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The Relationship Between Chronic Pain And Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In College Students
The Relationship Between Chronic Pain And Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In College Students
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to measure chronic pain levels as they relate to stress, anxiety, and depression in college students. This is a non-experimental, correlational research design, using a survey methodology. Eighty-four participants, over the age of 18, were recruited (men = 33.3%, women = 66.6%) to participate in this study. The participants were asked to complete a questionnaire which was a compilation of the Chronic Pain Grade Questionnaire (CPGQ) (Von Korff et al., 1992), the Perceived Stress Scale (Wickrama et al., 2013), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) (Beck et al., 1988), the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) (Beck …
Influence Of Racism On Minority Students' Mental Health And Academic Performance
Influence Of Racism On Minority Students' Mental Health And Academic Performance
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This literature review summarizes, analyzes, and evaluates a selection of 15 recent research articles regarding the influence racism has on minority students’ mental health and academic performance. All the literature used here was published between the years 2010 and 2021. Of the studies contained in this work, the majority addressed the topic of racism and how it influences student mental health, with an emphasis on minority stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma symptoms. Another portion looked at how racism influences academic performance. The literature shows that higher exposure to racism produces negative mental health, which can manifest …
Impact Of Religion And Politics On Pro-Environmental Behavior And Views About Climate Change
Impact Of Religion And Politics On Pro-Environmental Behavior And Views About Climate Change
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to analyze how religion and politics impact peoples’ opinions about climate change and likeliness to engage in pro-environmental behavior. The study conducted was a non-experimental, correlational research design, using a survey methodology. Fifty-eight participants, all over the age of 18, were recruited to participate in this study. The participants were asked to complete five questionnaires: The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) (Huber & Huber, 2012), The Climate Change Attitude Survey (CCAS) (Christensen & Knezek, 2015), The Political Participation Scale (PPS), The Environmental Behavior Scale (EBS), and a demographic questionnaire. Two research hypotheses guided this …
Development Of A Method For Evaluating Absorption Spectra Irregularities: 3-Methylcyclopentanol And 4-Methylcyclohexanol
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Accurate rate constant values are critical for understanding chemical reaction pathways involving cyclopentenyl and cyclohexenyl cation intermediates. One approach for determining this essential kinetic information follows the time rate of change of such cations using UV-visible spectrophotometry. However, the obtained absorption spectra often show asymmetric irregularities such as shoulders due to interfering side reactions. The aim of this exploratory study was to develop a method of interpreting UV-visible spectra that provides accurate rate constant values in addition to clarifying the cause of signal abnormalities. In this investigation, changes in spectra of the cation intermediates were followed over the course of …
The Impact Of Political Beliefs On Ethical Framework In Adults
The Impact Of Political Beliefs On Ethical Framework In Adults
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This study aimed to examine the differences between major political philosophies in the United States and whether these beliefs influence a person’s ethical views. This research was a non-experimental correlation design, using a survey methodology with adult participants. The participants were asked to complete the 39-item The Impact of Political Beliefs on Ethical Frameworks in Adults Survey. A Pearson’s r was conducted to determine the relationship between political beliefs and ethical frameworks. The results showed a slightly positive correlation that was statistically significant [r(166) = .28, p = .000]. Therefore, there was sufficient evidence to support the research hypothesis: there …
Slavery, Motherhood, And Recurring Trauma In Toni Morrison’S Beloved, Erik Lorenz
Slavery, Motherhood, And Recurring Trauma In Toni Morrison’S Beloved, Erik Lorenz
