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Effect of Diet Quality on Emotional Intelligence and Pathological Eating Habits in Minority and White Populations
Get PDFThis study examines how diet, exercise, emotional intelligence (EI), and disordered eating patterns interact across racial groups. An anonymous online survey of adults aged 18 and older assessed EI traits, eating behaviors, and demographics. Pearson’s Correlation Analysis analyzed associations between diet, exercise, and EI, with an emphasis on racial differences. Among minority participants, exercise and nutrient-dense diets were positively correlated with EI traits such as motivation and stress management (p \u3c 0.01). White participants showed similar correlations but displayed stronger associations between exercise and restrictive eating behaviors (p \u3c 0.01). Additionally, fast food and caffeine intake were linked to disordered eating and body image concerns among White individuals (p \u3c 0.01), while fast food consumption alone was associated with body dissatisfaction in minorities (p \u3c 0.05). These findings suggest that diet and exercise affect emotional well-being and disordered eating in racially distinct ways, highlighting the need for culturally informed interventions.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1127/thumbnail.jp
Stories That Shape Change: Narratives of Girls’ Education by Malala Yousafzai, Buchi Emecheta, Wangari Maathai
Get PDFWhile extensive research exists on girls\u27 education, much of it relies on quantitative data with a limited focus on personal narratives. Further research is needed on how lived experiences interact with policy changes. This paper explores how personal narratives highlight what quantitative data and policies might miss. By analyzing autobiographies by Malala Yousafzai, Wangari Maathai, and Buchi Emecheta, it examines how firsthand accounts create narrative-driven empathy that reveals lived experiences beyond statistics. Through readings of I Am Malala, Head Above Water, etc, alongside analyses of scholarly articles, this paper emphasizes how storytelling can generate support, legitimize reform efforts, and shape discourse around educational access and equity. Ultimately, this paper argues that personal narratives play a crucial role in shaping how we understand and advocate for girls’ education, by filling critical gaps left by quantitative metrics. These narratives reveal the lived realities, cultural barriers, and societal expectations that shape girls’ educational experiences–insights that data alone fail to capture.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1128/thumbnail.jp
Review of Cultural Terminology: Addressing Inconsistencies in Cross-Cultural Research
Get PDFThe study of cultural adaptation continues to grow in social sciences, yet inconsistencies in defining key terms like acculturation, assimilation, and biculturalism hinder theoretical clarity and cross-cultural comparisons. We examine the variability in how constructs are interpreted and operationalized, arguing that such discrepancies lead to theoretical drift and limit the generalizability of research findings. Using Berry’s Acculturation Model (1997) as a foundation, we highlight common misinterpretations, such as the redefinition of assimilation as a bidirectional process and the conflation of integration with biculturalism. A uniform understanding of culturally relevant terminology is necessary for researching the challenges and protective factors in multicultural navigation. To enhance clarity and comparability, we propose standardized definitions and theoretical alignment, providing recommendations to strengthen empirical research in this field. By highlighting key components of terms and constructs, we aim to foster research that builds off of established theory to capture the complexities of cultural psychology.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1149/thumbnail.jp
Alcohol, Diet, Mental Distress, and Resilience
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between habits surrounding alcohol use, diet quality, mental distress and resilience. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms and was disseminated through text messages and social media. The survey was conducted on primarily young adults and other adults in the New York area, and data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis in SPSS version 28.0. Our research found a strong positive correlation between high alcohol consumption and feelings of hopelessness (p \u3c 0.01), as well as a positive correlation between a healthy diet and mental resilience (eg: fruit consumption [p \u3c 0.05], beans [p \u3c 0.05], and fish [p \u3c 0.01]). Through this study, the hope is to identify connections between dietary practices and mental health, ultimately giving people the tools they need to promote an overall positive mental state.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1160/thumbnail.jp
Analysis of Shared Experiences of Asian Female Leaders in Non-Profit Corporate Structure
