Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Institution
-
- Louisiana State University (34)
- Western Michigan University (32)
- Edith Cowan University (24)
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville (24)
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (20)
-
- Utah State University (20)
- Eastern Illinois University (18)
- California State University, San Bernardino (17)
- Loma Linda University (16)
- Wilfrid Laurier University (13)
- Marshall University (12)
- Rowan University (12)
- University of Central Florida (12)
- Seton Hall University (11)
- William & Mary (10)
- Old Dominion University (9)
- George Fox University (7)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (6)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (6)
- Air Force Institute of Technology (4)
- East Tennessee State University (4)
- Louisiana Tech University (4)
- Portland State University (4)
- Andrews University (3)
- Eastern Michigan University (3)
- Brigham Young University (2)
- University of Missouri, St. Louis (2)
- University of North Florida (2)
- University of Richmond (2)
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2)
- Keyword
-
- Psychology (16)
- Questionnaires (7)
- Psychological Tests (6)
- Stress (6)
- Western Australia (6)
-
- Psychological aspects (5)
- ADHD (4)
- Western Australia. (4)
- Adolescent (3)
- Anxiety (3)
- Attachment behavior (3)
- Attributions (3)
- Cognition (3)
- Cognitive Therapy (3)
- Community psychology (3)
- Depression (3)
- Education (3)
- Interpersonal relations (3)
- Mental retardation (3)
- Personality (3)
- Psychotherapy (3)
- Self-esteem (3)
- Social sciences (3)
- Achievement motivation in children (2)
- African-American (2)
- Age factors (2)
- Anger (2)
- Attachment behavior in children (2)
- Attachment disorder (2)
- Autism (2)
- Publication
-
- Masters Theses (31)
- Dissertations (27)
- Theses and Dissertations (25)
- Doctoral Dissertations (23)
- PCOM Psychology Dissertations (20)
-
- All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023 (18)
- Electronic Theses and Dissertations (17)
- Theses Digitization Project (17)
- Theses: Doctorates and Masters (17)
- LSU Master's Theses (16)
- Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects (16)
- LSU Doctoral Dissertations (14)
- Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive) (13)
- Theses, Dissertations and Capstones (12)
- Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs) (11)
- Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects (10)
- Psychology Theses & Dissertations (8)
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) (7)
- Honors Theses (7)
- Theses : Honours (7)
- Master's Theses - Daytona Beach (6)
- Dissertations and Theses (4)
- Master's Theses (2)
- Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations (2)
- Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA (2)
- UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations (2)
- All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023 (1)
- Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects (1)
- Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios (1)
- Honors Capstone Projects and Theses (1)
Articles 331 - 345 of 345
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
The Young School-Age Assessment Of Attachment (Ysaa): Development And Preliminary Validation, Lynn E. Priddis
The Young School-Age Assessment Of Attachment (Ysaa): Development And Preliminary Validation, Lynn E. Priddis
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
This manuscript describes the development and preliminary validation of a new assessment procedure called the Young School-age Assessment of Attachment (YSAA). The tool has clinical as well as research relevance in that it identifies the attachment strategies of children aged 5-7 years as well as recognising attachment related problems for this age group. The YSAA is a representational procedure that uses line drawings of a child teddy in attachment-related situations. The stimulus cards, probes, and administration procedures were piloted and refined in the initial stages of this study. The children's narratives that were generated from this procedure were examined for …
Cognitive Processes Involved In The Onset And Course Of Postnatal Distress From The Antenatal Period To Six Months Postpartum: New Findings, And Implications For Future Research, Anne Pratt
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
Although studies have explored the epidemiology of Postnatal Depression (PND) and other mood disorders occurring in the postnatal period, there is some evidence to support the argument that there may be different subsets of women suffering from low mood, around the time of childbirth (Warner, Appleby, Whitton, & Faragher, 1997). Some new mothers may be responding to the inherent, but often understated, stressors of the childbirth experience itself and the period that follows it, linked to dysfunctional maternal attitudes. Others may have pre-existing dysfunctional cognitions before the birth arising from other factors, and therefore already be vulnerable to a mood …
A Softer Side To Men, Michael J. Lenney
A Softer Side To Men, Michael J. Lenney
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
“I am on time. It’s the afternoon of my medical for life-insurance suitability. The AMP building in Sydney is my destination. I arrive with about twenty minutes to spare. I don’t remember the receptionist. I don’t remember the faces of the doctors who attended me that day. All I can remember is that I could see the clouds passing over the glass ceiling as my blood pressure was taken several times. The first doctor took my blood pressure three times before seeking another opinion. The second doctor confirmed his fears. I was in the “too high” risk category. At the …
An Analysis Of The Relationship Between Organizational Culture And Occupational Stress: Perceptions Of Employees Following A Merger, Brent J. Pasula
An Analysis Of The Relationship Between Organizational Culture And Occupational Stress: Perceptions Of Employees Following A Merger, Brent J. Pasula
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
There is a growing body of literature regarding the physiological and psychological effects of stress resulting from the increasing concern about occupational stress. This study attempts to fill an identified gap within epidemiologic literature by examining whether organizational culture has an influence on the level of occupational stress, perceived by employees, following the merger of their company with another. To explore this relationship, five research questions were examined using a data gathering process that consisted of a self-administered survey to measure psychosomatic strain, stress-inducing work demands, and organizational culture.
