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The Potential Effect Of Ethyl Alcohol Elution From Liner Type Denture Adhesives On Breath Alcohol Concentration And Determination Of Drunk Driving, Hiroshi Murata, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Hitomi Okazaki, Ryouga Osatomi, Shun Oyakawa, Mayuko Noguromi

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose The application of liner type denture adhesives containing ethyl alcohol (EtOH) may result in the person being considered a drunk driver, which is a social problem. This study measured the amount of EtOH loss from the materials and its effect on breath alcohol concentration (BrAC). Materials and methods The amount of EtOH loss of three liner type denture adhesives was measured using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Five specimens were measured for each material. The BrAC of ten participants who wore the palatal plate lined with the material having the highest amount of EtOH elution was also determined using …

Incidence Of Second Primary Cancers In Oral And Pharyngeal Cancer Patients Using A Large Medical Claims Database In Japan, Kahori Kawamura, Masanori Matsui, Keita Kano, Hideki Yoshimatsu, Takashi Doi, Tatsuro Miyake

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose As the occurrence of second primary cancers (SPCs) is strongly related to the survival rate of patients with oral and pharyngeal cancers, early detection and treatment are important. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the incidence of SPCs and their risk factors in patients with oral and pharyngeal cancer. Materials and methods This observational study was conducted using data from the administrative claims database of 21,736 participants with oral and pharyngeal cancer from January 2005 to December 2020. We evaluated the cumulative incidence of SPCs among patients with oral and pharyngeal cancers using the Kaplan–Meier method. The Cox …

Differences In Setting Time Of Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers Under Different Test Conditions, Hyeon-Cheol Kim, Jina Koo, Sang Won Kwak

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Recently introduced calcium silicate-based bioceramic (CSBC) sealers require moisture for setting, thus this study aimed to compare the setting times of epoxy resin-and CSBC sealers under different test conditions. Materials and methods Four CSBC sealers (CeraSeal, EndoSeal TCS, One-Fil, and Well-Root ST) were compared to an epoxy resin-based sealer (AH Plus). Each sealer was placed in a stainless-steel and gypsum molds on a glass slide. Sealer samples (n = 10 per group) were stored in an incubator at 95% humidity and 37 °C. A Gilmore needle with a total weight of 100 g and a 2.0-mm diameter were …

Effect Of Augmented Corticotomy-Assisted Presurgical Orthodontic Treatment On Alveolar Bone Fenestration And Dehiscence In Skeletal Class Iii Patients, Xiao-Tong Li, Huimin Ma, Hangmiao Lyu, Li Xu, Jianxia Hou, Xiaoxia Wang, Weiran Li

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Alveolar bone fenestration and dehiscence is common in untreated patients and potentially harmful. This study was to evaluate the effect of augmented corticotomy (AC) on the prevention and treatment of alveolar bone defects in skeletal class III high-angle patients during presurgical orthodontic treatment (POT). Materials and methods Fifty patients with skeletal Class III high-angle malocclusion were enrolled, of whom 25 patients (G1) underwent traditional POT and 25 patients (G2) received AC during POT. The alveolar bone fenestration and dehiscence around the upper and lower anterior teeth were measured by CBCT. The incidence and transition of fenestration and dehiscence …

The Effect Of Kaempferol On The Dentin Bonding Stability Through Matrix Metalloproteinases Inhibition And Collagen Crosslink In Dentin Biomodification, Yong-Il Kim, Jeonghwa Cho, Hyeryeong Kim, Kyung-Hyeon Yoo, Youna Paik, In-Ryoung Kim, Seog-Young Yoon

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Naturally derived collagen crosslinkers with matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) inhibitory activity for dentin bonding have been previously studied. One of these crosslinkers is flavonoids. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether dentin pretreatment with kaempferol (KEM), one of the flavonoids, enhances dentin bond stability and nanoleakage at the dentin-resin interface through MMPs inhibition and collagen crosslinking. Materials and methods The experimental KEM-containing solution was used to pretreat demineralized dentin prior to the application of a universal adhesive. KEM is a natural flavonoid and those which did not take the experimental solution served as the control group (CON). …

