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The Experiences Of Middle School Students In A Career And Character-Focused Curriculum: A Phenomenological Study, Don J. Hoover

ATU Theses and Dissertations 2021 - Present

THE EXPERIENCES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A CAREER

AND CHARACTER-FOCUSED CURRICULUM:

A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

Don Jason Hoover

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of former middle school students who participated in a two-year character development, career readiness, and leadership program implemented in a public junior high school. Guided by Bandura’s social learning theory, the study focused on how students experienced and internalized the program’s components, which included leadership training, social learning activities, and college and career readiness preparation. The research was conducted using semistructured interviews with 10 participants who had completed the …

Foster Kinship Program Evaluation, Eduardo Cabral-Terrazas, Jamilah Mcgrue, Andrea Rangelova, Jeffrey Vanderlaan

Public Policy and Leadership Theses & Dissertations

Foster Kinship, a Nevada-based nonprofit, operates under the belief that “When children cannot be with their parents, they should be with their family” (Foster Kinship, 2022). It supports kinship caregivers, who often take in children during a crisis, in navigating the foster care system. The organization’s Kinship Navigator Program offers training, case management, and licensing support to kinship caregivers, enabling them to access financial assistance and other benefits. However, many caregivers who complete the training do not finish the licensing process, limiting placement stability and access to resources for the children. Understanding why kinship caregivers trained through the Foster Kinship …

August 12, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Autism Awareness Training For Law Enforcement Officers: A Pilot Study, Kaylie Holke, Meghan Cosier, Elissa Green Kaustinen, Cathy Scherer, Andrew Wall

Education Faculty Articles and Research

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to pilot a research-based autism training session for law enforcement officers (LEOs), test the Police Self-Efficacy for Autism (PSEA) scale as a measurement tool for the session and provide a preliminary examination of brief training. Design/methodology/approach

This study utilized a pre-post survey approach in which participants completed the PSEA scale pre- and post-training to measure the relationship between the training and self-efficacy scores. Findings

Results show a positive relationship between brief autism-specific training and officers’ self-efficacy scores across items and subscales. All four subscales and seven of thirteen items demonstrated statistical significance. Originality/value …

Shared And Distinct Alterations In Brain Structure Of Youth With Internalizing Or Externalizing Disorders: Findings From The Enigma Antisocial Behavior, Adhd, Mdd, And Anxiety Working Groups, Sophie Townend, Marlene Staginnus, Yidian Gao, Nina Alexander, Volker Arolt, Tobias Banaschewski, Mark A Bellgrove, Vivek Benegal, Robert J Blair, Laura Blanco-Hinojo, Ole Jonas Boeken, Joscha Böhnlein, Sven Bölte, Linda M Bonnekoh, Daniel Brandeis, Rodrigo A Bressan, Fabian Breuer, Willem B Bruin, Jan K Buitelaar, Katie L Burkhouse, Monica E Calkins, Marta Cano, Narcis Cardoner, Hui Chen, Xianliang Chen, David R Coghill, Olivier F Colins, Colm G Connolly, Michael C Craig, Kathryn R Cullen, Udo Dannlowski, Christopher G Davey, Andrea Dietrich, Daifeng Dong, Christine M Freitag, Thomas Frodl, Liesbet Goossens, Dominik Grotegerd, Raquel E Gur, Ruben C Gur, Jan Haavik, Cindy C Hagan, Tim Hahn, Alfons O Hamm, Ben J Harrison, Catharina A Hartman, Martin J Herrmann, Tiffany C Ho, Pieter J Hoekstra, Bharath Holla, Karim Ibrahim, Andrea Jackowski, Hamidreza Jamalabadi, Yali Jiang, Tilo Kircher, Kerstin Konrad, Anna Kraus, Jonna Kuntsi, Till Langhammer, Luisa Lazaro, Elisabeth J Leehr, Ulrike Lueken, Ren Ma, Frank P Macmaster, Gisele G Manfro, Anne Martinelli, Hannah Meinert, Susanne Meinert, Jarosław M Michałowski, Qingsen Ming, Robert Moeck, Lilianne R Mujica-Parodi, Benson Mwangi, Janina Neufeld, Joel T Nigg, Ruth L O'Gorman Tuura, Hyuntaek Oh, Jaap Oosterlaan, Yannis Paloyelis, Pedro M Pan, Luca Passamonti, Wenceslao Peñate, K Luan Phan, Kerstin J Plessen, Jesus Pujol, Karl Lundin Remnélius, Francisco Rivero, Katya Rubia, Ramiro Salas, Giovanni A Salum, Theodore D Satterthwaite, Anne Schienle, Elisabeth Schrammen, Koen R J Schruers, Gunter Schumann, Arjun Sethi, Tim Silk, Norbert Skokauskas, Jordan Smoller, Jair C Soares, Lin Sørensen, Christina Stadler, Michael C Stevens, Benjamin Straube, Thomas Straube, Andreas Ströhle, Gustavo Sudre, Denis G Sukhodolsky, Kate Sully, Xiaoqiang Sun, Chad M Sylvester, Nicola Toschi, Steven J A Van Der Werff, Alasdair Vance, Robert Vermeiren, Albert Wabnegger, Xiaoping Wang, Julia Wendt, Sarah Whittle, Julian Wiemer, Anderson M Winkler, Hans U Wittchen, Mon-Ju Wu, Qiong Wu, Tony T Yang, Yunbo Yang, Shuqiao Yao, Jibiao Zhang, Jiansong Zhou, Andre Zugman, Giovana B Zunta-Soares, Peter M Zwanzger, Sophia I Thomopoulos, Neda Jahanshad, Paul M Thompson, Kevin Hilbert, Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Charlotte A M Cecil, Moji Aghajani, Daniel S Pine, Nic J A Van Der Wee, Dan J Stein, Nynke A Groenewold, Janna Marie Bas-Hoogendam, Laura K M Han, Elena Pozzi, Lianne Schmaal, Barbara Franke, Martine Hoogman, Esther Walton, Stephane A De Brito, Graeme Fairchild, Enigma Antisocial Behavior, Anxiety, Adhd, And Mdd Working Groups

