The Effects Of Daycare On Children's Socialization In The First Three Years Of School,
2011
Rowan University
The Effects Of Daycare On Children's Socialization In The First Three Years Of School, Alison Pomykacz
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role that daycare may play in a child's socialization during his/her first three years of school (K-2). In particular, this study focused on the time spent in daycare per week compared with various social and academic realms. Information was obtained through parent and teacher questionnaires. While there appeared to be a wide variation among the children's hours per week spent in class, when these numbers were compared to the teacher observations, there was no apparent significance.
Birth Order And Its Effect On Depression In Adults,
2011
Rowan University
Birth Order And Its Effect On Depression In Adults, Sambul Zaidi
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to find the relationship between birth order and depression. It hypothesized that first-borns are more susceptible to depression than laterborns. Subjects were male and female undergraduate students from Rowan University. These students were over the age of 18 and were kept anonymous. The study collected data from fifteen participants by using a Birth Order survey which included questions about personality traits that pertain to a certain birth order position. Each subject was asked to indicate the exact birth order rank and if they have experienced depression or signs of depression. Results showed that differences …
Effects Of Relaxation And Deep-Breathing On High School Students: Act Prep,
2011
Eastern Illinois University
Effects Of Relaxation And Deep-Breathing On High School Students: Act Prep, Heidi A. Larson, Angela M. Yoder, Shannon Brucker, Jiwon Lee, Fred Washburn, Danessa Perdieu, Catherine L. Polydore, Jennifer R. Rose
Faculty Research & Creative Activity
The purpose of this study was to relieve test anxiety in high school juniors preparing to take the ACT: a high-stakes, college admissions, standardized test. Participants included 81 eleventh grade students (25 males, 56 females) from a Midwestern public high school. Results demonstrated that relaxation training in the experimental group significantly lowered student’s perceptions of test anxiety from pre-test to post-test. Further research regarding systematic deep breathing and relaxation techniques is needed.
College Students And Eating Disorders [Brochure And Video],
2011
Western Kentucky University
College Students And Eating Disorders [Brochure And Video], Jessica Heffinger, Nikki N. Eversole
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
The pressures of being the “perfect” size while in college can be overwhelming for some individuals. These pressures weigh on many students minds (not just women) and may lead to an individual developing an eating disorder. Anorexia and Bulimia are two of the most common eating disorders among college students today (Reynolds, 2009). From personal interviews with college students and our research we have found that these two eating disorders, among many others, may have a huge impact on a student’s success while in college. Creating awareness about eating disorders, the effects, warning signs, and resources will help students begin …
A Student's Guide To Overcoming The Pressure To Succeed In Higher Education [Brochure And Video],
2011
Western Kentucky University
A Student's Guide To Overcoming The Pressure To Succeed In Higher Education [Brochure And Video], Amber R. Sellers, Tori Holmes
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
All college students experience some sort of internal and/or external pressure to reach their definition of success. Family members, friends, professors, future employers, coaches, student organizations, and most importantly, students themselves expect certain behaviors to lead to a successful collegiate career (Newton, 2000). This video highlights the experiences and viewpoints of one student’s struggle with residual stress and offers support resources found on most campuses across the country. With the prevalence of stress and anxiety related disorders found within today’s collegiate population (Levine, 2005), this video hopes to raise awareness and assist struggling students who are seeking relief by providing …
Sex And Sexual Health: What's On Your Mind? [Brochure],
2011
Western Kentucky University
Sex And Sexual Health: What's On Your Mind? [Brochure], Sarah Rigsby, Kristen Smith
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
As young adults begin their experience on a college campus they can often times find themselves in a more open environment where the topic of sex can more readily be discussed. But, rarely are they given the opportunity to really ask the questions at the forefront of their minds on the topic of not only sex but sexual health. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (2003) by the age of 24, one in four American’s will have contracted an STD. It is important to allow students the ability to gain the awareness they feel necessary to not only remain sexually …
