Racial Differences In Self-Efficacy Expectations For Exercise

This project examined the link between race and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy pertains to an individual’s confidence in ability to complete or engage in a particular task or activity (Bandura, 1986). Prior research shows that self-efficacy has a great influence on exercise initiation and adherence (Bandura, 1986; Dishman, 1982; Rodgers and Sullivan, 2001). Research also supports that Caucasians are more likely to participate in exercise than African Americans (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2000). Participants included 51 females, 31 Caucasians and 20 African Americans, between the ages of 18 and 50 years old. The women were recruited from local fitness gyms, Curves, the YMCA, and Forrest General Wellness. Using a nine question barrier self-efficacy scale, participants were asked to rate their confidence in their ability to exercise under varying conditions. The responses for each participant were then summed to obtain a total. The frequency of survey answers for Caucasians and African Americans was then compared to see if there was a difference between the two races. African American participants had a mean of 55.45. Caucasian participants scored a mean of 58.67. The results showed that there was no significant difference between African Americans and Caucasians. Further research involving a larger population is required to determine whether race has an influence on self-efficacy. In the event of evident differences, this study can serve as a precedent for further research. Interventions to raise self-efficacy levels, subsequently increasing exercise participation, may follow

Orontiophyllum, a new genus for foliage of fossil Orontioideae (Araceae) from the Cretaceous of central Europe

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/111905/1/boj12256.pd

Virtual paleontology:computed-aided analysis of fossil form and function

‘Virtual paleontology’ entails the use of computational methods to assist in the three-dimensional (3-D) visualization and analysis of fossils, and has emerged as a powerful approach for research on the history of life. Three-dimensional imaging techniques allow poorly understood or previously unknown anatomies of fossil plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, as well as microfossils and trace fossils, to be described in much greater detail than formerly possible, and are applicable to a wide range of preservation types and specimen sizes (Table 1). These methods include non-destructive high-resolution scanning technologies such as conventional X-ray micro-tomography and synchrotron-based X-ray tomography. In addition, form and function can be rigorously investigated through quantitative analysis of computer models, for example finite-element analysis.</jats:p

Socioeconomic Status and Social Welfare in the United States

This brief focuses on the influence of socioeconomic status on attitudes toward and direct effects of social welfare policy. With the growing gap in income inequality, reliance on social welfare is increasing despite an economic crisis that makes underfunding these programs more likely

Socioeconomic Status and Social Welfare in the United States

This brief focuses on the influence of socioeconomic status on attitudes toward and direct effects of social welfare policy. With the growing gap in income inequality, reliance on social welfare is increasing despite an economic crisis that makes underfunding these programs more likely

Bioinformatic and biometric methods in plant morphology

Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/141215/1/aps31400071.pd

Insights and benefits from monocot palaeobiology: DNA, fossils and phylogenetic analyses

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/111911/1/boj12290.pd

La Carta forestale della Basilicata.

A comment is made on the Forest Map of Regione Basilicata (Southern Italy)

Archiving Appalachia

Led by the staff of the Archives of Appalachia, this roundtable discussion will focus on how archival collections can capture and perpetuate the creative, dynamic force of Appalachia. The participants, along with Amy Collins, Director of the Archives of Appalachia, will briefly remark on the development and use of archival collections, media in the archives, and measures taken to ensure that collections reflect the diversity of the region’s history and culture. The audience will be encouraged to share their perspectives on archival research, thereby creating dialogue about archival access and use, as well as archiving digital scholarship, and the potential for growing Appalachian collections. The intent of this discussion is to prompt ASA members to think about how archival research can contribute to their work on Appalachia and to consider the benefits of placing their own documents, photographs, books, and media in archival repositories. After the session, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Archives and talk with staff

Team PSI: Making the Frederik Meijer Honors College Experience More Distinctive

We are grateful for your interest in our proposed solution to increase the distinction of the Frederik Meijer Honors College. This journey spanned four months, and included countless hours of research, interviews, ideating, and prototyping. Our portfolio will walk you through this process, to help you understand our insights, and how we used Design Thinking to create our final innovation. We would also like to express our gratitude for the teaching and guidance of professor Linda Chamberlain of the Frederik Meijer Honors College, and all the ways in which she helped us navigate the Design Thinking process. Without her, this whole project would never have been possible. If you are interested in learning about the Design Thinking process, we highly recommend you enroll in one of her classes