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Art and Play Therapy for Children with Anxiety
Get PDFGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can be defined as, “Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance)” (DSM- V, 2013). Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one of many disorders that can be detected in children as early as infancy. As the child grows, both internal and external factors contribute to the development of anxiety disorders diagnosed by the presentation of the symptoms of excessive worry, etc. There are many methodological studies that have been conducted to test children and evaluate for these symptoms such as: self assessment surveys, one to one interviews, and medical tools that can identify symptoms of the disorder. While detecting different types of anxiety is crucial to researchers, it is even more essential to find treatments that can prevent these symptoms from manifesting into more severe forms of anxiety later in life. Studies have shown that both Art and Play Therapy can increase feelings of general wellness and self esteem, especially in group therapy dynamics, thus diminishing the anxiety symptoms. Within these therapeutic settings, children can practice social networking and overcome types of anxiety that can distract children from healthy growth
Augmented Reality and Health Informatics: A Study based on Bibliometric and Content Analysis of Scholarly Communication and Social Media
Get PDFHealthcare outcomes have been shown to improve when technology is used as part of patient care. Health Informatics (HI) is a multidisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning. Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging technology that enhances the user’s perception and interaction with the real world. This study aims to illuminate the intersection of the field of AR and HI. The domains of AR and HI by themselves are areas of significant research. However, there is a scarcity of research on augmented reality as it applies to health informatics. Given both scholarly research and social media communication having contributed to the domains of AR and HI, research methodologies of bibliometric and content analysis on scholarly research and social media communication were employed to investigate the salient features and research fronts of the field. The study used Scopus data (7360 scholarly publications) to identify the bibliometric features and to perform content analysis of the identified research. The Altmetric database (an aggregator of data sources) was used to determine the social media communication for this field. The findings from this study included Publication Volumes, Top Authors, Affiliations, Subject Areas and Geographical Locations from scholarly publications as well as from a social media perspective. The highest cited 200 documents were used to determine the research fronts in scholarly publications. Content Analysis techniques were employed on the publication abstracts as a secondary technique to determine the research themes of the field. The study found the research frontiers in the scholarly communication included emerging AR technologies such as tracking and computer vision along with Surgical and Learning applications. There was a commonality between social media and scholarly communication themes from an applications perspective. In addition, social media themes included applications of AR in Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Studies and Mental Disorders. Europe as a geographic region dominates the research field with 50% of the articles and North America and Asia tie for second with 20% each. Publication volumes show a steep upward slope indicating continued research. Social Media communication is still in its infancy in terms of data extraction, however aggregators like Altmetric are helping to enhance the outcomes. The findings from the study revealed that the frontier research in AR has made an impact in the surgical and learning applications of HI and has the potential for other applications as new technologies are adopted
A History of Non-Western Bowed Instruments A look into the Eastern History of the Modern-Day Violin
Get PDFNo one can say for sure when and where the story of the violin began. By the end of the 1800s, the consensus was that it came into being between two important dates in history, the first voyage of Columbus in 1492 and the birth of Shakespeare in 1564. Many believe its creation was in Europe but that is not the case. In fact, its birth was in the East, and it migrated into Europe by way of the Silk Road. By exploring the Eastern World of Bowed Instruments, I aim to shine light on a topic not often discussed among modern violinists. By discussing the birth of the earliest Eastern violin, each instrument’s development and impact on society will be examined. The countries in which these bowed instruments will be further discussed throughout this thesis include; China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Java, India, and Iran. Additionally, the instrument’s crucial part in society will be discussed. Accordingly, the research done to support the development of Eastern bowed instruments has been supported and collected from numerous historical books, journals, paintings and diagrams, as well as first-hand accounts. For an instrument of such beauty as the violin, it is incredible that something so exquisite could have risen from strands of horsehair, pieces of wood and woven