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Staff Education To Use Best Practices For Implementing And Utilizing The Digital Depression Screening Tool In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Robert James May 2026

Staff Education To Use Best Practices For Implementing And Utilizing The Digital Depression Screening Tool In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Robert James

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Underdiagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder And Under Utilization Of The Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Sandeep Grewal May 2026

Underdiagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder And Under Utilization Of The Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Sandeep Grewal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Hiit Vs. Mict: Effects On Predicted Vo2 Max & Body Fat Percentage In Adults (8 Weeks), Rebekah Holden May 2026

Hiit Vs. Mict: Effects On Predicted Vo2 Max & Body Fat Percentage In Adults (8 Weeks), Rebekah Holden

Doctorate in Kinesiology

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) compared to Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on predicted VO2 max and body fat percentage in adults over an 8-week period. Despite the World Health Organization’s physical activity recommendations, nearly 1.4 billion people fail to meet these goals, primarily due to time constraints, contributing to a 30% global increase in obesity. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a definitive predictor of all-cause mortality; however, research remains divided on whether low-volume HIIT or traditional MICT is superior for metabolic and cardiovascular adaptation in non-clinical populations. This study compared the …


Lineup Construction Strategies In The Presence Of Within-Person Variability, Abbey M. Greenfield May 2026

Lineup Construction Strategies In The Presence Of Within-Person Variability, Abbey M. Greenfield

Student Theses

Photographic lineups are used more frequently than live lineups, but photographs are not always reliable representations of a person’s appearance. Oftentimes, images used in lineups are drawn from mug books, passports, and driver’s license photographs—which may be outdated. As a result, even when a culprit is correctly identified for inclusion in a lineup, the photograph used may differ significantly from their appearance during the event due to natural changes in appearance (Jenkins et al., 2011). Further, the degree of suspect-filler similarity sufficient to achieve optimal discriminability remains a topic of debate (Fitzgerald et al., 2013). We examined the impact differing …


Interpreting American Sign Language: A Literature Review Of Assistive Technologies, Natalie Louise Paradiso, Emma Grace Kochenderfer May 2026

Interpreting American Sign Language: A Literature Review Of Assistive Technologies, Natalie Louise Paradiso, Emma Grace Kochenderfer

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visually elaborate, spatially oriented linguistic methodology that relies on combinations of hand movements, body positioning, facial expressions, and motion/spatial perception, aspects of which make interpretation difficult for automated machine recognition. Current assistive technology approaches to ASL interpretation are generally within the categories of computer vision models (including deep learning, multi-focus image fusion, and keypoint tracking) and wearable, multimodal/sensor-based approaches (such as smart glasses and inertial-sensor gloves). Within controlled environments, computer vision models perform well. However, when applied to conditions such as non-manual signs/features, signer variability, and rapid assimilation, they falter in processing all aspects …


Raised To Hold Firm: Authoritarian Child-Rearing Values And Opposition To Political Compromise, Morgan Romine May 2026

Raised To Hold Firm: Authoritarian Child-Rearing Values And Opposition To Political Compromise, Morgan Romine

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

This research project examines how at-home values might explain an individual's view on political compromise. Using the 2024 American National Election Studies (ANES) survey data, I study the relationship between authoritarian child-rearing preferences and support for political compromise. While existing research has linked authoritarian values to attitudes such as prejudice and support for strong leaders, less attention has been paid to how those same values shape attitudes toward political negotiation. My hypothesis is that people who prioritize obedience, respect, and good manners over independence and curiosity in children reflect broader goals toward order and stability, and that those preferences translate …


Alone And Radicalized: The Hidden Link Between Isolationism And Political Violence, Zaina Siddiqui May 2026

Alone And Radicalized: The Hidden Link Between Isolationism And Political Violence, Zaina Siddiqui

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

As some socially isolated individuals come to view political violence as legitimate, what exactly draws the line towards political extremism? My findings examine the relationship between loneliness, social marginalization, and support for political violence through psychological theories on radicalization. Using Chapman University’s American Fear Survey Wave 11, I examined the correlation between isolationism and a sense of belonging, with the latter leading to support for political violence and extremism. The project contributes to research on political extremism by focusing on loneliness as a loss of belonging and personal significance rather than on ideology or pathology alone. In my research, I …


