Huntington College News Release
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Student researchers present results of original studies
Psychology and sociology majors share findings
FOR RELEASE April 22, 1998
HUNTINGTON, IN— Several psychology and sociology students are presenting original research studies this spring as a part of Huntington College's class in Research Methods. Fifteen students made presentations at the 11th Annual Michigan Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference on April 18 at Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
On May 7, these students and several additional classmates will present their papers at the RichLyn Library from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Students able to participate at both locations include:
David Benedik, a senior psychology major from Denver, Colorado, presenting "The Relationship of Faith Maturity and Education Level"
Christine Cline, a junior psychology major from Van Wert, Ohio, presenting "Fear of Negative Evaluation Comparing College Freshmen and Seniors"
Mindy Cybulski a junior sociology major from Caro, Michigan, presenting "A Comparison of Freshmen and Seniors' Political Ideologies"
Lisa Dunn, a senior psychology major from Walbridge, Ohio, presenting "The Effects of Music on Task Performance"
Kathy Houk, a junior psychology major from New Castle, Pennsylvania, presenting "The Effects of Working Conditions on Job Performance"
Tabitha Jenkins, a junior psychology major from Holt, Michigan, presenting "Multiple Task Performance and Gender"
Sarah Krause, a senior sociology major from Caro, Michigan, presenting "The Relationship Between Education and Racial Prejudice"
Marcy McClure, a senior sociology major from Van Wert, Ohio, presenting "The Effects of the Media on Self-esteem"
Kimberly Norman, a senior psychology major from Van Wert, Ohio, presenting "Effects of Time Constraints on Test Performance"
Sarah Petrie, a junior psychology major from Clyde, Ohio, presenting "A Comparison of Assertiveness Between Genders"
Kelly Steele, a senior psychology major from Hillsdale, Michigan, presenting "How does Introversion/Extraversion Affect Seating Preference"
Rebecca Wallace, a senior psychology major from Princeton, Illinois, presenting "Introversion/Extraversion and Reaction to Performing Theatrically"
Jaclyn Walter, a senior psychology major from Clare, Michigan, presenting "The Relationship of Physical Exercise to Self-esteem in College Students"
Sarah Weaver, a senior psychology major from Louisville, Kentucky, presenting "Premarital Counseling and its Influence on Engaged Couples"
Stephanie Zilch, a senior psychology major from Bellefontaine, Ohio, presenting "Christian Music Popularity on a Christian College Campus"
Students presenting at Huntington College only include:
Sancia France, a junior sociology major from St. Catherine, Jamaica, presenting "The Differences in Grade Point Averages in Males and Females"
Jennifer Frazier, a senior sociology major from Lansing, Michigan, presenting "The Relationship Between Juvenile Offenders and Parental Involvement"
Christine Minton, a junior sociology major from Huntington, Indiana, presenting "Differing Attitudes of Young and Middle Aged Adults Toward the Elderly"
April Stangland, a junior psychology major from Huntington, Indiana, presenting "The Relationship Among an Adolescent's Self-evaluation and Perceptions of Peers' Evaluation"
Matt Van Cleave, a senior psychology major from Worthington, Ohio, presenting "The Effects of Pack Running on Running Performance"
Psychology and sociology are among many distinctive academic programs available at Huntington College. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington College offers high-quality academic programs "to equip men and women to impact our world for Christ." Located on a contemporary, wooded campus in Huntington, Indiana, the four-year liberal arts college offers graduate and undergraduate programs in nearly 50 concentrations.
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