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MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOME DISPARITIES IN CHILDREN WITH A HISTORY OF MALTREATMENT: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
No full textChild maltreatment is a widespread social issue that leads to lasting effects that include perpetuating cycles of violence and can lead to long term problems in adulthood. The presented study aims to focus on describing the mental health outcome disparities in children who have experienced child maltreatment. Although existing studies have addressed mental health outcomes, previous work has overlooked the disparities between children who have experienced maltreatment and children who have not. This qualitative study will collect data using interviews and utilize thematic analysis to analyze the collected data. This research will enhance understanding of the impact of child maltreatment and highlight the importance of prevention and intervention strategies in addressing this issue
Too Warm to Win Big? Unpacking the Backer Dynamics Behind Female Crowdfunding Success Using a Warmth and Competence Perspective
No full textWhile crowdfunding is often heralded as a democratized funding avenue that empowers women with higher success rates, this study reveals a more nuanced picture of gender dynamics. The Stereotype Content Model suggests that women are often perceived as warmer but less competent. Using a large dataset from Kickstarter, we find that female-led projects can attract more backers, likely due to warmth-driven appeal, but receive smaller average contributions, potentially due to concerns about risk linked to lower perceived competence. However, the total funding raised by female-led campaigns is comparable to that of male-led ones, showing no clear advantage or disadvantage. This trade-off challenges the widely cited “female advantage” in crowdfunding. Further analyses offer actionable insights: female entrepreneurs should target new backers to increase engagement and emphasize prior fundraising experience to boost pledge size. This study offers theoretical and practical insights into improving women’s crowdfunding outcomes by accounting for stereotype-based perceptions
E-payment Systems Use: The Role of Cybersecurity Risk and The Moderating Effect of Risk Propensity and Technology Readiness
No full textAdvances in digitalization have accelerated consumer migrations away from traditional cash- and check-based payment systems towards electronic payment systems worldwide. Yet, many people still remain resistant. This study examined the role of motivational and inhibiting factors and their interaction effects on the use of e-payment systems. The findings suggest that perceived cybersecurity risk, risk propensity, trust in the companies offering the e-payment services, and technology readiness have a significant direct impact on the use of e-payment systems. The findings also suggest that risk propensity and technology readiness have a tempering effect on the negative impact of perceived risk. The study discussed the practical and theoretical implications of the research
Exploring AI Corporate Governance Through the Lens of Dynamic Capabilities
Full text linkAs AI technologies evolve, organizations must continuously adapt their governance structures to address emerging challenges related to transparency, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Given the rapid pace of AI advancements, traditional governance approaches may not be sufficient to ensure responsible AI oversight while maintaining competitiveness. This research examines AI corporate governance through the lens of Dynamic Capability (DC) Theory, focusing on how organizations can develop the capacity to sense technological and regulatory shifts, seize opportunities, and reconfigure governance mechanisms to align with AI-driven transformation. Through a literature review and the development of an AI Corporate Governance Framework grounded in DC Theory, this study explores how dynamic capabilities influence governance adaptability in the context of AI
THE EFFECTS OF BEING THE OLDEST DAUGHTER AND A CARETAKER
Full text linkIn many households, oldest daughters are a pivotal person as they have many responsibilities. One of the main responsibilities is caretaking their younger siblings. These young women are responsible for child rearing, nurturing, educating and guiding their younger siblings, essentially becoming a parental figure. While this is an issue in many households, it is not thoroughly discussed within the research field. The purpose of this study is to examine how oldest daughters are affected by becoming a caretaker for their younger siblings and how it results in these young girls having a negative impact in their well-being that results in emotional and behavioral instability. This proposed quantitative study is a questionnaire to evaluate the assumed responsibilities of the oldest daughter, the amount of time and effort placed into the role, and how it affected their mental well-being. This study is designed to inform social workers of the issue and its impact to better their understanding of the issue to support these women affected by their responsibilities as a caretaker
#TOOMUCHCONTENT: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA TIME USAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON YOUNG ADULT ANXIETY AND/OR DEPRESSION IN THE UNITED STATES
