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This thesis examines the long-term impacts of court adjudication versus family mediation on children affected by divorce. Through surveys and expert interviews, the study explores perceptions of emotional well-being, conflict resolution outcomes, and family dynamics across both processes. Findings suggest that mediation is often perceived as more supportive of children's emotional adjustment compared to court proceedings. These results highlight the importance of promoting alternative dispute resolution methods to better serve families during separation.
ContributorsKelley, Peter (Author) / Feffer, Ariel (Co-author) / Hoekstra, Valarie (Thesis director) / Simhony, Avital (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis aims to understand the most important steps to becoming a global citizen. To achieve this goal, it is important to understand the rise of human interconnectedness in recent times and the struggles that people face when trying to better understand the world. Globalization and social media, among other factors, have pushed people to learn about new cultures and regions more than ever before. People’s experiences and thoughts are now available immediately, and this has led to interesting connections forming across the globe. Although conflict is still present in various places, and barriers between governments still exist, people remain eager to become global citizens. Practices such as mastering new languages, building empathy with those in difficult situations, recognizing human rights, understanding trauma, and identifying misinformation are all crucial steps to becoming more in tune with the rest of the world. Bypassing obstacles that stop us from being curious about people with different traditions and mentalities will help us create a more united and effective world full of global citizens!
ContributorsBlanco Barajas, Sergio (Author) / Jakubczak, Laura (Thesis director) / Niebuhr, Robert (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis explores the structure, operations, and organization behind the Enterprise Policy Analysis Group (EPAG). EPAG is a team of student policy analysts nested within Arizona State University (ASU) who research and report on topics of interest to ASU’s Executive Leadership and President Michael Crow. The team’s work is both policy analysis and consulting, and is performed by both students and professionals. The thesis deconstructs EPAG and separates it into components. From here, the thesis analyzes how the team interacts with ASU’s leadership as well as itself. The team’s operations and tools it uses are also analyzed, forming a cohesive picture of how EPAG runs. The team performs well in terms of its research output and treats its staff with respect. Rather, this report identifies opportunities to improve issues such as miscommunication and offers solutions to erroneous work processes that sometimes hinder the team. Much of this can be addressed by reconnecting the team’s work to its purpose—to provide high-quality, neutral, evidence-based information that informs leadership. Bolman and Deal’s (2021) theoretical framework, Reframing Organizations, 7th Edition, is then used to reframe EPAG within four frames to break apart and analyze the structural, human resources, political, and symbolic components of the team. In applying the frames, the thesis shows how structural hierarchy, human motivation, internal politics, and symbolic meaning are active in even small teams, such as EPAG. The thesis then identifies four opportunity areas: (1) adjusting current EPAG guiding documents, (2) aligning project phases with team expectations, (3) improving internal communication and task delegation, and (4) enhancing research consistency and validity. From here, solutions are proposed, such as guiding documents, creating clearer alignment tools, better structuring communication strategies, and revising research practices, to aid EPAG in improvement.
ContributorsSchneider, Jaden (Author) / deLusé, Stephanie (Thesis director) / Goshert, Maxwell (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Ballot Binge is a Tinder-style app designed to help you learn about political candidates and propositions at both the national and local level. The app gives you clear, unbiased, and easy-to-understand information, so you can feel confident about the choices you make when voting.
Whether you're deciding on a new mayor, a school measure, or even the next president, Ballot Binge makes it simple to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
ContributorsHumble, Kennedi (Author) / Jarnagin, Kenzie (Co-author) / Hebert, Mckenzie (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Pierce, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Ballot Binge is a tinder style app designed to help you learn about political candidates and propositions at both the notional and local level. The app gives you clear, unbiased, and easy to understand information, so you can feel confident about the choices you make when voting. Whether youre deciding on a new mayor, a school measure, or even the next president, Ballot Binge makes it simple to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
ContributorsJarnagin, Kenzie (Author) / Hebert, Mckenzie (Co-author) / Humble, Kennedi (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Pierce, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionExamines healthcare inequity regarding neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disabilities. Discusses implications in regard to race, income levels, geographical location, and culture. Proposes policy recommendations for discussed issues that were found.
