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The death of Pericles and the Peloponnesian War saw the clash of two very different political cultures as the conservative aristocracy came into contact with the demagogues. The conflict between them would have profound effects on Athenian politics as well as the outcome of the war itself as both tried to assert dominance in a chaotic period of change. War gave the demagogues the opportunity to achieve power at the expense of the aristocracy, as had happened during the Affair at Pylos, the Mysteries and the Herms, and the Trial of the Generals. However, war also gave aristocrats with oligarchic sympathies the opportunity to lash out against the demagogues and their assault on traditional modes of politics through events such as the Mutilation of the Herms and the Coup of the Four Hundred. The more the demagogues pushed, the more the aristocracy resisted with opportunists such as Alcibiades and Callixeinus manipulating the resulting chaos for personal gain. This vicious battle for control of Athens served to destabilize its society and pave the way for their eventual defeat at the hands of the Spartans. This thesis explores the role the Athenian demagogue played in the Peloponnesian war as well as their relationship to the traditional ruling class within democratic Athens.
ContributorsLanders, Andrew Dale (Author) / Simonton, Matt (Thesis director) / Stantchev, Stefan (Committee member) / School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2017-05
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The current study looked at weight stereotype presence and whether certain types of medical professionals held this bias over others. This study also investigated if there was a relation between medical professionals' self-esteem and the presence of the weight stereotype. By having a sample consisting of registered nurses, physician assistants, and medical doctors data was then collected within each group to analyze for any significant differences between the three levels of medical professionals. Eleven participants were guided through participation in the Harvard Implicit Association Test, specifically testing for weight stereotype presence, followed by responses to 50 true/false statements on the Sorensen Self-Esteem Test to measure the self-esteem of each participant. The participants within this study were 11 medical professionals, between the ages of 25 and 59, with 6 women and 5 men. The resulting sample consisted of 6 registered nurses, 3 physician assistants, and 2 medical doctors all currently practicing medicine in the state of Arizona, with the exception of 1 participant who is practicing in Colorado. This study was conducted through Qualtrics, an online database through Arizona State University. Upon completion of the study, 3 different tests were run using the data collected. The first was a between-subjects effect test to determine if there was a difference in stereotype presence among the three levels of medical professionals. The second test was a correlation between stereotype presence and the self-esteem each medical professional displayed. The third was a between-subjects effect test looking at self-esteem differences among the three levels of medical professionals. None of the tests yielded significant results, suggesting that there is no difference in weight stereotype presence or self-esteem among the three groups of medical professionals. The data also suggests that there is no correlation between a medical professionals' self-esteem and weight stereotype presence. Suggestions for future research within this paper have discussed ways to improve the current study in order to create significant results.
ContributorsFisher, Bobbi Paige (Author) / Lewis, Stephen (Thesis director) / Edwards, Alison (Committee member) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2017-05
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The gender gap in leadership has been shrinking over time, with women occupying 32% of managerial positions in 1983, and 40.5% of managerial positions in 2022 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2004, 2023). Within the United States, the cultural and social expectations for what it means to be a good leader include having agentic personality traits (Badura et al., 2018), being an active participant in group discussion (Bass, 1990), and expressing primarily achievement and antagonistic emotions (Fischbach et al., 2015). But, does a working man or woman’s desire to have children impact the way others perceive their ability to assume a position of leadership? Approximately one hundred and fifty college students and civil engineers were equally split into five groups. Four of the five groups were instructed to rate a different imaginary coworker, distinguished based on their gender and desire to have kids in the future. The fifth group was instructed to rate their ideal manager. All five groups used a descriptive index with 67 terms in order to complete their respective ratings. The results supported the hypothesis that men who want to have children have character traits that are most similar to those traits used to describe an ideal manager. However, the results did not support the hypothesis that women who want to have children would be least similar to the ideal manager group, as men who do not want to have children were rated least similar.
ContributorsDyer-McGowan, Karen (Author) / Koop, Gregory (Thesis director) / Holloway, Steven (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Professionals with frequent exposure to trauma from reading about or speaking with survivors are prone to experiencing second-hand trauma, also referred to as vicarious trauma. Because of the prevalence of second-hand trauma among professionals in the domestic violence field, the research question we aim to address is: how are domestic violence service providers in Arizona experiencing vicarious trauma? We used snowball and purposive sampling to gather survey data from 128 respondents, 86 of which were eligible for the study. To answer our exploratory question, we ran descriptive analyses of the participant responses and found our results supported the cognitive schema disruptions and memory changes hypothesized by McCann and Pearlman in their 1990 study. Additionally, we found Arizonan providers were more likely to report experiencing a schema disruption than a memory change and more likely to report experiencing vicarious resilience than traumatization from this work. Although there are a few limitations, the preliminary findings of this study can direct further research into analyzing vicarious trauma by type of profession within the domestic violence field and guide organizational leadership in ways to both normalize vicarious traumatization and support their employees experiencing vicarious trauma to prevent burnout.