Staff and Researcher Publications

BACKGROUND: Externalizing and internalizing disorders are common in youth but are often studied separately, preventing researchers from identifying shared (i.e., transdiagnostic) alterations in brain structure. Using data from the ENIGMA Consortium, we conducted a mega-analysis to identify shared and distinct cortical and subcortical brain alterations across internalizing (anxiety disorders and depression) and externalizing disorders (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] and conduct disorder [CD]) in youth.

METHODS: 3D T1-weighted MRI data from youth (aged 4-21 years) with anxiety disorders (n=1,044), depression (n=504), ADHD (n=1,317), and CD (n=1,172), along with healthy controls (n=4,743) were analyzed. We assessed group differences in regional cortical thickness, surface …

Implementing Education On Music Therapy To Healthcare Professionals In Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Units To Decrease Incidences Of Aggression Among Patients, Judy Murua

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Aggression in psychiatric inpatient units presents a significant barrier to therapeutic care and staff safety, often resulting in the overuse of pharmacological interventions or restraints. Despite strong evidence supporting music therapy as a non-pharmacological option, limited exposure and confidence among healthcare team members hinder its use in practice. This quality improvement project evaluated whether an educational intervention on music therapy could improve staff‘s confidence in utilizing this technique to manage aggression. A quasi-experimental, one-group pre- and post-test design was employed in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, involving participation from nurses and behavioral health technicians. A structured 30–45-minute educational session was …

Cognitive Impairment In Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Clinical Implications And Novel Treatment Strategies, Alexis J. Vega, Gabriel V. Hernandez, Ahmed I. Anwar, Bahareh Sharafi, Rahib K. Islam, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D. Kaye

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong condition; however, traditional treatment focuses on hyperactivity and inattention, which is largely a manifestation of pediatric ADHD. Studies are limited regarding cognitive difficulties, as seen in adult ADHD, as well as treatment strategies for this population. This review of the literature examines multiple recent studies that discuss various novel treatment strategies for cognitive impairment in adults with ADHD. A targeted literature review was conducted using PubMed to identify recent studies on cognitive dysfunction in adults with ADHD, with an emphasis on emerging treatment strategies. Data collected included sample size, intervention strategies, cognitive …

Clickbait Economics: When Narratives Outshine Fundamentals, Esther Eisenstat

Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Politics, Economics and World Affairs

No abstract provided.

