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E-LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE IMPLEMENTATIONS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN E-LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND E-LEADERS IN BUSINESS IN THE US
Get PDFThis qualitative comparative case study explored how e-leaders implement subcomponents of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) when interacting with virtual team members from diverse cultural backgrounds or dispersed geographic locations, within both higher education and business contexts. Data were collected from six participants, two from higher education and four from business, based in various locations across the United States. The data were gathered through multiple recorded online interview sessions, and all transcripts were reviewed by the participants for accuracy. The participants were experienced e-leaders, each with three to five years of practice leading virtual teams in culturally diverse environments. The analysis revealed eight key themes, grounded in two theoretical frameworks: e-leadership, as conceptualized by Avolio et al, and cultural intelligence, as developed by Earley and Ang. Findings indicated that e-leaders utilized a range of practices to lead their multicultural virtual teams, with their strategies shaped by various contextual and organizational factors. Communication between e-leaders and their teams relied heavily on digital technologies to coordinate responsibilities and maintain collaboration. Moreover, cultural diversity significantly influenced the nature and effectiveness of virtual communication. This study recommends further research on e-leadership and CQ implementation, particularly with a broader participant pool that includes virtual team members and organizations operating across multiple countries, to better understand global virtual leadership dynamics
BEHAVIORAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INITIATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN RATS
Get PDFAdolescent alcohol consumption is a prevalent and significant public health issue. This exposure to alcohol leads to an increased vulnerability to alcohol use disorder (AUD) or other cognitive deficits later in adulthood. The current study aimed to explore the behavioral and circadian factors contributing to the initiation and maintenance of alcohol consumption during adolescence in rats. We investigated whether the baseline social aggression, anxiety-like behaviors, working memory, and sleep/wake activity patterns could be predictors of adolescent ethanol intake. Male and female Long Evans rats (N=36) were tested in the following behavioral assays: social play, open field, and spontaneous alternation tasks, prior to being exposed to 10 intermittent sessions of ethanol access. 24-hour locomotor activity of the rats was measured on a 12hr light and a 12hr dark period using a FitBark® monitor to measure circadian patterns. Results of the current study demonstrated that the rats in the high ethanol consuming group had significantly more dominant pins before ethanol consumption also had shorter rest periods with a significant increase in fragmentation during the first day of ethanol exposure. The high ethanol consuming rats also demonstrated greater activity during the light phase after 10 days of drinking, suggesting that alcohol consumption leads to changes in circadian activity. These findings suggest that social dominance and sleep fragmentation are predictors of higher ethanol intake during adolescence. Baseline anxiety-like behaviors and working memory prior to ethanol exposure were not predictors of ethanol consumption. The observed altered circadian activity furthers the need to examine the long-term neurobiological consequences of adolescent alcohol use on sleep regulation
WITHIN THE DIVERSE LATINO/HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN THE INLAND VALLEY, HOW DOES PATERNAL ALCOHOL USE IMPACT THE PERSONAL GROWTH, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF THEIR OFFSPRING IN ADULTHOOD?
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This proposed study aims to explore the psychological effects, personal growth, and development of positive relationships among Latino/Hispanic adult children of alcoholics faced in their adulthood specifically within the Inland Valley empire. Using a quantitative method approach, the proposed research will employ surveys to provide a comprehensive understanding of the long-term emotional, behavioral, and relational outcomes experienced by ACOA’s. Participants will be selected within the Latino/Hispanic community, aged 18-65 years old, who have had a father with a history of alcohol abuse. The findings from this study will contribute to bridging gaps in understanding the unique challenges and strengths of this population. By identifying mental health interventions, effective coping strategies, and factors contributing to resilience, this research aims to inform culturally responsive therapeutic practices and support systems for ACOAs within the Hispanic/Latino community
DEVELOPING A PATIENT HANDBOOK TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM RECOVERY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS
Get PDFBackground: Substance use disorder affects people from all walks of life and all age groups. It creates physical as well as mental harm not only to those using illicit substances but also to their loved ones. Objective: This project is designed to understand the impact of substance use and help those struggling to stay sober by developing a handbook that will be a helpful guide for navigating the steps needed to remain clean and understand behavior change. Methods: A systematic review of literature from published articles was conducted to understand substance use disorders, their impact on mental health, and what steps are taken to mitigate those issues. Result: A guide was created based on the findings from the articles that would be helpful in the recovery journey of those individuals struggling with substance abuse and higher relapses as they seek treatment. Conclusion: A well-structured patient handbook can be a valuable tool in supporting long-term recovery for individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment
Raíces Salvadoreñas, Sueños Americanos (Salvadoran Roots, American Dreams)
No full textRaíces Salvadoreñas, Sueños Americanos (Salvadoran Roots, American Dreams) is an interdisciplinary body of work that navigates the common threads between identity, memory, and heritage through an intimate and layered approach. Rooted in personal experience, the work is deeply informed by my identity as the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, shaped equally by the cultural richness of El Salvador and the complexities of growing up in the United States. Through ceramics, installation, found objects, and video, I translate familial stories and cultural practices into tangible forms objects and environments that embody both vulnerability and resilience.
