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2015

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Understanding Distinctive Beliefs And Perceptions About Depression Among Haitian Men, Darlyne Richardson Jan 2015

Understanding Distinctive Beliefs And Perceptions About Depression Among Haitian Men, Darlyne Richardson

2010-2016 Archived Posters

This is a quantitative analysis exploring the relationship between levels of depression in Haitian men as related to restrictive emotionality, self-­reliance, subjective masculine stress, spiritual well-­being, and length of time in the United States. The data were obtained from demographic questionnaires and surveys among 90 Haitian men residing in the United States.


The Relationship Of Mental Health Agency Productivity Standards With Marriage And Family Therapist Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intent, Gilbert E. Franco Jan 2015

The Relationship Of Mental Health Agency Productivity Standards With Marriage And Family Therapist Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intent, Gilbert E. Franco

2010-2016 Archived Posters

A quantitative study investigated how productivity standards were related to self-­efficacy, job satisfaction, and marriage and family therapist (MFT) turnover intent. The results show that productivity standards predict turnover intent, mediated by job self-­efficacy and job satisfaction. It was found that productivity predicts job satisfaction, mediated by job self-­efficacy.


The Truth About Humans: The Decision To Adopt Dogs & Cats, Leann Stadtlander Jan 2015

The Truth About Humans: The Decision To Adopt Dogs & Cats, Leann Stadtlander

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Millions of dogs and cats are adopted from animal shelters every year, however, little is known about why specific animals are adopted. This study examines the qualitative comments given by adopters of cats and dogs for selecting specific animals. Differences between the species and insights into human/animal interactions are discussed.


Associations Among Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Age Of First Drink, And Drinking Behavior Among High School Students, Ricky Gujral Jan 2015

Associations Among Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Age Of First Drink, And Drinking Behavior Among High School Students, Ricky Gujral

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Moderation management theory was employed to assess whether gender, ethnicity, age, and age of first drink were associated with drinking among adolescents. The statistically significant model distinguished between adolescents who reported moderate versus binge drinking. Age of first drink made a statistically significant main effect contribution to the model.


School Leaders’ Perceptions Of Students’ Antisocial Behaviors, Faye Britt Jan 2015

School Leaders’ Perceptions Of Students’ Antisocial Behaviors, Faye Britt

2010-2016 Archived Posters

This qualitative case study sought to understand school leaders’ perceptions of students’ ability to manage their behavior. This understanding provided insight into the barriers to addressing the problem and suggested a potential solution for increasing academic success. The recommended job-embedded professional development training might help increase the capacity of the school leaders to manage students’ antisocial behaviors.