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The Viral Spread of Xenophobia: Analyzing the Influence of Far-Right Politics on Anti-Asian Sentiment Expressed on Social Media During Covid-19.
Get PDFThroughout history, viral outbreaks have frequently led to the emergence of biased and discriminatory attitudes, often targeting populations that deviate from Western norms. These sentiments commonly manifest as xenophobia and racism (Chen, 2020; Chou, 2021). This report serves as an in-depth analysis of the role far-right political phrasing of Covid-19 as the “Chinese Virus,” played in the proliferation of anti-Asian and xenophobic attitudes, expressed on the social media platform X (Twitter). This study also aims to better understand the various different factors that cause followers of far-right politics to engage and believe in anti-Asian sentiment online. Using Integrated Threat Theory as a framework for this research, this paper will assess the role of far-right politics in fostering anti-Asian sentiment, the impact of social media on the spread of xenophobic attitudes during Covid-19, and the psychological and societal factors driving belief in xenophobic narratives during Covid-19. 100 Tweets from the time frame of January 2020 to December 2022, were collected and coded into ten initial codes, five axial codes, and two final selective codes, which served as the final themes/results of this research: Political Radicalization and Social/Cultural Threat Perception. These results conclude that far-right political phrasing greatly influenced the level of anti-Asian sentiment and beliefs expressed on social media during the pandemic. Followers of far-right media and political sources also displayed factors of motive being perceived threats against their own social or cultural wellbeing. This study serves to show the danger of racial labeling, and how far-right politicians contributed to the expansion of racist, xenophobic narratives during the pandemic. Future research on this topic could benefit from an expansion of this topic from a quantitative standpoint, gathering data to better understand the percent change in anti-Asian xenophobia pre and post far-right labeling of the virus
Obesity: Influencing Behavioral Consumption Through Meal Kit Distribution
Get PDFFounded in 2002, Everyone’s Harvest is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to providing access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmers markets and community food programs. Its key initiatives—Fresh Rx, Market Match, Edible Education and Farms Together —focus on alleviating nutrition insecurity and combating diet-related health conditions by providing vulnerable populations the resources to purchase, or receive, fresh produce and gain nutritional knowledge. This study explores a new intervention: the distribution of farmers\u27 market meal kits as a complementary strategy to the current Edible Education program. These meal kits, which feature seasonally available produce and pre-measured ingredients, aim to strengthen participants\u27 cooking skills and promote healthier eating habits at home.
Using a stratified sampling approach, the study compares the behavioral outcomes of participants who receive either a voucher or meal kit. Surveys will gather data on participants\u27 comfort with cooking the provided recipes and their likelihood of preparing meals at home. Initial findings indicate that meal kits not only improve participants\u27 ability to prepare healthy meals, but also provide greater value for money, enabling the creation of more balanced meals than vouchers alone. The meal kit intervention shows promise as an effective strategy for improving health outcomes in vulnerable communities, particularly in combating the rising rates of obesity and diet-related health issues in Monterey County. This research offers valuable insights into the potential of meal kits as a sustainable solution for enhancing diet quality in populations who are socioeconomically disadvantaged
Active Transportation Term Guide
Get PDFThe Monterey County Health Department, through its Planning, Evaluation, and Policy (PEP) Department, is dedicated to promoting health equity by implementing strategic plans, aligning performance standards with national accreditation, and addressing social and environmental policies. Serving underserved and unincorporated communities, PEP focuses on overcoming language barriers in Monterey County, which has a significant Hispanic and Latino population. This project aimed to develop a bilingual glossary of active transportation terms to enhance communication between the community and government agencies. Implemented over three to six months, the glossary was piloted for feedback and updates. The project successfully identified key transportation terms and acronyms that needed translation. The term guide enhanced the understanding of common active transportation terms and their role in community improvement. Recommendations for the next steps include expanding the glossary to cover more terms and languages, conducting regular community feedback sessions, creating similar glossaries for other public service areas, and increasing outreach efforts to ensure community awareness and access
Stronger Together: Boys of New School and CostaNoa
Get PDFMonarch Services has been in Santa Cruz County since 1977, providing crucial support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through a range of programs, including crisis intervention, youth support, and emergency shelter. The organization serves approximately 1,500 survivors annually, with a strong focus on Latino communities and bilingual services. In 2023, the Children and Youth Program served 118 individuals, offering case management, safety planning, and counseling. This capstone project aims to bridge the gap in education about healthy relationships, focusing on teen boys at CostaNoa High School and New School Community Day High School. By implementing The Mask You Live In curriculum as a 10-week group, the project fosters critical thinking about masculinity, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. The program empowers boys to challenge societal gender norms, develop resilience, and improve relationship skills. Through tailored group sessions and enhanced access to mental health resources, participants gain tools for better communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. The next steps include expanding the program to reach more schools and refining services based on youth male participant feedback