This work is an homage to the sacrifices and strength of my family, whose journey across borders carries both pain and promise. My practice centers around visual storytelling, drawing from personal memory and generational knowledge to build narratives that speak to the broader diasporic experience. By embracing my bicultural identity, I use art as a tool to reflect on what it means to exist in the “in-between” a space where languages, customs, and histories merge, conflict, and evolve.
Ceramics play a foundational role in my work, not just as a material but as a metaphor. The clay holds memory, each vessel a container of inherited wisdom, domestic rituals, and cultural symbolism. I intentionally incorporate Salvadoran motifs and traditional forms such as the cántaro, alongside imagery and patterns drawn from everyday life, to underscore the continuity of cultural practices despite displacement. These ceramic objects are often paired with found materials or integrated into immersive installations that invite viewers to step into reimagined domestic or communal spaces.
Video projection becomes another vessel, layering movement and sound onto physical forms to further activate memory and emotion. Whether it’s documentation of my mother and grandmother retrieving water in a rural Salvadoran town, or projected narratives exploring themes of migration and cultural preservation, the moving image allows me to create sensory portals into lived and shared experiences.
At the heart of Raíces Salvadoreñas, Sueños Americanos is a desire to preserve, honor, and recontextualize Salvadoran cultural identity within a contemporary framework. The installations serve as both personal archive and communal altar, spaces of reflection where private histories are made visible and validated. Through this work, I aim to spark dialogue around migration, cultural appreciation versus appropriation, and the importance of intergenerational knowledge. It is a celebration of those who came before me, and a recognition of the dreams they carried and passed on.
Ultimately, this project is about connection between past and present, between the personal and the political, and between individuals whose stories, though distinct, may echo one another in powerful ways. In bridging my Salvadoran roots and American dreams, I create a space where belonging is not confined to one place, but is shaped by the journey and the stories we choose to carry forward
Does it Burn Yet?
Get PDFMy photographic practice emerges from my lived experience as a biracial woman in America, serving as a critical lens through which I explore and confront societal shortcomings. This body of work navigates the complexities of race, identity, and cultural memory, particularly focusing on the lasting impacstandards on communities of color especially Black individuals. Layered and multifaceted, my photographs oscillate between sociopolitical critique and intimate portrayals of everyday Black and Brown life, capturing themes of community, love, family, and hair.
Hair, as both subject and symbol, functions as a central motif throughout my work. By documenting commonly used beauty products and participating in hair care rituals with family members, I interrogate the beauty industry’s role in shaping and limiting Black identity. These interactions are both personal and political, revealing how hair operates as a site of resistance, cultural heritage, and creative power.
Through this work, I aim to create an entry point for diverse audiences those who may not connect with one layer might find resonance in another. While rooted in personal narrative, the photographs invite viewers to reflect, empathize, and find beauty in the quiet, everyday moments that define and sustain Black and Brown life. Ultimately, my work seeks to challenge dominant narratives while affirming the richness and resilience of marginalized communities
Self-reported Academic and Research Abilities for Underrepresented Students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions and nonHispanic-Serving Institutions
Get PDFMany benefits come from earning a college degree including employment stability, better quality of life, and is an example where the higher the degree, the higher the earning potential (Brundage, 2017; Carnvale et al., 2011, Ma et al., 2016). Although beneficial, a pattern of concern exists whereby institutions of higher education award fewer degrees to first-generation, low-income, and students of color compared to students from more advantaged backgrounds (Engle & Tinto, 2008; Pérez Huber et al., 2015; Walpole, 2003). The purpose of this study was to examine factors related to student success and pursuit of graduate school for first-generation, low-income (FGLI), students of color enrolled at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in comparison to nonHSIs. Previous research using survey data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) indicated that Latina/o students at HSIs showed more growth in academic self-concept (ASC) in comparison to those at nonHSIs (Cuellar, 2015). Cuellar suggested future research to examine additional factors related to student success as well as other students of color which guided the purpose of the current study. Also using CIRP data, ASC, participation in an undergraduate research program, student self-reports in their institutions’ contribution to their ability to conduct research, preparedness for graduate school, and self-reported plans to attend graduate school were examined for FGLI students of color at HSIs and nonHSIs. The main findings seemed to indicate that ASC scores remained stable over time for students at HSIs whereas ASC scores declined over time for students at nonHSIs. Findings also revealed a relationship between undergraduate research program participation and student self-reports of their institutions’ contribution to their preparation for graduate education such that, for students who participated, more students reported agreement that their institution contributed to their preparation for graduate education than disagreement whereas, for those who did not participate, fewer students agreed than disagreed. Results also indicated the pattern of responding regarding plans for graduate school was similar across HSIs and nonHSIs. It will be important for future research to continue to examine support, resources, and programs that enhance positive outcomes for FGLI students of color. As long as an overall pattern persists whereby FGLI students of color are awarded fewer degrees, research in this area must continue to ensure that this student population are afforded the opportunities and resources needed to support their success in higher education
