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Aiming for Fairness: an Exploration into Getty Images v. Stability AI and its Importance in the Landscape of Modern Copyright Law
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Corporate Governance and Compelled Speech: Do State-Imposed Board Diversity Mandates Violate Free Speech?
Get PDFFraming the Path to Fitness: Age Differences in Response to Framed Exercise Messages
Get PDFPhysical activity is one of the most protective health behaviors one can engage in, yet 75% of active adults in the US, meaning those who exercise regularly, fall short of the recommended levels of physical activity, with an even greater percentage of older adults living inactive lives, meaning they exercise minimally and engage in prolonged sedentary behavior (CDC, 2019). The goal of the current study was to explore different types of message framing targeted at encouraging older and younger adults to exercise. We recruited older adults (n = 184; Mage = 69.45 years, age range: 65- 80 years) and younger adults (n = 233; Mage = 24.74 years, age range: 18-30 years) to read exercise- related messages. Intrapersonal statements emphasized the personal health benefits of exercise (e.g., “Regularly engaging in aerobic exercises will improve your health”). Interpersonal statements emphasized the social benefits of exercise (e.g., “Regularly exercising will increase the quality of your social interactions”). For each statement, participants indicated: (1) their feelings about the statement, (2) their perceived effectiveness of the statement in motivating them to exercise, and (3) their exercise intentions. Results indicated that both age groups felt more positively, expressed greater perceived effectiveness, and reported higher exercise intentions for the intrapersonal relative to interpersonal statements. Interestingly, the difference was larger for older relative to younger adults, suggesting that emphasizing health versus social benefits mattered slightly more for older relative to younger adults. The findings from the current work shed light on how to motivate older and younger adults to exercise and could be used by researchers and practitioners designing exercise intervention
The b-Chromatic Number of Super Cycles
Get PDFThe b-chromatic number, a characteristic studied in graph theory, was introduced less than 25 years ago, and while some statistics have been gathered of its properties, the b-chromatic number has yet to be explored in many graphs and circumstances. Before the Undergraduate Summer Research Program, I had no exposure to graph theory, let alone b-colorings. Throughout the program, I developed a fundamental understanding of the subject and began to pursue my own research inquiries. While this objective was difficult to attain at the beginning, I learned strategies and methods to hone my ability to delve into different graphs, and soon created my own family of graphs which possess certain shared qualities. I named this family “Super Cycles” and dedicated the majority of my research to studying them. This paper will explore the b-chromatic numbers of Super Cycles, their line graphs, and total graphs, as well as further inquiry into variations in the general formation of a Super Cycle
Harnessing the Power of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Crafting Employee Manuals: A Case Study of a Small Local Restaurant
Get PDFThis study examines the efficacy of Large Language Models (LLMs), specifically GPT-4, in creating employee manuals for small businesses, focusing on a family-owned restaurant. Addressing the psychological contract theory, the research explores how LLMs can aid in drafting manuals that articulate implicit employer-employee expectations within the unique context of small businesses. The study involves a comprehensive content analysis of an LLM-generated manual, evaluating its legal compliance, operational relevance, and alignment with the restaurant\u27s culture. Results highlight LLMs\u27 potential in addressing resource and expertise constraints while also underscoring challenges such as ensuring legal accuracy and maintaining the nuances of the psychological contract. The findings contribute to understanding LLMs\u27 role in enhancing HR practices in small businesses and suggest a need for a balanced approach, integrating AI-generated content with human expertise
A Qualitative Analysis of White Nationalist Patriotic Discourse