Impact of Social Emotional Development From Early Childhood on Elementary School Students
No full textThe purpose of this senior capstone project is to examine the social and emotional development of early childhood education on elementary school students and how it affects them into their adolescence. Through the use of literature review, and survey of ten (10) teachers, the result found that early childhood impacted elementary school students later on in their social and emotional development following them into, not only their adolescence, but also into their adulthood. In addition it was found, children who receive the tools to cope with their emotions and interact with their peers are able to perform better academically
Buying The Trend: How trends target identity leading into the normalization of overconsumption
Get PDFThis paper puts a lens on the growing popularity of social media apps promoting fashion trends for it\u27s users leading to a rise in overconsumption of products. Research was aimed at several different online trends that were marketed towards female consumers; The Stanley Cup, The 2023 Barbie movie press tour and The Hello Kitty girl. In examining these trends the findings show that through the usage of the algorithm social media apps are able to learn and curate specific content targeted towards certain parts of one\u27s identity
Designing and Implementing a Successful Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Program
No full textDesigning and Implementing a Successful Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Program is designed as a resource for faculty, administrators, and university leaders interested in developing new, or expanding existing, undergraduate research programs. The book provides a practical handbook addressing the many how to questions associated with running a successful undergraduate research enterprise – ranging from how to organize an undergraduate research office, to how to find funding, foster cross-campus relationships, and develop learning outcomes for students in order to maximize the benefits of the research experience. It also addresses best practices in mentoring, how faculty mentorship fits within the discussion of tenure and promotion, and the basics of assessment, for both funder reporting and program improvement.
Containing a series of vignettes offering specific advice from program directors, faculty mentors, and university administrators from a diverse array of universities and colleges, this book showcases their hands-on tips, advice, and lessons learned. Addressing key issues through real-world experience, the authors show how to build effective cross-disciplinary undergraduate research programs with positive impacts for students and faculty.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/fac_books/1090/thumbnail.jp
Community Benefits Awareness Presentations
Get PDFSocioeconomic disadvantage significantly impacts educational outcomes, with 81% of Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) Alternative Education program students facing economic hardships. Serving youth in grades 9-12 and adults in Monterey County, including those within the county jail and juvenile facilities, the MCOE Alternative Education program strives to facilitate high school diploma attainment. This project sought to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding the Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and CalWORKs benefit programs through presentations shared within the MCOE community and partner agencies. A partnership between MCOE and the Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) was established to further this goal. The anticipated outcome was that at least 50% of participants would demonstrate increased knowledge of benefit programs. Evaluation revealed a significant achievement, with 95% of survey respondents reporting enhanced knowledge. It is recommended that MCOE continues its collaboration with MCDSS, given its substantial benefits, and considers translating presentations into Spanish to better serve the diverse linguistic needs of the community
Feria de Salud
No full textTo tackle limited mental health care utilization among low-income Hispanic families, Youth Alliance (YA) in Hollister, California organized the first Feria de Salud event. YA\u27s mission is to empower youth, especially those aged 12 to 18, in Hollister and neighboring areas like San Juan Bautista, with a focus on the Hispanic community. The Feria de Salud event was a pivotal initiative aimed at raising awareness and bridging gaps in access to mental health services for adults within this community. The event served as a platform for organizations and businesses to engage with a demographic that they may struggle to connect with otherwise. Through a strategic combination of informational sessions, workshops, and community-building activities, the event endeavored to equip attendees with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to prioritize their mental well-being and practice effective self-care techniques. Findings from the event\u27s evaluation underscored its effectiveness in achieving its objectives, with 65 attendees reporting significant gains in mental health awareness and self-care knowledge. The event\u27s impact goes beyond Hispanics, benefiting individuals from other minority backgrounds as well, with the resources and support offered. Moving forward, recommendations for enhancing the event\u27s reach and impact include securing a larger venue with dedicated spaces for workshops, extending the event\u27s duration to accommodate more comprehensive programming, and securing funding for meals and raffle prizes to further incentivize community participation