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Religious Communities And Human Flourishing, Tyler J. Vanderweele

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Tyler J. VanderWeele, PhD, is the John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology in the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and director of the Human Flourishing Program and co-director of the Initiative on Health, Religion and Spirituality at Harvard University.

He holds degrees from the University of Oxford, University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University in mathematics, philosophy, theology, finance and biostatistics. His methodological research is focused on theory and methods for distinguishing between association and causation in the biomedical and social sciences and, more recently, on psychosocial measurement …

Discipleship In Making: Identifying Key Factors Of Growing People In The Adventist Church In The Philippines, Pavel Zubkov, Donie Ver Medalla

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Bringing people into baptism and church membership is not easy; making them stay and grow spiritually even more complex. Based on the Growing Disciple Model (Hattingh et al., 2016), this study identifies the key factors and the contextual features of growing disciples in the Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Philippines.

Racial Disparities In The Berrien County Criminal Legal System, Irina Gagiu

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Do racial disparities exist in the Berrien County Criminal Justice System? Through an analysis of data from the Berrien County Jail, we will highlight any disparities pertaining to demographic variables––including racial/ethnic identity. Furthermore, we plan to establish our results on a community-applicable scale to aid in eliminating racial injustice.

Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Of Online Learners’ Autonomous Self-Regulation In Higher Education, Christine Ting Jin, Nadia Nosworthy, Jimmy Kijai, Janine Lim

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Online learners are oftentimes seen as a vague and abstract “variable” with barely no human face in the context of discussing how to optimize online learning. To see and hear online learners in the joint effort of meeting their complex needs which are essential to making them striving and fully functioning, we need to look into the autonomous self-regulation of online learners. In this session, we will share how basic psychological needs satisfaction predicts the autonomous self-regulation in the learner-centered teaching and learning of higher education.

Social Work Leadership: A Quan- Titative Study Of Social Work Practitioners’ Perceptions Of Leadership Development, Joshue Aceves

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The proposed study includes distributing a social work leadership survey to social work practitioners. The study aims to assess whether social workers believe their education and professional experience contribute to leadership effectiveness. Additionally, the study will assess social workers’ perception of their behavior and adherence to social work leadership principles.

Red Signals On Mental Health Concerns On Covid19: Comparison Between Children And Adolescents In Developed And Developing Countries: A Systematic Review, Fraulein G. Pimentel-Tormon, Michael Joseph Dino, Ramon Pesante B. Jr, Elsha Pestano, Riza A. Pestano, Junfelle Aye M Pilapil, Louisa Pilapil, Ian Michael Porciuncula, Nina Camille P Pujalte, Marybelle C. Pulis, Hillary Fay B Racela, Melvin S. Ramos, Patricia Denise G Ranada, Maria Cristina Y Ranido

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The children in developed countries may have more ways to divert their attention compared to developing countries. Adolescents of developed and developing countries have different ways of coping mechanisms, however most of them have elevated their anxiety symptoms.

Empowering And Equipping Students To Nurture Their Personal Devotional Time, Ronda Christman, Gary Bradley, Andrew Richards, Dionne Felix

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Learn how students participated in an experiential learning activity to explore their personal devotional time.

Social Capital And Sleep Quality In Medical Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analytic Study, Josue F. Canaza, Jaquelin Canaza, Wendy Tapia, Abdiel Coico

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Social capital is a protective factor for mental well-being but it’s been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical students are a vulnerable population in regards of mood disorders affecting their sleep quality. This study aimed to gain under- standing on the association between social capital and sleep quality.

Berrien College Access Network: Focus Group Evaluation, Alina M. Baltazar, Desiree Davis, Shannon M. Trecartin, Curtis J. Vanderwaal

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This study was a summary of focus group findings from five high schools in Southwest Michigan in December 2021, regarding the post-high school plans of graduating seniors. The study was carried out by researchers from the School of Social Work at Andrews University. The study focused on what they decided to do with their future, how they arrived at their decision, and the concerns they had as they navigated through the process of making their decision. Finally, the study explored how students prepared for life after high school as they navigated through their senior year. Students shared what was helpful …

A Garland And A Chain: The Persistent Influence Of Family Religious Environment On Adult Adventist Church Members Raised In The Church, Karl G. D. Bailey, Myrnaliza Tan, Alina M. Baltazar, Duane C. Mcbride

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Adventist church members across the globe born into an Adventist church context report a stronger family religious environment than those who joined later, along with stronger agreement with Adventist beliefs, lower spiritual struggle and less legalism. Childhood family religious environment plays a protective role into adulthood for Adventist-born church members.