Behind The Self-Report: Cognitive Symptoms And Moderating Variables During Covid-19 Quarantine, Ashley H. Jo May 2026

Behind The Self-Report: Cognitive Symptoms And Moderating Variables During Covid-19 Quarantine, Ashley H. Jo

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

A lesser-known impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic is the impairment of cognitive functioning among seemingly unsusceptible, healthy, and young populations. Research suggests that the circumstances of extreme social isolation, incited by the pandemic, have had significantly negative effects across various social, cognitive, and psychological dimensions, with a specific focus on adolescents who are at a unique and more extreme risk than adults and children. By applying the cognitive load theory (CLT) to the COVID-19 quarantine landscape, this study measured the effects of the COVID-19 quarantine on cognitive functioning among those who were adolescents and young adults at the time …


Breaking Down A.B.C.D. (American Born Confused Desi): Dual Identity Struggles & Mental Health Outcomes In South Asian American Youth, Sanchi Kohli, Desiree Crevecoeur-Macphail May 2026

Breaking Down A.B.C.D. (American Born Confused Desi): Dual Identity Struggles & Mental Health Outcomes In South Asian American Youth, Sanchi Kohli, Desiree Crevecoeur-Macphail

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

South Asian American youth are an understudied population in mental health-related research. When looking at data, we saw that in Asian American youth, suicide is the leading cause of death. The current study examined South Asian youth mental health and the confounding factors that lead to suicidality. Including parental pressures, dual identity struggles, and internalized racism. This was done specifically under the guidance of Benet-Martínez & Haritatos’ (2005) theory of Bicultural identity integration. The study described how individuals with compatible or opposing cultural identities perceived their dual identities. In the case of this study, we identified whether South Asian American …


Does Feeling Threatened By Cultural And Demographic Changes Make People More Likely To Support Authoritarian Leaders In The United States?, Jack Brett Krikorian May 2026

Does Feeling Threatened By Cultural And Demographic Changes Make People More Likely To Support Authoritarian Leaders In The United States?, Jack Brett Krikorian

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Does the perception of threat from cultural and demographic transformations increase a tendency to support authoritarian and nationalist views in politics in the United States? While current research indicates that demographic anxiety, rather than economic distress, has fueled support for authoritarian political figures in recent elections, there has been insufficient focus on whether such threat perceptions directly forecast support for authoritarian governance more generally. I argue that individuals who recognize heightened cultural and demographic threats are more inclined to support robust, authoritarian leadership, as perceived threats amplify the psychological necessity for security and order over democratic limitations. I utilize the …


Democratic Legitimacy And Data Governance: Data Privacy Philosophy And Regulatory Preferences In The U.S. Vs Eu, Mia H. Truong May 2026

Democratic Legitimacy And Data Governance: Data Privacy Philosophy And Regulatory Preferences In The U.S. Vs Eu, Mia H. Truong

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and large-scale data collection has intensified tensions between commercial innovation and consumer privacy, raising a fundamental democratic question: do Americans understand their data protections–and does this shape their demand for regulation? The EU and U.S. represent two fundamentally opposed approaches to data privacy regulation: the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) treats personal data as a fundamental human right, rooted in post-WWII constitutional protections against state surveillance and authoritarianism, while the U.S. operates through fragmented, sector-specific state laws that treat personal data as a market commodity. This study is the first to empirically investigate …


Evaluating Team Formation Strategies With Algorithms, Ethan E. Lopez, Andy Vo May 2026

Evaluating Team Formation Strategies With Algorithms, Ethan E. Lopez, Andy Vo

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Effective teamwork is essential for collaborative learning, yet forming compatible student groups remains a persistent challenge. This study explores how algorithmic team-building methods influence students’ social and academic compatibility overtime. To support this investigation, we designed a visual survey system called “The Disco Ball." Evaluating work ethics, lifestyles, behaviors, and communication styles, students were initially assigned to project teams using one of three conditions: (1) random assignment (control), (2) a “most matches” condition maximizing similarity between students, and (3) a “diverse communication styles” condition designed to balance differing interaction preferences. After an initial collaboration period, students were given the opportunity …


Voter Gender And U.S Senatorial Candidate In 2024 Election, Gwenn Ricordel May 2026

