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The Relationship Between Conversational Pause Duration And Vocabulary Acquisition In Infants With Cochlear Implants, Kelsey De La Croix

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Previous research has shown that maternal speech to normal hearing (NH) infants and speech to cochlear implant (CI) infants is characterized by similarly high pitch, increased intonation range and reduced rate of speech (Bergeson, Miller, & McCune, 2006). These findings suggest that mothers demonstrate sensitivity to the infants’ hearing experience and tailor their speech to their infants’ auditory skill levels. Pause duration in infant-directed (ID) speech has also been shown to be influenced by age and hearing experience, but its relationship to language development is unknown. It has also been found that children with hearing loss tend to be exposed …

The Efficacy Of Antidepressants In Alleviating Anhedonia In Depressed Patients, Paras Patel

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Background: Anhedonia, or the inability to feel pleasure, is an important symptom of depression because it may be involved in preventing complete recovery and facilitating depression relapse. The relationship between depression severity and anhedonia in patients being treated with antidepressants has not been widely studied. The objective of this study was to characterize the alleviation of anhedonia in patients taking antidepressants for depression.

Methods: This was a prospective survey distributed at three outpatient psychiatric settings. Subjects above the age of twenty who indicated a depression diagnosis were included. Subjects with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or substance abuse disorder were excluded. A …

Effects Of Familiarity And Presentation Mode On Auditory-Visual Speech Recognition In Adults With Aphasia, Rachel Hahn

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Aphasia is a language disorder that has been acquired by about 2 million Americans, most commonly from stroke or traumatic brain injury. Research demonstrates that adults with aphasia can continue improving their speech and language for years after their stroke with therapy, which is contrary to traditional thought. Therefore, people with aphasia and their loved ones are searching for ways to continue speech and language improvements even after insurance runs out, and many are turning to technological therapy programs. However, there is little research on the skills people with aphasia need to benefit from these technological therapy programs. The current …

An Assessment Of Adherence To Asthma Medication Guidelines: Findingsfrom A Tertiary Care Center In The State Of Penang, Malaysia, Raja Ahsan Aftab, Amer Hayat Khan, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Irfhan Ali, Azmi Hassali, Fahad Saleem

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Multiple asthma guidelines have been developed to reduce asthma mortality, morbidity, and cost associated with asthma worldwide. In Malaysia, within this context, it is relatively unknown to what extent doctors adhere to the asthma guidelines. This study aimed to assess guideline adherence and calculate the cost of adhered and nonadhered prescriptions by medical doctors in a public tertiary health care facility. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. One hundred and eighty patients, a total of 30 patients per doctor, were enrolled to assess guideline adherence. The patients were followed for a …

The Impact Of Calcineurin Inhibitors And Mammalian Target Of Rapamycininhibitors On Anxiety And Depression Scores In Kidney Transplant Patients, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Hadi̇m Akoğlu, Güner Karaveli̇ Gürsoy, Zafer Ercan, Özgür Merhametsi̇z, Başol Canbakan, Mehmet Deni̇z Ayli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Depression and anxiety are prevalent symptoms in kidney transplant patients. We aimed to evaluate the frequency and the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms in kidney transplant recipients using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The data were compared between the patients on CNI-based and mTORi-based maintenance immunosuppressive regimens. Materials and methods: A total of 94 kidney transplant patients were enrolled in the study after exclusion of the patients already taking neuropsychiatric medications or unwilling to participate in the study. Participants were asked to self-report the inventories. Results: Analysis of data showed that 62 (66%) …

Colistin Efficacy In The Treatment Of Multidrug-Resistant And Extremelydrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections*, Çi̇ğdem Banu Çeti̇n, Deni̇z Özer Türk, Şebnem Şenol, Gönül Di̇nç Horasan, Özlem Tünger

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Colistin is used as a salvage therapy for multidrug-resistant and extremely drug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections. Our aim was to evaluate colistin efficiency and toxicity in the treatment of these resistant gram-negative bacterial infections. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study carried out in a tertiary care hospital during 2011-2013. Study data were collected from the medical records and consultations of the infectious diseases clinic. Results: The study group included 158 patients with nosocomial infections and 136 (86.1%) of them were hospitalized in the ICU. Respiratory tract infections were the most commonly observed ones (n = 103, 65.2%). The …

