, also predicts healthy eating. However, less research has explored how the orientation of a doer identity predicts fruit and vegetable consumption. Those with an approach doer …

Health Literacy And Behaviors Among Students In Health Vs. Non-Health-Related Majors: Implications For Substance Use, Socialization, And Wellbeing, Amelie H. Pflamminger, Erin M. Farina, Ashley Lenarz

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Purpose: College is a pivotal time for young adults in relation to new experiences and behaviors. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine whether students' major relates to health literacy, substance use, peer behavior, and mental health. Prior research found a significant difference in substance use behaviors by college major (Chen & Chen, 2020), and students in health-related fields of study showed higher levels of health literacy, while students in non-health related majors showed weaknesses across all dimensions (Rababah et al., 2019). This study aims to expand on prior research by examining the relationship between health behaviors and …

My Internship Experience At The Winona Dac, Cameron P. Shores

Research & Creative Achievement Day

The DAC is a nonprofit organization that is funded by the government. I will talk about what the DAC is and what they do for the community. I will also talk about my experience as an intern at the DAC and what I learned while I was there. I will finish by talking about why the DAC and similar organizations are important and how they do much good for the disabled community.

An Integrative Approach To The Existential Problem Of Evil In A Post Pandemic World, Jacob Byrd

Liberty University Research Week

Within the past few years, the world has experienced a unique iteration of the problem of evil due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to this, Christian theologians, and especially pastors, have been left to provide answers in the wake of the sufferings caused by the pandemic. For instance, studies have shown a correlation between the pandemic and a mass increase in mental illness in the United States. This is one data point among many instances that add to the uniqueness of the recent, heightened, and widespread existential problem produced by the pandemic. How, then, with the many …

Empowering Picu Nurses: Enhancing Awareness And Understanding Of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome-Pediatric (Pics-P), Carissa A. Newman, Janelle A. Strain

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Statement of the Problem: Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS-p) threatens the health of children following a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) stay. Morbidities associated with PICS-p can affect children's cognitive, functional, social, and emotional domains. Purpose: The project aimed to increase awareness of the term PICS-p, increasing knowledge and understanding among nursing staff, and developing their ability to identify patients at risk for developing PICS-p. Method: The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Healthcare was used to facilitate this project. 20 PICU nurses completed an educational module with a pre/post quiz to analyze learning outcomes about PICS-p. Interventions: …

Friendship Center, Abigail L. Wolfe

Research & Creative Achievement Day

This is a poster about my internship experience at the Friendship Center. The main focus of my internship was a club that I created called Joyful Aging. Joyful Aging is a club that focuses on finding joy in new experiences and topics. I was also involved in something the facility called tech appointments. Tech appointments are there to help the members with any technological issues they come across.

Binder, Tyler A. Peaster, Lindsey M. Davenport, Madelyn Little, Alex Bales

ATU Scholars Symposium

Binder is a mobile application that aims to introduce readers to a book recommendation service that appeals to devoted and casual readers. The main goal of Binder is to enrich book selection and reading experience. This project was created in response to deficiencies in the mobile space for book suggestions, library management, and reading personalization. The tools we used to create the project include Visual Studio, .Net Maui Framework, C#, XAML, CSS, MongoDB, NoSQL, Git, GitHub, and Figma. The project’s selection of books were sourced from the Google Books repository. Binder aims to provide an intuitive interface that allows users …

Exploring The Possible Mental Health And Wellbeing Benefits Of Video Games For Adult Players, Rayna N. Van Keuren

ATU Scholars Symposium

Introduction: This poster is a summary of a research paper that I analyzed titled “Exploring the possible mental health and wellbeing benefits of video games for adult players: A cross-sectional study.”

Research Question: This poster will analyze a research paper that explores the possible positive or negative effects that video gaming has on player well-being and psychological health and identify any correlations between player demographics and game genre.

