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AGE OF INITIATION, COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND VIDEO GAME GENRE PREFERENCE
No full textAge of initiation has been a variable previously studied with social media but has yet to be studied with video games. This study examined if the age of initiation to video games affected video game genre preference. It was hypothesized that initiated genre preference and current genre preference would not be the same preference. There was also an additional question following previous research regarding the pandemic and genre preference that explored the impact of genre preference from during the pandemic to post-pandemic. Participants were around 18 to 25 years old and took a 20-item online survey that consisted of demographics, age of initiation to video games, genre preference, COVID-19 genre preference, and video game behaviors. There was a significant difference found between initiated and current genre preference: most participants shifted genre preferences rather than staying in the same preference. In addition, it was found that more than half of the participants did not report a genre preference shift between pre-pandemic and during the pandemic. For participants who did report experiencing a genre preference shift during the pandemic, the highest frequency of shifting during the pandemic to post-pandemic was with action and adventure genres. The highest frequency of staying in the same genre since the pandemic was role-play games. The findings within the current study can help to build off age of initiation as a variable in video games
ANXIETY IN THE VIRTUAL REALM: IS VIRTUAL REALITY AN EFFECTIVE SETTING FOR EXPOSURE THERAPY?
No full textAnxiety disorders are often considered by psychologists as one of the most common and debilitating psychological disorders (Antony et al., 2009). Exposure therapy is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, and significant improvements are often seen after even one session of exposure treatment (American Psychological Association, 2017). In the United States, fewer than half of individuals in need of mental health treatment receive care. Many barriers exist such as geographic region, stigma, cost, privacy concerns, and time constraints (Lattie et al., 2022). In order to make mental health services more accessible, digital mental health interventions are beginning to be researched and implemented. Virtual reality exposure therapy is one example of this type of treatment, which could make exposure therapy accessible. Research on virtual reality exposure therapy has shown positive results in reducing anxiety to feared stimuli (Gershon et al., 2002), but has mainly been compared to individuals receiving no treatment at all. Considering the current body of research, there is a gap that begs the question of the effectiveness of virtual reality exposure therapy compared directly to traditional, in person exposure therapy. The current study asked participants (N=290) to predict how anxious they would be in response to each of the ten most common fears being presented both in real life, and in virtual reality. The results found that participants predicted their anxiety levels would be significantly higher in response to a commonly feared stimulus being presented in real life compared to the same stimulus being presented in virtual reality. These results were consistent through all ten stimuli that were used in the study (e.g., spiders, heights, public speaking, etc). Since virtual reality exposure therapy has yet to be compared directly to traditional exposure therapy, it could be the case that perception of situations/stimuli and emotional reactions are significantly different, and therefore can not be directly compared or substituted with one another. It was also found that participants who were higher in the extraversion personality trait were more likely to be willing to use virtual reality as a setting for therapeutic interventions. These results warrant future research on this topic, and have implications for the future of this treatment and its eventual dissemination
AN INVESTIGATION AND PRACTICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF BRUSHSTROKE POTTERY IN THE STYLE OF THE 18TH CENTURY SEMINOLES OF FLORIDA
No full textThis study examines the sherds at the New College of Florida Public Archaeology Lab to investigate brush stroke and other surface treatment methods on native Flordian ceramics. Sherds from the Public archaeology lab were examined with both a dissection microscope and loupe, then their observed patterns were compared to experimental patterns on natural clay pots made by the author. These pots were made in the style of 18th century Seminole Floridian pottery. A summary of the geology and chemistry of clay were included, as well as an examination of the history of Native Floridian peoples so as to better understand the medium and the conditions they were made under. The study found that brushstrokes were likely made with common and fine materials such bootjack wood, fingers and Spanish moss. This process helps to understand the material culture of Florida, which is a key step in preserving their history and their legacy
FANTASY AND FAITH: ANALYZING THE AUTHENTIC FARMERS MARKET EXPERIENCE
No full textThis is an analysis of the role of aesthetics within contemporary food systems and their relationship with environmental values and beliefs. I use an agrarian philosophy to examine the relationships between customers and farmers, landscape values, economic influence, non-dual value systems, and the cultural influence of design and aesthetics. I use data from semi-structured interviews, taken over a four month period. I look at the perception of morality and design in alternative and conventional food systems and environmental ethics. I argue that the connection between farmers and customers has eroded over time with industrial food systems, but farmers markets re-establish this connection. Further, the aesthetic markers farmers markets use to signify this connection is now being adopted by grocery stores. Utilizing a historical and social perspective helps to see this interaction, and its potential implications for future market designs
BLACK MOTHERS’ MOTHERING EXPERIENCES: RACE, GENDER AND IMPRISONMENT
No full textIn this study I examine the unique challenges faced by incarcerated Black mothers within the criminal justice system and how their race and gender contribute to the difficulties they face when returning to freedom. I pay particular attention to the way motherhood impacts Black mothers during and post incarceration. This study employs a combination of statistical data and content analysis. Statistical data provides a generalized view of the conditions of incarceration for Black women. Through content analysis of first-hand accounts of 4 incarcerated Black mothers I share in depth insight into how their lived experiences have impacted them in different areas of their lives, as well as their kids and families.Through these analyses I not only introduce the reader to life in the prison system; and the need for prison reform, but also analyze how Black mothers have been socially constructed and how the effects of incarceration creates a domino effect into other aspects of the Black community. This research highlights the immediate and long-term impacts that incarceration has on these women, their children and their families; as well as the way poverty, racism, and sexism intersect to disproportionality and negatively impact the lives of Black mothers. This thesis provides examples of the ways prison reform initiatives contribute greatly to aiding these mothers in their reintegration into society
