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Catalonia’s Ambition for Independence in the 21st Century
No full textAlongside the recent formation of supranational organizations, like the European Union, has come the resurgence of peripheral nationalisms, including independentist movements in Scotland, Wallonia, and the Basque Country. Catalonia is one such independentist movement which has originated from the long history of struggle with the Spanish government over differences in language and culture. Despite there being many reasons to support their desire for sovereignty, including years of repression under Francisco Franco and a Supreme Court reversal on the Statute of Autonomy, the movement has garnered minimal legislative results. Currently, the movement is at a dead end until leadership is able to determine the next course of action. Using a comprehensive literature review, the present study will determine how new nations can develop in the modern era by compiling a list of factors that justify independence. Knowing these factors can help generate a list of guidelines to help independence movements formulate a specific plan to reach their goals while avoiding violent conflict
Examining Bystander Intervention during Sexual Assaults Experienced by Transgender Undergraduates
No full textBystander intervention programs train college students to recognize sexual violence and to intervene when it occurs. However, little research has examined how often bystanders are present at assaults experienced by transgender undergraduates or how bystanders behave when there. Therefore, little is known about how plausible it is that bystander intervention programming could address the overwhelming incidence of sexual violence perpetrated against transgender students. Therefore, the purpose of this disseration is to determine how often bystanders are present during sexual assaults experienced by transgender students, describe what actions bystanders take, and determine if injury severity, presence of reproductive consequences, and number of psychological consequences vary based on bystander presence and bystander actions. Results from this dissertation demonstrate that the majority of assaults transgender students experienced occurred without a third party present (68.3%) and that bystanders were more likely to be present at a part and during assaults perpetrated by strangers as opposed to those that occurred outside of a social situation or those committed ty a current or former intimate partner. Assaults with attempted or completed penetration had significantly lower odds of having a bystander present compared to those with non-consensual contact. Additionally, results from the dissertation also indicate that when bystanders were present, the plurality of bystanders did not intervene (39%) and when they did, they engaged in helpful (21%) and harmful behavior (21.9%). However, active harmful behaviors by bystanders, such as joining the assault, were rare. Finally, bystander behavior had a significant impact on injury severity and psychological consequences. Further, there was a statistically significant increase in the number of psychological consequences experienced by victims when bystander engaged in harmful behavior as compared to when bystanders take no action. Helpful bystander behavior had no impact on psychological outcomes. Implications for research and programming are discussed throughout the dissertatio
Tried and True: The Influence of Perceived Loyalty on Friendship Perceptions and Functioning
No full textFriendships provide social support and often serve to enhance psychological well-being. As such, it is important to understand how these friendships function. One feature that may contribute to friendship functioning is loyalty; however, the role of loyalty in friendships has not been sufficiently studied. The current work is intended to examine the potential relationships between the perceptions of two forms of loyalty and different aspects of friendship functioning. Passive loyalty refers to behaviors intended to be constructive in a relationship, but that may be passive in nature, such as letting a conflict go without holding a grudge. In contrast, active loyalty refers to behaviors that are more overt, such as defending a friend against the criticism of others. Participants were undergraduates drawn from the subject pools of two mid-sized Midwestern universities. Study 1 (n = 445) found that participants viewed their current friendships more positively than past friendships and that active loyalty was especially important in predicting the perceived closeness of the friendship. Study 2 (n = 252) found that active loyalty predicted perceptions of closeness for both the individual and their friend. Study 3 (n = 474) found that perceptions of active loyalty were associated with different aspects of friendship maintenance (i.e., satisfaction with the friendship, investment in the friendship, and perceived quality of alternatives to the friendship) and that active loyalty had indirect associations with friendship commitment through these features. Although hypotheses for all three studies concerned both passive and active loyalty, passive loyalty was somewhat overshadowed by active loyalty. That is, the associations that emerged for passive loyalty often were obscured when active loyalty was included in the same analysis. However, it is important to note that the associations concerning passive loyalty often resembled the associations for active loyalty but were typically smaller in magnitude. Understanding the different potential implications of passive and active loyalty may allow for additional insights regarding how to cultivate and maintain meaningful friendships, ultimately enhancing the well-being and social connectedness of individual
Implementing Social Model-Based Disability Training in Healthcare to Improve the Quality of Care Received by Children With Disabilities
No full textAs the healthcare field continues to expand, the desire for workers that are well-trained to
understand and meet the needs of their patients is growing. The inclusion of disability training in
the healthcare provider curriculum has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of
individuals with disabilities. Current research points to the value of a shift in disability training
