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Measuring The Impact Of A School-Based Contemplative Practice For Adolescents, Jennifer K. Niles
Measuring The Impact Of A School-Based Contemplative Practice For Adolescents, Jennifer K. Niles
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
Throughout growing literature, contemplative practices have been identified as effective approaches to promote wellness in adolescence and young adulthood, with calls to incorporate contemplative approaches in the school setting. One type of contemplative practice called loving-kindness meditation (LKM) offers practitioners with a method for extending compassion toward self and others, and shows promise for strengthening individuals’ wellbeing. Yet, despite its indicated benefits, studies of LKM with youth are minimal, and studies of LKM interventions in the school setting are scarce. The goal of this study was to examine students’ inner resources and protective factors prior to and following a school-based …
U.S. High School Counselors' Experiences Of Gatekeeping With Underrepresented Students In The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Nancy M. Chae
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This study explored U.S. high school counselors' lived experiences of gatekeeping in their work with underrepresented high school students enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs (IB DPs). A transcendental phenomenological research design was employed with a social constructivist theoretical framework for this study. After conducting a pilot study (N = 5), a purposive, criterion-based sampling method was used to target U.S. high school counselors in IB World Schools with DPs who work with underrepresented students. Twenty-three school counselors (N = 23) participated in the study through three means of data collection to triangulate data sources: semi-structured individual interviews (n = …
Building A Consensus On The Professional Dispositions Of Counseling Students: A Content Analysis On Counseling Student Retention Policies, Jeffrey Kyle Christensen
Building A Consensus On The Professional Dispositions Of Counseling Students: A Content Analysis On Counseling Student Retention Policies, Jeffrey Kyle Christensen
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No abstract provided.
Social Organization Analysis Of The Role Of Academic Advising: A Case Study At The University Of Liberia, Jobila Y. Williams Sy
Social Organization Analysis Of The Role Of Academic Advising: A Case Study At The University Of Liberia, Jobila Y. Williams Sy
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Positive educational experiences deliberately sought through advising can lead to increased academic success, improved college experiences, and long-term benefits as graduates become contributing citizens in society. However, much of the research on the role of and advantages related to academic advising has been limited to American colleges and universities. This ethnographic case study conducted at the University of Liberia examined the organizational role of advising from student, faculty, and staff perspectives, and explored the culture, college experiences, and academic progression of students prior to and after the establishment of the Student Academic Advisement and Career Counseling Center particularly among freshmen …
An Investigation Of Relationships Among School Counselors' Ethical Professional Identity Development, Moral Reasoning, And Attitudes Toward Confidentiality With Minors, Morgan E. Kiper Riechel
An Investigation Of Relationships Among School Counselors' Ethical Professional Identity Development, Moral Reasoning, And Attitudes Toward Confidentiality With Minors, Morgan E. Kiper Riechel
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Development Of The Chae Optimal Supervision Environment Test, Ki Byung Chae
Development Of The Chae Optimal Supervision Environment Test, Ki Byung Chae
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No abstract provided.
Infusing The School Counseling Internship With A Global Perspective To Promote Ego Development, Moral Reasoning, And Ethnocultural Empathy: A Deliberate Psychological Education, Derek Lane Robertson
Infusing The School Counseling Internship With A Global Perspective To Promote Ego Development, Moral Reasoning, And Ethnocultural Empathy: A Deliberate Psychological Education, Derek Lane Robertson
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Expectancy-Value Classes As Predictors Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem) Occupational Choice: Differences Related To Ability, Gender, Race/Ethnicity, And Socioeconomic Status, Lori Andersen
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No abstract provided.