Voter Gender And U.S Senatorial Candidate In 2024 Election, Gwenn Ricordel

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

This study examines whether gender influences voters' decisions to support candidates based on the political party of the senatorial candidate in the U.S. Senate elections. While research suggests that gendered stereotypes and perceived issues on ability create a clear gender gap in voting behaviors, this research argues that in high-information national elections, these identify factors come second to party identification and economic outlook. The main goal of this research is to determine whether the gender of the voter truly impacts whether they vote for a candidate based on political party, or whether their decision is rooted more on identity based …


Blue, Red, And Bordered, Estefania Morales Vilchis May 2026

Blue, Red, And Bordered, Estefania Morales Vilchis

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The paper will explore the various social and individual variables that will impact how people perceive immigration as either beneficial to society or a societal threat. Some of the primary variables that will be examined in detail are one’s political affiliation, age, and geographical location; this will address the profound "why" behind our current beliefs on newcomers. The study will particularly address the "Contact Hypothesis" versus "Group Threat Theory" through the lens of how one's personal experiences with immigrants, or lack of, will shape public opinion. The study will focus on the rising psychological issue of "demographic anxiety", specifically, fears …


Parasocial Relationships In Identity & Mental Health, Josephine Railston May 2026

Parasocial Relationships In Identity & Mental Health, Josephine Railston

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Parasocial relationships are one-sided emotional connections people form with media personalities such as influencers, streamers, and celebrities. Although these relationships are inherently unreciprocated, prior research has shown that they can provide meaningful feelings of companionship. While parasocial relationships are often viewed negatively, the current study examined the association between parasocial relationship strength and multiple dimensions of psychological well-being, including loneliness, perceived stress, self-esteem, and behavior mimicry. Grounded in Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, media personalities were conceptualized as role models whose behaviors and attitudes are observed, internalized, and potentially imitated by audiences. Participants completed an online survey assessing the strength of …


Acculturation Pressures And Substance Use Among Latino Populations In The U.S., Julie Misiewicz, Dr. Desiree Crevecoeur-Macphail May 2026

Acculturation Pressures And Substance Use Among Latino Populations In The U.S., Julie Misiewicz, Dr. Desiree Crevecoeur-Macphail

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

In 2001, the Office of the Surgeon General classified Latinos with substance use disorders as a vulnerable population (Villalobos & Bridges, 2018). Although Guerrero et al. (2013) found that rates of substance use among Latinos were comparable to or exceeded those of other ethnic groups, disparities remain in access to and quality of treatment. Early adulthood is considered a high-risk period for substance use, yet Latino individuals may face additional pressures during this developmental stage while exploring identity and navigating acculturation (Unger et al., 2014). Despite documented links between acculturation pressures and substance use, little was understood about how these …


2026-05-06 Queens Take The Catwalk At Annual Seattle U Drag Show, Keagen Brooks-Torres May 2026

2026-05-06 Queens Take The Catwalk At Annual Seattle U Drag Show, Keagen Brooks-Torres

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.


Faith, Science, And Choice: Vaccine Attitudes Among Religious University Students, Jamie Jensen May 2026

Faith, Science, And Choice: Vaccine Attitudes Among Religious University Students, Jamie Jensen

ScholarsArchive Data

These data comprise a Q-methodology study conducted at Brigham Young University among undergraduate students to determine vaccine attitudes in relation to religious and political ideologies. It includes raw sort data, templates for running Q-methodology, and interview transcripts.


Unfixed Bodies, Soph Shufelt May 2026

Unfixed Bodies, Soph Shufelt

Theses

This thesis emerges from that tension between protest and living.  It considers what it means to have one’s existence continually framed as resistance, and how that condition reshapes embodiment, temporality, and identity.  By situating my lived experience within broader social and political structures, I examine how bodily autonomy functions not only as a personal necessity, but as a regulated site of power.  The work that follows investigates how queer and transgender bodies navigate visibility and risk, how time is warped through prolonged struggle, and how survival becomes a form of authorship.


