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Psychopathy and the Media: A Dangerous False Perception
Full text linkCharacterized by a lack of remorse or empathy, psychopaths– sufferers of Antisocial Personality Disorder– view the world far differently than the average person. This makes psychopathy an intriguing topic of study. However, many members of the general public lack understanding about the complexities of this disorder due to the false media depictions that make it difficult to accurately identify true psychopaths. By correcting the inaccurate narrative of psychopathy fed to the public through the media, it becomes possible to recognize the responsibility that is to be laid at the feet of the psychopathic offenders who chose violence
The Effect of Self - Conscious Emotions on Help- Seeking Behavior
No full textSelf-conscious emotions are a select category of emotions which are of special interest in the field of psychology because of the impact they have in the therapy room and beyond. Shame, pride, and guilt are incredibly influential in behavior, self-concept, and many other areas, yet we still know so little about them. This study addresses a gap in the literature regarding the interaction and correlation between proneness to self-conscious emotions and intentions to seek help for mental health issues. The research questions were evaluated using a quasi-experimental survey design utilizing the Test of Self- Conscious Affect (TOSCA) and the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire (GHSQ). The authors found a significant difference in help-seeking intention as a function of the self-conscious emotions of shame, pride, and guilt. Preference for formal and informal sources of help was also examined and found to be significant. The authors discuss the practical applications of this finding within the framework of self-conscious emotion
Green Skill Needs of Business Education Graduates for Self-Reliance in the Twenty-First Century Economy in South Eastern Nigerian State
Full text linkUnemployment among business education graduates in Enugu State has led to adverse effects such as underdevelopment and increased crime rates leading to the need for solutions. Green skills are important requirement for employment in the twenty-first century. Hence, the study sought to ascertain the green skill needs of business education graduates for self-reliance in the twenty-first century in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study, while two null hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design. It was carried out in government-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu state that offer business education. Forty-six comprised 29 male lecturers and 17 female in government-owned universities in the study area. The entire population was studied due to the fact the population was manageable. Hence, there was no need for any sampling or sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was employed as an instrument for data collection. Three experts validated the instrument. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.81 was obtained for the instrument. Data was collected by the researcher with the help of two research assistants. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. Based on the data analyzed, the study identified ten green skills in the use of the Internet of Things and nine green skills in the use of business intelligence. The study recommended, among others that: Curriculum development organizations like Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council should ensure that green skills like the use of Internet of Things are inculcated into the curriculum of business education for continuous relevance of the programme in the twenty-first century, Policy-makers have to enact policies/laws that would lead to an increase in the number of green jobs available to Business Education graduates so that they can effectively utilize their green skills, such as utilization of business intelligence to secure such jobs; and Federal/State Governments, through the Ministry of Education should employ experts to train lecturers practically on the use Internet of Things and Business Intelligence so that they can effectively transfer the knowledge and skills to their students
2025 ScholarSip Program
No full textThis program details the rich body of work published in 2024 by the faculty of Harding University
“We Are Swans:” An Ecological Analysis of U.S. International Students’ Experiences of Higher Education Satisfaction
No full textInternational students make important contributions to the US academic landscape and broader society; however, their numbers continue to decline in the face of an unwelcoming and unsupportive environment compared to their counterparts worldwide. This manuscript presents findings from a student satisfaction survey (n = 423) that included both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. We used the ecological model and the Spanning Systems Model as a framework, looking at how individual, community, institutional, and larger societal factors impacted the experiences of international students in the US. For quantitative analysis, hierarchical multiple linear regressions were conducted to examine factors associated with student satisfaction. Short-answer question responses were used as supplementary data to provide additional insights into the quantitative findings. These responses were coded using sensitizing themes derived from our theoretical framework and emergent themes identified within the responses. Asian students reported significantly lower satisfaction scores than White students, while higher school support and perceived social support were associated with greater satisfaction. Findings indicate that international student flourishing is impacted by micro, meso, and exosystem factors, separately and in combination. Respondents described the importance of being recognized and supported for their unique struggles and contributions, as international students, by peers, faculty, staff, and institutions, particularly in times of societal uncertainty or hostility. This study highlights the importance of addressing U.S. international students’ experiences across all system levels. Interactions within one level can either alleviate or intensify challenges at other levels, ultimately influencing overall satisfaction
Free to be Fearless Keynote 1
No full textThis keynote presentation was a session from the 2025 Bloom Conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University
Free to be Fearless Keynote 2
No full textThis keynote presentation was a session from the 2025 Bloom Conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University
Bittersweet Dreams: Day Dreaming about the Day of the LORD
No full textThis presentation was a session from the 2025 Preachers conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University
Human Dignity and Prostitution
Full text linkIn the twenty-first century, it is common to see feminists and pro-sex work voices lauding prostitution and other forms of the sex industry as viable expressions of women’s sexual and financial agency. As long as every participating party consents, they argue, sex work is not only tolerable, but admirable and positive – a form of transaction or service deserving license, protection, and respect in the name of individual freedom and female agency. Such voices argue that prostitution can even be dignified, as the sex industry supposedly allows participants full freedom to express their sexuality. In this paper, I offer an alternative perspective to the profession of prostitution: instead of agency or morality, we must consider prostitutes, purchasers, and the sex industry in the light of human dignity. With support from Louise Perry, Kathleen Barry, Ian Robinson, and Janice G. Raymond, I will argue that prostitution is inherently repressive and violent. I will elaborate on their arguments by connecting them to the work and philosophy of Michael Rosen, George Kateb, and Rollo May and argue that even if sex work is freely chosen, such work should be avoided and discouraged at all costs because of the effect it has on both individual and collective dignity. The purpose of my research is to begin an investigation into prostitution’s effect on human dignity and encourage others to reconsider the role of agency and dignity in prostitution