Serum Levels Of Reduced Glutathione, Oxidized Glutathione, And Glutathione Reductase Activity In Minor Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Patients, Zichuan Zhang, Qian Zhang, Yi Xue, Huiqing Fang, Zhongyin Wu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most prevalent oral mucosa diseases with unknown etiology. Reduced glutathione (GSH) is a major intracellular non-protein physiological antioxidant, and it has been demonstrated that GSH deficiency may be related to cardiovascular, immune, and diabetes. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the potential roles of GSH, oxidized glutathione (GSSG), and glutathione reductase (GR) in the etiopathogenesis of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis (MiRAS). Materials and methods The study comprised 87 patients with idiopathic MiRAS and 90 race-, age-, and gender-matched healthy individuals. The spectrophotometric method was used to determine serum …

Comparison Of The Inflammatory States Of Serum And Gingival Crevicular Fluid In Periodontitis Patients With Or Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Lu He, Xinran Xu, Jingling Xu, Xiane Wang, Hongye Lu, Huanxin Meng

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose: There is a two-way relationship between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to compare the inflammatory states in serum and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in periodontitis patients with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and healthy subjects. Materials and methods 20 subjects were systematic and periodontal healthy (H group), 40 subjects were with periodontitis (CP group), and other 40 were with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DC group). Fasting blood glucose (FBG) and HbA1c was tested. GCF and serum level of interleukin (IL) −17, visfatin, receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) ligand …

Lidocaine Intensifies The Anti-Osteogenic Effect On Inflammation-Induced Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Via Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Inhibition, Eun-Jung Kim, Sang-Hoon Lee, Cheul-Hong Kim, Ji-Young Yoon, Eun-Ji Choi, Mi Kyoung Kim, Ji-Uk Yoon, Hee Young Kim

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) are an emerging source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for bone tissue regeneration and engineering. In bone regeneration using transplanted MSCs, the extracellular environment or co-injected drugs can affect their success or failure. In this study, we investigated the effects and signaling mechanisms of lidocaine on osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs after inducing inflammatory conditions with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Materials and methods To investigate the effect of lidocaine on the osteogenic differentiation of LPS/TNF-α-treated hDPSCs, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Alizarin red S (ARS) staining were conducted. The expression of osteogenesis-related …

Effect Of Sodium Hypochlorite On Bonding Performance Of Universal Adhesives To Pulp Chamber Dentin, Yuan Yuan, Papichaya Intajak, Rafiqul Islam, Shihchun Ting, Mariko Matsumoto, Shuhei Hoshika, Hidehiko Sano

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose The most widely utilized irrigation solution in endodontic therapy is sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of NaOCl on the bond strength of four universal adhesives and one two-step self-etch adhesive to pulp chamber dentin. Materials and methods One hundred sixteen extracted sound human third molars were used in this study. All the teeth were divided into two groups: (1) with NaOCl treatment and (2) without NaOCl treatment. These two groups were subdivided into five bonding groups: G-Premio Bond (GP), Beautibond Xtreme (BBX), Scotchbond Universal (SBU), Clearfil Universal Bond Quick (UBQ), …

Incidence Of Antiresorptive Agent-Related Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw: A Multicenter Retrospective Epidemiological Study In Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Masanori Nashi, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Masaki Kobayashi, Akira Tachibana, Motoo Suematsu, Shigeyoshi Fujiwara, Yoshiyuki Ota, Susumu Hashitani, Takeshi Shibatsuji, Tetsuya Nishida, Kazuma Fujimura, Shungo Furudoi, Yoshiki Ishida, Shoichiro Ishii, Tsuyoshi Fujita, Soichi Iwai, Takashi Shigeta, Takeshi Harada, Daisuke Miyai, Daisuke Takeda, Masaya Akashi, Kazuma Noguchi, Toshihiko Takenobu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose The incidence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is increasing worldwide, mostly due to the use of antiresorptive agents (ARAs) such as bisphosphonate (BP) and denosumab (Dmab). However, the proportion of BP-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) and Dmab-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (DRONJ) among all ARA-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ARONJ) cases is not clear; this hinders appropriate treatment, recurrence-prevention planning, and avoidance of unnecessary Dmab withdrawal. Moreover, the causative drug administered at each disease stage remains unknown. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study of patients with ARONJ who visited oral and maxillofacial surgery departments at hospitals …