Determination Of Reference Range With The Indirect Method Of The 25-Hydroxyvitamind3 Test In The Balıkesir Region, Turkey, Medi̇ne Alpdemi̇r, Mehmet Fati̇h Alpdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to determine the reference ranges of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)vitD3) by an indirect method using data obtained from patients over the course of 3 years. Materials and methods: The 25(OH)vitD3 test results of the patients who applied to the medical biochemistry laboratory of Balıkesir State Hospital between the years of 2010 and 2014 were analyzed. Patient data were retrospectively taken from the laboratory information system. The 25(OH)vitD3 levels of patients were examined after exclusion of outliers. Patients were divided into subgroups according to season, sex, and age. The central 95% reference intervals were calculated …

Genotypes And Virulence Factors Of Candida Species Isolated From Oralcavities Of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Soley Arslan, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Ahmet Ercan Şekerci̇, Fati̇h Tanriverdi̇, Hafi̇ze Sav, Gonca Aydemi̇r, Hali̇t Di̇ri̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study compared the genotypes and virulence factors of Candida species isolated from oral cavities of healthy individuals and patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods: A total of 142 healthy individuals and 73 diabetic patients participated in this study. Study populations were classified into 4 groups as follows: Group I " Healthy, without caries; Group II " Healthy, with caries; Group III " DM, with caries; Group IV " DM, without caries. Diabetic patients' blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c concentrations were determined. Identification of Candida species was performed with conventional methods. Biofilm production, proteinase, phospholipase, and esterase …

A Persistently Low Hbv Dna Level Is A Predictor Of Spontaneous Hbsag Clearance In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B, Alpay Ari, Şebnem Çalik, Selma Tosun, Si̇bel Özsu Caymaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Seasonal Vitamin D Status And Endothelial Function In Healthcare Workers, Özlem Hali̇loğlu, Tolga Kasaci, Di̇lek Yavuz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Healthcare workers have long working hours indoors and are at risk of vitamin D deficiency. The aim of this study was to determine seasonal vitamin D status and its relationship with early atherosclerotic markers, endothelial function, and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in healthcare workers of Marmara University Hospital, İstanbul. Materials and methods: One hundred and ninety healthy volunteer healthcare workers and 66 nonmedical volunteers of Marmara University Hospital were included in the study and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), calcium, intact parathyroid hormone (PTH), endothelial function, and CIMT were measured twice during winter and summer seasons. Results: Mean vitamin D levels …

Liporotein-Associated Phospholipase-A2 Can Be A Diagnostic Marker Inthe Early Stage Diagnosis Of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia, Tarik Acar, Sedat Koçak, Başar Cander, Mehmet Ergi̇n, Cesareddi̇n Di̇kmetaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the role of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase-A2 (Lp-PLA2) in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) in the early stage. Materials and methods: Twenty-seven New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups in this study. Blood specimens were obtained from the groups at hours 0, 1, 3, and 6. Using the blood samples drawn from all groups, Lp-PLA2 and C-reactive protein (CRP) parameters were investigated. Results: There was a significant rise in the levels of both Lp-PLA2 and CRP starting at hour 1 (P < 0.05) (hour 1; Lp-PLA2, P = 0.003) in the ischemia group. In the sham group, the levels of Lp-PLA2 and CRP started to rise at hour 3 (P < 0.05) (hour 3; Lp-PLA2, P = 0.011). At hour 6 of ischemia, the area under the ROC curve was 100%, and the cut-off value of 63.91 ng/mL revealed a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 100% for Lp-PLA2. Conclusion: These findings showed the role of serum Lp-PLA2 and CRP levels in the early diagnosis of AMI. Thus, further studies are needed to describe the role of Lp-PLA2 in the early diagnosis of AMI.

