My Hypothesis – laflame1256

Posted on October 15, 2023 by laflame
  • Free will vs Determinism: Do humans have free will or are their actions predetermined?
  • correlation between place of birth and ability to succeed
  • Does where you are born affect your capacity to be successful?
  • Where you are born or to whom you are born does not affect you ability to do good orsucceed in life
  • many people seem to believe that your place of birth determines your life’s trajectory
  • Where you are born or whom you are born to does not affect your ability for success
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Bibliography—Urbie

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Urbie

Research Proposal:

Title: “The Impact of Homeschooling on Academic and Social Development, with a Focus on Students with Disabilities”

HYPOTHESIS: “Homeschooling is a desirable and effective alternative to traditional education, particularly for students with disabilities, offering a personalized approach that positively influences academic and social development. The outcomes are influenced by factors such as curriculum, parental involvement, and socialization opportunities.”

SPECIFIC: This hypothesis addresses the specific effects of homeschooling on academic and social development, focusing on the unique benefits it offers to students with disabilities. The study considers various influencing factors, emphasizing the tailored curricula, increased parental involvement, and supportive learning environment associated with homeschooling.

ARGUABLE: The hypothesis is arguable, as it delves into the ongoing debate surrounding the efficacy of homeschooling, particularly for students with disabilities. Conflicting opinions in both academic and public discourse provide a backdrop for investigating when homeschooling is most beneficial.

RESEARCHABLE: This hypothesis is researchable through surveys, standardized test scores, interviews, and observations, specifically tailored to assess academic performance and social development among homeschooled children, with a focus on those with disabilities. Existing research and case studies provide a foundation for further investigation.

VERIFIABLE: The hypothesis is verifiable through empirical research and data analysis, comparing the academic performance and social experiences of homeschooled children, especially those with disabilities, to those attending traditional schools.

Method: In my research, I will analyze articles discussing the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling for special needs students. Additionally, education journals will be examined to present a comprehensive view of the effects of homeschooling, considering both pros and cons. Finally, statistical data on students who study at home will be presented to provide a quantitative perspective.

SOURCES:

1. Special needs students – the advantages of homeschooling. Calvert Education. (2019, January 3). Retrieved May 31, 2022, from https://www.calverteducation.com/homeschooling-children-with-special-needs/special-needs-students-the-advantages-of-homeschooling

This article is about the advantages of homeschooling to special needs. The relation between this article and my research is that is showing the good part of homeschooling and when it can be advantageous.

2. Special needs parenting: The pros and cons of homeschooling a child with disabilities. Angel Sense. (2019, February 11). Retrieved May 31, 2022, from https://www.angelsense.com/blog/special-needs-parenting-the-pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling-a-child-with-disabilities/ 

This article mainly focusses about that’s there is some kind of activities and events where you cannot be able has a parents to provide to your children at the house but the school can provide them.

3. READY KIDS Occupational Therapy-Homeschooling For Special Needs Children: Weight Pros & cons.The ready kids team. Homeschooling for Special Needs Children: Weighing Pros & Cons (readykids.com.au)

This article is focusing on the Pros & cons of home schooling to special needs children ,it’s kind of an argument because okay homeschooling is better for special needs children but in the same time it’s has some bad effects.

4. Ray, B. D. (2017). Research facts on homeschooling. National Home Education Research Institute. Research Facts on Homeschooling – National Home Education Research Institute (nheri.org)

Researchers with numbers and strategies about homeschooling.

5. Medlin, R. G. (2000). Home schooling and the question of socialization. Peabody Journal of Education, 75(1-2), 107-123. Home Schooling and the Question of Socialization: Peabody Journal of Education: Vol 75, No 1-2 (tandfonline.com)

Written a journal about homeschooling and the question of socializing.

