Master of Education, The Ohio State University, 2022, Kinesiology

Rock climbing is an alternative full-body exercise to mainstream forms of physical activity. It involves diverse avenues of engagement that challenge participants both physically and mentally. Such appeal, along with increased access to climbing through a rise in the number of indoor gyms and “airtime” on platforms such as the Olympics, has resulted in significant increases in climbing participation in recent years. Likewise, research in the field is expanding to meet the increased interest and address the abundant circumstances unique to study in climbing. This study was designed to adapt the Physical Activity Self-Regulation Scale (PASR-12), originally validated to assess physical activity-related self-regulatory behavior in the older adults, to the climbing population and explore the initial validity of this modified version of the scale for climbers. Both the PASR-12 and its adapted form to climbers, the Adapted Self-Regulation Scale for Climbers (ASRS-C), were administered. Additionally, a previously validated scale for the climbing population addressing another behavioral construct linked with self-regulation, self-efficacy, was also administered in the form of the Climbing Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES). A final, general physical activity self-efficacy scale was administered, the Multidimensional Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES), to compare the 2 valid and reliable assessments in the climbing population. Additional information was collected on the background/demographics of the sample, their climbing level and experience, as well as their amount of engagement in other physical activity. Results A total of 147 climbers took the survey (male n= 74, female n=65, non-binary n=8; M age = 32.56 years). Respondents average experience bouldering, top-roping, lead climbing, and traditional (trad) climbing was 16.7, 12.0, 15.3, and 13.7 years respectively. According to the International Rock-Climbing Research Association (IRCRA) ranking system by gender, on average, b (open full item for complete abstract)

Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, 2016, Mechanical Engineering (Engineering and Technology)

Boiler scale on waterside heat transfer surfaces poses a major operating challenge for Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) operations used in the production of bitumen since produced water, which is high in total dissolved solids, is recycled. Scale from deposition of dissolved solids acts as a thermal insulating layer, decreasing heat transfer and lowering boiler efficiency. Understanding scale deposit composition on heat transfer surfaces is beneficial in the determination of adequate boiler maintenance practices and operating parameters. This research determined the effect of feedwater pH (7.5, 9, and 10) on scale composition resulting from deposition of dissolved solids under commercially relevant boiler operating conditions at 1,300 psig. Deposited phases were analytically investigated using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and Raman spectroscopy. In addition, a thermodynamic equilibrium model to predict scale formation rate and composition was developed using HSC Chemistry. At feedwater pH values of 7.5 and 9, anhydrite (CaSO4), xonotlite (Ca6Si6O17(OH)2), and pectolite (NaCa2Si3O8(OH)) were detected. At pH 10, xonotlite and pectolite were identified in the absence of anhydrite. Furthermore, a calcium silicate phase, presumably serpentine (3MgO·2SiO2·2H2O), was identified under all operating conditions by EDS analysis only. The equilibria model predicted anhydrite as the dominant phase under each operating condition, although the amount which formed decreased as pH increased. Xonotlite was not thermodynamically favored to deposit under any operating conditions.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bowling Green State University, 2006, Psychology

Although some lies can damage relationships, we hypothesized that altruistic white lies (i.e., lies of minimal importance told to protect another) may benefit romantic relationships by buffering individuals against the potentially damaging effects of hurtful, albeit relatively minor, information. Positive relationship illusions (e.g., believing your relationship is more immune than others' relationships to conflict and divorce) have been shown to be positively associated with relationship satisfaction. We hypothesized that altruistic white lies may help create positive illusions within relationships. In order to evaluate the potential links between altruistic white lies, positive relationship illusions, and relationship satisfaction, we created and validated a new scale called the Lying In Amorous Relationships Scale (LIARS). This scale assesses individual differences in attitudes toward telling altruistically motivated white lies to a romantic relationship partner. In a series of three studies we assessed the factor structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity of the LIARS, as well as whether favorable attitudes toward altruistic white lies are positively correlated with positive illusions and relationship satisfaction. The results of Study 1 indicated that the LIARS is a reliable, unidimensional scale that is best conceptualized as a single factor. In Study 2 the LIARS demonstrated good discriminant validity with measures of academic achievement and locus of control, as well as good predictive validity with behavioral intentions to tell one's partner an altruistic white lie in response to a variety of scenarios. As predicted, LIARS scores also differed as a function of participants' marital status and affiliation with the university. Contrary to predictions, the LIARS scores of men and women did not differ. Additionally, the LIARS did not demonstrate convergent validity with measures of empathic concern and perspective taking. S (open full item for complete abstract)

Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing​, University of Findlay, 2016, English

The purpose of this study is to examine whether video intervention influences student perception about plagiarism and to test whether students rank different forms of plagiarism and originality infraction by degree of severity. Plagiarism is often unintentional. Honor codes do not do much, but intervention might. Similarly, studies have suggested that the term plagiarism is outdated, and that the term incorrectly encompasses a wide range of writing practices, some major and others far less severe. The study's scope was limited to first year composition (FYC) students at The University of Findlay (UF), a small Midwestern comprehensive university in Findlay, Ohio. The study utilized survey research of a control group and two experimental groups. Classes were administered a pre- and post-survey in the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters, and different video interventions were shown each semester. In addition to survey data, two study participants were also interviewed about their perception of different forms of plagiarism. While results did not lead to conclusive determination of whether videos result in a perceptual change about plagiarism, they did show that students do rank different forms of plagiarism and originality infraction by degree of severity. Study results led to two conclusions. First, videos that provide students with instructional variety and engaging content can be an excellent supplement to in-class writing exercises and face-to-face instruction. Second, students do not consider all types of plagiarism and originality infraction to be equally problematic. This necessitates use of a more extensive meta-language about plagiarism and originality infractions rather than categorizing all infractions as plagiarism.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, 2016, Curriculum and Instruction Mathematics Education (Education)

Mathematical modeling as an educational endeavor is growing in importance. Associated with this development is the increasing inclusion of mathematical modeling in school curriculum in the United States. Because teachers' content knowledge and attitude influence what and how they teach, and because modeling is a relatively new topic in the curriculum, instruments are needed to assess teachers' knowledge and attitude related to mathematical modeling. To meet this need, the author developed two scales for K–12 teachers of mathematics to assess teachers' knowledge of the nature of mathematical modeling and their attitude toward such modeling. The researcher employed survey research design in this study. The research comprised five phases: item writing, experts' reviews, cognitive interviews, a pilot study, and a field test. The researcher wrote an initial set of items. Then, 10 experts provided qualitative and quantitative data to inform item revision. The appropriateness of the items were judged by cognitive interviewees. Items were omitted and others revised based on the experts' reviews, feedback from the cognitive interviewees, and results from the pilot study. This provided content validity for the study. Teachers in nine school districts from a large Midwestern state participated in the Web-based survey during the field test. The Mathematical Modeling Knowledge Scale (MMKS) was designed to measure teachers' knowledge of the nature of mathematical modeling, and the Mathematical Modeling Attitude Scale (MMAS), to assess their attitude toward such modeling. The field test average MMKS score of 9.51 on a scale of 0–12 indicated satisfactory teacher knowledge of the nature of mathematical modeling. The teachers' average MMAS score of 4.82, on a 1–6 Likert scale, showed a slightly positive attitude toward mathematical modeling. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between the two scores. Psychometric analyses provided reliability and constru (open full item for complete abstract)

Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 2015, Human Ecology

Falls among the elderly represent a major problem because of the high incident, the involvement of many different risk factors, and the consequential post-fall morbidity and mortality. Many balance scales have been created to help identify the causes and outcomes of elderly falls, and in turn, help health care providers better assess fall risk. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale, Timed Up-and-Go (TUG), and the Activity- specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale have been developed to measure balance and functional mobility among older people, as well as quantify confidence and fear of falling in different balance conditions. It is important to identify which tests can discriminate fallers from non-fallers, retrospectively, and certainly there is more data to be discovered on the prospective abilities of the same tests to predict future falls. Few have considered age as a covariate when evaluating the predictive validity of these tests. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify which test(s) best discriminate fallers from non-fallers among 60-79 years and 80-100 years of age. Forty-six community-dwelling heathy older adults (mean age 79.1± 10.2) were recruited from three senior centers and two independent living facilities. Participants filled out an information log which included history of falls within the previous six months, prescription medication number, arthritis or joint replacements in either leg, exercise regularity, and assistive device use. Participants completed the ABC scale, and then in random order the TUG, BBS and FAB scale. Results showed the discriminative abilities for at least one fall versus no falls to be poor. Corresponding area under the curve values were as follows: ABC (0.366), TUG (0.554), BBS (0.426), and FAB (0.437). Although the discriminative abilities were poor, we did see a correlation between all tests and age. As age increased, an appropriate directional change was observed for the ABC (-0 (open full item for complete abstract)

Master of Fine Arts, The Ohio State University, 2015, Design

Since the earliest days of cinema filmmakers have experimented with the temporal nature of the art form during capture, manipulation, and exhibition. This thesis paper serves as a reflective documentation of the development process for the depiction of spatial and temporal scales in the animated short film Here Be Giants. Drawing from cinematic conventions and shaped by the malleable nature of the medium of digital animation a visual language was developed to convey qualities of scale and time essential to the narrative. A foundation for decision making during the development process was informed by project-based exploration including photographic, animation, and live action video as well as influences from cinema, video games, painting, and sculpture. The result of this reflexive research is a tripartite of categories of visual cues that include environmental and atmospheric elements (clouds, the sun, star trails, etc.), reminiscent subject matter (tree growth in seconds rather than years), and cinematographic considerations (depth of field and motion blur). These categories were used to develop representations of scales of time along the spectrum of human real-time to geologic time. The result is an animated short film with a purposeful visual language steeped in cinematic convention and reinterpreted through digital animation to actualize parallel narrative strands of a human interpersonal narrative and landscape mythology.

Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, 2012, Civil Engineering (Engineering and Technology)

A 43 year old, three span prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge (35-17-6.80) in Washington Court House, Ohio, needed to be replaced and was considered to be a good candidate for full scale destructive field testing to better understand how this type of bridge behaves under varying magnitudes of damage. Three magnitudes of damage were created on the spans of the bridge for comparison. However, the scope of this study only covers the center and west spans. Each span was then subjected to loading to monitor how load was transferred to other beams and until the span was unable to resist any additional load to determine the overall capacity of each span. All beams of the bridge were instrumented with strain gages to record strains as well as string potentiometers to observe deflections of the beams as the spans were loaded. It was observed the capacity of each span was also comparable to the estimated capacity of each span with the applied damage. It was concluded that the bridge does behave well as a system and that the transverse tie rods and shear keys were able to transfer load to adjacent beams. To validate the results of the destructive testing on the severely damaged west span, a comprehensive finite element model was created. The strain and deflection results from the finite element analysis were compared with the results recorded during the testing of the west span. The model of the damaged bridge span adequately represented the results of the west span testing.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, 2006, Counselor Education (Education)

The aim of this study is to assess and compare the attitudes of six groups of professionals in Ohio on addiction and methadone treatment. Six hundred professionals licensed in the areas of counseling, chemical dependency, social work, or psychology, were mailed the Attitude towards Addiction and Methadone Questionnaire developed in 1996 by Caplehorn, Irwig, and Saunders. Non-responders were mailed a first and second reminder postcard. One hundred and eighty-nine professionals returned completed questionnaires. Five of the professionals have work experience in methadone treatment. Although the questionnaire had five scales, only three of the scales were addressed in this study: Abstinence-Oriented Scale (AO), Disapproval of Drug Use Scale (DDU), and Knowledge of Methadone Scale (Knowledge). Professionals were given the opportunity to address their willingness to provide counseling to individuals on methadone maintenance. Eighteen questions comprised the AO Scale. There were no significant differences in the mean AO scores among the six professional groups. Nine questions on that scale reveal a significant difference in the mean AO scores among the groups. Significant group differences are shown on the six questions that formed the Disapproval of Drug-Use Scale. Responses on the Knowledge Scale do not show significant differences among professional groups, with 93% of professionals lacking knowledge in addiction and methadone. Fifty percent of the Chemical Dependency Counselors indicate an interest in gaining education and training in the area of addiction and methadone treatment. Professionals who viewed methadone negatively advocate for abstinence of all opiates and opioids, and promote the 12-Step philosophy.