Judicial Lustration In Backsliding Democracies: Causes And Solutions For Publication, Collin Mcdonnell

Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Politics, Economics and World Affairs

No abstract provided.

Dnp Project: Research Study Using Mindfulness Meditation For Stress Reduction In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Jennifer Williams

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Undergraduate nursing students often experience high stress from academic rigor, clinical demands, and personal challenges, contributing to mental health concerns and increased attrition. Unmanaged stress, when met with insufficient coping strategies, may contribute to students failing, leaving, or withdrawing from a nursing program. This research project addressed the need for a structured coping strategy within the curriculum at a State College to promote student resilience and reduce stress. As a quality improvement process change, the project’s purpose was to evaluate the impact of a four-week mindfulness meditation (MM) intervention on perceived stress levels of first-semester Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) …

Quality Improvement Project Implementing Test Anxiety-Reducing Methods In Senior-Level Nursing Students, Ashley Brooke Gray

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Test anxiety is a common occurrence among university students, particularly nursing students. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project was to address the problem of test anxiety among senior-level nursing students and the lack of faculty intervention in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This DNP project aimed to increase awareness of test anxiety among nursing students and provide faculty development training on identifying symptoms, utilizing the Westside Test Anxiety Scale (WTAS), and implementing test anxiety-reducing measures in the classroom. The DNP student provided training to senior-level nursing faculty in integrating relaxation methods, …

Quality Improvement Project The Impact Of Targeted Education And Training On The Use Of Rapid Mood Screener Tool On The Rate Of Mood Disorders Detection Among Psychiatric Providers, Oluwatobi Adeleke

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Optimal mood disorder (MD) management outcomes are associated with accurate and timely diagnosis. Yet, MD misdiagnosis, particularly Bipolar I, is an unfortunately common problem. Rapid assessment or screening tools offer effective diagnostic assessment interventions for faster diagnosis without compromising effectiveness. Still, their administration is constrained by providers’ knowledge and competence limitations. The Rapid Mood Screener (RMS) is a rapid screener for MDs, including Bipolar I, with well-established specificity, accuracy, and reliability. Provider training and education on RMS implementation can be effective in addressing the challenges providers encounter in the tool’s administration. Here, through a pre-post quasi-experimental design, this quality improvement …

Addressing Psychosocial Barriers To Participation In People Experiencing Homelessness: An Occupational Therapy Workshop, Preston Bender, Steven M. Gerardi, Lacey Spark

Summer 2025 OTD Capstone Symposium

Despite the occupational therapy (OT) profession's emphasis on holistic, person-centered care, many OT practitioners and students report feeling a lack of self-efficacy and preparedness to navigate the complex psychological, social, and systemic barriers that hinder occupational participation in people experiencing homelessness (PEH). This capstone project aimed to address the perceived unpreparedness among clinicians through the creation of an 8-hour interactive educational workshop aligned with Experiential Learning Theory. The content is grounded in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and informed by the Bridging the Transition from Homelessness: A Social Justice Framework (BTTF), trauma-informed care (TIC), harm reduction, and diversity, equity, …

2025-08-12 Governance Committee Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Governance Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Governance Committee report submitted to the Faculty Senate on August 12, 2025.

Non-Isolated Tetralogy Of Fallot (Tof+): Exome Sequencing Efficacy And Phenotypic Expansions, Julia Volpi, Xiaonan Zhao, Nichole Owen, Tia Evans, Muriel Holder-Espinasse, Nayana Lahiri, Eleanor Sherlock, Gemma Poke, Jeroen Breckpot, Koen Devriendt, Bjorn Cools, Alfredo Brusco, Giovanni Battista Ferrero, Enrico Grosso, Pradeep Vasudevan, Sara Loddo, Antonio Novelli, Maria Cristina Digilio, Aafke Engwerda, Marrit Hitzert, Alison Male, Lucy Bownass, Ruth Newbury-Ecob, Zosia Miedzybrodzka, Ruth Armstrong, Sally Ann Lynch, Gunnar Houge, Shiyi Xiong, Seema R Lalani, Jill A Rosenfeld, Pamela N Luna, Chad A Shaw, Daryl A Scott