It Can Happen Here Too: Cyberbullying On College Campuses [Brochure],
2011
Western Kentucky University
It Can Happen Here Too: Cyberbullying On College Campuses [Brochure], Tiffany Polite, Andrew Swan
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
While much of the emphasis on cyberbullying has been on elementary and adolescent youth, there is growing evidence that it is happening at the college level as well. Students, faculty members, and administration have all been affected by cyberbullying, which at times, has resulted in ruined personal and professional reputations. It is difficult to grasp how often cyberbullying happens amongst adults, because they are usually too embarrassed to come forward. According to Working to Halt Online Abuse’s 2010 Cyberbullying Statistics, those in the 18-30 age range had been victimized most often. Increasingly, research is being presented that shows that many …
Managing Finances In College [Brochure And Video],
2011
Western Kentucky University
Managing Finances In College [Brochure And Video], Laura Heidel, Caleb M. Parrigan
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
Managing finances is a very important instrument that should be demonstrated on a daily basis by all students, and also any individual that is working full-time and has a set of expenses that must be paid. Creating a budget helps college students resist physical, mental, and emotional stress. Knowing how to budget your expenses will teach students how to be responsible, how you view money, and the true value of a dollar. Credit cards are also a potential stressor for students. Nellie Mae, a student loan provider, finds that 83% of undergraduates have at least one credit card and the …
Socialization And Campus Involvement [Brochure And Video],
2011
Western Kentucky University
Socialization And Campus Involvement [Brochure And Video], Allison Smith, Heather Thomas
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
College is a new and challenging experience and can often put emotional, mental and/or physical strain on incoming students (Sax, Bryant & Gilmartin, 2002). Students may be affected differently based on the situations they encounter. Socialization and campus involvement can be a key factor in helping students overcome these issues. According to Pritchard and Wilson (2003), studies have shown that students who have a higher sense of emotional, mental and physical well-being are more likely to succeed in college. Gaining awareness of the importance of socialization while in college can help maximize a college experience and provide beneficial tools for …
Asc Newsletter,
2011
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Asc Newsletter, Academic Success Center, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Academic Success Center Newsletter
This issue includes a message from the dean, articles about faculty, student achievement and student activities.
Succeeding In The U.S. As An International Student [Brochure],
2011
Western Kentucky University
Succeeding In The U.S. As An International Student [Brochure], Jessica Bledsoe, Kelly Almousily
Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals (CNS 577)
International students often arrive in the United States with pure excitement and ready to embark on the next phase of their academic journey. They join the masses of new freshman arriving on college campuses nationwide; however, they have a different set of potential college student issues. International students have questions about studying and living in their new location, frequently struggling due to a lack of language or cultural understanding (Sakurako, 2000). They are often times unaware of the various resources available to them on their college campus (Libson, 2008). Most universities provide an array of academic support including libraries, study …
Does More Education Cause Higher Earnings?,
2011
University of Richmond
Does More Education Cause Higher Earnings?, Kevin F. Hallock
Economics Faculty Publications
College graduates earned roughly 67% more per hour than high school graduates in the US in 2010. Those with more education earn more because the world of work measures in some manner that they are simply more productive in dollars and cents terms. Some signaling theory advocates argue that if the return to education were due to learning, then the returns should be smoothly proportional to the time spent in school. However, researchers have detected a larger jump in earnings for those who complete the final year of college. Whether different schools return differently is an extension of the learning …
The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 3, Number 2,
2011
Montclair State Universtiy
The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 3, Number 2, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry Burlew
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
No abstract provided.