gut. In fact, primitive forms of string instruments are widespread, developing more slowly compared to other types of instruments such as the flute, which requires less materials. The earliest theory was that the bow originated from the hunter’s bow. One could see the pitch of the bowstring change with the tension, creating pathways to experiments. Actually, the modern-day violin came into being around 1577, created by Andrea Amati in Italy. Amati’s shape formed the foundation of the violin as we know it today. String instruments can be classified into the group chordophones and broken into three categories: plucked, struck and bowed. Each sorting uses strings to produce sound but differs in 5 the way in which it is produced. In this thesis, bowed instruments will be examined, as this is more relevant to the modern-day violin. The search for the birth of the violin led to a new world of disarranged lineage, research and alternative models set forth over thousands of years. Taking a closer look as these unconventional and sometimes strange instruments can unlock the secrets of our violin past. To the next generation of string players,Sarah Ann Boge
Social behavior of zebrafish (Danio rerio) and the expression of the stress hormone cortisol
Get PDFZebrafish are often used in studies involving social behavior because they readily form shoals. A shoal is any group of fish congregating together for social reasons. Zebrafish form shoals because of the many benefits these social groups provide such as defense against predators and improved foraging success. Because the zebrafish is an animal that exists in a large social grouping, it provides an interesting perspective on understanding the influences of stress on social behavior. Using zebrafish as a model, this thesis aims to determine how specific social situations are affected by and affect stress and associated cortisol levels. In order to determine how stress and cortisol levels are affected by social situations, the hormones released by a focal zebrafish in the presence of differently sized shoals of stimulus zebrafish were collected and measured. Due to the shoaling behavior of zebrafish and the research from previous studies suggesting that zebrafish prefer large shoals, it was predicted that cortisol levels will be lower when fish are associating with large shoals and highest when fish are alone. It was also predicted that a sex difference will be seen, with females expressing lower levels of cortisol than males. Preliminary results displayed that the social situation may have an effect on cortisol expression, with overall levels of cortisol expressed being higher when both males and females were alone (0 fish) compared to when they were exposed to a shoal of 6 fish of the same sex. I hypothesized that increased vulnerability associated with being alone may cause the zebrafish to exhibit higher stress levels, as measured by the expression of cortisol. Contrary to predictions based on previous studies, the preliminary data displayed that females expressed higher levels of cortisol than males overall. This could suggest that without the requirement of asserting dominance in order to mate, the male zebrafish does not express high levels of cortisol
Vincent & Us
Get PDFThis study focuses on Vincent Van Gogh and how we relate to him today through his paintings and his writings. My initial thesis question was based around the idea that there must be something about this man and his works that connects us to him in an embodied and profound way. Through my research, writing, and the creative process of creating a devised piece of physical theatre, I grew to believe that the connection we have with him is based around the unique experience of being human. In the following pages, I explore the idea of our shared human experience with Van Gogh through research about his life, research on how the human brain processes art, and many different examples of unique ways that people have connected with and responded to Van Gogh’s work. Additionally, I explore this idea by creating a devised piece of physical theatre using Van Gogh’s paintings as inspiration, and using his writings in combination with the writings of three actors to create a script and a piece of art that highlights the experience of being human
Drug Rehabilitation: Is it effective in decreasing the drug epidemic on Long Island, New York
Get PDFThis research will explain what rehabilitation is and the depths of it as well as analyze the question of whether or not rehabilitation is effective in decreasing the drug epidemic on Long Island. Some indicators of effectiveness are when drug-related deaths decrease, when fewer offenders are in jail for drug charges/recidivism rates decrease, when drugs sales have been lowered, and when more addicts remain sober (relapse rates decrease) and return to productive functioning lives. Treatment is effective when it is available, attends to multiple needs of an individual (not just their drug abuse), and offers each individual the proper treatment. Rehab is ineffective when drug-related deaths and crimes increase/recidivism rates increase, when less addicts seek help and are unable to remain sober (relapse rates increase) and when treatment is not available etc. This research will also reflect on how the drug epidemic arose. It will incorporate the many variables that may contribute to the creation of an addict such as ones socialization process or demographics. In addition to learning why rehabilitation centers throughout Long Island are effective, you will also learn the reasons for their ineffectiveness and what structural factors and individual- level factors affect the success of drug rehabilitation. Lastly, you will learn what other solutions may be successful in decreasing the drug epidemic on Long Island