Promoter Methylation Profile Of Gstp1 And Rassf1a In Prostate Cancerand Benign Hyperplasia In Vietnamese Men, Thi Thuong Lan Vo, Bich Thuan Ta, Van To Ta, Dieu Linh Vuong, Quynh Uyen Nguyen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The GSTP1 and RASSF1A methylations that were considered as prostate cancer-specific molecular biomarkers have been extensively reported in Western/American patients with prostate cancer but are rarely reported in Southeast Asian patients. In the present study, the methylation status of the GSTP1 and RASSF1A promoters was evaluated in prostate cancer (PCa) and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) tissues from Vietnamese men. Materials and methods: The accuracy of methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP) was validated to analyze the methylation pattern of GSTP1 and RASSF1A in 59 PCa and 37 BPH patients, respectively. The methylation status was confirmed by the sequencing of cloned …

Comparative Efficacy Of Antioxidant Retinol, Melatonin, And Zinc During In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes Under Induced Heat Stress, Jafrin Ara Ahmed, Devojyoti Dutta, Nawab Nashiruddullah

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Both A and B grade cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) aspirated from cattle ovaries at slaughter were matured in vitro under normal (38.5 °C) and elevated temperatures (41 °C). Maturation competence based on cumulus expansion, COC diameter, and nuclear maturation were compared with and without antioxidant supplementation incorporating 7.5 µM retinol, 1 nM melatonin, and 1.5 µg/mL zinc chloride in an oocyte maturation medium. Heat stress significantly reduced cumulus expansion by approximately 20%, while only retinol could bring a significant (P ≤ 0.05) increase. Heat stress also decreased expansion of A (approximately 50%) and B (approximately 40%) grade COC diameter. All antioxidants …

Cla And Epa Inhibit Lps-Induced Prostaglandin Release From Bovine Endometrial Cells Through An Nf-?B-Dependent Signaling Mechanism, Lokenga Badinga, Mehmet Şükrü Gülay, Alan Ealy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Although their action in antagonizing arachidonic acid metabolism is a key antiinflammatory effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), these molecules have other antiinflammatory effects that might occur upstream of altered eicosanoid production. We examined the effects of two CLA isomers (c9,t11 and t10,c12 isomers), n-3 PUFA (EPA and DHA), and ΚNF-ΚB inhibitor (ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC)) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced secretion of prostaglandins (PGE2 and PGF2a) by bovine endometrial (BEND) cells. LPS increased PGE2 and PGF2a concentrations in BEND cell-conditioned media in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The c9,t11 CLA isomer and EPA decreased …

Mast Cell Typing In Aortic Onchocerciasis And The Immunohistochemicaldemonstration Of Wolbachia Bacteria, Rahşan Yilmaz, Melek Koçak, Zafer Özyildiz, İsmai̇l Şah Harem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the presence of endosymbiotic Wolbachia bacteria was determined by immunohistochemical methods in 8 out of 43 paraffin-embedded bovine aortic tissues that were macroscopically and microscopically diagnosed with aortic onchocerciasis in the archive of the Harran University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Pathology. By means of the enzyme histochemical and immunohistochemical staining methods, it was ascertained that the tryptase-containing subtype of mast cells (MCT) was involved in the inflammatory response in the bovine aortae with onchocerciasis. The aim of this study was to elucidate the pathogenesis of aortic onchocerciasis lesions caused by Onchocerca armillata in Turkey and …

Effects Of Full-Fat Soybean Diet On Performance, Carcass Characteristics,And Fatty Acid Composition Of Hanwoo Steers, Sungil Kim, Jihong Lee, Sungkwon Park

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of dietary full-fat soybean on performance and carcass characteristics of Hanwoo steers was investigated. Thirty steers (653 ± 52.96 kg) were allotted to control and full-fat soybean groups with a 210-day comparative feedlot trial. Steers were fed either the basal finishing diet (control) or control plus 5% full-fat soybean, using Calan gates for individual intake measurement. There was no difference in BW, feed intake, carcass weight, backfat thickness, loin muscle area, or meat color between groups. The average daily gain was greater (P < 0.05) in the soybean group compared to the control group. Steers fed soybean showed a lower feed conversion ratio than the controls. Marbling in the soybean group was greater (P < 0.05) than that in the control group. Supplementary full-fat soybean increased (P < 0.05) crude fat but decreased (P < 0.05) crude protein content in the longissimus muscle. Full-fat soybean increased (P < 0.05) total unsaturated fatty acids, including the levels of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acid but, consequently, decreased (P < 0.05) total saturated fatty acids. Levels of conjugated linoleic acid, and its major precursor trans-vaccenic acid, were significantly increased by soybean supplementation. Our results demonstrate that full-fat soybeans may offer a better way to produce healthier beef with increased unsaturated fatty acids.

