ABSTRAC IN THESIS

"NARATIBONG ULAT TUNGKOL SA AKING KURSONG NAPILI "

             Ang dahilan kung bakit ako sumulat ng naratibong ulat na nakabatay sa aking kurso dahil patungkol sa ganitong tanung ay upang makatulong at makapagbigay ng linaw sa mga kabataang magdidisisyon sa kanyang papasuking kurso sa Senior High School at kolehiyo. Dahil naniniwala ako na hindi lahat ng tao ay may pagkakataong magkaroon ng magandang edukasyon lalung-lalo na sa Pilipinas dahil sa patuloy na nagiging kumplikable ang sistema ng ating economiya para sa ating mga mamamayan dito. Kayat ang magkaroon ng pagkakataong makapag-aral sa Senior high School at kolehiyo at kaya pinili ko ang kurso sa senior high school na Tvl-Fbs at sa kolehiyo naman ay maging isang pulis kaya napili ko itong kursong kukunin para sa aking sarili para sa aking magulang na makatulong sa kanila ,at pag iisipan ng mabuti na   ang oras na iyong nagamit ay alam naman nating hindi na maibabalik kung sakaling nagunita mo sa kalagitnaan ng taon na hindi pala ito ang nais mong kurso kaya dapat nating mag isip-isip  ng tama.  Kaya napili ko ang maging TVL Cookery at iba pa dahil gusto ko matoto sa mga ibat ibang lutuin na aking naranasan gusto ko may matutunan ako at sa kolehiyo naman gusto ko maging isang pulis para maglingkod sa ating bayan at para sa mga taong humihingi ng tulong .

 kaya may kasabihan nga Everybody is unique

Bukas ang aking pandinig upang pakingan o basahin ang inyong mga karanasan at maari ninyo itong ipadala sa akin, sino ang nakakaalam baka may mapulot akong bagong kaalaman mula sa inyong karanasan at maging kapaki-pakinabang ito para sa aking anak at mga magiging apo.

Ngayon dumako na tayo sa tanung na “Paano ba pumili ng Kurso sa Senior High School at  Kolehiyo na hindi ko pagsisisihan?”

 Una sa lahat mayroon akong gustong linawin tungkol sa pagkuha ng kurso sa senior hihg school at kolehiyo, mayroon akong natuklasan na sa palagay ko ay mahalagang malaman ng mga estudyanteng nasa ilalim ng pagdedesisyon. Madalas na nasa isipan ng isang tao o estudyante na ang Pagtatapos ng kolehiyo ay Pagkakaroon ng pera.

Totoo na pwede kang magkapera pagka nakatapos ka ng pagaaral dahil may kapasidad kang magkaroon ng trabahong pang “white collar job” ito ang minimithi ng karamihang kabataang pilipino kapag nakatapos sila ng pag-aaral, ang magkaroon ng magandang hanap buhay. Kapag sinabi nating “magandang hanap buhay” ibig sabihin malaking sweldo at magagandang benipisyo at kung pupwede rin ay madaling trabaho, lumalabas kaya tayo nag-aaral ay para magkaroon ng “pera!” na sa ibang aspeto ay tama naman pero dapat natin itanung na, ito ba ang totoong layunin ng pagtatapos sa kolehiyo, ang magka-pera?

Kung pera lang din ang layunin natin sa pag-aaral mas mainam siguro na mag-aral muna tayo kung papaano humawak ng salapi at magpatakbo ng isang maliit na negsosyo tulad ng pagtitinda ng inihaw na bituka ng manok o di kaya eh pork-chop, pwede rin ang pagpapatakbo ng isang computer rental o di kaya kainan ng mga tao.


Ako bilang mag-aaral gusto ko pumapasok sa  kolehiyo para mapadami ang kaalaman patungkol sa kanilang interes. Hindi interes sa bangko kundi personal na hilig, nais gawin sa buhay, maaring sa dako ng medisina, enhinyero o kompyuter, at iba pa .. ang kanilang pangunahing layunin sa pagaaral ay upang makakuha ng maraming kaalaman at susunod nalang siguro dito ang magkapera, kung titignan mo sa panahon ngayon ay naging baligtad na, gusto mag-aral ng mga tao dahil intensyong magkapera agad, iniisip kung saan pwedeng magpuntang bansa o kung anung malalaking kumpanya ang pwedeng pasukan, magkano ang sweldo?

