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Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At-Risk Students
Get PDFThis article presents a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the impact of social media on mental health. With the rapid growth and widespread adoption of social media platforms, concerns regarding their potential influence on individuals\u27 psychological well-being have emerged. Drawing from a diverse range of studies, this review explores the various dimensions through which social media can affect mental health, including self-esteem, body image, loneliness, depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. The findings reveal both positive and negative outcomes, highlighting the complex relationship between social media use and mental health. Additionally, this article discusses the underlying mechanisms and potential moderating factors that contribute to these effects. Understanding the nuances of this relationship is crucial for developing effective strategies to promote positive mental health in the digital age
Christianization in the Roman Empire: Politics, Culture, and Architecture During the Reign of Emperor Constantine I
No full textThe Christianization of the Roman Empire under Constantine I (306–337 C.E.) marked a turning point in Late Antiquity. It was an era defined by the legalization, expansion, and integration of Christianity into Roman life. After the Edict of Milan in 313 C.E., Constantine’s policies—including but not limited to his participation in church councils, alliances with bishops, and several administrative reforms—advanced Christianity’s political and social standing while preserving elements of traditional religion. Yet Christianization was not purely a imperial endeavor. Ascetic and monastic movements resisted state influence, and everyday believers adapted their faith within familiar cultural frameworks. Additionally, architecture revealed the same duality: Constantine’s church constructions in Rome, Constantinople, and the Holy Land projected imperial authority but local patrons also shaped Christian sacred spaces in their own ways. This thesis argues that the spread of Christianity during Late Antiquity emerged and was shaped by both the imperial power of Constantine I and the activities and needs of average people in the Roman Empire who engaged in popular devotion practices. Together these forces created the foundations for Christianity’s lasting role in the Roman world
State Politics and Stress Amongst LGBTQ+ Students at Florida’s Private Colleges: A Psychological and Normative Analysis
No full textThe recent wave of anti-LGBTQ+ politics and policies in Florida pose potential risks to the mental health and well-being of Florida’s LGBTQ+ students. The present study surveyed LGBTQ+ students attending private colleges in Florida to measure their self-reported stress levels in comparison to non-LGBTQ+ students, the level at which they believed specific sources of stress contributed to their stress levels, their level of distress upon experiencing discrimination, their sense of sexual identity distress, and their awareness of and involvement in advocacy against Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Survey results suggested that anti-LGBTQ+ politics in Florida and the personal lives (social and family life) of LGBTQ+ students contributed most to their overall stress levels. A majority of LGBTQ+ students reported being very aware of and exposed to social media posts about the anti-LGBTQ+ politics in Florida, but most also reported that they were not very involved in advocacy against it. Further analysis suggested that LGBTQ+ students who were more aware of or were actively involved against Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ politics were also more likely to report politics as a major source of stress. LGBTQ+ students’ overall stress scores were correlated with their scores on a discrimination distress scale; scores on the sexual identity distress scale did not correlate with any other variable. The ethics of Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies, along with the results of the present study, were normatively analyzed using multiple moral and normative frameworks, including multiculturalism, the social ethics of Jane Addams, the LGBTQ+ political theories of Martha Nussbaum, and the capabilities approach
Plant Root Hair Adhesion Mediated through Variation in Sodium Ion Concentration
Get PDFThis study investigates the effects of sodium ion (Na+) concentration on the adhesion of Brassica Rapa root hairs using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Plant root hair adhesion to soil particles plays a crucial role in anchoring plants and facilitating nutrient uptake. Previous research has shown that calcium ions (Ca2+) cross-link pectin molecules in the cell wall, increasing rigidity and reducing adhesion. As Na+ binds to pectin without cross-linking, we expected that root hairs exposed to sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions would exhibit longer adhesive interactions and similar binding forces compared to those exposed to calcium chloride (CaCl2) solutions of equal concentrations. Brassica Rapa plants were grown, and their root hairs were exposed to environmentally relevant NaCl concentrations (0.1, 1, 10, and 100 mM). AFM was used to quantify the adhesion by measuring pull-off forces and distances. The results showed that while the number of adhesive events was not significantly higher in NaCl compared to CaCl2, root hairs in NaCl exhibited longer pull-off distances. Binding forces were similar in NaCl and CaCl2 at lower concentrations (0.1, 1, and 10 mM), but significantly reduced in 100 mM NaCl. These findings suggest that high Na+ concentrations disrupt the binding mechanism of root hairs to soil particles, potentially impacting plant nutrient uptake and health in saline environments. Understanding the factors influencing root hair adhesion contributes to the development of strategies for optimizing plant performance in challenging soil conditions
