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The Relationship Between Chronic Pain And Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In College Students
The Relationship Between Chronic Pain And Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In College Students
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to measure chronic pain levels as they relate to stress, anxiety, and depression in college students. This is a non-experimental, correlational research design, using a survey methodology. Eighty-four participants, over the age of 18, were recruited (men = 33.3%, women = 66.6%) to participate in this study. The participants were asked to complete a questionnaire which was a compilation of the Chronic Pain Grade Questionnaire (CPGQ) (Von Korff et al., 1992), the Perceived Stress Scale (Wickrama et al., 2013), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) (Beck et al., 1988), the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) (Beck …
Influence Of Racism On Minority Students' Mental Health And Academic Performance
Influence Of Racism On Minority Students' Mental Health And Academic Performance
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This literature review summarizes, analyzes, and evaluates a selection of 15 recent research articles regarding the influence racism has on minority students’ mental health and academic performance. All the literature used here was published between the years 2010 and 2021. Of the studies contained in this work, the majority addressed the topic of racism and how it influences student mental health, with an emphasis on minority stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma symptoms. Another portion looked at how racism influences academic performance. The literature shows that higher exposure to racism produces negative mental health, which can manifest …
Impact Of Religion And Politics On Pro-Environmental Behavior And Views About Climate Change
Impact Of Religion And Politics On Pro-Environmental Behavior And Views About Climate Change
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to analyze how religion and politics impact peoples’ opinions about climate change and likeliness to engage in pro-environmental behavior. The study conducted was a non-experimental, correlational research design, using a survey methodology. Fifty-eight participants, all over the age of 18, were recruited to participate in this study. The participants were asked to complete five questionnaires: The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) (Huber & Huber, 2012), The Climate Change Attitude Survey (CCAS) (Christensen & Knezek, 2015), The Political Participation Scale (PPS), The Environmental Behavior Scale (EBS), and a demographic questionnaire. Two research hypotheses guided this …
The Impact Of Political Beliefs On Ethical Framework In Adults
The Impact Of Political Beliefs On Ethical Framework In Adults
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This study aimed to examine the differences between major political philosophies in the United States and whether these beliefs influence a person’s ethical views. This research was a non-experimental correlation design, using a survey methodology with adult participants. The participants were asked to complete the 39-item The Impact of Political Beliefs on Ethical Frameworks in Adults Survey. A Pearson’s r was conducted to determine the relationship between political beliefs and ethical frameworks. The results showed a slightly positive correlation that was statistically significant [r(166) = .28, p = .000]. Therefore, there was sufficient evidence to support the research hypothesis: there …
Personality Traits, Religiosity, And Academic Major, Ryan Schmid
Personality Traits, Religiosity, And Academic Major, Ryan Schmid
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Personality traits are intimately involved with many, if not all, human endeavors, including the pursuit of a college degree. The purpose of this study was to see if there were differences in personality traits amongst academic majors and religiosity levels at Southern Adventist University. It also examined if there were differences in religiosity across academic majors. The differences in academic major and religiosity were compared between both gender and ethnicity. Fifty students from seven academic major categories were given personality and religiosity measures during a class, a LifeGroup, and several arranged meeting times. The results of these measures yielded several …
Risky Behavior And Religiosity In Students, Chaden Noriega
Risky Behavior And Religiosity In Students, Chaden Noriega
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This study examined the relationship between religiosity and risky behavior in college students. A convenience sample of 31 students of at least 18 years of age from Southern Adventist University participated in this study. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire created by the researcher regarding gender, race, religious identification, and class standing in addition to the Risky Behavior Questionnaire (RBQ) (Weiss et al., 2018) and items from both the Duke Religion Index (DRI) (Koenig et al., 1997) and The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) (Huber & Huber, 2012). Results of the sample showed that when an individual’s level of religiosity increases, …
Ethnic Differences In Self-Efficacy At Southern Adventist University, Seth L. Daly Stennis
Ethnic Differences In Self-Efficacy At Southern Adventist University, Seth L. Daly Stennis
