Putting Theory into Practice: Transferring Creativity into Community Wisdom III (2008)

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Conference held April 11-12, 2008.

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Why do Reginans feel safe in “Canada’s Worst Neighbourhood”?
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) McIntyre, Amanda; Brand, John; Guest, Maegan; Partyka, Jamie; Relkey, Kristen; Scott, Craig; Tyminski, Nathan; Will, Natasha
A recent article in a popular news magazine cites Regina as home to Canada’s worst neighbourhood, portraying the city as dangerous and overrun by violent crime. Whether or not this portrayal is fair, Regina in fact typically ranks among the cities with the highest rates of homicide and violent offences in the country. In Regina, however, the article was met with surprise and disbelief, with residents asserting that their city is safer than larger centres such as Toronto and Vancouver. Thus, there appears to be a large disparity between actual and perceived rates of crime in Regina. To understand the source of this discrepancy, 54 Reginans estimated the relative frequency of crime in their own city in comparison to five other Canadian cities. They also estimated the proportion of instances of three crimes in five areas of Regina. The results showed that Reginans were generally aware of the city’s reputation for high crime, estimating its crime rates among the highest of the cities surveyed. Nevertheless, Regina’s perceived crime rates were much lower than actual rates, and Regina was ranked as the safest of the six cities. Rates were underestimated for cities participants were most familiar with (Edmonton and Winnipeg) and overestimated for cities with the largest populations (Toronto and Vancouver). Additionally, Reginans overestimated the proportion of crime taking place in North Central and Downtown, areas with relatively small populations. Taken together, the results suggest that crime perceptions are distorted by cognitive biases, specifically base-rate neglect and self-serving bias. Despite its high crime rate, Reginans generally feel their city is safe. We investigated the source of this discrepancy and found evidence to suggest it arises from several well-known cognitive biases.
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Trials on constructing an accelerometer-based conducting system
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Peng, Lijuan; Gerhard, David
Computer-based conducting systems are augmented music performance direction. Gestural interfaces have been used to provide a natural way to manipulate the system. These systems employed various sensors to capture gesture data. Collected sample data was then analyzed and used to identify gestures. This presentation provides some trials on construcing a conducting system based on an accelerometer sensor. The movement of the right arm of a conductor is traced by an accelerometer sensor. The sample data is received via bluetooth and saved into a text file. 2-dimensional data are extracted from 3-dimensional data. Then the feature sequence is fed into a model to calculate two parameters of that model. This model can be used to classify a conducting gesture. Our system supports three beat-patterns: 2-beat conducting gesture, 3-beat conducting gesture and 4-beat conducting gesture. Each beat pattern corresponds to a model. The system is intended to aid the learning and practice of conducting gestures which is only supported by a few systems before. The system implementation is at a preliminary stage. Many tasks are able to be done in future. Different models can be used to represent beat patterns. Camera, instead of or combined with the accelerometer sensor, will be used to collect sample data. This presentation introduces our trials on constructing an accelerometer-based conducting system to help the learning and practice of conudcting gestures.
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Special Trend of surface ozone observed at industrial site, in Chennai
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Murugan, Pulikesi
In this study, the trend of surface ozone (O3) concentration was observed by continuous monitoring in the Industrial and coastal site Chennai, India during the period 07th October 2005 to 18th January 2006. The relationships between the ambient concentrations of O3 with oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), temperature, wind speed and relative humidity were also observed simultaneously. The diurnal variation profile experienced in November - January is rather typical for an area not influenced by local sources. No remarkable change in O3 concentrations was observed at night except in the month of October. The monthly average maximum O3 concentration was 44.3 ppb recorded during nighttime in the month of January 2006. This may be due to the high ozone in the night at Ennore due to advection of ozone from near by high ozone concentration site. The effect of meteorological parameters particularly on temperature is observed.
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Do mixed electoral systems encourage voter turnout?