Full text linkAs technology continues to advance and grow, society has seen a surge in popularity of various social media sites. Social media has become increasingly popular among young adults, with some spending over 10 hours each day on social media. Social media can be utilized for community building, fostering relationships, providing safe spaces, inspiration, creative expression, and may even provide users with acceptance, validation, and a sense of belonging. Considering these factors, social media may also affect individuals negatively— specifically mental health-wise, in terms of anxiety and depression. This study aimed to identify whether a correlation exists between time spent on social media and anxiety and/or depression levels, as well as distinguish a correlation between type of user, passive user or active user, and anxiety and/or depression levels. Results showed no significant influence of both type of user and hours of use on participants’ anxiety and depression levels. Future studies may conduct a longitudinal qualitative study to achieve in-depth and causal results, as well as include the context of social media content, users’ life factors affecting mental health outside of the internet, and mental health history
BILINGUALISM MATTERS: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF CALIFORNIA LANGUAGE POLICY
Full text linkIn June 1998, California voters passed Proposition 227, a ballot initiative mandating that all public school instruction be conducted in English, with over 61% approval. This policy imposed additional challenges on students with limited English proficiency (LEP), many of whom are immigrants or children of immigrants. At the margins of these political and educational agendas lies the issue of bilingual education. This study examines the role of bilingual education in multilingual contexts and critiques the continued reliance on monolingual frameworks that marginalize linguistic diversity. Focusing on Proposition 227 (1998) and its repeal through Proposition 58 (2016), the research explores shifting discourses around language policy in California schools. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and digital tools such as Taguette (Rampin & Rampin, 2021) and AntConc (Anthony, 2022) this paper analyzes media texts from two linguistic corpora to identify how bilingual education is often framed as a transitional means to English fluency. Findings reveal dominant discourses that promote English-only instruction, reinforcing white, monolingual norms under the guise of academic rigor and national unity. These narratives often construct bilingualism as a deficit, overlooking the sociocultural strengths of multilingual learners. The study calls for a reimagining of language education that affirms multilingualism and exposes how language policy sustains systemic inequities
SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: EXPLORING BENEFITS, BARRIERS, AND THE ROLE OF A MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS
Full text linkSchools play a significant role in the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development of children. Students with disabilities have legal rights to all necessary support for their educational success, including mental health supports. School-based mental health and its implementation are a work in progress, facing many barriers, but the benefits speak for themselves. Research suggests that the use of a multi-tiered system of supports ensures equal and equitable interventions for all students, especially students with disabilities. This literature review analyzes 16 studies regarding school-based mental health, special education, students with disabilities, and the MTSS framework. Support students\u27 mental health, regardless of diagnosis, increased academic success, social-emotional understanding, and decreased challenging behaviors. Programs in many districts are in the developmental stages and are often underfunded, and staff lack sufficient support and proper training. Collaboration is crucial, and the uses of tiered interventions assist educators in placing students in the most appropriate supports based on individualized need
Parental Involvement in Bilingual Language Learning in Early School-Aged Children
No full textThis project examines the critical role of parental involvement in supporting bilingual language learning (BLL) among early school-aged children in kindergarten through third grade. Bilingualism offers extensive cognitive, social, cultural, and economic benefits, yet many families face barriers that limit their ability to foster bilingual development at home. Grounded in Vygotsky’s Social Interactionist Theory and Kuhl’s research on sensitive periods of language acquisition, this project developed the Parent Handbook for Supporting Bilingual Language Learning in Early School-Aged Children. The handbook provides parents with accessible, research-based strategies that transform everyday routines into opportunities for bilingual growth. Designed to address barriers such as limited language proficiency, time constraints, and lack of resources, the handbook promotes language-rich home environments and strengthens collaboration between parents and educators. The evaluation plan, using pre- and post-surveys, measures changes in parents’ knowledge, confidence, and involvement in their children’s bilingual learning. Findings from this project aim to highlight the importance of family engagement, reduce stigmas surrounding bilingualism, and provide a model for sustainable, culturally responsive parent resources that enhance children’s linguistic and academic success
