Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Communication (15)
- Psychology (13)
- Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication (9)
- Social Influence and Political Communication (8)
- Journalism Studies (6)
-
- Publishing (6)
- Education (5)
- Economics (4)
- School Psychology (4)
- Sociology (4)
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies (3)
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services (3)
- Family, Life Course, and Society (2)
- Higher Education (2)
- Library and Information Science (2)
- Political Science (2)
- Agricultural and Resource Economics (1)
- American Politics (1)
- Arts and Humanities (1)
- Clinical Psychology (1)
- Developmental Psychology (1)
- Discourse and Text Linguistics (1)
- Educational Administration and Supervision (1)
- Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (1)
- Food Security (1)
- Gender and Sexuality (1)
- Growth and Development (1)
- Health Economics (1)
- International Economics (1)
- Publication Type
Articles 31 - 44 of 44
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Lyrics And A Social Movement: The Rhetorical Influence Of Bob Marley's Lyrics On The Rastafarian Movement And Universal Culture, Kurt B. Roberts
Lyrics And A Social Movement: The Rhetorical Influence Of Bob Marley's Lyrics On The Rastafarian Movement And Universal Culture, Kurt B. Roberts
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Deconstructing Myths About Rap Music, Andrea Scott Morgan
Deconstructing Myths About Rap Music, Andrea Scott Morgan
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Wage And Employment Effects Of The North American Free Trade Agreement On The U.S. Manufacturing Sector, Abm Ekramul Nasir
Wage And Employment Effects Of The North American Free Trade Agreement On The U.S. Manufacturing Sector, Abm Ekramul Nasir
Masters Theses
According to the conventional theories of international trade, trade liberalization equalizes factor prices across countries involved in trade. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a newer form of regional economic integration between a developing country, Mexico, and two developed countries, the United States and Canada. Complying with proposition of conventional theories, it is rational to expect that NAFTA will lead to equalization of factor prices among theses three countries. On the other hand, the existence of a wide gap in wages between the United States and Mexico may lead to lower wages in the U.S.A. This study, however, …
A Comparison Of Personality Correlates Of Self-Identified And Nonidentified Adult Children Of Alcoholics, Patti K. Hampsten
A Comparison Of Personality Correlates Of Self-Identified And Nonidentified Adult Children Of Alcoholics, Patti K. Hampsten
Masters Theses
This study compared personality traits of adult children of alcoholics with adults who did not come from alcoholic home environments, for the purpose of developing treatment protocols. It was hypothesized that 1) there would be differences between clinical ACOA's and non-clinical ACOA's, 2) clinical ACOA's would differ from non-ACOA's, 3) non-clinical ACOA's would differ from non-ACOA's. Four groups were used in the comparison, adult children of alcoholics in treatment, adult children of alcoholics with no treatment history, non-adult children of alcoholics in treatment, and non-adult children of alcoholics with no treatment history. The fifty-two female participants were administered the Children …
A Study Of School Personnel's Knowledge Regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, Kelly Kay Richardson
A Study Of School Personnel's Knowledge Regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, Kelly Kay Richardson
Masters Theses
This study attempted to determine if school psychologists are more knowledgeable regarding traumatic brain injury (TBI) today than in a study conducted years ago (Mira, Meck, & Tyler, 1988). Since the Mira, et al. study a federal category has been added to special education legislation, and it was hypothesized that school psychologists would be receiving more training in this area as a result of the addition of the special education category. This study also attempted to determine if regular education teachers, special education teachers, and school psychologists differ in their knowledge of (TBI). A survey from the Mira, et al. …
Undergraduate Knowledge Of School Psychology And The Effects Of Presentation On Graduate And Career Pursuit, Robert J. Bolin
Undergraduate Knowledge Of School Psychology And The Effects Of Presentation On Graduate And Career Pursuit, Robert J. Bolin
Masters Theses
With the increasing national demand for credentialed school psychologists, it is essential that every effort be made to recruit qualified individuals into the field of school psychology. This paper describes the important role and function of the school psychologist. Research demonstrating the present and future need for school psychological services is presented. Literature investigating several factors that contribute to the gap between supply and demand is reviewed. An intervention is presented based on the recommendations of the reviewed research. A brief informational presentation on school psychology, in conjunction with distributed materials about the profession, was assessed with a retrospective pretest-posttest …
