Psychology Student Presentations
Presentations from 2023
Lophira Alata Suppresses Glioblastoma Cell Growth via Inhibition of Protein Kinase C-α, Huanyun Duan, Ifeoma Ezenyi, Martins Emeje, Samuel Okhale, Stacy Lin, Denise Jean-Louis, and Samson Amos
Presentations from 2022
Distracted , Stressed, and Confused: The Effects of Distraction and Stress on Memory Retention, Chao Liu, Morgan D. Lemacks, Luke D. Burtnett, Stacey M. Barrett, Katlyn E. Vaalburg, McKenna L. Fowler, Taylor K. Seals, and Tanner W. Gillis
Presentations from 2020
Perceived Benefits of a Premarital Mentorship Program: Mentor Couples' Perspectives, Michael W. Firmin, Felisha L. Younkin, Megan E. Orr, Bethany A. Carson, and McKenzie L. Henry
The Perceived Common Issues of Couples: Mentor Couples’ Perspectives, Felisha L. Younkin, Michael W. Firmin, Bethany A. Carson, Anna Edwards, Sarah M. Shaw, and McKenzie L. Henry
The Role of Non-Discriminatory Bias in Everyday Life and in the Formation of Implicit Bias, Felisha L. Younkin, Michael W. Firmin, Benjamin Smid, Madison Ensign, Hannah Dobmeier, Caroline Wacome, and Bethany Williams
The Impact of Academic Major on Foreign Language Learning in College Students, Felisha L. Younkin, Merideth Hoagland Pitts, Audrey Podnar, Charlie Learned, and Karina Palmer
Presentations from 2019
Ethical Considerations Regarding Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Evaluations, Michael W. Firmin, Bethany Carson, Samantha Hershberger, Karolyn Sabo, Anna Edwards, and Elliott H. Gilmore
Potential Psychological Implications of the Inclusion of 6C72 Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder in the ICD-11, Michael W. Firmin and Matthew W. Shinkle
Perceived Professional Identities of Christian Healthcare Workers in Clinical Settings, Felisha L. Younkin, Michael W. Firmin, Rachel L. Parrill, Alexis D. Smith Ms., and Zachary J. Krauss
Presentations from 2018
An Exploration of International Students’ Institutional Experiences at Cedarville University, Jeffrey T. Jenks, Alexis D. Smith, and Sung Woo Kim
Effects of Therapy Dogs on Participants' Anxiety in Group Discussion, Kailee Grace Renne
Presentations from 2017
Relationship Quality of Siblings Attending the Same University, Ashley M. Belles
How Athletics Affect an Athlete’s Academic Performance, Rachel D. Cordle and Anna Forcelle
The Lonely Scroll: The Impact of Social Media on Loneliness in Introverts and Extroverts, Jessie D'Amico, Sarah E. Taylor, and Elizabeth Hansford
Philosophical and Altruistic Motivations Shared Among Public Defenders, Michael W. Firmin and Ying-Ruey Chuang
Reported Challenges of Serving as a Public Defender, Michael W. Firmin and Ying-Ruey Chuang
Contacting State Psychology Licensure Boards: General Unresponsiveness to Public Inquiry, Michael W. Firmin, Heidi M. Gibbs, Alyssa M. Massaro, and Reina C. Soczka
Developmental Results of Military Kids’ Upbringing: A Qualitative Analysis, Michael W. Firmin, Taylor E. Hobbs, Aubrey Gillette, and Hannah Grammer
Clinical Differences between the APA and NASP Ethical Codes, Michael W. Firmin, Lauren A. Kuhlwein, Nicole M. Tiffan, and Heidi M. Gibbs
Personal Frustrations of a Full-Time Firefighting Career, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Markham, Nicole Tiffan, Heidi Gibbs, and Lauren Kuhlwein
Personal Frustrations Experienced in a Full-Time Firefighting Career, Michael W. Firmin, Nicole M. Tiffan, Heidi M. Gibbs, and Lauren A. Kuhlwein
Marked Lifestyle Changes in First Year College Women, Michael W. Firmin, Taryn Viers, and Mojadesinuola Adejokun
Phone Home: Parent-Child Support in College Students' Social Interaction, Ruth L. Markham, Cindy Cheung Siu, Nicole Tiffan, Samantha Kohli, and Jean-Luc Schieferstein
Perceptions of Homeschooling: A Qualitative Study of the Lives of Homeschool Parents, Thomas A. Sackett and Jacqlyn A. Fletcher
Stress and Sleep Quality: Mediating Effects of Social Support, Felisha L. Younkin, Elizabeth A. Axtell, and Chelsea R. Anderton
Presentations from 2015
Cognitive Distortions and Institutional Misconducts in Juvenile Delinquents, Shannah C. Gardiner and Jenna Berkstresser
Improving Cybersecurity Education, Seth Hamman, Ruth L. Markham, Andrew Chaplik, and Gabrielle Metzler
Freshman PKs at a Christian College: A Qualitative Study, Ruth L. Markham, Monica H. Arslain, and Aubrey Gillette
"That's So OCD!": A Qualitative Study Revealing Common Misconceptions About Christianity and OCD, Ruth Lowrie Markham, Lynley G. Turkelson, Kari E. Barnhill, and Sarah R. Denen