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Button, Patrick
Most of the literature on how different electoral systems affect voter turnout compares plurality-majority systems with proportional representation systems. There is, however, little research on how mixed systems affect voter turnout. My research uses a large international data set of parliamentary elections between 1960 and 2000 to investigate if there is any difference in voter turnout between mixed systems, plurality-majority systems, and proportional representation systems. A regression model is used to model voter turnout to empirically determine the extent to which the electoral system matters in determining voter turnout. The results of this research are particularly important for countries or provinces that are considering electoral reform to a mixed system as a way to mitigate decreasing voter turnout. The research will indicate if electoral reform will help increase voter turnout, or if it will be a failed attempt. My research uses a large international data set to run a regression model to determine if mixed electoral systems encourage voter turnout more than plurality-majority systems and proportional representation systems.
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Risk Behaviours for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Bremner, Dawn N.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are completely preventable yet they continue to effect approximately 1% of Canadians (Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2005). FASD refers to a spectrum of disorders that is the result of prenatal alcohol exposure. Numerous prevention campaigns have been conducted to increase awareness of FASD and to inform women of childbearing age of the consequences of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. However, little research has been done to test whether increased awareness actually aids in prevention. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB; Ajzen & Madden, 1986) has served as the theoretical grounding for prevention of several undesirable health outcomes but this was its first application to the prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure. The TPB examines how a person’s behavior is influenced by attitudes, beliefs about control over behaviour, perceptions of others’ beliefs and intentions. Participants’ behaviour was assessed approximately four weeks after their attitudes, beliefs and perceptions were assessed. In addition, half the participants received information about FASD to see whether increased awareness about the disorder lead to any changes in behaviour. The implications of the results of the research for future prevention campaigns are discussed. This study examines the relationship between awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Self-Efficacy in Sport - An Application to Sports Officials
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Chomos, Adam; Dorsch, Kim
Self-efficacy is the degree to which an individual feels competent and confident in carrying out specific behaviours and tasks towards a specific outcome. In the context of sport, self-efficacy research has been conducted and applied only in athletes and coaches. While understanding the implications of self-efficacy in athletes and coaches is critical, there is a group of 'athletes' that have been neglected with research in the area of self-efficacy. We recognize this group as sports officials. To understand how self-efficacy affects sports officials, the first step is to determine what skills and abilities are necessary for successful officiating. The purpose of this research is to identify specific skills and abilities deemed essential by officials for successful officiating experiences. Provincial sports associations will be contacted to give consent and provide support to approach their membership. Participants will be asked to complete an email-based, open-ended questionnaire. The questionnaire is designed to identify those skills necessary for officiating. Content analysis will be used to uncover themes among the responses. This study will allow future research to develop scales to be administered to sports officials, and integrate psychological skills training programs to improve officials' self-efficacy in areas where it is reported as low. This honours research project is designed to better understand how self-efficacy applies to sports officiating.
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Noise Impact at Dorval Residential Area
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Ahmied, Abdalbast
The consequence of any airport operation results in environmental impacts associated with high levels of noises and vibrations. These possibly will have severe negative effects to workers and surrounding residents and their properties. Here we look at the noise impacts associated with the operation of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Canada. Field measurements were taken in order to determine noise levels at different locations at the surrounding residential area of the airport. First, the study discusses the fundamentals of sound, such as physics, concept, intensity and speed of sound. In addition, the study reviews other studies and models that related to this study. For example,six-step model and Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau Model. Moreover, the discussion covers Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in terms of background information, environmental policy and sounds cape management. Finally, A case study is discussed in details, such as methodology, results of noise levels and evaluates the noise impact using Canadian standards for residential areas. The project will focus on the basic physics of sound, such as the concept of sound, sound intensity, speed of sound, sound pressure level, and noise and its exposure level.
