Abstract This thesis discusses the issue of connectivity from the premise that, if not mindful of our thoughts, we drift along through life connecting, moment by moment, to whatever it is that grabs our attention. Sometimes, the connection lasts for a moment, other times the connection lasts over years or a lifetime. If not mindful of the reason why we are connecting, the connection may not be conducive to our real needs. We may select automatically by some trigger from our past and keep connecting. Under this definition of connectivity, addictive behaviors are a part of the connectivity theory.
Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Purpose of Study
Theoretical Framework
Research Hypotheses
Sample Population
Importance of the Study
Organization
Literature Review
Methodology
Data Analysis
Results
Conclusion
Future Research
From the Paper "Connectivity can be reduced through trauma, and is affected by our biology (and through this, our psychology). This is a frightening statement in this day and age. The sample population, of women from Colombia, who have experienced high levels of trauma through the difficult political situation in that country shows us that connectivity is directly affected by trauma. Perhaps this is an over-extrapolation, but in this day and age, in which war is begun without justification, pre-emptively, against already traumatised countries, it should be borne in mind that connectivity (both local and global) can be reduced as a direct effect of this action; and that, as we have seen, a reduction in connectivity can lead to anti-social behavior; it is frightening to point this out, but terrorism, and terrorists can be born through a lack of connectivity. In these times of globalisation, we all have to be aware that we maintain an acceptable level of connectivity to all who share this planet with us. This is a political message from the results of this study, but one which needs to be heeded; all psychologists work with politics at some level, and psychologists working on such a topic have a political responsibility to promote the results of their studies as far and as wide as possible."
Abstract This paper briefly discusses the different Internet connection technologies available, as well as the ISPs, and analyzes them in the context of their merits and demerits. The connections discussed are dial-up connections, DSL connections, cable connections, and ISDN connections.
From the Paper "The Internet has been around for quite some time now and the technology has evolved from its infancy where primarily it was used for information exchange and research purposes towards a more comprehensive medium, which caters to education, entertainment and business. Today an email address has become a mundane thing and the Internet has invaded virtually every conceivable domain of interest. Technology has developed considerably to cater to the demands of the bandwidth hungry web medium giving us a wide variety of choice right from the basic dialup service to high speed broadband and even dedicated internet connections. The ever-increasing scope of the web has created a rat race with the different Internet service providers vying with each other to maximize their share in the market. However all this bandwidth jargon has a confounding effect and even people who use the Internet extensively have a rather poor idea of the different technologies involved."
This paper is a complete research project studying the complex theory of connectivity, a biological, psychological, and environmental approach to lifespan development.
Abstract This paper is a quantitative study of the phenomena of connectivity that uses a sample population of 425 displaced women treated in Bogota, Colombia, to test the hypothesis. The author used a formal questionnaire with two main scales to measure the degree of connectivity among these women against a background of emotional and psychological well-being. The paper reports that this thesis has found evidence for 1) a biological basis for connectivity, 2) psychological effects on connectivity, and 3) environmental effects on connectivity. These findings are extremely important because such a study has not previously been undertaken and because these results add weight to the body of literature that suggests trauma can lead to anti-social, deviant behavior arising from a lack of connectivity.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Research Hypotheses
Sample Population
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Organization of the Thesis
Literature Review
Origins of Attachment Theory
Adult Attachment
Longitudinal Studies
Romantic Relationship Studies
Measures of Adult Attachment
Methodology
Sample Population
Instrumentation: The Construction of the Survey
Instrumentation: The Adult Attachment Scale (AAS)
Instrumentation: The Hazan and Shaver (1987) Questionnaire
Research Design
Limitations of Study
Data Analysis
Basic Statistical Filtering of the Data
Plan for Statistical Analysis
Simple Statistics and Table of Eigenvalues
Extraction of Initial Factors
Rotation to Terminal Solution
Choosing the Number of Factors to Retain
Position in the Scree Plot
Proportion of Accounted Variance
How are the Results of the Factor Analysis Presented, and How Should They Be Interpreted?
