Abstract Full Article Autism has affected many families throughout history. There have been many studies done on both sides of the spectrum regarding the emotional, physical, and financial stress that parents, siblings, and an individual who has autism experience. Although some research disagrees, a significant number of studies suggest that autism causes harm and stress…
Abstract Full Article Music is a part of most human’s everyday lives, but in what specific ways does it affect humans? One study showed that music has a direct effect on human behavior, emotion, and cognition (Schellenberg, 2005). This study aimed to find out how music effects human cognition. The theory that this study was…
Abstract Full Article The purpose of this study is to conduct an experiment to determine if Virtual Reality (VR) can reduce stress levels and heart rates in research participants. Participants for this study were Truett McConnell University students. Heart rates were taken before the virtual reality device was placed on the head, during the virtual…
Abstract Full Article Student athletes are under pressure to perform in the classroom and on the playing field. The problem is that while services have been available to meet their physical needs there hasn’t been services available to meet their mental needs. Researchers have demonstrated that mental health problems are a rising concern in college…
Abstract Full Article This article is an autoethnographic investigation of the impact of childhood cancer. How has cancer made me into who I am today? How has cancer affected my life? How can I use my cancer to help others better understand? In order to address these questions, I place memories within my story to…
Abstract Full Article The purpose of this study is to gather understanding of the long-term effects when going on a short-term mission trip, in order to gather useful information for mission organizations and anyone who is thinking about going on one. Four qualitative interviews were performed and through coding, revealed the impact of short-term trips…
Abstract Full Article In the United States, there are approximately 60% of all women in the reproductive age using contraceptive methods today (Kavanaugh ML. Jerman J. 2018, p.2). Of these women, very few are currently aware of how their birth control is working to prevent pregnancy. The focus of this literature review is to bring…
Abstract Full Article The purpose of this study is to understand the lived experiences of college students that have taken anxiety medication In addition, using the phenomenological perspective was used to understanding how anxiety medications effect adolescents and how those effects continue through the lifespan, and along with the importance of the treatment process. Three…
Abstract Full Article Personal trauma is often a difficult topic to share. This paper is an autoethnographic reflection of personal Trauma and its impact on physically and psychologically health. The trauma theory was used as a theoretical framework to help explain components of trauma and its impact. My life is a textbook example of trauma…