6. Rudner, L. M. (1999). Scholastic achievement and demographic characteristics of home school students in 1998. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 7(8). ERIC – ED424309 – Scholastic Achievement and Demographic Characteristics of Home School Students in 1998., Education Policy Analysis Archives, 1999-Mar-23

Demographic about homeschool when it’s first begin.

7. Isenberg, E. J. (2007). What have we learned about homeschooling? Peabody Journal of Education, 82(2-3), 387-409. What Have We Learned about Homeschooling? on JSTOR

Homeschooling impacts in general.

8. Gaither, M. (2009). Homeschooling in the USA: Past, present, and future. Theory and Research in Education, 6(3), 331-346. Homeschooling in the USA: Past, present and future – Milton Gaither, 2009 (sagepub.com)

This article is most national studies about homeschooling and how people feel about it.

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Annotated Bibliography – Ladybug122718

Posted on October 13, 2023 by ladybug122718

Effects of Caffeine

Caffeine is said to leave an different kinds of effect on everyone and that it leaves an negative impact on people. I will be researching to find the negative impacts and effects that caffeine can leave on people. I want to prove that caffeine can have impacts on those who have consume it. The information that I’ve gather has shown us the kinds of energy caffeine leads to and how it impacts people careers or even themselves.

1) Curry, Kim; Stasio, Michael J. (2009). The Effects of Energy Drinks Alone and with Alcohol on Neuropsychological Functioning. Rowan University Libraries.

Usage: Caffeine is a source of energy that when mixed with different alcohol or sugary drinks can cause negative effects. The article defines the effects of mixed drinks with caffeine on people.

Qoute: “Caffeinated energy drinks—alone or with alcohol—are heavily marketed to young adults, many of whom believe that caffeine counteracts some negative effects of alcohol intoxication. “; “While participants who consumed the caffeinated beverage alone trended toward improved attention scores, neuropsychological status did not show meaningful changes from the pre- to post-test.”

2) Laura M. Juliano, Edward D. Huntley, Paul T. Harrell, Ashley T. Westerman. Drugs and Alcohol Dependence. (2012). Development of the Caffeine Withdrawal Symptom Questionnaire: Caffeine withdrawal symptoms cluster into 7 factors. ScienceDirect.

Usage: This article helps me with finding how withdrawal affects people and what it does to them. I have found some information that I think will be useful to what I’m looking for on caffeine having a huge impact on people who can’t go a day without it.

Quote: “Caffeine withdrawal symptoms typically emerge after 12–24 h of caffeine abstinence, peak in the first day or two, and last from 2 to 9 days (Juliano and Griffiths, 2004). Caffeine withdrawal can impair normal functioning (e.g., incapacitating headache, missing work; Juliano and Griffiths, 2004, Strain et al., 1994), and it has been suggested that fatigue and performance decrements resulting from acute caffeine abstinence may have important implications for safety (e.g., sleepiness while driving) and academic achievement “

Quote: “Habitual caffeine consumers who abstain from caffeine experience withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances, and flu-like symptoms (Juliano and Griffiths, 2004). The caffeine withdrawal syndrome has been documented across many experimental studies; however, little is known about how withdrawal symptoms co-vary during a discrete episode.”

3) Yumeng Wang & Tom Deboer. Department of Cell and Chemical Biology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZC Leiden, The Netherlands. (2022). Long-Term Effect of a Single Dose of Caffeine on Sleep, the Sleep EEG and Neuronal Activity in the Peduncular Part of the Lateral Hypothalamus under Constant Dark Conditions. MDPI.

Usage: This book will help me find out how people spend money on caffeine. Caffeine is shown to have the most amount of money that is spent by people who need it for a wake-up call in the morning or have a massive withdrawal.

Quote: “Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that influences both the sleep–wake cycle and the circadian clock and is known to influence neuronal activity in the lateral hypothalamus, an important area involved in sleep–wake regulation. Light is a strong zeitgeber and it is known to interact with the effect of caffeine on the sleep–wake cycle. We therefore wanted to investigate the long-term effects of a single dose of caffeine under constant dark conditions.”

