COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Impulse Control, Video Games, and How It Relates to Violent Behavior
STUDENTS Jennifer A Hueneman ADVISORS Jeremy S Forbis, Dan E Miller LOCATION, TIME St. Joseph’s Hall 023, 4:00PM-5:00PM College of Arts and Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Oral Presentation- Capstone Project The purpose of this research is to identify the possible correlation between impulse control and the amount of time spent playing video games and if so, how this correlation relates to violent behavior. Impulse control is a widely studied subject among many different fields such as psychology, sociology, biology, criminal justice, etc. While violent video games are a popular topic, the correlation between these two variables has not yet been studied. The project involves students at The University of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio, taking surveys. This survey consists of questions based off Barratt’s Impulsiveness Scale and other impulsive questions created by the researcher. It is believed that the results will show that those individuals who spend more time playing violent video games will show lower levels of impulse control. Furthermore, lower levels of impulse control can lead to violent behavior. These results may direct future research on violent media and impulse control as it relates to possible future violent behavior.
Perceptions of College Students on Causes of Mass Shootings
STUDENTS Joseph A Baker ADVISORS Paul J Becker, Arthur J Jipson LOCATION, TIME St. Joseph’s Hall 013, 4:00PM-5:00PM College of Arts and Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Oral Presentation- Capstone Project There have been an increasing number of mass shootings in the United States in recent years. There have been many hypotheses developed that attempt to explain the causes of mass shootings. The purpose of this study is to determine what college students at the University of Dayton perceive to be the reasons why offenders commit mass shootings. An online survey was designed in order to measure the perceptions of students about the decision-making of mass shooting offenders. The potential causes included in the survey were as follows: Easy Access to Firearms, Drug Use, Exposure to Violent Media (e.g. violent movies or video games), Failure of the Mental Health System to Identify Individuals Who Are a Danger to Others, Bullying, Desire for Attention, and Copycat Crime.
Creating Identities: Semiotic Theory as Applied to Visual Messages
STUDENTS Lauren E Banfield ADVISORS John V Clarke, Kathleen W Kargl LOCATION, TIME RecPlex, 11:00AM-12:30PM College of Arts and Sciences: Visual Arts, Poster- Honors Thesis Brand identity is about recognition, visibility, and expressed quality in a world where there are endless options. At the heart of branding is the perception of meaning and how that meaning is understood; successful design can never be arbitrary. Focus has been placed on the development and implementation of comprehensive brand identities, through work with multiple clients. The clients have distinct perspectives, from a local non-profit organization to a student organization trying to survive on a college campus. The components contained within the brands’ systems have been determined by the needs of each organization, and have included: logos, business cards, letterhead, marketing or promotional materials, poster designs, social media elements, and invitations to events. Exploration and analysis of the development of the brand strategy for a recent local company will be discussed as a case study, including both perspective from the client and a design analysis of the solution. These different standpoints will facilitate comparison, allowing a broad and diverse view of brand identity.
Senior Capstone Projects in Photography
STUDENTS Adrienne C Lowry ADVISORS Joel A Whitaker LOCATION, TIME ArtStreet Studio B, 1:00PM-1:20PM College of Arts and Sciences: Visual Arts, Oral Presentation- Capstone Project Seniors from the Department of Visual Arts Photography Program will give a formal presentation on their respective capstone projects. These projects examine the student’s individual approach, understanding, and use of the photographic medium. Each student will make a 12-15 76