Get PDFIn the last decade, the U.S. has seen a significant uptick in White nationalist ideology, particularly because individuals espousing these extremist ideologies believe their group and the U.S. are under attack by non-White groups (Osborne et al., 2019). As a result, there are prevailing narratives that are used as patriotic rallying cries that center around the desire to progress the country towards White nationalist ideals (e.g., a country for a by White people), to regress the country back to a time where White people had their own eco-system of Whiteness (i.e., the golden days), and to protect and fight for the country they hold near and dear to their hearts (i.e., the U.S.). The present research examined patriotic rhetoric within White nationalist spaces utilizing RStudio and deductive analyses to investigate how various manifestations of patriotism (e.g., progressive, regressive, and protective) manifest. After collecting 50 quotes from various White nationalist websites, this investigation found that progressive patriotism manifested as calls to progress the county towards a reform to make the U.S. an all-White nation or to completely secede from the U.S. (research question 1). In addition, results indicated that regressive patriotism manifested as calls to bring the U.S. back to a time where White people lived in their own segregated communities (i.e., the golden days) (research question 2). Moreover, findings indicated that protective patriotism manifested as calls to protect and fight for the U.S. (research question 3). Finally, for the White nationalist groups in this sample, we found there was this condemning of returning the U.S. to how things used to be (i.e., regressive patriotism) and we found that our progressive and protective patriotism constructs interacted with one another (research question 4). The ecological implications of White nationalist ideology and avenues for further research are discussed
Length of Stay, Social Support, and Sex Differences in Recovery
Get PDFThe Oxford House model is an expanding network of sober-living houses that aid individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Research exploring sober-living environments can be essential in understanding the factors that relate to sustained addiction recovery. This study examined whether sex differences were present within the relationship between perceived social support and recovery outcomes, to which no significant results were found. These findings contributed to existing research that seeks to understand whether gendered differences exist in recovery outcomes. This study also investigated whether length of stay within a recovery home mediated the relationship between perceived social support and one’s recovery outcomes. Results suggested that length of stay fully mediated this relationship. Individuals that had greater social support demonstrated longer durations within their recovery home and maintained greater confidence in remaining abstinent from their substance of choice. These findings suggested the importance of retaining social support within one’s recovery process and prioritizing longer durations within recovery settings. Moreover, this research aimed to identify existing disparities that may lead to vulnerabilities within addiction with hopes of providing meaningful change to communities and groups in need
Grieving Workers, Leadership Support, and Organizational Commitment
Get PDFGrief is a universal experience, yet the industrial-organizational psychology literature is sparse with research on bereavement at work. When individuals do undergo the loss of a loved one, research has shown that support is instrumental in recovery outside of workplace contexts. The present study examined the relationship between an individual’s level of grief and their commitment to their organization while also investigating how the level of supervisor support moderates the aforementioned relationship. I hypothesized that there would be a significant, negative relationship between level of grief and organizational commitment. Further, I also hypothesized that perceived supervisor support would moderate the effect of level of grief on organizational commitment. Using 297 participants recruited from DePaul University’s SONA system, social media snowball sampling, and Prolific, the study adopted a cross-sectional survey design to test these hypotheses. However, neither of my hypotheses were supported and instead, an exploratory analysis found that supervisor support significantly predicted organizational commitment. The study helps expand the minimal research done on grieving at work and helps us better understand the importance of leadership support
How Green-Certified Hotels Impact Employee Performance and Well-being: A Comparative Study
Get PDFThe US lodging industry is not only big in scale but also in resource usage, prompting hotels to seek ways to save energy and promote sustainability. More and more hotels are setting sustainable goals and pursuing green certification. Although there is research on green-certified buildings’ impact on hotel users, there is limited research on hotel employees. Therefore, this study examines how green-certified hotels’ impact on employees regarding job satisfaction, productivity, health, mental well-being, and safety differs from non-green-certified hotels. Through survey questionnaires, data was collected from a variety of employees. The results show that green-certified hotels received higher ratings in job satisfaction, productivity, customer service, health, and mental well-being. However, they received lower ratings in perceived safety, suggesting this area needs attention. Although this study could be enhanced with larger sample sizes and better data collection methods, this research effectively shows the impact of green-certified hotels on employees