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Between “Student” And “Athlete”: The Academic Institution’S Role In The Self Identification Of Division I Student-Athletes, Helaina Sacco
Between “Student” And “Athlete”: The Academic Institution’S Role In The Self Identification Of Division I Student-Athletes, Helaina Sacco
Honors College
The present study was designed to investigate the role of the academic institution on the self-identification of Division I student-athletes. While acknowledging the importance of various forms of socialization for the development of the self, this study focuses on the importance of the academic institution as an external force on the student-athlete experience. A voluntary online survey, powered by Qualtrics, was administered to all 410 student-athletes at the University of Maine. A basic analysis of the survey results revealed that particular conduits of the academic institution may play an important role in the balance between “student” and “athlete,” including …
The Framing Of Animal Cruelty By Animal Advocacy Organizations, Cary Williams
The Framing Of Animal Cruelty By Animal Advocacy Organizations, Cary Williams
Honors College
The purpose of this research project was to explore similarities and differences in framing activity of animal cruelty by animal advocacy organizations and to fill some of the gaps within the current literature. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Humane Society of the United States, and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were selected for study, as they are the largest and most widely recognized animal advocacy organizations. Sections of the organizations’ websites (about us, positions, and frequently asked questions) and pamphlets from the organizations were analyzed using content analysis to see how the organizations define …