English Proficiency And Intercultural Communication--A Study Of Chinese Students' Ability To Adapt To American Culture, He-Ping Cheng
English Proficiency And Intercultural Communication--A Study Of Chinese Students' Ability To Adapt To American Culture, He-Ping Cheng
Masters Theses
Modern technologies have brought our world to the brink of a Global Village. In the modern world, intercultural communication becomes an indispensable part of human activities. In the environment of foreign language study, intercultural communication skills are intertwined with the language education in order to prepare students for the needs of intercultural communication. There is no exception with teaching English as a foreign language in China. Started in the early 1980s, intercultural communication is a hot topic among scholars in the field of language education. However, despite the efforts made to raise the English learners' intercultural awareness, Chinese students still …
A Rhetorical Criticism And Analysis Of President Ronald Reagan's Inaugural Address: Applying The Burkeian Dramatistic Pentad Approach, Marzuki Jamil Baki Bin Haji Mohamed Johar Bachik
A Rhetorical Criticism And Analysis Of President Ronald Reagan's Inaugural Address: Applying The Burkeian Dramatistic Pentad Approach, Marzuki Jamil Baki Bin Haji Mohamed Johar Bachik
Masters Theses
It is no accident that Ronald Reagan rose to the pinnacle of power at a moment when there was a rising wave of intellectual pessimism. Numerous theories were being offered as to why the trajectory of the American experiment has passed its apogee. Reagan's greatest gift to his country has been his soaring sense of possibilities. To see where he got it, look at what he has seen in a long life. However, a great communicator will communicate complicated ideas, hard choices and bad news. Reagan has had little aptitude and less appetite for those tasks. But, then, communication is …
Self-Disclosure Among Women In Similar Crisis Situations: Case Studies, Stephanie J. Butler
Self-Disclosure Among Women In Similar Crisis Situations: Case Studies, Stephanie J. Butler
Masters Theses
Using volunteers who were single mothers of young children who were products of unplanned pregnancies in a non-marital situation, six interviews were conducted and disclosure and narrative communication patterns were observed. Each interview was videotaped and observations and comparisons were made about the subjects interviewed. Common themes identified included an overall willingness to discuss the father of the child, a correlation between the relationship with the father and the feelings felt toward the father, worries about money, the importance of talking to other people, a feeling that mother and child were a "package deal" in that if a man they …
Male Serial Killers And The Criminal Profiling Process: A Literature Review, Jennifer R. Phillips
Male Serial Killers And The Criminal Profiling Process: A Literature Review, Jennifer R. Phillips
Masters Theses
A review of the relevant psychological and sociological literature regarding serial killers is presented. Also described is the investigative process and the procedures involved in constructing accurate criminal profiles. This paper examines the definition, characteristics, and classifications of male serial killers. Additionally, the paper discusses various motivations for killing serially, the importance of fantasy, and emotional, cognitive, and behavioral processes in the serial killer. The process of criminal profiling, which is a relatively new and innovative proactive and reactive investigative procedure, is also described as a tool used frequently in the investigative process of serial homicides. Also described is the …
A Statewide Comparative Study Of Enhanced Referral Services Given To Teenage Mothers Offered By The Illinois Child Care Resource And Referral System Through The Teen Parent Initiative Program And The Non-Enhanced Referral Services Given To Teenage Mothers Offered By The Illinois Child Care Resource And Referral System, Melissa M. Cruz
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Father Daughter Relationship And Female Adolescent Sexual Activity And Dating Life, Joanne Elizabeth Oliver
The Father Daughter Relationship And Female Adolescent Sexual Activity And Dating Life, Joanne Elizabeth Oliver
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Study Of The First Four Fiscal Years Of Eastern Illinois University School Of Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Resource & Referral, Julie L. Anderson-Michael
A Study Of The First Four Fiscal Years Of Eastern Illinois University School Of Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Resource & Referral, Julie L. Anderson-Michael
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Nutrition Facts Label Made Easy: Development, Implementation And Evaluation Of A Label Education Workshop, Kathy Kemper
Nutrition Facts Label Made Easy: Development, Implementation And Evaluation Of A Label Education Workshop, Kathy Kemper
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.