Corelates Of Legalism In A Global Sample Of Seventh-Day Adventists, Duane C. Mcbride, Alina M. Baltazar, Karl G. D. Bailey, Shannon M. Trecartin, David Trim

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is often identified as a strict church (Iannaccone, 1994; Chen et al., 2019; McBride et al., 2020) in that it has specific dietary and behavioral requirements for joining and continued membership. These include abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs as well as a strong emphasis on vegetarianism (McBride et al., 2020). This has resulted in longevity advantage for Adventists (Fraser et al., 2020). This focus on behavioral requirements have resulted in critics viewing Adventists as legalists (WELS, 2022). The purpose of this research is to examine the issue of legalism among Adventist Church members.

Not A Needy Person Among Them: A Network Analysis Of Prosocial And Religious Behaviors, Karl G. D. Bailey, Zoe Shiu, Shannon M. Trecartin, Duane C. Mcbride

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

We used a network analysis of prosocial and religious behaviors to identify facilitating hub items that might drive broad prosocial behaviors among church members. We identified four hub items that suggest that intentional involvement of church members in service to the church and community might serve to drive further prosociality.

Lessons Learned From The Pandemic: Covid-19 And Its Influence On Sda Older Adults’ Life And Spirituality, Shannon M. Trecartin, Sarah Riedel

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected marginalized populations in a variety of areas of life, including the religious and spiritual realms. Older adults in a Seventh-day Adventist faith community share their experiences navigating church and spiritual life in this phenomenological study. Thematic findings as well as recommendations from participants are shared.

It Takes A Lot Of Discipline To Say, ‘I’M Going To Walk With God Today’: Recognizing And Addressing Barriers To Pastors’ Spiritual Wellbeing, Rene Drumm, Petr Činčala, Ivan Williams, Angeline Brauer

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation highlights findings from studies focusing on Adventist pastor stress and wellbeing in North America. Utilizing both quantitative (survey) and qualitative (focus groups) data, the analysis examines findings related to spiritual challenges and strategies to bolster spiritual health and wellbeing. We conclude with planned inter- ventions emerging from these findings.

How Spirituality Intersects With Civic Engagement Following And Emergency Preparedness Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Simulation, Gary Bradley, Ronda Christman, Faith Laughlin, Liane Desouza, Laura Racovita

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Learn how spirituality inter- sects with civic engagement as multi-disciplines provide an emergency preparedness interprofessional collaborative practice simulation for their students.

The P.E.A.R. Strategy: Addressing Mental Health In Girls, Joel Raveloharimisy, Leanne Marie Prendergast

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The P.E.A.R. Strategy (Prevention, Engagement, Action and Resilience) existing methodologies in chronological order is a practical evaluation tool which uses to address mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety in girls. The strategy proposes a new approach which will ultimately empower and promote enriching environments agency amongst girls. TITLE: Religious Behaviors and Mental Health of Seventh-day Adventist Church Members in East-Central Africa Division Elizabeth Mendoza Role (University of Eastern Africa) ABSTRACT: This paper describes the religious behaviors, mental health, and role of social media use, preaching on wholistic healthful living, and understanding of Adventist health message on the mental …

“I Struggled With Depression, Self-In- Jury, And Was Suicidal”: How Religious Practices Help Lgbtq+ Adventist Millennials, Shannon M. Trecartin, Curtis J. Vanderwaal, David Sedlacek, Rene Drumm

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation examines the role of substance use and religiosity/ spirituality as risk and protective factors for depression, suicidality among LGBTQ+ Seventh-day Adventist Millennials. Results suggest that religious participation may suffer some mental health challenges and self-harm, while significant concern remains for those who identified as transgender or gender diverse.

Lifestyle Factors Focused On Potential Antiviral And Immune-Enhancing Herbs And Spices Used Globally To Treat Covid-19, Padma P. Tadi Uppala

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The purpose of this study is to examine lifestyle factors used globally against the virus SARS CoV-2. Results indicate that lifestyle factors such consumption of herbs and spices, exercise, hydrothermal therapy and prayer that enhance the immune system, possibly play a significant role in controlling mortality rates from COVID-19.

Are You Pro Or Against Covid-19 Vaccine? Closer Look At North American Division Members’ Attitudes, Angeline Brauer, Petr Činčala, Injae Son

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation highlights findings from research conducted in the North American Division (NAD) regarding members’ attitudes about and receipt of the COVID-19 vaccination. The research identified trends based on different demographic factors, including gender, age, race or ethnicity, education, religious or political views, church location or size, or the Union to which the recipient belongs. The study also identified reasons for vaccination hesitancy through the demographic analysis.

