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Does Familiarity With A Rape Victim Influence Rape Myth Acceptance?, Christopher Bottger

Masters Theses

The topic of rape myth acceptance has been extensively studied; however, research investigating how rape myth acceptance may be related to a person's familiarity with a rape victim is minimal. To assess this relationship, 160 male and female undergraduate students indicated their degree of acceptance of rape myths on one of two versions of the Illinois Rape ~yth Acceptance Scale (IRMAS). One version presented the traditional IRMAS' items that referred to a hypothetical woman. The other version developed for the present study included personalized items that referred to a friend of the participant. The present study was the first to …

Predictors Of Depression In Nursing Home Residents, Lauren M. Yoggerst

Masters Theses

Research dealing with mental health issues in the aged has recently become an area of increased interest. As population trends continue to show that the elderly are increasing in life expectancy, the need for additional and more comprehensive knowledge of the elderly is needed. The present study aimed to further previous research dealing with predictors of depression in the elderly. More specifically, this study sought to target nursing home residents, which is a group that is often overlooked in the literature. The present study aimed to look at the possible relationship between satisfaction with life events and the amount of …

Olweus Bullying Prevention: A Program Evaluation At A Local Middle School, Jessica L. Hettiger

Masters Theses

Bullying is a rising problem in America leading to low self-esteem, poor school performance, and even teenage suicides. As Americans we feel it is our duty to "fix" the problems associated with bullying in order to help each student receive the best education possible. With this attitude, programs like the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program are making a rise as researched-based interventions based on the whole-school concept.

Originally, Olweus, found positive results in Norway and, consequently, started marketing his program to schools in America. Unfortunately, various studies by Cornell (2006) and Fink (2010), along with this study have shown significantly different …

The Effects Of Gender On Rumination, Co-Rumination, Depression, And Relationship Satisfaction, Mera El Ramahi

Masters Theses

The present qualitative study examined gender differences in rumination, co-rumination, depression, and relationship satisfaction. Response style theory, gender role socialization, and social norms are proposed to explain the gender differences in depression. The researchers conducted a study with undergraduate and graduate students at a mid-sized Midwest university campus. The sample in the present study consisted of 232 students. There were 106 males and 126 females. Participants took an online survey that consisted of the Response Style Questionnaire (RSQ), Co-Rumination Questionnaire (CRQ), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Multidimensional Questionnaire (MRQ). The findings suggest that rumination is a significant predictor of …

The Impact Of A First Year Seminar On The College Success Of African American Males At Eastern Illinois University, Brandon L. Thompson

Masters Theses

This mixed method study was designed to understand the impact of a first-year seminar on the college success of African American males at Eastern Illinois University. The primary . researcher conducted one on one interviews with nine African American males. Three participants enrolled in EIU 1111 (first year seminar) by choice, three enrolled in EIU 1111 by conscription, and three did not enroll in EIU 1111. The interviews were transcribed and themes were identified. The results from the interviews indicated that peer support and faculty and staff interaction outside of the classroom influenced college success.

The quantitative data ( e.g. …

Daily Eastern News: December 14, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: December 11, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: December 08, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: December 04, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: December 03, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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The Chat Room, Vol. 17, College Of Education And Professional Studies

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The Chat Room is the College of Education and Professional Studies newsletter. This is Volume 17, December 2009.

Daily Eastern News: December 01, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: November 20, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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November 19, 2009, Council On Academic Affairs

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Daily Eastern News: November 19, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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November 17, 2009, Council On Graduate Studies

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Daily Eastern News: November 12, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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Daily Eastern News: November 11, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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November 11, 2009 Thru November 12, 2009, Council On Academic Affairs

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Daily Eastern News: November 10, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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11/09/2009 - Eiu Search For Vpua Advances; Names Of Finalists Released, University Marketing And Communications

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Daily Eastern News: November 09, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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11/06/2009 - On-Campus H1n1 Vaccination Clinics Planned At Eiu On Nov. 10 And 11, University Marketing And Communications

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Daily Eastern News: November 06, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

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