Dam Mormons: Responding to the 1976 Teton Dam Disaster in the Lord\u27s Way

The June 5, 1976, Teton Dam collapse occurred in a unique region of Idaho where the population comprised as much as ninety-five percent of residents belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The homogenous nature of this population influenced the nature of the recovery effort following the disaster. The Teton Dam recovery effort provided an opportunity for the LDS church, using its welfare system and priesthood (lay male leadership) organizational structure to seamlessly work with government agencies. Church leaders used the reports of positive interactions between its members and the federal and local leaders to celebrate an effective assimilation of its principles into mainstream culture, even using distinctive aspects of Mormon culture and practice to enhance the government’s recovery efforts. While the Teton Dam failure did encourage a previously unprecedented level of cooperation between the federal or local government and the LDS Church, this recovery effort also demonstrated an inability or unwillingness of the church to actually abandon its unique beliefs and procedures. The dam collapse allowed for a potential point of change in a larger narrative of Mormon history noted by mutual antagonism between the church and government. This change is a matter of perception by members of the church and their leadership during the late 1970s. Much of the accommodation arose from the secular agencies that felt it easier to adapt to the LDS recovery approach rather than implement their own methods of organization. This environmental crisis provided an opportunity for the LDS Church in 1976 to display its beliefs and practices, which the federal government and mainstream American culture had historically found objectionable. The recovery period provided an opportunity for the church to create a narrative based on its work following the collapse of the dam that showed the value of priesthood leadership, welfare system, communal spirit, and the doctrine of self-sufficiency

Late Adolescents’ Perceptions of a Digital Generation Gap and Perceived Parent-Child Relations

Empirical investigations concerning generational differences between parents and adolescents were prevalent in the 1960s and 1970s. Interest in generational differences has resurfaced with the advent and evolution of technology. This study examined perceived generational differences between late adolescent and parent knowledge about interactive technologies. A sample of late adolescents (N = 605) reported their own interactive technology knowledge and perceptions of their parents’ technology knowledge via online questionnaires. Paired t tests and Cohen’s d were used to compare late adolescents’ self-reported knowledge with their perceptions of their parents’ knowledge. Perceived digital generation gaps were identified in the knowledge areas of video chat, cell phones, general social networking, Twitter, basic email, and advanced email. The differences remained constant when paired t tests were conducted separately by male and female late adolescents. Patterns between perceived parent-late adolescent relationship characteristics and perceived generational differences in technology knowledge were examined using Cohen’s d. Differences in perceived parent-child quality time were found among male late adolescents when there were generational technology knowledge differences in the areas of email, Twitter, and social networking. Parent-child conflict was most related to perceived generational technology differences in Twitter, video chat, and general social networking knowledge. Finally, perceived generational technology knowledge differences in the areas of video chat, Twitter, email, and general social networking were most related to differences in perceived parental-knowledge of late adolescents’ behaviors

Vrtni puh (Eliomys quercinus L.) u Petite Camargue Alsacienne (prirodni rezervat, Alsace, Francuska). Ekološka studija uz lovljenje i radio-praćenje

Garden dormice (Eliomys quercinus L.) were investigated in 1993 and from 1995 to 1997 by trapping and radio tracking in a nature reserve (Petite Camargue Alsacienne, Alsace) in France. The number of captured animals was 463, 118 were trapped for the first time, 345 animals were recaptured. Normal seasonal activity of the population was from April to October in 1993. Newborn animals entered the population in 1993, 1995 and 1996 only in July. Radio tracking results showed a correlation of activity and sun rhythm, a behaviour which is already described for edible dormouse and hazel dormouse.Garden dormice (Eliomys quercinus L.) were investigated in 1993 and from 1995 to 1997 by trapping and radio tracking in a nature reserve (Petite Camargue Alsacienne, Alsace) in France. The number of captured animals was 463, 118 were trapped for the first time, 345 animals were recaptured. Normal seasonal activity of the population was from April to October in 1993. Newborn animals entered the population in 1993, 1995 and 1996 only in July. Radio tracking results showed a correlation of activity and sun rhythm, a behaviour which is already described for edible dormouse and hazel dormouse

Opiophobie - die Angst vor Morphin : Vorurteile gegenüber Opioiden

Hintergrund: 50-75% der onkologischen Patienten erhalten eine ungenügende Analgesie, obwohl anhand bestehender Richtlinien eine adäquate Behandlung tumorbedingter Schmerzen möglich wäre. Mögliche Gründe dafür sind Vorurteile, die sowohl Patienten als auch Gesundheitsfachpersonen gegenüber Opioiden haben. Ziel: Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, Vorurteile von onkologischen Patienten gegenüber Opioiden anhand evidenzbasierter Literatur zu erfassen, diese auf ihren Wahrheitsgehalt zu prüfen und daraus einen ersten, unformatierten Entwurf eines Patientenflyers zu gestalten. Methode: Es wird eine systematisierte Literaturrecherche in gesundheitsrelevanten Datenbanken durchgeführt. Die 16 ausgewählten Ergebnisstudien und die zwei Expertenmeinungen werden zusammengefasst, kritisch analysiert und die Fragestellung anhand der gewonnenen Resultate beantwortet. Ergebnisse: Anhand der Ergebnisstudien können folgende sieben Vorurteile seitens der Patienten gegenüber Opioiden identifiziert werden: Abhängigkeit, kognitive Beeinträchtigung, Lebensende, Nausea und Emesis, Obstipation, Sedation und Toleranzentwicklung. Zusätzlich wird Atemdepression, die hauptsächlich Gesundheitsfachpersonen fürchten, auf ihren Wahrheitsgehalt geprüft. Es zeigt sich, dass Nausea und Emesis, Obstipation und Sedation tatsächlich auftretende Nebenwirkungen einer Opioid-Therapie sind. Schlussfolgerung: Viele Vorurteile gegenüber Opioiden sind bei sachgemässer Anwendung unter einer Schmerzbehandlung unbegründet. Umso wichtiger ist die Patientenedukation, um Patienten über den Wahrheitsgehalt der Vorurteile aufzuklären, wobei Pflegefachpersonen in der Patientenedukation eine zentrale Rolle zukommt