Effect Of Stocking Rate On Pasture And Sheep Production In Winter And Spring Lambing Systems, Serkan Ateş, Gazi̇ Özcan, Harun Çi̇çek, Mesut Kirbaş, Gürhan Keleş, Şaban Işik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 2-year study was conducted to quantify the effect of stocking rate on pasture and sheep production in winter and spring lambing systems. Pastures were set-stocked with ewes and their winter-born single lambs at low (20 ewes + lamb ha?1), medium (28 ewes + lamb ha?1), and high (36 ewes + lamb ha?1) stocking rates in spring 2012 and by ewes and their spring-born lambs at low (16 ewes + lamb ha?1), medium (24 ewes + lamb ha?1), and high (32 ewes + lamb ha?1) stocking rates in spring 2013. Annual pasture dry matter production ranged from 8.9 to 10.2 …

Productivity And Adaptation Ability Of Holstein Cattle Of Different Genetic Selections, Ivan Fiodorovich Gorlov, Svetlana Evgenievna Bozhkova, Olga Pavlovna Shakhbazova, Vera Vasilievna Gubareva, Natali Ivanovna Mosolova, Elena Yurievna Zlobina, Yuriy Nicolaevich Fiodorov, Alexey Sergeevich Mokhov

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of the research was to compare economically useful traits of Holstein cows of different selections. The results show that the German and Australian selections were superior to the Danish and American cows in terms of their growth (at 36 months of age, the body weights of the German and Australian cows were 36.5 and 27.6 kg greater than the Danish cows and 24.3 and 15.4 kg greater than the American cows, respectively). Maximum milk yield was obtained from the American and German cows (25,220 and 24,861 kg). Their milk also had higher fat content. The maximum protein content …

Poor Placental Traits Reduce Kid Birth Weight In Young Saanen Dams In The First Parity, Uğur Şen, Hasan Önder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Placental characteristics are the most important indicators of fetal growth and development that influence kid vitality. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of maternal parity on placental characteristics and birth-related traits in Saanen goats. The experiments were conducted on 41 singleton-bearing Saanen does, ranging from 1 to 4 years of age and classified according to first, second, and third parities. Birth weight, placental weight, placental efficiency, and cotyledon density were influenced by parity (P < 0.05). First-parity does had kids with significantly (P < 0.05) lower birth and placental weights than does of other parities, while they had significantly higher (P < 0.05) placental efficiency and cotyledon density. First-parity does had fewer (P < 0.05) large and total cotyledons than third-parity does. Cotyledon dimensions varied among parities (P < 0.05), while average cotyledon surface area and cotyledon efficiency were the lowest in the first-parity does (P < 0.05). The results suggest that younger dams in the first parity may alter placental characteristics and fetal development, resulting in a reduced birth weight from singleton gestations.

Mycoplasma Infections In Dairy Cattle Farms In Turkey, Zafer Sayin, Asli Sakmanoğlu, Uçkun Sai̇t Uçan, Ali̇ Uslu, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Hadi̇mli̇, Zeki̇ Aras, Özgür Özdemi̇r, Osman Ergani̇ş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mycoplasmas cause the most severe and economically costly diseases of cattle throughout the world. In this study, Mycoplasma species were isolated from calves and cows with suspected mycoplasmosis in Holstein dairy cattle farms within 7 geographical regions of Turkey between May 2010 and December 2015. Mycoplasma infections were positive in 17 (80.9%) of 21 dairy cattle farms and the overall percentage was calculated as 32.1%. The highest isolation rate occurred in the Southeastern Anatolia Region (42.8%), and the lowest was observed in the Mediterranean Region (19.6%). In total, 172 Mycoplasma spp. were isolated from samples. Using PCR analysis, 149 (87.6%) …