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The Relationship between the 2D:4D Ratio and Emotional Abilities in Adults with Attention/Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Morhart, Heidi; Tottenham, Laurie Sykes
Emotional recognition is an essential component of interpersonal relationships. Recent research has suggested that high prenatal androgen exposure is later associated with impaired social and emotional skills in children and adults. Related to this, a separate area of research has found that individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) demonstrate impaired processing of social and emotional information compared to matched samples of non-ADHD controls. Further, both attentional and emotional abilities have shared neural correlates. Of these shared regions some are known to be sexually dimorphic in adult men and women. In addition, research employing animal models has shown these regions to contain high densities of sex hormone receptors during early development. This study will examine whether emotional and social abilities are related to prenatal testosterone (T) exposure in a sample of adults diagnosed with ADHD. T exposure will be estimated using the 2D:4D ratio (ratio between the length of the index and ring fingers). This ratio is typically higher in females, suggesting a relatively low prenatal T exposure, and lower in males, suggesting a relatively high prenatal T exposure. Participants will be given numerous measures assessing social and emotional abilities, including a series of self-report questionnaires, a facial emotion recognition task, and an auditory emotion recognition task. It is predicted that individuals with ADHD will have lower 2D:4D ratios and lower scores on the social and emotional ability measures in comparison to our control sample of non-ADHD individuals. The examination of social and emotional abilities and its relation to high prenatal androgen exposure in a sample of adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder.
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The Role of National Standard Setters in a Harmonized International Accounting Environnment
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Vermulen, Joe
Inspired by globalization, the rapid harmonization of accounting methods into a common set of international standards is tremendously interesting to investors seeking greater portfolio diversification and investment comparability as well as national standard setting regulators. The controversial decision for Canada and other nations to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has many pondering the future role of established national regulators. National regulators in many nations, including Canada, develop and prescribe their own version of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) which guide financial reporting in their respective jurisdictions. With IFRS adoption pending in 2011, conversion challenges local standard setters to identify new and residual functions. Research suggests that there are many roles for these national bodies to play both in their local jurisdictions and the international arena. Adoption of IFRS will primarily apply to publicly accountable organizations only. This leaves local GAAP regulations, whether modified or intact, relevant for nonpublicly accountable and non-profit organizations in each jurisdiction. In addition, new roles for national regulators are actually emerging as a result of the international transition. Such roles include strategic planning and priority setting. Technical and local perspectives, assistance with promotion, communication, implementation, and interpretation of the regulations will also be influenced by participation of national standard setters. In addition, new roles including research, performance measurement, modification, and training will emerge onto the agendas of national standard setters. The investigation concludes that the role of participating regulators is poised for growth through promotion of their national perspectives into the emerging international regulatory environment. Contrary to conventional concern, the harmonization of accounting methods into a common set of international standards will not significantly erode the role of jurisdictional standard setting bodies in the accounting profession. Rather, their relevance is enhanced with the evolution and assertion of complimentary new roles in the global accounting arena as well as preservation of on-going traditional roles in their local environment.
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The Lesser Evil in Political Thought
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Carpenter, Michael
Recent scholarship has begun to challenge the prevailing lesser-evil approach to politics which pits rights and freedoms against order and security. Most liberal scholars attempt to chart a careful (and slippery) course between the perceived poles of moralism and pragmatism. The apparently irreconcilable political views of such paradigmatic thinkers as Kant and Machiavelli stand at the fountainhead of this debate, now being played out on the world stage in the so-called War on Terror, and several scholars have recently begun to question the assumptions of this difficult balancing act. Perhaps appeals to rights and freedoms should not be framed as deontological concerns in tension with practical exigencies; rather, there might be a consequentialist argument for the primacy of rights and freedoms in the struggle for order and security. This would have strong implications for the conduct of government secrecy and intelligence gathering, and perhaps most importantly, for the status of human rights in the twenty-first century. Recent scholarship challenges the prevailing liberal doctrine of "the lesser evil" in politics.
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Skating Carnivals and Club Bulletin Boards: Values at a glance?
