Earthquake

Non-fiction by Kathleen Wilson

An Examination of the Coercion in Intimate Partner Relationships Scale: Validation of the Original Measure and Conceptualization of a Short Form

Researchers studying intimate partner violence have highlighted a need for a standardized way of conceptualizing and measuring coercive control. In order to address this, the purpose of the current study was to validate and adapt the theory-driven Coercion in Intimate Partner Relationships (CIPR; Dutton, Goodman, Terrell, Schmidt, &Fujimoto, 2007) scale as well as create a short form of the instrument. A sample of 76 undergraduate students from the University of Windsor and 549 adults recruited from Amazon’s Mechanical Turk completed measures of coercive control, physical and psychological intimate partner violence, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Confirmatory factor analyses, multiple regressions, and correlational analyses were conducted on two samples to examine the psychometric properties of the CIPR. Support was found for the construct, concurrent, convergent, predictive, and discriminant validity of the CIPR. Support was also found for the reliability (i.e., internal consistency and test-retest) of the tool. A short form of the instrument is also proposed, as are recommendations for additional adjustments that would further improve the short form. It is argued that if these tools are widely accepted and used by researchers, the field will be a step closer to standardization in the conceptualization and measurement of coercive control, which should translate into a better understanding of coercion and its correlates. Outside of research, the validated tools could also be used in legal settings to help persons of authority better understand the context surrounding abusive relationships (e.g., by police responding to domestic violence calls). Additionally, the information gained regarding the relation between coercion and PTSD could potentially inform mental health services (e.g., treatment options for survivors of IPV). Lastly, the potential benefits of educating adolescents about coercion is also discussed

An Examination of the Coercion in Intimate Partner Relationships Scale: Validation of the Original Measure and Conceptualization of a Short Form

Researchers studying intimate partner violence have highlighted a need for a standardized way of conceptualizing and measuring coercive control. In order to address this, the purpose of the current study was to validate and adapt the theory-driven Coercion in Intimate Partner Relationships (CIPR; Dutton, Goodman, Terrell, Schmidt, &Fujimoto, 2007) scale as well as create a short form of the instrument. A sample of 76 undergraduate students from the University of Windsor and 549 adults recruited from Amazon’s Mechanical Turk completed measures of coercive control, physical and psychological intimate partner violence, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Confirmatory factor analyses, multiple regressions, and correlational analyses were conducted on two samples to examine the psychometric properties of the CIPR. Support was found for the construct, concurrent, convergent, predictive, and discriminant validity of the CIPR. Support was also found for the reliability (i.e., internal consistency and test-retest) of the tool. A short form of the instrument is also proposed, as are recommendations for additional adjustments that would further improve the short form. It is argued that if these tools are widely accepted and used by researchers, the field will be a step closer to standardization in the conceptualization and measurement of coercive control, which should translate into a better understanding of coercion and its correlates. Outside of research, the validated tools could also be used in legal settings to help persons of authority better understand the context surrounding abusive relationships (e.g., by police responding to domestic violence calls). Additionally, the information gained regarding the relation between coercion and PTSD could potentially inform mental health services (e.g., treatment options for survivors of IPV). Lastly, the potential benefits of educating adolescents about coercion is also discussed

Triangles, Triangles and, Yes, More Triangles: Explorations in Euclidean Ramsey Theory

Several important general theorems of Euclidean Ramsey Theory are presented with an emphasis on trying to prove or disprove the 1973 conjecture of Erdös et al. that for all triangles, except for equilateral triangles, it is possible to find a monochromatic coloring of the vertices in any two colorings of the plane. Further investigation included looking at triangles in greater dimensions

An aggie's approach to restorative academic integrity practices

This presentation will focus on the restorative practices the School of Agriculture has employed in an effort to work with students on repairing issues related to academic integrity and community within the school. We will explore intention as it relates to student success and prevention of recidivism, while focusing on rejecting traditional means of punitive action and the long-term effects of these practices on students. Attendees will gain insight on our practices, including procedures and outcomes, as well as a firsthand retelling of how these processes have improved and supported staff and student connections as well as outcomes for academic success.

Hey! Give Me A Boost: the impact of conflict joining on the rally \u27round the flag in the United Kingdom, 1948-2000

International Relations has long sought to identify the causes of conflict. Two popular theories that suggest leaders use conflict for domestic purposes – that of diversion and policy availability – rest on the assumption that conflict does in fact lead to domestic political benefits. Chief among these benefits is the boost in public approval ratings, known as the “rally-‘round-the-flag.” Large-N statistical studies testing the rally effect are few and seldom look beyond the United States. Further, there are no studies that examine the varying rally effects of joining ongoing conflicts versus conflict initiation or participation. The postulated theory suggests conflict joining has a greater rally effect than conflict initiation due to monetary and reputational cost/benefit tradeoffs. Bivariate and multivariate results do not support the theory, indicating joining a conflict does not have a positive impact on approval ratings and, in fact, has a worse effect than conflict initiation

Pap Test Follow-up Pattern Among American Indian Women in Arizona

Objective: To quantify the loss to follow-up rate after abnormal Pap test results at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, an Indian Health Service regional facility, and identify barriers to follow-up from the patients’ point of view. Materials and Methods: Patient records were used to identify women who had abnormal Pap tests in 2002 and to document the status of their follow-up care. Women who had no clinical record of follow-up were contacted by telephone to arrange a follow-up appointment and to request participation in a structured qualitative interview to identify barriers to follow-up at the individual, family, community, and health care system levels. Structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 women. Results: Of the 930 women with abnormal Pap test results in 2002, 11.1% received follow-up care at PIMC in accordance with the recommended time frame stipulated inclinical protocols; 74.6% received follow-up care at PIMC, but not in accordance with protocols; 2.6% were followed-up at another facility, 1% had moved out of the area, 3.5% were never treated, and we were unable to contact 6.6%. Most of the barriers to follow-up were related to communicating the need for follow-up and providing access to care within a time frame appropriate for clinical care. Conclusion: While these findings place an important additional responsibility and burden on the health care system serving American Indian women, our research outreach efforts suggest that given the availability of appropriate resources, these barriers can be overcome

A Study to determine the status of business education in the Negro high schools and colleges in the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri

Excerpt: In this study an attempt is made to determine the status of business education in the Negro high schools and colleges of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Fifty-four questionnaires were sent out, two were sent to the two Negro high schools in Kansas, sixteen were sent to the Negro schools in Oklahoma, twenty-four to the Negro high schools and colleges in Arkansas, and twelve to the Negro schools in Missouri. Of the fifty-four questionnaires sent out, thirty-three were returned, two from the schools in Kansas, eleven from Oklahoma, twelve from Arkansas, and eight from Missouri. Twenty-three of the thirty-three schools reporting offered business subjects in the school program. [...] The writer\u27s conclusion is that business training, seemingly, is in the background of the school program in the majority of the Negro schools in this area

Looking Twice: Identifying and Understanding the Character Defining Features of Historic Fire Stations

The purpose of this study is to identify the character defining features of storefront and red brick fire stations and the necessity of understanding the history of firefighting in order to identify the character defining features. This study also examines the effectiveness of National Park Service Preservation Brief 17 Architectural Character – Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to Preserving their Character in regards to identifying the character defining