Nonequilibrium Magnetization Dynamics of Nickel

Ultrafast magnetization dynamics of nickel has been studied for different degrees of electronic excitation, using pump-probe second-harmonic generation with 150 fs/800 nm laser pulses of various fluences. Information about the electronic and magnetic response to laser irradiation is obtained from sums and differences of the SHG intensity for opposite magnetization directions. The classical M(T)-curve can be reproduced for delay times larger than the electron thermalization time of about 280 fs, even when electrons and lattice have not reached thermal equilibrium. Further we show that the transient magnetization reaches its minimum approx. 50 fs before electron thermalization is completed.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, revte

Consumer Resistance Against Regulation: The Case of Health Care

Regulation fostering Managed Care alternatives in health insurance is spreading. This work reports on an experiment designed to measure the amounts of compensation asked by the Swiss population (in terms of reduced premiums) for Managed-Care type restrictions in the provision of health care. It finds that restrictions on the freedom of physician choice would require an average compensation of more than one-third of the premium, while generic substitution even meets with a small willingness to pay. Marked preference heterogeneity is an argument against regulation imposing uniformity of contract in Swiss social health insuranc

Perceived Differences in Knowledge About Interactive Technology Between Young Adults and Their Parents

This study was designed to investigate generational differences in knowledge about interactive technology (i.e., cell phones, social networking, email, video chat) between parents and their young adult children. Parents (n = 555) and young adults (n = 604) residing in the United States provided information about their knowledge in the use of interactive technology. Young adult children also reported their perceptions of their parents’ technological knowledge for the various technologies. Comparisons of young adult self-reported technological knowledge and their parents’ own reports of technological knowledge revealed that young adults were perceived to be much more knowledgeable than their parents (by both the young adults and their parents) regardless of the technology medium. The largest differences between parents and their young adult children were associated with newer interactive technologies, with the largest gap between parent and young adult knowledge in the area of social networking. Perceived differences between parents and their young adult children were smaller among the technologies that have been in use longer (such as such as e-mail), and larger among the newer modes of interactive technology (e.g., video chat)

Social Media Behaviors and Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations With Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

The majority of research concerning public health crises and social media platforms has focused on analyzing the accuracy of information within social media posts. The current exploratory study explored social media users’ specific social media behaviors and experiences during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and whether these behaviors and experiences related to anxiety, depression, and stress. Data were collected March 21–31, 2020 from adults in the United States (N = 564) through snowball sampling on social media sites and Prime Panels. Online surveys included questions regarding social media use during the pandemic and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS). Forward stepwise modeling procedures were used to build three models for anxiety, stress, and depression. Participants who actively engaged with COVID-19 social media content were more likely to experience higher anxiety. Those who had emotional experiences via social media and used social media to connect during the pandemic were susceptible to higher levels of stress and depression. The current study suggests that during the pandemic specific behaviors and experiences via social media were related to anxiety, stress, and depression. Thus, limiting time spent on social media during public health crises may protect the mental health of individuals

The Benefits of Family Science Education: The Male Perspective

The majority of university family science courses are predominantly comprised of women. Because family science classes are centered on information and concepts relevant for both men and women, it is important to understand gendered experiences to promote healthy family and romantic relationships. Not only would men benefit from these classes, but increasing male enrollment in family sciences courses will help promote gender diversity in higher education. The current study used qualitative analyses to examine the perceptions of male undergraduate students concerning the benefits of taking family science courses. Male undergraduates from three midsize universities in the Midwestern and Western United States provided open-ended responses via an online survey (N = 64). Three themes emerged: the classes provided students with valuable information; they had a better understanding of themselves and others; and the classes related to their future career path. Results provide support to promote gender diversity in family science classrooms, which is crucial for the interpersonal and educational growth of both men and women. Further implications of participant responses are discussed

Sustaining University-Community Partnerships in Providing Relationship Education: A Longitudinal Case Study

Relationship education (RE) has gained much public attention as classes have been implemented through state relationship initiatives. Developing university-community partnerships in implementing RE has been thought to increase access to underserved populations and increase awareness of healthy relationships in a community. Evaluation of these partnerships is just beginning. This three year longitudinal qualitative study represents five Cooperative Extension faculty members’ experiences with university-community partnerships in providing RE on a county level. Faculty members described their experiences identifying partners and outcomes from establishing partnerships and forming and sustaining partnerships. Results are discussed in terms of interdisciplinary university-community partnership literature and implications