ContributorsFurr-Johnson, Sage (Author) / Pizarro, Jesenia (Thesis director) / Wachter, Karin (Committee member) / AbiNader, Millan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / School of Social Work (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This paper explores the role of cultural competence and inclusivity in psychology, with a focus on the mental health needs of sexual and gender minorities and their experiences within mental healthcare and the criminal justice system. This work emphasizes the impact of cultural factors, such as gender identity and sexual orientation, on mental health outcomes and the importance of considering these factors in mental health care and psychological interventions. It also highlights the unique challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities and how these challenges are often exacerbated within the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system is a particularly harmful environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals, where discrimination, violence, and systemic biases perpetuate mental health disparities. Key themes of this paper include the importance of understanding sexual and gender identity development, the impact of stigma and discrimination, and the need for culturally informed care. Overall, this paper aims to advocate for more inclusive research, policy reform, and training in cultural competence in both general psychological practice and the criminal justice system. These goals would allow sexual and gender minorities to receive the support and recognition they need for improved mental health outcomes in both clinical and forensic settings.
ContributorsDominguez, Cecelia (Author) / Sturgess, Jessica (Thesis director) / Perkins, Haiden (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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The purpose of this study is to explore the connections between mental and physical health to figure skating, specifically in college students who are likely balancing scholarly and athletic demands. Participants included previous or current intercollegiate competitive figure skaters that are 18 years or older and were recruited by email and social media including Snapchat and Instagram. Participation in the survey was voluntary. After consenting to the study, participants completed the survey consisting of demographics and three standardized measures, the EAT-26 (Eating Attitudes Test), WPS (Weight Pressure in Sport), and The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
We had 78 participants with 86% being current intercollegiate figure skaters, and14% being alumni. The majority of our participants are within the age range of 18-24 years, identify as female, are in the Pacific section, are current intercollegiate skaters, and have 9+ years of skating experience. Analysis showed that 36% of participants indicated on some level that they struggle with their eating habits and 40% struggle with self-esteem, possibly due to pressures within the sport of figure skating. Other results in our study show that while athletes may feel pressure, 74% of skaters indicate that their peers within the sport do not pressure or ridicule other teammates regarding weight, and many skaters believe that there should not be a weight limit or stigma associated with the sport. It is possible to infer that athletes may have developed these self expectations through years of participation in figure skating, and participation with other intercollegiate team members may help increase self-confidence. Further research on how younger athletes may be impacted by pressures in their individual skating careers would be helpful in determining possible causes for insecurity in eating habits, self-esteem, and body image. In attempt to better the experience of skaters, it may be helpful to further explore in a future study the sources of stigmas relating to weight in the sport of figure skating.
ContributorsCooksey, Megan (Author, Co-author) / Bournias, Rachel (Co-author) / Racette, Susan (Thesis director) / Cisler, Sherry (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This study examines the relationship between sexual trauma, posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and DNA methylation, with a focus on evaluating the therapeutic potential of
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. The primary hypotheses posited that individuals with a history of sexual trauma would exhibit greater PTSD symptom severity at baseline and that trauma type would differentially influence both treatment outcomes and epigenetic changes. PTSD severity was assessed using the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5). DNA methylation profiles were analyzed at baseline and post-treatment in a subset of participants from a larger randomized controlled trial of MDMA-assisted therapy. Findings indicated that participants with sexual trauma reported significantly higher PTSD severity scores at baseline compared to those with other trauma types. However, baseline DNA methylation levels were not significantly associated with trauma type. Similarly, trauma type did not predict substantially overall treatment response. Differential DNA methylation changes were observed post-treatment concerning trauma type, particularly in genes implicated in stress response and neuroplasticity, including BRSK2, ADCYAP1, and NR3C1. These findings suggest that MDMA-assisted therapy may elicit trauma-specific epigenetic modifications, underscoring the potential for tailored therapeutic strategies based on trauma history.
