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The Impact of Ableist Microaggressions on the Supervisory Relationship and the Influence of Burnout and Self-Efficacy
Get PDFDisabled graduate students often report experiences of ableist microaggressions in their training environment, as disability-affirming practices tend to be overlooked in higher education institutions (Kattari et al., 2019; Lund et al., 2020). Ableist microaggressions are verbal, nonverbal, and/or environmental messages that relay derogatory messages toward individuals with disabilities and normalize everyday forms of discrimination enacted toward them (Annamma et al., 2013; Kattari et al., 2019). Studies demonstrate that disabled graduate students in health psychology graduate programs report higher exposure to ableist experiences during pre internship training and supervision compared to other stages of graduate training (Lund et al., 2014; Lund et al., 2016). Experiences of microaggressions within supervision have been linked to negative perceptions of the supervisory relationship and satisfaction with supervision (Constantine & Sue, 2007). Supervisee perceptions of the supervisory relationship have been linked to perceptions of stress, burnout, self-efficacy, disclosure, and client outcomes (Hiebler Ragger et al., 2021). Perceptions of burnout and counseling self-efficacy also contribute to client outcomes and clinical competency development (Hiebler-Ragger et al., 2021). I assessed the impact of ableist microaggressions within supervision on the supervisory relationship and perceptions of burnout and self-efficacy among disabled graduate students participating in ongoing clinical supervision in health psychology programs using a survey-based method. I specifically assessed whether ableist microaggressions predicted perceptions of burnout and self efficacy. Additionally, I assessed whether the supervisory relationship moderated the relation between ableist microaggressions and burnout and self-efficacy. Results demonstrated that ableist microaggressions within supervision have a direct link to perceptions of burnout, however, the supervisory relationship did not moderate the relation between exposure to microaggressions and perceptions of burnout. Furthermore, exposure to ableist microaggressions did not have a relation to perceptions of self-efficacy and the supervisory relationship. As higher reports of exposure to ableist microaggressions in supervision demonstrate a relation to perceptions of burnout, training programs can consider systemic interventions to diminish ableist discrimination and create an inclusive environment for disabled graduate students in health psychology graduate programs
Opening Up Music Research: Case Studies on Supporting Open Access in the Arts and Humanities
Get PDFOpen Access (OA) is not a monolith. A variety of licenses, format considerations, publishing platforms, and business models make the OA landscape particularly complex. Nonetheless, because of the immense benefits public access to research and creative works provides, we think OA is a challenge worth pursuing. This presentation offers an overview of OA publishing landscapes and provides case studies of flipping a subscription journal to OA, supporting institutional authors in publishing monographs OA, working with faculty to adopt Open Educational Resources (OER) as course materials, and leveraging an institutional repository to support green OA. We will consider the publishing landscape for music and performing arts librarianship through an OA lens, identifying opportunities for current OA publishing and suggesting changes to expand Open Access in the future. By sharing examples from our own experience, the speakers hope to present a more nuanced picture of OA publishing and empower attendees to seek out OA projects that support the needs of their patrons, align with institutional goals, and support our own contributions to the scholarly record
Is There a Sexual Stereotype Linking Casual Sex with Low Self-Esteem?
Get PDFAn experimental vignette study was conducted to examine the pervasiveness of sexual stereotypes that women (although not men) who engage in casual sex are perceived to have lower self-esteem–and are considered to be less desirable for a relationship–than those who do not engage in casual sex. In a 2 × 2 experimental design, we embedded information about the recent relationship history (two casual sexual relationships vs. two committed sexual relationships) in a hypothetical online dating profile, and also manipulated the profile author’s gender. The participants (N = 318, obtained from two college settings and through Prolific) forecasted that an online profile statement that referred to casual sexual partners would lead to less overall attraction (by other users) than a statement that referred to committed relationships. However, this difference was found regardless of the author’s gender (i.e., no evidence was found for a double standard). Furthermore, participants did not stereotype the hypothetical woman (or man) as having lower self-esteem if they had casual sex partners. The author’s sexual history also did not affect the participants’ ratings of their desirability as a partner, with the exception that the author who had prior casual sexual partners was assumed to be more attractive for a short-term relationship than the author with prior committed sexual partners, and regardless of the author’s gender. The findings are discussed in the contexts of first impressions made in real-world settings, waning double standards in a society of increased egalitarianism, and changing cultural, sexual scripts
Getting Advanced Placement Psychology Students “Ready Through Research”
Get PDFBackgroundRecent changes to Introductory Psychology curricula emphasize the importance of building research skills, but instructors may need additional support.
Objective This paper examines outcomes of the Ready Through Research (RTR) program in which research mentors from local universities guide Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology students to design, conduct, analyze, and present their research projects.
Method Studies 1 (N = 72) and 2 (N = 124) compare changes in students’ research skills and science/psychology persistence self-efficacy and examine student perceptions of RTR outcomes across two program iterations.
Results RTR students’ research skill self-efficacy grew significantly in both studies. Further, RTR students in both studies reported that the program made them more interested in pursuing research and psychology in the future. In Study 1, students’ science persistence self-efficacy did not change over time, but in Study 2, RTR students’ psychology persistence self-efficacy increased.
ConclusionRTR programming benefits AP Psychology students’ research understanding, skills, and persistence, but students may not consider psychology a science discipline.