Endodontic Treatments On Permanent Teeth In Pediatric Patients Aged 6–12 Years Old, Su-Min Lee, Ya-Hsin Yu, Bekir Karabucak

Journal of Dental Sciences

Backgroud/purpose The prevalence of carious lesions and traumatic injury in individuals between ages 6 and 12 is high. This study aimed to characterize pediatric patients aged 6–12 treated in the endodontic clinic and investigate the prevalence and patterns of their provided endodontic treatments. Materials and methods Clinical and radiographic records of patients (ages 6–12) referred to the postgraduate Endodontics clinic from June 2017 to June 2020 were reviewed. Demographics, pre-and post-operative conditions, type of endodontic treatment, and behavioral management were collected. Results A total of 6350 teeth from 6089 patients were treated in this period, and 425 teeth (6.7%) from …

Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing For The Diagnosis Of Oral And Maxillofacial Space Infections, Huan Shi, Hui Li, Lingyan Zheng, Wentao Qian, Zhijun Wang, Lisong Xie, Zuoyi Yang, Lingyan Zheng, Changyu Chen, Xiujuan Yang, Xin Bao

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has been widely used for the detection of pathogens causing infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the potential ability of mNGS to detect pathogens causing oral and maxillofacial space infection (OMSI) and compare the results with those of the traditional diagnostic microbial culture method. Materials and methods We retrospectively reviewed the data of 218 patients diagnosed with OMSI who underwent microbial culture and mNGS at the Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, from July 2020 to January 2022. Results The positivity rate of mNGS …

Comparison Of Vapor Bubble Kinetics And Cleaning Efficacy Of Different Root Canal Irrigation Techniques In The Apical Area Beyond The Fractured Instrument, Satoshi Watanabe, Jiayi Liu, Akira Kouno, Sota Mochizuki, Takashi Okiji

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Intracanal fractured instruments hamper adequate root canal disinfection. The aim of this study was to evaluate vapor bubble kinetics and cleaning efficacy of different irrigation techniques in the apical area beyond the fractured instrument. Materials and methods Sixty curved root canal models, in which a 3-mm fragment of a #20 K-file or a WaveOne Gold Primary (WOG) instrument was intentionally separated at 3 mm from the apical foramen, were irrigated with laser-activated irrigation with photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (LAI-PIPS; 20 mJ/15 Hz), laser-activated irrigation using an Er:YAG laser unit (LAI; 30 mJ/20 Hz), or ultrasonic-activated irrigation (UAI) for 5 …

Biocompatibility And Mineralization Potential Of New Calcium Silicate Cements, Je Seon Song, Byurira Kim, Yong-Hyuk Lee, Ik-Hwan Kim, Ko Eun Lee, Chung-Min Kang, Hyo-Seol Lee, Hyung-Jun Choi, Kyounga Cheon, Yooseok Shin

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose As calcium silicate cements (CSCs) have been successfully used in various types of vital pulp therapy, many new CSC products have been developed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biocompatibilities and mineralization potential of new CSC. The experimental materials were NeoMTA Plus and EndoSequence Root Repair Material-Fast Set Putty (ERRM-FS) which were compared to ProRoot MTA. Materials and methods In vitro , the effects of the new CSC on stem cells were evaluated. Each CSC was prepared for cell viability testing, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) assay, and calcium ion release assay. In vivo, the exposed pulp …

A Double Blinded Trial To Compare The Patient Satisfaction And Crown Accuracy Of Two Different Intraoral Scanners For The Fabrication Of Monolithic Lithium Disilicate Single Crowns, Chih-Wen Cheng, Chun-Hsiu Yang, Chia-Hui Chien, Sung-Ying Ye

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/Purpose The digital impression is a promising technique in prosthodontic treatment. However, the influencing factors of patient comfort is lacking, and the evidence of crown quality is mostly based on in vitro studies. The purpose of this double-blinded clinical trial was to compare the patient satisfaction and crown accuracy of two different intraoral scanners (IOSs) for the fabrication of all-ceramic single crowns (SCs). Materials and methods Participants in need of posterior tooth-supported SCs were enrolled. Each patient received quadrant scan by both the Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) IOS and Carestream CS3500 in a random sequence. After …

