In Zimmerman’s article on” Homophobia hurts straight men, too,” it talks about a college student who committed suicide after his roommate videotaped him and another boy having sex. Bullying can be found almost everywhere in homes, on the internet, and especially in schools. Bullying has a lot of repercussions that affect people in many ways. Recently, bullying has been blamed for the rising number of teenage suicides all over the country. No one is born to be a bully, it is a taught skill (Kropar)
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The Association of Physical Activity and Stress in College Students Shaye Sedotal University of New Orleans Abstract The purpose of this study is to measure the relationship between physical activity and stress levels among college students. The sample comprised of 27% males (N=18) and 73% (N=48) females with a mean age of 23.6 years and an age range of 19 to 54. 51% (N=34) of the participants were Caucasian, 22% (N=15) were African American, 9% (N=6) Hispanic, and 7% (N=10)
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The various academic pressures inflicted upon students cause increased stress and anxiety which can impact mental health. Although everyone has experienced the pressures of stress and anxiety at least once in their lives, many do not understand the difference between them or that there is one at all. While stress is “a response to a threat in a situation”, anxiety is the body’s reaction to that stress (“Anxiety and Disorders at School” & “Stress”). There are many different types of anxiety. The most
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where alcohol is consumed very heavily is on our college campuses. Many college students participate in binge drinking which is drinking of four or more drinks back to back.(Saylor 1) “Among college students, a decade's worth of research in the College Alcohol Study found the proportion of students engaging in frequent binge drinking had increased” (McCardell 1). Between the years of 1993 and 2001, there was a ten percent increase in college students drinking to get drunk (McCardell 1). Alcohol use
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The Need for Enhanced Anti-Bullying Laws and School Programs Lisa Aparicio Saint Joseph’s College The Need for Enhanced Anti-Bullying Laws and School Programs Bullying was traditionally considered rites of passage, something all children and youth must go through. This is a myth. In today’s violent growing society, bullying has been responsible for several acts of non-punishable crimes. The lack of attention to implementing and enforcing anti-bullying state laws, and funding anti-bullying
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Education in Your Child’s Education Moral education is becoming an increasingly popular topic in the fields of psychology and education. Media reports of increased violent juvenile crime, teen pregnancy, and suicide have caused many to declare a moral crisis in our nation. Jean Piaget is among the first psychologists whose work remains directly relevant to contemporary theories of moral development. In his writing, he focused specifically on the moral lives of children, studying the way children play
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College Student Stress Steve Cameron ENG115 Evanita Wallace-Lewis Abstract When it comes to the subject of stress, most people have encountered it in some form or fashion. Some people do not realize they are under stress but show every sign and symptom of being stressed out. Stress is a condition that can come about from a vast amount of causes and can effect everyday life. Stress can start at a very young age, depending on the situation. For college students, stress can start almost instantly
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Higher Risks of Suicide among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth in America Teela Oxendine-Cummings CST5334 – Ethnic and Cultural Awareness Capella University Abstract This paper presents an overview of what is known about suicide and suicidal behavior among LGB youth. For the intention of this paper, the term youth is generally defined as people age 15 through 24. In developing this paper, the learner reviewed the relevant literature published from 1996 through 2011; researched
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Values and Beliefs Predominately white, non-Hispanic population 2 main religions: Roman catholic – approx. 22% Protestant – 12% There are 351 religious organizations in Dane County, Wisconsin (ARDA, 2010) Approach towards health = use medical professionals, practice western medicine Promotes health: gyms, doctors, clinics, dentists, community organizations The Association of Religion Data Archives. (2010). County membership report. Dane County, Wisconsin. Retrieved from: http://www
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April 9, 2015 In the article, Cyberbullying, Depression, and Problem Alcohol Use in Female College Students: A Multisite Study it discusses the effects of cyberbullying, depression, and alcohol use in college students. Cyberbullying can be described often as a way of bullying via the internet, cell phone, or any other electronic device. The effects of cyberbullying are increased levels of depression and emotional distress. Research has discovered that in addition to increased levels of depression
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