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This paper explores how Toni Morrison, in her novel Beloved, treats the myriad ways in which slavery as a class system inflicted trauma on Black mothers and daughters, and how this trauma repeated itself to ripple outside slavery into freedom. Using historical research, E. P. Thompson’s definition of class, and Cathy Caruth’s work in trauma theory, an analysis of Morrison’s mother characters reveals a pattern: the pressures of the slavery class system warped mother-daughter relationships, inflicting trauma, and the trauma seemed fated to repeat itself over generations. Whether Morrison’s mothers were traumatized by labor demands competing with childcare for the …
Personality Traits, Religiosity, And Academic Major, Ryan Schmid
Personality Traits, Religiosity, And Academic Major, Ryan Schmid
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Personality traits are intimately involved with many, if not all, human endeavors, including the pursuit of a college degree. The purpose of this study was to see if there were differences in personality traits amongst academic majors and religiosity levels at Southern Adventist University. It also examined if there were differences in religiosity across academic majors. The differences in academic major and religiosity were compared between both gender and ethnicity. Fifty students from seven academic major categories were given personality and religiosity measures during a class, a LifeGroup, and several arranged meeting times. The results of these measures yielded several …
The Civil War And The Transformation Of American Medicine, Benya Wilson
The Civil War And The Transformation Of American Medicine, Benya Wilson
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The most common historiographical narrative used to explain the transformation of American medicine during the Civil War centralizes on the brilliance of a few notable physicians, whose radical ideas, daring, and exceptional work ethic built or set precedents for standards foundational to modern medicine. However, this approach is limited and does not consider the impact of the context of war and power structures in shaping the practice of medicine. Through examining personal accounts and official documentation including, government reports, news articles, war journals, private and military correspondence, physicians and nurse’s notes, and post-war autobiographical recollections, a new understanding emerges. Civil …
Does Bambi Need Privacy? The Impact Of Human Recreational Trail Traffic On Abundance And Daily Activity Of The White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus), Diana Alvarez
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Humans have a significant impact on wildlife populations. Although not as obvious, even non-consumptive recreational activities (i.e. hiking and mountain biking) can impact wildlife. Previous research has suggested that human traffic can impact the movement patterns of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Specifically, as human traffic increases, deer sightings decrease. Also, due to their crepuscular nature, deer peak activity is at dawn and dusk, yet one study reported a decrease in deer sightings in the evening that seemed to correspond to a peak in human traffic. However, the cause-and-effect relationship between human traffic and deer daily movements has …
The Ironclad Economy, Ryan Thomas
The Ironclad Economy, Ryan Thomas
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This paper investigates and describes the Confederate navy’s attempt to establish a naval presence in New Orleans. At the forefront of the Civil War, the Confederate States were pressed to create and sustain a working military presence within an evolving economy. The Southern economy was about to be ravished by the Union’s blockade. Both the Union and the Confederacy knew that establishing an early presence on the water would be of the greatest importance, of which the Union had a considerably large head start on the nonexistent Confederate navy. This paper covers the birth of the Confederate navy in an …
Emotional Intelligence: Improving The Delivery Of Quality Patient Care, Genesis Serrano, Angela Putt
Emotional Intelligence: Improving The Delivery Of Quality Patient Care, Genesis Serrano, Angela Putt
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize one’s own emotions and that of others when responding to a situation. It has a long-standing reputation for predicting positive outcomes in many fields and occupations. Emotional intelligence has also had a long-standing reputation for taking the backseat in education. Nursing is no exception. With many nurses having little to no knowledge of anticipating patient needs or what it means to be empathetic, it can impact the patient’s perception of patient care. Often, the skill of being emotionally intelligent is either learned on the job through experience, innately in the character of …