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Akron, 2024, Nursing

The consequences of stress in critical care nurses include physical and mental health consequences: altered coping, burnout, and turnover intention. The relationships between stress, coping, burnout, and turnover intention have been assessed outside of the United States; however, there remains a knowledge gap surrounding these relationships in critical care nurses in the U.S. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine these relationships guided by the Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping. A cross-sectional, correlational design included 82 critical care nurses working at a level one trauma center in Midwest, United States. Participants completed an online Qualtrics survey with the following instruments: Expanded Nursing Stress Scale, Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations – Short Form, Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, and Turnover Intention Scale. There was a 55.4% response rate of those who met the inclusion criteria: registered nurse working full time in critical care for 6 months or greater. In this sample, 84.1% of participants reported moderate to high levels of stress, 96% reported moderate to high levels of burnout, and 65% indicated they were likely to leave their position. Multiple regression was utilized to assess the relationships between the variables and results revealed stress had the greatest impact on turnover intention (Beta = 0.378; p = 0.008), and emotion-focused coping had the greatest impact on burnout (Beta = 0.277; p = 0.04). Analyses using regression with mediation were utilized to determine if coping style mediated the transition of stress to burnout, and the researcher found emotion-focused coping fully mediated the transition from stress to burnout (p = 0.005). The results of this study indicate critical care nurses continue to have high rates of stress, burnout, and turnover intention. Future research can build on these findings to determine what intervention(s) may be effective t (open full item for complete abstract)

PhD, University of Cincinnati, 2023, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Counselor Education

Traditional or hegemonic masculinity (i.e., the normative cultural expectations for men as defined by the dominant group) has been identified as key influence on men's mental health and service use. Whereas past efforts have approached masculinity from a deficit-focused perspective, recent research suggests the presence of positively perceived components of masculinity that protect against risky health practices as well as facilitate health-promoting attitudes. Among the most widely used masculinity scales, content that is positively perceived and linked to positive health outcomes appears under-represented. In this dissertation, items identified as typical of American males and perceived as positive were adapted to develop the Positive Masculinity Scale (PMS). Using exploratory structural equation modeling, initial evidence was found for a general factor of positively perceived masculinity in an online sample of males (n = 635) and in an independent online sample (nmales = 823 and nfemales = 570). Excellent scale reliability suggested total scores were useful and evidence of scalar invariance suggested they could be compared across the two samples, the sexes, disability statuses, and ethnicities. Among males, general positive masculinity had a complex web of associations with other constructs—positively perceived masculinity was linked to both positive (e.g., lower negative self-esteem) and negative (e.g., lower preventive care use) health-related outcomes. The same was true of traditional masculinity facets, as measured by the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory (CMNI). Future research can identify the mechanisms connecting masculine traits to negative health-related outcomes, thereby laying the groundwork for interventions that leverage positively perceived masculine traits to improve health while minimizing complications.

Master of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Dayton, 2023, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Deep Convolutional Neural Networks demonstrate state-of-art performance in computer vision and medical image tasks. However, handling a large-scale image is still a challenging task that usually deals with resizing and patching methods to embed in the lower dimensional space. Recently, Learnable Resizer (LR) has been proposed to analyze large-scale images for computer vision tasks. This study proposes two DCNN models for classification and segmentation tasks constructed with LR in combination with successful classification and segmentation architectures. The performance of the proposed models is evaluated for the Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) analysis and skin cancer segmentation tasks. The proposed model demonstrated better performance than the existing methods for segmentation and classification tasks. For classification tasks, the proposed architectures achieved a 5.34% improvement in accuracy compared to ResNet50. Besides, around 0.62% accuracy over the base model and 0.28% in Intersection-over-Union (IoU) from state-of-the-art performance. The proposed model with the resizer network enhances the capability of the existing R2U-Net for medical image segmentation tasks. Moreover, the proposed methods enable a significant advantage in learning better with a few samples. The experimental results reveal that the proposed models are better than the current approaches.