Perceived Roles of Vice President of Student Affairs in U.S. Colleges and Universities
Get PDFLiterature describing the role of the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) is plentiful, but research studies describing the perceptions of those serving as VPSA with regard to the nature of the position and its changes have proven to be fewer in quantity. This study developed a deeper understanding of the perceived role of the VPSA by exploring how its role is construed by current, experienced VPSAs. Q-Methodology was employed to elicit personal constructs from VPSAs as a means of identifying a set of shared viewpoints about the VPSA role. Background information on the participants was collected and was associated with the model viewpoints, which serve to describe their individual conceptions of the VPSA role
The Merit of the Practical and Abstract within Art Education
Get PDFThroughout the development of art education within the United States, there has been a constant struggle for the arts to prove itself valuable enough to merit its teaching in public schools. To address this, art educators and political officials alike have made major changes in art education methodology over time. The wide spectrum of changes that art education has undertaken since its inception can essentially be labeled as those that are meant to make art education standards based, and those that are meant to make art education expression oriented. Due to the consistent need for validation demanded by public funding entities, art education has been subjected to an internal “tug-of-war” in which teaching practices of the subject greatly favor one or the other in regard to fulfilling high standards or promoting the expressive power of art as a medium. In this paper I will discuss the early history of art education within the United States, how the rise of progressive education within the United States affected art education, current trends regarding how art education is taught and valued in the United States, as well as my own investigation into the issue of art education methodology as demonstrated through my visual thesis, Practically Abstract. While at times they may seem contradictory, I argue that both standards based and expression based art education can, and should, coexist due to how the differences among them can contribute to each other to make a more effective educational experience as a whole for students
The Accounting, Financial, and Taxation Aspects of Sports
Get PDFThe anticipation of sports and its urgency in society leaves companies in awe over the mass affect that sports have on society. It\u27s a great time for everyone involved and a lot goes into account on behalf of the fans, players, and coaching staff for their hard work. Many might not be aware about the procedures that go on behind the scenes to provide the marvelous events that bring society together every day. Some of these procedures can be damaging to teams and players, such as the infamous jock tax or unstable contracts. But overall there are rules set in place to protect players rights over exploitation and abuse. Players are also free to negotiate their own contracts and are able to hire people who deal with the legal issues on their behalf. These certain protections are for every individual involved to make sure that no one get scammed out of their efforts
The Effect of Various Vinegars on Infectious Diseases and Body Metabolism
Get PDFRegular vinegar and apple cider vinegar have historically been used as home remedies to cure illness and diseases; however, not enough empirical research has been done to substantiate these assertions. This thesis will discuss the different ways that various vinegar forms affect one’s body metabolism, and the effect that they have on infectious diseases. This is an important topic to examine because of the growing number of infectious diseases. Vinegar contains polyphenols, which display antioxidant qualities in the body. Polyphenols found in the acetic acid of vinegar also inhibit microbial growth. This microbial growth is usually controlled by antimicrobials; however these are losing their efficacy due to increasing microbial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance is when microorganisms develop a defense against something that used to be able to kill them in the past. It is also important to see the positive effect that vinegar has on one’s body metabolism because of conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, which have also become more prevalent in the world today. Obesity is important to be controlled because it can increase one’s susceptibility to other life threatening diseases. Vinegar has been found to lower low density lipoprotein levels, and increase high density lipoprotein levels, which helps deter weight gain. Vinegar has also been found to lower average blood glucose levels in diabetic subjects. Vinegar has also been found to have an anti-obesogenic effect on patients; a few studies documented weight loss in obese people. This thesis investigated the scope of these research studies and reviewed their validity to examine the effect of vinegar on the human body and several infectious diseases