Low Stress Algorithms For Children With Difficulty In Mathematics, Amanda B. Boyer
Low Stress Algorithms For Children With Difficulty In Mathematics, Amanda B. Boyer
Masters Theses
The purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of low-stress algorithms with third and fourth grade students who struggle with mathematics. It is important to study mathematics interventions because math is a neglected area of research (Gersten & Chard, 1999). This research examined the effectiveness of low-stress addition and subtraction instruction for low-achieving students compared to a control group of students receiving traditional instruction in the regular classroom. Additionally, half of the students in the experimental group (low-stress) self-monitored the number of problems they correctly completed. Results indicate that low-stress addition did not result in an increased number …
An Examination Of Explanatory Models, Coping Methods, And Help-Seeking Methods Among Individuals With Social Phobia, Brooke Jasmine Dibello
An Examination Of Explanatory Models, Coping Methods, And Help-Seeking Methods Among Individuals With Social Phobia, Brooke Jasmine Dibello
Masters Theses
In this pilot study, explanatory models, coping methods, and help seeking behaviors among individuals with social phobia were explored using in-depth interviews. Participants were ten female college students with probable social phobia. Researchers created a coding manual to investigate the qualitative data by organizing it into categories. Coders were trained to utilize the coding manual, which explored several factors such as name for social anxiety, explanatory models, perceived level of severity, coping methods, and appraisals of coping methods. Contributions of this study are a semi-structured help-seeking interview, coding manual, and rich data. Although the results were inconclusive, this study provides …
The Individualized Education Plan: Parental Satisfaction And Involvement, Melissa Habing
The Individualized Education Plan: Parental Satisfaction And Involvement, Melissa Habing
Masters Theses
Little recent research has examined parents' involvement and satisfaction with their child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). For the current study, parents of children with special needs were surveyed. Out of 1,000 questionnaires mailed out by an agency that provides support to families who have a child with a disability, 348 parents completed and returned the survey. As a result of the parents' written responses, it was determined that 234 (67%) of the children they reported on were boys and 114 (33%) were girls. The age of the children whose parents completed the questionnaire ranged from two to twenty-two. All eligible …
Eating Disorder Tendencies And Pathogenic Weight Control Usage In High School Female Athletes, Natasha L. Mcdonald
Eating Disorder Tendencies And Pathogenic Weight Control Usage In High School Female Athletes, Natasha L. Mcdonald
Masters Theses
For many years, eating disorders have become more prevalent in American society. Researchers have recently identified a "new" at risk group, female athletes. The primary purpose of this study was to answer two questions: First, are tendencies toward eating disorders and the use of pathogenic weight control techniques different between female high school athletes and female high school nonathletes? Secondly, among high school female athletes, are tendencies toward eating disorders and the use of pathogenic weight control techniques different between performance sports and traditional sports? Each participant completed a survey packet to gather information on (1) demography including athletic participation, …
Distinct Group Differences And Discriminant Validity Of The Adjustment Scales For Children And Adolescents: Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Versus Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Kim D. Miller
Masters Theses
The present study examined the distinct group differences and discriminant validity of the Adjustment Scales for Children and Adolescents (ASCA). Participants included 36 children in Kindergarten through eleventh grade. Twenty-seven of the children met DISC-IV I DSM-IV (DSM-IV-TR, 2000) criteria for ADHD, and 9 met criteria for ODD. The participants were classified based on the results of the DISC-IV (Shaffer, Fisher, Lucas, Dulcan & Schwab-Stone, 2000) interview completed with the parent. The referring classroom teacher then completed the ASCA. Results of the present study did not support the distinct group differences and thus the discriminant validity of the ASCA. The …
Improving Functional Assessment With Computer-Based Data Collection And Analysis Software, Rebecca May
Improving Functional Assessment With Computer-Based Data Collection And Analysis Software, Rebecca May
Masters Theses
Many students exhibit behavior problems in the classroom that can negatively affect academic performance and social/emotional functioning if not identified and appropriately accommodated (Sugai, Lewis-Palmer, and Hagan, 1998; Scott, DeSimone, Fowler, and Webb, 2000). In order to combat the increasing number of students with behavior problems, an efficient means of assessing and treating problem behavior is warranted (Nelson and Johnson, 1996). Traditional observation methods are limited in the number of behaviors recordable and elaborateness of data analysis (Sharpe and Koperwas, 2001), and do not lend themselves to direct treatment development (Nelson, Roberts, Bullis, Albers, and Ohland, n.d.). Computer-based data collection …
