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#WhyIDidntReport: Using Social Media as a Tool to Understand Why Sexual Assault Victims Do Not Report
Get PDFSexual assault has gone largely under-reported, and social media movements, like #WhyIDidntReport, have brought great awareness to this issue. In order to take advantage of the large amounts of data the #WhyIDidntReport movement has generated, the study uses tweets to explore reasons why victims do not report their assault. The thesis cites current research on the topic of assault to generate a list of explanations victims use to describe their lack of reporting and compares the distributions with existing studies. We use a supervised learning technique to automatically categorize tweets into one of eight categories. This approach uses social sensing to determine why people do not report rather than surveys and interviews like current research.
The machine learning algorithms used to categorize the tweets as having a reason or not are Naive Bayes, Random Forest, and Recurrent Neural Networks. Only Naive Bayes and Random Forest were used for categorizing the reasons because there was not enough data to train large numbers of parameters of RNN. Each algorithm produces relatively precise results for the binary classification and categorizing whether a tweet references shame, denial/minimization, fear of consequences, hopelessness/helplessness, drugs or drinking or disassociation, lack of information, protecting the assailant, or age as the reason they did not report. These algorithms and tweets can be used to label data in future studies.
Using the current research, natural language processing, and machine learning, we were able to determine a list of reasons mentioned on Twitter under the #WhyIDidntReport movement. The distribution of the reasons differed from current research, most likely as a result of the form of data collection. However, the categories themselves were consistent with findings from other studies. The use of social sensing to determine reasons presents a new perspective on the topic and allows for comparison with other research
The Effects of Social Pressure on Time Perception
Get PDFThe purpose of the present study was to determine whether the time estimate given by a participant is influenced by information they received from a partner. Participants were shown a video followed by several questions including a time estimate about how long a robber in the video was in a museum. Participants also saw answers given by their partners. Participants either saw an overestimate or underestimate given by their partner, or they received no feedback in a control condition. Following a short distraction activity, participants answered the questions again on their own. Results indicated that there was no significant effect on participant’s time estimate between the overestimate and underestimate conditions. However, participants in the overestimate and underestimate conditions performed significantly better than participants who received no feedback. Additionally, participants performed better on the remaining questions when they saw their partners answer them correctly than when they were not provided with feedback. This suggests that participants used the information they received from their partner. Overall, the results suggest receiving an inaccurate estimate of the duration of an even influences subsequent time judgments, albeit not in the predicted manner
A Compilation of Accounting Case Studies
Get PDFThe following thesis is a compilation of case studies in various areas of financial accounting that I completed over the course of two semesters under the advisory of Dr. Victoria Dickinson. During the class we reviewed different case studies that focused on various accounting concepts and principles that we were learning about in Intermediate Accounting. After analyzing each case and having discussions about the material in class, we would complete questions that required us to understand conceptually and practically how the information provided to us would affect the company. We dealt with companies that followed U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as companies that used the International Financial Reporting Standards. We were required to analyze the information that we were provided to answer the questions and then write summaries describing the concepts and ideas that we learned about
It's Not Just "Skin Deep": Social Anxiety and Anxiety Sensitivity in Adults with Psychodermatological Disorders
Get PDFAnxiety contributes to dermatological conditions and, due to the visible nature of skin conditions, social anxiety is particularly salient to dermatology patients. Although many dermatology outpatients report clinically significant social anxiety symptoms, there is little understanding of social anxiety among dermatology patients. Anxiety sensitivity (AS), or the fear of the consequences of anxiety, has been implicated in both social anxiety and dermatological symptoms. To this end, this study aimed to further elucidate the relation of social anxiety and AS among skin disease in two separate samples of individuals with psychodermatological conditions. We hypothesized that AS social, but not physical or cognitive, concerns would emerge as a unique predictor of social anxiety symptoms after accounting for covariates. Study 1 consisted of 164 participants (Mage = 31.88; 69.5% female; 83.5% White) with active skin conditions who were recruited through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. Study 2 included 63 patients (Mage = 51.49; 70.7% female; 65% White) who were recruited from an outpatient dermatology clinic. In both samples, AS social concerns emerged as a unique factor contributing to social anxiety. The findings suggest heightened concerns about the negative consequences related to their visible skin condition may worsen social anxiety symptoms. Future research should examine the efficacy of brief AS interventions that target fears of social consequences in individuals with psychodermatological disorders
A Discussion of Accounting and Financial Reporting Topics
Get PDFThis thesis consists of a series of 12 separate case studies completed during my 2017-2018 school year. Each case was completed separately in an Honors Accounting 420 class that was intended to guide honors accounting students through the completion of the thesis process. Each case study focuses on a separate accounting reporting topic so that a more in depth and better understanding of the accounting procedures is achieved. The cases followed accounting topics that were separately reflected by chapters in the intermediate accounting textbook, therefore the majority of questions were answered using the intermediate accounting textbook. The Honors 420 class worked along side the intermediate accounting curriculum, therefore the cases due usually dealt with topics that were currently being covered simultaneously in intermediate. Therefore the understanding of accounting topics learned in intermediate are reflected throughout the entirety of this thesis.
