Social Sciences – Page 6 – UROP Spring Symposium 2021

Social Sciences

Optimizing a Daily Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Stress from Discrimination among Sexual and Gender Minorities of Color

There is emerging evidence to suggest that mindfulness interventions reduce the impact of stress for people who identify with both a sexual and racial minority and thus increase wellbeing. However, there is little research that has been done to pinpoint what combination of mindfulness interventions most effectively reduce the impact of stress. This study seeks to determine what combination of the intervention components of mindfulness of purpose, connection and awareness are most efficient and effective at reducing the impact of stress from discrimination in sexual racial minorities and promoting wellbeing. While the study has only just begun, I predict that the intervention that incorporates awareness, purpose and connection will be the most effective at reducing stress in sexual and racial minorities.

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Optimizaing a Daily Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Stress from Discrimination among Sexual and Gender Minorities of Color

There is emerging evidence to suggest that mindfulness interventions reduce the impact of stress for people who identify with both a sexual and racial minority and thus increase wellbeing. However, there is little research that has been done to pinpoint what combination of mindfulness interventions most effectively reduce the impact of stress. This study seeks to determine what combination of the intervention components of mindfulness of purpose, connection, and awareness are most efficient and effective at reducing the impact of stress from discrimination in sexual racial minorities and promoting well-being. While the study has only just begun, I predict that the intervention that incorporates awareness, purpose, and connection will be the most effective at reducing stress in sexual and racial minorities.

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War & Military Occupations Data Set

The decision to occupy an opposing territory following a military conflict requires a consideration of the costs, aims, and compliance for an occupying power. Throughout history, these factors ultimately determine the success of an occupation. Our research examined notable military conflicts from a period between 1815 to 2003 to understand this relation. To determine the effectiveness of these occupations, we developed a coding system that firstly examines the aims of a state including reparations or regime change. These goals allow us to then determine the compliance costs for an occupying elite and therefore, the success of achieving occupation goals. The results of our research will contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between occupier aims and the likelihood of failure in accomplishing postwar goals.

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Navigating faith identities in college: The role of student organizations in shaping college experiences and identity development

Lyndsay Kluge Pronouns: she/her/hers Research Mentor(s): Krystal Laryea, PhD Student Research Mentor School/College/Department: School of Education, Stanford University Presentation Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Session: Session 5 (3pm-3:50pm) Breakout Room: Room 8 Presenter: 7 Event Link Abstract For privacy concerns this abstract cannot be published at this time. Authors: Krystal Laryea, Lyndsay Kluge Research Method:

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Does the Presence or Anticipation of Orgasm Explain Gender Difference in Sexuality? (Manual Simulation)

Women are less likely to orgasm during their sexual encounters with men. Despite attempts to understand gender differences in the orgasm gap, researchers have yet to determine the reason for these differences. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of manual simulation in explaining the orgasm gap between women and men. This is a four-phases study where 35 mixed-sex couples, at least 25 years of age and in a committed relationship and sexually active for a least six months, will be recruited through flyers, handouts, and online. Participants will engage in two sexual encounters at home, first with no instruction and second with guided instructions. During the second encounter, participants will be instructed to engage in genital simulation until either orgasm has occurred or until at least 10 minutes has elapsed. After their encounter, the participants will complete an exit survey asking if participants orgasmed, their experience during the sexual encounter, and whether or not the participants felt the simulation they received was sufficient. While we do not have the results yet for this study, we expect there to be no statistically significant difference in orgasm occurrence between women and men. If there are statistically significant differences, then we expect the orgasm goal pursuit will be able to better account for the orgasm occurrence compared to gender, meaning that those who score higher on the orgasm goal pursuit will be more likely to have orgasms.

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Leading Design in Architecture

“Leadership through Architecture” led by Taubman professor Irene Hwang can be described as an interdisciplinary and independent project that works on redirecting architectural education in combating outdated practices and perspectives that impact design within different realms of architecture. My role in this project is to develop an understanding of how the built environment can impact community living and opportunity. This educational foundation further allows me to create an inventory of a series of interviews that reflect the diverse interpretations residents have of their environments.

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Reviving Growth Keynesianism

The Reviving Growth Keynesianism Project is a podcast and blog meant to start a conversation about Keynesian economics. Keynesianism is an economic theory that is generally associated with John Maynard Keynes, an economist from the 1930s. His ideas became popularized during the Great Depression. Keynesianism is the idea that the economy cannot grow if there is not demand for the products being sold. It argues that economic equality is important to the growth and stability of an economy. Keynesianism was the widely accepted form of economic thought until the 1970s. Currently, many economic solutions being floated such as Universal Basic Income draw on Keynesian ideas.

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MODS (Military Occupation Data Set)

My research project, the Military Occupation Data Set, or MODS for short, involves analysis of various military conflicts over the last 200 years to determine whether or not the conflict involved an occupation and whether or not the occupation was a success. This research could help the world by shining a light on the risks of military occupations and the frequency in which they fail, hopefully leading to aggressive countries pursuing occupations less in the future. Thus far I have researched 2 conflicts, one of which I have completed research for. The conflict I have completed work on was a war between China and Tibet in the early 20th century. I had to read through multiple books and papers on the war to find and confirm information regarding the conflict. Then I proceeded to put the information I found into codebooks for the project that took in details about the war. I found that the Chinese occupation ended in failure due to the 1911 revolution that ended the Qing dynasty. These findings will add to the data set and lead to a general conclusion on how often military occupations lead to failure, which strategies lead to the best outcomes, and what costs countries incur when taking on an occupation.

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War & Military Occupations Data Set

On the heels of a disastrous series of conflicts in the Middle East that was and is wildly unpopular, Americans and the world have come to be wary of military occupations of foreign countries. Thus, there is an increased need for research to understand why some occupations succeed while others fail, as knowing this will help avoid needless and endless wars in foreign countries. By gathering primary and secondary sources of conflicts that may or may not have included a military occupation from 1815 to the present, a clearer picture of the factors that make a military occupation successful can be identified. An analysis of these conflicts reveal that every occupier has motivations in starting a military occupation. The success and failure of military occupations largely depend on this goal, with higher goals generating more costs for the occupier as domestic and international opposition mounts. Therefore, this contributes to a growing sentiment that getting involved militarily in other states should be a last resort, and every effort should be made to solve conflicts non-militarily.

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War & Military Occupations Data Set

Jarek Schmanski Pronouns: he/him/his Research Mentor(s): Anthony Marcum, Lecturer III Research Mentor School/College/Department: Program in International and Comparative Studies, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Presentation Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Session: Session 5 (3pm-3:50pm) Breakout Room: Room 5 Presenter: 5 Event Link Abstract For privacy concerns this abstract cannot be published at this

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