Teaching Implications To meet new curriculum standards, teachers should engage students in psychological research and emphasize that psychology is a science
Counting Everyone: Using Demographic Data to Build Representative Repositories
Get PDFIn 2021, the Rayfield Archives migrated from Archon to ArchivesSpace. During the transfer, we asked “Does our repository reflect all of our campus communities?” While we do collect administration-focused records, we also collect affinity and service group records and faculty papers. We ran reports to identify percentages of demographics represented in our collections with little success. Anderson-Zorn began work on creating a controlled vocabulary to apply processed and accessioned materials to understand trends in collecting and identify areas that need improvement
An Escape Room to Cultivate Interprofessional Skills: A Mixed Methods Study
Get PDFInterprofessional education is essential to developing future healthcare practitioners who can effectively collaborate with other professionals in practice settings. The current study examined the effectiveness of an escape room as an educational tool for interprofessional practice for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology graduate students. This study employed a mixed-methods design. Eighteen healthcare graduate students agreed to participate in the educational escape room. The Students’ Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education Revised instrument was used as a pre-and post-test to determine whether there were differences in the student perceptions before and after the educational escape room. In addition to the quantitative pre and post-test measures, the participants were debriefed and asked post-escape room questions. The statistical analyses of the quantitative data indicated large increases in the full-scale composites and each of the three subscales, all ts \u3e 3.20, all ps \u3c .005. The qualitative analysis depicted three main themes: insight into other professions\u27 roles, enjoyment in the process, and teamwork. The findings of this study support the utilization of an educational escape room. The educational escape room can be adapted for any interprofessional group of healthcare practitioners to help promote and develop interdisciplinary skills
Segregating Sites Enhance Accuracy of Species Abundance Estimates From eDNA
Get PDFSpecies abundance is a fundamental metric in ecology and conservation. Assessing how populations change across space time enables the identification of population trends and informs management and conservation decisions. However, measuring species abundance can be a challenging task, with logistical constraints, sampling biases, and detection limits inhibiting meaningful abundance estimates. Environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches have improved our ability to monitor species presence and biodiversity and may also serve as a tool for measuring species abundance. However, abundance estimates from eDNA typically rely on the correlation between species abundance and the concentration of target species\u27 DNA in a sample, which may be hindered by complex interactions including variable amounts of DNA being shed by different individuals and environmental factors affecting DNA persistence. In this issue, Ai et al. (2025) present a new framework for estimating species abundance from eDNA that uses the amount of genetic diversity detected in a sample, specifically the number of segregating sites, to predict species abundance. The approach was developed and validated using in silico, in vitro, and in situ experiments, demonstrating improved correlations with species abundance compared to estimates based on eDNA concentration. With further improvements in detecting rare genetic variants, this approach has the potential to enhance our ability to quantify species abundance using eDNA
Sustainability Orientation, Sustainability Implementation, and Brand Image in Service Firms
Get PDFThis paper uses legitimacy theory and cognitive dissonance theory to explore the relationship between sustainability orientation, sustainability implementation, and brand image in the service sector. Specifically, we examine the mediating role of implementation—the translation of strategic intent into actionable practices—on customers\u27 perceptions. Using multilevel analyses of 31 US service firms and a survey of 6891 customers, we find that sustainability implementation is a strong positive predictor of brand image. However, sustainability orientation alone has a negative direct effect on brand image, suggesting that stated commitments without corresponding action can harm perceptions. Crucially, sustainability implementation positively mediates the relationship between orientation and brand image. This research addresses a key gap in the literature by demonstrating that, in the service sector, genuine action, not just communication of intent, is essential for building a sustainable brand. From a practical standpoint, the findings highlight that strategic intent toward sustainability, while necessary, is insufficient. To avoid greenwashing perceptions, firms must couple their sustainability orientation with effective and visible implementation of environmental and social initiatives
Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives on the Integration of Digital Tools in Teacher Training Programs: A Case Study of Using Seesaw
Get PDFDigital tools are crucial in modern education for improving teaching practices and student engagement. While technology enhances learning, many teacher candidates still struggle to effectively integrate it into their teaching (Habibi et al., 2023). For instance, Seesaw is a widely used digital platform in K-12 classrooms but seldom explored in higher education. This study explores teacher candidates\u27 views on integrating Seesaw into their learning processes, revealing benefits and challenges. The study is guided by Puentedura\u27s (2010, 2014) SAMR model as a framework to evaluate and discuss the findings of integrating Seesaw in a literacy methods course. The study\u27s insights aim to help teacher candidates, teachers, and educators enhance Seesaw\u27s integration into teaching and learning. The goal is to ensure Seesaw enhances traditional teaching methods, meets learner needs, and maximizes the benefits of technology in higher education
Forests and Cycles of Agrarian Sustenance: Time-to-Event Analysis of Ecosystem Provisioning Services and Seasonal Food Insecurity
Get PDFIn Savanna ecosystems, cycles of sustenance include periods of food abundance and deficits. In rain-fed agricultural systems, forests are a vital food source that helps households close this cycle. This paper uses cross-sectional data to explore the association between provisioning ecosystem services and timing to food insecurity in forest fringe communities (N = 500). The time to food insecurity analysis revealed a significant difference in the onset of food insecurity among households with varying levels of access to forest provisioning services. Households with access to more than four forest products experienced a slower timing to seasonal insecurity. In contrast, those with access to less than two experienced a faster seasonal food insecurity onset. The time-to-event analysis further showed that as the number of provisioning services households access increased, households experienced delayed seasonal food insecurity. Access to multiple services allows households to combine them to provide nutritious food during lean seasons when food supplies and income are depleted. Our findings suggest that economic and agronomic factors, including wealth, farm size and number of farms, mediate the onset of food insecurity among smallholders. Our findings reinforce the need for a rights-based approach to forest management that prioritizes local stewardship against forest enclosures