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Experiences of precarity: Oral histories of K12 dance teachers in Delhi
No full textThe experiences of dance teachers in K12 schools in Delhi of negotiating the contemporary education space; navigating the tension between artistic aspirations and making a livelihood through dance; of dealing with questions of class, caste, language, religion, ageing, and gender are vital to generating a multidimensional narrative of dance in India. K12 dance teachers are the fulcrum on which dance and educational discourse in India engage with each other. Yet the K12 dance teacher, who they are and what they do, is all but missing from the literature in both dance and education. This dissertation project takes an oral history approach to collect and analyze the oral histories of ten full time K12 dance teachers working in CBSE-affiliated schools in Delhi. The aim is to create a nuanced understanding of dance in India with an intentional focus on the intersectional identities of the participants, made visible through the lived experiences of making a living through dance in contemporary times. Discussing experiences of economic, pedagogical, social, and personal precarity emerging from these narratives, this dissertation argues that these experiences illuminate aspects of the socio-political history of dance from the perspective of an invisibilized community within the dance ecosystem. Inspite of its invisibilization, this dissertation positions the pedagogical labor of the K12 dance teacher as the site from which an emancipatory model for dance education in India can emerge
Impact of the menstrual cycle on critical power and submaximal exercise oxygen uptake in recreationally active, eumenorrheic females
No full textThe effects of the menstrual cycle on objective and subjective exercise performance are currently unclear. The current study aimed to investigate differences in critical power (CP) and submaximal exercise oxygen uptake (VO2) across three distinct phases of the menstrual cycle (early follicular, late follicular, and mid luteal) in 12 recreationally active, eumenorrheic females. Menstrual cycle phase was determined using the 3-step method of calendar-based counting, urinary ovulation test strips, and serum hormone analyses. CP and work prime (W’) were assessed during a 3-minute all-out test on a mechanically-braked cycle ergometer. Submaximal VO2 and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) were assessed during 30 minutes of submaximal exercise on a cycle ergometer, with only the final 10 minutes of steady-state exercise data being used for analysis. Subjective rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and affect were assessed at the conclusion of the 3-min all-out test and every 5 minutes during the 30-min submaximal exercise protocol. Participants also completed the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) during each phase of testing to assess menstrual cycle symptomology. For 3-min all-out testing, CP and W’ did not differ across phases ((F [2, 22] = 1.31, p = 0.29) and (F [1.34, 22] = 0.20, p = 0.74), respectively). Similarly, RPE (x2 [2, 12] = 1.00, p = 0.61) and affect (x2 [2, 12] = 0.21, p = 0.90) did not differ following the 3-min all-out test across phases across phases. For submaximal exercise, VO2 (F [2, 22] = 0.87, p = 0.43) and RER (F [2, 22] = 2.50, p = 0.11) were not different across menstrual cycle phases. However, RPE was different across phases (x2 [2, 12] = 10.09, p = 0.01), with post-hoc tests indicating lower RPE during the late follicular phase (11 ± 1) versus the early follicular (13 ± 2; p = 0.01) and mid luteal phases (13 ± 2; p = 0.06). Similarly, total MDQ scores were lower during the late follicular phase (61 ± 12) versus the early follicular
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(76 ± 21; p = 0.02) and mid luteal phases (75 ± 20; p = 0.01). Furthermore, there were differences in subscales of pain, water retention, and negative affect across phases, with post-hoc analyses indicating lower scores for each of these subscales during the late follicular phase compared to the early follicular and mid luteal phases (p < 0.05, all comparisons). These findings indicate that objective exercise performance does not differ across the menstrual cycle. In contrast, subjective submaximal exercise performance (specifically perceived exertion, pain, negative affect, and water retention) may differ across the menstrual cycle – with the late follicular phase having the lowest symptomology and best threshold for pain. For practical application, these findings suggest that exercise prescription/training should not differ across the menstrual cycle and individuals should instead focus on the management of symptomology
Guiding Communication in Couples Post-Infidelity
No full textHow does betrayal trauma from infidelity impact communication in couples and the family system? In a review of the literature on best practices for infidelity treatment, this presentation will offer marriage and family therapists and other mental health clinicians an opportunity to learn how to guide couples through communication after infidelity discovery. Participants without a clinical background will learn about the application of theory to infidelity treatment. Attachment styles shape the way individuals respond to and cope with infidelity and betrayal trauma. Participants will learn about the erosion of trust leading up to and after learning about infidelity, with considerations for the impact of culture on communication. Additionally, participants will learn about applying Emotionally Focused Therapy to infidelity treatment. After completing a case study exercise based on the information learned, participants will have an opportunity to provide comments, ask questions, and offer reflections on the material. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Rebecca Lucero-Jones) Supported by TWU Center for Student Research