Can Implicit Measures Augment Suicide Detection In Youth? The Feasibility And Acceptability Of The Death Implicit Association Test Among Pediatric Medical Impatients, Annabelle M. Mournet, Daniel S. Powell, Elizabeth C. Lanzillo, Sandra Mcbee-Strayer, Emory Bergdoll, Catherine R. Glenn, Alexander Millner, Maryland Pao, Matthew K. Nock, Lisa M. Horowitz, Jeffrey A. Bridge

Psychology Faculty Publications

Background: Medically ill youth are at increased suicide risk, necessitating early detection. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of administering the Death Implicit Association Test (Death IAT) to pediatric medical inpatients. Methods: Participants completed measures including the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) and the Death IAT. Results: Over 90% of participants found the Death IAT to be acceptable and more than 75% of participants were comfortable completing the task. There was a small, but statistically significant, improvement from pre-survey to post-survey reports of mood (t(174) = 3.02, p = 0.003, d = 0.15). Participants who endorsed a past suicide attempt …

Employee Green Behavior: A Meta-Analysis, Ian M. Katz, Rachel S. Rauvola, Cort W. Rudolph, Hannes Zacher

Psychology Faculty Publications

Due to climate change, the need to protect biodiversity and reduce pollution, and governmental regulations, many organizations are aiming to become more environmentally sustainable. In this context, researchers and practitioners are increasingly interested in the construct of employee green behavior (EGB). EGB has been considered by numerous empirical studies over the last two decades and its associations with demographic characteristics, individual differences, workrelated perceptions, and job attitudes. To systematically synthesize the rapidly growing literature on EGB, we conducted a meta-analysis (k = 135 independent samples; total N = 47,442 employees). Results showed positive associations between EGB and, for example, proenvironmental …

Willingness To Engage In Collective Action After The Killing Of An Unarmed Black Man: Differential Pathways For Black And White Individuals, Brynn E. Sheehan, Valerian J. Derlega, Ralitsa S. Maduro, Delaram A. Totonchi

Psychology Faculty Publications

This cross-sectional survey study examined the underlying psychosocial constructs of Black (n = 163) and White (n = 246) university students' willingness to endorse racially motivated collective action. Consistent with the defensive motivation system model, we expected the police shooting of an unarmed Black American to activate concerns about personal safety, thereby eliciting negative affect, lack of forgiveness of the perpetrator, and motivation to engage in collective action. This path model was expected for both Black and White participants, with stronger associations among Black participants. In the full model, Black participants identified more with the victim and indicated greater personal …

Engineering Countermeasures For Left Turns At Signalized Intersections: A Review, Siby Samuel, Amandeep Singh, Yusuke Yamani

Psychology Faculty Publications

Left turn crashes can impact the safety of the drivers due to the speed and angle at which they occur. Left turns are specifically reported to affect older drivers more than the other types of crashes. This paper provides a review of the existing engineering countermeasures that have been evaluated to improve driver safety at left turns. Twenty- eight studies on left turn signal displays (protected left turns, flashing yellow arrow, and digital countdown timers), intersection geometry (offset left turn lanes, diverging diamond interchange, roundabouts, exit lanes for left turn, left turn bay extension, and contraflow left turn lanes), and …

Reflections On Creating And Maintaining Supportive Graduate Program Culture Online: Lessons Learned From A Top-Ranked Doctoral Program, Debra A. Major, Kristen D. Eggler, Seterra D. Burleson

Psychology Faculty Publications

We agree with Kraiger et al. (2022) that creating and maintaining a strong and positive culture (p. X) is a primary challenge for developing and maintaining high-quality online industrial-organizational (I-O) graduate programs, especially doctoral programs. To elaborate on this topic and provide initial insights into best practices, we offer an analysis of our experience in translating our program culture, which ranked at the top for culture in a recent survey of I-O graduate programs (Roman et al., 2018), to an online setting in response to the global pandemic. The coauthor reflections represent multiple perspectives, including that of the doctoral program …

Internalization Of Appearance Ideals And Not Religiosity Indirectly Impacts The Relationship Between Acculturation And Disordered Eating Risk In South And Southeastern Asian Women Living In The United States, Sonakshi Negi, Erik M. Benau, Megan Strowger, Anne Claire Grammer, C. Alix Timko

Psychology Faculty Publications

Objective: Studies that examine disordered eating in samples of Asian individuals living in the United States frequently combine all individuals of Asian descent into a single group, which can obscure important differences between groups and their experiences of acculturation. The goal of the present study was to establish the relation of acculturation, internalization of appearance ideals, and religiosity as predicting body dissatisfaction and disordered eating in women of South and Southeast Asian (SSEA) descent.