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect (CHD). TOF may present in isolation or in conjunction with one or more non-cardiac congenital anomalies or neurodevelopmental disorders (TOF+). Uncertainty regarding the efficacy of various genetic testing strategies, and an incomplete understanding of the genetic causes of TOF+, may lead to hesitancy in recommending genetic testing, particularly, clinical exome sequencing (cES). Here, we analyzed cES data from 131 individuals with TOF+. A definitive or probable diagnosis was made for 31 individuals, yielding a diagnostic rate of 23.6% (31/131). One individual received three diagnoses. Commercially available CHD panels …

Evidence-Based Intervention Proposal For Reducing Intimate Partner Violence Against Jamaican Women, Kimisha K. Campbell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Domestic violence (DV) is a significant public health concern that negatively impacts women’s health, yet gaps in trauma-informed screening and referral processes persist within nursing practice. In Jamaica, DV remains underreported, highlighting the need for enhanced provider competency in identifying and supporting survivors. The doctoral project was used to examine how implementing the trauma-informed care (TIC) model and the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) program could improve healthcare staff’s ability to recognize, assess, and support DV survivors. Guided by the TIC framework and the IRIS program, a mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating pre- and posttraining assessments, staff surveys, …

Embodied Multisensory Gastronomic Experience And Sustainable Destination Appeal: A Grounded Theory Approach, Qicheng Pan, Qingchuo Zhang, Junjun Tian, Jinhua Zhang, Qian Chen

Plymouth Business School

The shift toward experience-oriented travel has positioned food as a central driver forattracting visitors to sustainable destinations, directly supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)11 (resilient cities) and SDG 12 (responsible consumption).While prior research has predominantly emphasised marketing outcomes, the role of bodily experiences in shaping gastronomic tourism has received less attention. This studyexplores how sensory elements (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) and non-sensoryelements (including cultural meaning and service quality) jointly influence food-relatedtravel experiences. Twenty-five self-identified food travellers were interviewed in a UnitedNations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) City of Gastronomy,and their narratives were analysed using a three-stage …

The Face Of Fluent Reading: Using Eye Tracking And Spectrographic Analysis Of Prosody To Predict Comprehension, Hannah Anderson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The purpose of the current study was to examine the contributions of oral and silent reading fluency to comprehension in grade four students (N = 192). Participants were administered grade-level CBM probes and i-Ready Diagnostic measures of comprehension. Eye movements, spectrographic measures of prosody, reading rate, and accuracy were extracted from the CBM readings. A two-factor measurement model was proposed, with an oral reading fluency factor and a silent reading fluency factor. Additionally, a mediation model was proposed to consider oral contributions to silent reading (and, subsequently, comprehension). Results instead supported a bifactor model, indicating a general reading fluency factor …

The Changing Style Of Change In Style: A Critical Case Study On The Aesthetics Of De-Radicalization Experiences, Bernardo Alba

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation explores how aesthetic experiences—not just belief-systems or ideologies—influence both the process of radicalization into, and de-radicalization out of, Far-right nationalist subcultures. It introduces the concept of “aesthetic conversion”: a profound transformative shift in how people experience and express themselves through artistic media and stylistic taste broadly understood (including but not limited to fashion, tattoos, music, dance, creative writing, public speaking, etc.). I argue that such transformations in aesthetic sensibility can spark profound ideological changes, including the possibility of fostering disengagement from such far-right movements. With this concept, I aim to show that aesthetic concerns, far from being incidental …

Gamete Size Is Essential For Understanding Sex And Sexual Selection In Humans, Animals, Plants, And Algae But Configurations Of Sex-Linked Traits Are Practically Important For Understanding Sex, David A. Frederick

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

"First, I briefly highlight recent discussions of sex and how they contrast with a gametic central understanding of sex in the executive order. I then provide some background on why gametes have been central to defining sex across species in evolutionary biological sciences. Understanding this perspective is important because it helps understand the competing frames people are using when they talk of sex as binary instead of as a spectrum or a multidimensional configuration of traits. The gametic central framing is essential for understanding sex and sexual selection across species, whereas the multidimensional configuration framing is practically useful in medical, …

A Closer Look At Parental Narratives: A Qualitative Analysis Of Parental Entries In Neonatal Research Diaries Of Preterm Infants Participating In The Report-Bpd Feasibility Study, Wisam Muhsen, Ana Guillot Lozano, Jos M. Latour

