Department of Sociology & Child Studies
Presentations
Criminal Justice, Sociology and Child and Adolescent Studies majors and faculty presentations
Alethea Bennett, Jemira Queen, & Mary OnwudiweFrom Isolation to Inclusion: The Power of Campus Engagement (pdf)
Hypothesis: We hypothesize that people who are more involved in activites each week have a higher sense of belonging.
Donald BrownFactors Related to Academic Success: Work vs College (pdf)
Hypothesis: The first hypothesis is that students' college studies are negatively impacted by their work obligations.
Ilaibi DaviesComprehending College Stress & Using Efficient Stress Reduction Techniques (pdf)
Hypothesis: My hypothesis explores the relationship between total stress and negative stress management using a bivariate correlation. People who have higher stress levels are more likely to engage in negative stress management.
Jaden C. LeeThe Correlation Between Social Media & Psychological Wellbeing (pdf)
Hypothesis: The hypothesis is that life satisfaction is correlated with Perceived stress
Jazmine Newton, Aaliyah Dugger, and Elisha SykesBeats, Rhymes, and Relationships: Exploring Hip Hop’s Impact on Social Skills? (pdf)
Hypothesis: College students who frequently listen to Hip-Hop music are more likely to exhibit enhanced social skills compared to those who do not.
Jesse Kelly Jr., Jade Ward, Kortney Wilson,Understanding the Motivations for Attending HBCU’s (pdf)
Hypotheses
1. Black, continuing - generation HBCU students will choose HBCUs because of their familial bonds to the institution.
2. If the student identifies as Non - black, then their answers will focus on the locality, affordability, and or the opportunity to develop social mobility
3. If the student is a Black, first - generation HBCU student, it is surmised that their impetus for attendance is locality and affordability.
Kiyah HallColorism and Social Media (pdf)
Hypothesis: The first hypothesis is that the more time spent on social media, the more likely you are to believe that complexion affects income.
Kyera Sykes and Heaven JenkinsThe Effect of College Students Growing Up in Poverty-Stricken Areas (pdf)
Hypothesis: College students who grew up in poverty-stricken areas are more likely to engage in criminal activity due to financial strain, exposure to high-crime envionments, and limited access to resources. However, access to higher education and support systems can serve as proective factors that reduce this likelihood.
Maurice ButlerThe Impact of Exercise Type on Stress Management Among College Students (pdf)
Hypothesis: My study explores the relationship between the type of exercise individuals engage in and its effectiveness in managing stress. The goal is to decide whether different forms of exercise—such as strength training, cardio, yoga, or sport-specific training — have varying impacts on stress levels. Participants are surveyed or seen to assess their preferred exercise type and self-reported stress management ability.
Mylic CurrySleep Disorder vs GPA and Relationships (pdf)
Hypotheses:
1. Students who suffer from sleep disorders have lower GPAs or are not satisfied with their GPAs.
2. Those who suffer from sleep disorders tend to have worse relationships or be less satisfied within them.
Najla VaughClass Year and College Stress: A Comparison of Freshman and Senior College Students Stress Levels (pdf)
Hypothesis: There is a significant difference in stress levels between freshmen and seniors.
Quadre’ VeneyOnline Course v. In-Person Course (pdf)
Hypothesis: This study examines how different course delivery methods — specifically in-person, hybrid, synchronous online, and asynchronous online — impact student academic success. With growing flexibility in online learning, understanding students’ performance and preferences can improve academic outcomes. The hypothesis was that students would prefer asynchronous online courses for their flexibility, resulting in better academic outcomes.
Raven Venable, Sackiella Sackie, Christopher HernandezNavigating the Academic Pressure (pdf)
Hypothesis: Students who have higher stress levels will result in lower academic performance.
Shania WhiteStress in College: Academic vs. Social Stressors (pdf)
Hypotheses
1. Academic stress will have a stronger correlation with perceived stress than social stress.
2. Female students will report higher perceived stress than male students.
Jamison, T. and Mathis, S.Gender Differences in Impulsive Spending: Who is More Likely to Save or Spend? (pdf)
Hypotheses
1. This study hypothesizes that women are more likely to engage in emotionally driven impulse purchases, driven by situational factors or as a form of self-reward.
2. Women are more likely to make impulse purchases, while men are inclined to save.
Thomas HendershotThe Impact of Work Obligations on Academic Success (pdf)
Hypothesis: College Undergraduate students with significant Work obligations are negatively Impacted by time constraints and fatigue and will have lower academic performance than students working less hours or not at all.
Zahra GrahamDoes Work and Work Obligations Effect GPA Scores and Grades (pdf)
Hypotheses
1. How much a student works impacts their grades.
2.Students believe that work impacts their GPA is related to their actual grades.