Comparison Of Foetal Growth In Singleton And Twin Pregnancies Byb-Mode And Doppler Ultrasonography In Karya Ewes, Güneş Erdoğan, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Ahmet Ceylan, İlker Seri̇n, Hakki Bülent Beceri̇kli̇soy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Foetal growth and haemodynamic features were investigated in singleton and twin pregnancies in Karya ewes with B-mode/Doppler ultrasonography. Nineteen healthy singleton (n = 9) and twin (n = 10) pregnant Karya ewes were used. Foetal biometric and haemodynamic measurements were made at 15-day intervals on the 29 foetuses during pregnancy. Biparietal head diameter (BPD), thoracic diameter (TD), umbilical cord diameter (UCD), foetal heart rate (FHR), peak systolic velocity (PSV), end diastolic velocity (EDV), pulsatility index (PI), and resistance index (RI) were recorded. The BPD was higher in twins on days 55 and 130 of pregnancy (P < 0.05), and the TD was higher in singletons on day 115 of pregnancy (P < 0.01). UCD was higher in twins on day 55 of pregnancy (P < 0.01). On day 130 of pregnancy, PSV and EDV were higher in twin foetuses (P < 0.05). PI and RI were lower in twins on day 40 of pregnancy (P < 0.05). Foetal growth and umbilical artery blood flow show some differences depending on the numbers of foetuses and the gestational stage. Additionally, BPD, TD, and FHR were reliable for estimation of gestational age during twin pregnancies.

Effects Of Combining Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone And Anabolic Implants On Growth Performance And Dietary Energetics Of Holstein Bull Calves Fed Finishing Diets, Victor Gonzalez-Vizcarra, Maria Lopez-Soto, Carolina Pujol-Manriquez, Jesus Urias-Estrada, Alberto Barreras Serrano, Jose Calderon-Cortes, Gilberto Lopez-Valencia, Francisco Monge-Navarro, Alejandro Plascencia

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Twenty-one Holstein bull calves (368 ± 5.2 kg) were used in order to evaluate the effects of combining recombinant bovine growth hormone (bST) and anabolic implants on growth performance and dietary energetics. Steers were assigned (7 repetitions/treatment) to individual pens (16 m2) equipped with automatic waterers and 1.2 m fence-line feed bunks. The experiment lasted 56 days. Treatments were: 1) no bST, no implant; 2) implant; and 3) bST + implant. Compared to implanted cattle, the combination of exogenous bovine somatotropin and anabolic implants did not enhance growth performance or observed dietary energy. Compared to nonimplanted cattle, anabolic implants increased …

Early Pregnancy Diagnosis Using A Commercial Elisa Test Based On Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins In Holstein-Friesian Heifers And Lactating Cows, Mehmet Sali̇h Kaya, Mehmet Köse, Faruk Bozkaya, Hasan Mutlu, Eyyüp Hakan Uçar, Mehmet Osman Atli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of a commercial ELISA test kit for detecting pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) in peripheral blood for early pregnancy diagnosis and compare plasma PAG levels during early pregnancy in both Holstein-Friesian heifers and lactating cows. A total of 231 plasma samples were collected from heifers and lactating cows on days 25, 28, and 32 after insemination. Pregnancies were confirmed 30 days after the collection of plasma samples. Plasma PAG levels were measured using a commercial ELISA test kit for diagnosing bovine pregnancy. The effects of examination date and animal status (heifers vs. lactating …

Circulating Metabolic And Reproductive Hormone Changes In Laying Hens Kept Under Various Heat-Combating Systems, Muhammad Safdar Anjum, Mansur Abdullah Sandhu, Zia Ur-Rahman, Anum Safdar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of the present study was to observe the circulating metabolic, reproductive, and stress hormones in laying hen performance under different heat-combating systems (HCSs). A total of 500 White Leghorn pullets at 24 weeks of age were subjected to four HCSs, i.e. desert cooling (DC), water sprinkling (WS), time limit feeding (TLF), and ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation, at environmental temperatures from 32.30 to 40.80 °C with 76.40% relative humidity. Blood was collected before heat stress, at peak stress, and after heat stress to collect plasma. The results of the 24-week stress period showed significantly less circulating T3, T4, estrogen, …

