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Psychological Predictors of Lying Behaviour
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between different types of lying behaviour (i.e., altruistic, self-serving, vindictive, and face-saving) and various psychological factors (i.e., authenticity, empathy, trust, moral disengagement, and loneliness). 236 participants completed an online survey on Qualtrics consisting of the Three-Factor Lying Scale, the Face-Saving Lies Scale, the Authenticity Scale, the Kernis-Goldman Authenticity Inventory Short Form, the Basic Empathy Scale, the General Trust Scale, the moral disengagement scale specific to lie-telling, the UCLA Loneliness Scale Revised, and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Short Form. I hypothesized that altruistic and face-saving lies would be positively associated with higher levels of authenticity, empathy, moral disengagement, and loneliness, as well as lower levels of trust. Additionally, I hypothesized that self-serving and vindictive lies would be positively associated with lower levels of authenticity, empathy, and trust, along with higher levels of moral disengagement and loneliness. Results indicated that authenticity was generally negatively associated with lie-telling, while empathy was positively associated with altruistic and negatively associated with vindictive lies. Moral disengagement was positively associated with all types of lie-telling, and loneliness was positively associated with all but vindictive lies. Trust was not significantly related to any type of lying behaviour. These findings suggest that the tendency to tell various types of lies is differentially associated with several psychological factors
Protective Factors Influencing Self-Advocacy Efforts Among Adults Who Witnessed IPV During Childhood
No full textDecades of research have explored the impact of witnessing IPV during childhood and the deleterious effects of surviving intimate partner violence. Although there is a great deal of literature regarding potential risk and protective factors for those who witnessed IPV during childhood, there is limited research on measuring self-advocacy behaviors for those in this given population. Thus, the researcher aimed to be the first to investigate protective factors that may influence the likelihood of engaging in self-advocacy behaviors. Through the proposed study, the researcher hoped to explore the extent to which these protective factors may contribute to self-advocacy efforts, as well as how contextual factors, such as exposure to physical versus emotional abuse, may also influence self-advocacy. The investigator used archival data from her thesis equivalency project. The researcher recruited 195 participants electronically through the university’s SONA system, university-affiliated listservs, and social media websites specifically geared toward survivors of IPV and those who witnessed IPV during childhood. Participants used PsychData to complete a general demographic questionnaire, four surveys measuring perceived social support, mentorship, personal power, adherence to gender roles, as well as a self-advocacy measure that was developed by the primary investigator. The current study’s findings revealed that among the four protective factors, social support and personal power were significant predictors of self-advocacy. Secondly, self-advocacy for self and others was not significantly impacted by type of abuse (i.e. emotional versus physical abuse). Finally, the findings revealed that individuals tended to report engaging in self-advocacy at higher rates than others. Thus, the results of the study provided invaluable insight regarding self-advocacy development, and expanded on current literature regarding self-advocacy within interpersonal relationships
A heuristic self-inquiry into the clinical decision making process of a medical music therapist when selecting music for patients who cannot or chose to not share preferred music
No full textMusic therapy can support hospitalized adults, especially when using patient-preferred music. However, limited research exists on music therapy in adult medical settings where patients cannot or choose not to share their music preferences. The purpose of this heuristic self-inquiry was to identify the factors that influenced the researcher’s music selections and to share insights into the researcher’s clinical decision making process. The researcher engaged in reflexive journaling after 11 sessions where patients could not or chose not to share their preferences. Seven themes emerged: patient and/or caregiver responses, patient information, I question myself, I don’t’ have much time, I draw from my prior experiences, I want my decision to lead to positive patient outcomes, and intuition. Clinical implications are provided for music therapists to reflect on their own decision making process when working with patients who cannot or choose not to share their music preferences
Rethinking Sleep: A Comprehensive Educational Webinar for Older Adults with Poor Sleep Quality
No full textThis capstone project is an educational webinar for older adults with poor sleep quality, and seeks to provide comprehensive, occupation-based interventions to improve sleep wand overall quality of life.Texas Woman's Universit
Parenting behavior's association with childhood symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
No full textParenting and ADHD has been studied extensively throughout the years; however, longitudinal research on the associations of parenting practices and childhood ADHD symptoms is limited. . This study used secondary data from the Future of Families and Child Well-Being dataset (N = 4,898). The purpose of this study was to identify the bidirectional associations between parenting practices and childhood ADHD symptoms using a cross-lag autoregressive structural equation model. Primary caregivers completed the CBCL and Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales via self-report. Parenting practices of psychological aggression and physical assault were found to be negatively associated with childhood ADHD symptoms from wave 3 to 4, while only psychological aggression was found to be negatively associated with childhood ADHD symptoms from wave 4 to wave 5. Physical assault was not found to be significant towards ADHD symptoms from wave 4 to wave 5. Childhood ADHD symptoms were significantly positively associated with parental physical assault across all waves, but psychological aggression was not associated. These results contribute to the literature available, as well as provide important implications for parent educators, policy makers, researchers, and therapists
