Every student at Maryville College completes a year-long research project called the Senior Study, whether the student’s major is Design, Management, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice or any of the other 40 major fields of study. These studies vary from laboratory experiments to forms of creative expression, and all Senior Study projects include a student and faculty mentor working together in discipline-specific scholarship. Use the drop-down menu to view examples of Senior Studies chosen by faculty as exemplary.
Student
Name
Major
Title
Supervisor
Marcus Azevedo '14
Majors
PsychologyTitle
On the presence of nondiscrimination policies and transgender inclusion within higher academic institutions : an intervention
On the presence of nondiscrimination policies and transgender inclusion within higher academic institutions : an intervention
SuperVisor
Dr. Crystal ColterCaroline Ballinger '19
Majors
CounselingPsychology
Psychology
Title
Pain and Pleasure: Chronic Pain Coping within Relationships.
Pain and Pleasure: Chronic Pain Coping within Relationships.
SuperVisor
Dr. Karen BealeLeeAnn B. Beam '14
Majors
PsychologyTitle
The Woman In The Mirror: The Effects Of Cultural Expectations On The Impression Management Tactics And The Physical Appearance Of The College Female
The Woman In The Mirror: The Effects Of Cultural Expectations On The Impression Management Tactics And The Physical Appearance Of The College Female
SuperVisor
Dr. Karen BealeJessica Chasteen '08
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Gender Role Attitudes and Willingness to Interracially Date
Gender Role Attitudes and Willingness to Interracially Date
SuperVisor
Dr. Karen BealeDelaney Cornelius '13
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Remaining and Completed Actions of Goal-Setting and Effects on Achievement, Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem
Remaining and Completed Actions of Goal-Setting and Effects on Achievement, Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem
SuperVisor
Dr. Crystal ColterElizabeth Coyle '19
Majors
CounselingPsychology
Psychology
Title
Creating Together: Exploring the Connection Between Group Mindfulness Programs and Stress Reduction in College Students
Creating Together: Exploring the Connection Between Group Mindfulness Programs and Stress Reduction in College Students
SuperVisor
Dr. Lori SchmiedAllison Dumler '20
Majors
CounselingPsychology
Psychology
Title
The Prevailing Adversity of Mental Illness Among Children and AdolescentsSuperVisor
Dr. Zachary HimmelbergerA. Riley Finch '11
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Social Identity and Social/Academic Self-Efficacy Among First-Generation (Versus Non-First-Generation) College Students
Social Identity and Social/Academic Self-Efficacy Among First-Generation (Versus Non-First-Generation) College Students
SuperVisor
Dr. Crystal ColterLinda D. Hinkle '16
Majors
PsychologyTitle
The Maryville College Guide to Veterans and Dependents: One Student Veteran's View
The Maryville College Guide to Veterans and Dependents: One Student Veteran's View
SuperVisor
Dr. Crystal ColterJennifer Rae Hurst '10
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Effectiveness of two classic compliance techniques as a function of legitimacy status of requestor
Effectiveness of two classic compliance techniques as a function of legitimacy status of requestor
SuperVisor
Dr. Crystal ColterCassidy Mahan '18
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Sexual Assault Shame: An Analysis of Victim Blaming and Religiosity
Sexual Assault Shame: An Analysis of Victim Blaming and Religiosity
SuperVisor
Dr. Karen BealeKathryn Ann Mitchell '16
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Bilingual and Monolingual Performance: Attentional Blink and Working Memory Load Dual-Task Effect
Bilingual and Monolingual Performance: Attentional Blink and Working Memory Load Dual-Task Effect
SuperVisor
Dr. Chad SchrockNatalie Erin Peaso '09
Majors
PsychologyTitle
Yoga Therapy for Stress Reduction & Increased Working Memory Capacity
Yoga Therapy for Stress Reduction & Increased Working Memory Capacity
SuperVisor
Dr. Lori SchmiedKathryn Rogers '18
Majors
Criminal JusticePsychology
Psychology
Title
Feeling Good About Doing Bad: Moral Disengagement Among Juveniles In Alternative Schools
Feeling Good About Doing Bad: Moral Disengagement Among Juveniles In Alternative Schools
SuperVisor
Dr. Regina BenedictAndrew Salpas '09
Majors
PsychologyTitle
The Effect of the Use of a Service Dog on Pragmatic Language in a Child with Autism
The Effect of the Use of a Service Dog on Pragmatic Language in a Child with Autism