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The Social Impacts Of Religion: Implications For Social Work Practice, Alasia Johnson Apr 2022

The Social Impacts Of Religion: Implications For Social Work Practice, Alasia Johnson

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.


El Salvador's Food Clock, Zarea Collins Apr 2022

El Salvador's Food Clock, Zarea Collins

Undergraduate Research Conference

The initial concept stemmed from an honors project collaboration. The project was a research paper on the evolution of El Salvador’s food culture. Topics discussed were El Salvador's food culture, focusing on the history, staple foods, food medicine, dietetics, and how the country has been impacted by the expansion of globalization. Additionally, the relationship between medical conditions and how dietitians respond to them are further explored. Globalization has negatively impacted El Salvador's health status, dietary practices, and ingrained poor habits that will be carried on for generations.


Twitter Marketing Research, Ty Nicholson, Bailey Allen, Robert Austin Drake, Larsen Lewallen, Tanner Davie Apr 2022

Twitter Marketing Research, Ty Nicholson, Bailey Allen, Robert Austin Drake, Larsen Lewallen, Tanner Davie

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Research Objective:

• To examine the relationship between usage rates for individuals ages 46 and up, versus other similar social media platforms.

• Are adults aged 46+ using Facebook at a disproportionate rate to Twitter?

• What atmosphere/content is the 46+ age demographic seeking when surfing social media?

• What can Twitter marketing do to improve brand image among older potential users?


Convenience Or Reckless Spending? How Mobile Payment Apps Can Help College Students Manage Their Money, Mikayla Reed, Cecilia Brooks Mar 2022

Convenience Or Reckless Spending? How Mobile Payment Apps Can Help College Students Manage Their Money, Mikayla Reed, Cecilia Brooks

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Mobile payment service (MPS) apps are often used because they are convenient and easy to use. However, some people may not understand how MPS use could impact day-to-day finances or long-term financial well-being. This study seeks to explore the use of MPS apps among college students. It is hypothesized that MPS app use is related to factors such as ease of use, convenience, and financial behaviors, such as monitoring spending or paying bills on time. In the fall of 2021, 122 college students from the Southeastern United States responded to an online Qualtrics questionnaire related to preferences among MPS apps, …