Cal Poly's COVID-19-Related Research Showcase Abstracts
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Sara Bartlett | spbartle@calpoly.edu | CLA | Psychology/Child Development | Faculty | Sky Bergman, CLA, faculty in Art & Design Department |
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Background: This study evaluates the efficacy of a virtual intergenerational service-learning program created by two Cal Poly faculty administered to psychology students in AY 2020-2021 to determine if it will increase knowledge and attitudes about older adults and reduce ageism similarly to the previously delivered in-person version. It is vital to continue providing maximum impact on student learning despite social distancing requirements due to Covid-19 while also benefitting isolated older adults through intergenerational interaction.
Method: A quasi-experimental design will compare pre-test/post-test scores between the in-person version of the Lives Well Lived program (N=68) and the virtual version of the same program (current N=59 but data collection ongoing through June 2021) on three measures of effectiveness. Qualitative data via open-ended survey questions is also being collected. The program, based on a documentary film by the same name, forges relationship between a student and older adult who is part of the Senior Planet online activity community.
Results: Results from multiple regression analysis for the in-person intervention indicated students had less ageist stereotypes and less negative bias about aging at post-test than a comparison group. Qualitative data indicated more inclination to participate in intergenerational relationships in the future. Preliminary results from the virtual program show similar outcomes.
Conclusion: Virtual intergenerational service-learning holds promise as an effective pedagogical strategy for influencing student learning outcomes of knowledge, attitudes and ageism, while also benefiting isolated older adults during the Covid-19 pandemic and could be efficacious post-pandemic for crossing geographic boundaries to benefit those of all ages.
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During the Fall of 2020, a group of our Cal Poly student colleagues worked as volunteers through the Green SchoolYards Project for Creston Elementary School in Atascadero, CA. Starting in the Winter of 2021, we continued to explore Creston’s campus for opportunities to provide multiple use outdoor spaces for sensory engagement and informal gathering spaces. We have proposed several schemes with quickly assembled temporary options utilizing existing materials as well as more permanent schemes. We are continuing to implement outdoor learning design strategies at Creston Elementary, with the thought that these strategies could function as prototypes for other California schools. A driving question for us continues to be: how can we enhance these outdoor areas to promote interactive learning, physical & emotional wellbeing for students? The urgency of Covid-19 has helped to bring this topic to the forefront.
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Megan Lambertz-Berndt | lambertz@calpoly.edu | CLA | Communication Studies | Faculty | Dr. Anuraj Dhillon, CLA, Faculty, Communication Studies Department |
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- How can stockouts and shortages be explained and predicted by factors such as population density, proximity to confirmed COVID-19 cases, proximity to retailer distribution centers, truck availability, local and regional news, and consumer behavior such as Google searches?
- What are the implications of stockouts and shortages for food access in the U.S.? How have changes in food access during the COVID-19 pandemic varied geographically, particularly comparing urban vs rural markets?
- Is there a relationship between stockouts or shortages with retail food prices?
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Methods: US adults (age > 18 yrs) completed an online questionnaire consisting of demographics, bodyweight, physical activity, sedentary time, fruit/vegetable intake, mood, stress, lifestyle, and sleep at baseline (May 2020) and after 3-months (August 2020).
Results: Bodyweight significantly increased (76.7 kg vs. 77.3 kg, p = 0.002) from baseline to 3-months. A significantly higher percentage of individuals with obesity and overweight reported weight gain (40.4% and 33.7 %, respectively) as compared to individuals of normal weight (20.6%) (p < 0.001). Longer duration of state stay-at-home mandate (β = 0.078, p = 0.010), lower baseline minutes of physical activity per day (B = -0.107, p = 0.004), greater change in minutes of physical activity per day (β = -0.076, p = 0.026), more time preparing food (β = 0.075, p = 0.031), and worsening mood (β = 0.098, p = 0.034) were predictors of weight gain.
Conclusions: COVID19 pandemic promoted weight gain over 3-months in US adults, with individuals with obesity and overweight reporting more weight gain.
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Jack Wroldsen | jwroldse@calpoly.edu | OCOB | Accounting & Business Law | Faculty | none |