that adopts and promotes a medical model perspective of disability to a more social model
perspective. However, little is known about the impact of this shift on the healthcare of children
with disabilities. The proposed study will explore the current literature to examine the basis of
disability training used presently and how disability training that is based on the social model
perspective can influence the quality of care provided. The results of the study are expected to
generate a greater understanding of what should be included in disability training for healthcare
workers and how it can aid in the treatment they provide. The study will discover how the use of
the social model perspective in disability training can be advantageous to children with
disabilities and highlight the need for further research on this topic. Healthcare professionals and
patients with disabilities will benefit from the findings of this project and the studies initiated
from it
Increasing Diversity in the Nurse Anesthesia Profession by Implementation of a Diversity-Based Educational Workshop for Michigan High School Students
No full textImplementation of a Diversity-Based Educational Workshop for High School Students
Background / Purpose: In the United States, our society continues to diversify, yet our healthcare profession is not keeping up with the demographics of the U.S. population. The nursing profession is falling short in relation to having a diverse workforce, as persons of color represent only 16.8% of all nurses, and, only 11% of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) (AANA, 2019). The gap in racial and cultural representation in the health care system is evident: there is not a diverse CRNA healthcare workforce. The current representation of the nurse anesthesia workforce for the individuals and communities they serve emphasizes Method: This was a proof-of-concept workshop to educate a diverse group of high school students on all aspects of the nurse and nurse anesthesia profession through a lecture-type informational presentation, hands-on simulation / skills lab experience, and participation in a CRNA led discussion panel. A resource tool kit was provided for each student encompassing information on financial aid and scholarship information, contacts for in-state nurse anesthesia programs, local and national diversity-focused nursing organizations, and a time-framed guide called, “My Path to Becoming a CRNA” that lists the steps from high school to entering a nurse anesthesia program.
Results: Statistical analysis was performed through comparison of pre- and post-event surveys. A total 34 surveys were completed by the workshop participants and utilized as part of the sample size. Basic descriptive statistics, frequencies, means and standard deviations were calculated. In addition, a t-test was used to compare the means of pre-and post-test data. There was statistical significance found (p<0.01) for 9 out of 10 questions asked. The survey results indicated that upon completion of the workshop, students felt they had a better understanding of the role of a CRNA and had an increased awareness of scholarship and financial resources that are available in nursing. Additionally, 79% of students (n=27) agreed that they were interested in a career in nursing and 73% of students (n=25) agreed that they were interested in a career in nurse anesthesia.
Discussion / Conclusion: This workshop was successful in enlightening diverse high school students about the careers of Nursing and Nurse Anesthesia. We were able to not only describe and show some of the skills related to nursing and nurse anesthesia, we were also able to give valuable resources to guide those interested in how to pursue this career path. If repeated in other areas of the state and country, workshops like this can help to decrease the cultural gap we have in the CRNA profession within the next 7 – 10 years
The Effects of SARS-CoV-2 on Transplant Patients
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the entire human race. It is easy to look over the fact that people with certain health challenges are more severely impacted than others. While a significant amount of research explains how COVID-19 affects the general population and how to prevent infection among these individuals, there has been a lack of information relating to the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on the smaller population of transplant patients. Specifically, what is the pathogenesis of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in these patients, and do the COVID-19 vaccines protect these people from infection? This study will attempt to uncover the answers to these questions by utilizing current peer-reviewed research done on transplant patients with and without COVID-19. In addition, an interview will be conducted with a healthcare provider who cares for transplant patients. This research will provide a critical evaluation of the existing research to identify any gaps in the current understanding of this topic. This will also provide healthcare providers with useful information on how to manage SARS-CoV-2 infection in transplant patients
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, October 19, 2023
No full text1. Informational Items: Undergraduate Program Submissions (Academic Dismissal Policy for undergraduate students revision; Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies B.S. modification; Nutrition B.S. modification; Computer Science B.S., Specialization in Cybersecurity; Information Technology B.S., Specialization in Cybersecurity; Biological Sciences B.A./B.S. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP); Chemistry B.A./B.S. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP); Physics B.A./B.S. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), discontinued programs); Combined Graduate School and Undergraduate Submissions (Official OU Academic Digital Badges Policy); Finance and Administration: Budget Overview Update; Strategic Planning Process; Community Engagement Update; FDEI Committee Recommendation to Update Policies; Senate Committee (Co)Chairs; Provost’s Updates | 2. Roll Call | 3. Approval of the Minutes of September 19, 2023 | 4. Unfinished Business | 5. New Business: Senate Standing Committees staffing; Student Code of Conduct changes (moved to 2nd reading; approved) | 6. Good and Welfare | Adjour