Inclusive Social Skills Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
No full textThe program is designed to enhance social engagement among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing a supportive and accessible environment to increase communication skills. Through graded small group activities, communication boards, and personalized supports, participants will be provided tools to improve peer collaboration and promote independence.Ability Connectio
Adaptive Library: Enhancing Multi-sensory Inclusivity in a Community Library
No full textAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that can affect how individuals interact with others, communicate, learn and behave. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (2024), these individuals can present with characteristics such as displaying difficulty with communicating and interacting with others, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. These individuals can experience an effect on their ability to participate in work, school and other daily occupations (National Institute of Mental Health, 2024). Research in the area of providing sensory inclusive resources to this population in libraries is limited. The purpose of this doctoral project is to improve the accessibility and inclusivity in a community area such as a library by providing sensory inclusive supports. This will be achieved through the creation of a sensory room, staff education, and a weekly sensory time program aimed to provide sensory integration activities.Speer Memorial Librar
Effectiveness of highly purified anhydrous lanolin versus extra-virgin coconut oil in preventing subacute lactation mastitis
No full textProblem: This study was designed to test the effectiveness of the application of extra-virgin coconut oil (EVCO) versus Highly Purified Anhydrous (HPA) Lanolin in ameliorating nipple pain and cracking with the goal of preventing subacute lactation mastitis in breastfeeding women during the first six weeks postpartum. Method: A small-scale, randomized controlled study design using random assignment was conducted in a large urban hospital in the Southern part of the United States. Procedure: Participants assigned to the control group received the standard postpartum breast care cream HPA Lanolin to prevent nipple pain and cracking while the other group was assigned to receive the experimental product of EVCO for breast care. Both products were dispensed by the research pharmacist prior to hospital discharge following an uncomplicated singleton birth. Measures of study variables were completed at baseline, one week, and six weeks postpartum using the Storr (1988) Nipple Tenderness Scale (NTS) and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPS). Results: Sixty participants agreed to participate in the study and 47 were enrolled. Due to high attrition, only ten participants completed the full 6 weeks of the study, 5 in each group. Even with a small sample size, this early work suggests that Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil was more effective than the HPA Lanolin in preventing nipple pain and cracking (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Preliminary study findings suggest that EVCO could be considered as a frontline treatment for aid in preventing subacute lactation mastitis. However, a larger study is needed to confirm these findings
Cultivating Mindfulness and Serenity through Gardening Therapy for Older Adults
No full textThis Capstone project focused on developing a gardening therapy program for community-dwelling older adults that incorporates and blends mindfulness and meditation practices with gardening activities. The purpose of this program was to examine its effect on social isolation, feelings of depression and anxiety, and loss of sense of belonging and purpose.Weekley Family YMC
Empowering Every Ability: Integrating Adaptive Play in Church Communities
No full textThis capstone project developed and implemented an adaptive play program within the Coptic Orthodox Church to promote inclusion and improve the quality of life (QoL) for children with special needs. A literature review and needs assessment identified a lack of accessible physical activity options within church communities, limiting social and emotional development for these children. The program aimed to bridge this gap by offering tailored play sessions that support physical engagement, social interaction, and emotional well-being. Collaboration with church leaders, parents, and healthcare professionals informed the program’s design and sustainability, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Pre- and post-surveys using a Likert scale revealed improvements in children’s ability to follow instructions, adapt to routine changes, interact with peers, and self-regulate. These outcomes reflect the program’s success in fostering inclusion and enhancing functional skills. The initiative also raised awareness and challenged stigma within the church community. This project serves as a model for integrating adaptive play into faith-based settings and contributes to the limited body of research on inclusive recreational opportunities for children with disabilities in religious environments. Future recommendations include expanding programming, ongoing evaluation, and replication in other communities to support long-term inclusion and equity.St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Churc