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An exploration of the link between narcissism, masochism, and crime in a post-incarcerated sample
(National Medical Association, 2023-08)This study examined the relationship between narcissism, masochism, and violent criminal justice involvement. Current interventions used with offender populations target traits such as antisocial personality but typically ... -
The Roles of Anger, Conflict With Parents and Peers, and Social Reinforcement in the Early Development of Physical Aggression
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-01)This chapter examines the origins of physical aggression and violence from a developmental perspective. It focuses on how anger regulation and social contingencies in parent-child and peer interaction contribute to early ... -
Corrigendum: Acceptance and commitment therapy preceded by attention bias modification on residual symptoms in depression: a 12-month follow-up
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023-08)In the published article, there was an error in the Acknowledgments section. The Coperio Centre was mentioned as an external recruitment site. However, no participants were recruited from the Coperio Centre. The corrected ... -
Moral disengagement, empathy, and bidirectional intimate partner violence in young adulthood: A short-term longitudinal study
(Wichita State University, 2023-07)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue in the United States, with emerging research emphasizing its bidirectional nature. Longitudinal studies demonstrate that bidirectional intimate partner violence (BIPV) ... -
An exploration of the relationship between figurative language interpretation and cognitive abilities
(Wichita State University, 2023-07)Figurative language appears to be a viable method for examining one’s abstract reasoning abilities, as it requires one to make interpretations and inferences based on social context and prior knowledge. Deficits in figurative ... -
The future of third wave cognitive behavior therapies
(Springer International Publishing, 2022-10-18)A projection of where the third wave of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) may be headed is offered using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as an example. The increasing emergence of a process-based therapy (PBT) ... -
"It made me feel like someone wasn't doing their job:" Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) victim notifications and institutional betrayal by the criminal legal system
(Routledge, 2023-07-04)In the United States, sexual assault survivors are advised to have a medical forensic exam and the collection of a sexual assault kit (SAK) to preserve biological evidence (e.g. semen, blood, saliva, hair) if they are ... -
Introduction to volume 2 -- COVID-19 and vulnerable populations
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023-08-23)As COVID-19 continues to evolve and shape our world, the impact has had a long-lasting effect particularly on vulnerable populations. In this second volume we explore COVID-19's synergistic effects on BIPOC communities and ... -
Numerosity depends on normalized contrast energy: Review and square-root law model
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-10)The perceived numerosity of many randomly-located items of fixed contrast depends on the integrated contrast energy (CE) of the display. We show here that a model based on ?(CE), normalized by contrast amplitude, can fit ... -
Organizational readiness and response during COVID-19: Reflections from a sexual assault agency serving a predominately African American community
(Springer Publishing Company, 2023-06-01)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced victim service organizations to establish new service provision protocols to include remote/telehealth services. We conducted N = 12 qualitative interviews with sexual ... -
Not according to plan: Cognitive failures in marksmanship due to effects of expertise, unknown environments, and the likelihood of shooting unintended targets
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-10-01)Shooting errors have multi-faceted causes with contributing factors that include sensorimotor activity and cognitive failures. Empirical investigations often assess mental errors through threat identification, yet other ... -
Understanding contributing factors for pedestrian and cyclist crashes and fatalities in the city of Wichita
(Wichita State University, 2023-05)As more people walk and bike in their communities, there is a corresponding increase in the number of crashes with motor vehicles. In 2018, approximately 5,977 pedestrians and 783 cyclists’ deaths were reported in the U.S. ... -
Preliminary evaluation of project Wichita Overdose Recovery Kit Expedited Delivery (WORKED)
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-14)Substantial increases in opioid overdose deaths underlie the need for the implementation of harm reduction strategies. One such harm reduction strategy entails improved access to naloxone, a medication that rapidly reverses ... -
Judgments of difficulty in the presence of automation
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-14)As humans continue to incorporate automation into professional and personal settings, researchers are forced to reconsider how humans make judgments in a world where we are increasingly reliant on automated systems to meet ... -
Exploring pre-implementation perceptions of integrated care in a university setting
(Taylor & Francis, 2023-04-24)Objective: To examine providers' perceptions of integrated care prior to the merger of a university's student health center and counseling services. Participants: Seventeen providers across student health services (n?=?9) ... -
Cyber expert feedback: Experiences, expectations, and opinions about cyber deception
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-07-01)Human behavior is a critical, yet under-studied topic in cybersecurity. Among the techniques used for cyber defense, for cyber deception, a better understanding of human perception and behavior is crucial. To this point, ... -
A study of area judgments under distorted room conditions
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An investigation of needs of nursing students by interaction methodology
(Wichita State University, 1956-12)This study seeks to determine, l. The specific needs revealed by student nurses. 2. The fluctuation of these needs as the student progresses through the school. -
Why do rape victimization rates vary across studies? A meta-analysis examining moderating variables
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-07-01)Research studies have identified multiple study- and sample-related factors that predict variation in the proportion of participants who report experiences of rape (non-consensual oral, anal, or vaginal penetration obtained ... -
Reproductive justice for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color: Uprooting race and colonialism
(Wiley Periodicals LLC, 2021-11-01)Historically, atrocities against Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color's (BIWoC)reproductive rights have been committed and continue to take place in contemporary society. The atrocities against BIWoC have been fueled by ...