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Mills, Cathy
As a participant, parent, or observer bulletin boards and trophy cases are commonplace in skating arenas. Who appears on the bulletin board? Are all participants showcased equally? Similarly, many figure skating clubs hold a year end skating carnival to showcase the club’s skaters and finish up the skating season. Who receives a solo in the club carnival? Few stop to consider the meanings that may be inferred from these objects and ceremonies. Studying organizational culture attempts to explore an organization in depth thus gaining an understanding of how people interpret the meanings of the environment around them (Martin, 2002). Schein (1992) explores organizational culture through three levels: artifacts, espoused values, and basic underlying assumptions. The various levels represent an increasing depth of understanding the culture of the organization. Artifacts, such as bulletin boards and club carnivals, are the visible manifestations of the culture and may give insight into organizational values. The purpose of this study was to understand the values of a figure skating club as seen through artifacts. Data were collected through systematic observations of the home club lobby and year end skating carnival. Results showed that skating ability and accomplishments were a dominant value at this club. Skaters with significant achievements throughout the year were highlighted on bulletin boards and received solos in the carnival. Potential implications of this dominant value on club development will be presented. Bulletin Boards and Carnivals which are commonplace at figure skating clubs may give insight into the club values. What messages are they sending to club participants?
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The Impact of Meaningful Targets in a Visual Search Task
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Reynard, Janine; Phenix, Tom
Sometimes, people can learn things from their environment even though they are not aware of it. This unconscious learning is referred to as implicit learning. The purpose of this study is to help better understand the role of implicit learning when looking for visual targets in a familiar context (i.e., looking for words in a word search puzzle). Chun and Jiang (1998) discovered that people will unconsciously learn the locations of targets that appear in repeated locations. However, the targets used in their study were meaningless. This study will examine whether people will implicitly learn meaningful targets (e.g., words) differently than meaningless targets (e.g., non-words). We want to know whether our novel word search puzzle will demonstrate an implicit memory effect. Each participant in this investigation received 30 word search puzzles. The word search puzzles contained repeated patterns of where the words were located. Depending on the condition the participant was randomly assigned to, they would have either received 2 different spatial configurations along with several random patterns, or 4 different spatial configurations along with several random patterns. Participant’s completion time for each puzzle was measured. If the participant learned the repeated spatial configurations, then they should have become faster on these puzzles compared to the random configuration puzzles. If the participant didn’t notice the repeated spatial configurations and yet the completion times for these puzzles still decreased (i.e., became faster), then it will be concluded that the participant implicitly learned some of the spatial configurations.
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The Effect of Fibre Supplementation on glucose and lipid profiles of older adults with Type 2 diabetes
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Bonsu, Nana
Canada has experienced a rapid increase in the age of its population over the past century. By 2031, 25% of its population will be over the age of 65 years. With this rapid increase in the aging population has come an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes. Older adults (60 years of age and greater) who develop Type 2 diabetes increase the chances of developing other health risk factors such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the most prevalent chronic disease in Canada. Having low blood lipids is a good indicator of health status. Dietary soluble fibre has been shown to have positive effects on blood lipid and glucose levels. However, it is unknown whether fibre supplementation, especially fiber made of inulin, has a beneficial effect on blood lipid and glucose levels in the older adults who have Type 2 diabetes. The objectives of this thesis will be to determine the effects of fibre supplementation of blood lipids and glucose profiles in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Dependent variables to be assessed prior to and following the planned intervention include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and blood glucose. These variables will be assessed using standard blood testing procedures. Forty volunteers will be randomized to supplement with either fibre or placebo for 12 weeks. Forty older adults with Type 2 diabetes will be randomized into two groups to receive either a placebo or a fibre supplement composed of inulin. The effects of the fibre supplement on blood glucose and blood lipid levels will be observed over a 12 week period.
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Perceptions of Child Abuse: The influence of expert and fictional sources of media
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Bryan, Austin; Price, Heather L.; Desmarais, Sarah L.