 Na kung saan kung titignan mo noon parang hindi naman ganito ang isipan ng mga estudyante, ang layunin nila sa pagpasok ng kolehiyo ay para maabot nila ang kanilang pangarap. Kung nakapanood ka nga ng m Eat Bulaga noon ang lagging tanung sa mga bata ay

“Ano ang gusto mong maging?”

Ang sagot nila

“Gusto ko pong maging Doctor”

Bakit? “Gusto ko po kasi maging katulad ng ate at nanay  ko na nagluluto ng masasarap na pagkain sa kolehiyo naman gusto ko maging katulad ng mga pulis na magigiting  .

Kung mapapansin ninyo ang mga kaisipan noon ay naka-sentro sa “Life Purpose” para magkaroon ng sense of certainty ang buhay o para mabuhay ng makabuluhan sa mundo. Pero ngayon parang iba na yata, tanungin mo ang mga estudyanteng mag-eenrol ng ganito.

Sa makatuwid kaya gusto mag-pulis ay hindi dahil sa gustong gampanan ang gawaing pulis kundi nais lang talagang kumita ng malaking salapi.

Gusto kung liwanagin muna na walang masama sa mag-ambisyon o sa pagkita ng malaking pera lalung-lalo na sa pagiging isang pulis pero kung ang gagawin mong batayan sa pagkuha ng kurso ay kung alin ang mas malaki magpasweldo ngayon ay hindi matibay na batayan o paraan para pumili ng kurso.


Kaya ako bakit napili ko ang kurso sa kolehiyo ang maging isang pulis gusto palingkuran ang ating bayan , gusto ko makatulong sa mga tao gusto ko makatulong sa pamilya .
Kaya dito ko tatapusin ang aking ulat , kaya ang masasabi ko lang sa inyo pag isipan ng mabuti ang pag pili ng kursong inyong pipiliin.

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Relative Effectiveness of Expository and Field Trip Methods of Teaching on Students' Achievement in Ecology

ABSTRACT

     The study was a pre‐test treatment post‐test control design. Three educational districts from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria were treated as clusters. Twenty boys and 20 girls were randomly selected, making up a total of 40 students, in each of Group A, Group B, and Group C. Students in Group A were taught ecology by taking them to the school farm, pond, and nearby stream, while students in Group B were taught ecology strictly in the classroom. Students in Group C were not taught but have knowledge of ecology. Findings of the study revealed a highest performance of Group A relative to Group B and Group C. Students in Group A (field trip) were thus able to perform highest because of their opportunity of having first‐hand experience of organisms in their natural habitat.

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Title: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN APPROACH: MODERNIZATION OF CANAWAY, TIBANGA BOULEVARD IN ILIGAN CITY

ABSTRACT

     The research paper aims to improve the existing Canaway, Tibanga Boulevard at Canaway , Tibanga to attract tourist and promote tourism in Iligan City. The Canaway Tibanga Boulevard is facing certain problem nowadays including: poor lighting/ unsafe, not well managed, lack of good quality in services, poor conceptual design/beautification. With these existing problems, this study conceptualizes a design that suits for the improvement of Canaway, Tibanga Boulevard and promote sustainability in tourism development.

      The researchers gathered the data following these methods: First, the researchers made an interview to the people and to the tourist visited in Canaway, Tibanga Boulevard and get their comments and suggestions that serve as an outline for the improvement of the boulevard. Third, the researchers made an aesthetic conceptual design of the boulevard following with three schemes that features: boardwalk extension with grassy lawns, outdoor food court , and function hall for small gatherings. Than the researchers made a survey and select 150 individuals randomly to choose the best scheme for the aesthetic conceptual design of the boulevard.

Results revealed that of the 3 schemes, the majority of the respondents selected the 1st scheme which has boardwalk extension with grassy lawns. This serves as the final aesthetic conceptual design for the improvement of the boulevard.

    Thus, it is clear that the aesthetic design for the improvement and beautification of the Canaway Tibanga Boulevard should be implemented because it can attract more tourist which can be a major source of tourism and economic benefits in Iligan City.