Exploring Balanced Polymorphism Theory: Homosexuality, Personality, And Attractiveness, Rikki Singh
Exploring Balanced Polymorphism Theory: Homosexuality, Personality, And Attractiveness, Rikki Singh
Masters Theses
An evolutionary theory known as balanced polymorphism (Hutchinson, 1959), which accounts for the prevalence of the deadly hereditary disease called sickle cell anemia, may prove to be a possible solution to the evolutionary paradox of homosexuality. The evolutionary advantage supported by the theory may account for the current and future prevalence of homosexuality. The theory works on the basis of a heterozygotic advantage, which is simply the advantage gained by a combination of two extreme genotypes. In this case, the heterozygotic advantage is the personality of a homosexual and the sexual orientation of a heterosexual. To test this theory, forty-eight …
Considering Instructional Time And Comprehension Rate When Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Reading Interventions In Classrooms, Kelly E. Thomason
Considering Instructional Time And Comprehension Rate When Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Reading Interventions In Classrooms, Kelly E. Thomason
Masters Theses
The purpose of this investigation was to replicate and extend research done by Daly et al. (1998), which focused on the functional analysis of academic problems. This research examined comprehension and amount of instructional time as dependent variables to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of reading interventions (repeated reading, contingent reinforcement for rapid reading, and listening passage preview). Results suggest that when evaluating increases in oral reading fluency (words read correct per minute), each participant obtained greatest gains using different combinations of interventions. However, when examining instructional time specifically, it becomes clear that the contingent reinforcement and listening passage preview …
An Exploratory Examination Of The Relationship Between Substance Use And Suicidal Ideation, David Felton
An Exploratory Examination Of The Relationship Between Substance Use And Suicidal Ideation, David Felton
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
Drug use has long been considered a risk factor when assessing the likelihood of an individual committing suicide (Weiss & Hufford, 1999). The research to date is primarily correlative and provides little guidance to the clinician when assessing the role that drug use plays in influencing the risk of suicide for a given individual. Clinical observations within the literature (Downey, 1991; Motto, 1999) report that alcohol or other drug (AOD) use may provide the means to regulate emotional distress. No published studies were found that examined the proposition that AOD use may have a range of positive as well as …
The Relationship Between Social Behavior And Mealtime Behavior Problems In Individuals With Severe And Profound Mental Retardation, David E. Kuhn
The Relationship Between Social Behavior And Mealtime Behavior Problems In Individuals With Severe And Profound Mental Retardation, David E. Kuhn
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
One of the defining features of mental retardation is a problem in adaptive functioning. An area of adaptive skills commonly deficient in this population is social functioning, often characterized as behaviors that provide individuals with the means to interact effectively and appropriately with others. Researchers in this area have generally focused on improving appropriate social behavior and/or decreasing behavioral excesses that interfere with social interactions. Few studies have examined the effects of improving social behavior on collateral behaviors. The current study examined the relationship between social behavior and feeding and mealtime problem behavior in individuals with mental retardation. Individuals across …
Analysis Of Factors That Affect Responding In A Two-Response Chain In Children With Developmental Disabilities, Stephanie Ann Contrucci Kuhn
Analysis Of Factors That Affect Responding In A Two-Response Chain In Children With Developmental Disabilities, Stephanie Ann Contrucci Kuhn
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Behaviors that are appropriate, inappropriate, or a combination of both can be linked together in a behavior chain. When the contingencies for one response change (e.g., reinforcement is withheld for the last response in the chain; the last response is reinforced even if it occurs without the other responses in the chain) or the environmental conditions change (e.g., access to the reinforcer is available independent of responding), the other responses in the chain may be affected. Little is known about these types of effects on behavior chains. Several operant processes may disrupt behavior chains. The purpose of this study was …