University support services are an integral function in helping students thrive in an academic environment and have helped thousands reach their goals on the path to earning their degrees. That being said it’s important that students are fully aware of the services that are offered to them, and for them to have a positive view of said services, if we expect them to utilize these important resources. For that reason, a university’s ability to properly communicate to students the services available to them is imperative for the success of their students – this is especially true for demographics that are otherwise disadvantaged in some way, such as first-generation or disabled students. This study was primarily conducted to measure what methods may be most effective in advertising support services for students across campus, particularly focusing on Chippewa Valley Technical College and University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire students and their perceptions of various services offered by their institutions. To do this, a survey was conducted asking students about their knowledge of, opinions on, and the frequency in which they use services, as well as how they learned about them. In understanding the outcomes of different methods of advertising, universities can broaden the number of students that are able to use their services, potentially increasing rates for graduation, student retention, and academic standing, as well as generally improving the overall experience of their students.
This study explores the relationship and impact of digital media—such as social media, video games, and television—on early childhood mental development in children ages 1 to 18 years. It recognizes both the potential benefits and risks associated with moderate or excessive screen time. Data was collected through a survey that included a series of questions regarding children's digital media usage patterns, in conjunction with standardized measures of emotional and social skills. This research aims to examine the influence of digital media on cognitive, socioemotional, and behavioral development in children, while also analyzing the role of parental mediation in this context.
Social work students require robust mental health crisis response skills, yet traditional coursework may not provide sufficient practical training. This study examines the effectiveness of embedding Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training within existing social work curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes. The goal of MHFA is to provide emotional support and information about helpful resources to people experiencing mental health crises. For this study, we are taking a mixed methods approach to assess the extent at which the integration of MHFA training into a social work mental health course improves students' knowledge of mental health issues and crisis response strategies. We are also hoping to assess how MHFA training impacts students' self-reported confidence levels in responding to mental health situations. The team will utilize three quantitative measures: Pre and post MHFA knowledge assessment, Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and the Selfefficacy in Mental Health Crisis Response Scale. In addition, the intention is to have one focus group of students who completed the training share their thoughts on the learning process. The hopes of this study is that it will demonstrate the effectiveness of MHFA training and lead to a larger scale implementation of MHFA training within UW- Eau Claire.
Parental relationships play a crucial role in shaping the emotional, psychological, and social development of a child. We are conducting this research to better understand the development of children directly correlated to the parents' relationship with the child. Our research heavily focuses on the direct effect of the parent's marital status and the development of a child. We discuss multiple different branches of the topic such as how a parent-child relationship between self-concept and career maturity in children and adolescents. As well as, the link between later parental conflict and adolescents adjustment in divorced and intact families. Another topic is, the value of children of divorced and non-divorced parents. Lastly, the parental impact of the child is the main topic of what we researched.
