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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Relationship Between Dialectical Self And Hedonic, Eudaimonic, And Social Well-Being, Ayaka Hisanaga
The Relationship Between Dialectical Self And Hedonic, Eudaimonic, And Social Well-Being, Ayaka Hisanaga
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Concurrent And Longitudinal Effects Of Maternal Approval And Sexual Communication On Adolescent Sexual Activity And Std Acquisition, Amy Blackmer
Masters Theses
Adolescent sexual activity can involve risky behaviors, such as failure to use a condom and having multiple sexual partners, which leads to increased risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis. Prior research has shown that maternal factors, including maternal report of sexual communication and adolescent perceived approval of sexual activity, are associated with the level of sexual activity engaged in by adolescents. The present study utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health project (Add Health) to examine the relationship between maternal reports of sexual communication, adolescent perception of maternal approval, and adolescent gender on concurrent and later …
United Nations Military Interventions And Democracy: Factors For Success, Nathan M. Polak
United Nations Military Interventions And Democracy: Factors For Success, Nathan M. Polak
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
African American Male Student Leaders And Matriculation: A Qualitative Evaluation, Alexandra Leann Finley
African American Male Student Leaders And Matriculation: A Qualitative Evaluation, Alexandra Leann Finley
Masters Theses
The current study was designed to identify the correlations between leadership, academic success, and matriculation within the African American male community at a predominantly White institution. Within separate one-on-one interviews, six participants were asked a set of pre-determined questions regarding their involvement and educational experiences at their university. Through coding and analyzing participant responses, five themes emerged, including: 1) academic success as an African American male student leader, (2) leadership skills learned and developed, (3) skills obtained for general success as an African American male student leader at a PWI, (4) the importance of mentoring on shaping an African American …
Sources Of Media Bias In Coverage Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The 2010 Gaza Flotilla Raid In German, British, And U.S. Newspapers, Michael Neureiter
Sources Of Media Bias In Coverage Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The 2010 Gaza Flotilla Raid In German, British, And U.S. Newspapers, Michael Neureiter
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Polarization In Congressional Committees, Andrew Age
Polarization In Congressional Committees, Andrew Age
Masters Theses
This thesis analyzes whether polarization is occurring in congressional committees, both the House of Representatives and the Senate standing committees, from 1970-2010. Sean Theirault's (2006) research of polarization on the floor of Congress is the foundation for identifying similar results in the standing committees. In addition, committees will be separated into three different types: regional, national, and power. These types are based on previous categorizing strategies by Glenn Parker and Suzanne Parker (1979), Keith Krebhiel (1990), Garry Young and Valerie Heitshusen (2003), and Gary Cox and Matthew McCubbins (2007). The separation of committees is to find if some committees polarize …
Comparative Study Of Consumer Attitudes Toward Internet And Tv Advertising, Aneela Sheikh
Comparative Study Of Consumer Attitudes Toward Internet And Tv Advertising, Aneela Sheikh
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Overt And Relational Aggression In A Camp Setting: Links To Cognition, Emotion, And Behavior, Chelsea M. Fuelling
Overt And Relational Aggression In A Camp Setting: Links To Cognition, Emotion, And Behavior, Chelsea M. Fuelling
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Instructional Technology Resistance Levels Among University Faculty, Katie Glaze
Instructional Technology Resistance Levels Among University Faculty, Katie Glaze
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Hegemonic Peter?: A Critical Analysis Of Hegemonic Masculinity In Family Guy, Justin Danowski
Hegemonic Peter?: A Critical Analysis Of Hegemonic Masculinity In Family Guy, Justin Danowski
Masters Theses
Hegemonic masculinity is a constantly evolving and highly nuanced theory. The original definition was designed to study the oppression males exert over females. Later definitions expanded on the original to include young, effeminate or gay men. In the realm of television, hegemonic masculine forces are perpetuated by not only male characters but marginalized groups as well. This creates gender stereotypes to be accepted and embraced as the norm in a culture. This project takes a critical look at the animated television comedy Family Guy and explains how hegemonic masculinity is portrayed throughout the episode "Family Gay". To accomplish this, the …
A Plaguing Militainment: Ideology, Metaphor, And Interpellation In Thq's "Homefront", Brendan G.A. Hughes
A Plaguing Militainment: Ideology, Metaphor, And Interpellation In Thq's "Homefront", Brendan G.A. Hughes
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Spaces Of Marginalization [Equal] Margins Of Resistance: Congolese Women's Testimonies Facilitate Rhetorical Agency, Saunnie Elizabeth Knotts
Spaces Of Marginalization [Equal] Margins Of Resistance: Congolese Women's Testimonies Facilitate Rhetorical Agency, Saunnie Elizabeth Knotts
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Upper Level Administrators: Communication With Students Via Social Media, David Adam Arnold
Upper Level Administrators: Communication With Students Via Social Media, David Adam Arnold
Masters Theses
The present qualitative study was executed by interviewing five upper level administrators at a four-year public institution in the Midwest in order to explain their current understanding of social media technologies, and in what ways they were currently using social media to connect with millennial students. Previous research has been done on millennials' use of technology and social media in the university setting; however, little research has focused on way non-millennial upper level administrators are using social media in order to purposefully engage students in a meaningful way. Themes from categories identified during one-on-one interviews indicate that upper level administrators …
Trade Openness In North America: The Impacts Of Nafta, Mohammed Dawood
Trade Openness In North America: The Impacts Of Nafta, Mohammed Dawood
Masters Theses