Neuroarchitecture: Color Psychology And Its Impact On The Built Environment, Jean Morgan May 2026

Neuroarchitecture: Color Psychology And Its Impact On The Built Environment, Jean Morgan

Theses

Neuroarchitecture merges neuroscience and architecture, examining how built environments affect our emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. One of the principles of this interdisciplinary topic focuses on Color psychology, which explores the profound influence of colors on human emotions, behaviors, and cognitive responses. In the built environment, the strategic use of color extends beyond aesthetics, shaping user experiences, functionality, and psychological well-being. This thesis explores the interplay between color psychology and architectural design, highlighting how color choices influence mood, productivity, and social interactions within spaces. The main focus will examine the relationship between colors and equal causation in psychological effects. The …


She Absorbs, Jamie Westermeyer May 2026

She Absorbs, Jamie Westermeyer

Theses

Drawing from lived experience, this thesis investigates the ways sensitivity, attentiveness, and emotional labor are cultivated over time, specifically within gendered environments that reward endurance and self-containment. The figures in this work exist within moments of tension—straining, compressing, and distorting under pressures that are often invisible yet deeply felt. This work focuses on endurance—how individuals adapt, absorb, and negotiate expectations placed upon them. My figures operate as both personal and collective bodies, embodying experiences that extend beyond being autobiographical. Moments of physical distortion and emotional discomfort coexist within the sculptures, allowing vulnerability and critique to appear simultaneously. Ultimately, the sculptures …


Interventions For Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia, Christina Khouri, Robert Martin May 2026

Interventions For Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia, Christina Khouri, Robert Martin

Advocate GME

No abstract provided.


The Spatial And Temporal Weeping Over Ruins A Reading Of The Poem “On The Heights Of Pain”, Sami Bin Saleh Bin Yahya Al-Ghamidi May 2026

The Spatial And Temporal Weeping Over Ruins A Reading Of The Poem “On The Heights Of Pain”, Sami Bin Saleh Bin Yahya Al-Ghamidi

UB Journal for Humanities

This study, entitled “The Spatial and temporal weeping over ruins”A reading of the poem “On the Heights of Pain’ by the Poet Saleh Al-Zahrani,” aims to explore the features of pain in contemporary Saudi poetry through an approach that examines grief and lamenting the ruins, and their creative impact on Saleh Al-Zahrani’s poetry. The reading, in its essence, is suggestively directed towards psychological and stylistic horizons this is what is brewing in the poet’s consciousness and what is happening with the reasons for vision and formation towards the poetic self and its relationship with the other in multiple contexts, the …


Analisis Kesenjangan Ketahanan Daerah Dan Risiko Bencana Serta Rekomendasi Berbasis Masyarakat Di Kabupaten Kebumen, Cahyo Riyadi May 2026

Analisis Kesenjangan Ketahanan Daerah Dan Risiko Bencana Serta Rekomendasi Berbasis Masyarakat Di Kabupaten Kebumen, Cahyo Riyadi

Jurnal Sosial Humaniora Terapan

Kebumen Regency is one of the regions in Central Java with high disaster risk. Its Regional Resilience Index (IKD) reached the high category (0.93 in 2025). However, the Disaster Risk Index (IRB) continues to fluctuate in the moderate category (78.88 in 2025). This condition indicates a gap between strengthening institutional capacity and reducing disaster risk. This study aims to analyze the causal factors of this gap and formulate priority policy alternatives to strengthen the linkage between regional resilience and disaster risk reduction. The research employs a descriptive-analytical approach based on secondary data and the USG (Urgency, Seriousness, Growth) method to …


The Role Of Digital Skills Exercises In Developing Higher-Level Thinking Skills, Adel Musaad Alrasheedi, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alfayez May 2026

The Role Of Digital Skills Exercises In Developing Higher-Level Thinking Skills, Adel Musaad Alrasheedi, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alfayez

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Developing students' higher-order thinking skills is a fundamental goal of modern education, as it contributes to preparing a generation capable of analysis, evaluation, and creativity. In this context, the current study aimed to examine the extent to which the exercises in the Digital Skills textbook for the second intermediate grade contribute to the development of higher-order thinking skills according to the revised Bloom's taxonomy. For this purpose, the researchers employed the descriptive-analytical method using content analysis, and prepared a content analysis checklist to evaluate the exercises in the Digital Skills textbooks approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education for the …