4) Sarah Moore and Maura Murphy. (2005). How To Be A Student: 100 Great Ideas And Practical Habits For Students 100 Great Ideas and Practical Habits for Students Everywhere. Open University Press.

Usage: To help find how our brain runs on caffeine and the effects it can have on people. Hyperflexion of your brain running in Java.

Quote: “The effect of caffeine on circulation and metabolism was studied during a discontinuous maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) test on a bicycle ergometer. Eight male subjects were chosen for their minimal use of caffeine of which six normally did not ingest caffeinated beverages. Two caffeinated and two decaffeinated (control) trials were administered to each subject following double-blind and counterbalanced testing procedures.”

5) Charlotte Sally, Savannah Hancock, Rhianna Wallace, Jacqueline M. Bloom. (2017). Sleep as an Occupation in College Students: A Mixed Method Study. Dominican University of California.

Usage: Caffeine is to be avoided before bed as sleep is an important part of our daily lives. Avoiding caffeine has become a way of helping improve people’s sleeping patterns as not taking caffeine it causes the mind to be healthy.

Quote: “Avoiding substances such as caffeine and alcohol before bed tends to improve sleep; Much has been written about the effectiveness of various sleep interventions, and sleep hygiene practices, such as avoiding caffeine in the evenings and having a routine bedtime, have become well known interventions for improving sleep quality.”(Sleep as an Occupation in College Students: A Mixed Method Study)

6) Alfajahan, Ohood Abdulrahman, Alfajahan. (2018). Sleep Habits and Caffeine Consumption in Undergraduate Female Students in Saudi Arabia. MS, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Health Sciences.

Usage: Each student has consumed a high amount of caffeine that has caused no difference in the amount of sleep. But has caused students’ awareness to increase due to the high amounts of caffeine.

Quote: “There were no significant differences in total caffeine intake between the caffeine consumers based on class standing (p = 0.840). Most participants fell into the high caffeine consumer group (82.5%, n=188) consuming more than 301 mg per day. Examining the total hours of sleep that each group obtained, there were no significant differences among any of the caffeine consumption groups (p=0.560) or by class standing (p=.056). More studies are needed to increase students’ awareness regarding caffeine intoxication and investigate the causes behind high caffeine intake and how to prevent caffeine related health issues.”

7) Sulaiman O. Aljaloud. (2016). Use of Energy Drinks Among College Students in Saudi Arabia. King Saud University.

Usage: It leaves students unable to perform academically due to the effects of caffeine which causes the body to overdrive all the time. An leads these effects to react negatively yo the body due to intake that was consumed.

Quote: “Even though the physiological mechanisms of caffeine are not well understood, caffeine
beneficially affects performance by reducing the perception of fatigue, enhancing central drive, and/or improving exercise capability.”

Quote: “For a college athlete, caffeine is rapidly absorbed in the human body, and performance effects can be maintained throughout an entire match. However, intake of
caffeine in the form of coffee yields smaller effects than intake of a similar dose of pure caffeine, plus there can be gastrointestinal distress associated with drinking strong
coffee. For college athletes, consuming even small doses of caffeine (1 – 2 mg/kg body mass) can influence reaction time, alertness, and visual information processing, which are crucial during exercise, practice, and competition. However, overdosing can negatively affect reaction time and alertness.”

8) Caroline R Mahoney, Grace E Giles, Bernadette P Marriott, Daniel A Judelson,  Ellen L Glickman,  Paula J Geiselman, Harris R Lieberman. (2018). Intake of caffeine from all sources and reasons for use by college students. National Library of Medicine; National Center of Biotechnology Information.

Usage: Coffee is a primary source of intake for college students as the energy is stronger than regular energy drinks which don’t provide them that must energy. It’s shown that most of our population of women have consumed more caffeine.