ContributorsBinde-Pereira, Iana (Author) / Lewis, Candace (Thesis director) / Jimenez Arista, Laura (Committee member) / Ocampo Hoogasian, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor) / School of Social Work (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Bipolar disorder resources are abundant, yet most assume a reader who already commands psychological terminology and college-level literacy, leaving many spouses, parents, and friends unsure how to help when a loved one is diagnosed. This thesis addresses that gap by designing, building, and evaluating the Bipolar Support Network (BSN), a publicly available website that explains the disorder in plain language, models evidence-based support strategies, and offers a moderated peer forum.
The project began with a systematic review of 40 high-ranking online materials and two flagship print guides. Readability analyses (Flesch-Kincaid, SMOG) and qualitative content coding revealed that 78% of existing resources exceed a tenth-grade reading level, rely heavily on jargon, and rarely speak to carers’ emotional needs. Drawing on health-literacy scholarship, visual-communication principles, and first-person experience, BSN was then prototyped on Wix and iteratively refined with usability testing (n = 12 carers) until ≥ 90 % of testers could locate crisis information and describe two concrete support actions in under three minutes.
Key design features include: (1) five icon-rich infographics that condense complex topics such as hypomania vs. mania; (2) tabbed pages that layer information from “starter” definitions to deeper dives, maintaining a Flesch-Kincaid grade level of 7.8; (3) a three-channel community forum (Q&A, BSN Blog, General Discussion) that fosters mutual aid while preserving anonymity; and (4) an adaptive color palette (black, white, mental-health green) chosen for high contrast and calm affect. Post-launch analytics from the first eight weeks show a 4:37 average session duration and forum uptake by 38 registered members across five countries.
By pairing rigorous needs analysis with user-centered web design, the thesis demonstrates a scalable model for translating specialized mental-health knowledge into accessible, actionable tools—empowering carers and, ultimately, improving outcomes for individuals living with bipolar disorder.
ContributorsGuyton, Alyssa (Author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Sturgess, Jessica (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Navigating the educational world is challenging as a first-generation student. This challenge grows if the student experiences conflict with their cultural background, and the culture on campus. Mexican-American students are a point of interest for their acculturation, as they tend to be more acculturated towards their Mexican identity, despite being in an American environment (Edwards & Lopez, 2006). The goal of this qualitative research project is to explore some of the barriers, as well as the biggest tools of the Mexican-American undergraduate woman pursuing her education. This research study focuses on Mexican-American undergraduate female students ages 18-23 and their experiences surrounding university, particularly regarding their families involvement. Seven interviews were conducted utilizing a semi-structured interview guide with primarily open-ended questions, as well as directive and tour questions. After transcribing the interviews, the three biggest themes that were identified were Mexican Family Identity, Motivations for Pursuing Education, and Acculturation Obstacles Faced in Education. Each of these themes were reflected in the interviews conducted to varying degrees. The limitations of this study are due to time constraints, as well as the lack of previous research conducted on this specific demographic and topic. Future research should consider conducting longitudinal interviews, and interviewing a more diverse group of students from different universities.
ContributorsColin, Danilla (Author) / Cayetano, Catalina (Thesis director) / Xia, Mengya (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Sexsomnia, commonly known as “sleep sex”, is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal behavioral, experimental, or physiological events occurring in association with sleep, specific stages, or sleep-wake transitions (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p. 399). Within parasomnias, sexsomnia falls under “non-rapid eye movement [NREM] sleep arousal disorders” and is further classified as a “Sleep-related sexual behavior” under the umbrella of sleepwalking (APA, 2013, p. 400). Many individuals with sexsomnia have a history of sleepwalking in childhood. Researchers have found that childhood sexual trauma is a factor of sleepwalking in children. Sexsomnia also has many implications on the mental, physical, and social health of the people who experience the disorder, including guilt, shame, depression, suicidal thoughts, fear, and anxiety (Toscanini et al., 2021, pp. 177-178 and Toscanini et al., 2021, p. 180). It also places housemates at risk of victimization and leaves the sexsomniac without memories of the nocturnal events, which perpetuates a late diagnosis of the disorder and a forensic focus. This review aims to explore whether current literature and research justify further investigation into the relationship between sexual trauma and sexsomnia in women, including whether there is a higher prevalence of this behavior due to childhood/adolescent sexual trauma. Method: Fourteen literary articles and studies were collected from the Arizona State University library database. The literary articles and case studies were reviewed separately using qualitative and quantitative methods, including an Excel spreadsheet. Results: The study finds that current literature and research evidence justify further investigation into the relationship between childhood/adolescent sexual abuse and sexsomnia in women.
ContributorsFowler, Shannon (Author) / Jimenez Arista, Laura (Thesis director) / Sanchez, Francisco (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
Created2025-05