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Childhood Adversity and Sexual Risk Taking in College: Pathways Through Alcohol Use
Get PDFExposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is associated with a host of negative outcomes throughout the lifespan including engagement in health-risk behaviors such as sexual risk taking and alcohol consumption (Dube et al., 2006; Negriff et al., 2015; Zaso et al., 2021). Additionally, sexual risk-taking and alcohol use commonly co-occur (Certain et al., 2009; Downing-Matibag & Geisinger, 2009). This may be especially true during the transition to college, in which many young adults have increased access to substances, increased autonomy, and an expanded network of peers. Thus, the present study examined the relationship between ACEs, alcohol use, and sexual risk taking in a sample of first-time college freshmen at a large, public, Mid-Atlantic university. A mediational pathway was tested across three different outcomes: perceived sexual risk taking, number of past 30-day vaginal and oral partners, and a composite sexual risk score incorporating number of past 30-day partners and contraceptive use. Across all models, higher ACEs were significantly associated with greater alcohol use, but the pathway from alcohol use to each sexual behavior outcome were not significant. Thus, none of the indirect effects were statistically significant. Although hypotheses were not supported for a mechanistic model linking ACEs to sexual risk taking via alcohol use in a sample of college freshman, the finding of ACEs predicting alcohol use illustrates the lasting impact of early life adversity on specific health-risk behaviors during the transition to college
An Examination of the Underlying Implications of Environmental, Social, and Governance Measures on Firm Practices
Get PDFThis dissertation is comprised of three studies that seek to determine the impact environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies and initiatives have on different levels within the firm. The first study takes a page from business management research. It proposes a moderated mediation model of leader-member exchange and its effects on corporate entrepreneurship. Corporate entrepreneurship seeks to engage employees in bringing forward new ideas to enhance the firm’s position and aligns with the social aspects of ESG, especially those concerning employee stakeholder matters. This study finds that through psychological empowerment, high-quality relationships can bring forward increased engagement by individuals in corporate activity. It also finds that engaged employees are more secure in their positions and seek to improve their firm activities.
The second paper uses the theory of corporate reciprocity and framing to determine the impact of a firm’s corporate ESG preferences may have on their employees’ willingness to maximize their retirement savings plan contributions. The effect is measured through a logistic regression model in which framing and reward reciprocity are used to determine employee motivation to make retirement savings contributions in excess of the default participation rate. This study finds that the type of reward offered to employees can have a significant impact on their willingness to make contributions in excess of the default contribution rate. It does not find that framing has any impact on employee contribution rates, although there appears to be an issue with the framing measure within the experiment.
The final study examines corporate governance factors, including gender diversity, at the board and audit committee levels and seeks to determine the impact this may have on the likelihood of financial statement fraud in large African banks. This study utilizes a set of financial ratios that are weighted together to form what is known as the Beneish M-Score. This score determines the likelihood that financial statement fraud may exist within a firm’s financial statements. Board size, audit committee effectiveness, and board gender diversity are measured against the likelihood of financial statement fraud. The study finds that board size has a significant impact on reducing the likelihood of financial statement fraud. However, a surprising reversal shows that gender diversity on the board of directors may actually increase financial statement fraud. The effectiveness of the board’s audit committee had no significant effect on the likelihood that financial statement fraud exists
Taking the Red Pill: A Content Analysis of Ambivalent Sexism and Precarious Manhood in Alpha Male Podcasts
Get PDFPodcasts have become increasingly popular across various platforms (e.g., Spotify or Apple podcasts). A more recent trend is the emergence of “alpha male” podcasts. The goal of these podcasts is to instruct young men how to stop being “betas” and on achieving “alpha male” status. These podcasts are a subset of the manosphere, a term used to describe media focused especially on hegemonic masculinity, which is characterized by their promotion of misogynistic beliefs and sexist rhetoric. Drawing upon social science research, three forms of sexism (i.e., ambivalent sexism, precarious manhood and violence against women) serve as analytical frameworks for understanding alpha male podcasts. Thus, this thesis presents the first steps of a quantitative content analysis to explore the relationship between alpha male podcasts and the dimensions of sexism
From Risks to Adoption: Unraveling U.S. Consumer Behavior in C2C Online Secondhand Marketplaces
