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An Analysis Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Students At The University Of South Dakota, Alexandra J. Buss
An Analysis Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Students At The University Of South Dakota, Alexandra J. Buss
Honors Thesis
The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly took over the United States (US) in the beginning of 2020. Nationally, damages to finances, housing, and mental health have impacted many. Despite being one of the least densely populated states, South Dakota quickly rose to some of the highest rates in the nation and was identified as a national hotspot. While there have been significant reports on the effects of COVID-19 on certain communities (healthcare workers, small business owners, parents), more research is needed on the effects on university students. In this report, I aim to assess damages based on financial status of students, mental …
The Effects Of Personalization On Homelessness Stigma, Kalie Leon
The Effects Of Personalization On Homelessness Stigma, Kalie Leon
UNF Undergraduate Honors Theses
Previous research has suggested those in stigmatized groups experience status loss, social rejection, and dehumanization. The homeless population, in particular, has also been perceived as the ones to blame for their current situation. Using the homeless population as the stigmatized group, the current study investigated whether personalizing people in stigmatized groups leads to differences in attitudes of them. Participants consisted of 148 undergraduate students enrolled in psychology courses from the University of North Florida. Via Qualtrics, participants were randomly assigned to a vignette that either included general information about a homeless man or one with more personal details such as …