ContributorsCooper, Andrew (Author, Co-author) / Lynch, John (Thesis director) / Takada, Emy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Thunderbird School of Global Management (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionStasia’s Formulation is a clean, effective skincare line promoting confidence while educating users on the ingredients through an accessible QR code on the products. This creates a sense of comfort when using the products. We focused specifically on a healing lip serum.
ContributorsLepore, Sophia (Author) / Schmidt, Lindsey (Co-author) / Waterworth, Alysa (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / McCreless, Tam (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Whether countries have a moral obligation to open or close their borders is one of today's most urgent ethical and political questions. Immigration is frequently considered a threat to national security, impacting public sentiment and creating anxiety and hostility; yet, a lack of effective strategies to control these dynamics has only exacerbated negative rhetoric and resulted in ineffective policy responses. This paper examines the arguments posed by different authors both against and for open borders. Christopher Wellman and David Miller advance arguments for closed borders, and arguments for open borders are advanced by Chandran Kukathas and Bas Van der Vossen. In this paper, I will defend open borders and offer the strongest arguments against this view; then, I will respond to these objections to defend my conclusion. In my view, open borders allow the permissible entry of individuals such as refugees, asylum seekers, economic immigrants (including permanent or temporary work and school visas), and guest workers. This paper advocates for a balanced strategy to open borders that preserves the moral obligation to promote free mobility while also addressing concerns about security and resource management. While I accept the ethical case for open borders, I also suggest practical steps like background checks and reasonable surveillance to reduce security threats. This paper advocates for legal immigration pathways rather than providing residency or citizenship to undocumented individuals who entered the nation illegally.
ContributorsYakpogoro, Lelee (Author) / de Marneffe, Peter (Thesis director) / Botham, Thad (Thesis director) / Woodall, Gina (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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The idea that society was at one point matriarchal, whether or not true, has an important impact on not only feminist studies, but across many disciplines. My thesis is an intersectional analysis of matriarchal prehistory focusing mainly on the discourse surrounding the myth amongst feminist scholars, but also makes space for historical, anthropological, and theological studies as well. By studying prevalent myths about prehistory, we can understand how they influence our personal and social interactions with all these fields.
ContributorsMartin, Sarah (Author) / Wright, Kent (Thesis director) / Rap, Emily (Thesis director) / Ripley, Charles (Committee member) / Graboswki, Hannah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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The increasing demand for sustainable food systems has led to the widespread adoption of certification labels that claim to uphold environmental, social, and economic responsibility in food production. However, the extent to which these labels truly reflect sustainability remains a subject of debate. This research examines three widely recognized food labels—USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified, and Rainforest Alliance Certified—using a structured scorecard based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework. The study evaluates the effectiveness of these labels in addressing the Triple Bottom Line (environmental, social, and economic sustainability) by systematically analyzing publicly available documentation. Contrary to the author’s hypothesis, the Rainforest Alliance Certified label scored the lowest (0.29), while USDA Organic performed the best (0.50), with Fair Trade Certified falling in between (0.42). The findings highlight inconsistencies in how sustainability is measured across labels, with significant gaps in supply chain regulation, transportation emissions, and demographic representation. Moreover, the study underscores how government-mandated labels, such as USDA Organic, tend to exhibit stronger scientific backing and regulatory enforcement, leading to more rigorous sustainability criteria. The research ultimately reveals that while sustainability certification labels offer a useful framework for guiding consumer choices, they lack comprehensive oversight and standardization, limiting their efficacy as true indicators of sustainability. Future work should focus on refining sustainability metrics to better integrate supply chain considerations, packaging sustainability, and equity in food production.
ContributorsReiter, Grace (Author) / Boyer, Treavor (Thesis director) / Mahalov, Alex (Committee member) / Eikenberry, Steffen (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05