How Company Age Affects ESG Ratings
No full textAs environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, has only gained prominence in the 21st century, a great host of data has become available from company’s sustainability reports which have yet to be fully analyzed. This paper examines the ESG ratings of publicly traded companies based on the different ages of the companies, Using company founding dates from FactSet Research Systems Inc. and ESG ratings from HIP Investor Inc. on companies that the agency evaluates, the average ESG ratings of companies were compared between four groups of companies divided based on their ages to determine whether results vary for the different company ages. The results show that the average ESG rating for older companies are mostly greater than those for younger companies
“Unintended” marketing through influencer vlogs: impacts of interactions, parasocial relationships and perceived influencer credibility on purchase behaviors
No full textPurpose Influencers’ vlogs have the potential to impact consumer behaviors through vlog-embedded corporate sponsorship and brand collaborations. However, even without brand involvement, vlogs can also “unintentionally” benefit influencers as a relationship-building tool. This study is designed to investigate the relationship between vlog-viewing and audiences’ purchase behaviors of influencer-recommended products through the impacts of influencer–follower interactions, perceived influencer credibility and parasocial relationships. Design/methodology/approach An influencer-disseminated online survey was conducted in collaboration with a YouTube celebrity among N = 948 of her 72.6 K subscribers. Statistical analysis was performed through structural equation modeling (SEM) on SPSS Amos. Findings SEM results indicated that the extent to which participants liked the vlogs had both a direct impact on their purchase behaviors and secondary impact through social media engagement, parasocial relationships and perceived influencer credibility. Originality/value The study expands current research and understanding of influencer marketing. Brands and social media content creators are advised to rethink vlogs as a creative genre for long-term brand–influencer collaborations and implicit social media endorsements
A Reconstruction of the Non–Identity Argument at Phaedo 74b–c
No full textAt Phaedo 74b–c an important argument is given for the non–identity of perceptible equals and equality. The argument is usually understood as an application of Leibniz’s Law in which the predicate appears unequal is affirmed of perceptible equals but not equality. But this reading requires explaining why the plural locution the equals themselves is initially used for equality, and why the additional predicate appears as inequality is denied of it. In this paper, an account of the equality premise is given which allows for an initial grasp of equality as a plurality (suitably expressed by a plural locution), and introduces a generic predicate for appearance, appears its opposite (rightly denied of equality). The former ensures that the question of non–identity is not begged, while the latter secures a role for every element in the premise. So understood, the argument is both more robust and carefully formulated than is usually thought
Investigating the impact of influencer wishful identification and parasocial relationships on purchasing behavior: Insights from influencer fan data
No full textInfluencers are a powerful tool in the worlds of communication and marketing. The relationships that influencers build with audiences can affect consumer behaviors as can the brand that they create. Both the audience\u27s perception of a relationship with the influencer as well as the audience\u27s desire to be like the influencer can impact consumer purchasing behaviors. The purpose of this study is to explore how wishful identification and parasocial relationships serve as mediating factors in influencer impact on audience consumer behavior outcomes. This purpose is addressed via a quantitative survey (n = 948) in collaboration with a YouTube influencer disseminated to her audience. Results show that viewers\u27 reported income, interactions with influencers, and parasocial relationships all have a positive impact on predicting participants\u27 purchase behavior of influencer-recommended products. The findings contribute to an in-depth understanding of how wishful identification serves as a mediating variable between parasocial relationships and consumer purchasing behaviors in audiences
Preparing for ABAI Accreditation as the Coordinator of a Behavior Analysis Program
No full textThis cutting edge, timely book is a primary resource for students, faculty, coordinators, and supervisors in the growing field of behavior analysis. This book acts as a single resource that pulls together the background, current status, and future directions related to the relevance of a behavior analytic approach to teaching, assessment, and supervision. The authors collaborating in this volume are experts at various stages of career development and have a known presence in the field. This combination of theory driven, and high-caliber authors have collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind book drawing from backgrounds of diversity in terms of gender, areas of expertise, and geography. The recent pandemic has resulted in a pivot to remote learning and online supervision; this text will provide an important contribution in terms of understanding how to provide high quality teaching, supervision, and assessment in behavior analysis and among other areas. As the field is moving to increasing standards for programs that correspond to accreditation body standards, this book also provides timely information about how to prepare for this process including cultural competency and ethics, which guide our teaching and practice