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The Power of the Virtual Platform: A Look into Fandom Interactions via Twitter (X)
Get PDFUsing social media to communicate has become increasingly popular since the medium was created. Twitter has been a popular breeding ground for fan communities to form social spaces. Parasocial relationship theory, as well as face negotiation theory, tie heavily into the discussion of fandoms and the creation of safe spaces on the platform. How people present themselves online is entirely dependent on the user and their level of comfort on the app. One fandom in particular that utilizes this app the most is the fan base for the seven-member South Korean boy band, BTS, who in reference to the band, refer to themselves as the BTS ARMY. Using the “#LoveMyself” Twitter campaign promoted by BTS and BTS ARMY, I will use this case study to highlight the variety of engagement that comes from participating in the social space curated from the fan community
Freestyle: A Guide to Making Swimming Nutrition Simple
Get PDFNutrition plays a critical role in the performance of an athlete. Although academic research surrounding the topic has increased, there is a disproportionate increase in materials created for the athletes themselves. Regarding competitive swimming, the scope of athlete-friendly instructional materials is even more limited. Therefore, there is an inherent disconnect between the academic research on the topic of competitive swimming nutrition and the athletes who need the information. The purpose of this project is to bridge the gap between the research and the content accessible for athletes themselves. Using an interpretive and simplistic approach, the available academic research was used to assemble a user-friendly guide to nutrition for swimmers. The suggested nutritional guidelines also provided the groundwork to create simple recipes that the target audience can utilize. Graphic design elements and artwork are used throughout the book to appeal to the audience and create a space where readers can learn about ideal nutrition during the competitive season
The Lived Experience of Second-Degree Nursing Students’ Anxiety Before and During Their Initial Clinical Rotation
Get PDFAnxiety in nursing students can impact learning. Literature has shown that nursing students, especially those in second-degree nursing programs, report higher stress levels compared to other undergraduate students (Penprase & Koczara, 2009). Nursing clinicals can be jarring for students and present many stressors that can impeded learning and cause poor clinical performance. Much research has been done about traditional undergraduate students’ feelings of anxiety. There is a noted gap in research of second-degree, accelerated nursing students and their feelings about their initial clinical placement. Comparisons have often been made between traditional and nontraditional students, but the lived experiences of second-degree students have not been explored in detail. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore anxiety experienced by second-degree nursing students prior to and during their initial nursing clinical. The qualitative method that was used was a hermeneutic phenomenology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to examine participants’ lived experiences with anxiety about their initial nursing clinical. Data from interviews were thematically analyzed. Themes were developed from the data revealing the causes and alleviations of anxiety as context and were then reframed to understand the phenomenon of anxiety in first semester accelerated nursing students. Themes include fear, interpersonal relationships, gaps in knowledge, expectations, reflection, resilience, and autonomy. All but two themes were identified both prior to starting and after completion of the initial clinical. Characteristics that contributed to anxiety were also analyzed. The findings of this research study can be used to incorporate ways to reduce anxiety into nursing curriculum, to identify modifiable causes of anxiety and to offer support to those who experience anxiety. Lastly, recommendations from this study includes ways to improve overall retention and attrition rates in accelerated nursing programs by reducing anxiety in accelerated nursing students