Pharmacy Students' Reflections as They Near Graduation, Ruth L. Markham, Andrew Voss, Kelli Anderson, Cassie Peterson, and Douglas C. Anderson
Premarital Sex in College Students: Factors that Influence Their Attitudes and Practices, Kara Nonnemacher, Chi-en Hwang, and Leah Furrow
Birth Order and Humor Styles, K. C. Pugh, Milton E. Becknell, and Di Wu
The Relationship Between Juvenile Residents' Cognitive Distortions and Misconducts in a Rehabilitation Center, Di Wu, David B. Leitch, Shannah C. Gardiner, and Jenna Berkstresser
Presentations from 2014
Residual Spiritual Shifts Regarding the Homeless Resulting from a College Poverty Immersion Experience, Michael Firmin, Ruth Markham, Kurt J. Stultz, Heidi J. Johnson, and Elizabeth Garland
Residual Spiritual Shifts Regarding the Homeless Resulting From a College Poverty Immersion Experience, Elizabeth Garland, Heidi J. Johnson, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth Lowrie Markham, and Kurt J. Stultz
The Effect of Familiarity with Background Music on College Students’ Performance of Reading Comprehension Tests, Heidi J. Johnson, Di Wu, Benjamin B. Holdredge, and William T. McKinley
The Perspective of College Seniors in ROTC on Becoming a Commissioned Officer, Natasha Kreft, Hans Stoltzfus, Luke M. Tse, and Ruth L. Markham
A Qualitative Study of Pastors' Kids at Cedarville University: A Pilot Study, Ruth L. Markham, Monica H. Arslain, and Eric C. Skowronski
Motivations and Implications of Secondary Jobs Among University Faculty: A Qualitative Study, Ruth L. Markham, Alexandra Iriana, Jessica Dyson, and Jeremiah Bollman
Second Star to the Right and Straight on ‘Til Morning: How to Bring the Peter Pan Generation to the Writing Center, Julie L. Moore, Ruth E. Towne, Austin Bush, and Jennifer S. McConkey
Presentations from 2013
Forgiveness and Spirituality, Chi-en Hwang, BrookeLyn Dietz, and Holly Sly
Qualitative Perspectives on Contraceptive Usage From Christian College Students, Katherine Langton, Jamie Lovett, Patricia Klay, Joel Israel, and Amanda J. Burger
Attribution of Personality Based on Attractiveness, Nichole Reaver and Chi-en Hwang
The Effects of Different Music Genres on the Working Memory, Di Wu, David M. Brush, and Adam J. Ripley
Presentations from 2012
The Father-Daughter Relationship on Self-Image, Katherine Langton, Tricia Maguire, Luke M. Tse, and H. Taylor
Christian Professional Women and Submission: An Examination in Role Reconciliation, Daniel Martinson, Luke M. Tse, Crysta Hutchinson, Nichole Reaver, and Elizabeth Fiest
Presentations from 2011
Accented Speakers May Find It Advantageous to Speak Up in Court, Charles D. Dolph, Jessica Robb, Stephanie Merrit, and Chi-en Hwang
Relationships Between Nonautistic Siblings and Their Parents, Luke M. Tse, Ellen Geib, and Amanda Hills
Presentations from 2010
Using Qualitative Research to Enhance Education, Research and Scholarship in Counselor Education, Luke M. Tse and Jessica Robb
Presentations from 2008
Individuals and Their Confidants' Viewpoints on Self-harm: A Qualitative Analysis, Luke M. Tse, Jillian S. Losee, and Kimberly R. Stephens
Presentations from 2007
External Dynamics Influencing Tattooing Among College Students: A Qualitative Analysis, Michael W. Firmin, Luke M. Tse, Janna B. Foster, and Tammy L. Angelini
Between Friends: A Qualitative Consideration of Humor Between Genders, Christina Taylor and Luke M. Tse
Behavioral Shifts: A Qualitative Analysis of Students' Awareness and Reaction to the Homeless, Luke M. Tse, Michael W. Firmin, Courtney B. Johnson, Yelena L. Vorobyov, and Jacklyn M. McKeon
Relationship Between Fathering Styles and Daughters' Interpersonal Competence Development in Early Adulthood, Luke M. Tse, Janelle Moffitt, and Laura Stokes
Presentations from 2006
Predicting IQ from the SAT: A Cross-validation Study, A. Beaujean, Michael W. Firmin, A. Knoop, Jared D. Michonski, Theodore P. Berry, and Ruth E. Lowrie
The Power of Association: Is Obesity's Stigma Contagious?, Charles D. Dolph, Danielle E. Goodling, Allison D. Allen, and Chi-en Hwang
Christian Student Perceptions of Body Tattoos: A Qualitative Analysis, Michael W. Firmin, Luke M. Tse, Janna B. Foster, and Tammy L. Angelini
Religious Impact of a Poverty Immersion Experience on College Students, Michael W. Firmin, Luke M. Tse, Courtney B. Johnson, Yelena L. Vorobyov, and Jacklyn M. McKeon
Parent and Child Views of Interracial Relationships, Luke M. Tse, Michael W. Firmin, Chi-en Hwang, and Stephanie Firebaugh
Presentations from 2004
Attitudes of Young Adults Toward Interracial Dating and Marriage Relationships, Luke M. Tse and Marigrace Guce