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MISCONCEPTION ON ANGLES AMONG MATH 7 STUDENTS OF MSU-IIT DURING THE SECONG SEMESTER

SY 1005-1996

 ABSTRACT

Ancheta, Alfonso Jr. R.. Mindanao State Universsity Iligan Institute of Technology , Iligan City, March 1996.  "Misconcetion On Angles Among Math 7 students of MSU-IIT During the second Semester , SY 1995-1996. "

Adviser: Prof. josie Vic D. Mendoza.

Sixty-Two (62) math 7 students from two section of the college of education . Mindanao State University Iligan Institute Of technology, responded to a quistionaire to find out if there are misconception on angles among math 7 students of MSU-IIT.

Specifically this study will attemt to answer the following question:

1.What are the misconceptions on ang es among Math 7 students of MSU-IIT?

2.Are there difference and similarities on the misconception made by the math 7 stpudents who graduated from public and private schools?

The findings and conclusions or the  study revealed the following :

1. There are misconceptions on angles among Math 7 students of MSU -IIT during the second semester .

2.There are difference and similarities on the misconceptions on angles made by Math 7 students who graduated from public and private schools.

The following recommendations are made based on the findings and conclusions drawn from the study:

1.Mathematics teachers be given  a test about the concept on angles to determine if misconception also occur among them.

2.Teachers should give a diagnostic test before starting a  class instructions.

3.Teachers should evaluate  the students by giving exercise.

4.Further research  be conducted to find out the differences and similarities on the misconception on the angles made by male and female students as will as the difference and similarities on the  misconceptions on angles made by math 7 students .

5.Further reserch be conducted  to determine the actors affecting the misconceptions made by students on angles.

UNDERGRADUATETitle:  THE SENDONG AFTERMATH: LOOKING INTO SURVIVORS' PHYSCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION

Author|: MA. GRACE G. BASCAR, GLADYS C. MUGOT,ELENOR NINA M. SIMAN

Adviser: Jollibee A. Gomez

Type of  Documentation: Research Paper

No. of Pages: 81

Host Institution: St. Michael's College

Address, Region: Iligan City, Region X

            ABSTRACT

The study sought to determine the post disaster stressors encountered by Sendong Survivors, particularly family providers, and to identify the cmmon coping skills they used to manage the stresses in recovery. They used correlational descriptive design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Majority of the respondents belong to middle age group. Almost half were able to attain Highschool lable. Their monthly income ranges from Php 2,001- 4,000. Most are Chatolic having 4-6 family members who experienced total washout due to Sendong. Majority are stressed their financial stability which resulted to their Moderate level of stressed and the Preventive coping as theirr used most used coping strategy. There is a significant relationship of the respondents age, religion and extent of damage with their psycho social adaptation. And their is a significant difference between the respondents who are in old age and in middle adulthood. Respondents who are in old age have a higher usage of the Proactive Coping strategy and Strategic coping strategy than those respondents who are in middle adulthood. In the light of the findings of the study, the researcher's have drawn the following conclusions:

Majority of the respondents are stressed because they don't have enough money to regain the things that they have lost. The respondent's age and religion affects the respondents psychosocial stability. The respondents age and religion affects the intensity of the respondents psychosocial stability. Older have a better coping ability and people who experienced bigger lost have a higher stress level.

Keywords: Sendong, psychosocial adaptation, post disaster, stress, coping, stressors, survivor.

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE GREGORIO T. LLUCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, QUEZON AVENUE EXTENSION, PALA-O, ILIGAN CITY

                                                         

ABSTRACT

    The Gregorio T. Lluch Hospital is facing certain problems such as dilapidated structures, lack of senitation, poor aesthetic design, insufficient parking space and crowded area due to the lack of space for the patients. With these existing problems, this study conceptualizes a design that can serve as basis for the improvement of Gregorio T. Lluch Hospital In Iligan City. This research paper aims to improve the existing Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital to provide better services to the public and promote development quality health care for the people of the City of Iligan.

