Program for CUSSS 2008
College of Charleston
8:30-9:10 Registration Stern Center Ballroom
9:15-9:30 Welcome Stern Center Ballroom
9:40-10:50 Sesssion 1 Stern Center 201
Discussant: Dr. Daniel Harrison, Lander University
The Influence of Television on Political Participation and Voting Behavior
C.J. Brooks, Presbyterian College
Race, Region, and Religious Involvement
Meg Saunders, Presbyterian College
Religiosity, Self-Esteem, and Optimism
Jessica Williams, Columbia College
Religiosity and Socioeconomic Status: A Look at How the Correlation
Christina Cubitt, College of Charleston
SMO’s Member Participation as Facilitated by Movement Leaders
Susannah Fields, Columbia College
9:40-10:50 Session 2 Stern Center 206
Discussant: Dr. Kathy Fritz, Newberry College
The New Age Working Mom
Meredith Sawyer, Presbyterian College
Family Interaction Patterns And Adolescent Well-Being
Shameka Wilson, Francis Marion University
Tattoos, Piercing, Self-Esteem and Depression
Benjamin Pressley, Francis Marion University
A Mistaken Ideal
Brandon Lewis, Lander University
Main Targets
Patrick Nettles, Lander University
9:40-10:50 Session 3 Stern Center 409
Discussant: Dr. Vinetta Witt, Newberry College
Media Influences On Body Image And Clothing Styles
Shakeima Swinton, Francis Marion University
What Is The Relationship Between The Sociological Variables And Attitudes Toward Mental Illness On A College Campus?
Mary Allison McCaskill, Lander University
Successful Aging: The Effects of Good Physical and Mental Health
Shelley L. Hazard, Lander University
Resiliency in Older Adulthood and Application to a Life Stage Issue: Depression
Grace Wells, Columbia College
Social Control and Power-Control: Exploring the Theories of Hirschi and Hagan in the Analysis of the Bobby Cutts, Jr. Case
Lakia Downs, Lander University
11:00-12:10 Session 4 Stern Center 201
Discussant: Dr. Robert Freymeyer, Presbeterian College
A Grain of Truth? : Exploring Perceptions and Stereotypes of College Student’s Commitment to Classwork
Jennifer Story, Winthrop University
Exploration of a Registered Sex Offender through the Labeling and Routine Activities Theory
April Atkinson, Lander University
The Harlem Heat: The Portrayal of the Social Learning Theory
Mark O. Robinsons, Francis Marion University
Animalistic Behavior: Michael Vick and Dog Fighting
Charles C. Webber, Lander University
What's with All the Gossip
Jennifer Sanders and Debbie Simmons, Southern Wesleyan University
11:00-12:10 Session 5 Stern Center 206
Discussant: Dr. Yvonne. J. Combs, Lander University
Domestic Violence Shelters vs. Socioeconomic Status
Marquidria K. Walker, Lander University
Smoke Session
Eric Olaitan, Claflin University
Moral Culpability for Intimate Partner Violence among HBCU Students
Lakisha Whitaker, Claflin University
Marital Status and the Use of Spanking
Elizabeth Bomar, Presbyterian College
Violent Delinquency: The Epidemic and Its Causes
Paula Birch, Lander University
11:00-12:10 Session 6 Stern Center 409
Discussant: Dr.Barbara Johnson, University of South Carolina-Aiken
Divorce – Its Impact On The Christian Family And Church
Rebecca Stasny, Southern Wesleyan University
Patterns Between Premarital Cohabitation And Divorce
Rachel Dewyngaert, Presbyterian College
What Factors Influence Abortion Attitudes?
LaQuisha Barber , University of South Carolina Aiken
Parents and the Behavior of Their Children
Morgan Hallman, Newberry College
The Police Officer’s Persona
Sara Scheirer-Collins, Lander University
11:00-12:10 Poster Session Stern Center Ballroom
Undergraduate Alcohol Use and Participation among Student athletes and Students in Sororities and Fraternities
Debola Ogunseye, Newberry College
Gender Behavior Roles Portrayed On Reality Television
Jessica Wagar, College of Charleston
The Changing Presidential Race
Karibean Finkley, Newberry College
Chapel Attendance Among Newberry College Students
Brittany Cotney, Newberry College
Capital Punishment Method: Lethal Injection
Lisza Riley, Newberry College
Are The Students At Newberry College Struggling To Get Around?
