ERNI ADELINA
ADELINA.1@OSU.EDU
TEACHING AND LEARNING,
ADOLESCENT, POST-SECONDARY, & COMMUNITY LITERACIES
ADRIAN RODGERS, ADVISOR
IMPROVING MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND GLOBAL ISSUE AWARENESS FOR HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH READING AND IN-CLASS DISCUSSION
The government of Indonesia has a goal that in 2045 the country will achieve its gold milestone that is to become developed, modern and highly-educated and civilized population country. Supporting this great goal; education is the first gate; thus, a pedagogy in Multicultural Understanding and Global Issue Awareness is important to go global.
KRISTEN ARNOLD
ARNOLD.776@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, HUMAN NUTRITION
TONYA ORCHARD, ADVISOR
LAS-O3: A NOVEL DIETARY INTERVENTION TO REDUCE CHRONIC INFLAMMATION IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
LAS-03 (low added sugar, high fiber, omega-3 fatty acids) is a novel dietary intervention delivered to obese postmenopausal women by a registered dietitian. It is designed to reduce chronic inflammatory markers in the blood and risk for associated chronic diseases through improved diet quality.
ANA BROWN
BROWN.5546@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, KINESIOLOGY
SAMUEL HODGE, ADVISOR
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DIETARY HABITS AMONG BLACK AND HISPANIC ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN URBAN COMMUNITITIES
This literature review seeks to synthesize the research base on urban Black and Hispanic adolescent girls in regards to: (a) physical activity and dietary habits, (b) values, beliefs, and attitudes associated with physical activity and nutrition; and (c) intervention best practices for the target populations.
CHEUK HEE CHEUNG
CHEUNG.128@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, CONSUMER SCIENCES
TANSEL YILMAZER, ADVISOR
INFLUENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH ON PORTFOLIO CHOICE OF ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS
With an aging population, an increasing number of people are entering their retirement age. Many elderly people have mental health conditions which may affect their ability to manage their household portfolios appropriately. This study examines the effects of different mental health conditions on household portfolio choice.
JENNIFER COTTO
COTTO.4@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, KINESIOLOGY
KEELEY PRATT, ADVISOR
PARENT AND CHILD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIORS AND ENCOURAGEMENT AMONG A SAMPLE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES
The present study focuses on the relationship between African American primary caregivers and their child’s physical activity (PA) levels as well as parental support for PA. The goal is to reduce the present knowledge gap of PA behavior and support for this population, which will help improve the quality of life of African American families.
MARETHA DELLAROSA
DELLAROSA.1@OSU.EDU
TEACHING AND LEARNING, LANGUAGE, EDUCATION, AND SOCIETY
LAURIE KATZ, ADVISOR
EXPLORING STORY IN PICTURE BOOKS TO GAIN MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES
First graders can explore several elements of a story in picture books. It is essential that they not only read the story but also gain meaningful learning experiences. By attending the session, attendees will learn about how they use picture books as teaching sources.
SCOTT DUEKER
DUEKER.1@OSU.EDU
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION
HELEN MALONE, ADVISOR
COMPARISON OF VIDEO PROMPTING VERSUS IN-VIVO IN ACQUISITION OF SELF-CARE DAILY LIVING SKILLS
Individuals with developmental disabilities often have difficulty with personal care daily living skills. These difficulties can limit their independence and opportunities for work. To help determine best practice in teaching, this study will examine the difference in learning between a video prompting method and an in vivo teaching method.
KRISTIN FARLEY
FARLEY.119@OSU.EDU
TEACHING AND LEARNING,
READING & LITERACY IN EARLY & MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
SHAYNE PIASTA, ADVISOR
WHAT LANGUAGE AND LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES ARE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS PROVIDING, AND DOES IT DEPEND ON THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES?
This study examined which areas of language and literacy instruction early childhood educators target in their classrooms and whether instructional targets differed based on receipt of language and literacy or comparison professional development (PD). Classroom observations revealed limited but important instructional differences.
JIAQI HE
HE.779@OSU.EDU
TEACHING AND LEARNING,
FOREIGN, SECOND, & MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION
ALAN HIRVELA, ADVISOR
LANGUAGE LEARNING ANXIETY FOR CHINESE AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS WHEN SPEAKING—TAKING PERSONALITY AS AN INFLUENCE
First section would analyze the learning difficulties during the process of learning Chinese speaking for native English speakers. The role of language learning anxiety will be provided along with the possible solutions in the second part.In the last part, the two main personalities—Extroversion and Introversion will be compared and discussed.
LAURA HOPKINS
HOPKINS.774@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, HUMAN NUTRITION
CAROLYN GUNTHER
INTEGRATION OF YOUTH MENTORS IN A NUTRITION EDUCATION INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE WEIGHT STATUS AMONG DISADVANTAGE CHILDREN DURING SUMMER: A PILOT STUDY
The aim was to assess the impact of a child nutrition health behavior intervention on Youth Mentor’s own health through a triangulated, mixed methods approach. Primary study outcomes were health behaviors and weight status. Whole Fruit, Fruit Juice, Total Fruit, and Total Fruit and Vegetable intake increased.
STEPHANIE LEMUT
LEMUT.1@OSU.EDU
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION
RALPH GARDNER, ADVISOR
THE EFFECTS OF PEER-MEDIATED INTERVENTION ON INTRAVERBAL BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Children who struggle with verbal communication face challenges that persist throughout life; this is especially true for individuals with autism spectrum diagnoses. Therefore, this study is aimed towards determining if peers can be trained to aid in increasing the verbal communication skills of students with autism spectrum disorders.