THE EFFECTS OF POLICE BRUTALITY UPON MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Get PDFBackground: A 2018 study revealed that members of the African American community and those from marginalized communities experience sadness, depression, anxiety and an overall decrease in mental health after the shooting or killing of an unarmed African American or Latino by a white police officer in their city or state (Bor et al., 2018). Experiencing, witnessing or hearing stories of others who have been victims of police brutality has contributed to increased levels of anxiety when anticipating an encounter with law enforcement or when needing assistance from law enforcement (Alang et al., 2017; Davis & Jackson, 2023). Studies have also shown that individuals who have been victims of police brutality or witnessed it, may begin to experience PTSD after the incident (Radford et al., 2023). Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the effects of police brutality on marginalized communities. Methods: The researcher will use an exploration and qualitative research approach. Due to limited data on the topic, an exploratory study will be conducted. The researcher will recruit approximately 20 participants or more. Participants must be 18 and older who are of African American descent or from other marginalized groups, live in Southern California and have experienced police brutality. Participants will be recruited by using non-probability sample techniques, specifically convenience sampling. Convenience sampling allows participants to inform the researcher that they meet the criteria and are interested in participating in the study
EXPLORING THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TELEHEALTH USAGE AMONG IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
Get PDFBackground: Immigrants in the United States continue to face barriers in accessing healthcare services which are rooted in systemic inequities, cultural disconnects, and language-related challenges. The growing presence of telehealth services has offered new opportunities to expand access, but it has also highlighted new barriers which are language proficiency and digital literacy which could increase the gap in services for already marginalized populations. These barriers are factors that influence outcomes such as delayed care, reduced preventative care, and overall poorer health outcomes. The Andersen Behavioral Model of Health Service Use (Andersen, 1995) provides a useful framework in understanding how predisposing, enabling, and need based factors like language proficiency and digital literacy influence usage of telehealth services among immigrants in the United States. Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine whether English language proficiency and digital literacy are associated with the use of telehealth services among immigrants in the United States. Also, the study seeks to understand the lived experiences of immigrants who have navigated telehealth services before. The goal being to identify additional challenges and opportunities to improve usage and access of telehealth services. Methods: This study suggest a mixed-methods design guided by the Andersen Behavioral Model. Quantitative data will be collected from 150 immigrants using a self-report survey that includes demographic items, language proficiency scale, telehealth usage, and the Digital Health Care Literacy Scale (DHCLS). Participants will be recruited using convenience and snowball sampling through community organizations and social media platforms. Following the survey, about 10 participants will be selected to participate in a semi-structured in-depth interview to provide a deeper insight into their personal experiences with telehealth. The quantitative data will be analyzed through descriptive statistics and analysis while the qualitative data will be subject to thematic analysis to understand and make sense of the findings
IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE TO PARENTAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE ON ADULTS
Get PDFStudies show that children who experienced parental substance misuse are at greater risk of developing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioral problems, or becoming a substance misuser later in adult life. This quantitative study used an on-line self-administered survey to examine whether adults who experienced parental substance misuse in childhood experienced greater levels of trauma in later life than those who did not experience parental substance misuse in childhood. This study used an independent variable t-test to compare participant scores on self-reported experiences of trauma between two groups: those who experienced parental substance misuse in childhood and those who did not. The t-test results show the participants who were exposed to parents who misused substances during childhood exhibited statistically significantly higher composite trauma scores than the participants who were not exposed to parents who misuse substances during childhood: t (29) = -3.652, p=.002. The findings will help social workers gain insight on this social issue. Social workers will be able to help in micro and macro levels and provide support to individuals who have experienced this trauma and have been impacted. Furthermore, the well-being of children and family dynamics is a major part of social work and support for human services