UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1269

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Marie Campione
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): campione@psy.fsu.edu
Position Title: Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name: Thomas Joiner
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email: joiner@psy.fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Psychology
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Are Protest Suicides Different? A LIWC Analysis of Korean Suicide Protest Notes and Non-Protest Suicide Notes
Project Keywords: Suicide, Suicide Notes
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Psychology

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: No, the project is remote
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Fully Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5-10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
This project examines whether suicide protest notes, written by Korean students and laborers who died by suicide in acts of political or social protest, are linguistically distinct from suicide notes written in more individual, non-political contexts. While suicide protest is often portrayed as a form of activism or martyrdom, I aim to test whether, at their core, these acts reflect the same psychological and emotional processes that underlie other suicides. Using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) software, I will analyze both protest suicide notes and non-protest suicide notes. LIWC categorizes words into domains such as affect, cognition, social processes, and drives. By comparing the two, I will investigate whether the language of protest suicides is meaningfully different, or whether protest suicide notes resemble other suicide notes in their linguistic and psychological profiles.

Research Tasks:
Literature review, data analysis, manuscript writing

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Reading research papers (recommended)
Academic writing (recommended)
Literature reviews (recommended)
Basic statistics (recommended)

Mentoring Philosophy:
I view the mentor–mentee relationship as a mutually beneficial partnership. My role is not only to provide guidance and opportunities but also to learn from the fresh perspectives, energy, and skills that mentees bring to the team. At its core, mentoring should foster growth, accountability, and independence in a way that serves both the mentee’s goals and the larger research mission. I begin by identifying each mentee’s goals and interests, whether those involve graduate school, skill development, or gaining research exposure. From there, I assign responsibilities such as conducting literature reviews, formatting papers, cleaning datasets, or helping with participant-facing tasks like suicide risk assessments. As mentees demonstrate competence and initiative, I give them increasing ownership of their work and opportunities to expand. This creates an interactive environment where mentees are challenged but also supported, learning to balance autonomy with collaboration. I believe mentees are smart and capable individuals. I do not “baby” them, but I also provide a safe environment where it is acceptable to fail, ask questions, and learn from mistakes. I expect mentees to approach problems with curiosity and resourcefulness, attempting to figure things out before seeking help, while knowing that I am available for support and guidance. Ultimately, my philosophy centers on respect, accountability, and growth. I encourage mentees to take initiative, explore their interests, and develop confidence in their abilities, while I share my own experiences and ensure they leave with tangible skills, professional development, and mentorship that extends beyond a single project.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation: Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series?: No
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Year: 2025
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