LAKEESHA LEONARD
LEONARD.367@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, KINESIOLOGY
SAMUEL HODGE, ADVISOR
PROJECT LIFE: A CULTURALLY TAILORED, FAITH BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION INTERVENTION FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
This study assesses the effectiveness of Project LIFE (Lifestyle Improvement through Faith & Empowerment) – a culturally tailored, faith based intervention designed to increase physical activity (PA) and improve nutrition among African American women. A 10-week intervention will precede two assessment periods of PA and nutrition-related outcomes.
GLEIDES LOPES RIZZI & CELINE LOPES
LOPESRIZZI.1@OSU.EDU, LOPES.33@OSU.EDU
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION
RALPH GARDNER & BROOKE ENDERLE-PONTIOUS, ADVISORS
WHAT HAPPENS TO LEARNERS WITH ASD IN THE US AND OHIO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Outcomes (e.g., occupation, employment, education) guide transition planning. This study analyze Ohio and U.S. reports on the post-secondary outcomes (e.g., employment, unpaid volunteering, and internship) for youth with autism from 1995 to 2015, with the purpose of identifying channels to tailor successful transition planning with long term outcomes.
CAN LU
LU.1168@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, CONSUMER SCIENCES
JAY KANDAMPULLY, ADVISOR
THE INFLUENCE OF GENERATION Y’S INTERACTIONS ON SNSS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON CUSTOMER BRAND LOYALTY IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
This study aims to identify different dimensions of social interactions on SNSs, and to understand the relationship between Generation Y’s social interactions and their loyalty toward hospitality brands through SNSs. It contributes to present understanding on Generation Y’s brand loyalty and its antecedents for furthering theoretical development.
E. JUSTIN PAGE
PAGE.300@OSU.EDU
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION
ELEN MALONE, ADVISOR
ACQUISITION OF A FITNESS ROUTINE IN PEOPLE WITH A SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
The proposed study intends to teach students with a severe to profound intellectual disability to engage in a fitness routine that will consist of six exercises and a warm up period of stretching. Secondary measures will include assessing the preference of the students related to exercise, and heart rate.
FIRMAN PARLINDUNGAN
PARLINDUNGAN.1@OSU.EDU
TEACHING AND LEARNING,
READING & LITERACY IN EARLY & MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
ADRIAN RODGERS, ADVISOR
FAMILY LITERACY ENVIRONMENT OF ESL STUDENTS IN COASTAL AREA OF ACEH INDONESIA
This study will investigate family literacy environment of coastal area students of Aceh, Indonesia, in regards to second language acquisition, such as family learning behavior, parents-child’s interaction, and books availability. The site is a naturally remote coastal area. Interviews and observations will be conducted with 20 eighth graders’ families.
VICTOR POOL
POOL.43@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, HUMAN NUTRITION
SANJA ILIC, ADVISOR
CONSUMER FOOD SAFETY PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES IN COMMON AREAS IN MARKET-STYLE RESTAURANTS
The objective of this study was to determine the food safety perceptions, beliefs, and practices among market-style restaurant patrons. Findings highlight the importance of food safety in dining areas and will be used to develop effective interventions to improve behaviors related to prevention of foodborne disease in market-style restaurants.
ERIN ROBY
ROBY.108@OSU.EDU
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION
RALPH GARDNER, ADVISOR
THE EFFECTS OF FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING ON EMISSION OF INDEPENDENT MANDS AND REDUCTION OF PROBLEM BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH ASD
The proposed research will look at functional communication training and its ability to increase a student’s communication skills, during times when problem behaviors are likely to occur. By learning appropriate communication, it is hypothesized that the occurrence of communication related problem behaviors will decrease.
RACHEL SEAMAN
SEAMAN.72@OSU.EDU
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION
HELEN MALONE, MATTHEW BROCK, ADVISORS
VOCATIONAL SKILLS INTERVENTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
With a disproportionately high unemployment rate, employment has shown to be exceptionally difficult for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review focuses on vocational training interventions targeted for adolescents and adults with ASD. Intervention trends and recommendations for future research are discussed.
CHRISTOPHER TORRES
TORRES.191@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, KINESIOLOGY
SAMUEL HODGE, ADVISOR
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND HABITUATION IN HISPANIC ADOLESCENTS OF PUERTO RICO
Physical inactivity has been linked to increases in negative outcomes such as cardiovascular disease risk, obesity, and all-cause mortality. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between adolescent body mass Index and corresponding physical activity levels. The following is preliminary data analysis of a dissertation study.
TINGTING ZHANG
ZHANG.3703@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, CONSUMER SCIENCES
JAY KANDAMPULLY, ADVISOR
SERVICE INNOVATION: ENGAGING GENERATION Y TO CO-CREATE THROUGH MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
This study examines factors that entice Generation Y consumers to engage in co-creation activities with firms using mobile technologies. Structural equation modeling was performed to test the hypothesized model. Results indicate that Generation Y consumers are more likely motivated by their peers and other social components.
OLIVIA ZIMMER
ZIMMER.118@OSU.EDU
HUMAN SCIENCES, KINESIOLOGY
KEELEY PRATT, ADVISOR
PROVIDERS’ VIEWS ON FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN PEDIATRIC OBESITY TREATMENT
Clinicians working in pediatric obesity treatment settings are instructed to be family-based in their encounters; however, details about how to engage family members is largely unknown. The purpose of this project is to provide an assessment of clinicians’ perspectives on engaging family members in pediatric obesity treatment.