Results
Results of the AAS and Hazan and Shaver Surveys
Conclusion
Summary
Conclusion
Discussion
Future Research
From the Paper "Attachment theory developed out of this early work of Bowlby?s, combined with his growing awareness of evidence emerging from developmental biology and the new science of ethnology. Lorenz's work with imprinting in birds and Harlow's work with monkeys showed that affectional bonds could develop unrelated to the satisfaction of hunger needs. Bowlby's (1958, 1969) insights led him to conclude from this that humans needed social interaction that was satisfied by the caregiver being close by and available for support when needed, This was in contrast to the traditional psychoanalytic theory of dependency, where affectional bonds were thought to develop secondarily to the primary drives for food and sex. As attachment behavior had been found to occur in most species of mammals, he suggested that there was a "primary attachment relationship" that developed during the first nine months of life whose evolutionary function was to protect from predators "
Abstract While Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "In Memoriam" and Gerald Manley Hopkins's sonnets appear to be complete opposites in terms of their development, both poets have a common theme involving a firm connection to God running throughout their works. The paper shows that, specifically, within the hopeful parts of their works, both poets relate to God through the same type of philosophy and dispel newly found scientific reasoning that the existence of man is but a meaningless and random occurrence using science's own language. It shows, too, that in the doubtful parts of their works, both connect to God through feeling him in their pain and woe.
Paper Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Hopkins's Philosophy in "God's Grandeur" and "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"
III. Tennyson's Philosophy in "In Memoriam" Part 95 and 118
IV. Hopkins Direct Connection to God through Suffering in "Carrion Comfort"
V. Tennyson's Connection to God through Suffering in Parts 1 and 124 of "In Memoriam"
VI. Conclusion
From the Paper "This revelation (described by Tennyson in the footnote) is instated by the "repeating [of] my own name two or three times" similar to Hopkins's idea of instress, Tennyson describes entering a state of intense "consciousness of individuality" where he comes to a realization of man's place in the world as his individuality "seemed to dissolve and fade away into boundless being" (pg. 95, footnote 1). This boundless being matches closely with Hopkins's idea that when looking at any object's (including one's own) inscape a person sees God's plan and purpose for that object within the scheme of the time and the universe."
Abstract This paper looks at various types of Internet connections including Dial-up, Ethernet, Cable, T1 Line Communications, and DSL. It discusses the characteristics and functions of each. It compares which connection is most suitable for specific needs - personal or office use etc.
Table of Contents
Ethernet
Overview
How Ethernet Works
Advantages
Disadvantages
Setting up Ethernet
Dial-up Modems
How Dial-up Modems Work
Dial-up Modem Advances
Dial-up Modem Standards
Cable Modems
How Cable Modem Works
Cable Modem Standard
Advantages of Cable
Disadvantages of Cable
Digital Subscriber Line
Advantages of DSL
Features of DSL
DSL vs. Dial-up
DSL vs. ISDN
DSL vs. Cable
Computer requirements for DSL
Disadvantages of DSL
T1 Communications Line
Characteristics of T1 Line Communications
How T1 Communications Work
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper "Ethernet Overview
Ethernet is the most common way of networking today. Today's Ethernet networks are 10BaseT or 100BaseT, which allows data to pass at 10-100 Megabits per second. Ethernet is a good system because it has stood the test of time, it is easily available and it offers flexibility.
How Ethernet Works
When one Ethernet station transmits all of the stations in the medium hear the transmission. Today the Ethernet refers to both Ethernet implementation and the IEEE 802.3 standards. Ethernet devices attach to a common medium for the electronic signals to pass through. Today, twisted pair or fiber-optic cabling are the most common cables used. The stations or nodes communicate in short messages called frames. In the Ethernet the destination address is the most critical to identify who will receive the frame."
Abstract This paper contains a review of professional literature on the connection between rap music and youth violence. The paper examines the messages of rap music and attempts to determine if stories about the connection between rap music and violence are substantially linked.
From the Paper "According to an article by Vinette Price published by New York Amsterdam News, two of the biggest names in rap music were murdered six months apart. The blame for their deaths should be placed on the men who..."
Tags: rap music, violence, connections, high risk, gangsta rap
This paper reviews the movie, "Good Will Hunting", which explores how people balance the need to be connected to others with the risk of being hurt if those people leave us.
Abstract The author feels that "Good Will Hunting" is an excellent film, artfully written and produced film and well placed in its location. The paper reviews the film as it explores one important part of the human condition from the viewpoint of all of the major characters: Fear of rejection is overcome by the joy of really connecting with others.
From the Paper "The name of the main character, Will Hunting, allows for a play on words in the title. Will is hunting for a way to fit into a world that doesn?t make sense to him. He has two major barriers to connecting to people. First, he is a true self-educated genius with a photographic memory. Second, he is an orphan who was shuffled from foster home to foster home and was sometimes viciously beaten by foster parents."