Methods: The method of data collection this research paper used was an anonymous cross-sectional survey that was hosted on google forms. 177 variables were analyzed including player demographics, video …

Competency To Stand Trial Evaluations: Using Vignettes With Patients Who Lack Insight, Katelyn Fuller

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

In the United States, an attorney may request a competency to stand trial evaluation if they are concerned that their client is not mentally fit to adequately participate in their case and defense. Patients found incompetent must undergo treatment for restoration of competency, regardless of their willingness. Clinicians and psychiatrists may use vignettes, or hypothetical scenarios, to help restore competency if the patient lacks insight into their mental illness. While vignettes have been well documented in studying attitudes and awareness, decision making, and identifying mental illness, there is little to no research into their use in psychiatric hospitals due to …

The Sociocultural Factors Keeping Single American Men Out Of International Cross-Cultural Ministry, Caleb Rorke

Liberty University Research Week

For generations, an imbalance between the number of men, particularly single men, on the mission field has been far exceeded by that of women. The causes of this discrepancy are a common topic of discussion in missiological spheres, but little research has been found to provide data on this issue. It is this gap that this research project seeks to close. As Jesus’ mandate in Matthew 28 is to result in the gospel making its way to every nation and culture, so is every member of the Body of Christ intended to take part, women and men. Due to varying …

Mental Toughness And Coping Skills In College Athletes, Kaidon Salter

Liberty University Research Week

This paper examines the mental toughness and coping skills in college athletes, which are measured by The Athletic Coping Skills Inventory-28 (ASCI-28) questionnaire. The ASCI-28 is designed to gauge mental toughness and coping skills in athletes in seven crucial areas. These areas can impact performance, for example, handling setbacks, thriving under pressure, and staying focused. The survey will be sent out to all 500+ of the Liberty University student-athletes through email. This tool is simply a psychological assessment, meaning that it can help observe the crucial “mind game” side of sports. It is helpful because it can show not only …

The Relationship Between Social Media Usage, Loneliness, And Mindfulness In College Students, Edward Cook

Liberty University Research Week

In recent years, both social media usage and loneliness have been increasing for young adults. While previous work has revealed a relationship between social media usage and loneliness among young adults, the purpose of the current study is to examine if mindfulness mediates this relationship and if different types of social media engagement moderate this relationship. We hypothesize that higher social media usage will be related to higher loneliness, which will be mediated by lower mindfulness, and that specific types of social media engagement will moderate the relationship between higher social media usage and higher loneliness. Participants will complete a …

The Psychology Behind Storytelling, Stephanie Russak

Liberty University Research Week

This paper will examine the art of storytelling and how humanity is psychologically wired to crave stories. While humans used to tell stories to point to a food supply, ward off danger, or preserve family history, today, people gather in front of movie screens, theater stages, and concert halls. This paper will explore that evolutionary process and how stories remain prevalent in the modern era. It will explore the question “What compels our brain to capture its waning attention span and listen to a story?” This paper looks deeper into what psychologists call “narrative transportation” and how the brain engages …

The Examination Of The Relationship Social Media Usage And Self-Diagnosis Of Mental Disorders, Felicity West

ATU Scholars Symposium

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between algorithmic social media platforms and self-diagnosis of mental disorders. Looking specifically at psychopathology, the enhancements and pioneering of new algorithmic social media platforms have made the facilitation of forged disorders and exaggerated symptoms quickly widespread. The most notable example, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), has led a plethora of youth to self-diagnose and romanticize one of the most serious and rare mental health disorders recognized by the APA (Hatigan et al., 2023). This becomes increasingly problematic because it diminishes the severity and urgency for those who are clinically diagnosed with DID. To investigate the …

Applying Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Trends To Modest Tween Fashion, Hannah Grace Shirley

Liberty University Research Week

This research explores how current fashion trends can be adapted to fit the modesty values of Christian tween girls. Analyzing cultural beliefs, fashion trends, and the needs of Christian families with daughters will inform a small collection of age-appropriate, modest clothing for middle school girls. A review of literature, both Christian and secular, provides a picure of current influences on fashion. In today’s culture, relatively new ideas about homosexuality, transgenderism, marriage, and sex shape how many people, especially women, act and dress. Where clothing once emphasized femininity and modesty, most women’s clothing today emphasizes comfort or sexuality. These changes also …

Beyond The Horizon Glows: A Poetic Reimagining Of Augustine’S Philosophy Of Memoria, Sarah Tate

Liberty University Research Week

This oral presentation delivers an original collection of poetry composed around St. Augustine’s idea of memoria (memory) as outlined in his autobiographical Confessions. The poetic collection “Beyond the Horizon Glows” follows the same framework of the introspective work as it moves from personal recollection to exploring more abstract notions, such as memory, time, and creation. In this sense, the collection echoes the Augustinian philosophy of how memory acts as the catalyst for retrospective meaning, bridging the gap between man, world, and God. This collection treats memory as the profound concept that it is, framing it as an entry to a …

