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Does Phrase-Formatted Text Improve Reading Comprehension? Taylor McCall, SLP 495: Independent Study Faculty Mentor: Professor Deborah Insalaco, Speech-Language Pathology Our goal is to confirm the efficacy of phrase-formatted (PF) text for improving reading comprehension in typical college students. PF text is parsed and spaced according to linguistic phrase boundaries and was first shown to assist low average college students comprehend reading passages. Later studies indicated better comprehension for typical college students as well (Bever, Jandreau, Burwell, Kaplan, and Zaenen, 1991; Jandreau and Bever, 1992). A limit to the studies was that Bever and his colleagues used between subjects design. We wish to compare reading comprehension performance within subjects to replicate the results indicating benefit and reduce the risk of confounding variables. Thirty undergraduate students will be recruited and their reading comprehension tested with the Nelson-Denny Reading Test (NDRT; Brown, Vick, Fishco, and Hanna, 1993) because the NDRT has the advantage of alternate forms. The students will be tested under two conditions, PF text and regular text. The order of presentation will be balanced and test sessions will occur at least a week apart. We anticipate better comprehension on the PF test. Presentation Type and Session: Poster V Don’t Hate Liberate: Suicide In the Gay and Lesbian Community Toccarra Baguma, HEW 411W: Critical Issues in Health and Wellness Faculty Mentor: Professor Barbara Olivieri, Health and Wellness Homosexuals and homosexuality have been ostracized in society for centuries. However, since the Gay Liberation Movement in the early seventies, homophobic views have become more public. Homophobia is displayed in schools, churches, and even in the homes of many Americans today, when these are the places young people should feel safe. Many of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, or LGBT youth, live in constant fear of others uncovering their sexual preference causing them to be treated as an outcast. Adolescence is a confusing time for all youth, however the pressure of suppressing one’s true feelings or disappointing family due to their sexual orientation can be too much for some, leaving them feeling desperate, alone, and suicidal. Healthy People 2020 states that LGBT youth are 2 to 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers (USHHS, 2012). Bullying is a direct cause of these suicidal thoughts and feelings. Bullying is the most common form of violence in society, becoming a major problem in schools. Over two-thirds of students believe that schools respond poorly to bullying; many students believe that help from an authority figure is infrequent and/or ineffective (Cohn & Canter, 2003). Schools need to institute zero tolerance when it comes to bullying. Parents need to become more involved in their children’s lives and Health and Wellness increase pressure on schools to mandate early intervention, teacher training, and developing a positive school environment. Lastly, parents and teachers must come together to convince their elected officials to create stricter laws prosecuting bullying as a hate crime. The time to take a stand and teach tolerance is not after a child takes their own life, but now, while they are still here so we can give these children the tools they need to flourish toward their fullest potential. Presentation Type and Session: Poster IV Drinking Young Philip Dulmage, HEW 411W: Critical Issues in Health and Wellness Faculty Mentor: Professor Barbara Olivieri, Health and Wellness Research has discovered that alcohol is the reason for 79,646 deaths between the years 2001-2005 (USHHS, 2012). A considerable amount of deaths can be attributed to excessive alcohol use raising questions that lead to further research. Inquiries surrounding the topic examine adults raised in single-parent households and the effects that had on their personal intake of alcohol; supervised exposure increasing or decreasing alcohol abuse in those 18 years and older; and the comparison of death rates in relation to legal drinking ages of 18 and 21. Through information gathered, deaths attributed to alcohol have increased. Excessive alcohol use can lead to accidents, violence, and alcohol poisoning (USHHS, 2012). College students especially are prone to deaths related to binge drinking (Hingson, 2002). Current data does not indicate consistency with the legal drinking age of 18 verses 21 and how it relates to abuse and accidents, however, college administrators add that the drinking age of 21 had a more negative effect on campus life than when it was 18 (Lonnstrom, 1985). Studies have also shown that those who have their first alcoholic drink before the age of 15 are more likely to develop a dependence on alcohol (USHHS, 2003). Finally, children raised in a single-parent household do not necessarily increase their risk of alcohol abuse, but chaos in the home, ineffective parenting, and divorce does increase their risk (USHHS, 2003). Recommendations include having more sobriety checkpoints around college campuses; increasing the number of parents who discuss the consequences of excessive alcohol abuse with their children; increasing support groups for alcoholics; and increasing the number of physicians who discuss the consequences of excessive alcohol abuse with parents. Presentation Type and Session: Poster III The Effectiveness and Safety of Ginkgo Biloba Emily Wax and Hillary Turkovitz, NFS 330: Seminar on Complimentary and Alternative Nutrition Faculty Mentor: Professor Suk Oh, Dietetics and Nutrition The leaves of the ginkgo biloba have been widely used for centuries as an herbal medicine for memory enhancement, dementia, vascular insufficiency, and central nerve system disorders. 75