Bachelor of Arts, Wittenberg University, 2023, Psychology

This current study investigates the relationship between sexist beliefs, self-objectification, and fear of crime. In addition, the researchers sought to investigate whether these social attitudes would predict trustworthiness ratings of male faces. In part one, survey responses from 52 participants were collected. In part two, 45 participants were exposed to a crime salience manipulation before rating the trustworthiness of a series of male faces. We ran bivariate correlations between the predictor variables to confirm existing relationships as seen in the literature regarding the development of the scales as well as the research used well after the scales were developed. The results confirmed these existing relationships and revealed a significant negative relationship between fear of crime and body shame, as well as a significant positive relationship between right-wing political ideology and hostile sexism. In part two, those who were exposed to the crime salience manipulation agreed more with the results of the crime-centered poll if they scored high in fear of crime rather than low. Those exposed to the control condition showed no difference in agreement whether low or high in fear of crime. A 4-way interaction was also found between the dichotomized fear of crime variable, the manipulation condition, face model type, and the amount of manipulation applied to faces. For trust model-derived faces, trustworthiness ratings increased in a linear progression as more information was applied. However, for dominance model-derived faces, trust judgments increased in a curvilinear progression. Trust ratings peaked at the mid-level of information and were the lowest at the highest level of information.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bowling Green State University, 2023, Psychology/Industrial-Organizational

Language understanding plays a crucial role in psychological measurement and so it is important that semantic cues should be studied for more effective and accurate measurement practices. With advancements in computer science, natural language processing (NLP) techniques have emerged as efficient methods for analyzing textual data and have been used to improve psychological measurement. This dissertation investigates the application of NLP embeddings to address fundamental methodological challenges in psychological measurement, specifically scale development and validation. In Study 1, a word embedding-based approach was used to develop a corporate personality measure, which resulted in a three-factor solution closely mirroring three dimensions out of the Big Five framework (i.e., Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness). This research furthers our conceptual understanding of corporate personality by identifying similarities and differences between human and organizational personality traits. In Study 2, the sentence-based embedding model was applied to predict empirical pairwise item response relationships, comparing its performance with human ratings. This study also demonstrated the effectiveness of fine-tuned NLP models for classifying item pair relationships into trivial/low or moderate/high empirical relationships, which provides preliminary validity evidence without collecting human responses. The research seeks to enhance psychological measurement practices by leveraging NLP techniques, fostering innovation and improved understanding in the field of social sciences.

Master of Arts, Marietta College, 2023, Psychology

The objective of the present research is to investigate the influence of individual beliefs and personality traits on task persistence. Specifically, this study examines the relationship of one's resilience, mindfulness, conscientiousness, and free will beliefs on task persistence in undergraduate students. Resilience was measured using the Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30); a subscale of the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) was used to measure mindfulness; the Big Five Inventory (BFI) conscientiousness subscale assessed the personality domain conscientiousness; and a subscale of the Free Will and Determinism Scale (FAD-Plus) measured free will. The Geometric Puzzle Tracing Task (GPTT) measured participants' persistence by using two puzzles, one of which was unsolvable. Task persistence was measured by unsolvable puzzle 2 attempts. It was hypothesized that individual beliefs and other dispositional attributions have a significant influence on participants' task persistence as measured by the GPTT. To test this hypothesis, a stepwise multiple regression analysis was used. The results of the analysis did not support either hypothesis; however, two exploratory analyses found puzzle 1 (solvable) success and question 3 from the post-questionnaire “Would you consider yourself a person who persists despite difficulty?” were significant predictors.