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Concern has been expressed about the poor academic performance of African American students, in comparison to their other ethnic counterparts. Many individuals have attempted to explain this anomaly. A large portion of studies show how socioeconomic standing and parental involvement play a role in the academic achievement gap. A more modest amount used psychological factors to explain the deplorable academic achievement in African Americans. One such psychological factor, self-efficacy, was not well represented in the literature; few papers discussed the association of self-efficacy and African American academic success. The purpose of this study was to compare self-efficacy levels of individuals …
Beware Of What You Watch: Television Viewing And Dating Behavior In Young Adults, Michael Milmine
Beware Of What You Watch: Television Viewing And Dating Behavior In Young Adults, Michael Milmine
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
People of all ages are spending significant portions of their day watching television. Television shows themed around romantic relationships are very common and popular among young adults. This study examined relationships between television viewing and dating behavior in a sample of students at a small religious university in southeast Tennessee. Forty-seven participants completed the Milmine Social Interaction and Media Instrument (MSIAMI) which measures television viewing. Results show statistically weak relationships between television viewing and lower expectations, less physical touch, lower satisfaction, and shorter dating relationships. Television viewing was related to a slightly higher frequency of kissing within the dating relationship. …
The Metaphor Of Marriage In Hosea, Leif Fredheim
The Metaphor Of Marriage In Hosea, Leif Fredheim
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
"Go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of unfaithfulness to the Lord” (Hosea 1:2). The message of Hosea is provocative. For this very reason, the biblical book of Hosea has frustrated and intrigued scholars for over two millennia. Scholarly debate has raged due to the implications the text has for the character of God and His prophet, and the ways in which God interacts with His people. It cannot, however, be claimed that the discussion has been concluded; “from centuries of critical debate only one consensus on the …
You Depress Me! Quality Of Personal Relationships And Depressive Symptoms Among College Students, Hannah Zackrison
You Depress Me! Quality Of Personal Relationships And Depressive Symptoms Among College Students, Hannah Zackrison
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Depression is the most common mental health disorder affecting adolescents and adults in the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among depressive symptoms and college students’ self-reported quality of personal relationships with parents and peers. There were no significant gender differences in quality of relationship with parents, but there were differences with peers. The spirituality analysis suggested that a higher level of spirituality was related to better quality of personal relationships, as well as, fewer depressive symptoms. There were significant differences in depressive symptoms among various ethnicities in this sample. Future research with a …
Defining And Cultivating School Spirit At Southern Adventist University: A Qualitative Study, Mia Lindsey
Defining And Cultivating School Spirit At Southern Adventist University: A Qualitative Study, Mia Lindsey
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This research analyzed the student school spirit at a small Christian university to gain understanding of ways to better facilitate growth of school spirit on campus. The measurement of school spirit was based on four characteristics: ethos, sense of community, rituals and traditions and a combination of participation, loyalty, and pride. The researcher conducted three focus groups based on class standings of senior, junior, and sophomore. Each group had six to nine randomly and purposively selected participants. Results showed that the people, the place, and the purpose of the school were significant to the students, and the students’ definition of …
The Impact Of Media Exposure On Self-Esteem And Body Satisfaction In Men And Women, Salenna Russello
The Impact Of Media Exposure On Self-Esteem And Body Satisfaction In Men And Women, Salenna Russello
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The current study explored the effects of media exposure on men and women's body satisfaction, self-esteem, level of internalization of sociocultural ideals, and level of social comparison. Male and female undergraduates (N = 32) were exposed to television advertisements either with muscular men and thin women (sociocultural ideal group) or without those types of men and women (neutral advertisement group). Men were more satisfied with their bodies than women, and they internalized ideals less. Self-esteem and social comparison levels were similar for both men and women. In addition, exposure to physical-ideal advertisements did not appear to effect body satisfaction, self-esteem, …
Spirituality And Subjective Well-Being Among Southern Adventist University Students, Matthew Marlin
Spirituality And Subjective Well-Being Among Southern Adventist University Students, Matthew Marlin
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to examine gender, ethnic, class standing, and parental marital status differences in spirituality and wellbeing among college students and to determine if spirituality and wellbeing are correlated. A sample of 63 participants from Southern Adventist University were administered the Marlin Spirituality and Psychological Well-being Inventory (MSPWI) which measures levels of spirituality and perceived well-being. No statistically significant differences were found for gender, ethnicity, class standing, or parental marital status. Spirituality and well-being were shown to have a significant positive correlation, with higher levels of well-being being associated with higher levels of spirituality.