Quote: “As in the general U.S. population, coffee is the primary source of caffeine intake among the college students surveyed. Energy drinks provide less than half of total daily caffeine intake but more than among the general population. Students, especially women, consume somewhat more caffeine than the general population of individuals aged 19-30 but less than individuals aged 31-50.”

9) Elizabeth A Claydon, Jenna M Kahwash, Christa L Lilly, Yahya Alamir  Keith J Zullig . (2023). Subjective Sleep Quality, Caffeine, and Dieting Behaviors Among University-Attending Young Adults. National Library of Medicine; National Center of Biotechnology Information.

Usage: University students’ behaviors and sleep quality are impacted by the factors of caffeine intake, dieting, and exercise on their sleep patterns. Whether it’s advocating for balanced caffeine intake, examining dietary patterns, or understanding the roles of exercise in enhancing sleep, this research has the potential to inform strategies for better sleeping habits.

Quote: “Research has shown that university students engage in behaviors that are associated with poor sleep quality, such as higher caffeine and alcohol intake. Yet studies exploring eating habits and weight loss mechanisms related to sleep quality have generally been inconclusive. This study explored total daily caffeine consumption (along with different sources of caffeine) as well as dieting and exercising to lose weight in the last 30 days as risk factors for poor sleep quality among an undergraduate university population.”

Quote: ” Multivariable linear regressions were run to consider subjective sleep quality in relation to caffeine consumption and dieting behavior along with other covariates.”

10) Better Health Channel. (2022).Caffeine.

Usage: Better Health has given us some information on how caffeine can leave an impact on people and what they do. They tell us that caffeine can make you feel “anxious” and “sleeping” even harder with some of the effects that your body may experience.

Quote: ” In large doses, caffeine can make you feel anxious and have difficulty sleeping. Like many other drugs, it’s possible to develop a tolerance to caffeine, which means you need bigger and bigger doses to achieve the same effect.”

Quote: “Caffeine is well absorbed by the body, and the short-term effects are usually experienced between 5 and 30 minutes after having it. These effects can include increased breathing and heart rate, and increased mental alertness and physical energy. Depending on the individual, these effects can last up to 12 hours.”

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Revised Elevator Riddle-babyyoda1023

Posted on October 12, 2023 by babyyoda1023
  1. starting at ground level, when the up button is signaled, open door and allow entrance.
  2. once weight is felt within, close doors.
  3. Hold leveled position with doors closed until specific floor button is pressed (options are 1-ground level to 4-final destination).
  4. after desired floor button is pressed and lights signal on, go up from ground level, and move up.
  5. Keep moving up until appropriate floor destination is reached.
  6. Once reached, open doors and allow weight to be released.
  7. Wait 15 seconds and close doors.
  8. Once arriving to the final destination or “4th floor”, from previous trips, head back down to ground level.
  9. X repeat
Elevator Riddle – Babyyoda1028
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Proposal+5- Sunflower 828

Posted on October 11, 2023 by louie.doodle.lover

TikTok Mood Swings

Through the discussion of how teens often become depressed from their social media use, it can be argued that social media platforms such as TikTok allow users to find a community allowing for them to not feel alone in their mental struggle. TikTok is blamed throughout the media for damaging the mental health of teens, forcing them into a depression, when in reality teens often find content creators who share their same struggle with depression which they can relate to, boosting their mood significantly. By relating to a content creator or influencer, teens are finding ways to navigate their depression due to the advice of one who is going through a similar struggle, but is documenting their progress on the platform. Instead of blaming TikTok for triggering a depression in teens, the public should be thanking TikTok for its free therapeutic remedies.

Manchanda, T., Stein, A., & Fazel, M. (2023). Investigating the Role of Friendship Interventions on the Mental Health Outcomes of Adolescents: A Scoping Review of Range and a Systematic Review of Effectiveness. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), 2160. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032160

Background: Adolescence is a time for children to mentally develop between the ages of 10 and 24, during which they form friendships, form their identity, undergo physical and mental developments. During this time, humans also begin to develop social interests, but they are also at an increased risk for mental illness through this phase of development. Those who develop mental illness and depression during adolescence have an extremely high chance of being affected by it for a longer duration.

