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Exploring Postsecondary Students’ Beliefs Relative to Behavior That Promotes Sleep
Get PDFSleep research has extensively quantified poor sleep among postsecondary students and established associations with adverse consequences; however, research exploring students’ beliefs toward sleep-promoting behavior is scarce. The current qualitative study explored postsecondary students’ beliefs toward behavior that promotes sleep at a midwestern state university. Using the integrated behavioral model, the current study aimed to expand the understanding of how students perceive and engage with behaviors that promote better sleep. The primary research question was: “How do currently enrolled postsecondary students attending a state university located in the Midwest region of the United States describe their beliefs relative to behavior that promotes sleep?”
The current qualitative descriptive study engaged 17 participants with one 3-day sleep reflection journal and one interview. Data from sleep journals and interview transcripts was analyzed using a content analysis approach with in vivo codes organized into a priori categories, subcategories, and concepts based on IBM application guidance. Codes in each concept were arranged into emergent themes based on common belief responses to identify the 11 most common beliefs among participants. The most common beliefs and themes described by participants were (a) Planning and Scheduling, (b) Family, (c) Social Relationships, (d) Productivity Benefits, (e) Screen Device Relationship, (f) Confident / Certain, (g) Screen Device Management, (h) Student and Campus Life, (i) Experience of Physical Vitality, (j) Negative Social and Emotional Experience, and (k) Academics. The findings strongly aligned with previous research that elicited beliefs directly from students about behavior that promotes sleep, added fresh depth by illuminating how students’ relationships with screen technology devices influenced their personal agency beliefs regarding sleep promoting behavior, and complemented earlier emerging technology literature
My Experience at Cedar Heights Elementary School as an Assistant to the School Counselor
No full textGonna, Kinda, Nothin’, an’ so on: Attributions of Literary Dialect by American Versus British Writers
No full textThe Effects of Short-Term, High-Dosage Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Measures Following Mental Fatigue in Healthy Young Adults: A Pilot Study
No full textLas Experiencias en Escolarización de Hablantes de Herencia en Iowa: Sus Propias Palabras
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The experiences of heritage speakers (i.e. people who grew up speaking Spanish) in Spanish classrooms in Iowa vary greatly. Heritage speakers have different academic needs, prior knowledge, and cultural backgrounds than those who are learning Spanish as a second language. Previous research discusses the academic benefits or disadvantages of mixing heritage speakers into classes with second language learners, however less research exists that discusses the feelings, thoughts, and perspectives of the heritage speakers themselves, especially in the Midwestern context. Through interviews with seven heritage speakers who studied Spanish in both high school and college, it came to light that many participants felt their Spanish did not improve in their high school classes and reported uncomfortable experiences with both teachers and peers. The findings of this project suggest that the educational system in Iowa often leaves heritage speakers to fall in the cracks, both academically and socially.
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Mientras ya existen muchas investigaciones sobre lo que es efectivo o no efectivo en las clases de español para hablantes de herencia en los Estados Unidos, hay algunos huecos. No hay muchas investigaciones en el contexto del medio oeste, que tiene una demografía y una cultura única. También no hay muchas investigaciones que examinen los sentimientos de los hablantes de herencia en sí mismos. A través de entrevistas con preguntas abiertas, los sentimientos, los pensamientos y las perspectivas de siete hablantes de herencia que asistieron a escuelas secundarias en Iowa salieron a la luz. Centrándose en tres ideas principales — desarrollo de la lengua, experiencias con otros estudiantes, y relaciones con maestros y profesores — es aparente que los hablantes de herencia tenían experiencias más negativas en sus clases mezcladas en la escuela secundaria pero tenían más experiencias más positivas en una clase solo por hablantes de herencia en la universidad
Figure 014. Leptuca uruguayensis
Get PDFAlt Text: Composite photograph of the Leptuca uruguayensis fiddler crab which includes several black & white images of different views of the crab, a color photograph, and a distribution map.
Composite Image Description: Figure 14. Leptuca uruguayensis (Nobili, 1901). UNI 63. Collected: Jan-2011, Argentina, Provincia Buenos Aires, Mar Chiquita, Arroyo sur (-37.746733, -57.433427). Scale Bar = 10mm. (A) Dorsal view. (B) Front view. (C) Inner cheliped. (D) Ocular view. (E) Ambulatory. (F) Color Photo. (G) Distribution Map (Finke 2024).