Get PDFThe growth of secondhand product sales has surged in recent years, underscoring the importance of secondhand marketplaces. Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) platforms represent a new era in these marketplaces. This study investigates the factors influencing U.S. consumers\u27 behaviors towards utilizing C2C online marketplaces, employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework, which is widely used to understand the adoption of technology or new innovations. Given the inherent risks associated with sharing personal and financial information, as well as the uncertainties between buyers and sellers, the variable of perceived risk was also included in the study. A comprehensive survey was conducted via Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), yielding 517 responses from a diverse sample of participants. The findings reveal several significant factors influencing consumer behavior. However, despite the significant role of social media in connecting users, visiting, buying, or selling in online secondhand marketplaces did not show a substantial impact. The study emphasizes the need to incorporate perceived risk into the UTAUT2 model to gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior in online marketplaces. Practical implications highlight the necessity for marketplace platforms to enhance trust and reduce perceived risks through well-designed information ecosystems. The study\u27s limitations and future research directions are discussed, emphasizing the importance of further exploring demographic influences and integrating additional variables to enrich the understanding of consumer behavior in C2C online marketplaces
Retrospective exhibition Additional Initiatives Section
Get PDFThe section of the WVU Art in the Libraries Retrospective (2015-2024) includes a summary of the program\u27s special initiatives
Retrospective Exhibition Evansdale Section
Get PDFThis section of the WVU Art in the Libraries Retrospective (2015-2024) includes a summary of the exhibitions that have taken place at the WVU Evansdale Library
A Time Keeping Exercise for Law Students Using Excel
Get PDFJohn Lennon sang, “Life is what happens to you while you\u27re busy making other plans”. How do Law students plan and spend their time? The Time Keeping Exercise was created to help our Lawyers as Leaders students find out. This poster will discuss how the Library got involved to bring to life the professor’s vision of a standardized time keeping system complete with data analysis and a respect for student privacy. Learn how we created our Excel Spreadsheet, the problems encountered, solutions discovered, and the improvements made though five years of the Time Keeping Exercise. Additionally, the Time Keeping Exercise is an example of non-traditional Library service put together by a non-teaching member of the Library staff
An Evaluation of the Rural GoBabyGo Program at West Virginia University
Get PDFThe GoBabyGo program is a powered mobility program for young children with mobility and/or cognitive deficits that aims to increase their social participation, environmental exploration, and overall play abilities. This study aims to evaluate the rural GoBabyGo program at West Virginia University through caregiver and therapist perceptions. Traditionally, the GoBabyGo program process occurs primarily in person and includes consultation, builds, modifications, and delivery. Due to the rural nature of West Virginia, environmental barriers have led to the use of virtual services with the GoBabyGo program at West Virginia University. Evaluating these novel services is essential to successfully continuing the GoBabyGo program at West Virginia University. Utilizing the secure Qualtrics platform, caregiver and therapist satisfaction surveys were developed and conducted to better understand caregiver and therapist perceptions of the program. The GoBabyGo collected data from five caregivers and four therapists. The data revealed that all participants were satisfied with all components of the novel service delivery model and related outcomes. No negative feedback was provided by participants, only suggestions for the future implementation of the program. These findings will help the West Virginia University GoBabyGo team adapt the program to continue to meet the needs of all individuals involved in the GoBabyGo process
WVoice: A Health Science Podcast
Get PDFMarginalized groups experience health disparities and stigma from healthcare providers, which negatively impact their quality of life. Occupational injustices occur in marginalized communities due to a lack of accessible and inclusive environments and limited services and support for diverse needs. A creative way to implement interdisciplinary teamwork in healthcare may be podcasting. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a podcast as a teaching tool for health science students and to increase knowledge related to the social determinants of health and stigma that impacted marginalized groups in West Virginia. A mixed methods approach was utilized to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of WVoice: A Health Science Podcast. Results suggested the participants benefited from designing and implementing the podcast. Students showed increased awareness and knowledge after the podcast and had a second-hand gain in empathy. Students believed the podcast was an effective method to learn about marginalized groups and that the effort to create it was worth it when working as a team. Occupational therapists can take action to allow people to engage in meaningful occupations by understanding the specific injustices that the population experiences and promoting self-advocacy and overall health and well-being. This project was an excellent opportunity to improve population-level awareness and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations
NFL Franchise Departures and Nearby Home Prices
Get PDFResearch shows that US professional sports facilities positively impact nearby house prices. New facilities typically have existing teams, complicating a separate assessment of the impact of teams and facilities. Existing research analyzed departures of pro basketball teams, but arenas host many non-sporting events. These results may not generalize. We exploit the relocation of two professional football teams to investigate the impact of team departures on home sales. Difference-in-differences and repeat sales model results indicate proximity to one team represented an amenity while proximity to the other did not. Differences in urban form likely explains this heterogeneity