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Highlights: What are the main findings? Parental diary entries captured meaningful real-time observations of preterm infants’ health during the first 10 days of life in the NICU. These entries showed emotional depth and parental vigilance but lacked the clinical specificity to support prediction of BPD. What is the implication of the main finding? Parental observations, while insightful, do not appear to complement echocardiographic data in predicting early BPD development. Neonatal diaries may still hold value as a communication tool to enhance family-centred care and parent–staff collaboration in the NICU. Background/Objectives: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease affecting preterm …

The Effects Of Forest Bathing On Anxiety In Adults: An Integrative Review, Nancyruth Leibold

General Submissions: Non-Traditional Settings and Methods

The aim of this study is to explore the effects of forest bathing on anxiety levels in adults. An abundance of forest bathing research evidence is present in the literature. There are documented physiological and psychological benefits from walking or spending time in forest nature. Yet, there are still many unanswered questions about the health benefits of forest bathing for humans. In this study, an integrated review of forest bathing specific to the effect on anxiety levels in adults is the focus. A thorough search of six electronic databases (CINAHL, Health and Medical Collection, OVID, Pub Med, Public Health Database, …

Developing Cross-Cultural Competence And Media Literacy Through Multi-Modal Instruction And Projects, Michelle Verbitskaya, Alla Kourova, Irina Pidberejna

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

We explore the integration of Media Literacy in the 2-year Russian language STARTALK program, “How Words Shape People: Understanding Business Russian Through Proverbs.” Given the current geopolitical climate, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine, fostering critical engagement with media has become more essential than ever. By encouraging students to interact with multimedia resources—including animated videos, podcasts, news articles, and the Russian National Corpora—the curriculum aims to enhance both language and media literacy skills. Media Literacy’s Five Key Framework is applied to guide students in analyzing media critically while producing academic projects and cultural responses. We present a curriculum that fosters …

Teachers’ Challenges In Implementing The New Mexican School’S Educational Model, Mayra Margarito Gaspar

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This scholarly essay explores the challenges that teachers face in implementing the Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM) [new Mexican school] educational model, which prioritizes project-based and interdisciplinary learning over subject-based instruction. The NEM’s flexible approach requires teachers to independently structure lessons, ensuring continuity without a predefined thematic sequence. Collaboration is essential, yet many educators struggle with interdisciplinary coordination, especially in secondary education. Limited planning time and curricular flexibility further complicate implementation. Teachers in marginalized areas also face resource constraints, which hinders project-based learning. Additionally, the NEM’s textbooks, which are designed for integrative learning, lack clear organization and guidelines and make them …

Association Of Coparenting Relationship With Postpartum Depression And Anxiety In Immigrants Postnatal Women, Salima Sulaiman

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety are growing public and global health concerns, particularly among immigrant populations. In Canada, first-time parents from minority immigrant backgrounds face unique stressors that may heighten their vulnerability to perinatal mental health challenges. While existing research has primarily focused on mothers, limited attention has been given to immigrant fathers and the experiences of both parents as a unit. This study explores the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among South Asian and Middle Eastern immigrant couples in Canada during the postpartum period.

Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with immigrant couples who had moved …

The Age Of Analysis, Morton Gabriel White

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

[New York] New American Library [1955]

Call #: B790 .W3

Contains underlining and marginal lining

PDF Information: 47 pages – 3.7MB

Wirtschaftsgeschichte, Max Weber

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

München und Leipzig: Duncker & Humblot, 1923

Call #: HB75 .W45

PDF Information: 10 pages – 13.3mb

Platonic Studies, Gregory Vlastos

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

[Princeton, N.J.] Princeton University Press [1973]

Call #: B395 .V58

Contains underlining and marginal lining

PDF Information: 20 pages – 1,766KB

The Philosophy Of Socrates; A Collection Of Critical Essays, Gregory Vlastos

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Garden City, N.Y., Anchor Books, 1971

Call #: B317 .V55

Contains marginalia

PDF Information: 10 pages – 5.3 MB

Order And History V.1, Eric Voegelin

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

[Baton Rouge] Louisiana State University Press [1956]-c1987

Call #: CB19 .V58 1956 v.1

Contains underlining and marginal lining

PDF Information: 169 pages – 13 MB