Of Mice And Men: A Comparative Study Assessing Behavioral Indicators Of Sugar Addiction In Mice And College Students, Kahlilia Morris
Of Mice And Men: A Comparative Study Assessing Behavioral Indicators Of Sugar Addiction In Mice And College Students, Kahlilia Morris
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Binge eating is a maladaptive behavior associated with obesity and certain eating disorders. Numerous animal studies have shown that this bingeing behavior shares qualities with those of drug addiction. Furthermore, research in rodents has shown that this addictive behavior is also characterized by the same molecular and physiological characteristics that define drug addiction. The current study purposed to assess whether bingeing on sugar could lead to behavioral indicators of sugar dependence in mice as well as humans. The results show that bingeing on sugar did not increase addictive behavior in either mice or human participants. Instead, addictive behaviors appeared to …
"Mom, Why Did You Have To Choose Him?": Women's Experiences With An Lntergenerational Cycle Of Intimate Partner Violence In A Conservative Christian Denomination, Michael Hermann
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this paper is to provide a literature review about intimate partner violence and to present results from thirty-two qualitative interviews regarding women's experiences with an intergenerational cycle of abuse. The literature review presents a comprehensive summary of the literature of intimate partner violence. The review covers causes for IPV, types of gender asymmetry and symmetry, various effects on female survivors, an explanation for the cycle of abuse, possible effective interventions, limitations of existing studies, and it presents areas of research that still need to be studied.
Rebellion Against The Rebels: An Exploration Of White Southern Women’S Patriotism, Jessica Stollenmaier
Rebellion Against The Rebels: An Exploration Of White Southern Women’S Patriotism, Jessica Stollenmaier
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This paper examines how hardships and food shortages shaped the experience of white Southern women and their support for the Civil War. Evidence is presented that shows these women did not receive adequate protection and food from the Confederate government; as a result, some women withdrew their support and stood up against the government in different ways depending on their class. The rebellious white women of the South are used as an example of what can happen when a government fails to care for the needs of its female population. The hardships these women faced are discussed and emphasis is …
Accept A Helping Hoof? Openness To Equine-Assisted Mental Health As An Emerging Alternative Therapy: A Descriptive Study Among College Students, Wyntre Robinson
Accept A Helping Hoof? Openness To Equine-Assisted Mental Health As An Emerging Alternative Therapy: A Descriptive Study Among College Students, Wyntre Robinson
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Equine-assisted mental health (EAMH) therapies utilize horses in therapy for a variety of emotional and psychological issues. One of the limitations of EAMH is the lack of interest among participants, but no literature is available to explore this. The purpose of this study was to measure awareness of and openness to EAMH interventions in college students in order to identify characteristics that correlate with openness to EAMH. Sixty-nine participants completed the Openness to Equine-Assisted Mental Health Inventory which measures openness to EAMH and openness to other alternative therapies, loss of faith in traditional therapies, the Big Five personality trait …
Self-Rated Physical Attractiveness, Attractiveness Standards, And Expectation Deviations In Romantic Partners Among Non-Married University Students, Audrey Cooper, Katie Hammond, Eden Koliadko, John Shoemaker, Emily Young, Lauren Ysseldyke
Self-Rated Physical Attractiveness, Attractiveness Standards, And Expectation Deviations In Romantic Partners Among Non-Married University Students, Audrey Cooper, Katie Hammond, Eden Koliadko, John Shoemaker, Emily Young, Lauren Ysseldyke
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This study surveyed unmarried, randomly selected university students to discover how they rated themselves regarding physical attractiveness, what range of attractiveness they would consider in a romantic partner, and what would cause them to deviate from this range. The results showed that the most frequently chosen rating for self-attractiveness was a 7 (on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most attractive) for both men and women. A t-test showed that men had a slightly higher mean of rating than women in their own level of attractiveness, though these results were not statistically significant. When asked for a range …
Empowering Female Offenders To Reach Success In Probation And Parole, Patricia Lewis
Empowering Female Offenders To Reach Success In Probation And Parole, Patricia Lewis
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Responding to the need for gender-specific programs within the criminal justice system, this study evaluates a women’s life skills group that is geared toward education and empowerment for female offenders at the Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP) in a small southeastern city. The researcher evaluated the effectiveness of this group using a single-system model. The desired outcome of the group was to enhance the women’s knowledge in areas such as self-esteem, parenting, domestic violence, job readiness, and health. Findings reveal overall satisfaction of the participants with the life skills group as well as a significant improvement in individual life …
