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Psychology
James Ambron Analyzing the Impact of Exercising on Mental Health This presentation reflects on an academic and personal journey exploring the association between mental health and exercise . Research on types of physical exercise and how each may impact mental health and well-being will be considered . Reflection will include discussion of my personal journey taken to explore their connection .
James Ambron , Joseph Nordo , and Yuri Mondesir A Comparison of Anger Appraisal in Immediate and Delayed Response Groups In the study , two groups of participants will be asked to reflect on a time they were angry . It is hoped that this emotion recall will elicit an emotional response from participants . In one group , participants will immediately respond to an emotions questionnaire whereas the other group will complete another survey instrument prior to the emotions questionnaire . The question of whether a time delay lowers the emotional response will be assessed by comparing the anger level reported by both groups . Findings could point to the importance of not reacting immediately to emotionally charged events .
Allison Bauer Finding the Right Career Path One of the primary goals of the college years is to prepare for a successful career . Finding a career that fits with our interest and skills , however , can be daunting . This presentation will share how different assessment tools ( e . g ., personality and interest surveys ) can be used to help college students in this pursuit . I will also reflect on my personal path to finding and pursuing a passion .
Allison Bauer and Madison Fair Social Media and Mental Health This project is looking at the relationship between social media use and mental health . Specifically , we are seeking to explore whether social media use can be associated with increased depression , anxiety , and stress . In order to test this question , participants will be recruited from social media as well as in classes at Gwynedd Mercy University . Participants will answer survey questions regarding demographics , social media use , and mental health status .
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