The skills I have acquired in completing this thesis will be beneficial as I engage in a career in the accountancy world. For one, this thesis has taught me critical thinking skills on accountancy and financial reporting topics. Writing this thesis pushed me to dig deeper into financial reporting questions by understanding why something happens and how it affects the related financial statements. Writing this thesis also taught me time management skills. Junior year of college requires the most hours to be put into classwork, therefore writing a thesis on top of that requires planning. This is a skill that is necessary to be successful in the working world
Examination of Communication and Social Media Usage among Socially Anxious Individuals
Get PDFSocial anxiety disorder (SAD) affects between 6.8% and 12.1% of the U.S. population. At the core of SAD is the fear of social situations, and in particular, the fear of others’ positive (FPE) and negative (FNE) evaluation. Studies have found that social media and online/indirect communication are commonly used to minimize the experience of stress, anxiety, evaluation, and rejection commonly associated with face-to-face interactions. As such, the aims of the current study were 1) to characterize communication and social media use among socially anxious college students, and 2) to examine associations between social media use and FNE and FPE. The results provide an interesting set of descriptive data, suggesting a high prevalence of FNE, FPE, and social media use. Contrary to predictions, no significant correlations between the variables were observed. The results indicate the relevance of social media and alternative forms of communication among socially anxious individuals. Future research should further investigate the function of social medial and communication patterns among socially anxious individuals
A Series of Case Studies: An Analysis of Key Accounting Issues
Get PDFThis thesis was written on a series of case studies completed while taking ACCY 420 under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson. This class, taken in the fall and spring of 2017-2018, was taken in conjunction with Intermediate Financial Accounting. Taking ACCY 420 along with Intermediate Financial Accounting added an application aspect to learning financial concepts. ACCY 420 did this by covering various areas of financial reporting in great detail through delving into numerous companies, both U. S. based and international, and analyzing their financials
Studies Related to Chemical Changes in Biochar. I. Polyacrylonitrile Internal Standard to Assess Chemical Changes in Graphene Oxide. II. Ultrasonic Effects on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as Models for Biochar
Get PDFBiochar has become an increasing area of research due to its reactive edges from stacks of graphene clusters. One particular area of interest in biochar is because it is a potent soil amendment which reduces soil acidity and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from plants. Also, chemically-modified biochar is being studied as a carbon storage method to potentially mitigate climate change. In order to understand the chemistry that takes place on biochar’s reactive edges during modification, a standard is essential. This research attempted to identify an internal standard that could be added to biochar samples to quantify chemical changes by infrared spectroscopy. In a second project, model compounds were studied to help interpret the effects on biochar of ultrasound treatment, which appears to increase the percent carbon and hydrogen in biochar
An Investigation of Recreational Marijuana Laws and Traffic Fatalities
Get PDFThis thesis investigates whether the implementation of a recreational marijuana law in Colorado is associated with a change in traffic fatalities. This thesis utilizes Colorado state-level data in regression analysis with a menu of dependent traffic fatality variables from the Fatality Accident Reporting System data. The only significant relationship found is between the implementation of the recreational marijuana law and marijuana-related traffic fatalities, where the law is found to be largely and positively related with marijuana-related traffic fatalities. However, this paper can draw only limited conclusions owing to the lack of a counterfactual and the short period of post-implementation data available
A Comparative Analysis of Undergraduate Integrated Marketing Communications Degrees in the United States
Get PDFNo longer are traditional marketing communications methods effectively reaching consumers. The approach of integrated marketing communications intentionally combines all aspects of the marketing communications mix into one consistent message. Research reveals that integrated marketing communications is becoming a more and more popular field of study for students and academics. Because of this, universities are forced to evaluate how their integrated marketing communications programs are taught in order to stay relevant. The purpose of this study is to conduct an analysis of undergraduate integrated marketing communications degrees in the United States. This thesis work defines integrated marketing communications, and also describes the history, in order to fully understand the role of undergraduate integrated marketing communications programs.
The population is defined as undergraduate programs at universities with the exact title “integrated marketing communications.” It further analyzes a sample of this chosen population. The sample is composed of programs at the following 11 colleges and universities: University of Mississippi, University of West Alabama, Pepperdine University, Ithaca College, Duquesne University, University of Akron, Roosevelt University, Bryan College, Keiser University, Winthrop University, and National University. Personal interviews and in-depth secondary research was conducted to discover what the design of each program is.
This study identified elements that compose each undergraduate integrated marketing communications program. The school or college that houses the program, the number of required degree hours, and the required courses in the core curricula were described, and then cross-analyzed. Insights were gained on the similarities and the differences among the 11 programs researched. From these insights, not only were recommendations for the University of Mississippi program made, but also for other institutions of higher learning that may want to develop an integrated marketing communications program