California State University System

Phase Change Materials in Concrete: A Review of Incorporation Methods, Effect on Mechanical and Thermal Properties, and Long-Term Performance

Abstract The construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption and improve the thermal resilience of infrastructure. While integrating phase change materials (PCMs) into concrete can significantly enhance thermal energy storage, it often compromises mec...

The Narcissism, Entitlement, and Self-Esteem Conduit to Quiet Quitting

Quiet quitting has become a focus of employee engagement research, yet its psychological antecedents remain understudied. Trait grandiose narcissism (i.e., an inflated sense of self-importance) may be one such antecedent, driving entitlement (i.e., the belief in deserving prefere...

Supporting Change: An Exploration Into the Impact of Circles of Support and Accountability on STABLE-2007 Risk Factors

Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) enhance community safety by supporting individuals convicted of sexual offenses as they transition back into society. We conducted exploratory interviews with COSA participants ( N = 19), using the STABLE-2007 to assess their views of...

Observed Change in STABLE-2007 Scores Among Adult Males on Parole Participating in Treatment for Sexual Offending

The STABLE-2007 is a risk assessment tool used in sexual offending treatment programs to identify and monitor changes in criminogenic needs. We conducted multilevel growth curve analyses to examine changes in STABLE-2007 scores over a four-year period among 873 parolees participa...

Beyond the 7Ps: young consumers' perspectives on sustainable retail strategy

Purpose Despite sustainability's recognized importance in retail strategy, research has predominantly adopted organizational perspectives, giving limited attention to how young consumers conceptualize sustainable retail. This study examines young consumers' perspectives on sustai...

Translation and validation of the German version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale (AAIS-DE)

University students participating in sport must balance the demands of academics and sport to succeed in both domains. However, a reliable and valid tool for measuring academic and athletic identities in German-speaking populations has been lacking. The purpose of this study was...

Paving the Way for Latinos in the Media: The Impact of the California Chicano News Media Association

The California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA) was founded in 1972 before other modern-day national minority journalism groups such as the National Association of Black Journalists. This research using the CCNMA archives and oral history explores the CCNMA’s many milestone...