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The Early Childhood Diet of Adult Individuals with Evidence of Metabolic Diseases from Commingled Remains at Tell Hisban
No full textIn the 19th century, many unknown agropastoralists were buried at Tell Hisban in Jordan. Many of these individuals have a high frequency of metabolic diseases, including rickets, during infancy and childhood. Approximately 60% of analyzed infants between birth and 2 years of age died with active vitamin D deficiency. Further research of the assemblage discovered that many of the adults had evidence of interglobular dentin (IGD), indicating that many individuals of the population survived at least one IGD-forming condition, possibly rickets, during childhood. Although childhood rickets typically derive from a lack of sunlight to synthesize the amount of vitamin D necessary for normal bodily functioning, the timing and duration of breastfeeding can also impact the risk for vitamin D deficiency in infancy. Carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic analysis of incremental dental dentin samples from 7 adult individuals with and without evidence of IGD created a timeline of their childhood diet to identify dietary changes during early life. Indication of the weaning process was difficult to analyze due to the size of incremental samples, but fluctuations in isotopic ratios showed individuals experienced significant amounts of stress due to climatic shifts and tissue catabolism. Future research will focus on the stable isotope analysis of the infant teeth of the Hisban sample to provide more insight into the weaning process and early diet
Mental Health Inequities in Emergency Department Care: An Investigation Conducted Through Collaboration with The North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP)
No full textBackground: Current literature indicates significant racial inequities in involuntary psychiatric care and the literature base investigating factors related to boarding of psychiatric patients in the emergency department is scant. Therefore, the current study collaborated with the North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry (NC-STeP) program to investigate possible racial inequities in involuntary commitment (IVC) overturns, discharge disposition, and psychiatric diagnosis in telepsychiatry consultations taking place in emergency departments across North Carolina (NC). I hypothesized that People of Color (POC) would be less likely to have IVC’s overturned than White identifying individuals, that non-White identifying individuals would have longer length of stay (LOS) and be more likely to be discharged into a psychiatric care facility than White identifying individuals, and that Black identifying individuals would be more likely to carry a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder. Exploratory binomial regressions were used to investigate factors associated with the boarding of psychiatric patients.
Methods: This study included a retrospective chart review compromised of (N = 16,664) emergency department encounters conducted through NC-STeP between January 2017 and June 2023. Data was analyzed via multinomial and binomial modeling using Jamovi 2.4.8.
Results: The results for this study were generally encouraging. The hypothesis that non-White identifying individuals would be less likely to have an IVC overturned was not supported. Black identifying individuals were more likely to be discharged to home than White identifying individuals, however, Asian and Indigenous identifying individuals were more likely to be discharged into psychiatric care. The hypothesis that Black identifying individuals would be more likely to receive a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder was supported; with Black identifying individuals being 6.19 times as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia when compared to White identifying individuals. Finally, race was not a significant predictor of boarding, however, discharge disposition did emerge as significant factor related to boarding.
Discussion: The results from this study suggested that racial inequity did not emerge in IVC overturn and discharge disposition in the manner anticipated based on extant literature. In fact, the study provides evidence that investigation of other sociodemographic variables, such as employment status, may better account for differences emerging related to this topic. However, the study does provide additional support to the consistent finding that Black identifying individuals are more likely to receive a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder. Future research directions for the NC-STeP project may include investigations into the role of mode of arrival on IVC overturn and review of who initiated the IVC and how this influences the likelihood of an IVC overturn
NECESSARY PRECONDITIONS FOR RE-IMAGINING CASE MANAGEMENT: CULTIVATING A SECURE MINDSET IN HIGH SCHOOL CASE MANAGERS
No full textTo combat the disproportionate outcomes of Black and Brown students who transfer to continuation schools, students need a case management system to support them to stay on track for graduation at a comprehensive high school. In this participatory action research (PAR) study, a group of co-practitioner researchers (CPR) and I examined how to address a change in the case management system. As a result, we learned that the staff who support our most vulnerable students need parallel support to be case managers and to re-imagine case management. Using CLE protocols for discussion and engagement and qualitative research methods to analyze iterative data from three cycles of inquiry over 14 months, we cultivated relational trust and participated in open discussions about student and staff needs. Two findings pointed us to the need to fully engage adults in dialogue and self-care before they can effectively change the case management system for the students in our school. First, adults who engage with students as case managers need supportive parallel spaces in which to build trust, reflect, and sustain their resilience and agency. Secondly, to re-imagine a case management system, staff need support to develop secure mindsets and fully commit to caring for students. The team identified compassion fatigue as a primary factor in staff inability to take on full responsibility or re-imaging a more effective case management system. This study brings attention to the compassion fatigue that staff experience and their need for supportive structures before they can make systemic changes. The findings have implications for educational leaders trying to guide teachers and staff in reform efforts; adult caregivers in schools need concurrent emotional support so they can support students. To collaborate, leaders must work to ensure the preconditions for effective change efforts -- secure mindsets and practice using tools and protocols that support them to engage in productive change processes
"Escape"
No full textA silent film about a family escaping from an abusive parent, showcasing learned writing, acting, and cinematography skills
Social Medias Affect on Emotional Intelligence
No full textExamining the relationship between social media use and emotional intelligence (EQ), this study investigates the warning signs of addiction and the psychological consequences it may produce. Specifically, it explores how varying patterns of social media use, from moderate to excessive, impact well-being, self-control, and in-person sociability. Drawing on previous research surrounding behavioral addiction and emotional intelligence, the study introduces four hypotheses: (1) excessive social media use may lead to a decrease in in-person sociability; (2) excessive use will be negatively associated with self-control; (3) excessive social media use will have a negative relationship with emotionality; and (4) there will be an inverted U relationship between social media use and well-being. Prior studies suggest that while moderate engagement with social platforms may yield neutral or even beneficial mood effects, excessive usage often results in emotional dysregulation. To test these hypotheses, participants from a diverse online sample recruited via Prolific will complete the Bergan Social Media Scale, the Social Media Addiction Scale, and the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue). Previous findings link compulsive social media behavior to reduced emotional self-awareness, diminished self-control, heightened stress, and lower levels of face-to-face interaction. By analyzing these patterns, the present study aims to deepen understanding of how digital behaviors influence emotional functioning in everyday life.