Using music to manage pain: A content analysis of survey responses from unhoused adults with substance use disorder
No full textThe purpose of this qualitative content-analysis was to explore how unhoused adults with substance use disorder (SUD) use music for pain management . In general terms, pain management can be pharmacological (prescription medication), non-pharmacological (therapies, including music therapy), and through self-medication (alcohol, illegal drugs, and illegal substances). Pain-relieving substances – including opioids and alcohol – stimulate reward systems in the brain, produce pleasure, and reduce pain. SUD is diagnosed when an individual continues to use substances, despite their illegality and/or negative effects to their daily life. Despite an SUD diagnosis, people with SUD, just like people without SUD, have pain management needs that require attention. Research indicates that music, in a similar way to pain-relieving substances, is also attributed to both reward system stimulation and pain reduction in the brain. To answer the research question “How do unhoused adults with substance use disorder use music to help manage pain?”, the researcher used an online open-ended survey conducted at a service program for unhoused adults. Twelve respondents, who self-identified as having SUD, participated in completing the electronic survey. Results indicated that unhoused adults with SUD actively utilize music as a pain management strategy. Respondents identified their pain, described their experiences with music, and provided evidence of how music helps with their pain. They described music as pain relief, distraction, stress relief, mood altering, validating, and rewarding. Future research is needed with this vulnerable population, and recommendations are provided
DANCE! Measuring an Adaptive Dance Program with an Occupational Therapy Lens and a Focus on ICF Domains: A Case Report
No full textWith an emphasis on ICF domains and use of an occupational therapy lens this doctoral capstone project aimed to:
1) Bridge the gap in research for how an adaptive dance program impacts upper extremity.
2) Investigate how an adaptive dance program is measured.
3) Conduct a feasibility quasi-experimental mixed-method study with clinical assessments completed pre and post intervention to determine the feasibility, impact of the intervention, and use of outcome measures.
Outcome measures used in this study were the modified ashworth scale, the pediatric balance test, 6 minute walk test, BOT - 2 subtests 4 and 7, quality of upper extremity skills test, cerebral palsy quality of life, child and adolescent scale of participation as well as a post assessment semi-structured interview. Three qualitative themes were identified. The results of this study found that the outcome measures chosen to measure changes following the adaptive dance program intervention were sensitive enough to detect changes to the ICF domains of body functions, activities and participation. In addition, this capstone project concluded that adaptive dance used as a therapeutic intervention for children with cerebral palsy improved motor coordination, balance, endurance and perceived quality of life.Scottish Rite for Childre
Incorporating Every Moment Counts Initiative into a Behavioral Support Classroom for K-4 Students
No full textIn today's fast-paced world, the well-being of children, particularly their emotional regulation skills, has become a paramount concern. This capstone project advocates for the integration of occupational therapy as a crucial element in supporting children's emotional regulation to enhance classroom engagement and participation. Through the conducted literature review, it was found that a significant portion of adolescents suffer from depressive symptoms, emphasizing the critical need for early intervention in emotional regulation. By collaborating with a local school district's Therapeutic Education Program (TEP), which serves students with behavioral health concerns, this project aimed to implement evidence-based strategies such as mindfulness practices and social-emotional learning activities modified from the Every Moment Counts initiative. The project sought to fill the existing gap in occupational therapy services within the TEP, targeting emotional regulation and active engagement in occupational activities. Weekly mindfulness activities and social-emotional learning sessions were planned over an 8-week duration, with a focus on integrating these interventions seamlessly into the school environment. By working closely with educators, administrators, and mental health professionals, the project aimed to foster a supportive atmosphere conducive to emotional well-being and academic success. Evaluation of the interventions were carried out through observations and feedback from classroom staff, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the holistic development and success of students within the TEP program.Therapeutic Education Progra
