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Who obtains political exemptions? An attention-based analysis of steel tariff exclusion requests
No full textIn this paper, we examine firm exclusion requests from the Section 232 tariffs placed on steel articles by President Donald Trump in March of 2018. The Presidential Proclamation that announced these new tariffs also authorized the creation of an exclusion process through which firms that use imported steel can request exemptions from the 2018 steel tariffs if no U.S. steel producer is able to supply the amount and type of steel demanded. Expanding the Attention-Based View (ABV) framework beyond the private sector, we suggest that decision-making by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the approval or denial of steel tariff exclusion requests is influenced by attention to elements of both domestic and international politics. Using a dataset of 163,522 exclusion requests, we find that political alignment and historical trade relationships with exporting countries significantly increase the Department of Commerce’s likelihood of approving exclusion requests. In addition, firm lobbying and the amount of steel requested for exclusion from tariffs have a significant negative impact on the likelihood of approval. This research extends our understanding of business–government interactions, incorporating not only economic and political influences but also the organizational environment, and highlights the importance of attention structures in explaining regulatory outcomes
Facilitating coach and athlete communication through web based technologies: A practical presentation- for physical education teachers and coaches
No full textFeedback forms to Youth Sport Teacher/Coaches from their students will gather input from these students in School Sports Programs about their experiences, goals, and areas where they feel improvement is needed. Using the technology, students will give weekly feedback to coaches regarding their perceptions of coach: Professionalism, Knowledge, Communication, Patience, and Effectiveness. The feedback, will allow coaches to provide more personalized and targeted feedback to the athletes that addresses the specific needs, comments, and learning preferences, expressed by each athlete. The research hypothesis is that young athletes will have a meaningful experience in youth sport if effective channels of communication are present and being used. The results are measured using the Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ). The GEQ has been used to successfully measure cohesiveness in youth sports teams in the categories of Individual attraction to the group in tasks and social components, and in terms of group integration towards task and social goals. The presenter will show results from using this technology with actual students, and present to those in attendance live and via the recorded session.
The type of technology that has been used by the researcher is the hosted software platform called JotForm. One reason for using JotForm is that Jotform offers a free plan with basic features that teacher/coaches could modify and build on in the future [after research study is completed]. Thus, technology budgets would not be a limiting factor for follow up work by the teachers using this software. Coaches will gather input from athletes about the athletes experiences, goals, and concerns using JotForm's customizable templates and the drag-and-drop form builder. Athlete feedback and responses is gathered immediately following practices via mobile device or via computer tablet on the day of the last practice of the week. Jotform data collected from the online data entry will be collected in real time into Google Sheets on a password protected site that only the teacher/coach and researcher will have access to. For the teacher/coach, the provides an organized data interface and the data capturing mechanism that can be used to monitor the trends in feedback from athletes, including a demonstration of how to conduct a correlational analysis of statistically significant related variables using scatter plots in google sheets as well. Student Evaluated Professionalism, Knowledge, Communication, Patience, and Effectiveness; and Team and Individual athlete variables such as:
1) team wins and losses,
2) individual athlete satisfaction with the program, or
3) with coach’s self evaluation in the same category on the research instrument at particular points throughout the season will also be graphically expressed using correlational analysis.
These free feedback forms and surveys provide teacher/coaches with valuable insights into athletes' experiences, goals, and areas of concern on a regular basis, helping the coaches to make informed decisions that will enhance the overall training and performance of the coach, and in turn, effect the performance of the team, without incurring any cost
Predictors of general well-being in postprofessional students of occupational science and occupational therapy
No full textBackground: Doctoral students experience decreased well-being during their educational experience. Self-compassion, engagement in meaningful occupations, and occupational balance positively impact well-being in individuals. This study examined the relationships between these constructs in postprofessional occupational science and occupational therapy students.
Method: This quantitative cross-sectional study collected national survey data (N = 113) using the Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form, the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire 11, and the 14-item Scales of General Well-Being. Multiple linear regression analysis determined how well each construct predicted general well-being and the strength of each construct’s relationship compared to other constructs.
Results: The model of combined variables was significant, F(3, 104) = 36.22, p < .001, accounting for 51.1% of the general well-being variance. All predictors were significant, with the self-compassion standardized coefficient beta being largest (β = .39), followed by engagement in meaningful occupations (β = .38), and occupational balance (β = .16).