In cases involving child abuse, there are often no witnesses or medical evidence to support a child’s claim (Bruck et al., 1995). Thus, children’s statements typically represent the central evidence for judging the occurrence of abuse (London et al., 2005). However, it is likely that the average person, or potential juror, does not fully appreciate the complex issues associated with child witness testimony. The source of potential jurors’ knowledge about such issues may have implications for the accuracy of credibility assessments. In the present study, participants viewed one of two videos that depicted either a documentary-style expert discussion or a fictional media presentation (television crime drama) of suggestive interviewing of children. Questionnaires assessing perceptions of suggestive interviewing were presented before and after the video. Participants were then provided with a child abuse vignette and asked to provide guilt/innocence ratings and sentencing recommendations. It is anticipated that, despite the documented influence of popular fictional media, expert discussion of suggestive interviewing will be of more concern to participants than fictional portrayals. This enhanced concern is expected to result in increased severity of guilt and sentencing judgments in the vignette. This study explores influences of perceptions of child abuse through exposure to fictional and factual sources of media.
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Identifying women with low bone mass: A systematic review of screening tools
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) McLeod, Katherine M.; Johnson, Shanthi
Purpose: Measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the method of choice for detecting low bone mass and increased risk of osteoporotic fracture; however, DXA is costly and not widely available. Several screening tools have been developed to identify women with increased risk, who would most benefit from DXA screening, based on an evaluation of risk factors associated with osteoporosis. This study assessed the effectiveness of osteoporosis risk factor screening tools in determining postmenopausal women at risk of developing osteoporosis. Methods: Appropriate databases and sources of primary studies were identified. A systematic review of the literature using a comprehensive search strategy was employed and all citations were stored. Exclusion criteria were established, final selected articles were coded. Study characteristics were tabulated and comparisons of effectiveness were made followed by discussion of limitations and conclusions of the review. Results: The systematic review revealed 10 different screening tools. Of these, six were included after quality assessment. Conclusions: The screening tools reviewed are useful in identifying postmenopausal Caucasian women in need of DXA screening. Performance was relatively consistent for all screening tools regardless of the number of risk factors used, but for clinicians and researchers, the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool (OST) is the simplest approach to determine individuals at risk of osteoporosis. There is still a need for further validation of screening instruments in both men and ethnicities other than Caucasian. Experiences with the systematic review process as well as the use of screening tools will be highlighted. A systematic review was performed assessing the effectiveness of osteoporosis risk factor screening tools in determining postmenopausal women at risk of developing osteoporosis. Performance was relatively consistent for all screening tools regardless of the number of risk factors used, but for clinicians and researchers, the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool (OST) is the simplest approach to determine individuals at risk of osteoporosis.
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An Alternative Proposal For Sustainable Development: The Ecuador’s ITT Project
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Condor-Tarco, Jose
The ITT heavy oil project in Ecuador has been under constant debate in the country’s oil industry. The three fields, Ishpingo, Tiputini and Tambococha, are guessed to have a combined of more than 5 billion barrels of in-place reserves. Tiputini field, the first one being discovered, was included as reserves as far back as 1970, but due to its oil´s quality this field was not exploited. It is only nowadays that the Ecuadorian government is trying to make use of it. The ITT fields are widely known to be located in an environmentally sensitive area and many believe they should not be developed at all. This prompted the government of Ecuador to ask the international community if any organization would be willing to pay it $350 million a year to leave the fields undeveloped. Some interest has been shown in this route, and if it goes ahead, it would lead to ITT being probably the first major field in the world to have its development ‘bought out’ on environmental grounds. First, this poster deals with the feasibility of ITT exploitation considering its driving forces and obstacles. The second part consists of an alternative option proposed by the Ecuadorian government to the international community to leave the oil underground. The Ecuadorian government is requesting to the international community an economic compensation in change for leaving the oil underground.