The objective of this paper is to examine the impacts of the creation of NAFTA on trade openness in the North American region as a whole. We first assess these impacts of on NAFTA on individual member countries- namely, the United States, Canada and Mexico. Then we explore the impacts of NAFTA on North America as a bloc. Towards our goal we develop an empirical model that includes several independent variables to control, among others, for productivity, inflation, capital formation, per capita income, monetary policy and the existence of NAFTA. We collect annual time series data on all variables from …
Role Of Rural-Urban Migration In Explaining Economic Growth: Evidence From The Least Developed Countries, Karun Gyawali
Role Of Rural-Urban Migration In Explaining Economic Growth: Evidence From The Least Developed Countries, Karun Gyawali
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Inflation And Growth: An Estimate Of The Threshold Level Of Inflation In The U.S., Hio Loi
Inflation And Growth: An Estimate Of The Threshold Level Of Inflation In The U.S., Hio Loi
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Iron Bars Or Libraries: Which Will Reduce Crime More?, Kenneth Shepherd
Iron Bars Or Libraries: Which Will Reduce Crime More?, Kenneth Shepherd
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
School Readiness: An Exploration Of Early Childhood Professionals' Perceptions And Practices, Lindsey Jenkins
School Readiness: An Exploration Of Early Childhood Professionals' Perceptions And Practices, Lindsey Jenkins
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of Menu-Labeling's Effect On Restaurant Patrons' Meal Choices, Sarah Elizabeth Knoll
Evaluation Of Menu-Labeling's Effect On Restaurant Patrons' Meal Choices, Sarah Elizabeth Knoll
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
"Have You Forgotten Us?": An Analysis Of Resources For Non-Traditional Students, Theresa Lindsay
"Have You Forgotten Us?": An Analysis Of Resources For Non-Traditional Students, Theresa Lindsay
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Adolescent Athletes' Use Of And Attitudes Toward Performance Enhancing Supplements, Stephanie R. Smith
Adolescent Athletes' Use Of And Attitudes Toward Performance Enhancing Supplements, Stephanie R. Smith
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Social Identity Theory In Campus Recreation: Examining Organizational And Exercise Identification Among Recreation Center Users, Kiel Emberton
Social Identity Theory In Campus Recreation: Examining Organizational And Exercise Identification Among Recreation Center Users, Kiel Emberton
Masters Theses
Social identity theory is often used in commercial settings to provide a basis for psychographic market segmentation. This usage has led to the development of organization identification in traditional business settings. Campus recreation is unique in that the primary product of consumption is exercise. In describing exercise behavior, social identity theory has been applied to explain the unique psychological attachments exercisers have to their exercise behavior. This application of social identity theory created the exercise identity construct. The purpose of this study was to examine social identity theory in campus recreation. Specifically, this study investigated the correlation between frequency of …
Foreign Aid: Addiction, Weaning, Recovery?, Peter Foster
Foreign Aid: Addiction, Weaning, Recovery?, Peter Foster
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Regional Voting Patterns In Contemporary Presidential Elections: The Effect Of Race, Income And Abortion Viewpoint, John W.T. Megson
Regional Voting Patterns In Contemporary Presidential Elections: The Effect Of Race, Income And Abortion Viewpoint, John W.T. Megson
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Predicting Rumination From The Five Facets Of Mindfulness, Allen Creamean
Predicting Rumination From The Five Facets Of Mindfulness, Allen Creamean
Masters Theses
Mindfulness is defined as a process of paying attention to the moment-by-moment experience of thoughts and feelings. It is a non-elaborative, non-judgmental, present-centered awareness in which each thought, feeling or sensation that arises in the attentional field is acknowledged and accepted (Kabat-Zinn, 1990; 1998). The concept of mindfulness adopted in Western therapeutic contexts was derived from Eastern spiritual and philosophical Buddhist teachings. Since its introduction nearly 20 years ago, mindfulness-based treatments have evolved towards altering the relationship between the self and internal/external sensations to reduce multiple forms of psychological and physical morbidity (Bishop et al., 2004). Currently, it is used …
The Effects Of Body Positioning On Compliance Among Children, Andrea Merideth Delaney
The Effects Of Body Positioning On Compliance Among Children, Andrea Merideth Delaney
Masters Theses
Noncompliance has significant implications for children in both home and educational settings. It can thwart learning and lead to increased levels of stress for parents. This study examined the effect of body positioning on the compliance rates of three children in the clinic setting. Results found that higher rates of compliance were experienced when caregivers issued commands in either the kneeling or bending positions rather than a standing position. For two of the three participants, a kneeling position yielded higher rates of compliance. No differences were seen pre- and post-intervention in regards to parenting style using the PAQ-R. Decreases in …
School Psychologist Training And Diagnosis Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Katharine M. Zwolinski
School Psychologist Training And Diagnosis Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Katharine M. Zwolinski
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Necessary Competencies For Computer-Based Construction Estimating Curriculum: Delphi Study Of An Expert Panel, Ryan Schulz
Necessary Competencies For Computer-Based Construction Estimating Curriculum: Delphi Study Of An Expert Panel, Ryan Schulz
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Dynamic Crisis Modifiers: Bp's Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill, Catherine G. Bocke
Dynamic Crisis Modifiers: Bp's Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill, Catherine G. Bocke
Masters Theses
When an organizational crisis emerges, crisis communicators must craft specific messages for their stakeholders and the public. While an organization is attempting to shape how the public perceives it during a crisis, the media work to frame the public's perception of the crisis through news coverage. Situational crisis communication theory (SCCT) is a prescriptive theory that assesses a crisis situation to determine which crisis response will best protect the organization's reputation. Two factors, crisis history and severity, serve as modifiers that can affect the crisis situation, and ultimately influence the best response. BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill serves as …
International Image Repair: Integrating Culture Into Image Repair Discourse, Nicole Mangiaracina
International Image Repair: Integrating Culture Into Image Repair Discourse, Nicole Mangiaracina
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.