An Evaluation Of The Implementation Fidelity And Outcomes Of The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program In Three Elementary Schools In Virginia, Barbara F. Wood
An Evaluation Of The Implementation Fidelity And Outcomes Of The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program In Three Elementary Schools In Virginia, Barbara F. Wood
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Bullying continues to be a major concern in schools today. Many schools have implemented some type of bullying prevention program. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is one of these programs. Evaluation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is typically done through the administration of the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire to students and produces numerical data for its report. Results have been mixed, but often show some type of decrease in bullying activity.;This study evaluated the implementation fidelity and outcomes of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in three elementary schools in Virginia. These schools were recommended as having a successful Olweus Bullying …
Jumping Off The Couch: Infusing Creativity Into Counselor Education, Christopher Lawrence
Jumping Off The Couch: Infusing Creativity Into Counselor Education, Christopher Lawrence
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This study infused key elements of creativity into the process of counselor education, exposing students in a counseling skills and techniques course to a curriculum designed to promote tolerance for ambiguity, appropriate risk-taking behaviors, and improvisational skills. Employing a phenomenological strategy of inquiry, the researcher sought to explore the ways the participants made sense of their experience in the course, as well as the ways the experience informed their perspective of counseling and the role of a counselor. Participants recognized counseling as a profession replete with ambiguity and rife with personal and relational challenges. They came to appreciate a clinician's …
Children Serve Too: An Investigation Of The Impacts Of Military Family Life On Adult Relationships, Karena Heyward
Children Serve Too: An Investigation Of The Impacts Of Military Family Life On Adult Relationships, Karena Heyward
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
Military involvement in Operations Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn and Enduring Freed 3131 brings a focus on military families to the forefront of public and governmental attention. The military family represents a distinct cultural context, as each family is immersed in "the prevailing values, norms, philosophies, customs and traditions of the armed forces" (Collins, 2000, p. 213, i.e., military culture). Thousands of families live within these unique communities, but little is known about the role of such family experiences upon the development of children and their transitions into adulthood or the impacts of military family life throughout adulthood. Specifically, few studies …
An Analysis Of The Validity Of The Enneagram, Sara Ann Scott
An Analysis Of The Validity Of The Enneagram, Sara Ann Scott
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A Critical Look At Minority Student Preparation To Counsel White Clients, Natoya Hill Haskins
A Critical Look At Minority Student Preparation To Counsel White Clients, Natoya Hill Haskins
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The purpose of this study was to explore how minority students are prepared to counsel White clients in two Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Engaging in a critical exploration of the experiences of minority students allowed the personal stories to create a consciousness which could lead to programmatic change. The paucity of research addressing the minority counselor/White client dyad lends viability to this study. This study used methods consistent with the critical research, including individual interviews and artifact collection. All data were analyzed through the lens of Critical Race Theory and Whiteness in an effort to conceptualize the role of race …
Choosing To Succeed: An Exploration Of The Relationship Between College Choice And Freshman Retention, James Tomlin Walke
Choosing To Succeed: An Exploration Of The Relationship Between College Choice And Freshman Retention, James Tomlin Walke
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No abstract provided.
The Effect Of An African-American Rites Of Passage Prevention Program On Adolescent Ethnic Identity, Drug Attitudes, Behavior In The Classroom And Academic Performance, Jamie B. Rodriguez
The Effect Of An African-American Rites Of Passage Prevention Program On Adolescent Ethnic Identity, Drug Attitudes, Behavior In The Classroom And Academic Performance, Jamie B. Rodriguez
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No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Thinking Style Differences And Career Choice For High-Achieving High School Students, Mihyeon Kim
The Relationship Between Thinking Style Differences And Career Choice For High-Achieving High School Students, Mihyeon Kim
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The intent of this study was to study high achieving students' career decision-making associated with thinking styles and to examine factors influencing career choices. A causal-comparative research design and correlational research design were used, with a sample of 209 high school students. Data were gathered from two International Baccalaureate (TB) programs and a Governor's School Program. Students responded to two types of questionnaire---the Thinking Style Inventory, and A Questionnaire Related to Career Choices and Students' Sensitivity toward Environmental Forces.;The findings of this study demonstrated that the effect of program on different thinking styles was significant (p < .05), and the effect of gender on different thinking styles was significant ( p < .01). Also, the findings showed that an external thinking style was a good predictor for choosing the social science area for future careers. However, students with a higher external thinking style chose computer and math areas 73% less than students with lower external thinking style. Also, the findings of the study demonstrated that students' passion for a specific subject and family environment were also important factors influencing career choices of high achieving high school students.;The study suggested the importance of taking thinking styles into consideration for the career development of high-achieving adolescents. In addition, the environmental influences of parents, family, and schools are also important considerations for students' career development, along with students' inherent interest in a subject. Therefore, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors should recognize their own critical roles in shaping students' career development.
Enhancing Counselor Empathy To Promote Moral Development And Conceptual Complexity: A New Model For Counselor Preparation And Supervision, Patricia Adele Logan
Enhancing Counselor Empathy To Promote Moral Development And Conceptual Complexity: A New Model For Counselor Preparation And Supervision, Patricia Adele Logan
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No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Cultural/Ethnic Identity And Individual Protective Factors Of Academic Resilience, Dale E. Weaver
The Relationship Between Cultural/Ethnic Identity And Individual Protective Factors Of Academic Resilience, Dale E. Weaver
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No abstract provided.
