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Psychosocial Student Adaptions to COVID-19 in Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Approach to COVID-19 through the Theoretical Framework of Anomie
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and social institutions due to an abrupt and expansive change to norms and values, which are key characteristics of an anomic state. The purpose of this exploratory and descriptive study was to understand how students enrolled at residential university perceived educational and societal pressures associated with COVID-19. This research applied a mixed methods approach and relied upon three phrases of research: (1) Pilot questionnaire (n=54); (2) Qualitative interviews (n=14); and (3) Quantitative questionnaire (n=253). Findings suggested similarities in how university students responded to COVID-19 and how communities responded previously to other forms of natural disasters. The research supports a macro and micro v impact upon students, suggesting the integration of these viewpoints for the best understanding of social patterns. Students indicated experiencing worsening mental health, strain with their personal identities, strain with their academic institution, and loss of social connection to others within the community. This project concludes with a discussion of the implications of natural disasters, such as COVID-19, for individual and group responses to strain through resilience, coping mechanisms, and adaptation. Additionally, suggestions are given for resolving student strain produced by normlessness that can be applied to future academic and non-academic situations
Federal Funding for the Arts & Developmental Success in Western Nations
Get PDFCulture is undeniably a vital part of any society. To preserve and develop their culture, a majority of modern states allocate some part of their annual expenditure to the arts. The amount of money and system through which it is distributed varies from country to country, but the principle remains the same. Not only do countries value the contribution of culture to their common well-being, but it is also widely accepted that participation in the arts, as a performer or viewer, holds benefit for the individual. All of this considered, I sought to investigate whether or not the size of a country’s contribution to the arts correlated with its ranking on various global measures of success. To do so, I used the annual federal expenditure on the arts from ten Western nations. I then employed the Legatum Institute’s Prosperity Index and the Democracy Matrix Index as my dependent variables to measure a country’s economic prosperity and the health of its democracy. Although I was unable to find a statistically significant correlation between my two variables, I was able to conclude that there is a lack of information available to the public regarding a country’s federal arts spending and the system used to distribute it. If the arts are as important as so many argue, why do even the most developed nations vary so much in their arts budgets and why are these numbers not concrete and accessible
Racial implicit bias in healthcare: Physicians’ expectations of Black vs. white patients’ health insurance
Get PDFSystemic racism is affecting all sorts of systems in America, specifically the healthcare system. When it comes to racial implicit bias in healthcare, it could involve race, gender, weight, education, and more. Depending on how qualities of patients affect the physician subconsciously, this could affect the quality of care a patient receives. An understudied area of bias in the healthcare system involves how a patient’s race and health insurance affects physician implicit bias. In this study, we examined whether a patient’s race would influence whether the physician thought the patient would pay with either private insurance or Medicaid. We found that physicians were more likely to expect Black patients to pay with Medicaid, or government-assisted insurance, than white patients
A Narrative-based Comparative Analysis of College Experiences Among Racial and Ethnic Minority and Majority Students
Get PDFThe goal of this paper is to analyze student stories and discourse around race on Butler’s campus in order to create greater empathy and understanding of the experiences of students of color, foster conversations about race among students, and lead to greater racial allyship at Butler University
Through My Eyes: Lessons and Stories from the Fairways
Get PDFA caddie is a person who carries a golfer’s clubs and provides assistance during a round of golf. It is the job of a caddie to carry clubs, calculate yardages to the pin, rake bunkers and read greens. The role of the caddie has been shaped by the professional caddies seen on television carrying for PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players or in movies such as Caddyshack, Happy Gilmore and The Greatest Game Ever Played. Through the first-hand experience of a female caddie at a local country club, however, caddying is more than just the job itself. This thesis is an examination of personal relationships, human connection and the impact individuals have on the lives of others. It shares life lessons and stories learned on the golf course that extend beyond the fairways and are transferable to all individuals in any stage of life
The Effect Of COVID-19 On Substance Use And Mental Health On A College Campus
Get PDFIn this research the authors surveyed a university population to determine the impact COVID-19 has had on substance use and mental health. Current research provides significant data indicating worsening mental health and substance use. This paper looks at how applicable those trends are to a small, private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. The data included 261 respondents composed of students, faculty, and staff of the university. The results reveal college students, faculty, and staff experienced statistically significant increases in feelings of unhappiness, depression, loneliness, hopelessness, agitation, and irritability during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic. Data analysis of survey responses reveals COVID-19 had a negative impact on mental health and substance use and decreased the frequency of sharing e-cigarette devices
Patient Harm Associated with Illegal Online Sellers of COVID- 19 Drug Products: A Year in Review
Get PDFAs the online marketplace continues to expand, more patients are turning to the internet for their needs, including COVID-19 pharmaceuticals. However, the current online marketplace is saturated with illegal sellers offering substandard and falsified (SF) products with the potential of causing harm to patients. The primary objective of this thesis is to identify documented cases of harm resulting from illegal online sale of SF COVID-19 related drug or vaccine products. This review utilizes reports by the Medicines Quality Monitoring Globe (MQM Globe) to assess patient harm associated with illegal online sales of COVID-19 marketed pharmaceuticals. This review found 28 references to drug products or vaccines sold illegally online; however, none of these reported specific cases of harm resulting from this activity. This report represents a year in review from January 2020 until December 2020. Currently, COVID-19 vaccine products have been granted emergency use authorizations by the US FDA. As the hopeful end to this pandemic draws near, it is vital to retrospectively evaluate healthcare supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly the complexities added by expanding use of the internet worldwide
A Survey to Determine the Relationship between Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy in College Students at Butler University
Get PDFThe prolonged pandemic has proven the need for vaccines to protect the public against COVID-19. The goal of immunity across populations has been hindered by vaccine refusal and vaccine hesitancy. Finding the root of this hesitancy could be critical in increasing vaccination, which is needed to alleviate the strain that Coronavirus has had on the world. A Qualtrics skip logic survey was created that collected demographic information, vaccine status, vaccine influences, vaccine concerns, and The Newest Vital Sign, a health literacy assessment. The purpose of this study was to find a relationship between health literacy and vaccine hesitancy in order to validate the need for further health education. The secondary objective was to find the sources of this hesitancy in the form of concerns and influences. This study had a strong response rate of 80.09%, and included 361 respondents. This study did not find a statistically significant relationship between health literacy and vaccine hesitancy. The study has found that those who are vaccinated and those who are not have statistically different levels of concern for safety, efficacy, and side effects. Influence from peers, the Butler mandate, public health, and work also had statistically different levels of effect for these individuals. Safety and understanding how the vaccine works were indicated as predictors of vaccinations. Influence from peers, public health, social media and the government were also found to be predictors of vaccination. These findings can help universities understand student’s hesitancy and help them focus further efforts in the appropriate lens
Investigating Instagram Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Engagement During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThe implications of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a profound shift in various industries around the world, the non-profit industry being one of them. In this research the author virtually interviewed four participants with experience in marketing from three non-profit organizations to determine what strategic components of Instagram marketing worked best to influence donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changed marketing strategies in the nonprofit industry are the result of changed donor behavior. The results from the interview findings reveal two Instagram marketing strategies were successfully adapted to influence donations during the pandemic: focusing on authentic media to increase user connection, and implementing video content and increased innovation. Data analysis of interview responses reveal COVID-19 had a direct impact on donor behavior and increased their use of social media. In conclusion, after reviewing the results, the author created two strategies that NPO marketers can implement into their Instagram marketing to influence donations: increasing their use of multimedia advertising on the Instagram platform, and prioritizing having sponsored posts. These implications can be used by NPOs to reach donors even after the pandemic is over