The Conceptual Relationship Between Intellectual Awareness And National Identity Among University Students With Disabilities - An Analytical Study, Faisl M. Alqraini May 2026

The Conceptual Relationship Between Intellectual Awareness And National Identity Among University Students With Disabilities - An Analytical Study, Faisl M. Alqraini

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study examines the conceptual correlation between critical cognition and national affiliation among higher education students with disabilities in Saudi Arabia, responding to contemporary educational transformations. Its significance arises from the urgent need to develop an analytical framework linking these paradigms in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, which emphasize solidifying national values and moderation across all student demographics. The study aims to analyze the theoretical dimensions of this relationship and elucidate the role of inclusive university environments in empowering these students intellectually and socially. To achieve this, the Conceptual-Analytical Approach was employed through a comprehensive critical review of educational …


Promoting Digital Citizenship Among Female High School Students In The State Of Kuwait, Nouf S. A. Al-Azmi, Ebtsam A. M. Al-Oudah May 2026

Promoting Digital Citizenship Among Female High School Students In The State Of Kuwait, Nouf S. A. Al-Azmi, Ebtsam A. M. Al-Oudah

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Digital citizenship is a part of country's educational strategy, as it is important to educate learners about their rights and rights of others when communicating virtually. This research aims to shed light on promotion of digital citizenship at secondary level in one of Kuwaiti governorates, investigate its obstacles, propose ways to enhance it. The descriptive survey method was employed, with questionnaire administered to (350) female teachers at secondary level. findings showed teachers strongly agreed with extent to which digital citizenship is promoted at secondary level, particularly regarding encouragement of female students to respect privacy of others on social networking sites …


Genai Agent For Automated Analysis And Personalization Of Drug Prevention Campaigns, Mohammed Aljaafari, Shaymaa E. Sorour May 2026

Genai Agent For Automated Analysis And Personalization Of Drug Prevention Campaigns, Mohammed Aljaafari, Shaymaa E. Sorour

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study introduces a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) agent designed to autonomously evaluate, optimize, and personalize drug prevention campaigns across Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, and Twitter (X) using a 45,000-post multi-platform awareness corpus. Five state-of-the-art large language models, GPT-5-mini, Claude 3.5, Gemini 2.0, Qwen 2.5, and Mixtral, were examined under six structured prompting families, including Original, Role-based, Two-Stage Explicit Sensemaking, and Case-Based Adaptive Reasoning in short and long variants. Model outputs were assessed using a tri-metric framework comprising the Educational Rate (Edu-R), Violation Rate (Vio-R), and Misleading Awareness Score (MAS), supported by classical discrimination and agreement measures, including ROC-AUC and Cohen's …


Practices Enhancing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In The Educational Process - A Systematic Review, Mohammad Abdelraouf Elsayed May 2026

Practices Enhancing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In The Educational Process - A Systematic Review, Mohammad Abdelraouf Elsayed

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study aimed to review the literature related to utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the educational process, and to propose enhancing practices for the use of AI to improve areas of the educational process. This descriptive analytical study relied on systematic review of previous studies addressing the role of AI in improving the following areas of educational process: education management, learner learning, teacher empowerment and teaching enhancement, and learning evaluation. Then, the inductive exploratory method was used by surveying the opinions of (37) experts from professors specialized in AI in some Arab universities, to investigate their perspectives on the …


Extracurricular Engagement, Knowledge And Peer Norms - A Moderated Mediation Model Of Drug-Risk Awareness, Tamer Hamdy Ayad, Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed May 2026

Extracurricular Engagement, Knowledge And Peer Norms - A Moderated Mediation Model Of Drug-Risk Awareness, Tamer Hamdy Ayad, Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The growing misuse of drugs among university students poses a major public health concern, particularly when prevention strategies overlook psychosocial and educational determinants of awareness. This study examines how extracurricular engagement (EE) enhances students' drug-risk awareness (DRA) through the mediating role of drug-risk knowledge (DRK) and under varying levels of perceived peer norms (PPN). Grounded in the Health Belief Model, Social Norms Theoryand the Knowledge-Attitude-Behaviour framework, extracurricular activities are conceptualised as social-learning environments that foster cognitive understanding and preventive awareness of drug harms. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 401 students across Saudi public universities through stratified …