Browsing Honors College by Author "Psychology"
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Spectrum
Stewart, Savannah E. (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Through the medium of digital photography, I am evaluating my personal experiences as an undergraduate senior in light of the common experiences of many in similar positions. No matter what stage of life one finds themselves ... -
The Effects of Art Therapy on the Well-Being of Medical Students in Eastern North Carolina
Daughtry, Kayla Marie (East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)This research examines how art-based interventions may improve the well-being, and more specifically, any negative emotions, of medical students. Medical students are a population who are at high-risk for the development ... -
The Influence of Behavioral Factors on Fatigue Presentation in College Students
Goltermann, Danielle (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)On average, college students report that they experience more sleep difficulties in comparison to healthy adults which is related to impairments in memory, learning, and the ability to concentrate and problem solve (Buboltz, ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE AND SELF-PERCEPTION ON THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE-SEEKING INTENTIONS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
Jamadar, Shamin (East Carolina University, 2018-12-07)Mental health issues are common among young adults, especially those attending colleges and universities. There has been a growing concern related to the number of unmet mental health concerns for students and the potential ... -
The Influence of Depression on Medication Adherence Among Cancer Survivors
Anthony, Scarlett L. (East Carolina University, 2019-04-30)Cancer survivorship is defined as “any person living with, through, and beyond cancer” which encompasses over 15.5 million Americans. Although rates of survivorship have increased, cancer survivor adherence rates are still ... -
The Relationship Between Stigma and Mood in College Students with Disabilities
Knox, Caroline (East Carolina University, 2023-12-15)Approximately 20% of college students report having a disability, including physical (visible), cognitive, and psychiatric (non-visible) disability types. Decades of research have documented negative stereotyping and ... -
The Weight of Words: How Word Choice Impacts the Perception of Weight Stigma in Various Settings
Muse, Emily (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Weight stigma is the systematic stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people based on their weight (Link & Phelan, 2001). Weight stigma has been extensively researched as a function of the setting of an ... -
Trait Aggression and Violent Video Games
Ruffin, Tanner Bryan (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The question as to what psychological effects violent video game content has on consumers has been the center of debate for decades. While many studies have been conducted with the intent of answering this question, a great ... -
Understanding Sexual Assault Victimization Among College Men: A Mixed Methods Approach
Downs, Emily M (East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)Introduction: Sexual assault is a major concern on college campuses, but most research has focused on women as victims and men as perpetrators. Despite this, there is evidence that men also experience sexual assault, albeit ... -
Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Honors College Students: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Walker, Carmen A (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)While the global COVID-19 pandemic altered all facets of life, an early focus was the field of higher education. Disruptions in normal instruction affected students and their abilities to connect and create, disrupting ... -
Use of Modular Therapy for School Age Children with Autism
Bille, Madison (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Research suggests that there is a need for treatments for school-age youth with ASD who are at-risk for anxiety Likewise, there is evidence that CBT may be effective with this group of students. Because ASD is a social ... -
You are who you eat with: How dining choices change in social scenarios
Nicoletti, Alexandra (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Social interactions play a key role in meal choice. Decisions on meal choice are made on factors such as personal preference, nutrition knowledge, convenience, hunger levels, economic factors, and psychological factors. ...