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Changing Caregiver Attitudes Toward Dementia with a Brief Virtual Experience

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Changing Caregivers Attitudes toward dementia study was conducted to assess changes in attitudes of formal caregivers caring for persons with dementia in a palliative care setting. An eight-minute virtual experience activity was delivered to 40 para-professional caregivers of those diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe dementia. The virtual experience consisting…

Changing Caregivers Attitudes toward dementia study was conducted to assess changes in attitudes of formal caregivers caring for persons with dementia in a palliative care setting. An eight-minute virtual experience activity was delivered to 40 para-professional caregivers of those diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe dementia. The virtual experience consisting of a set of instructions, headphones and different materials, is a quick, effective and efficient way to mimic having some of the stressors those living with Alzheimer's, or other types of dementia, may experience in their day-to-day lives. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect on caregivers’ emotions and attitudes toward dementia, before and after the virtual experience using a qualitative approach. It is hypothesized that the intervention will educate and instill empathy in the caregivers, overall, improving the delivery of their care in the future. Participants were asked open ended questions before and after the intervention using the virtual experience and four themes emerged: (1) Being more patient, (2) Slowing down, (3) Empathy and (4) Being positive. The findings suggest further education about the disease process is needed to help caregivers understand the actions of dementia related behaviors. Also, education about different strategies to handle some negative behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia can be done to improve the situation. Overall, the findings showed an increase in empathy and positive words or phrases from the participants, suggesting the simulation experience was an applicable and ethical intervention.

ContributorsPfohl, Marin Elizabeth (Co-author) / Latini, Abigail (Co-author) / Hamilton, Gillian (Thesis director) / Gallagher, Maribeth (Committee member) / Uriri-Glover, Johannah (Committee member) / Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)

Created2020-05

Changing Caregiver Attitudes Toward Dementia with a Brief Virtual Experience

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Changing Caregivers Attitudes toward dementia study was conducted to assess changes in attitudes of formal caregivers caring for persons with dementia in a palliative care setting. An eight-minute virtual experience activity was delivered to 40 para-professional caregivers of those diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe dementia. The virtual experience consisting…

Changing Caregivers Attitudes toward dementia study was conducted to assess changes in attitudes of formal caregivers caring for persons with dementia in a palliative care setting. An eight-minute virtual experience activity was delivered to 40 para-professional caregivers of those diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe dementia. The virtual experience consisting of a set of instructions, headphones and different materials, is a quick, effective and efficient way to mimic having some of the stressors those living with Alzheimer's, or other types of dementia, may experience in their day-to-day lives. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect on caregivers’ emotions and attitudes toward dementia, before and after the virtual experience using a qualitative approach. It is hypothesized that the intervention will educate and instill empathy in the caregivers, overall, improving the delivery of their care in the future. Participants were asked open ended questions before and after the intervention using the virtual experience and four themes emerged: (1) Being more patient, (2) Slowing down, (3) Empathy and (4) Being positive. The findings suggest further education about the disease process is needed to help caregivers understand the actions of dementia related behaviors. Also, education about different strategies to handle some negative behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia can be done to improve the situation. Overall, the findings showed an increase in empathy and positive words or phrases from the participants, suggesting the simulation experience was an applicable and ethical intervention.

ContributorsLatini, Abigail Louise (Co-author) / Pfohl, Marin (Co-author) / Hamilton, Gillian (Thesis director) / Gallagher, Maribeth (Committee member) / Uriri-Glover, Johannah (Committee member) / Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)

Created2020-05

Changing Conceptions of the Israel-Palestine Situation: An Analysis of the Effects of Study Abroad

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An ever increasing number of university students partake in study abroad opportunities. Extant research has measured the effects of such experiences on the students who participate in them. Nonetheless, this research tends to rely on comparative analyses between study abroad participants and control groups of students who do not travel…