Intended usage: I will use this source to prove the importance of the development years for young children, especially during their teens. The aspect of forming social interests and an identity will also be helpful to argue the topics which teens may find interesting, or associate themselves with. Most importantly, I will mention how if a teen should develop depression during their formative years, it can impact them for their adulthood as well.

Garon, J. M. (2022). Parenting for the digital generation: A guide to digital education and the online environment. Rowman & Littlefield.

Background: While parenting is continuing to evolve as time goes on, it is now more challenging with the introduction of social media apps. Some parents allow their children to have free range of online apps, where others do not. Parents are now forced to look out for the various things their children are viewing or searching on the internet. In their formative years, it is extremely important for parents to look out for signs of declining mental health in their child contributing to what they are viewing online.

Intended usage: I plan to use this source as an opposition to my argument of social media being helpful to teens suffering from depression as they are able to find like minded creators struggling with the same battle. While this source provides information which discredits my hypothesis, I feel as if I can use it in a productive manner which will allow my readers to deem me to be a more reliable narrator.


McCashin D, Murphy CM. Using TikTok for public and youth mental health – A systematic review and content analysis. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2023;28(1):279-306. doi:10.1177/13591045221106608

Background: TikTok is one of the most popular apps on the market, as it continues to catch the interests of various teens of all ages. While some say that TikTok is damaging the mental health of its users, others can prove that there has not been enough research done to prove that that is a true statement. Most people argue that TikTok has harmful content, when in reality some of the most liked and viewed videos are positive and promote inclusivity.

Intended Usage: I intend to use this source to prove the hypothesis that TikTok does have positive content on the app which can be helpful for users to view. I will also use the point of not enough research being done of the negative impacts TikTok has on users. The idea of inclusivity is very valuable for my argument, as such trait would improve the mental health of those whom are struggling.

Avella, H. (2023). “TikTok ≠ therapy”: Mediating mental health and algorithmic mood disorders. New Media & Society, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448221147284

Background: TikTok grew significantly over the course of the pandemic, and people began to find more about themselves and their interests through the app. Many found TikTok to be a positive mental outlet in such a grim time filled with depressive emotions. Through the communities on the app, many people, especially teens, were able to relate to one another and uplift each other since they understood how their fellow users were feeling. The TikTok algorithm includes therapeutic devices which connect with users and it models the diagnostic and charismatic forms of therapy.

Intended usage: I believe this is my strongest source by far, considering it reveals that TikTok contains components of therapy in which aids users who are struggling. Not only does the platform provide positive videos from users going through a similar situation, it also provides ideals similar to therapy in the algorithm, which are extremely helpful to my argument.

Tang X, Ding X and Zhou Z. (2023). Towards Equitable Online Participation: A Case of Older Adult Content Creators’ Role Transition on Short-form Video Sharing Platforms. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. 7:CSCW2. (1-22). Online publication date: 28-Sep-2023.

Background: TikTok contains an abundance of videos which provide insight on how to appropriately approach battling mental health and depression. By viewing relatable content, users are able to cope with their feelings and take the advice of the content creators on their screens. Through the perception of a user, TikTok can serve as a positive place where they are able to escape their depressive feelings or thoughts.

Intended usage: I find it to be key to my argument that there are so many videos on TikTok that are able to help those who are struggling with depression. This statement alone will enhance my hypothesis and grant me various pieces of evidence and avenues to explore when it comes to finding comfort on an online platform.