   The researchers interviewed the patients and the staff of Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital by usinh a questionnaire regarding existing features of the hospital and its dimensions. The comments and suggestions given were incorporated into the manuscript to serve as an outline for the design of the proposed improvement of the hospital. A conceptual design and its appropriate dimension of the hospital were next created in three different schemes that features a modernized hospital, better hospital facilities, more organized structure, parking spaces and aesthetic landscapes. A survey was conducted and three hundred (300) individuals were selected randomly to choose the best schemes for the conceptual design of the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital.

Results reveald that of the three (3) schemes, the majority of the respondents selected the first design scheme which is the large and enclosed 3 storey concrete structure with front parking area and roof deck which has a small cottage and rooms for the doctors and visitors with a total floor area of 19,288 sq.m. This serves as the final conceptual design for the improvement of the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital.

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ABONALES, Therese P. 2002. The Door and Other Stories: Finding the Real in the Unreal. (GT: MAELS), 90pp.

ABSTRACTA story is a creation that lets readers know what it is like to be alive in the writer‘s world. It is a creation that lets readers put on the writer‘s lenses and sees the world through these lenses. (Clayton, 2000)

This paper aims to bring readers to this writer‘s world, which may seem full of the unreal but actually carry with them the real, which is too often taken for granted. To aid readers in understanding the stories by this writer, an analysis of stories with the element of 1 the unreal, written by established writers, serves as a preparatory essay. These unreal stories fall under one or two of these categories, as defined in this paper: surrealism, Kafkaesque, science – fiction, fantasy and magic realism. To show how the seemingly unreal stories actually show what is real, the real is defined. It refers to the unseen existence of particular settings, dresses, and characters, and more important, situations that ordinary people are in, it is timeless, universal and most important, true. The analysis forms the first part of this paper. The second part consists of an essay on the creative process of this writer, and five stories that show the real in the unreal. 

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ARDIENTE, Maria Flordeliza A. 2008. Correlation Between Some Selected Variables and the Reading Proficiency of the Grade IV Pupils of Aurora East District, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, School Year 2006-2007. (GT: MAELS), 92pp.

ABSTRACT

 This study attempted to determine the correlation between some selected variables and the reading proficiency of the Grade Four Pupils of Aurora East District, Aurora Zamboanga del Sur, School Year 2006 - 2007.
By and large it was found out that the competence of the teacher to teach reading matters much to the academic performance of the pupils.
Also, the more desirable the attitudes of the pupils towards reading, the lesser reading problems they have and the higher their reading proficiency level would be.
Home, school, and community related problems altogether, somehow affect the reading proficiency of the pupils.
Reading problems in this study are found to have a high positive correlation with the reading proficiency of the pupils. Pupils who have lesser reading problems are more likely to achieve higher reading proficiency level.
This study recommends that there must be strong collaboration among teachers, community and the pupils as well to achieve high levels of proficiency in reading.

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CAPUNO, Gemma Grace D. 2006. Linguistic Competence of the Fourth Year Students of MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School, AY 2004-2005. (GT: MAELS), 73pp. 

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the linguistics competence of the fourth year students of MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School, AY 2004-2005.

 It utilized two sets of questionnaires: one for the respondents‘ socio-educational background, and another for their grammatical/linguistics competence, which consisted of 200 items duly tested and tried out for validity and reliability prior to their administration to the entire population of the IDS.

The qualitative-quantitative method of research was used to describe and interpret the data. The results show that: a) generally, the female respondents performed better than the male ones, b) those with public elementary background performed better than those with private elementary background, c) readers of the books and magazines and watchers of English televisions programs and listeners of English radio programs did better than those who were not, and d) parents‘ combined monthly income and educational background could be instrumental to the respondents‘ linguistics competence. On the whole, the respondents‘ performance in the most aspects of the test clustered in the satisfactory level.

 This study recommends that an action research on the effectiveness of an approach to teaching of functional grammar be conducted, and that in revising the English syllabus, the aspects where the respondents were deficient be given more weight. Further, it recommends that the so-called traditional method, which places emphasis on drills and grammatical structures, should be integrated in the communicative approach to teaching English as a second language.



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DE LA PEÑA, Lyllan Gay B. 2006. Exposure to Modern Technology: Its Impact on the Reading Comprehension of the Freshmen of the College of Arts and Social Sciences, MSU-IIT, AY 2003-2004. (GT: MAELS), 107pp.