The Loss Of Neighborhood Secondary Schools: How The Distance A Student Lives From Their School Can Affect Their Academic Achievement,
2011
Rowan University
The Loss Of Neighborhood Secondary Schools: How The Distance A Student Lives From Their School Can Affect Their Academic Achievement, Gillian Armstrong
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to examine whether the distance a student lives from their school influences their academic achievement. In detail, this study has correlated the distance in miles a student lives from his or her school with their grade point average at the end of their freshman and junior years. Data has been collected from 100 participants at two private high schools in southern New Jersey, Our Lady of Mercy Academy and Saint Augustine College Prepatory School. Both schools are grades ninth through twelfth. Both schools are Catholic schools but you do not have to be Catholic …
Increasing Students Self-Esteem Through The Implementation Of The Bucket Filler Lesson Plans,
2011
Rowan University
Increasing Students Self-Esteem Through The Implementation Of The Bucket Filler Lesson Plans, Jenna Norton
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which positive psychology can impact the educational system. Twenty-three second grade students enrolled in Berlin Community School, located in Berlin New Jersey participated in this study. All students were enrolled in a regular education classroom and assumed to be learning at the appropriate age group level. The Piers-Harris 2 Self-Concept Scale was used to measure student's self-esteem as a pre-test and a post-test assessment. The experimental group received the implementation of the Bucket Filler Lesson plans in hopes that their self-esteem would improve upon completion of the lessons. The …
Sensation Seeking And Field Of Study,
2011
Rowan University
Sensation Seeking And Field Of Study, Kevin Huff
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to explore the possible correlation between the personality trait of sensation seeking and a student's field of study. The literature review shows the strong connection between both how personality can influence our career choice and how sensation seeking can affect multiple aspects of our lives. There were 117 Rowan University students participated and were administered a questionnaire created by Marvin Zuckerman called the Sensation Seeking Scale From-V. Total sensation seeking scores were tested to check for a correlation within students from the fields of liberal arts and science. Although the current study shows no …
Perceptions Of Beauty Among Female Chinese Students In The United States And China,
2011
Kennesaw State University
Perceptions Of Beauty Among Female Chinese Students In The United States And China, Carly R. Staley, Ginny Qin Zhan
The Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research
This pilot study compared the perceptions of beauty among Chinese women who were exchange students in the United States with Chinese women who were students in their homeland. We interviewed 19 women in China and 19 women in the United States to determine differences in responses. In accordance with the sociocultural approach and the social comparison approach, we expected Chinese women in the United States to have a be more acculturate, more frequently conclude that American women were more beautiful than Chinese women, be more likely than those studying in China to report body dissatisfaction, be more likely to dislike …
Minority Disproportionality In New Jersey,
2011
Rowan University
Minority Disproportionality In New Jersey, Shannon Kemp
Theses and Dissertations
This study sought to examine whether New Jersey districts exhibited minority disproportionality, or the overrepresentation of minority students in special education eligibility categories and placements. A dataset with a random sample of 200 school districts was compiled with special education data from the New Jersey Department of Education. Through analyses of four ethnicities, White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian, it was discovered that Black and Hispanic students were significantly more likely to be placed in special education as compared to their peers. Asian students were significantly less likely to be represented in special education in comparison to their non-Asian counterparts. Black …
An Exploratory Investigation Of Family Structure And Adult Attachment Orientation,
2011
Rowan University
An Exploratory Investigation Of Family Structure And Adult Attachment Orientation, Alison Rossi
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the possible role family structure plays on adult attachment orientation. Eighty-six students enrolled in introductory level psychology courses at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, participated in this study. Indicated in previous studies as valid to measure experiences in romantic relationships, the personality traits of attachment-related Anxiety and attachment-related Avoidance were analyzed by the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised questionnaire (ECR-R). Independent t-Tests were used to determine if differences exist in young-adult participants of both the intact-families (n=66) or divorced-families (n=20) groups, as particularly measured by the attachment-related Anxiety and attachment-related Avoidance scales of …
Same-Sex Vs. Co-Ed Classrooms: Do Gender Differences Carry Over Into A Co-Ed College?,
2011
Rowan University
Same-Sex Vs. Co-Ed Classrooms: Do Gender Differences Carry Over Into A Co-Ed College?, Laura O'Malley
Theses and Dissertations
The purposes of this exploratory investigation were to (a) ascertain the current academic performance of Rowan University freshman (n=117) in their second semester, compare this with academic performance in their senior year of high school, and (b) determine to what extent, if any, their high school classroom gender composition influenced their current performance. Overall, female students who had single-sex instruction (SSI) averaged an 8% improvement in grades, while co-ed taught girls averaged 3% better. Male SSI students averaged 40% worse, while co-ed males averaged 12% worse. For male participants, data showed a moderate positive correlation (r = .38) between amount …