Conclusion: Self-compassion, engagement in meaningful occupations, and occupational balance predicts well-being in postprofessional students, which is consistent with previously known relationships. The participants’ understanding of foundational tenants of occupational science and occupational therapy may have helped mitigate further decline in their well-being, confirming the power of occupation to positively impact well-being
Senior Serenity: Developing an Activity Program for Senior Citizens to Enhance Quality of Life
No full textThe focus of the capstone project was understanding how social participation impacts the quality of life of seniors at a rural senior center in Bonham, Texas. The center, which had been experiencing challenges such as reduced attendance post-COVID, lack of volunteers, and limited activities, sought to enhance its programming. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and community outreach efforts, the project implemented new activities and revitalized the center's social media presence. This resulted in increased engagement, with over 800 people reached through the new social media page, volunteer recruitment, and high attendance rates for weekly activities. The project highlighted the importance of social engagement for seniors' well-being and emphasized the need for meaningful activities and innovative outreach strategies to support their quality of life.Bonham Senior Citizen's Cente
The Occupational Therapist Practitioner’s Role in Facilitating Community Participation and Peer Mentorship After SCI
No full textThe purpose of this study is to explore the occupational therapy practitioner’s perceived role in rehabilitation and peer mentorship among individuals with SCI, and their knowledge of community programs. In this hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative study, semi-structured interviews of occupational therapy practitioners (n = 10) were conducted. The participants were recruited through email communication and on-site visits. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to inductively and deductively code data and identify themes by three independent coders. Three major themes emerged from the data: (a) the perception of occupational therapy practitioners in their role in SCI rehabilitation, (b) meeting a SCI patient in their stage of recovery, and (c) facilitating peer mentorship among individuals with SCI. Participants also described the community programs and resources that they shared with their SCI patients, which often included adaptive sports, but only one of the 10 participants mentioned a mental health resource. The findings of this study can aid in future occupational therapy care and rehabilitation for individuals with SCI to have initiated community participation interventions and facilitate peer mentorship opportunities for individuals with SCI.Adaptive Athletics at the University of Housto
Oil Remediation Using 12-n-12 Gemini Surfactant in Sand
No full textAn estimated 706 million gallons of oil are lost to the environment per year, the impacts are widespread from water pollution, loss of habitats, and shoreline erosion. While there are many oil remediation (OR) techniques, our focus lies in physical-chemical remediation. Gemini surfactants (GS) are a promising use in OR techniques due to the low toxicity to the environment and high efficiency. With the use of 12-n-12 (where n=2,3,4,5,6) GS, we are exploring its potential in OR due to its ability to form micelles at extremely low concentrations, known as the critical micelle concentration (cmc). To evaluate its efficacy as an OR technique, we contaminated sand with common motor oil and added varying concentrations of the GS solution to attempt to remove the motor oil from the silica sand. The results of our experiment will be analyzed by various spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic techniques. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Richard Sheardy) Supported by Robert A. Welch Foundation M-0200, NSF Award 195344
Examining the moderating effects of subclinical religous intrusive thoughts on religion centrality and self-compassion among Christian women
No full textChristianity and religiosity can serve as a protective factor against mental health concerns
and can lead to enhanced well-being and happiness, which is positively correlated with self- compassion. The positive link between religiosity and happiness is not consistent across the literature, however, highlighting methodological concerns with this line of research. More research is needed to clarify this relationship, and self-compassion might help elucidate the missing link. Self-compassion is the practice of kindness with oneself during times of pain or failure and has been linked to optimism and happiness. There is currently no research exploring how centrality of religion is correlated with self-compassion, especially among women who already report less self-compassion than men. Additionally, subclinical unwanted religious intrusive thoughts, a common factor noted within Christian women, might impact self- compassion rates in Christian women. Yet there is a dearth of research exploring subclinical religious intrusive thoughts and their impact on individuals. The purpose of this study was to explore how religious intrusive thoughts might impact the relationship between the centrality of religion and self-compassion among Christian women using a hierarchical multiple regression and moderation analysis. I theorized that religious intrusive thoughts would moderate the relationship between religious centrality and self-compassion. I also investigated how religious denominations differ in self-compassion, religious centrality, and subclinical intrusive thought prevalence. When controlling for race/ethnicity, religious intrusive thoughts and centrality of religion predicted Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) women’s self-compassion, although this was not so for White women. Additionally, there were no differences in rates of self-compassion and religious intrusive thoughts for Christian women across denominations, but Evangelical Protestant women reported higher religiosity, which aligns with current research. Of
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note, 99.1% of Christian women reported intrusive thoughts. Findings from this research can be utilized to inform the work of religious leaders, Christian therapists, and pastoral counselors working with Christian women. Further, these findings highlight the need to increase self- compassion and decrease blame and shame around intrusive thoughts and encourage people in power to utilize their position to educate and normalize intrusive thoughts. Implications for future research and practice are discussed
Missed connections: Exploring the impact of technoference on wellbeing
No full textAttachment is the framework children utilize to model relationships across the lifespan (Chambers, 2017). Several studies indicate that attachment is critical for the development of self-regulation strategies that determine how a child behaves and reacts within their environment (Orehek et al., 2017). Today, the use of screen time on televisions, cellphones, computers, and tablets is widespread (Pew Research Center, 2021). This study hypothesized that the pervasive use of technology by parents in front of their children significantly impacts how parents and children bond, thus impacting how a child self-regulates and behaves. Participants were children in middle school with the aim to better understand their perception of their parent’s technology use and their ability to self-regulate. This study found that the significant relationship between parental technoference and behavior was significantly moderated by the interaction between self-regulation and attachment security
Addressing Barriers to Occupational Participation Among Low-Income LGBTQIA+ Older Adults: An Occupation-Based Health & Wellness Program
No full textA health and wellness program developed to improve health and wellness outcomes among low-income LGBTQIA+ older adults. This occupation-based program provided participants with strategies for prevention and management of fall risk, fatigue, and pain.Law Harrington Senior Living / the Montrose Cente
Health and Well-Being of Elderly Refugees
No full textHow to improve well being of elderly refugees through health management and rest and sleep strategie