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the effects of modern technology specifically cellular phones, compact discs, computer games, the Internet and television, to the reading comprehension of the freshmen of CASS, MSU-IIT, AY 2003-2004. 4

The descriptive method of research is used with the questionnaire as its data gathering tool. The respondents involved 150 students. Simple frequency and percentage were in the study. Test of hypotheses were done using chi-square tools.

 The salient findings of the study include the following. First, among the modern technology facilities, the respondents were very much exposed to cellular phones, compact discs, the Internet and television but were only moderately exposed to computer games. Second, the respondents had very poor literal level of reading comprehension.

They were also fair in interpretive and critical levels. As to creative and appreciative levels, the respondents were mostly on the satisfactory and fair levels of reading comprehension. Furthermore, exposure to modern technology facilities like cell phones, compact discs, computer games, the internet and television was found to be significantly related to students‘ literal, interpretive, creative and appreciative levels of comprehension. As recommendations, parents and teachers should emphasize to the students the wise use of modern technology facilities so that enhancement of their skills especially in reading will be promoted while the teachers should recognize the needs for the students to improve their different levels of reading comprehension. 

Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions towards Performing Arts 

Chiedel Joan G. San Diego 

Abelano P. Pagalan

 Mary Ann S. Banac

 College of Arts and Sciences 

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to assess the students’ attitudes and perceptions towards performing arts and also the impact of the shows to the students’ education and personal lives. Researcher-made questionnaire was used to assess the students’ motivation towards watching shows, their perception towards performing arts and the impact of shows to them. The findings were the following: 38% of the respondents had very high level of exposure as to watching shows. 38% had very high involvement in socio-cultural activities. 88% were intrinsically motivated to watch shows. The following items were agreed by the respondents: the shows are relevant to the subject taken; Arts are vital in providing a well-rounded education for the students; Arts encourage and assist in the improvement of student’s attitudes toward school; Arts education helps teach the students to communicate effectively with adults and peers; Incorporating arts into education is the first step in adding back what’s missing in education today; It is important to get personally involved in increasing amount and quality of arts education. 50% of the respondents found that arts are important to their lives. 64% found that the show they watched were interesting and relevant to them. 48% found that the price of the ticket was right but one respondent found it absolutely not right. 38% rated that the shows they watched gave a very high impact to them. 42% decided to still watch performing arts programs. Based on the results of the study, the Culture and Arts office should continue to produce shows that would level up the interest of the students and that would be useful to the students’ lives. Students have very positive response to performing arts; thus, the performing arts groups of La Salle University should continue to maintain their level of performances in order to maintain the students’ positive attitudes and perceptions towards them.

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
 This chapteristhe recapitulation ofsalient points ofthe study. It presents the summary, findings, conclusion and recommendations. The study aimed to assess the students’ attitudes and perceptions towards performing arts. Moreover, this study also sought to determine the students’ level of exposure to watching shows and their socio-cultural involvement. The study also aimed to find out the impact of the shows to the students’ education and personal lives. The study used descriptive – evaluative method since it described the respondents’exposure towatching shows, theirsociocultural involvement/engagement, their economic background and the course taken; mostly, their motivation towards watching shows. The study evaluated the attitudes, perceptions and the impact of the performances to the respondents. The respondents of this study were the Lasallian students who watched performances/productions of the different Culture and Arts groups and were enrolled in the 2nd semesterforthe school year 2012-2013.Purposive samplingwas used to select the students to be included in the study. The study utilized a researcher-made questionnairewhich underwentPilottesting in order to have valid and reliable results of the study with 0.70 Cronback alpha.Frequency and percentagewere used to presentthe description.

The following are the important findings and disclosures of the study:

1. 88% of the respondents were intrinsically motivated to watch shows.

 2. As to inclination to watching performing arts programs, 20 or 40% of the respondents rated neutral. 40% of the respondents often watched shows.