Species Description: Small species (width \u3c 17 mm). Carapace wider than long, very convex (Fig. 14A). Carapace length 63% width. Front 25% carapace width. Eyestalks short. Antero-lateral angle sharp and pointing outward. Anterio-lateral margins short and parallel (Fig. 14A). Lateral margin converging in posterior. Dactyl and pollex of large cheliped longer than manus (Fig. 14B,C). Dactyl with 4-5 evenly spaced large tubercles. Gap wide. Inner manus with clear oblique ridge of large tubercles that terminate at the edge of the carpal cavity. Few setae on walking legs (Fig. 14e). Merus width 37 % length. Found from Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro to northern Argentina (Fig. 14G).https://scholarworks.uni.edu/fiddlercrabs/1006/thumbnail.jp
Figure 012. Leptuca subcylindrica
Get PDFAlt Text: Composite photograph of the Leptuca subcylindrica fiddler crab which includes several black & white images of different views of the crab, a color photograph, and a distribution map.
Composite Image Description: Figure 12. Leptuca subcylindrica (Stimpson, 1859). UNI 98. Collected: July 1995, USA, Texas, Kleberg Co., Kingsville, under US 77 bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek (27.47677, -97.855088). Space Bar = 10mm. (A) Dorsal view. (B) Front view. (C) Inner cheliped. (D) Ocular view. (E) Ambulatory. (F) Color Photo. (G) Distribution Map (Finke 2024).
Species Description: Moderate sized (width \u3c 25 mm). Carapace length 66% width (Fig. 12A). Frontal regions about 37% carapace width (Fig. 12A, D). Short eyestalks. Branchial region of carapace appears swollen. Carapace widest just posterior to antero-lateral angle. Antero-lateral margins strongly curved (Fig. 12A). Large cheliped with dactyl and propodus about same length as manus, gap large (Fig. 12B,C). Dactyl overhangs terminus of pollex. Pollex with prominent suture below dactyl articulation (Fig. 12B). Tubercles on dactyl and pollex large. Inner manus with no oblique ridge of tubercles (Fig. 12C). Line of tubercles extends from tip of pollex along gap up to the articulation junction. Walking legs with extremely numerous long setae(Fig. 12E). Merus width 40% length. Species restricted to sub-arid coastal areas of the Laguna Madre system between Refugio Co., Texas in USA and Altamira, Lomas del Real, Tamaulipas, Mexico (Fig. 12G).https://scholarworks.uni.edu/fiddlercrabs/1004/thumbnail.jp
Attitudes Toward Juvenile Offenders: How Juvenile Justice Personnel Perceive Juvenile Recidivism
Get PDFThis study examined the relationship between juvenile justice personnel and the predictive factors of juvenile recidivism. With rising juvenile crime rates across the country, investigation into the causes of juvenile recidivism has also risen. However, not much research has been dedicated to the way juvenile justice personnel view juvenile recidivism. This study surveyed a sample of six juvenile justice personnel including judges, a lawyer, a probation officer, and a detention officer. The survey explored the types of crimes juveniles are perceived to be committing, the frequency of interactions with repeat offenders juvenile justice personnel are having in their respective professions, and the factors they perceive to be the most predictive of juvenile recidivism. Findings indicate that the juvenile justice personnel believe substance use/abuse, mental health disorders, a history of sexual abuse, and significant family problems are the most influential factors in recidivism. These perceptions generally align with empirical research, though differences were noted in the perceived importance of gender and prior arrests. The study highlights the need for a larger, more representative sample in future research to better understand juvenile recidivism and inform effective interventions within the juvenile justice system
Inked Narratives: Exploring the Motivations Behind Tattoo Culture
Get PDFThis study explores the motivations behind tattoo acquisition and the meanings individuals attribute to their tattoos, with a focus on a college-aged population in the Midwest. Using an online survey, I gathered responses from 649 participants to understand the cultural, social, and personal factors influencing tattoo decisions. The results show that tattoos are increasingly viewed as a form of self-expression, with significant differences in motivations between genders. Key motivations for obtaining tattoos include honoring relationships, personal expression, and commemorating life events. Additionally, the study highlights the role of peer influence in tattoo acquisition, suggesting that exposure to tattooed friends is strongly correlated with an individual\u27s likelihood of getting a tattoo. While tattoos have become more socially accepted, stigma persists, particularly concerning visible facial tattoos. The research explored a possible link between childhood adversity and tattoo motivations, no significant relationship was found. However, some participants’ responses still suggest that tattoos may serve as personal symbols of resilience and identity. Limitations of the study include its narrow demographic, regional constraints, and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should aim to explore a more diverse sample and employ longitudinal methods to better understand how tattoo meanings evolve over time. Keywords: Tattoo motivations, self-expression, peer influence, gender differences, social stigma, childhood adversity, identity formation, tattoo culture, Midwest, college students, body modificatio