An ever increasing number of university students partake in study abroad opportunities. Extant research has measured the effects of such experiences on the students who participate in them. Nonetheless, this research tends to rely on comparative analyses between study abroad participants and control groups of students who do not travel abroad. Furthermore, data are often retrospectively collected and are thus subject to individual retention, which may entail significant limitations. This research attempts to subvert these limitations by using a pre- and post-test methodology coupled with qualitative analysis. The study consists of in-depth qualitative interviews with nineteen participants who partook in a semester abroad at the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In contrast to previous research which has attempted to ascertain general effects, the aim of this research is to measure the effects of study abroad on individuals’ conceptions and perspectives as they relate to the Israel-Palestine situation and the groups involved. The results indicate that the participant group which consisted of both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals did, in fact, demonstrate changes in their perceptions and perspectives at the conclusion of their study abroad experience. Specifically, the majority of individuals reported more critical views of the Israeli state and its governmental policies in addition to demonstrated increases in empathetic sentiment towards Palestinian individuals. The results are discussed in relation to future research which perhaps could be utilized to further promote perception change and subversion of dominant narratives by fostering intergroup openness and interaction.

ContributorsRawls, Ariel (Author) / Adelman, Madelaine (Thesis director) / Fontinha de Alcantara, Christiane (Committee member) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor, Contributor, Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)

Created2019-05

Biophilic Design for User Wellness Through a Full-Body Experience of a Space

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When designing a space, all of the human senses should be considered in order to keep in mind the wellness of the client. How should the built environment be designed for user wellness through a nature-based full-body experience of a space? There are many theories and concepts that have been…

When designing a space, all of the human senses should be considered in order to keep in mind the wellness of the client. How should the built environment be designed for user wellness through a nature-based full-body experience of a space? There are many theories and concepts that have been studied and researched regarding the three concepts that will be touched on. Psychology of design, empathetic design, and nature all connect to each other. These concepts link together, prompting additional questions and needed research to find the answers. This research suggests that Biophilic Design is the answer.

ContributorsDoiron, Joia (Author) / Fehler, Michelle (Thesis director) / Schoneberger, Channing (Committee member) / Rovalo, Erin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor)

Created2022-05

Art Exhibitions and Social Justice: Curating Empathy

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Museums are influential platforms due to the high degree of trust the public places in their information. This platform becomes especially useful for curators and activists seeking to increase awareness around social justice issues. A way curators can connect with audiences and further the potential impact of their art exhibitions…

Museums are influential platforms due to the high degree of trust the public places in their information. This platform becomes especially useful for curators and activists seeking to increase awareness around social justice issues. A way curators can connect with audiences and further the potential impact of their art exhibitions is by cultivating empathy within their audiences, especially social empathy. There are two forms of empathy, interpersonal and social, both of which help an individual gain knowledge and understanding about the world around them. Museums are institutions that teach empathy by providing opportunities for visitors to interact with different people and learn new perspectives. Curators can encourage empathy by using three methods of audience engagement: reflection, discourse, and building relationships with outside community organizations and individuals. Through the analysis of three social justice contemporary art exhibitions, Beyond Borders: Stories im/Migration (2018) at Santa Clara University, Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency (2021) at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, and Undoing Time: Art and the History of Incarceration (2021 - 2022) at the Arizona State University Art Museum, I identify examples of how these methods can be utilized to grow empathy and suggest changes museums, curators and audiences can implement to build empathy and increase the plausibility for positive change within communities.

ContributorsAvila, Camille (Author) / Fahlman, Betsy (Thesis director) / O'Connell, Lauren (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor)

Created2022-05

Empathic Communication in Case Investigation: A Responding Guide for Difficult Situations

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Being prepared to respond to difficult situations that arise in public health practice is an essential skill for the public health workforce.This empathic responding guide was designed to train students, volunteers, and staff of the ASU COVID-19 Case Investigation Team. The guide provides an overview of empathic communication, walks through…

Being prepared to respond to difficult situations that arise in public health practice is an essential skill for the public health workforce.This empathic responding guide was designed to train students, volunteers, and staff of the ASU COVID-19 Case Investigation Team. The guide provides an overview of empathic communication, walks through a framework for responding with empathy, and outlines common difficult situations that arise in public health along with ways to respond with empathy to these situations. This guide can be adapted to a wide variety of settings and is meant to be used as a training tool for public health case investigators and other staff. This guide, available in a full and an abridged version, can be paired with hands-on workshops to provide engaging continuing education opportunities for public health teams.

