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Barrett accepts high performing, academically engaged undergraduate students and works with them in collaboration with all of the other academic units at Arizona State University. All Barrett students complete a thesis or creative project which is an opportunity to explore an intellectual interest and produce an original piece of scholarly research. The thesis or creative project is supervised and defended in front of a faculty committee. Students are able to engage with professors who are nationally recognized in their fields and committed to working with honors students. Completing a Barrett thesis or creative project is an opportunity for undergraduate honors students to contribute to the ASU academic community in a meaningful way.

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Comparative Analysis of Hip Hop and Modern Dance

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From steps seen on TikTok to Youtube, when examining the styles of trending current dances, it can be noted that there is a blend of different forms including modern and hip hop, the two most commonly seen styles in current pop culture. However, as the line between the two dance…

From steps seen on TikTok to Youtube, when examining the styles of trending current dances, it can be noted that there is a blend of different forms including modern and hip hop, the two most commonly seen styles in current pop culture. However, as the line between the two dance forms are often blurred, it can be difficult to identify the styles involved. To understand the two most seen styles in pop cultures - the qualities that distinguish them, and the qualities that allowed for the two dance styles to be smoothly integrated - a brief literature review along with an observational learning method involving courses and events focused on hip hop and modern class was conducted. It was found that despite the different backgrounds and techniques involved in both modern and hip hop, both dance styles embrace similar values of freedom, self-expression, and individuality. Since both dances embrace improvisation and freestyling with a de-emphasis on the costume or other structural restraints, they can be smoothly integrated and combined into a choreography.
ContributorsThomas, Shinita (Author) / Magana, Jorge (Thesis director) / Kong, Tongjie (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2023-12

Trends in Depression and the Availability of Novel Depression Treatments in the U.S.

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This thesis focuses on the complex landscape of depression prevalence and the depression treatment disparities within vulnerable populations. By examining the underlying factors contributing to the rise in depression prevalence and understanding the challenges faced by vulnerable communities we can focus future research on the critical need for novel and…

This thesis focuses on the complex landscape of depression prevalence and the depression treatment disparities within vulnerable populations. By examining the underlying factors contributing to the rise in depression prevalence and understanding the challenges faced by vulnerable communities we can focus future research on the critical need for novel and equitable depression treatments.
ContributorsEsser, Eliza (Author) / Stecher, Chad (Thesis director) / Domino, Marisa (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2023-12

Perception Matters: Shark Conservation

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This research dives into the media’s influence, population tracking, new conservation methods, and previous studies to support the thesis that creating a positive public perception of the animals will help reduce shark finning and overfishing. Provisions and solutions provide inspiration for what we can do to reduce the overfishing and…

This research dives into the media’s influence, population tracking, new conservation methods, and previous studies to support the thesis that creating a positive public perception of the animals will help reduce shark finning and overfishing. Provisions and solutions provide inspiration for what we can do to reduce the overfishing and finning of sharks.
ContributorsMinhinnick, Tess (Author) / Chew, Matthew (Thesis director) / Lyon, Cassandra (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2023-12

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in Women: Effective Treatments Including Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. It is primarily misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in women until adulthood is reached. There are multiple effective therapies available once a diagnosis of ADHD is made. These include, but are not limited to, stimulant prescription medications, complementary and alternative medicine therapies…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. It is primarily misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in women until adulthood is reached. There are multiple effective therapies available once a diagnosis of ADHD is made. These include, but are not limited to, stimulant prescription medications, complementary and alternative medicine therapies (CAM) and gut health. Complementary and alternative medicine therapies can include meditation/spiritual health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), holistic/herbal medicine, exercise/yoga, and diet and dietary supplements. More research on gender differences in ADHD could decrease the misdiagnosis of women who have ADHD and offer more treatment options once a diagnosis is made.
ContributorsMarch, Christina (Author) / Arce, Alma (Thesis director) / Hoffner, Kristin (Committee member) / O'Keefe, Kelly (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2023-12

