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Elizabeth Heiskell is a food contributor on The Today Show and contributing editor to Southern Living

The relationship between competitive trait anxiety and optimism in college aged individuals

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between competitive trait-anxiety and optimism in college students. A sample of 112 undergraduate students from a university in the Southeast completed three questionnaires: a demographics survey, a Life Orientation Test and a Sport Competition Anxiety Test. The data werethen analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to determine if a relationship exists. The hypothesis was that there would be a negative correlation between competitive trait anxiety and optimism levels in college students. This meant that as trait-anxiety in an individual increased, the optimism level decreased. It was found that a statistically significant negative correlation existed between competitive trait anxiety and optimism, which confirmed the hypothesis. Further research should be done to see what other variables may have been a factor in why a person with high trait anxiety could have a low level optimism. The results of this study could help counselors at universities across the country work better with college students by understanding these psychological constructs more thoroughly

A comparison of county leaders\u27 perceptions of selected community problems in Tennessee

The main purpose of this study was to identify or disclose similarities or differences between county leaders perception of seven selected community problem areas. More specific objectives were to determine if: (1) the perception of community leaders from three audience groups differed; (2) community leaders perception changed over a time period; and (3) community leaders living in different areas differed in their perception of problem areas. A study population of 3,903 county leaders belonging to 12 survey audience groups from 86 Tennessee counties comprised the initial survey audiences. These 12 groups were combined by similarities into the: (1) extension-related audience; (2) non-extension-related audience; and (3) bankers audience. Tennessee counties were divided into three areas of residence by a combination of extension districts and geographic areas of Tennessee. The study areas of residence of community leaders were;(l) District I; (2) District II,III, and IV; and (3) District V. Data were analyzed by computer facilities provided by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Computer Center. The Chi-Square Test was used to test the significance of the difference in the ratings . Major findings of the study included the following: 1. Significant differences did exist between the three audience groups ratings of five of seven community problem areas, in both 1980 and 1984. Additionally there was significant difference in the three audience groups ratings of one community problem area in 1980 but not in 1984. The extension, professional, and bankers audience groups were rated significantly different for five of seven community problem areas in 1980. The extension audience rated local agriculture and community organizations lower than the professional or bankers audience groups. The bankers audience rated conservation of soil, water, and timber; family living conditions; and recreational opportunities higher than did the extension or professional audience groups. Significant differences in four of seven community problem areas were found in 1984. The extension audience rated community organizations lower than either the professional or bankers audience groups. The bankers audience rated local agriculture and conservation of soil, water, and timber lower than either the extension or professional audience groups. Also, the bankers audience rated recreational opportunities higher than did the extension or professional audiences. 2. Significant differences were found between the 1980 and 1984 ratings of seven community problem areas. Findings imply that improvement was seen in three of seven community problem areas. Condition of homes, recreational opportunities, and community organizations were perceived as being better in 1984 than in 1980. The problem areas of; local agriculture; conservation of soil, water, and timber; and family income were perceived as being a more serious problem in 1984 than in 1980. Little change was found in family living conditions. 3. Significant differences were found between the three areas of residence of community leaders in six of seven community problem areas in 1984. The professional and all community leaders audiences in district V rated conservation of soil, water, and timber higher than either the extension or bankers audiences. Family income was rated lower by the extension, bankers, and all community leaders groups in district I than did those leaders from the two other areas of residence. Family living conditions were rated higher by the bankers audience in district I. Condition of homes were rated lower by the extension audience in district I and by the all community leaders group from district II,III,and IV. Recreational opportunities were rated higher by district V leaders from the extension, professional, and the all community leaders groups. Condition of homes was rated lower by the all community leaders group from district II,III,and IV. There was no significant difference observed in ratings of local agriculture between the three areas of residence

A comparison of county leaders\u27 perceptions of selected community problems in Tennessee

The main purpose of this study was to identify or disclose similarities or differences between county leaders perception of seven selected community problem areas. More specific objectives were to determine if: (1) the perception of community leaders from three audience groups differed; (2) community leaders perception changed over a time period; and (3) community leaders living in different areas differed in their perception of problem areas. A study population of 3,903 county leaders belonging to 12 survey audience groups from 86 Tennessee counties comprised the initial survey audiences. These 12 groups were combined by similarities into the: (1) extension-related audience; (2) non-extension-related audience; and (3) bankers audience. Tennessee counties were divided into three areas of residence by a combination of extension districts and geographic areas of Tennessee. The study areas of residence of community leaders were;(l) District I; (2) District II,III, and IV; and (3) District V. Data were analyzed by computer facilities provided by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Computer Center. The Chi-Square Test was used to test the significance of the difference in the ratings . Major findings of the study included the following: 1. Significant differences did exist between the three audience groups ratings of five of seven community problem areas, in both 1980 and 1984. Additionally there was significant difference in the three audience groups ratings of one community problem area in 1980 but not in 1984. The extension, professional, and bankers audience groups were rated significantly different for five of seven community problem areas in 1980. The extension audience rated local agriculture and community organizations lower than the professional or bankers audience groups. The bankers audience rated conservation of soil, water, and timber; family living conditions; and recreational opportunities higher than did the extension or professional audience groups. Significant differences in four of seven community problem areas were found in 1984. The extension audience rated community organizations lower than either the professional or bankers audience groups. The bankers audience rated local agriculture and conservation of soil, water, and timber lower than either the extension or professional audience groups. Also, the bankers audience rated recreational opportunities higher than did the extension or professional audiences. 2. Significant differences were found between the 1980 and 1984 ratings of seven community problem areas. Findings imply that improvement was seen in three of seven community problem areas. Condition of homes, recreational opportunities, and community organizations were perceived as being better in 1984 than in 1980. The problem areas of; local agriculture; conservation of soil, water, and timber; and family income were perceived as being a more serious problem in 1984 than in 1980. Little change was found in family living conditions. 3. Significant differences were found between the three areas of residence of community leaders in six of seven community problem areas in 1984. The professional and all community leaders audiences in district V rated conservation of soil, water, and timber higher than either the extension or bankers audiences. Family income was rated lower by the extension, bankers, and all community leaders groups in district I than did those leaders from the two other areas of residence. Family living conditions were rated higher by the bankers audience in district I. Condition of homes were rated lower by the extension audience in district I and by the all community leaders group from district II,III,and IV. Recreational opportunities were rated higher by district V leaders from the extension, professional, and the all community leaders groups. Condition of homes was rated lower by the all community leaders group from district II,III,and IV. There was no significant difference observed in ratings of local agriculture between the three areas of residence

Methods for Easing the Transition From Student to Nurse

By Hailey Young, Nursing; Kyle Macgowan, Nursing; Zachary Militello, Nursing; Allison Colburn, Nursing; Sabrina Bernardo, Nursing; Paul Lewis, University of Cincinnti Advisor: Jean Heiskell Presentation ID: 93 Abstract: The transition of new graduate nurses from school to the profession is stressful. With the help of transition programs, research has shown that 73% of new graduate nurses who completed a residency program reported feeling more comfortable in their role as nurse. The purpose of our project was to inform new graduate nurses on the different types of transition programs, including role transition, residency, and mentorship, to increase their knowledge and confidence when selecting a future workplace. We plan to present an educational session to include insight of the stress in graduating and transitioning to a registered nurse, the importance of each program, including the purpose, benefits, and requirements for each, and points to ensure in a future workplaces offering program. After providing the educational program, we noted an increase in knowledge pertaining to the transition programs as well as an increase in confidence in students choosing a future workplac