ContributorsMeyer, Laura Grace (Author) / Arizona State University. AZ Infectious Disease Epi (AIDE) Lab (Contributor) / Arizona State University. Public Health Program (Contributor)

Created2021-07-12

Empathic Communication in Public Health: A Responding Guide for Difficult Situations [Abridged]

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This communication guide outlines examples of specific situations that are difficult to respond to, and pairs them with examples of how to respond with empathy. This guide depicts these difficult case statements as rows with bold, italic text. Beneath each scenario is an example of an empathic response (underlined) that…

This communication guide outlines examples of specific situations that are difficult to respond to, and pairs them with examples of how to respond with empathy. This guide depicts these difficult case statements as rows with bold, italic text. Beneath each scenario is an example of an empathic response (underlined) that can lead to a factual response or survey prompt (Figure 1). The responses use empathic communication to show the case that you are witnessing the emotion, rather than moving to the survey without acknowledging emotion. There is no one right answer to any difficult case statement.

ContributorsMeyer, Laura Grace (Author) / Arizona State University. Public Health Program (Contributor) / Arizona State University. AZ Infectious Disease Epi (AIDE) Lab (Contributor)

Created2021-07-12

Empathic Communication in Case Investigation: A Responding Guide for Difficult Situations [Full guide]

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Being prepared to respond to difficult situations that arise in public health practice is an essential skill for the public health workforce.This empathic responding guide was designed to train students, volunteers, and staff of the ASU COVID-19 Case Investigation Team. The guide provides an overview of empathic communication, walks through…

Being prepared to respond to difficult situations that arise in public health practice is an essential skill for the public health workforce.This empathic responding guide was designed to train students, volunteers, and staff of the ASU COVID-19 Case Investigation Team. The guide provides an overview of empathic communication, walks through a framework for responding with empathy, and outlines common difficult situations that arise in public health along with ways to respond with empathy to these situations. This guide can be adapted to a wide variety of settings and is meant to be used as a training tool for public health case investigators and other staff. This guide can be paired with hands-on workshops to provide engaging continuing education opportunities for public health teams.

ContributorsMeyer, Laura Grace (Author) / Arizona State University. Public Health Program (Contributor) / Arizona State University. AZ Infectious Disease Epi (AIDE) Lab (Contributor)

Created2021-07-12

Braving Human Suffering: Death Education and its Relationship to Empathy and Mindfulness

ContributorsCacciatore, Joanne (Author) / Thieleman, Kara (Author) / Killian, Michael (Author) / Tavasolli, Kyoko (Author) / Arizona State University. School of Social Work (Contributor)

Created2014-08-06

The Role of Empathy in Finding an Effective Intervention to Reduce HIV Related Stigma

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a persistent problem around the world, even though antiretroviral therapy has shown to be effective in reducing viral load and limiting transmission of the virus. Due to HIV’s infectious nature, visibility, the populations at risk, and its connections to race, class, and sexuality, it is…

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a persistent problem around the world, even though antiretroviral therapy has shown to be effective in reducing viral load and limiting transmission of the virus. Due to HIV’s infectious nature, visibility, the populations at risk, and its connections to race, class, and sexuality, it is more stigmatized than any other illness. HIV stigma has been associated with increased depression, social isolation, and poor psychological adjustment. HIV stigma can influence disclosure and care-seeking behavior. Internet-based interventions have shown to be effective in increasing knowledge on STIs and HIV, however, researchers have tested strategies that include educating participants on HIV to reduce stigma and have found that informational approaches alone are not effective. There is evidence that emotional intelligence and empathy are associated with prosocial behavior and influence attitudes towards stigmatized groups. Thus, this thesis aims to test an online intervention using an informational video from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in combination with an empathy-generating component to reduce stigma. It was hypothesized that the online intervention would increase HIV knowledge scores (H1), but stigma will only be reduced in the group introduced to the empathy-inducing component (H2) and those with high emotional intelligence would show the greatest reduction in stigmatizing attitudes (H3). Results did not support these hypotheses, suggesting that the CDC’s video does not significantly increase HIV knowledge in the general public. Further, the video intended to generate empathy and reduce stigma was also ineffective. These findings stress the need for further research and questions the effectiveness of empathy-generating interventions (e.g., FACES OF HIV, HIV Justice Network) to increase knowledge and reduce stigma. Future researchers should test the effectiveness of personalized interventions to reduce HIV-related stigma.

ContributorsEl-krab, Renee (Author) / Vargas, Perla (Thesis advisor) / Roberts, Nicole (Committee member) / Chen, Angela (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)

Created2020

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