Method: Women of SSEA descent (N = 112) aged 18–51 years (M = 23.10, SD = 6.4) completed a battery of questionnaires that inquire about these …

Enabling Resilient Educational Support Network During Covid-19 Pandemic For Undergraduate And Second Career Seeking Students, Phillip Dillulio, Oleksandr Kravchenko, Konstantin Cigularov

Psychology Faculty Publications

During times of local and national quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities had to close campuses and expediently convert operations and services from face-to-face to virtual learning environments, including virtual classrooms, learning communities, offices, and meeting/advising rooms. Many engineering faculty and students experienced personal, technical, and psychosocial challenges associated with this dramatically altered reality, which may have significant and unprecedented effects on their personal and academic lives. The current study presents results from a needs assessment survey examining the perceptions of 157 engineering students majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering about the strengths and challenges exhibited by their professors/instructors …

Extended Functional Connectivity Of Convergent Structural Alterations Among Individuals With Ptsd: A Neuroimaging Meta-Analysis, Brianna S. Pankey, Michael C. Riedel, Isis Cowan, Jessica E. Bartley, Rosario Pintos Lobo, Lauren D. Hill-Bowen, Taylor Sato, Erica D. Musser, Matthew T. Sutherland, Angela R. Laird

Psychology Faculty Publications

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating disorder defined by the onset of intrusive, avoidant, negative cognitive or affective, and/or hyperarousal symptoms after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Previous voxel-based morphometry studies have provided insight into structural brain alterations associated with PTSD with notable heterogeneity across these studies. Furthermore, how structural alterations may be associated with brain function, as measured by task-free and task-based functional connectivity, remains to be elucidated.

Methods: Using emergent meta-analytic techniques, we sought to first identify a consensus of structural alterations in PTSD using the anatomical likelihood estimation (ALE) approach. Next, we generated functional …

A Scoping Review Of Behavior Change Techniques Used To Promote Physical Activity Among Women In Midlife, Danielle Arigo, Kelly A. Romano, Kristen Pasko, Laura Travers, M. Cole Ainsworth, Daija A. Jackson, Megan M. Brown

Psychology Faculty Publications

Women in midlife experience health risks that could be mitigated by regular physical activity and reduced sedentary time, but this population rarely achieves physical activity levels that would protect their health. As a result, many behavioral interventions are designed to promote physical activity in this population, which are purportedly guided by theoretical models of health behavior (change) and activate an associated set of behavior change techniques (BCTs). The efficacy and effectiveness of these interventions appear to be limited, however, raising questions about their design and adaptation for women in midlife. Several aspects of these interventions are currently unclear. Specifically, which …

For Whom The Bell Tolls: Psychopathological And Neurobiological Correlates Of The Dna Methylation Index Of Time-To-Death, Sage E. Hawn, Xiang Zhao, Danielle R. Sullivan, Mark Logue, Dana Fein-Schaffer, William Milberg, Regina Mcglinchey, Mark W. Miller, Erika J. Wolf

Psychology Faculty Publications

Psychopathology is a risk factor for accelerated biological aging and early mortality. We examined associations between broad underlying dimensions of psychopathology (reflecting internalizing and externalizing psychiatric symptoms), PTSD, and age-adjusted GrimAge (“GrimAge residuals”), a DNA methylation biomarker of mortality risk relative to age. We also examined neurobiological correlates of GrimAge residuals, including neurocognitive functioning, blood-based biomarkers (of inflammation, neuropathology, metabolic disease), and cortical thickness. Data from two independent trauma-exposed military cohorts (n = 647 [62.9% male, M_age = 52], n = 434 [90% male, M_age = 32]) were evaluated using linear regression models to test associations between …

Examining Emailed Feedback As Boosters After A College Drinking Intervention Among Fraternities And Sororities: Rationale And Protocol For A Remote Controlled Trial (Project Greek), Abby L. Braitman, Jennifer L. Shipley, Megan Strowger, Rachel Ayala Guzman, Alina Whiteside, Adrian J. Bravo, Kate B. Carey