This study compares previous research, and showcases our plan to continue the research through survey comparison to contribute to the field
Dynamic Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress in Adolescents and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
No full textAdolescent and young adult survivors of cancer encounter unique challenges associated with their health status. These challenges are often lifelong and persistent, including medical and psychosocial late effects, such as posttraumatic stress. Utilizing a model to predict the risk of posttraumatic stress in childhood cancer survivors (Bruce, 2006), the proposed study was designed to analyze the potential dynamic predictors in this broader adolescent and young adult population. Predictors included social support, family stressors, and mental health symptoms related to posttraumatic stress. Using a sample of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (McGrady et al., 2022), this study (1) examined dynamic predictors of posttraumatic stress symptoms, (2) determined the relative importance of each predictor, and (3) identified which dynamic predictors were consistent with clinically significant levels of posttraumatic stress. Results of statistical analyses suggested that lower social support and higher anxiety significantly predicted higher levels of posttraumatic stress and uniquely predicted the majority of variance in the overall model. Female sex and lower social support demonstrated higher odds of having clinical levels of posttraumatic stress
Crafting a Path to Retirement: Exploring the Link Between Subjective Age, Job Crafting, and Age-Inclusive Practices
No full textAs the American workforce ages, organizations must navigate the complexities of managing the widest age span the U.S. workforce has ever seen, presenting challenges and opportunities for HR managers seeking to motivate and retain workers. While chronological age explains some differences in work motivation, subjective age offers a deeper, more flexible understanding of employees’ experiences. This study examined how subjective age shapes approach and avoidance crafting behaviors, retirement intentions, and perceived financial preparedness, as well as how age-inclusive HR practices (AIHRP) moderate these relationships. Data were collected from 437 full-time U.S. workers.
Findings revealed that subjective age positively predicted avoidance crafting and retirement intentions, suggesting that older-feeling workers are more inclined toward disengagement and transition out of the workforce. Avoidance crafting was positively related to perceived financial preparedness, while approach crafting was negatively related to retirement intentions, indicating that proactive work engagement may reduce intentions to retire. Notably, AIHRP moderated the relationship between subjective age and avoidance crafting, indicating that age-inclusive organizational practices can shape individual employee behavior. These findings highlight the importance of designing HR practices that address subjective age experiences to promote productive and satisfying late-career work trajectories.
From an applied perspective, the positive relationship between subjective age and avoidance crafting underscores the need for organizations to address how employees’ internalized age perceptions shape their work behaviors. Notably, the study’s models examined whether subjective age predicts outcomes above and beyond established individual differences and emotional attachment to one’s organization. Affective commitment, psychological capital, and core self-evaluations emerged as the strongest predictors of crafting types and perceived financial preparedness. This suggests that age-inclusive HR practices alone may not suffice; companies may achieve better outcomes by pairing them with targeted efforts to strengthen employees’ psychological resources through training exercises. Simultaneously, organizational leaders are responsible for maintaining a supportive work environment and a positive organizational climate to reinforce and amplify the benefits of AIHRP.
Moreover, the results emphasize that AIHRP are not universally beneficial; their effectiveness depends in part on individual differences such as subjective age. Consistent with the theory of aged heterogeneity, older workers cannot be treated as a monolith, given their diverse needs, preferences, and motivations. For example, older-feeling employees may respond to AIHRP with disengagement or withdrawal behaviors if their work is not sufficiently meaningful or well-matched to their goals. Managers and leaders must therefore proactively adjust tasks, reallocate workloads, and emphasize the value and significance of work to create a more emotionally meaningful experience. Finally, by distinguishing approach and avoidance crafting as separate behavioral patterns, organizations can better target interventions: promoting approach crafting may help delay retirement intentions, while identifying and addressing avoidance crafting may be critical to reducing turnover risk and supporting sustainable, satisfying late-career trajectories