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Peer Status and Cultural Value Considerations for Mental Health and Behavioral Outcomes of Victimized Chinese Adolescents
Get PDFPeer victimization is an issue that affects adolescents globally (Chudal et al., 2021). While there is considerable research investigating the negative impact of victimization on mental health and behavioral changes among Western youth, there is significantly less research that focuses on Chinese adolescents (e.g., Reijntjes et al., 2010). Influenced by collectivistic values, Chinese adolescents are typically less aggressive and more prosocial compared to American adolescents (Li et al., 2010; Zhang & Han, 2021). However, victimization and aggression do occur, thus it is important to examine the mental health and behavioral outcomes of victimized Chinese adolescents. Additionally, there is little understanding surrounding if collectivistic Chinese adolescents are more or less affected by the negative consequences of victimization compared to individualistic Chinese adolescents. Peer status may also play a role in influencing the experiences of victimized adolescents as high peer status students may enjoy increased social resources that serve as a buffer while low peer status students may experience strain which acts as a vulnerable factor. In the present study, we surveyed 320 7th and 8th graders from a middle school in Guangzhou, China. Out of the initial 320 participants, 285 continued their participation in the study at the second time point. We applied a short-term longitudinal methodology that took place over six months during which participants responded to the same questionnaire twice, reporting cultural values and mental health through self-reports, peer status through peer nominations, and aggression and prosocial behavior through both self-reports and peer-nominations. We ran hierarchical regressions to examine the impact of victimization on mental health and behavioral outcomes (e.g., depression, loneliness, in-person overt and relational victimization, in-person and cyber overt and relational aggression, in-person and cyber prosocial behavior) at the concurrent time point as well as six months later. Then, we applied a person-centered approach using latent profile analysis to investigate if different groups of students characterized by different cultural values (collectivism and individualism) and peer status (popularity and likeability) were associated with distinct patterns of concurrent and future adjustment, particularly after being victimized. Our study found that overt and relational victimization had detrimental impacts on concurrent in-person and cyber aggression, concurrent and longitudinal in-person prosocial behavior, concurrent cyber prosocial behavior, as well as concurrent and longitudinal mental health issues. With regard to latent profile groups, we uncovered three latent profile groups: Class 1 (Average Values, Average Peer Status), Class 2 (High Individualism, Low Likeability), and Class 3 (High Collectivism, High Peer Status). Participants belonging to Class 3 (High Collectivism, High Peer Status) were characterized by the best adjustment outcomes and were least affected by victimization while participating belonging to Class 2 (High Individualism, Low Likeability) fared the worst. By identifying distinct patterns of outcomes associated with different cultural and status groups, this study provided insights into the development of more targeted and effective intervention strategies that could potentially reduce the adverse impacts of victimization and promote better mental health and wellbeing among Chinese youth
Empowering Inclusivity: Leveraging Technology for Designing Accessible Events
Get PDFIn the evolving landscape of meeting and event management, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity is paramount. This literature review delves into the technological advancements in creating universally accessible events. From assistive listening devices to augmented reality for sensory enhancement, we dissect various tools and methodologies. By analyzing a spectrum of scholarly articles, case studies, and real-world applications, the review underscores the transformative power of technology in removing barriers and fostering inclusivity. The findings advocate for proactive adoption of these technologies, reiterating that inclusivity in meeting and event design is not just ethical but imperative today
Databases and privacy compliance
No full textData privacy requirements are a complex and quickly evolving part of the data management domain. How long data must be retained, when data must be destroyed, and under what conditions data is processed is subject to rules from a variety of sources. There is a focus on data privacy and protection resulting in rules from a variety of sources including government requirements (e.g., United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the European Union\u27s General Data Protection Regulation).
Within a database, a single value within a row can be subject to multiple requirements on how long it must be preserved and when it must be irrecoverably destroyed due to an overlap between different rules. Additionally, rules may place restrictions on when customer data can be processed without the customer\u27s consent or when consent must be obtained. For example, if an organization were to process data for marketing, either customer anonymity must be preserved, or consent must be obtained to use customer personal information. This often results in a complex set of overlapping and potentially conflicting policies. Existing storage systems are lacking sufficient support functionality for these critical and evolving rules, making compliance an underdeveloped aspect of data management. As a result, many organizations must implement manual ad-hoc solutions to ensure compliance. As long as organizations depend on manual approaches, there is an increased risk of non-compliance, resulting in a threat to customer data privacy.