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Extraordinary Notes for WED OCT 11

Posted on October 11, 2023 by hdt1817

  1. This is a definition essay because it explains terms like smallpox, polio, and also eradicating both.
  2. The clearest and briefest statement of the thesis is “smallpox and polio are too different for the same formula to work.”
  3. The difference between eradicating the two diseases is that because smallpox presents itself fairly quickly, it is easier to contain and isolate, whereas polio can hide for years making it more difficult to stop the spread of because you can have polio and go undetected.
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Elevator Riddle – Maxxpayne

Posted on October 11, 2023 by maxxpayne
  1. Upon receiving a signal from the Down button on the fourth floor: a. Activate sensors to detect passengers in the vicinity of the elevator doors. b. If no passengers are detected within a reasonable time frame, keep the doors closed.
  2. When passengers are detected: a. Open the elevator doors promptly. b. Wait for a reasonable amount of time to allow passengers to enter.
  3. After passengers enter the elevator: a. Activate sensors to determine the number of passengers on board. b. Record each passenger’s desired floor.
  4. Prioritize floor stops based on the following criteria: a. If only one passenger is on board, proceed directly to their desired floor. b. If multiple passengers are present, prioritize stops based on the order in which passengers entered.
  5. Close the doors promptly after passengers have entered and recorded their desired floors.
  6. While in transit, continue to monitor the sensors for any additional passengers: a. If new passengers are detected, open the doors and repeat the process from step 2. b. If no new passengers are detected, proceed with the programmed route.
  7. Upon reaching each floor, open the doors and allow passengers to exit.
  8. If a passenger requests to exit, prioritize stopping at that floor even if it wasn’t initially requested by other passengers.
  9. After a brief waiting period for passengers to exit, close the doors and resume the journey.
  10. Continue following the programmed route until all recorded floor requests have been fulfilled.
  11. Once all floor requests are fulfilled, return to the ground floor or a designated resting position.
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Elevator Riddle-777Sunflower777

Posted on October 11, 2023 by 777sunflower777

Step 1: Once I press the down or up arrow outside of the elevator, if you have nobody in the elevator, you should go to the floor I am on.

Step 2: If someone was in the elevator before I was, take them to where they were heading, open your doors, and allow them to exit. Shut your doors if no one else is getting on and then go to the floor I am on.

Step 3: Once your at my floor, open your doors and leave them open for about 5-10 seconds before you close them incase anyone else needs to get in.

Step 4: Once that timing is up, or once I am in the elevator and press the “close doors” button, you can close the doors.

Step 5: I will pick a floor using the buttons inside of the elevator and you are to bring me to that floor. If, for example, I am going up to the 9th floor and someone on the 8th floor presses the button outside of the elevator to go up, you should stop at that floor, open your doors, and allow the person inside the elevator.

Step 6: If they are going to the 9th floor like I am, once we get there, open your doors, leave them open for about 5-10 seconds so we can exit, and then close the doors.

Step 7: If they were going to the 10th floor, unlike I was, you should go to the 9th floor, open your doors, allow me to exit, close your doors, and then continue taking the other person up to the 10th floor.

Step 8: Once you have released everyone from the elevator, you should go down to the 1st floor and rest until someone else needs your help.

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Claims – tonysoprano44

Posted on October 10, 2023 by tonysoprano44

“…she wasn’t covered by any insurance at all half the time, since the Vineses aren’t poor enough for subsidized health care and the Blue Cross gap insurance maxes out at six months a year.“

This claim is an ethical/moral claim as it judges the Blue Cross insurance policy for not helping the Vineses. It subtly shades the insurance provider for their unhelpful policy which could be used in this scenario to save lives. If it wasn’t for ethics being involved, this could also be noted as an evaluative claim, because it assesses a situation and makes a judgement off of it.

“Certainly she seems better than some other PTSD vets’ kids Brannan knows, who scream and sob and rock back and forth at the sound of a single loud noise, or who try to commit suicide even before they’re out of middle school.“

This is a comparative claim due to the fact that it compares Brennan’s daughter to other children also experiencing PTSD. It takes two sides of a situation, and labels one better than the other. This can evoke a way to understand how Brennan’s daughter is dealing with her situation, by comparing it to a situation that is not as good.

