East Carolina University : Research and Creative Achievement Week 2011
estimated at roughly 2,000 twins. An analysis of variance was used to test the significance of sociability and neuroticism. The results displayed a main effect for neuroticism F (1, 1468) = 77.73, p < .001, as well as sociability F (1, 1468) = 15.63, p < .001. There was no significant interaction between sociability and neuroticism F (1,1468) = .01, p = .918. Specifically, individuals who were more neurotic had poorer health, and individuals who were less neurotic had better health comparatively. One reason we did not find a significant interaction between sociability and neuroticism is due to the fact that an individual can be both social and neurotic.
Female Masturbation: Attitude Change Via Lecture Vs. DVD (Personal Discussion), Amanda Lee, Megan Keels, David Knox,Ken Wilson, Department of Sociology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858 Almost 500 (498) female undergraduate students at a large southeastern university participated in a study to assess how lecture versus DVD format affected attitude change toward female masturbation. All groups were given a pre and post test to assess masturbatory attitudes. Group 1 experienced a masturbation lecture. Group 2 experienced a six minute DVD (digital video disc) of an undergraduate female discussing her own masturbatory history and experiences including a discussion of the vibrators she uses. Comparison of the data revealed positive increases in attitudes toward masturbation from pre to post test independent of lecture or DVD exposure (with greater change occurring in the lecture format).
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Older Lesbians Dealing With The Loss Of A Partner, Amanda Edmundson, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858 Older lesbians experience bereavement differently from the typical heterosexual person. Not only are they dealing with the loss of a loved one, older lesbians are forced to fight battles from all sides. In a national online survey, 456 older lesbians responded to a number of questions regarding end of life care, discrimination, social activity, relationships, and socio-demographics. Of this sample, 13.5 % (n= 55) women stated that they had experienced the death of a partner while they were together. The following were identified as major obstacles in dealing with the death: emotional (76%), legal (41%), social (41%), and financial (36%). Descriptive comments about these experiences identified several themes, including experiencing disrespect from the partner s family, healthcare providers, the community, their work place, and those providing funeral services, facing legal battles to keep their estates and finances intact, and feeling isolated from other lesbians whose partners are still living.
The Effects Of Teasing In Obese Adolescents As It Contributes To Stigma And Potential Impact On Subsequent Weight Loss Attempts, Dustin Burrell, Emily Steinbaugh, Marissa Errickson, David Collier, Leslie Lutes, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858 216
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