256 research outputs found
Queen Elizabeth with University of Maryland President Wilson Elkins at the Queen's Game, University of Maryland, October 19, 1957
No full textQueen Elizabeth with University of Maryland President Wilson Elkins at the "Queen's Game" between the University of Maryland and the University of North Carolina, October 19, 1957
P-31: Tales of Minden, Louisiana: Collecting and Compiling the Elkins Family Oral Tradition
No full textThe oral tradition is often undervalued in comparison with its sister arts of the written and performed word, especially those which claim the title “true.” Yet these tales have inherent value through the connections they create between those who tell them and the people and places featured in their stories. The purpose of this project is to preserve the oral tradition of the Elkins family of Minden, Louisiana through the collection and editing of three stories. To determine which stories constitute family lore, four of five siblings of the eldest generation of Elkins were interviewed. Their stories were recorded and transcribed. From the transcriptions, motifs were identified, and three cohesive stories were created and published for redistribution among the Elkins family and the public
D-01 Tales of Minden, Louisiana: Collecting and Compiling the Elkins Family Oral Tradition
No full textThe oral tradition is often undervalued in comparison with its sister arts of the written and performed word, especially those which claim the title “true.” Yet these tales have inherent value through the connections they create between those who tell them and the people and places featured in their stories. The purpose of this project is to preserve the oral tradition of the Elkins family of Minden, Louisiana, through the collection and editing of three stories. To determine which stories constitute family lore, four of five siblings of the eldest generation of Elkins were interviewed. Their stories were recorded and transcribed. From the transcriptions, motifs were identified, and three cohesive stories were created and published for redistribution among the Elkins family and the public
MU senior, Elizabeth Knotts, putting up banners for Josh McDowell, speaker
No full textMU senior, Elizabeth Knotts, putting up banners for Josh McDowell, speaker, b&w. Back reads: Elizabeth Knotts, Elkins, senior, ties the finalknot on oneof several JOSH banners appearing on campus this week.https://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon_photo_morgue/1704/thumbnail.jp
Queen Elizabeth II at Queen's game, University of Maryland, October 19, 1957
No full textQueen Elizabeth II smiles as she sits in the stands at a football game between the University of Maryland and the University of North Carolina, October 19, 1957. In her row, from left to right: University of Maryland President Wilson Elkins, the Queen, Governor Theodore McKeldin, Mrs. Dorothy Elkins, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Novel Dialogue 5.1 We Have This-ness, Y’all! Ocean Vuong and Amy E. Elkins (EH)
No full textSeason 5 of Novel Dialogue opens with an impassioned refresher course in literary theory brought to you by Ocean Vuong, poet and author of the bestselling novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (2019). Ocean talks with critic Amy E. Elkins and host Emily Hyde about browsing bookstore shelves and building his personal reading list of “life-giving weirdos.” They discuss genre and gender, antiquing and thrifting, fish sauce and photography, all the while integrating the insights of queer theory and the full range of literary history. What does looking at the world as a junkyard have to do with making art? What does it feel like to run smack dab into a memory? How can we be mindful of the fact that words (like “this”) are tiny objects with infinite possibilities? If autofiction annoys you, listen for how the form reinvents the self against dominant class and gender structures. And if your boots have ever touched down in Hot Springs, Arkansas, stay tuned for our signature question and don’t miss this episode
Effects of a brief mindful hypnosis intervention on stress reactivity.