Seventh-Day Adventism And The Achievement Of Transcendent Identity, Yasmin Phillip
Seventh-Day Adventism And The Achievement Of Transcendent Identity, Yasmin Phillip
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is one of the most racially and culturally diverse religious groups in the United States. With the church’s Biblical mandate to proclaim the Three Angels’ messages to all peoples, the need for a unity that acknowledges yet transcends individual and collective differences is imperative. However, racial and cultural tensions, particularly between Caucasians and African Americans, continue to hinder this aim. While theological discussions regarding such issues are common within the church, sociological nuances are not always clearly pointed out. This paper investigated sociological theories behind and challenges to multicultural religious settings, the obstacles Adventist history has …
Power Reclaimed And Given: Female Passivity And Agency In Harris, Brand, And Smith, Annika Northrop
Power Reclaimed And Given: Female Passivity And Agency In Harris, Brand, And Smith, Annika Northrop
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The paper “Power Reclaimed and Given: Female Passivity and Agency in Harris, Brand, and Smith” explores representations of women in art in Claire Harris’ “After Image,” Dionne Brand’s “Blues Spiritual for Mammy Prater,” and Ali Smith’s How to be both. Harris’ poem depicts a woman, who is the subject of a male photographer’s photos and who has been objectified and relegated to passivity by the photographer, in the active process of reclaiming the power to create her own identity. Brand’s poem shows Mammy Prater as a woman who, although formerly subjugated and abused, has already reclaimed that power; in …
Risky Behavior And Religiosity In Students, Chaden Noriega
Risky Behavior And Religiosity In Students, Chaden Noriega
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This study examined the relationship between religiosity and risky behavior in college students. A convenience sample of 31 students of at least 18 years of age from Southern Adventist University participated in this study. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire created by the researcher regarding gender, race, religious identification, and class standing in addition to the Risky Behavior Questionnaire (RBQ) (Weiss et al., 2018) and items from both the Duke Religion Index (DRI) (Koenig et al., 1997) and The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) (Huber & Huber, 2012). Results of the sample showed that when an individual’s level of religiosity increases, …
A Complete Chronology Of The Israelites In Egypt: A Textual Study Of The Length Of The Sojourn From A Seventh-Day Adventist Perspective, Matthew Bronson
A Complete Chronology Of The Israelites In Egypt: A Textual Study Of The Length Of The Sojourn From A Seventh-Day Adventist Perspective, Matthew Bronson
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Regarding the chronology of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt, two major theories are readily apparent: either the Israelites sojourned in the land of Egypt for a total of 430 years, or else for 215 years in Egypt after sojourning in the land of Canaan for 215 years. This question is examined from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective, with precedence given to Scriptural passages. An overall chronological framework is constructed for context, dealing with selected issues in the study of biblical chronology. The primary arguments for each theory are individually assessed, as are objections to many of the arguments. A small treatise …
Ui-Speed: Uniquely Identifiable Self-Contained Pass-Through Enhanced Encryption Device, Alexander Ennis
Ui-Speed: Uniquely Identifiable Self-Contained Pass-Through Enhanced Encryption Device, Alexander Ennis
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
USB encryption is an effective method for securing data. Current available solutions are limited to host-side, drive-side, and neither-side encryption. Host-side encryption must be downloaded on every host, and drive-side encryption is expensive. Current neither-side implementations either provide weak protection or provide it at the cost of unneeded multi-step processes. For USB encryption to be portable, inexpensive, and secure, it must have a straightforward locking mechanism, be able to encrypt any drive, and be distinguishable from the encryption of every other drive. The solution proposed here adds an identifiable aspect to each drive that is encrypted, isolates the encryption from …
Colonialism, Apartheid, And Democracy: South Africa's Historical Implications On The Land Reform Debate, Adeline Piotrowski Ms.
Colonialism, Apartheid, And Democracy: South Africa's Historical Implications On The Land Reform Debate, Adeline Piotrowski Ms.
