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A Study Of The Symbolic Clothing Disposition Behaviors Of Generation Y, Patti A. Borrello

Masters Theses

This qualitative study explored symbolic clothing disposition behaviors of Generation Y. The disposition of their wedding gowns was investigated using material possession attachment concepts. The study explored the following research questions: (1) What did Generation Y wedding gown owners do with their wedding gowns after the wedding?, (2) What disposition method was used and why the disposition method was chosen?, and (3) How is attachment to a wedding gowns related to the disposition method selected? Subjects were recruited using a non-probability, chain referral or snowball purposive approach. Within the broad categories of keeping and disposing of, many of the specific …

A Follow-Up Study Of Western Michigan University Graduates With Majors In Industrial Arts, Richard Duane Murphy

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

One of the major premises of education is that programs must be constantly exposed to evaluation. One of the means implementing such evaluation is the use of a follow-up study. By using the results of such a study, the institution can keep its program in step with the best educational theory and practice.

An Analysis Of The School Shop Maintenance Activities Of Industrial Education Teachers In A Selected Group Of Michigan Schools, Alan Roman Suess

Masters Theses

Chapter I

I. Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the tool and equipment maintenance activities most frequently occurring in the daily work of industrial education instructors in Michigan and to ascertain the college preparation in maintenance activities received by theses instructors.