As a result of the findings and conclusions drawn from the study, the following recommendations are given:
 1. The Culture and Arts office should continue to produce shows that would level up the interest of the students and that would be useful to the students’ lives.
 2. Students have very positive response to performing arts; thus, the performing arts groups of La Salle University should continue to maintain their level of performances in order to maintain the students’ positive attitudes and perceptions towards performing arts.
 3. Ticket pricing and disposal are the difficulties of cultural workers. To minimize such problems and issues, the Culture & Arts Office should find more partners and linkages for them to tie up one show/production to help aid the production expenses.


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Learning and Teaching Styles in Selected Colleges of La Salle University – Ozamiz 

Anna C. Bocar 

Prudelen C. Pasok 

Benjiemen A. Labastin 

College of Arts and Sciences

ABSTRACT

This study limited its investigation to the learning and teaching styles of the respondentsfrom the six collegesin La Salle University – Ozamiz. The descriptive survey method was utilized in this study. The researchers administered the survey questionnaire to 245 students and 58 teachers. The results of the study establish that four (4) out of the six (6) colleges preferred most the verbal style of learning. It was also noticed that the least preferred learning style of the three (3) out of six (6) colleges is aural learning style. Furthermore, it was found that the respondents from the six (6) colleges or 100% of the teachers who responded the survey preferred most the logical teaching style. The teachers of the four (4) colleges out of six (6) declared that aural and solitary teaching style is less preferred by them. The researchers are able to verify that there is a slight mismatch between the learning and teaching style of the students and teachers respectively. However, the style of the teachers is also open for the verbal teaching style.
Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations

 The researchers in this study found four (4) out of the six (6) colleges preferred most the verbal style of learning. This means Vol. 17 no.2 61 that the students who responded this survey learn more when words are used in speech or in written forms. It was also noticed that the least preferred learning style of the three (3) out of six (6) colleges is aural learning style. This means that the respondents learn less when they use sound or music.

 Furthermore, it was found by the researchers in this study that the respondentsfrom the six (6) colleges or 100% of the teachers who responded the survey preferred most the logical teaching style. This is followed by the verbal teaching style which was favored most by five (5) out of six (6) colleges. The respondents of the four (4) colleges out of six (6) declared that aural and solitary teaching styles are less preferred by them.

 In the context of the findings of this study the researchers are able to verify that there is a slight mismatch between the learning and teaching style of the students and teachers respectively. The most preferred learning style of the students is different from the teachers’ favored teaching style.

The students learn more when words are used or in other words they are verbal learners while the teachers in the six (6) colleges prefer to use reasoning and system or the logical teaching style; however, the style of the teachers is also open for the verbal teaching style.

 With regard to the least preferred learning style of the respondents, the students and the teachers in one way meet their preferences. Though one of the least preferred styles of the teachers is solitary, both of them (students and teachers) preferred less the use of music and sound or the so called aural style. 

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Examining the Role of Birth Plans and Locus of Control in Childbirth Satisfaction

This study sought to determine how locus of control and adherence to birth plan impact women’s childbirth satisfaction. Satisfaction with childbirth has the potential to impact the mother’s health, relationship with her child, ability to breastfeed, and attitude toward future childbirth experiences (Goodman, Mackey & Tavakoli, 2003). Pregnant women were recruited to complete an extended prenatal and brief postpartum survey. Participants responded to a number of questionnaire measures and provided details about their desired birth scenario, and were then asked postpartum about their delivery outcomes.. It was predicted that women with an internal locus of control would have greater satisfaction with their birth than women with an external locus of control, and that women whose birth plans were not adhered to would be less satis fied than the women whose birth plans were adhered to, but this effect would be greater in women with an external locus of control. Significant differences were found in expectations for childbirth between women who did and did not plan to write birth plans and between women who planned to have natural or medicated deliveries. Postpartum analysis revealed a significant pattern between intended and actual birth mode. More data collection and analyses are necessary to further address the hypotheses of the study.

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 BULLYING AND VICTIMIZATION: SCHOOL CLIMATE MATTERS By Jennifer L. Elfstrom Bullying at school is prevalent in the United States and worldwide, but little is known about the relationship between students’ experiences with bullying and their perceptions of school climate.