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For the good of the games or the community? Case Study of the 2002 and 1998 FIFA World Cup
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Carey, Meaghan
The purpose of this research project was to explore the negative impacts of hosting a mega-event. The paper specifically addresses the FIFA Men’s World Cup Final Tournament: Korea Japan 2002 and France 1998. The argument is made that improper planning methods and overestimating of benefits has had negative impacts on recent hosts. The methodology used is comparative case study analysis by conducting an extensive review of existing literature and event-related documents. The findings are constructed to present a narrative of the experiences of France and Korea Japan. The analysis highlights the distinct challenges and successes of these host regions. The 1998 World Cup in France was plagued with fan violence, causing not only injury to citizens and vandalism but also the displacement of citizens using local services. The 2002 World Cup in Korea Japan was the most expensive FIFA tournament to date, placing a large financial burden on the taxpayers of Korea and Japan without the realization of stated benefits by event organizers. Drawing on these experiences, two recommendations are made in encourage sustainability efforts. First, further empirically based research of the long-term social and environmental impacts to determine if stated event legacies are achieved. Second, the addition of social impact assessment to monitoring practices, which will better identify the affects of the event and the changing urban environment on the host region. The essay concludes that transparency and accountability resulting from critical questioning of independent organizations will be key to the sustainability of mega events. Assessment of harmful social and financial impacts on citizens caused by the hosting of a mega-event and related policy decisions.
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Students' Psychological Well-Being Interrelations to Spiritual, Cognitive, and Personality Styles
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Pekrul, Christopher; Pappas, J.; Smythe, W.
In accordance with contemporary trends of investigating the relationships between spiritual constructs and psychological functioning, the following research examines how individual differences in spiritual well being, personality, mindfulness, gratitude, and self-expansiveness mediate psychological well being (affective states of stress, depression, anxiety) in an undergraduate student sample. Current research supports the buffering effects of spiritual well-being and beliefs on mediating stressful life events, resulting in a decrease in the affective states of anxiety and depression. Consistent with research according to the Five Factor Model of personality, individuals who display greater levels of extraversion experience increased levels of positive affect and mood regulation, whereas increased levels of neuroticism are consistent with stress, depression, and emotional hypersensitivity. Dispositional and acquired mindfulness has been consistently related to positive psychological well-being, with strong inverse relations to constructs of depression, anxiety, angry hostility, and impulsivity. Furthermore, studies examining the role of gratitude in psychological functioning found individuals with higher levels of dispositional gratitude to have lower levels of depression and stress as well as increased life satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to explore how individual differences in personality, cognitive styles, and spiritual well-being mediate the affective states of stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Constructing Identity: Stories of Canadian Parents Bringing up Children adopted from China- The role of heritage culture and language
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Bian, Fang
International adoption is increasing rapidly during the last two decades in Canada and United States. Canadian families with children adopted from China have been leading the statistics of the international adoption in Canada. For the last decade, it steadily made up over half of the international adoptions. Despite of the growing population of the children adopted internationally and interracially, relatively little is known about their social and cultural identity development after their arrival. The presentation will share the parents’ perspective on the meaning of heritage language and culture to the well-being of the children adopted interracially and their adopting families. Some selected literature review and some findings of interviews with the adoptive parents will be discussed. More and more Canadian parents are bringing up children adopted transracially, and over half of these children are from China. How the parents see the role of heritage culture and language playing the identity development of these children will be shared in the presentation.
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Measuring and Defining Depression in the Uzbek Population
(University of Regina, Graduate Students' Association, 2008-04) Mustafaeva, Shahlo; Shercliffe, Regan
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that a culturally appropriate depression scale can be developed and used in an understudied, culturally distinct population, and that such a scale will be more sensitive in identifying depression. This study details the process of developing and evaluating a depression-screening tool for an Uzbek population. 190 Uzbek students participated in the assessment of the psychometric properties of the original version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and an experimental Uzbek version of the CES-D. The results of this study suggest that the Uzbek CES-D is more sensitive in screening for depression in Uzbek population than the original CES-D. Evidence that supports the content validity and reliability is presented. This study also included open-ended questions to identify the terms and phrases Uzbek people use for depression, and what symptoms they associate with it. We conclude that depressive symptoms can be reliably assessed by the Uzbek CED-D in Uzbek population. Moreover, this study may help suggest appropriate clinical and community health strategies in identifying and treating depression in Central Asian populations. This study outlines the development of the Uzbek Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and compares the effectiveness of the standard CES-D with an Uzbek version of the CES-D in screening for depression among the Uzbek population.

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