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The Marketing Of Fame: How Kim Kardashian Has Sustained Her Fame, And What Companies Can Learn From Her, Elizabeth Paquette
The Marketing Of Fame: How Kim Kardashian Has Sustained Her Fame, And What Companies Can Learn From Her, Elizabeth Paquette
Honors Theses
This research paper stands to prove that celebrities are no longer simply revered only for their talents or skill but have begun to outgrow the natural fame that comes with the skill, and/or have become famous for really no apparent or tangible reason at all, or possibly that there is now a new definition of celebrity. Their fame has worked in a cycle, famous for being famous. I will set out to prove the following: they continue their fame through the efforts of clever marketing. They use new or improved marketing tactics to further build their personal brands, create connections …
Developmental Care In The Nicu: Best Practices For Preterm Infants, Expectations Of Healthcare Providers, And Impact On Parents And Families, Alicia Burrows
Developmental Care In The Nicu: Best Practices For Preterm Infants, Expectations Of Healthcare Providers, And Impact On Parents And Families, Alicia Burrows
Honors Theses
Infants born prematurely experience a variety of medical complications, which can impair their growth and development. These complications can result in permanent disabilities and medical conditions that could necessitate a lifetime of medical treatment. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) offer specialty units for infants born prematurely to receive excellent medical care to help them survive after being delivered at as soon as 23 weeks of gestation. A complementary form of care offered in some NICUs is developmental care, which focuses specifically on modifying the neonate’s physical environment to ensure proper growth and development. As developmental care is a relatively new …
The Role Of Depressed Mood And Family Expressiveness In Young Adults' Ability To Recognize Facial Expressions Of Emotions, Meghan Foster
The Role Of Depressed Mood And Family Expressiveness In Young Adults' Ability To Recognize Facial Expressions Of Emotions, Meghan Foster
Honors Theses
Young adults’ ability to recognize others’ emotions has been linked to the emotional expressiveness they experienced in their families of origin, with individuals from highly expressive families showing lower competency in identifying emotions. Current research has not yet explored the possible role of depressive symptoms in young adults’ perceptions of their families’ expressiveness, although there is evidence that parental depression impacts family expressiveness. In addition, past research on young adults’ emotion recognition has not considered that depression may influence correct identification of facial expressions, though studies on mothers’ Postpartum Depression suggest that depression may lead to misjudgments of the type …
A Review Of Trauma In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Orsolina O'Neill
A Review Of Trauma In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Orsolina O'Neill
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
An American Crisis: An Analysis Of Maternal Mortality Across The U.S., Emily Fernandes
An American Crisis: An Analysis Of Maternal Mortality Across The U.S., Emily Fernandes
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Party Polarization On Bipartisan Cosponsorship In The United States Senate, Kiera Irwin
The Effect Of Party Polarization On Bipartisan Cosponsorship In The United States Senate, Kiera Irwin
Honors Theses
The literature on political polarization and bipartisanship is plentiful, but very few have specifically studied how bipartisan cosponsorship has changed in light of the growing partisan divide, or why that particular legislative activity is even important to begin with. Using Senate cosponsorship data from the 93rd to the 115th session of Congress, this paper argues that cosponsorship patterns show an increase in hidden bipartisanship despite an increase in the polarization of roll-call votes. First, I will detail the evolution of party polarization. Having presented that background, I will then provide a brief history of bipartisanship, its advantages, and the obstacles …
The Role Of Sibling Relationships In College Friendships, Amelia Botelho
The Role Of Sibling Relationships In College Friendships, Amelia Botelho
Honors Theses
Past research suggests that children’s sibling relationships play an important role in their friendships, though much less is known about these linkages during adulthood. The purpose of this study was to explore whether the quality of young adults’ sibling relationships is associated with the quality of their non-romantic friendships. A sample of fifty-nine Undergraduate students who were predominantly white and female and attending a small liberal arts college reported on their perceptions of their sibling and friendship relationship quality as well as their attachment orientation and personality characteristics. Findings indicated that young adults’ sibling relationship quality was associated with the …
Age Differences In False Memory, Mia Rapoza
Age Differences In False Memory, Mia Rapoza
Honors Theses
After witnessing an event, a witness may be exposed to additional details about the event. These details can be inaccurate and delivered by numerous sources including other witnesses, law enforcement, and news reports. The purpose of this study was to examine how such post-event details can influence eyewitness memory reports, specifically when the post-event details are delivered by individuals from a social in-group or social out-group. Participants were young and older adults who were paired with a fictional partner. The fictional partner was manipulated to appear a member of the same racial group or a different racial group. Participant and …
The Role Of The United Nations In The Prevention Of Genocide, Teresa Haller
The Role Of The United Nations In The Prevention Of Genocide, Teresa Haller
Honors Theses
Why is it that since its founding the UN has failed countless times, and continues to fail, in preventing genocide and mass murder? This thesis will address this question by a close look at the structural dynamics of the UN that impede its ability to prevent genocide. The record of the UN on genocide prevention is a clear failure. This points to the need for significant reform to address the problems with the specific structural components that are essential to the UN addressing genocide.
The Significance Of Transmedia Storytelling In The World Of Jane Austen, Margaret Brennan
The Significance Of Transmedia Storytelling In The World Of Jane Austen, Margaret Brennan
Honors Theses
Transmedia storytelling is an opportunity for developing interactive stories involving various media, which “has grown out of the increased possibilities that come with the multifaceted developments of the ever evolving Internet” (Jandl 167). This means that multiple media platforms can be utilized to convey a single story –from videos to blog posts, tweets on Twitter or status updates on Facebook. The goal of transmedia is ultimately to have many moving parts that create one cohesive storyline, and the ways in which these pieces move and work together creates a unique, immersive story experience. Taking cultural icons like Austen and adapting …
Party Songs: A Correlation Between Political Affiliation And Liturgical Music, Renee Leavitt
Party Songs: A Correlation Between Political Affiliation And Liturgical Music, Renee Leavitt
Honors Theses
I believe that there is a correlation between musical taste and political affiliation, based upon my experience in the church and as an observer of the congregation. By asking individual people -- such as choir directors, organists, and theologians -- about a correlation between political affiliation and liturgical music taste, I believe there is enough of a pattern to deserve study. This pattern I am looking for should exhibit some shared interest in the subject at hand, some examples of the congregation liking or not liking particular music, or further information that I can explore. After interviewing those workers of …
Understanding The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families' Reach Across The U.S., Alison Keenan
Understanding The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families' Reach Across The U.S., Alison Keenan
Honors Theses
One way the federal government attempts to alleviate child poverty and the associated trauma and expenses is through welfare. Cash assistance helps families make ends meet and maintain stability, reducing poverty and its effects. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF) is one source of welfare in the United States. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the state in which a child lives matters, as TANF’s reach varies considerably across the U.S. The purpose of this thesis is to understand why some states reach more needy families than other states and to suggest policy recommendations to …