Hurricane Katrina Families: Social Class And The Family In Trauma Recovery, Emilie E. Godwin
Hurricane Katrina Families: Social Class And The Family In Trauma Recovery, Emilie E. Godwin
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Hurricane Katrina has profoundly altered the lives of New Orleans residents as they continue three years following the storm to attempt to rebuild their community and their lives. Natural disaster literature has historically focused on the impacts on individuals and correlating variables. Significant literature gaps exist regarding family systems and disaster and analysis of the relationship of social class to recovery. This qualitative investigation situated in an emancipatory paradigm investigated the relationship between social class and family changes for seven Katrina families self-identified as members of marginalized social classes. Study conclusions reveal significant shifts in family identities and a strong …
An Examination Of The Relationships Between Ego Development, Dabrowski's Theory Of Positive Disintegration, And The Behavioral Characteristics Of Gifted Adolescents, Carrie Lynn Bailey
An Examination Of The Relationships Between Ego Development, Dabrowski's Theory Of Positive Disintegration, And The Behavioral Characteristics Of Gifted Adolescents, Carrie Lynn Bailey
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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between ego development, Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration (TPD), and the social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of gifted adolescents. Literature exploring the experiences of gifted individuals has often focused on asynchronous development, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Also discussed in the literature concerning gifted students are the unique social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics innate to the gifted population. However, there is still an unclear picture concerning the implications of this work as related to the specific counseling needs of gifted students, and little empirical support is provided. This study seeks …
Promoting Moral Reasoning And Ego Development Through The Use Of Deliberate Psychological Education In Family Counseling, Esther Benoit
Promoting Moral Reasoning And Ego Development Through The Use Of Deliberate Psychological Education In Family Counseling, Esther Benoit
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Families come to therapy wanting to know how to raise good citizens and address issues of justice and fairness in the context of their interpersonal relationships. Research literature suggests that the family may be the best context for moral learning. The implications of deliberately promoted developmental growth within the context of a family therapy intervention are explored. Specifically, the relationships between moral reasoning, ego development and relational functioning in family therapy are examined within a systems-based therapeutic approach.;Outcome research in family therapy suggests that there is at least a moderate positive effect of family therapy. This study examines the effects …
A Comparative Study Of The Course Taking And Performance Patterns Of High Achieving Secondary Students, Dewelynn Joyce Heeb Selberg
A Comparative Study Of The Course Taking And Performance Patterns Of High Achieving Secondary Students, Dewelynn Joyce Heeb Selberg
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Part one of this study relied on archival data of an urban public high school to explain and compare the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) course taking patterns and program exam performance of high school students who had participated in the district's program for gifted learners, the Extended Learning Program (ELP), when in grades 4-8, with those that did not.;Adapting Gagne's (2003, 2004) Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMTG) as a conceptual framework, part two of this study examined the intrapersonal and environmental catalysts affecting the talent development process as perceived by seniors, enrolled in an AP …
The Mandate For Social Justice Advocacy In Counselor Education: Using Service Learning To Train Masters' Students As Social Justice Advocates, Kristi-Anne Lee Wyatt
The Mandate For Social Justice Advocacy In Counselor Education: Using Service Learning To Train Masters' Students As Social Justice Advocates, Kristi-Anne Lee Wyatt
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No abstract provided.
Women's Perceptions Of High Risk Drinking: Understanding Binge Drinking In A Gender Biased Setting, Jill Lynne Russett
Women's Perceptions Of High Risk Drinking: Understanding Binge Drinking In A Gender Biased Setting, Jill Lynne Russett
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No abstract provided.
Children Left Behind: An Examination Of The Effects Of A School Counselor Coordinated Career Development Program And Student And Contextual Factors On The Post-Secondary Educational Plans Of Students With Learning Disabilities, Cindy Robins Lamm
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The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate the relationship between diploma status, disability status, family configuration, socio-economic status, IQ function, race, participation in a career development program coordinated by the school counselor, and post-secondary educational plans among students with learning disabilities. A further purpose of this study was to assess the educational experiences of students with learning disabilities relative to their post-secondary educational outcomes. to explore these questions, this study used a constructionist theoretical framework as a implemented in Social Cognitive Career Theory. The participants for this study included high school graduates from the years 2001 through 2007 …
Exploration Of Gendered Patterns In Counseling Students' Perception Of Training Experiences, Yukio Fujikura
Exploration Of Gendered Patterns In Counseling Students' Perception Of Training Experiences, Yukio Fujikura
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No abstract provided.
Pair Counseling For High School Students: Improving Friendship Skills, Interpersonal Relationships, And Behavior Among Aggressive And Withdrawn Adolescents, John Kent Horton
Pair Counseling For High School Students: Improving Friendship Skills, Interpersonal Relationships, And Behavior Among Aggressive And Withdrawn Adolescents, John Kent Horton
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No abstract provided.
Cbt To Cdt: Toward A Developmental Paradigm For Conceptualizing Anger Management, Yvonne Bissonnette Tate
Cbt To Cdt: Toward A Developmental Paradigm For Conceptualizing Anger Management, Yvonne Bissonnette Tate
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No abstract provided.
Exploring Relational Processes In Families Of Gay Youth, Gregory Scott Meek
Exploring Relational Processes In Families Of Gay Youth, Gregory Scott Meek
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No abstract provided.
Promoting The Ethical Development Of Undergraduate Business Students Through A Deliberate Psychological Education-Based Classroom Intervention, Christopher Drees Schmidt
Promoting The Ethical Development Of Undergraduate Business Students Through A Deliberate Psychological Education-Based Classroom Intervention, Christopher Drees Schmidt
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No abstract provided.