• Reflections of milestones associated with the transition to adulthood during COVID-19 pandemic 

  Baus, Desiree (Wichita State University, 2023-04-14)

  In response to the novel COVID-19 virus, many state governments imposed stay at home orders that dramatically altered the ways in which institutions operate, forcing college students to adapt to different modes of ...

• Investigating experiences of joy among LGBTQ young adults 

  Abeywickrama, Amanda (Wichita State University, 2023-04-14)

  As social sciences tend to gravitate towards studying discrimination, stigma and other negative experiences faced by marginalized groups, scholarly studying of joy is vital to foster positivity in our communities. While ...

• Obesity classification from facial images using deep learning 

  Siddiqui, Hera (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a serious health problem that is on the rise both in the United States and globally. Obesity is frequently defined using the clinical Body Mass Index (BMI) ratio of height and weight. Overweight ...

• Reddit discussions of compassion fatigue 

  Malone, Stormy (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  Compassion fatigue is a serious concern for those expressing compassion chronically (Vu & Bodenmann, 2017). It occurs when the stress of expressing compassion leaves a person unable to continue to care for others (Ledoux, ...

• Understanding the prevalence of gestational diabetes in urban and rural communities in Kansas 

  Ali, Umama (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Gestational diabetes is one of the most common medical conditions women encounter during pregnancy and is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, perinatal and neonatal morbidity, and long-term ...

• Generation Z: A study of its workplace communication behaviors and future preferences 

  Bredbenner, Jamie (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  Research shows that Generation Z is the largest generation in the U.S. and will soon represent the majority of America's economy and its workplace. Generation Z is joining the staffs of more and more companies each year ...

• Marital happiness and sexual behaviors of older adults 

  Thompson, Brynn (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)

  The quality of a marriage or partnership can have a substantial impact on many areas of life. A good working relationship can be a significant resource for coping with difficult life situations and stress and may contribute ...

• Teen dating violence among sexual minority youth: Predictions and trends using the YRBS 2017 

  Wooley-Snider, Jamie (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)

  Previous studies suggest that sexual minority youth report higher frequencies of victimization of teen dating violence (physical and sexual) than their heterosexual peers. This study explores the relationship between sexual ...

• Racial presentations among players of NBA2K19 

  Schachle, Jessica (Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)

  The basketball court has traditionally proven to be a safe space for African American individuals who were usually excluded from other public areas. Basketball was seen as a way to increase status within the community, and ...

• Native American women: searching for representation amid cultural appropriation, sexual objectification and modern invisibility on social media 

  Wooley-Snider, Jamie (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)

  Contemporary views and definitions about what constitutes a Native American woman are elusive. Websites like Pinterest, Facebook, and Google allow users to search using the criteria Native American women, but what criteria ...

• Online reactions to a new discipline policy 

  Schachle, Jessica (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)

  At the beginning of the 2017 school year, Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson sought to fix the behavior problem that had begun to spiral out of control within the Wichita Public School system. To counteract this problem, ...

• We're all belchers: finding a new American family in the animated world of Bob's burgers 

  Smith, Shelby (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)

  Bob's Burgers, an animated television show airing on FOX, tells the story of the Belcher family. The Belcher's own a burger restaurant and the show explores all of the day-to-day mishaps that tend to occur. While the show ...

• Living loud: is nickelodeon's "the loud house" the next cartoon for young feminists? 

  Kimble, Kallie (Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)

  Children's programming has gone through some drastic changes over the years as animation technology has improved and as cultural norms have shifted. Female cartoon characters are portrayed in roles today that they were not ...

• Gaming as a path to sexual assault: a content analysis of fan comments in response to a virtual reality sexual assault discussion 

  Wilson, Derek (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Trends in technology include the use of virtual reality (VR) and providing side gaming options. Scholars of popular culture have drawn attention to gender troupes and the sexualized nature of video game content. The current ...

• Marathon runners' motivations and use of social media for social support 

  Waldman, Brittany A. (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  We live in a world that promotes regular physical activity. One physical activity that is swooping the nation is marathon running. Research has found that since 1990 participation in long distance running in the United ...

• What's there to say about those little libraries? 

  Siwierka, Julia K. (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  This project explores the phenomenon of mobilizing communities to read through pop-up libraries, specifically Little Free Libraries. These birdhouse-like "take a book, leave a book" systems have the capability of eradicating ...

• Title IX policy: a reflection on the framing of sexual misconduct on college campuses 

  Quinn, Karson (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  This pilot research project utilizes a mixed methods approach to compare the Title IX policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct amongst a purposive sample of 12 public, 4-year colleges & universities that had ...

• Predictors of patient inclusion in treatment decisions: evidence from the 2013 medical expenditure panel survey 

  Pfannenstiel, Ashton (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  This study explores the relationship between patient race/ethnicity and inclusion in treatment decisions using the 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data (N = 21690). A binary logistic regression was conducted to examine ...

• White women for Trump: an analysis of political commentaries 

  Garza, Dorothy Drew (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Donald Trump's Presidential Candidacy produced widespread controversy, particularly concerning discussions of race and gender relations. Despite these controversies, 53% of white women voters voted for Trump. White women ...

• Developing a quantitative risk assessment model for a non-profit mentorship program in Wichita, Kansas 

  Waldman, Brittany (Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)

  One of the most serious challenges facing any social service, non-profit organization is ensuring that the appropriate services are being matched with the individuals who most need these services. Previous research has ...

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