The Association Between Bicultural Stress and Mental Health and Alcohol Use Outcomes Among Hispanic/Latinx College Students: The Moderating Role of Familism

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Hispanic/Latinx college students are at a greater risk for developing problematic alcohol use and negative mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety because they experience contextual stressors (i.e., financial stress, academic stress, peer pressure) and cultural stressors (i.e., bicultural stress, acculturative stress, discrimination). Bicultural stress may be a risk…

Hispanic/Latinx college students are at a greater risk for developing problematic alcohol use and negative mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety because they experience contextual stressors (i.e., financial stress, academic stress, peer pressure) and cultural stressors (i.e., bicultural stress, acculturative stress, discrimination). Bicultural stress may be a risk factor for depressive, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) symptoms. The cultural value of familism may play a protective role in Hispanic/Latinx college students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of bicultural stress on depressive, anxiety, and AUD symptoms in first-year Hispanic/Latinx college students, and the role familism plays on moderating the relationship between bicultural stress and the outcomes. The sample was taken from the Pathways to College Health Study (N = 264; Female = 74.9%), which was survey administered via Qualtrics to first-year, Hispanic/Latinx college students at Arizona State University. The survey captured the participants’ levels of bicultural stress, familism, depressive, anxiety, and AUD symptoms. IBM SPSS Statistics was used for data analyses where three hierarchical regression models were run investigating the main effects and interaction effect of bicultural stress and familism. Results showed that higher levels of bicultural stress were associated with higher levels of mental health but were not associated with higher levels of AUD symptoms. Additionally, familism was not significantly associated with mental health or AUD symptoms suggesting familism may not play a substantial role in Hispanic/Latinx college students. There was no interaction found between familism and bicultural stress on the outcomes. These findings may aide in informing Hispanic/Latinx college students, universities, and clinicians on the impact bicultural stress may have on mental health outcomes.
ContributorsGhazoul, Marilyn (Author) / Su, Jinni (Thesis director) / Corbin, William (Committee member) / Cruz, Rick (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2023-12

Muslim Misrepresentation in American Cinema

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American media contributes significantly to popular culture, societal values, and perceptions not only within the United States but also globally. As society has evolved, representation in media has become increasingly important. Unfortunately, misinformation and biases remain widespread and have led to biases and prejudice against certain groups such as Muslims.…

American media contributes significantly to popular culture, societal values, and perceptions not only within the United States but also globally. As society has evolved, representation in media has become increasingly important. Unfortunately, misinformation and biases remain widespread and have led to biases and prejudice against certain groups such as Muslims. Thus, this thesis delves into Muslim misrepresentation in American cinema since the events of September 11, 2001. Through a comprehensive content analysis of several films via "The Riz Test" and previous studies, this thesis aims to uncover patterns and themes in the narrative and address questions about how portrayals of Muslims have changed over time and how contemporary films attempt to disengage from stereotypes. This paper shows that films released after 2017 have offered a more favorable view of Muslims, but there is still a lot of work to be done in order to ensure nuanced and complex portrayals.
ContributorsHashmi, Iqra (Author) / Mousa, Neimeh (Thesis director) / Sulayman, Umar (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2023-12

thesis-presentation-3.pdf

ContributorsGhazoul, Marilyn (Author) / Su, Jinni (Thesis director) / Corbin, William (Committee member) / Cruz, Rick (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2023-12

ghazoul_fall_2023.pdf

ContributorsGhazoul, Marilyn (Author) / Su, Jinni (Thesis director) / Corbin, William (Committee member) / Cruz, Rick (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2023-12

supplementary-video-2-dye-pumping.mp4

ContributorsNguyen, Sophie (Author) / Marvi, Hamidreza (Thesis director) / Ceylan, Hakan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Chemical Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2023-12

nguyen_fall_2023.pdf

ContributorsNguyen, Sophie (Author) / Marvi, Hamidreza (Thesis director) / Ceylan, Hakan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Chemical Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2023-12