PHD, Kent State University, 2022, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between career adaptability resources (Career Adapt-Abilities scale score and subscale scores) and the persistence rates among undecided students at a large, public four-year university in the Midwest of the United States of America. Data from the 2019 cohort of first-time, full-time, degree seeking undecided students (n=486) were examined. Using a non-experimental approach, the researcher analyzed descriptive statistics and logistic regression models to answer the research questions: (1) Does the career adapt-ability score or the career adapt-ability sub scales (concern adaptability, control adaptability, curiosity adaptability, confidence adaptability), predict retention among undecided college students? (2) How do background characteristics influence the relationship between career adapt-ability scale score and subscale scores and prediction retention? Tinto's (1975, 1987a, 1993) student integration model, Bean's (1980, 1982) student attrition model, and Savickas' (2013) career construction theory served as guiding frameworks for this study. Based on the results of this study, Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CASS) overall and subscale scores alone did not predict retention at the same institution; however, CAAS subscale scores of concern and confidence do predict retention at any institution. High school grade point average (GPA) predicted retention in all logistic regression models. Pell grant eligibility determined by the students' expected financial contribution (EFC) predicted retention with high school GPA at the same institution. On-campus housing along with high school GPA and CAAS subscale scores of concern and confidence predicted retention at any institution when included.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bowling Green State University, 2021, Psychology/Industrial-Organizational

Dispositional Algorithm Aversion (DAA) is presented as the preference for expert judgment over mechanical judgment. Previous research suggests that the DAA measure is a reliable and potentially valid measure of this disposition (Melick, 2020). The present research examines the criterion-related validity of the DAA measure for predicting algorithm averse behavior. Participants (N = 500) were presented with self-report measures of DAA, personality, risk propensity, and decision style as well as basic demographic questions. Two weeks later, they were asked to engage in a college grade point average (GPA) prediction task for which they may tie their incentive to predictions made by either an algorithm or an admissions officer. Results indicate that DAA was positively related to preference for the admissions advisor over the algorithm (r = .14) and that DAA predicted algorithm-averse behavior over and above personality, risk propensity, and decision style.

Specialist in Education, Miami University, 2021, School Psychology

This research study explored the relationship between test anxiety and growth mindset for fifth grade elementary students in a midwestern, urban district. Researchers compared the levels of test anxiety and growth mindset for elementary students using the Implicit Theory of Intelligence Scale (ITIS) and the Children's Test Anxiety Scale (CTAS). The results were analyzed using a Pearson correlation and t-test to determine if there was a relationship between test anxiety and growth mindset. The results of the study indicate that there is a significant relationship between these two variables (r=.364; p=.029). No significant difference was detected between the male and female participants of the study. Future studies may continue to examine the relationship between these two variables as well as the impact that growth mindset interventions could have on student performance in diverse settings.

Master of Science (MS), Wright State University, 2020, Human Factors and Industrial/Organizational Psychology MS

Research on the optimal number of response options on graphic rating scales has yielded mixed results such as that more scale points are better; there is an optimal range; or that it does not matter. The present study compared the psychometric properties of dichotomous and polytomous personality items using several methods of scoring including summed scores, item response theory (IRT), and item response trees. It was found that regression models based on dichotomous items explained similar amounts of variance in careless responding as models based on polytomous items. In addition, scores from dichotomous models were more closely related to the trait-level variance from the IR tree model. Results suggests that a 2- or 3-point graphic rating scale can achieve comparable trait measurement as what is offered by longer alternatives while reducing the cognitive burden on the respondent.

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), University of Dayton, 2020, School Psychology

Anxiety is on the rise in the world today. The American College Health Association (2018) surveyed 31,463 college students and found that 60.9% of the respondents had experienced overwhelming anxiety at some point within the last 12 months. Social media use has become more and more rampant, with research suggesting that the majority of people in the United States use social media in some form. Media literacy, which incorporates the ability to critically assess and interpret digital content, is a topic are that is increasingly becoming of interest with the pervasiveness of technology. The present study examined the relationship between social media use, media literacy, and anxiety in first-year college students. A sample of (n = 82) first-year college students was surveyed to investigate these variables. Results indicated a significant relationship between social media use and anxiety as well as between social media use and media literacy. No significant relationship was found between media literacy and anxiety. Implications for how educational professionals can serve students based on these results are discussed in this paper.