Paradise Lost and Found and Lost and Found: Staging a Possible Future Through Workshop Facilitation
No full textNew College of Florida’s 58th Street Campus Development Plan has been in development since 2020. The plan has been deemed a “high-priority project” in the New College Master Plan as it will complete the College Drive loop by creating a two-lane paved road connecting 58th Street and College Drive. The road would pave through an underutilized greenspace and cost the school over $.600,000. There are multiple species of trees and animals that live in the greenspace, and it is a prime outdoor space suitable for students, faculty, staff, and guests to connect with the Earth and with each other. This thesis proposes an alternate future for this greenspace, Paradisical Park, through the facilitation of a weekend wellness event, The Reetreet . Open to the students of New College, the Retreet had three intentions: 1) to create interspecies connection through the contemplative arts; 2) to create interpersonal connection through play, meditation, and vulnerable sharing; 3) to demonstrate and advocate an alternate use of the greenspace and its preservation through the performance of a possible present. The thesis also includes a series of poems titled the distance between you and me which charts the emotional journey of the process, exploring anger and grief
OPPORTUNISTIC OSPREYS: A GEOTEMPORAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF OSPREY (PANDION HALIAETUS) USE OF NESTING STRUCTURES FROM 1970-2020
No full textIn this thesis, I explore gaps in the narrative history of American osprey (Pandion haliaetus carolinensis) populations, focusing on increased human-wildlife conflicts following the recovery of the species. I conducted a systematic review of osprey literature to model the total number of occupied nests, number of occupied nests on artificial structures, and proportion of occupied nests on artificial structures in the United States from 1970 to 2020. The systematic review yielded 30 usable sources. The reported difference in proportion of nests on artificial structures before and after 1995 was -0.502 (-0.520, -0.483), indicating an increase in the use of artificial structures after 1995. The difference in proportion of occupied nests on artificial structures in the bootstrap distribution was -0.514 (-0.520, -0.485). I conducted a two tailed hypothesis test for study sites with data collected multiple times over several decades (coastal New Jersey and Willamette Valley, Oregon) to determine if the differences in proportion of artificial structures used were significant. The only differences in proportion for which I could reject the null hypothesis were increases. Apart from the 2010 survey in coastal New Jersey, the number of occupied nests on artificial structures increased with each survey. Osprey reliance on artificial structures has increased within the last five decades, therefore installation and maintenance of artificial nesting platforms should be a priority in osprey management
Border Wall Biodiversity
No full textIn 2016 when Donald Trump ran for president he campaigned for the construction of a border wall. Many scientists agree that the species in the borderlands would be impacted by this barrier. The objectives of the paper are to see how the border wall may impact species distribution and to see if they are vulnerable to climate change. To answer this ArcGIS and a Climate Change Vulnerability Index program were used. Maps were created with data showing the ranges for seven species against the proposed border wall. To determine vulnerability to climate change NatureServe’s Climate Change Vulnerability Index was used, this requires the user to input designations based on a species life history as well as climate predictions to produce the vulnerability score. The findings of this project showed that all seven species had a high or extreme vulnerability to climate change. The maps showed all species had their ranges intersect the proposed border wall indicating some disturbance to their range
An Analytical Comparison of WebSockets in Java, Python, and Go
No full textThe WebSocket Protocol is a communication protocol made for continuous bidirectional communication between two computers. It is a very popular protocol on the internet typically used in apps that require constant back and forth communication between two parties. These applications range from multiplayer video games, chat applications, live streaming services, and live stock market trading apps. The language in which the WebSocket server is implemented is up to the engineer, and in this paper, we explore which popular programming language would be best in terms of performance when creating a WebSocket server. We rewrote the WebSocket Protocol in Python, Java, and Go, then created a multiplayer game that uses WebSockets to load test the different implementators. Why rewrite the protocol when libraries already exist? The WebSocket libraries for Python, Java and Go are surely written differently because they had different implementors. This can be a point of inconsistency as one implementation might be less efficient than another. In rewriting the protocol with parallel structure in all three languages, we remove this inconsistency (Also writing things from scratch is a great way to learn)
Nutrition Insecurity For People Experiencing Homelessness in Sarasota, Florida
No full textNew College of Florida is located near Newtown, one of the nine food deserts in Sarasota, Florida. Food aid is often tailored towards those in poverty with housing. People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) have difficulties with their health which are exacerbated by barriers to nutritious food. Because of Newtown\u27s proximity to New College, I wanted to analyze how easily food aid resources could be utilized for healthy food assistance. In particular, I wanted to see if the information available online was easy to navigate, what the requirements were to access these resources, what food was being served, how often it was served, and how close it was to downtown Sarasota (a known area with a large homeless population). Data were collected through participant observation, literature reviews, interviews while volunteering, resource inventory, and site visit. From this, I discuss possible modes of intervention in improving access to healthy food aid through charitable organizations