Psychology Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: College students involved in Greek life (ie, members of fraternities and sororities) tend to engage in more high-risk alcohol use and experience more negative consequences than those not involved in Greek life. Web-based alcohol interventions, such as Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO, have been successful in reducing alcohol use and consequences among the general college student population, but interventions targeting alcohol reduction among those involved in Greek life have had limited success. Booster emails including personalized feedback regarding descriptive norms and protective behavioral strategies have shown potential in increasing the effectiveness of web-based interventions among college drinkers. Studies are needed …

Rationale And Design Of An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study Examining Predictors Of Binge Eating Among Sexual Minority And Heterosexual Young Women: Protocol For The Health And Experiences In Real Life (Her Life) Study, Kristin E. Heron, Abby L. Braitman, Charlotte A. Dawson, Cassidy M. Sandoval, Lauren V. Butler, Alicia Moulder, Robin J. Lewis

Psychology Faculty Publications

Background: Previous research has identified health disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual women, including increased rates of obesity and binge eating in sexual minority women. Established predictors of binge eating behavior include negative emotions and sociocultural processes; however, these studies are generally conducted in samples of young women where sexual identity is not known or reported. There is a dearth of research evaluating how sexual minority–specific factors (eg, minority stress and connectedness to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community) may affect binge eating in sexual minority women. In addition, no studies have examined these processes in racially diverse …

Mindfulness To Manage Moral Injury: Rationale And Development Of A Live Online 7-Week Group Intervention For Veterans With Moral Injury, Michelle L. Kelley, Megan Strowger, Victoria O. Chentsova, Adrian J. Bravo, Susan A. Gaylord, Elizabeth E. Burgin, Christine Vinci, Kenneth L. Ayers, Erum Agha

Psychology Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Military service puts service members at risk for moral injury. Moral injury is an array of symptoms (e.g., guilt, shame, anger) that develop from events that violate or transgress one's moral code.

OBJECTIVE: We describe adaption of in-person mindfulness training program, Mindfulness to Manage Chronic Pain (MMCP), to address symptoms of moral injury to be delivered live via the web. We discuss how we will assess benchmarks (i.e., recruitment, credibility and acceptability, completion rates, and adherence) of the Mindfulness to Manage Moral Injury (MMMI) program.

METHODS: Aim 1: To develop and then adapt the MMCP program based on …

Impact Of A Reduced Nicotine Standard On Young Adult Appeal For Menthol And Non-Menthol Cigarettes, Amy M. Cohn, Rachel Cassidy, Rachel Denlinger-Apte, Eric Donny, Andrea C. Villanti, Dorothy Hatsukami, Delaney Dunn, Riley Wyatt, Taylor Niznik, Tamar Cohen-Davidyan, Michael Smith, Sarah J. Ehlke

Psychology Faculty Publications

Introduction The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes as a strategy to promote cessation and reduce smoking-related harm. A low nicotine product standard will apply to all cigarettes on the market, including menthol cigarettes. In December 2021, the FDA approved a modified risk tobacco product application for menthol and non-menthol flavoured very low nicotine cigarettes (VLNC) from the 22nd Century Group. Notably, experimentation with menthol cigarettes is linked to smoking progression, as well as greater nicotine dependence relative to non-menthol cigarette use. If menthol VLNCs are perceived as more appealing than …

Data Quality And Study Compliance Among College Students Across 2 Recruitment Sources: Two Study Investigation, Abby L. Braitman, Megan Strowger, Jennifer L. Shipley, Jordan Ortman, Rachel I. Macintyre, Elizabeth A. Bauer

Psychology Faculty Publications

Background: Models of satisficing suggest that study participants may not fully process survey items and provide accurate responses when survey burden is higher and when participant motivation is lower. Participants who do not fully process survey instructions can reduce a study’s power and hinder generalizability. Common concerns among researchers using self-report measures are data quality and participant compliance. Similarly, attrition can hurt the power and generalizability of a study.

Objective: Given that college students comprise most samples in psychological studies, especially examinations of student issues and psychological health, it is critical to understand how college student recruitment sources impact data …