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Examining effects of physical activity and social support on the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among college students
No full textFood insecurity is a pressing concern on college campuses, with profound implications for the mental health and overall well-being of affected students. Unhealthy diets, commonly associated with food insecurity, heighten the risk of mental health disorders among college students, who already contend with unique challenges during their transition to higher education. This thesis explored associations among physical activity, social support, food insecurity and mental health in college students. Utilizing data from the 2022 National College Health Assessment (NCHA), the study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design by analyzing secondary data. The sample consisted of 1,076 students, and data collection was conducted via a web-based survey. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and regression models were conducted to provide insights into the moderating roles of physical activity and social support in the relationship between food insecurity and mental health. Findings emphasized the role of food insecurity in mental health outcomes among college students. Despite individual associations between physical activity, food insecurity, and social support with mental health, the results did not indicate any statistically significant moderating effects of these factors on the association between food insecurity and mental health. In other words, engagement in physical activity or having strong feelings of social support did not impact the relationship between food insecurity and mental health status within this sample of college students. Findings underscore the need for tailored strategies to address the specific challenges faced by food insecure students. The thesis concludes with a call for a comprehensive approach that acknowledges external factors, and offers recommendations for institutional considerations, such as support programs, collaborative initiatives, and education campaigns to address food insecurity and improve mental health on college campuses. This study contributes to understanding the mental health challenges of food insecure college students. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches to address their well-being, combining immediate support with physical activity and social support to enhance their mental health
Economic contribution of the cotton industry in Oklahoma
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311
Alfalfa variety tests in Oklahoma, 1976-79
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Intermittent illumination using modern LED technologies to study radical chain reactions
No full textThe main goal of this research study is to discredit the use of light on/off experiments to consider if the overall mechanism of photoredox reactions involves a chain propagating component. The common misconception is that in a light on/off experiment, if no conversion is observed during the light off period, there is no chain propagation involved in the mechanism. However, this method does not provide any insight into possible chain reactions, because chain reactions are usually terminated within milliseconds to seconds after the light source has been turned off. The usual method often uses minute timescales that are too slow to provide any insight into chain reactions since these occur in shorter timescales. Our new method uses an updated “rotating sector method” that leverages modern LED technologies to demonstrate how intermittent light on a shorter timescale of microseconds to seconds can show if a chain reaction occurs. This includes those relevant to typical chain propagating lifetimes, particularly the average lifetime of a chain sequence. In this work, we will use our intermittent illumination method to study chain reactions occurring in the Minisci reaction of heteroarenes
Perspectives of Gen Z agriculture students and graduates toward engaging in controversial conversations in the classroom, in professional settings, and on social media: A Q methodology study
No full textIndividuals of Generation Z (Gen Z), born between 1995 and 2010, are gearing up to tackle the challenges of the future (Seemiller & Grace, 2019). Gen Z experiences an age of political and cultural polarization, increasing sensitivity to social justice issues, and extreme availability to high volumes of information sources, changing the expectations and norms of engaging in conversations in face-to-face and online settings (Dimock, 2019; Jovanovic et al., 2021; Seemiller & Grace, 2017, 2019). Challenges and divisive sentiments exist in the agricultural industry regarding not only practices and production methods but also cultural influences and social movements (Norwood & Mix, 2019). To better prepare students to be informed about the multifaceted factors influencing the agricultural industry, it is important to understand the perspectives influencing discussion engagement in the classroom, in the workplace, and on social media.
The purpose of this Q method study was to explore the perspectives of Gen Z agriculture students and graduates toward engaging in conversations about controversial topics in the classroom, in a professional setting, and on social media.
Twenty-six participants sorted according to three conditions of instruction: 1) “When it comes to controversial conversations, what are you like in class?” 2) “When it comes to controversial conversations, what are you like in a professional setting?” and 3) “When it comes to controversial conversations, what are you like on social media?”
This study identified a three-factor solution explaining three perspectives: Leery Conversationalists, Confident Conversationalists, and Contemplative Conversationalists. The Leery Conversationalists choose silence over engaging in a controversial conversation for fear of consequences. The Confident Conversationalists feel an air of certainty and authority in a controversial discussion, demonstrating their self-assurance. The Contemplative Conversationalists prioritize expressing genuine viewpoints in controversial discussions but opt out of involvement if they perceive their contributions as lacking substance. These findings offer implications for future research and practices to contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding Gen Z and encourage educators and industry professionals to take part in teaching and facilitating controversial conversations to improve relationships and foster healthy communication in the workplace, in social settings, and online
Do standardized patients improve professional athletic training students confidence and clinical skill set?: A critically appraised topic
No full textClinical Scenario: Athletic training (AT) students’ professional preparation include multiple opportunities for hands-on opportunities both in the classroom and clinical setting. Standardized patients (SPs) can also be a contribution for hands-on opportunities when there isn’t enough exposure in the classroom or clinical setting.Clinical Question: Do Standardized Patients Improve Professional Athletic Training Students Confidence and Clinical Skill Set?Summary of Key Findings: A computerized search was conducted on standardized patients and how they affect athletic training students’ confidence and clinical skill set. Three studies discussing the use of standardized patients in professional athletic training programs were included. One study used athletic training students and nursing students to identify interprofessional skills and communication. 2 studies used SPs just within athletic training programs with one measuring AT student’s past experiences with SPs and the other study measuring ATs perceptions using SPs via Telemedicine.Clinical Bottom Line: The evidence suggests that SP encounters improve AT students’ clinical skills and confidence. SPs allows for students to get exposure to certain skills or situations they may not have been exposed to during clinical education.Strength of Recommendation: Based on the JBI Checklist for Qualitative Research all three articles should be included in this study
Living happily with others
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311
Rankin-Selberg L-functions for GSpin x GL groups
No full textWe construct an integral representation for the global Rankin-Selberg (partial) L-function L(s, π × τ ) where π is an irreducible globally generic cuspidal automorphic representation of a general spin group (over an arbitrary number field) and τ is one of a general linear group, generalizing the works of Gelbart, Piatetski-Shapiro, Rallis, Ginzburg, Soudry and Kaplan among others. We consider all ranks and both even and odd general spin groups including the quasi-split forms. The resulting facts about the location of poles of L(s, π × τ ) have, in particular, important consequences in describing the image of the Langlands funtorial transfer from the general spin groups to general linear groups.Mathematic
Conserving beneficial arthropods in residential landscapes
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311