Anthropology - Butler University

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Youth Sports and Their Effects on Status Offenses and Crime
Craig Carson, Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Bergstrand, Bellarmine University
The purpose of this study was to determine if youth sports actually decreases the likelihood of
children committing deviant acts. The term youth involves children not yet in high school.
Through a retrospective survey we will find out what kind of deviance is being committed such
as status offenses, criminal offenses, and disciplinary action through school and/or the law. The
participants in the survey involved multiple sports teams from Bellarmine University.
What Motivates College Women to Run?
Virginia Christ, Faculty Sponsor: Krista Cline, Butler University
The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not a relationship exists between the factors
that motivate college women to engage in running as a routine form of regular exercise and their
perceived body image. A routine runner will be defined as a woman who has been running 3
times a week for at least 30 minutes for the past 3 months or longer. These females will be asked
to complete an electronically distributed survey. The first portion of the survey will measure the
varying motivational factors through assessing an individual’s level of amotivation, external
regulation, introjeted regulation, and intrinsic motivation. The second portion of the survey will
measure an individual’s body image. This study will add to the growing body of literature related
to physical activity and motivation due to the focus specifically on the sport of
running. Previous research has found that differing reasons for engaging in physical activity not
only impact regular and long-term participation in an activity, but also have an impact on the
mental health of an individual. In understanding the motives that drive women to run, one may
be able to better promote adherence to the activity as well as help prevent women from adapting
adverse cognitions towards running.
Does Membership in a Social Greek Organization Increase Feelings of Division and
Stratification Between Members?
Katelin Clark, Faculty Sponsor: Krista Cline, Butler University
Social Greek organizations are an important part of campus life for many colleges and
universities across the United States. For many campuses, including Butler University, Greek
organizations are portrayed as a close-knit community, where all members get along and
participate as one entity. The purpose of the study is to determine and analyze the relationships
between Greek students at Butler University. This study explores the concepts of community,
competition, and division amongst Greek organizations at Butler. The study will analyze
individual members’ feelings and perceptions of their own organizations, as well as of other
Greek organizations. This study will provide an in-depth look at the complex and varied
relationships between Greek organizations on Butler University’s campus.
High School GPA in Students Living in One Parent or Two Parent Homes