What Is The Level Of Domestication Of The Human Rights To Water And Sani- Tation In Kenya? Insights From A United Nations University Leave No One Behind (Lnob) In Water Sanitation And Hygiene (Wash) Status Report For Kenya, Japheth Nzioki

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Key elements of Human Rights to Water and Sanitation (HRWS) are classi- fied into two; Five normative criteria (avail- ability, accessibility, acceptability, affordability, and quality,) and five principles (equality and non-discrimination, accountability, sustainability, participation, and information access and transparency). This study presents a review of the domestication of HRWS in legislations and institutions in Kenya.

The Structure Of Clinical Ethical Decision-Making: An Adventhealth Needs Assessment Study, Edwin Hernandez, Leana Araujo, Martin Shaw

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The primary purpose of this study is to conduct a needs assessment of the bioethics infrastructure within AdventHealth hospitals, to better understand and strengthen this infrastructure. The study had a mixed method, cross-sectional de- sign, using an anonymous online survey. To obtain varied points of view, the survey was sent to five key leaders from each hospital facility: the chief executive officer, chief medical officer, chief nursing officer, risk manager, and lead chaplain. Survey questions focused on the composition, structure, function, and effectiveness of clinical ethics committees within AdventHealth and the issues they encounter. Respondents rated the effectiveness of their …

Implementing Artificial Intelligence- Based Solutions In Adventist Health- Care Institutions: An Extended Technology Acceptance Model, Kepha Pondi, Kennedy Orwa

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Healthcare service providers are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to discover new drugs, expand access to healthcare services, improve patient outcomes, and anticipate and control the spread of diseases. This study extends Technology Acceptance Model and proposes strategies to accelerate the adoption of AI-based solutions in Adventist healthcare facilities.

Differences In Practices Of Personal Spirituality And Beliefs Concerning Salvation Between Adventist Teachers In Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Korea, Philippines, The Solomon Islands, Russia, Ukraine, The United States And Zimbabwe, Robert K. Mciver, Wendy A. Jackson

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The differences between the survey responses from Adventist teachers in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Korea, Philip- pines, the Solomon Islands, Russia, Ukraine, the United States and Zimbabwe regarding practices of personal spirituality and understanding of salvation are explained by underlying cultural differences.

Lived Experiences Of Adventist Humanitarian Service Providers In The Ukraine-Russia Crisis: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Arceli Rosario, Pavel Zubkov, David Lumowa, Gracel Ann Saban, Jasmin Tuapin

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has become a serious humanitarian crisis. The call for help to meet the basic needs of people affected by the crisis has been disseminated worldwide. Several organizations such the “Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) staff report that conditions within Ukraine are even more dire than the rest of the world is seeing in the media” (ADRA’s Response to the Ukrainian Crisis, para. 4). ADRA has to suspend its ongoing projects to prioritize the emergency humanitarian assistance for the displaced victims.

Blooming After The Storm: Transforming Women’S Lives Through Education, Gianina Petre, Arceli Rosario

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Using the empowerment education framework (Freire, 1970) and transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1978), we studied the lives of six Adventist Romanian women through narrative inquiry. The participants’ stories went through the process of data metamorphosis and data representation (Muccio, Reybold, & Kidd, 2015). Recur- rent metaphors and motifs are real world vs. desired world, emptiness vs. completeness, internal storm vs. external storm, transformation vs. stagnation.

Boosting Patients’ Health Literacy Goal Of School Of Pharmacy Graduate - Journey To Commencement, Annie Oeth

Journey to Commencement

The power pharmacists have in helping patients live healthier lives inspires School of Pharmacy senior Amy Ly-Ha to become an ambulatory care pharmacist.

05/18/2022 Meeting, Kelleen Maluski

Meeting Minutes

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Transit Equity In Southeast Brooklyn, Noam J. Gal

Student Theses and Dissertations

Over the years, planners have considered numerous proposals to expand the subway system further into Southeast Brooklyn including the Utica Avenue Line and the Interborough Express. It remains to be seen whether any of these megaprojects will come to fruition. This honors thesis analyzes the equity impact that Brooklyn’s largest transit desert has had upon its inhabitants. I use an interdisciplinary approach to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to explain why the subway does not extend into the focus area, how residents have adapted to the status quo, and what policymakers can do to improve transit equity in Southeast …

The Gun Control Paradox In The States: Evidence From National Polls, William A. Rose

Student Theses and Dissertations

The majority has supported gun control policies in the U.S. for decades, but these policies have stayed unimplemented. While much progress has been made on research of this “gun control paradox” at the federal level, determining whether this dynamic towards gun control persists amongst state governments has seen next to none. Previously, this was due to lack of polling data to estimate public opinion among state populations. However, today, new resources have become available that allow for reliable estimates to be made. This study uses the disaggregation of national polling data on gun control from the past decade to determine …

Yahoo Finance: Potential For Mining The Moon Heightens Stakes Of U.S.-China Divisions, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

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