This paper briefly discusses the nature of the overall sequence of Shakespeare's Sonnets and then, based on readings of their structure, proceeds to analyze the thematic connection between Sonnets 57 and 58.
Abstract In this paper, a connection is drawn between Shakespeare's Sonnets 57 and 58, which are one of a number of thematic pairs that occur within the larger sequence of poems, to show that the Sonnets not only function as a pair, but that the order in which they occur in the Quarto of 1609 is essential to their meaning.
From the Paper "Shakespeare's Sonnets 57 and 58 are one of a number of thematic pairs or small groups that occur within the larger sequence and subsequences of poems. Indeed the similarity between them is significant enough that one might wonder on first reading if one does not render the other redundant. But close reading of the poems shows that they not only function as a pair but that the order in which they occur in the Quarto of 1609 is essential to their meaning."
Abstract This paper considers the use of primary and secondary data in determining how many households have an Internet connection within an ISP's service area. The paper concludes that a combination of primary and secondary data should be used in order to form the best possible estimate.
From the Paper "Determining the number of household Internet connections in a given area can be difficult given the rapid expansion of the Internet and the tendency of individuals to not reveal personal information ..."
Abstract In this paper, the writer discusses that the Baile, Egyptian Cabaret, and Nritta represent a cross-cultural connection in world dance, which embodies the love that men and women share for each other. In this manner, the religious idioms of the cultures described here represent the manner of movement that depicts love, but through the sacred ideals of commitment and love. The writer points out that although these differ slightly in the accompaniment of dancers, or in the stylistics of the choreography, there is a archetypal cultural unifier that relates the desire and higher love of men and women across the world.
From the Paper "This study examines the multi-cultural aspects of "divine love" in Kathak, Middle Eastern, and Flamenco dancing. Within these dances there is a greater blend of different cultural values that make up each of the formats of these dances. In this manner, the chain of influence upon the Kathak, Middle Eastern, and Flamenco dances offer a multi-cultural depiction of how dance is not created within the limitations of geographical boundaries. By understanding the cultural similarities based in these dances, one can realize the power of movement that is a commonality within the religious and divine nature of love. The Kathak dance is a religiously based dance that formally uses the divinity of love for Indian gods, and their dance in the Cosmos."
This paper is an extensive chapter by chapter summary, analysis and critique of Randy Frazee's "Connecting Church-Beyond Small Groups to Authentic Community".
Abstract This paper explains that Randy Frazee, a church pastor, wrote "The Connecting Church" in an effort to explain the need for community and the role that the church plays in uniting people. The author points out that Frazee explores the human mind to a certain extent, discussing the spiritual and emotional elements that define life. The paper relates that Frazee creates the Johnson Family - a family living the "American Dream" in the suburbs, mixing professional and family obligations and identifying specifically as Christian people who devote a portion of their time and their lives to God.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1- "The Loneliest Nation on Earth"
Chapter 2- "Created for Community"
Chapter 3- "The Problem of Individualism"
Chapter 4- "Finding a Common Purpose"
Chapter 5- "Rediscovering Biblical Purpose"
Chapter 6- "Implementing a Common Purpose"
Chapter 7- "The Problem of Isolation"
Chapter 8- "Finding a Common Place"
Chapter 9- "Rediscovering a Neighborhood"
Chapter 10- "Implementing a Common Place"
Chapter 11- "The Problem of Consumerism"
Chapter 12- "Sharing Common Possessions"
Chapter 13- "Rediscovering Interdependence"
Chapter 14- "Implementing Common Possessions"
Closing Thoughts
From the Paper "When discussing the concept of individualism, Frazee traces its popularity to the belief system of the United States itself, whereby people are free to do as they choose, and as such, possess the unique ability to be individuals without pressure to conform or join a certain group, or church for that matter. Moving forward from that example, the author explains that the problem of individualism is that it adds to the feelings of isolation and despair that are causing so many Americans to the brink of despair."
Abstract In this article, the writer maintains that one could say that the written and spoken word describe the foreseen and that music describes the unforeseen. This relationship between music and spirituality is explored using two famous works. The first, Dante's "Paradise", is from Western culture and the other, "The River Sutra" by Gita Mehta, is from Eastern culture. The writer explains that both of these works describe a spiritual journey into the unknown. The writer notes that music is used to reference that which cannot be truly described using words alone. The essay supports the thesis that music is used as a means to connect the reader to the spiritual world in these two works. The writer concludes that one can learn much about the spiritual worlds of the East and West by examining the use of music in their works.