Mashanda Thomas, Newberry College
An Exploration Of GPA By Participation In Greek Organizations And Sports
Sade’ Coates, Newberry College
Attitudes Toward Healthcare: Do Concerns Over Healthcare Access and Costs Vary By Political Affiliation, Age, and Gender?
Shelley L. Hazard, Lander University
The Impact of Perceived Attractiveness on Helping Behavior
Whitney Sullivan, Newberry College
Sex Differences in Word Recall Using Visual and Auditory Cues
Kelsee R. Stephens, Newberry College
The Impact of Visual vs. Oral Presentation on Word Recall
Monika Simmons, Newberry College
The Effect of Pupil Size on Attractiveness
Lauren Carbonell, Newberry College
Friendship and Children
Keena Phillips, Newberry College
The Impact of Smell on Taste
Paula K. Smith, Newberry College
Visual and Verbal
Michael Grase, Newberry College
The Effects of Music on Relaxation
Joe Pease, Newberry College
The Effects of Weather Conditions on Mood
Kelley Boyd, Newberry College
12:15-1:15 Lunch and Awards Stern Center Ballroom
1:25-2:35 Session 7 Stern Center 201
Discussant: Dr. Meredith Uttley, Lander University
After School Programs: More Than a Safe Place for Children
Shayla Williams, Lander University
Latch-Key Children And Deviant Behaviors: Is There A Correlation Between These Leading To The Deterioration Of Today’s Youth?
Vanessa Bowie, Lander University
Sibling Differences: The Influence of Family Configuration and Birth Order on Children’s Achievements
Rikki Renee Harris, College of Charleston
Adolescent Racial Identities
Clarissa Partlow, Lander University
I’ am Power: How the Mafia Out Smarted the Government
Tamara Mangle, Lander University
1:25-2:35 Session 8 Stern Center 206
Discussant: Dr. Mitchell Mackinem, Claflin University
Social Class and Charitable Behavior
Shannon Cherry, Presbyterian College
Gender Inequality in the United States Political System
Katie Parvin, College of Charleston
Attitudes Toward Healthcare: Social Capital and Access to Healthcare
Cynthia Glanton, Lander University
Social Class and Divorce Rates
Katie Guthrie, Presbyterian College
Gang Violence: The Struggle for Drugs, Money, and Power
Erin Nunley, Lander Universit
1:25-2:35 Session 9 Stern Center 209
Discussant: Dr. Linda Carson, Lander University
Unique Experience Defines Researcher Role
Sarah Pace, Claflin University
Academic Freedom as a Measure of Political Tolerance
Craig Spurrier, University of South Carolina Aiken
Attitudes Toward Long Term Care Facilities
Stephen Chicoine, Lander University
The Effect of Brand Name vs. Generic on Taste
Anita Bulcher, Newberry College
Go Out With a Bang
Kayla Wilson, Lander University
Exploration of a Registered Sex Offender through the Labeling and Routine Activities Theory
April Atkinson, Lander University
1:25-2:35 Roundtable Session A Stern Center Ballroom
Discussant: Dr. Christine Hope, College of Charleston
Gender Inequality: Wage Gap
Brittanie Kehler, College of Charleston
What Is The Relationship Between Gender-Segregated Education And Improved Scholastic Scores Within South Carolina Public Schools?
Markel Oxner, Lander University
Risky Health Behaviors among African Americans with Diabetes
LaShay Walters, Lander University
The Social Learning Theory and its Role in Promoting Partner Violence, School Based Violence, Binge Drinking, and Hate Crimes
The Social Learning Theory and its Role in Promoting Partner Violence, School Based Violence, Binge Drinking, and Hate Crimes
Matthew Conyers, Lander University
The Strain of a Crime That Never Ends
Wendy D. Polk, Lander University
1:25-2:35 Roundtable Session B Stern Center Ballroom
Discussant: Dr. Richard Rogers, Southern Wesleyan University
Subculture of Violence and Its Deadly Toll
Lauren Mulz, Lander University
Income Inequality in America
Kimberly Hultin-Amidei, College of Charleston
Subculture of Violence and Its Deadly Toll
Kyle Chanko, Lander University
International Adoption: The Cry for Help
Ashleigh R. Williams, Lander University
Protecting Our Children Against Cyber Crimes
Rodney Jones, Lander College