76 Health and Wellness There has been a lot of controversy over the effectiveness of ginkgo biloba. We examined peer-reviewed research to enhance our understanding of its role in mental health. Our Poster examined the claims made about the effectiveness, the methods of supplementation, and the possible dangers of using ginkgo biloba. Functional claims made about ginkgo biloba include its use in supporting cognitive function and encouraging blood flow to the brain and extremities. It, therefore, has been used for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Reynaud’s syndrome, peripheral vascular disease, glaucoma, and sexual dysfunction. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) is made from the leaves of the tree and can be found in tablets, capsules, and teas. Ginkgo biloba extract is composed of two major components–ginkgo flavonglycosides and terpene lactones – and standardized extraction methods are used to ensure that these compounds are in the proper ratio. Ginkgo biloba does have some potential safety concerns. It may interact with some medications and other supplements, including ibuprofen, anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs, anti-seizure medications, St. John’s Wort, glutamine, and melatonin. Some contraindications for use include pregnancy and breast-feeding, Diabetes Mellitus, and bleeding disorders. Presentation Type and Session: Poster IV Emotional Intelligence and Alcohol In the Family Tricia Lewis, SWK 307: Human Behavior 1 Faculty Mentor: Professor Patrick Dexter, Social Work Emotional intelligence (EI) is a skill that should be acquired at a young age and used throughout a person’s lifetime. EI is beneficial in enabling a person to react favorably in negative situations. It also allows individuals to attune themselves to the feelings of others, ensuring strong and healthy relationships. The consequences of not developing or having low EI can be the determining factor between whether an individual has a fulfilling life or falls short of happiness. An individual is more likely to develop emotional intelligence if he or she was brought up in an environment that encourages positive thinking and behaviors. An individual that grows up with an alcoholic parent is less likely to be exposed to positive attitudes and behaviors and therefore less likely to possess EI. The research below looks at the possible connection between growing up in an alcoholic household and the development of emotional intelligence. I have reviewed studies conducted on children’s EI and compared them with studies done on the children in alcoholic families. From my research I have found compelling evidence that suggests a connection between a child’s low EI and their upbringing in an alcoholic family. Presentation Type and Session: Poster V How Multi-Cultural Exposure Impacts the Social Health of College Students Alexis Amankwanor, Health and Wellness Mentors: Professor Sarah Finocchario-Kessler, Preventive Medicine and Public Health (Kansas University Medical Center) and Dr. Sandra Washington, Director, McNair Scholars Program This research project will explore whether studying abroad or being exposed to various cultures has an impact on the social health of college students. There are many programs that would be able to provide testimonials about the impact studying abroad has on students, but they are often based on individual’s experiences and is not measured in a way to provide concrete findings that support the testimonials. The goal of this project is to bridge that gap and provide a way to measure student’s experience abroad and assess the effects it has on their social health. The students that will be participating are students from the Semester at Sea voyage in Fall 2011 operated by the nonprofit Institute for Shipboard Education administered through the University of Virginia. This program offers rigorous coursework coupled with field assignments and service learning for students from a variety of universities (SAS). The estimated number of participants is between 300-400 students. Pre quiz evaluation forms will be distributed the week the program commences and the post quizzes will be distributed a week before the program ends. Three domains of social health will be measured; intrapersonal satisfaction, interpersonal satisfaction and future aspirations. The findings of this research project is currently under way, by being able to effectively assess study abroad programs, administrators will be able to serve students and their needs more effectively. This service along with others can help and guide students looking to cope with certain conditions they may face and their overall success during their collegiate career and beyond. Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Social Sciences Implementation and Evaluation of the “Got Health?” Program Samantha Panzica, Jason Ribbeck, and Joelle DelMonte, HEW 488: Internship Mentors: Dr. Jonathan Lindner, Center for Health and Social Research and Dr. William Wieczorek, Center for Health and Social Research The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of the “Got Health?” program, a youth wellness based program specifically focused on enhancing one’s health knowledge while providing necessary tools needed to adopt and maintain positive health behaviors and improving self-worth. The study aims to assess the health knowledge of the one hundred public, private, and charter school seventh and eighth grade youth who attended the 17th Annual Youth Police Academy at Buffalo Police Headquarters on Saturday March 24, 2012. The survey topics include key measures of overall health, including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, alcohol and drug consumption, perceived risk of harm from use, mental and social awareness, and demographics (age, ethnicity, gender,
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