Get PDFDiversity in executive leadership provides many strengths to organizations such as fostering inclusive work environments and strengthening organizations’ ability to serve diverse populations. Still, there is a lack of understanding about the experience of female CEOs in the nonprofit sector and their pathways to executive leadership, particularly those of Asian descent. In order to understand the representation of female CEOs of Asian descent, this study analyzed the United Business Master File (UBMF) compiled by the National Center for Charitable Statistics. Based on the name of the CEO, the gender and race/ethnicity was assigned by using the machine learning algorithm. While women account for 75% of the workforce of the non-profit sector, Asian American women hold only 2% of executive roles, while their white counterparts hold 42%. This shows underrepresentation of women in general as well as those of Asian descent and implies that leadership development is crucial among these populations.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1165/thumbnail.jp
Hybrid Fitness in Mimulus Aurantiacus var. Calycinus x Mimulus Aurantiacus var. Longiflorus
Get PDFHybridization between diverging populations offers a unique opportunity to study genetic interactions that contribute to speciation. When hybridization occurs between partially isolated populations, selection against low-fitness hybrids counteracts gene flow that eludes prezygotic barriers.The Dobzhansky-Muller model proposes that negative epistasis between divergent loci generates low-fitness hybrids without requiring parental populations to cross a fitness valley. Previous work evaluating seedling growth in Mimulus auraticaus var. calycinus X M. aurantiacus var. longiflorus provided evidence for negative interactions between these recently diverged genomes. This research expanded on this work by adding back-crosses, along with F1s, F2s, and the parents. Seed weight, seed area, and germination timing were measured. F1 hybrids were at least as fit as parental lines, while F2 and backcross generations exhibited reduced fitness, suggesting that heterozygous x heterozygous interactions significantly reduced hybrid viability. These findings provide evidence for negative epistatic interactions, highlighting the complexity of hybrid fitness landscapes.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1167/thumbnail.jp
Locus of Control and Diet Quality, Stress Levels and Resilience
Get PDFThe study examines how locus of control affects diet quality, stress levels, and resilience. It was hypothesized that individuals with an external locus of control would have poorer diet quality, higher stress, and lack resilience compared to an internal locus of control. Data was collected via an anonymous online survey and analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient. Results showed that those who feel unable to control their health consume fewer leafy greens (p\u3c 0.01). People who feel they lack control in their lives were positively correlated with consuming fast and sugary foods (p\u3c 0.01). Those who believe they have a harder time controlling their lives feel that stress is debilitating (p\u3c 0.01). Those who lack confidence in their ability to solve life problems have a harder time rebounding from stressful events (p\u3c 0.01). These results highlight the relationship an external locus of control has on well-being.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1175/thumbnail.jp
The Dynamics of Word-of-Mouth Marketing: An Agent-Based Modeling Approach to Message Credibility and Consumer Engagement
Get PDFWord-of-mouth (WOM) marketing is a critical factor in the dissemination of information and adoption of products in social networks. This paper investigates the impact of two important factors message credibility and consumer engagement on WOM adoption dynamics using agent-based modeling (ABM). This study proposes a simple qualitative model to investigate how these factors influence adoption rates through both broadcast communication and peer-to-peer influence by simulating interactions on a spatially clustered network.
The findings show that increased message credibility significantly boosts adoption, achieving a balance between broadcast and social mechanisms. Also, consumer engagement primarily affects the adoption mechanism, shifting the effect from passive broadcasting to dynamic peer-to-peer interactions with an increase in the level of engagement. Most critically, the interaction of high credibility and high engagement gives rise to a synergy effect, thereby resulting in the fastest diffusion and highest adoption rates.
This paper points out the emergent, self-organizing characteristics of WOM dynamics and hence is relevant to researchers, marketers, and social engineers in the design of effective campaigns. By focusing on credible messaging and fostering consumer involvement, strategies can be optimized for both wide reach and fast adoption. Future work could further enhance the understanding of WOM diffusion by exploring dynamic networks, heterogeneous agent behaviors, and multichannel communication
Visualizations for All: Accessible Color Choices
No full textCrafting data visualizations that are accessible and understandable to everyone requires thoughtful use of color. This presentation covers strategies to avoid common pitfalls
Open Repository @ Binghamton Monthly Additions and Top Downloads - January 2025
Get PDFNewly added work in the Open Repository @ Binghamton (ORB) from 1/1/2025-1/31/2025. Top downloads from same time frame