This study investigated the link between bullying and three elements of school climate—social support from teachers, social support from peers, and school connectedness. The study used MANOVA analyses to confirm differences between students categorized as bullies, victims, bully-victims, and bystanders. Findings indicate that students who are not directly involved in bullying perceive more social support and school connectedness than all other students. Students who are bullied perceive less social support from peers than other students, while students who bully perceive less social support from teachers and connection to school than other students. Findings from this study support strategies to increase social support and school connectedness, as well as the meaningful involvement of both teachers and students in bullying prevention efforts.https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=miami1186089056&disposition=inline

Lorenzo-Blanco, E.I.; Unger, J.B.; Oshri, A.; Baezconde-Garbanati, L.; & Soto, D. (2016). Profiles of Bullying Victimization, Discrimination, Social Support, and School Safety:  Links with Latino/a Youth Acculturation, Gender, Depressive Symptoms, and Cigarette Use. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 86(1), 37-48. 

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Latino/a youth are at risk for symptoms of depression and cigarette smoking but this risk varies by acculturation and gender. To understand why some youth are at greater risk than others, we identified profiles of diverse community experiences (perceived discrimination, bullying victimization, social support, perceived school safety) and examined associations between profiles of community experience and depressive symptoms, cigarette smoking, acculturation, and gender. Data came from Project Red (Reteniendo y Entendiendo Diversidad para Salud), a school-based longitudinal study of acculturation among 1,919 Latino/a adolescents (52% female; 84% 14 years old; 87% U.S. born). Latent profile analysis (LPA) revealed 4 distinct profiles of community experience that varied by gender and acculturation. Boys were overrepresented in profile groups with high perceived discrimination, some bullying, and lack of positive experiences, while girls were overrepresented in groups with high bullying victimization in the absence and presence of other community experiences. Youth low on both U.S. and Latino/a cultural orientation described high perceived discrimination and lacked positive experiences, and were predominantly male. Profiles characterized by high perceived discrimination and /or high bullying victimization in the absence of positive experiences had higher levels of depressive symptoms and higher risk of smoking, relative to the other groups. Findings suggest that acculturation comes with diverse community experiences that vary by gender and relate to smoking and depression risk. Results from this research can inform the development of tailored intervention and prevention strategies to reduce depression and/or smoking for Latino/a youth.  http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2016-00321-003

Evans, C.B.R.; & Chapman, M.V.  (2014).  Bullied Youth:  The Impact of Bullying through Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Name Calling.  American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 84(6), 644-652.

ONLINE ABSTRACT

Bullying is a common experience for many school-aged youth, but the majority of bullying research and intervention does not address the content of bullying behavior, particularly teasing. Understanding the various forms of bullying as well as the language used in bullying is important given that bullying can have persistent consequences, particularly for victims who are bullied through biased-based bullying, such as being called gay, lesbian, or queer. This study examines bullying experiences in a racially and ethnically diverse sample of 3,379 rural elementary-, middle-, and high-school youth. We use latent class analysis to establish clusters of bullying behaviors, including forms of biased-based bullying. The resulting classes are examined to ascertain if and how bullying by biased-based labeling is clustered with other forms of bullying behavior. This analysis identifies 3 classes of youth: youth who experience no bullying victimization, youth who experience social and emotional bullying, and youth who experience all forms of social and physical bullying, including being bullied by being called gay, lesbian, or queer. Youth in Classes 2 and 3 labeled their experiences as bullying. Results indicate that youth bullied by being called gay, lesbian, or queer are at a high risk of experiencing all forms of bullying behavior, highlighting the importance of increased support for this vulnerable group.http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2014-57192-007

Olweus, D.; & Limber, S.P.  (2010).  Bullying in School:  Evaluation and Dissemination of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.  American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 80(1), 124-134.

ONLINE ABSTRACT

The nature and extent of bullying among school children is discussed, and recent attention to the phenomenon by researchers, the media, and policy makers is noted. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) is a comprehensive, school-wide program that was designed to reduce bullying and achieve better peer relations among students in elementary, middle, and junior high school grades. Several large-scale studies from Norway are reviewed, which provide compelling evidence of the program’s effectiveness in Norwegian schools. Studies that have evaluated the OBPP in diverse settings in the United States have not been uniformly consistent, but they have shown that the OBPP has had a positive impact on students’ self-reported involvement in bullying and antisocial behavior. Efforts to disseminate the OBPP in Norway and the United States are discussed.http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2010-13348-015