Outline:
Dante and Signaling the Eternal
The Boy Singer and the Path to Enlightenment
The Musician's Story
Transcendence
Works Cited
From the Paper "Dante uses music to announce a holy event of great importance. The appearance of the divine is often signaled by music. One might notice that it is never Dante himself who is singing or making music, although in the opening Canto he does refer to his work as his song. Song and music are used to signal the appearance of the divine. Dante uses the imagery of music sparingly. Only a few of the heavenly beings that he encounters are heralded by song."
"Structurally, the appearance of music is carefully placed in such a way to give it an even greater meaning of importance. Paradise, like hell, is comprised of layers. Just as the layers in Hell become increasingly more evil, the three layers of heaven become more divine. One might notice that music is hardly mentioned in the first two Cantos, except when referring to his work as his song. When we examine the use of music in the remainder of the piece, this two may have been purposeful and an attempt to attach importance to the work itself."
Abstract This paper analyzes and reviews David Hume's essay, "An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding," in which he attempts to show what we do and do not know about causation. It analyzes Hume's arguments in his essay, particularly with respect to the idea of necessary connection and presents examples of how Hume's arguments can be applied to day-to-day life.
From the Paper "Hume's Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a remarkable essay, and to grasp it fully requires maintaining the rigid intellectual distinctions that Hume did maintain. Again, his inquiry focuses on what we know about the world, not what the world is or how it behaves. Indeed, Hume concludes that what we know about the world is limited, and we must rely on our limited understanding to allow us to carry on our day-to-day affairs. Hume set himself apart from the rationalist metaphysicians, who wrestled with questions about the nature of the universe, whether or not there is a God, and the immortality of soul. Hume's inquiry was essentially a preliminary to this: how do we know what we know. How can we ask if there is a God if we cannot know what the causal connection is in the world around us."
Abstract This paper describes the exodus story of the Israelites as clearly proven to be a type of the salvation story through the evidence given in Hebrews. It describes the exodus story and discusses the salvation doctrine therein. The paper then discusses the connection between Moses and Jesus in regards to the book of Hebrews and the various occurrences in the story.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Exodus Story
The Salvation Doctrine
The Moses-Jesus Connection The Egypt-Sin Connection The Passover-Crucifixion Connection The Red Sea-Baptism Connection The Manna-Christ Connection The Mount Sinai-Justification Connection The Kadesh Barnea-Crossroads Connection The Wilderness-Sanctification Connection The Canaan-Spirit Filled Life Connection Christ's Superiority
Conclusion
From the Paper "The author of Hebrews points out that Moses deserved honor because he was faithful to his house. Jesus, however, deserved more honor because He built that house. Moses was a servant in his house, but Jesus was a son in the house. The Jews had a very high opinion of their religion, and the author was trying to make the point that the Christian religion was as worthy of consideration as Judaism; not only that, but the priesthood of Christianity was even superior to the Jewish priesthood. The author is trying to explain that the relationship between Jesus and the gospel is the same as the relationship between Moses and the law. Both Moses and Jesus were faithful in fulfilling ancient promises. Moses fulfilled the earthly promise God made to Abram about having his own nation. Jesus, however, fulfilled the spiritual promise God made as far back as Eden, as Adam and Eve were being expelled. Jesus fulfilled forty centuries of spiritual promises through His faithfulness."
Abstract Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon" and Martha Cooley's "The Archivist" explore the importance of connectedness, both to the individual and the larger culture. The paper shows how the main characters of each book struggle with the individual damage done by a failure to connect with others in their lives. It shows that, on a broader level, Morrison's Milkman struggles to find his place in a larger black culture and can only find connection and happiness once he discovers his connection to his familial and cultural roots. Similarly, Cooley's Judith is haunted by her family history, but without the help of family or her husband, Matthias, she can never find connection to her roots or reconcile her past. It is this failure to connect that ultimately leads to Judith's madness and destruction.
From the Paper "It is in the woods that Milkman finally finds an understanding of brotherhood, and finds a place for himself in the larger black community. As he leaves the woods he is "exhilarated by simply walking the earth. Walking like he belonged on it . . ." (Morrison, 281). His new connection is seen in his caring, mutually fulfilling interaction with a local woman named Sweet, and his understanding that his relationship with her is profoundly different than his earlier superficial relationships with the other women in his life. As he makes the bed and washes the breakfast dishes, Macon reflects on his relationship with his mother and Pilate, and that "he had never so much as made either of them a cup of tea" (Morrison, 331). As Milkman discovers his family's past, he discovers a connection to his peers and his larger community as a whole."
