Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Quantitative Research Projects In Psychology, Tabitha Joyner, Keely Dugan, Sarah Johnson
Quantitative Research Projects In Psychology, Tabitha Joyner, Keely Dugan, Sarah Johnson
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Students will present their quantitative research from the 2018-2019 academic year.
The Relationship Between Faith Maturity And Life Satisfaction, Amanda Roche
The Relationship Between Faith Maturity And Life Satisfaction, Amanda Roche
Scholar Week 2016 - present
This study attempted to assess the correlation between faith maturity and life satisfaction, as well as to compare that correlation coefficient to other indicators of life satisfaction, namely self-esteem and life orientation. Previous studies have shown that there are many components to life satisfaction, however faith maturity is not a factor that has been previously studied. This study attempts to determine the correlation between these two variables, as well as compare that correlation coefficient to other indicators of life satisfaction, namely self-esteem and life orientation. Participants at a small, private, religiously-affiliated liberal arts university were emailed a survey that included …
Mental Health First Aid Training For College Students: Evaluation Of Effects On Students’ Knowledge And Responses To Mental Health Issues In Their Peers, Erica Sandtorv
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Background
Mental health literacy, or the public’s knowledge and beliefs about mental health, has been shown to be lacking; therefore, the proper first aid actions are not always taken to recognize and encourage treatment for psychological disorders. This issue is particularly relevant in a university setting where mental health issues are common and students often rely on their peers for support. Studies have shown mental health first aid (MFHA) training to be successful in equipping people with the skills they need to help others in acute mental health crises.
Methods
To assess the efficacy of a brief mental MHFA training …