Predictors of help-seeking for mental health in Latinx Americans
No full textRates of mental illness in the Latinx community have continued to increase, yet Latinxs are less likely to seek mental health help compared to other ethnic and racial groups. The current study assesses the role self-stigma, perceived stigma, acculturation, and perceived discrimination have on Latinx's mental health help-seeking attitudes. I conducted an online survey to assess the relationship between self-stigma, perceived stigma, acculturation, perceived discrimination, and mental health help-seeking attitudes. The survey was distributed online, and participants were required to be at least 18 years of age and of Latinx descent. The survey asked participants for their demographic information and included four scales. The scales used include the Mental Help Seeking Attitude Scale, three subscales from the Stigma and Self-Stigma Questionnaire, the Everyday Discrimination Scale, and The Psychological Acculturation Scale. Results from correlation and multiple regression analyses revealed that self-stigma and perceived stigma were significant predictors of mental health help-seeking attitudes in Latinxs while acculturation and discrimination did not significantly predict mental health help-seeking attitudes in Latinxs
Relationships between purity culture, disgust sensitivity, and women’s sexual satisfaction
No full textRhetoric of shame, fear, and defilement are rife in teachings of the Evangelical Purity Movement (EPM) and abstinence-only-until-marriage (AOUM) sex education. There is a proliferation of purity messages in the U.S. that attempt to promote the preservation of girls’ and women’s chastity by endorsing harm-based narratives and withholding accurate information about sexuality. However, the extant literature has focused more on relationships between purity culture or AOUM sex education and consequences of shame and adolescent sexual behavior, possibly to the exclusion of developmental considerations and the longer-term impact on women’s sexual and relational well-being. Recent research has also acknowledged associations between religiosity and gender inequality, religious fundamentalism and disgust sensitivity, as well as gender inequality and female sexual dysfunction; however, less is known regarding the impact of purity culture beliefs on women’s disgust sensitivity and sexual satisfaction. The researcher utilized measures of sexual satisfaction, comprised of five domains; disgust sensitivity; self-disgust; and purity culture beliefs; and assessed for relevant demographic factors and participation in purity culture rituals. The researcher recruited women who currently or previously identified as Christian (n = 491) and conducted correlational and multiple regression analyses to test their hypotheses. The data generally did not support the predicted positive relationship between purity culture beliefs and disgust sensitivity (Hypothesis 1), instead revealing a small, unexpected negative association. As expected, the data confirmed significant negative relationships between purity culture beliefs and sexual satisfaction (Hypothesis 2). The results indicated a small, positive relationship between disgust sensitivity and sexual satisfaction, contrary to Hypothesis 3, whereas the predicted negative association between self-directed disgust and sexual satisfaction (Hypothesis 4) was confirmed. The data also provided evidence for a significant interaction between sexual communication and disgust (Hypothesis 5); both predictors also independently exhibited significant associations with sexual satisfaction. Additional findings, limitations, and implications are discussed
Exploring the Impact of Adaptive Seating in Increasing On-Task Behavior in Students with Autism
No full textThis capstone project explores the impact adaptive seating plays in increasing on task behavior in students with autism, through a pre and post-test data collection. 3 elementary age students with autism were observed sitting in traditional classroom seating and observed sitting in adaptive seating. The adaptive seating was shown to decrease off task behavior in all of the students, however, it did not attribute to increased learning. Further research is indicated to determine the efficacy of the intervention for increasing attention to task.Klein Independent School Distric
A battleground of scars: Acid violence against women and girls in Indian news media
No full textThis dissertation examines the representations of masculine and feminine honor tropes as they appear within reports of acid attack cases in mainstream Indian newspapers. While examining modern-day news reports on acid attacks, the study simultaneously interprets the influence of Hindu Brahmanical patriarchy through ancient scriptural analysis to decipher the types of violent patterns that are revealed in acid attack reports. Through the process of analyzing socio-cultural, caste and honor-based dictums of hierarchies molded together through ancient Brahmanical scriptural history and combining it with the analysis of modern-day capitalist socio-cultural shifts emerging in India, the study reveals the intricately knotted ascendancy of suppressive gender and honor codes and ideologies that continue to govern and dictate the lives of Indians today. This analysis is done so through the study of explicit and implicit masculine and honor tropes that exist in the news media and discloses how violence can be promoted and justified through journalism