Native Americans: A Study Of Their Civil War Experience, Ashley Dunbar
Native Americans: A Study Of Their Civil War Experience, Ashley Dunbar
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Native Americans played a vital role in the history of the United States of America. During the unrest and upheaval of the Civil War, many Native Americans pledged their allegiance to the Union or Confederacy. The Native Americans assembled armies and participated in the battles. Their loyalty was important, as the Union and Confederacy recognized that Native American involvement could influence the war’s outcome.The war also affected the Native Americans—during the war they faced division among their tribes while endeavoring to make ends meet; after the war, they struggled to exist without slavery while coping with broken promises and …
Civil War Attitudes As Seen In Children’S Media And Toys, Andrea De Melo
Civil War Attitudes As Seen In Children’S Media And Toys, Andrea De Melo
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
In an age when children were urged to be “seen and not heard,” some of the faint voices of children during the Civil War survived to give a picture of their lives. Children played many roles in the Civil War; some children became Civil War soldiers, while other children stayed home but never escaped the image of the brave examples of drummer boys embodied in countless poems, literature, and pictures. The children were part of a culture that devoured even the youngest citizens of the war-torn nation during the Civil War. Today through their writings and other primary documents, we …
Get Back! The Use Of Personal Space Among College Students, Sarah Crowe
Get Back! The Use Of Personal Space Among College Students, Sarah Crowe
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Research on personal space has found that individual cultures and ethnic groups have a similar preference for the use of personal space within each respective group. Differences in the use of personal space exist across gender, as women tend to share a closer proximity than men. The purpose of this study was to measure the use of personal space among college students. Use of personal space was defined in this study as the preference or need for a specific amount of personal space. Specifically, the researcher hypothesized differences across gender and ethnicity would be found. Survey methodology was used to …
Exposing The Real Enemy: The German People’S Fear Of Exploration In The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, John Shoemaker
Exposing The Real Enemy: The German People’S Fear Of Exploration In The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, John Shoemaker
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
This essay critically and rhetorically analyzes the persuasive use of words in Mark Herman’s film, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” which centers on a highly unlikely friendship between a well-to-do German boy and Jewish boy in a concentration camp. The controversy surrounding the film—specifically the rare and unpopular viewpoint of a German family’s experiences during World War II—prompted a further in-depth analysis of the film’s meaning. While Herman takes a unique viewpoint, I suggest that the film moves beyond the portrayal of a family unit and actually gives an explanation and object to blame for …
Revolution Or Evolution: The Development Of The Concern For The Preservation Of Information Uncovered During Archaeological Excavations In Israel And Palestine (1890-1980), Leif Fredheim
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
The ICCROM conference of 1983 in Nicosia represents a turning point in the profession of archaeological conservation; here it was expressed that conservators no longer were concerned only with the preservation of excavated objects, but also with archaeological information. This study of the development of concern for the preservation of information from archaeological excavations in Palestine traces the discipline from Flinders Petrie’s first stratigraphic excavation in the region at the end of the nineteenth century to the heyday of American processual archaeology. Special attention is paid to the development of professionalism in the discipline, as made evident by the archaeologists’ …
Surviving The Journey Home: Social Support And Student Sojourner, Juliana Mcgraw, Lauren Brooks, Megan Myers, Andrew Vizcarra, Daphni Edwards, Eduardo Arroyo, Alberto Hernandez
Surviving The Journey Home: Social Support And Student Sojourner, Juliana Mcgraw, Lauren Brooks, Megan Myers, Andrew Vizcarra, Daphni Edwards, Eduardo Arroyo, Alberto Hernandez
Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
A small, southeastern Christian university has two independent programs for students studying abroad or serving as missionaries for an academic year. This study examines the correlation between perceived support students felt from their university and their academic success in their first returning semester. Because of the differences in these programs our research sought to examine student perceived support before, during and after their year abroad with GPA before and after their experience. No correlation was found between perceived support and academic success, but findings showed that neither group of student sojourners felt significantly supported during the year abroad. Study abroad …