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This research examines South African history, beginning with it as a colonial entity up until its inception as a democratic state, and how it works in conjunction with the land reform debate. This paper addresses arguments of South Africa's colonial history, analyzes policy making during the apartheid era, and traces the steps taken towards becoming a democracy. Furthermore, it places special attention to how actions mandated by the apartheid government, and legislation from this time period, are currently affecting the debate at hand. It then addresses the current debates on land reform and some social implications that come along with …
Ireland: A Study In The Effectiveness Of Corporate Tax Rate Reduction, Caleb Howard
Ireland: A Study In The Effectiveness Of Corporate Tax Rate Reduction, Caleb Howard
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The Republic of Ireland, which until recently had one of the worst standards of living in Europe, experienced a period of tremendous growth throughout the 1990s and early 2000s that revolutionized their economy and society, transforming their country into the “Celtic Tiger”. Much of this growth was due to foreign multi-national corporations (MNCs) investing in the Irish economy. This study examines the potential reasons behind the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and determines that it was primarily due to Ireland’s reduction in corporate tax rates between 1987 and 2003. However, other determinants of national advantage such as education …
The Impact Of Participation In Extracurricular Activities On Elementary School Students, Amy Meadows
The Impact Of Participation In Extracurricular Activities On Elementary School Students, Amy Meadows
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and academic achievement. Surveys were administered to 23 4th-8th – grade students to gather information on their extracurricular participation, and data was collected on these students’ most recent standardized test scores and first-quarter grades. The quantitative data collected was then statistically analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of this analysis suggest a statistically significant positive correlation between hours spent participating in extracurricular activities and cumulative GPA. Students’ GPAs did not appear to be impacted by the total number nor types of activities in which …
Analysis Of Burnout And Career Calling In Undergraduate Pre-Medical Students, Annalise Lang
Analysis Of Burnout And Career Calling In Undergraduate Pre-Medical Students, Annalise Lang
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Burnout is a state of exhaustion, impaired performance, and decreased motivation and is associated with several factors including a significant workload, disruptions to the balance between work and other aspects of life, and difficulty expressing or sharing emotions (alexithymia). Because of the demanding nature of the clinical environment, medical doctors are at significant risk of burnout. Because of this, studies examining the factors that contribute to burnout have been conducted on physicians, medical residents, and medical students. However, less work has been done to explore burnout in pre-medical undergraduate (pre-med) students. One factor that may mitigate burnout is having a …
Teaching American Culture To Els, Suny Cardenas-Gomez
Teaching American Culture To Els, Suny Cardenas-Gomez
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
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The Impact Of Somatic Movement On Academic And Behavioral Performance In Fourth-Grade Classrooms, Sara Collson
The Impact Of Somatic Movement On Academic And Behavioral Performance In Fourth-Grade Classrooms, Sara Collson
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
No abstract provided.
Working Through Nursing School: The Effects Of Working 10 Or More Hours Per Week On Self-Reported Stress Levels And Academic Stress, Kara Wait
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
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The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse And Aggressive Behavior In Adulthood, Andrew Verrill
The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse And Aggressive Behavior In Adulthood, Andrew Verrill
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
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Nursing Incivility: The Growing Epidemic, Emily Deedrick, Dyani Sanchez
Nursing Incivility: The Growing Epidemic, Emily Deedrick, Dyani Sanchez
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Chronological Age Differences On The Academic Performance Of Students In A First-Grade Classroom, Astrid I. Rodriguez
Impact Of Chronological Age Differences On The Academic Performance Of Students In A First-Grade Classroom, Astrid I. Rodriguez
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
In this study, the researchers investigated whether chronological age differences had an impact on the academic performance of students in first grade. Twenty-nine (29) first-grade students were assessed and observed. Their teachers also provided data on their performance through interviews and grade reports. Participating students ranged in age from seventy-three (73) to ninety-two (92) months. Performance data was collected for the core subjects of mathematics and reading in both numerical and narrative forms. Data was then analyzed for relevant patterns. Participants were classified as either younger (≤85 months) or older (≥86 months). The younger group showed difficulties in mathematics, while …
Surviving The Journey Home: Social Support And Student Sojourner, Juliana Mcgraw, Lauren Brooks, Megan Myers, Andrew Vizcarra, Daphni Edwards, Eduardo Arroyo, Alberto Hernandez
Surviving The Journey Home: Social Support And Student Sojourner, Juliana Mcgraw, Lauren Brooks, Megan Myers, Andrew Vizcarra, Daphni Edwards, Eduardo Arroyo, Alberto Hernandez
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
A small, southeastern Christian university has two independent programs for students studying abroad or serving as missionaries for an academic year. This study examines the correlation between perceived support students felt from their university and their academic success in their first returning semester. Because of the differences in these programs our research sought to examine student perceived support before, during and after their year abroad with GPA before and after their experience. No correlation was found between perceived support and academic success, but findings showed that neither group of student sojourners felt significantly supported during the year abroad. Study abroad …