A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Factors That Contribute To Persistence In Online Doctoral Programs For Students With Learning Disabilities Or Adhd, Jerry Pitts

Liberty University Research Week

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to discover the factors that contributed to persistence in online doctoral programs for students with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The theory guiding this study was Tinto’s theory of student persistence, as it suggested the more students were academically and socially integrated into their institution, the more likely they were to persist in their studies. The Central research question of this study is, “What are the factors that contribute to persistence in online doctoral programs for students with LD and ADHD?” Participants in this study consisted of seven …

Feelings Of Loneliness And Their Associations With The Type Of Social Media Use In College Students: Mixed Methods Study, Andrei Sigunov

Liberty University Research Week

The issue of loneliness remains a big concern for a number of people nowadays. Loneliness appears as a predictor and an outcome of many mental impairments. Response to loneliness may be observed from behavioral and physiological sides by exploring subjective feelings and autonomic nervous response. There is an increasing number of social media users which results in increased screen time. The evidence of these relationships is mixed. Whereas some articles suggest that time spent on social media has a negative impact on people and increases feelings of loneliness, other studies give evidence that it may help people maintain or even …

Name, Image, And Likeness: Assesing One's "Brand Identity", Nathan Sharp

Liberty University Research Week

Our research will envelop the growing topic of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Unlike in recent years, collegiate athletes can now market themselves, similarly to professional athletes, and receive monetary compensation for things such as brand deals, corporate advertisements, and merchandise sales. The purpose of our research project is to further understand the phycological aspect behind this movement regarding how individual athletes view their own ‘brand identity.’ This encapsulates their perception in a public scene, athletic performance, and marketability based on geography, school notoriety, and sport. Quantitative data and important demographic information will be collected using the “Athlete Brand Identity …

Covid-19 Pandemic Experiences: Relationship With Loneliness Of Current College Students, Nicole Airesman

Liberty University Research Week

Loneliness is an urgent public health concern resulting in negative outcomes, ranging from depression, anxiety, and suicidality to poorer physical health, sleep, and cognitive processes. The development of chronic loneliness was potentially catalyzed by the implementation of COVID-19 policies resulting in disrupted social networks – disruptions that may have disparately impacted adolescent social-cognitive development. Using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, the purpose is to determine if COVID-19 Impact – individuals’ distinct pandemic experiences – relates to current loneliness and PERMA well-being factors for Liberty University students, many of whom were adolescents during COVID-19. The following research questions are investigated: (1) What …

Complementary Alternative Medicine (Cam) And Nausea And Vomiting During Pregnancy (Nvp) Across Diverse Demographics: Pilot Data Collection, Erin Chocklett

Liberty University Research Week

Current research explores the experiences and prevalence of nausea and vomiting among pregnant women, but much is still unknown about how women choose to treat NVP. A plethora of research, documents differences in experiences among pregnant women in the severity of NVP, and its outcomes on pregnancy and infant health. There are options considered alternative health treatments, that focus on more holistic and natural approaches for preventing and treating the symptoms of NVP. Previous work done by Dr. Linnaya Graf and Dr. Debra Blackett provides a comprehensive dive into the literature exploring the Perceptions of Using Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) …

Analysis Of Rankings Of Causal Factors Of Substance Use, Elizabeth Mathews

Liberty University Research Week

This study investigates and compares causal factors associated with substance use among both students and professionals. This study focuses on a range of biological, environmental, and psychological evidence-based causal factors for substance use and misuse. The goal of this research is to explore how novices and experts conceptualize factors related to substance use. Forty-seven residential undergraduate psychology students from Liberty University participated in evaluating 18 evidence-based causal factors using concept mapping to explain how implicit cognitive processing – rather than just explicit processing – informs substance use risk. Additionally, professionals in psychology, counseling, and social work in the general Lynchburg …

The Perceptions And Experiences Of Divine Grace And Gratitude To God Among Christian And Non-Christian Populations: A Consensual Qualitative Research-Modified Approach, Miriam Bowser

Liberty University Research Week

Grace and gratitude to God have recently emerged as prevalent topics within positive psychology for their benefits such as mental, physical, and relational well-being. However, the relationship between these two concepts has been neglected in empirical research. The current study aims to address this gap in the literature and investigate how Christian and non-Christian lay populations perceive divine grace and gratitude to God. This study attempts to address an additional gap in the literature by comparing both Christian and non-Christian perceptions of grace and gratitude to God, since most current research is heavily limited to Christian populations. Modified consensual qualitative …