No full textInterventions that increase mindfulness have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. However, most mindfulness-based interventions such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) require considerable time investment (i.e. 8, 1 ½ hour sessions plus a weekend retreat). A brief mindfulness intervention could be of value as it could reduce patient burden and provide stress-reduction. It has been theorized that hypnosis can enhance mindfulness interventions and a pilot study conducted by Olendzki and Elkins (2020) provided preliminary evidence that 8 sessions of mindful hypnosis (MH) can reduce perceived stress. However, the impact of a brief mindful hypnosis intervention on stress reactivity in a standardized stress test relative to an active-control group is unknown. The purpose of the present study is to assess the effects of a brief (2 session) audio-recorded mindful hypnosis intervention on stress reactivity in comparison to an analytic cognitive training (ACT) control group. Fifty-five adults with a score of 18 or greater on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were randomized to the MH or ACT active-control group. Participants were given either a mindful hypnotic induction or instructions for the active-control and an audio recording for daily practice of MH or ACT at home. Approximately one week later, participants received their second MH or ACT session and then completed the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Participants' stress reactivity was assessed pre and post the TSST. Primary outcomes were changes in stress reactivity and weekly stress. Secondary outcomes were relaxation ratings, cognitive self-statements, mindfulness skills acquisition, satisfaction and adherence to the interventions. Results indicated that brief MH is an effective intervention for reducing stress reactivity compared to ACT. MH produced significant and medium effects in reducing stress reactivity and weekly stress, increasing mindfulness skills, and increasing immediate relaxation relative to ACT. Results indicated no significant differences in self-statements, adherence, or overall satisfaction between interventions. This study provides empirical support that MH is superior to an active control for stress reactivity reduction and mindfulness skills acquisition. Future research utilizing physiological outcomes is strongly encouraged
Test-Retest Reliability of the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale, Form C and the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale
No full textThis project aimed to assess the consistency of hypnotizability over repeated assessments when measured by the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale: Form C (SHSS:C), and the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) and to contrast score distribution and pleasantness of these scales. University students were administered either the SHSS:C or the EHS twice with a one-week delay by separate experimenters. Test-retest reliability of the EHS and the SHSS:C was rs =.82 (.71-.92) and rs =.66, 95% (.47-.86), respectively (Spearman's correlation). Hypnotizability was comparable at test and retest in the EHS group, SHSS:C scores decreased by the retest. We found that the SHSS:C produced higher scores than the EHS, and the pleasantness of the 2 scales was comparable. Overall, our results supported the reliability of the EHS, while SHSS:C scores were more inconsistent between the 2 assessments. More research is warranted
Effects of a brief mindful hypnosis intervention on stress reactivity.
No full textInterventions that increase mindfulness have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. However, most mindfulness-based interventions such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) require considerable time investment (i.e. 8, 1 ½ hour sessions plus a weekend retreat). A brief mindfulness intervention could be of value as it could reduce patient burden and provide stress-reduction. It has been theorized that hypnosis can enhance mindfulness interventions and a pilot study conducted by Olendzki and Elkins (2020) provided preliminary evidence that 8 sessions of mindful hypnosis (MH) can reduce perceived stress. However, the impact of a brief mindful hypnosis intervention on stress reactivity in a standardized stress test relative to an active-control group is unknown. The purpose of the present study is to assess the effects of a brief (2 session) audio-recorded mindful hypnosis intervention on stress reactivity in comparison to an analytic cognitive training (ACT) control group. Fifty-five adults with a score of 18 or greater on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were randomized to the MH or ACT active-control group. Participants were given either a mindful hypnotic induction or instructions for the active-control and an audio recording for daily practice of MH or ACT at home. Approximately one week later, participants received their second MH or ACT session and then completed the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Participants’ stress reactivity was assessed pre and post the TSST. Primary outcomes were changes in stress reactivity and weekly stress. Secondary outcomes were relaxation ratings, cognitive self-statements, mindfulness skills acquisition, satisfaction and adherence to the interventions. Results indicated that brief MH is an effective intervention for reducing stress reactivity compared to ACT. MH produced significant and medium effects in reducing stress reactivity and weekly stress, increasing mindfulness skills, and increasing immediate relaxation relative to ACT. Results indicated no significant differences in self-statements, adherence, or overall satisfaction between interventions. This study provides empirical support that MH is superior to an active control for stress reactivity reduction and mindfulness skills acquisition. Future research utilizing physiological outcomes is strongly encouraged
Observation as a Tool for Historian: A Critical Analysis of James Elkins’ Theories in the book How to Use Your Eyes
No full textThis research is a critique of “How to use your eyes” by James Elkins. He is an important theorist of art historiography with a critical view of traditional theories about art history. The book's subject is "observation". Elkins carefully observes a wide range of visual phenomena in two main categories: man-made and natural, which have different dimensions: historical, artistic, technological, linguistic, cultural, social or completely natural. He intends to teach correctly seeing. Here, the main question is about pattern forms the book basis and tries to extract his mental pattern by analyzing various book elements. The initial assumption is that the author specializes in visual studies of art history, has indirectly proposed the qualities ideas and how art historian activity dealing with various phenomena in art and culture. Therefore, his writings and basic theories have been explored. The research shows that many cases related to observation can be adapted to activities and different approaches in the historical art research and some of the main views of the author can be identified beyond them. For Elkins, correct observation free from the defined formats is the key to und erstand art history. In his opinion, history cannot be perceived only by studying art works. Observations of other visual phenomena in today's culture can deepen its understanding. Different expertise and knowledge are required
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