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Item The effects of a music intervention on stress, anxiety, and academic performance among new undergraduate nursing students(December 2022) Contreras, Jorgie Ann 1981-; Malecha , Ann; Freysteinson, PhD, Wyona; Cesario, SandraThe aim of this study was to assess whether a music intervention, compared to no music intervention, influences stress and anxiety levels and academic performance of undergraduate nursing students enrolled in their first semester of nursing coursework. Nursing students experience higher levels of stress than students in any other health science academic programs. If students are unable to manage their stress, it can potentially impact their health and academic performance. Music interventions have been successful in alleviating pain, providing distraction, and decreasing physiological and psychological stress. A randomized controlled approach explored the effects music has on stress and anxiety levels and academic performance among undergraduate nursing students. Students were randomized into two recording groups: 1.) Music Intervention Group (experimental), and 2.) Non-Music Group (control). Heart rate, blood pressure, State-Trait Anxiety (STAI) scores, and academic performance were measured and compared between the two groups. A total of 89 students participated in the study. A decrease in STAI scores from pre-intervention to post-intervention was found in the music group (p = .001). An increase in heart rate for both groups was recorded from pre-intervention to post-skill (p < .001) and post-intervention to post-skill (p <.001). An increase in blood pressures from post-intervention to post-skill assessment (p = .001) was reported for only the music group. This study addressed how or if music can influence the physiological and/or psychological responses of students while also promoting them to engage in self-care.Item The lived experiences of black women who managed college studies while experiencing intimate partner violence(May 2023) Powell, Ashley D.; Tilley, Donna Scott; Muoki, Deltra; Cesario, SandraIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a preventable problem that affects individuals of various ages, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic groups. This phenomenological study addressed the following research question: “How did Black women manage their college studies while concurrently experiencing intimate partner violence?” Semi-structured open-ended interview questions were used during individual virtual interviews of 15 cisgender women who were at least 18 years old, who speak, read, write, and understand the English language, and experienced IPV while in enrolled in college. Data was analyzed using Colaizzi’s (1978) method of analysis. This study provides insight on how Black women who concurrently experienced IPV while enrolled in college coped and managed the demands of their college studies, how the abuse impacted their studies, and what professors should know about students who experience IPV.