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Predictors Of Bone Density In Women: A Longitudinal Study, Susan G. Munroe

Doctoral Dissertations

This research was a 15-year follow-up study of the relationships of age, physical measurements, diet group (non-vegetarian, NV; vegetarian, V), use of estrogen, dietary intakes of energy, calcium, and bone density in 60 healthy postmenopausal NV (n=31) and V (n=29) women, (age range 53-92). The V group was comprised of 29 lacto-ovo-vegetarian women, the remaining 31 subjects were NV. All subjects had been participants in an earlier (1976-1979) bone density study conducted in these laboratories. Measurements of height, weight, triceps skinfold thickness (TSF), and bone density of the radius and ulna were made (single photon absorptiometry); 7-day dietary records, and …

The Presence Of Anxiety In First Year Associate Degree Nursing Students And The Effectiveness Of A Stress Management Program, Cynthia W. Swafford

Doctoral Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to document and describe the presence of anxiety in an incoming class of associate degree nursing students and to determine the effects of a stress management program on anxiety reduction and promotion of success in the first semester of a nursing program.

The population was 122 first year nursing students at Chattanooga State Technical Community College in Fall 1990. Treatment (n = 58) and control (n = 64) groups were assigned based on a common schedule of nursing classes.

During the semester, the treatment group voluntarily attended weekly one hour stress management/anxiety reduction sessions. …

Fact Book: 1992-1993, The Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

UTK Fact Book

Welcome to the third annual Fact Book of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. With this edition, the sections on student enrollments, faculty, and research have been expanded. It is our goal to produce a fact book that is informative and helpful in providing a more complete understanding of the university's academic and administrative operations.

As we continue to edit and develop the document, we want you to feel that these are your data as well, and we hope that you will offer your suggestions as to how this book can better serve your needs.

As with the first edition, the …

Using Adult Learning Techniques In Adult Education Conferences, John A. Henschke Edd

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

Conversation abounds regarding the importance of conducing adult education conference through using adult learning techniques which are consistent with what is known about how adults learn. Many professionals already successfully implement this naturally, and experience very positive feedback and results. But many still struggle with the question, "Why don't we practice on ourselves what we say we believe about adult learning?" The question this paper seeks to explore is: Since the field is not very systematic in this, what needs to happen if it is to change? Much published literature suggests various designs and techniques for making the transition, even …