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Grooming Victimization and Psychological Distress While Incarcerated: A Comparison of Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Youth
No full textThis study examines the correlations between grooming behaviors within juvenile correctional facilities and their impact on psychological distress among incarcerated youth, including a comparison between sexual minority (N = 648) and heterosexual (N = 4,690) subsamples. Using the National Survey of Youth in Custody-3 (BJS, 2018), the analysis finds that various grooming behaviors – including receiving photos or letters from staff, staff sharing personal details, staff providing contraband, staff giving gifts, staff offering special protection, staff inappropriately discussing sex topics, and youth giving letters or photos to staff – are significantly correlated with varying levels of distress. Further, receiving a special gift from a staff member and being offered special protection from staff both had significantly greater effects on the correlation with distress for the heterosexual subsample; however, staff sharing emotional feelings and juveniles giving photos or letters to staff had significantly greater impacts on the correlation with distress for the sexual minority subsample
Effects of Gibberellin on Mutant Dwarf Setaria viridis Height
Get PDFOver the course of 16 weeks, three genotypes of Setaria viridis, two of which display dwarfism and one wildtype, were subjected to 100 micromole solution of gibberellic acid. This was done in order to identify how the height of dwarf mutant millets would change in reaction to gibberellic acid. A total of 216 plants were looked at. 72 of each genotype were used and split between two different treatments, one with gibberellic acid and one without
Peer Education on Alcohol Misuse for Fraternity Students at Lindenwood University
Get PDFAlcohol misuse presents a troubling problem across all college campuses in the United States. Our project works to educate Lindenwood University male fraternity students on the dangers of alcohol misuse and the larger effect of alcohol on one’s life. Over several weeks, the peer educators researched alcohol subjects and developed content to present to the fraternity members. Content featured in these sessions included general alcohol information, the dangers of mixing alcohol with prescription drugs, safe drinking tips, how neurodivergent individuals can have different reactions to alcohol, and alcohol\u27s role in impacting their education, career, and relationship outcomes. The sessions were balanced with informative content and fun and engaging activities. The material for the education sessions was modeled using the Theory of Planned Behavior, which aims to impact a person\u27s intention to change a specific behavior by influencing their attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control. In our project, we worked to change the fraternity brothers\u27 attitudes towards drinking, their subjective norms (perception of social expectations) of drinking, and their perceived control over their drinking behaviors
You Are What You Eat: Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in the Food Chain
Get PDFOver the last century, the use and production of plastic has surged as demand for cost-effective alternatives to traditional materials has grown. While plastic has been extremely beneficial in reducing the cost of production while expanding the market, it has also created a global pollution crisis. By 2015, an estimated 6,300 million tons of plastic waste had been generated with nearly 80% accumulating in landfills and the environment. Over the last couple decades, researchers have begun to study the effects of plastic waste and its breakdown into microplastic on aquatic environments. Although not all organisms reside in water, every living-being, including humans, relies on water for survival. The signs of microplastics becoming more common to find within living beings have sparked conversations both within and beyond the scientific community. This review of recent studies and literature on the movement of microplastics focuses on creating a general understanding of how microplastics infiltrate and bioaccumulate through the food chain. By examining how microplastics have made their way through the biosphere, research can highlight the lasting impact of pollution on the environment and human health
The Amazing Race: Accessibility Edition
Get PDFInspired by the reality TV show The Amazing Race, here at Lindenwood participants got to engage in a fun interactive and educational competition. This event’s purpose was to raise awareness about recreational therapy. As recreational therapy students we are always ready to adapt. Many people think that just because you have a disability you can\u27t do stuff, which is wrong. Which is why The Amazing Race was able to show the participants that you can adapt to do activities. We had groups of four to five people that all had different disabilities to compete in four different challenges around campus. These challenges included a blind puzzle to experience visual impairment, wheelchair pickleball to navigate mobility challenges, putting on clothes with one arm to understand limb differences and Pictionary to understand autism. Doing these activities provided an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to learn about different disabilities and showed that our campus is hard to navigate in a wheelchair. We also got to teach participants about adaptability, accessibility and promote disability awareness. This session will showcase what this experience means to an inclusive campus experience
Why People Play Foddian/Rage Games
Get PDFMany different video game genres capture and engage consumers by offering fun and engaging experiences. The fairly new genre of Foddian or rage games that are designed to make the player angry with clunky controls or unfair challenges. This genre has found a large audience despite seemingly subverting the usual game experience. This study will examine why Foddian players actively seek out experiences that are designed to be clunky and aggravating. This study would be to understand what needs Foddian games fulfill as outlined in the uses in gratification theory such as gaining knowledge, social interaction, or stress release. This research would employ surveys filled out by a group of players who have 3 Hours or more playing a game in this genre. Their responses would then be analyzed to determine what needs are fulfilled. This study would help explain why people voluntarily choose to do difficult things that are not necessary
Establishing Academic Self-reliance: A Researched-backed Notetaking Theory
Get PDFWith the growing prominence of AI, the need for humanity to grow along with AI has become paramount. As important a tool as AI can become, society must remain diligent to learn and strive to continue to rely on human intelligence. To properly wield such a tool requires the invaluable ability to interpret the information brought forth. This is not only crucial for the individual, but society. To achieve this, individuals should strive to take a grit-based approach to learning to grow along with the exponential rise of AI. The goal of this presentation is to encourage individuals to put forth great effort in their studies, undertake research-backed note-taking techniques and methods to achieve a high level of academic self-reliance, ensure academic integrity, high standards of work, and to help ensure the survival and progress of a functioning society that can endure future problems that may arise
Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers and Overcoming Generational Stigma in Black America
Get PDFCultural beliefs, historical trauma, and societal pressures shape the stigma surrounding mental health in African American communities. Mental health struggles are often seen as a sign of weakness, deepened by mistrust of medical professionals due to past abuses, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the exploitation of Henrietta Lacks. This mistrust, combined with societal expectations and stereotypes, discourages open conversations about mental health. African Americans are less likely to seek professional help, with studies showing only 25% of Black individuals pursue mental health treatment compared to 40% of their Caucasian counterparts. Some of these barriers include the criminalization of African American behavior, a survivalist mentality, and religious beliefs prioritizing faith over therapy. Furthermore, the stigma surrounding mental illness within the Black community leads to fear, isolation, and inadequate support. NAMI St. Louis (National Alliance of Mental Illness) has a program called Sharing Hope . This program provides a free, safe space for these critical conversations, offering the opportunity to build supportive, healing environments where people of Black and African Ancestry can thrive. In-depth analysis into this problem indicates that strategies such as education, reform, protest, and personal contact are necessary to normalize mental health discussions, improve access to care, and foster an environment where African Americans feel empowered to prioritize their well-being
