Economic Wealth and Social Welfare: A Longitudinal Analysis of Transnational Well-Being

Macro changes in the financial arena have prompted ongoing research focused on global economic trends. As America emerges from an era of stagnant wages, rising unemployment, and growing class stratification it is necessary to explore differences in cross-national socioeconomic behavior to address the changing needs of our country. Many studies attempt to describe statistical correlations between economic wealth and social well-being domestically and abroad by utilizing methodological perspectives that do not account for longitudinal change. To address the gap in existing research, this study seeks to measure variations in econometric indicators between the U.S. and Nordic countries to further explicate the dynamic relationship between transnational wealth, welfare, and social well-being over time

The Mediating Effects of Self-handicapping on Eating Disorder Symptomatology

With the high prevalence of eating disorders (ED) and the functional impairment that they cause, there is a pressing need to more fully identify their risk factors and mechanisms. While perfectionism and negative affect are known risk factors for ED, the mechanisms by which they develop are not well understood. The present study examined the roles of self-handicapping, thought suppression, and maladaptive emotion regulation strategies, as potential mechanisms through which perfectionism and negative affect confer risk for ED. A sample of 161 female undergraduates completed measures of perfectionism, negative affect, thought suppression, self-handicapping, eating disorder tendencies, and an Implicit Association Test that measured negative attitudes towards high calorie foods. Results showed that self-handicapping, but not thought suppression, mediated the effects of perfectionism and negative affect on self-reported ED tendencies. Contrary to expectation, perfectionism predicted lower levels of self-handicapping. Overall, the results suggest that self-handicapping may be an important link in the pathway through which ED develop

The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Implications for Professionals

There are 3 million child abuse and neglect accounts reported to child welfare agencies across the United States every year, but researchers predict as many as 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence in the home (Christian, 2002). Children do not always show the physical signs of living in homes with domestic violence. Frequently the most prevalent impact can lie within the child’s mind, resulting in possible cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects (Tri-State Rural Collaboration Project, n.d.). In order to provide the best possible care, it is imperative for professionals to understand the effects that domestic violence has on these children. The effects are displayed within the classroom and can commonly be overlooked as behavioral issues, and professional may not consider looking further for an underlying source. The effect of domestic violence results in children’s decline in ability to perform in their daily activities. Following a review of literature, an educational inservice was developed for occupational therapists to help them gain the necessary basic background knowledge on the impact domestic violence has on children. The inservice covers the following necessary topics: implications of domestic violence, how to identify the children affected, the steps for reporting suspected domestic violence, and an overview of intervention strategies to use when working with these children. This inservice was designed for occupational therapists working with children between the ages of six to twelve. The product is designed to be presented in a threehour time frame, but is designed in a way that is flexible for the instructor giving the presentation. Inservice materials include; an outline, presentation slides with notes, participant handouts, and a case study and other activities

GWU to Present Modern Version of Mozart Opera

The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts is proud to present Cosi Fan Tutte, an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, on Feb. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 14at 3 p.m., in the Dover Theatre on campus. “Among his final operas, Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte has become a favorite for both audiences and performers,” shared Dr. Stafford Turner, GWU Associate Professor of Music. “Its lessons of love and commitment are as relevant today as they were in Mozart’s 18th century.”https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/1986/thumbnail.jp

Life Coach to Speak at Gardner-Webb on Feb. 17

Life coach and prolific conference speaker Tracey Mitchell will visit Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to speak at the University’s Dimensions program. Mitchell overcame difficult circumstances in her youth that acquainted her with the emotional chaos people face through painful experiences in life. Through her own trials, she discovered that God’s love and mercy can transform pain into purpose.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2225/thumbnail.jp

Gardner-Webb Professor to Speak at University’s Dimensions Program

Dr. Eddie Stepp, professor of religious studies and philosophy at Gardner-Webb, will speak at the University’s Dimensions program on Feb. 9. The event is free and open to the public. Beginning at 9:25 a.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC), Stepp will share on the topic of “Growing Up in the Land of Never.”https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/1973/thumbnail.jp

Reflections 2000

The 2000 issue of Reflections was edited by Kelly Harrison with Brooke Buchanon and Jennifer Carlile serving as artistic director and faculty adviser, respectively. Award winners of the student poetry contest include: Jason Whisnant, Kelly Harrison, and Sarah Donaldson. Award winners of the student art contest include: Mary Jones, Meryl Scott, and Ashlie Pence. Award winners of the student photography contest include: Joy Marinelli and Meryl Scott.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/reflections/1025/thumbnail.jp

GWU Honor Society Plans Events in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Gardner-Webb University’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta will host “A Day of Celebration and Service” in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. A variety of activities and events will be held on Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tucker Student Center, located on the GWU campus. Dr. Leshea Stuart, associate professor of English and faculty sponsor of Sigma Tau Delta, believes the event will emphasize the overall mission of Gardner-Webb.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2242/thumbnail.jp

Pastors’ School Returns to Gardner-Webb May 25-27

Gardner-Webb University is preparing for its 2015 Pastors’ School, a three-day educational retreat for pastors, and students of ministry and theology. This year’s program, set for May 25-27, features the theme, “Living as an apprentice of Jesus: What the church forgot to teach us.” “The Pastors’ School is designed for the busy pastor to offer moments of inspiration, fellowship, renewal, and rest,” shared Dr. Danny West, director of the GWU Doctor of Ministry Program and Ministry Leadership Development.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2190/thumbnail.jp

Environmental Expert, Author to Speak at Gardner-Webb University on April 7

Author and environmentalist Emma Sleeth Davis will visit Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, April 7 to share ideas for improving the physical and spiritual world in which the University community lives. She will be the featured speaker during GWU’s weekly Dimensions program at 9:25 a.m. in Stewart Hall of the Tucker Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2188/thumbnail.jp