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The Effect Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On The Self-Esteem Of College Students, Maggie Van Heemst
The Effect Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On The Self-Esteem Of College Students, Maggie Van Heemst
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to predict negative health and mental health effects later in life. One in two Americans has experienced at least one ACE. This issue is prevalent across class, race, and ethnicity. However, little is known about ACEs and the young adult population.
Methods: A survey was conducted to measure ACEs and self-esteem in fifty college students. The hypothesis was a negative correlation between ACE and self-esteem scores.
Results: A small negative correlation was found between ACEs and self-esteem in college students. The average ACE score was 3.9 and the average self-esteem …
Avoiding The Ivory Tower Of Babel: Library Instruction For Esl Students, Patrick Quinn, Marci Cohen
Avoiding The Ivory Tower Of Babel: Library Instruction For Esl Students, Patrick Quinn, Marci Cohen
ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Mindfulness Training On Test Anxiety In College Students, Lindsay Alcock
Impact Of Mindfulness Training On Test Anxiety In College Students, Lindsay Alcock
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Presentation Location: Warming House, Olivet Nazarene University
Abstract
A considerable number of studies have investigated the relationship between mindfulness techniques and the reduction of anxiety; a smaller number of these studies have looked at test anxiety. Previous studies have used multiple mindfulness techniques to measure the impacts on test anxiety, but few have isolated mindfulness trainings to compare the relative impact of each type on anxiety. The present study isolated two different types of mindfulness trainings to analyze their impact on test anxiety compared to each other and a control group. Three sections of biblical scripture classes were used. …
Tobacco Use Disparities By Sexual And Gender Minority Status Among Ucf Students., Parth N. Patel
Tobacco Use Disparities By Sexual And Gender Minority Status Among Ucf Students., Parth N. Patel
Digital Repository: Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence
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Letting Students Take The Lead: Active Learning In The Library Classroom, Ann Marie Smeraldi
Letting Students Take The Lead: Active Learning In The Library Classroom, Ann Marie Smeraldi
Ann Marie Smeraldi
Each fall reluctant first year students are herded into the academic library for a one-shot, sixty minute library session. Desperate to keep students’ eyes from glossing over and fingers from texting, librarians have tried everything from treasure hunts and games to murder mysteries and raves. But what if you do not have the time, staff, budget, or energy to orchestrate an hour of edutainment for thousands of students? In this session you will discover how one librarian managed to engage her students and reduce her stress by surrendering control and allowing the students to take the lead in the classroom. …