This dissertation\u27s contribution is a technical solution for complying with these data storage and usage rules by detailing and implementing an automated comprehensive data management compliance framework within relational and NoSQL JSON database management systems. A legal evaluation and analysis of these government rules is beyond the scope of this research. Specifically, we implement and evaluate a compliance framework using a Python implementation in Postgres and MongoDB to validate and analyze the proposed automated functionalities, while confirming compliance is maintained
Attachment and Resilience: The Mediating Effect of Coping
Get PDFThis study explores the relationship between attachment security, coping strategies, and resilience among university students, focusing on the mediating role of problem-focused coping. We hypothesized that higher attachment security would be associated with greater resilience, that problem-focused coping would positively predict resilience, and that problem-focused coping would mediate the relationship between attachment security and resilience. A sample of 177 students completed measures of attachment security, coping strategies, and resilience. Mediation analysis revealed that higher attachment security significantly predicted resilience and problem-focused coping, while problem-focused coping also significantly predicted resilience. The indirect effect of attachment security on resilience through problem-focused coping was significant, indicating partial mediation. Interestingly, emotion-focused and avoidant coping also significantly predicted resilience, suggesting a complex interplay of coping strategies. These findings highlight the roles of different coping mechanisms in the context of attachment and resilience
Mental Health and Well-being of Survivors of Torture as they Seek Asylum
Get PDFThis study aims to explore experiences of asylum seekers, who are also sruvivors of torture, as they go through the immigration process. Using semi-structured interviews, this study examined how mental health and well-being are impacted by post-migration stressors associated with the process of seeking asylum and by perceptions of the sociopolitical climate in the United States. Six asylum seekers who have received services from the Marjorie Kovler Center for Survivors of Torture were interviewed. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted to explore how participants make meaning of their experiences and to identify themes that were shared across participants. Findings from this study help fill the gaps in the literature regarding the unique experiences of immigrants with insecure legal status who have survived torture as they go through the process of seeking asylum
Surf Tourism in Cold Water Destinations: Discovering destinations impacted by changing waterfront usage through VGI mapping
Get PDFSurf destinations have been ascribed to tropical locations in the past but are moving into more cold-water climates, such as the Maine coast. In order for sustainable policy to be created in places like this. understanding which beaches are impacted by increased surf tourism is the place to start. This was accomplished through an analysis of social media photos using Voluntary Geographic Information mapping techniques. Density maps were created using Flickr/SmugMug photos from Maine with surfing tags in five-year increments from 2004-2024. The analysis indicates an increased spread of surfing throughout the coast with a concentration in certain locations indicating these destinations should be the focus of future research
Modeling exciton delocalization and transport in PDBD-T-2F with the line-dipole improvement for coupling calculation
Get PDFA non-atomistic representation of the conjugated polymer PDBD-T-2F was constructed to model exciton delocalization and transport in the material. A Hamiltonian was built in the site basis to model the energy transfer, using excitation energies calculated using density functional theory and inter-site through-space coupling values calculated with either density functional theory or the newly integrated line-dipole approximation. The Hamiltonian allowed calculation of the excitation energies available for each system, prediction of the absorption spectrum, and simulation of the dynamics of exciton transport. For realistic crystal sizes at room temperature, the model predicts a band gap at 1.9 eV with decreasing absorption toward higher energies. This aligns with the absorption peaks in the experimental spectrum for PDBD-T-2F solvated in 1,2-dichlorobenzene as reported by Kroh et al. Exciton propagation through time illustrated the expected anisotropic, J-aggregate behavior. Delocalization in the pi-stacking direction was greater than the delocalization along either the intra-lamellar or the down-chain directions of the model. As a logistic benefit, the low-computation cost of this model enables at-will comparison between experimental results and simulated coupling behavior for closely packed systems with extended conjugation
Don\u27t Let It Get to You: The Role of Internalization Racism in the Organization
Get PDFInternalized racism is seldom studied in a workplace context. Extant literature demonstrates its deleterious effects on individuals, but little is known about the mechanisms that affect it in adulthood or how it operates in an organizational context. Using a multi-wave survey design, this study examined the racial composition of one’s coworkers and organizational inclusion climate as potential antecedents of internalized racism and psychological well-being and identity management behaviors as outcomes. Results suggest that organizational inclusion climate significantly affects racial/ethnic minority employees’ levels of internalized racism and subsequent well-being. Additionally, internalized racism predicted engagement in identity concealment behaviors. This suggests the importance of fostering and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive of all employees. Implications for popular I-O and social psychology theories are discussed
Finding the Silver Lining: The Role of Supportive Social Environments
Get PDFExperiencing a significant loss can be one of the most challenging life experiences. The adverse effects of bereavement can disrupt a person’s overall health and well-being. While it is essential to fully acknowledge the negative outcomes of bereavement, it is equally important to recognize the potential for posttraumatic growth (PTG) following such experiences. PTG has been consistently observed in adults who have experienced various traumas, yet there is still much to learn about PTG among adolescents. Given that death is one of the most stressful life events for youth, bereaved adolescents are a crucial population for examining PTG. Those living in urban areas are of particular concern due to their heightened exposure to community violence, which can increase susceptibility to traumatic events and experiences of loss. Having support during times of trauma and loss can help reduce psychological distress. Therefore, to gain a better understanding of growth processes amid the death of a loved one, this study examines the types of social support received by an urban adolescent population.
A total of 408 adolescents (46.6% male; 53.4% female) in grades six through 12 participated in this study, recruited from three urban schools. Data collection included the Post Traumatic Growth Measure for the growth outcome variable, the Losing People in the Past measure to assess students’ experiences of loss, and the Places I Spend Time measure to assess social support. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was used to assess multiple supportive social environments on PTG outcomes in the context of bereavement. The results indicated that home social support significantly predicted growth across all five PTG domains. In contrast, school and faith-based settings (e.g., churches, mosques, or other religious settings) also predicted PTG outcomes but to a lesser extent. The interaction between social support and bereavement was not significant across the models. These findings underscore the pivotal role of home environments in fostering PTG among urban adolescents, suggesting that strengthening home-based support systems is important, especially in settings where youth face compounded stressors. Future research should explore the longitudinal effects of support and additional contextual factors to better understand the dynamics of PTG in this population