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Algorithmic Awareness Among Computing Science Students: Exploring Perspectives on Responsible Design and Use of Social Media
DownloadFall 2022
Computational literacy and awareness have emerged as significant public and academic concerns. Implementing robust algorithm systems on social communication platforms may have positive and negative consequences on all age groups in society, particularly on the most frequent users, young adults....
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Frequency of Binge Drinking and the Perception of Peer Alcohol Use Among Post-Secondary Students: A Survey of University Students in a Western Canadian Province
DownloadSpring 2018
Problematic alcohol use, including binge drinking, is a highly prevalent but widely unaddressed public health issue in North America. Binge drinking is especially problematic for young adults in college and university because their rates of binge drinking are considerably higher in comparison to...
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Friendships in dyadic relationships between a young adult with a developmental disability and a nondisabled peer
DownloadSpring 2010
This study focused on the nature of friendship in each of two dyadic relationships between a young adult with a developmental disability and a nondisabled peer. Students with developmental disabilities who are included in university and college classes will meet nondisabled peers as inclusive...
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The Characterization and Assessment of Transition Success in Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DownloadFall 2024
Canada has one of the highest incidence rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worldwide, particularly among adolescents and young adults. As the incidence of pediatric-onset IBD is projected to increase in the upcoming years, more patients will need to transition from pediatric to adult care....
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The Role of Social Media in the Facilitation of Complex Discourses Between Young Adult Author and Reader
DownloadFall 2016
This study examines the use of social media by Young Adult (YA) authors Scott Westerfeld and John Green and young adults to determine whether social media facilitates discourses of complex themes in YA literature. Related literature demonstrates the potential benefits of social media to help...