“Brannan is a force of keeping her family together.“

This is a definition claim because it states a basis that describes Brennan. It labels her and defines what she does. This claim can give Brennan credibility, and give the reader insight on her goals.

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Proposal-babyyoda1023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by babyyoda1023

Low Self-Esteem

This research paper will discuss how people who lack confidence can always refute affirmations. The idea of self-esteem is determined by a measurement of someone’s achievements and accomplishments. This paper will examine how individuals with low self-esteem manage to only remember negative self-evaluations, even when surrounded by positivity. Most research supports the claim that people with negative self-views display a preference for negative evaluations. In many experiments, evidence supports that people with negative self-views seem to be drawn to people with common affirmations, rather than repeat or interact with those unlike them. People with low self-esteem tend to generalize their negative thoughts and forget the positive ones.

McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (2016). Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem. New Harbinger  Publications.

Background: This book explores the internal “voice” that prompts a person to think negatively. Additionally, it assesses cognitive distortions and how irritable thinking lowers self-esteem.

Usage: This book will assist me in learning about the cognitive and psychological effects of self-rejection. Within this source, there is a series of chapters that give credible background information about self-rejection, and how the perception of one-self can affect every aspect of their life.

Van Lange, P. A. M., Kruglanski, A. W., & Higgins, E. T. (2011). Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology: Volume Two. SAGE Publications, Limited. 

Background:This book provides reliable background knowledge on the self-verification theory. According to this source, people would prefer that others view them as they see themselves, even if that perception is negative. It also illustrates how those with poor self-views may experience greater difficulties in life than those who are able to bring positive changes.  

Usage: This book will present data from a wide range of studies and experiments that support the idea that people with negative self-verification may find it difficult to make positive adjustments and that self-views are crucial to life for individuals.

Heimpel, S. A., Wood, J. V., Marshall, M. A., & Brown, J. D. (2002). Do people with low self-esteem really want to feel better? Self-esteem differences in motivation to repair negative moods. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82(1), 128–147

Background: This article supports the notion that those with low self-esteem are less motivated to change unfavorable thoughts and affirmations than those with high self-esteem. It provides evidence in favor of the claim that negative feelings reduce motivation and ability to regulate oneself. 

Usage: This article discusses the potential causes of low self-esteem and examines a number of research studies that indicate differences in self-esteem are caused by knowledge on mood healing. This article’s research will give evidence for the claim that bad moods trigger bad thoughts rather than good ones. 

Jhangiani, D. R., & Tarry, D. H. (2022). 3.2 The Feeling Self: Self-Esteem. 

Background: This article provides accurate information on the subject of self-esteem. It proves that when a person feels inadequate and unworthy, they experience unpleasant emotions and low self-esteem. This self-esteem varies from day to day depending on a number of variables and how individuals perceive themselves. 

Usage: This article will provide background information on how and why cognition affects our sense of self. The relationship between our real selves and our ideal selves will also be discussed. 

Wood, J. V., Heimpel, S. A., Manwell, L. A., Link to external site,  this link will open in a new tab, & Whittington, E. J. (2009). This mood is familiar and I don’t deserve to feel better anyway: Mechanisms underlying self-esteem differences in motivation to repair sad moods. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 96(2), 363–380.

Background: This journal article will present studies on why individuals with low self-esteem (LSE) are less motivated to lift their spirits and whether or not these beliefs of self-deservingness play a role. Researchers in this article show that people with low self-esteem might be stimulated by recollections of interpersonal rejection and defects.

Usage: In this journal, we’ll explore several possible causes of low self-esteem in people. Social rejection might make it difficult to keep optimistic thoughts in mind. The situational triggers of LSE, current research, and the usual moods for those who struggle with high self-esteem are all described in this article.

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