Effect Of Some Essential Oils (Allium Sativum L., Origanum Majorana L.) And Ozonated Olive Oil On The Treatment Of Ear Mites (Otodectes Cynotis) In Cats, Fulya Altinok Yi̇pel, Abuzer Acar, Mustafa Yi̇pel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of certain essential oils and ozonated olive oil on Otodectes cynotis infestations in cats. Twenty-eight cats were included in the study. Infestation was diagnosed through the microscopic examination of ear secretions. Clinical findings were evaluated and scored before and after treatment. Cats were randomly assigned to different treatment groups, which included Group 1 treated with ozonated olive oil, Group 2 treated with garlic oil, Group 3 treated with marjoram oil, and Group 4 treated with permethrin. Each treatment was applied to both ears with approximately 5 drops daily per ear …

Variability In Antibacterial Chemical Defenses In Caribbean Sponges Of The Genus Aplysina, Savannah Stockton

Honors Theses

Coral reefs represent one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth, providing habitat for at least 25% of all marine species. Coral ecosystems are faced with many stressors, both physical and biological, that are causing their continuing decline. Understanding the impacts of these stressors, and the resilience of coral reefs, is important to the long-term survival of these critical ecosystems. As a major constituent of marine communities, sponges are an important phylum contributing to the ecology of coral reefs. Like other components of coral reef habitats, sponges also face a wide variety of biological stressors including pathogens, predators, and competitors. …

Contemplating Mindfulness At Work: An Integrative Review, Darren J. Good, Christopher Lyddy, Theresa M. Glomb, Joyce E. Bono, Kirk W. Brown, Michelle K. Duffy, Ruth A. Baer, Judson A. Brewer, Sara W. Lazar

School of Business Faculty Publications

Mindfulness research activity is surging within organizational science. Emerging evidence across multiple fields suggests that mindfulness is fundamentally connected to many aspects of workplace functioning, but this knowledge base has not been systematically integrated to date. This review coalesces the burgeoning body of mindfulness scholarship into a framework to guide mainstream management research investigating a broad range of constructs. The framework identifies how mindfulness influences attention, with downstream effects on functional domains of cognition, emotion, behavior, and physiology. Ultimately, these domains impact key workplace outcomes, including performance, relationships, and well-being. Consideration of the evidence on mindfulness at work stimulates important …

Using A “Messy” Problem As A Departmental Assessment Of Undergraduates' Ability To Think Like Psychologists, Patricia Marten Dibartolo, Lauren E. Duncan, Minh Ly, Alan N. Rudnitsky

Psychology: Faculty Publications

This paper presents a case study of faculty in a psychology department whose shared questions about pedagogy and learning informed a data-driven curricular review and revision using an open-ended assessment that privileged deep learning. This paper describes the development of this assessment and how its results across the arc of the major led to a revision of the department’s curriculum, including the creation of new courses that focused on developing students’ abilities to ‘think like psychologists.’ The study indicates that faculty intuitions of potential problems in student learning can be successfully assessed and then addressed through curricular changes.

Hoarding Among Outpatients Seeking Treatment At A Psychiatric Hospital In Singapore, Clarissa Ong, Vathsala Sagayadevan, Siau Pheng Lee, Rebecca Ong, Siow Ann Chong, Randy O. Frost, Mythily Subramaniam

Psychology: Faculty Publications

Hoarding symptoms commonly co-occur with other psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive disorder, and have been observed across cultures. Yet, few studies have examined hoarding in other disorders or in an Asian context. The present study aimed to determine: (1) the prevalence of clinically significant hoarding, (2) differences between participants with and without significant hoarding, and (3) predictors of hoarding severity in a Singaporean clinical sample. Five hundred outpatients with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, and pathological gambling completed a battery of questionnaires on hoarding, anxiety, depression, functional impairment due to clutter, and quality of life. Thirty percent of our …

Objectification In Action: Self- And Other-Objectification In Mixed-Sex Interpersonal Interactions, Randi L. Garcia, Valerie A. Earnshaw, Diane M. Quinn

Psychology: Faculty Publications

Although the process of sexual objectification is theorized to occur within interpersonal interactions, we believe this is the first study to examine sexual objectification and self-objectification in actual (nonconfederate) interpersonal encounters. Men and women were brought into the laboratory and interacted in mixed-sex dyads. We used dyadic analysis to detect whether partners’ objectification of each other affected state self-objectification, and the resulting feelings of comfort and authenticity during the interaction. After the interaction, participants completed a cognitive performance task, a measure of career aspirations, and a measure of relationship agency. Results showed that for women only, being objectified by their …