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Parenting And Adult Development, Rob Palkovitz, Loren D. Marks, David W. Appleby, Erin Kramer Holmes

Faculty Publications and Presentations

It is likely that the more engaged a parent is, the more his or her adult development will be affected. Because there is a direct relationship between the degree of investment a person places in any developmental context and the outcome that the context exerts, it has been hypothesized that the developmental impact of parenting is directly related to its cumulative salience in relation to other contexts of development (Palkovitz, 1996). This chapter represents an attempt to summarize pertinent empirical findings, to further refine conceptual constructs, to elaborate upon their interactions and to facilitate understanding of the effects of parenting …

Special Topics: Terrorism Syllabus, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Albert Barnes' Handling Of The Bible In The Debate On Slavery In Mid-Nineteenth-Century America, Kenneth G. Cleaver

Faculty Dissertations

Albert Barnes was an influential leader among New School Presbyterians in mid-nineteenth-century America. As a beloved pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and as a biblical scholar whose commentaries are still widely used today, Barnes undertook an exhaustive study of the Bible to address the foremost social issue of his day--slavery. After considering most passages in the Bible being used in the discussion, he realized that a conclusive argument could not be made, which was based exclusively on proof-texts. Barnes challenged those involved in the discussion not to ignore the Bible or its ability to provide answers to …

A Study Of The Relationships Among Secondary Traumatic Stress, Coping, And Years Of Service In Firefighter/Emergency Medical Service Personnel, Lynne S. Sanders

Faculty Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine relationships among stress, coping, and years of service in rescue personnel. One hundred sixteen voluntary subjects employed in Fire/EMS service in a small southern city participated in the study. Subjects completed a demographic questionnaire, The Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS), and The Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS).

The incidence of symptomatic stress for the sample was 19.8 percent, higher than the general population but comparable to rates found in other studies of rescue workers. Calls involving children were rated as most disturbing by the subjects. There was no relationship found between years …

Analytic Study Of Criteria To Maximize The Effectiveness And Quality Of Decision Making, Joseph E. Sanders

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A review of current literature indicates that decision making is an evolving area of study and one of considerable importance to managers, pastors and teachers, as well as to professors and students of leadership and management. Regretfully, the subject of decision making is usually seen as merely one of several activities that differentiates managers from other employees in an organization. However, decision making is a complex process that must be understood completely and made easier before it can be practiced effectively. Given its obvious and cogent aura of organizational significance, it is surprising to note that decision making has not …

04-30-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 21)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

04-23-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 20)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Joint Book Reading During The Preschool Years And Later Academic Achievement Along With Age At Reading Independently In Children, Michal Tamara Lacy

Senior Honors Theses

This study focused on the relationship between joint book reading of parents with their pre-school children and children's later academic achievement along with age at reading independently. Despite conflicting theories of reading acquisition, it is widely known that children learn to read early in elementary school, a skill that is vital to school success. School readiness, including the ability to acquire reading skills, depends in part on quality and frequency of parent-child literacy activities prior to kindergarten. The numerous benefits of parent-child storybook reading interactions (also called joint book reading) have been consistently documented. The purpose of this study was …

03-26-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 17)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

02-19-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 15)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

02-05-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 14)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of Religious Book Publishing With Implications For Collection Development In Christian College Libraries, Gregory A. Smith

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Discusses five sources of religious books. Profiles the religious book publishing industry. Describes a delicate balance between ministry and industry. Situates religious book publishing in its cultural context. Discusses implications for collection development in libraries at evangelical Christian colleges.

Forgiveness In Community Cultural Contexts: Applications In Therapy And Opportunities For Expanded Professional Roles, Fernando L. Garzon, Zongjian Wu, Julie Richards, Lori Burkett, Mark Witherspoon, Heather Reed, Leroy Hall

Faculty Publications and Presentations

After a decade of research, forgiveness is now emerging as a legitimately recognized psychological intervention. Clinical models, in order to' be useful for the broad range of clients seen in therapy, are designed to be essentially nonreligious. However, many clients are religious and many cultural groups have used forgiveness to deal with a myriad of issues, both individual and societal. Descriptions of how diverse groups are currently applying forgiveness in a community cultural context are therefore needed in the clinical literature. This article will describe three such indigenous forgiveness applications. Forgiveness is seen to address racial, gender, and religious conflicts. …

Healing Of Memories: Models, Research, Future Directions, Fernando L. Garzon, Lori Burkett

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article examines several of the more recent models of healing of memories (HM) as they are found in the clinical and pastoral care literature. A wide variety of approaches are present, including models from David Seamonds, Siang-Yang Tan, Leanne Payne, and Ed Smith (Theophostic Ministry). These models are compared and contrasted in terms of an intervention strategy. While few empirical studies on religious imagery interventions currently exist in the literature, available data has produced positive findings. Given these limited results, the need for specific research on HM techniques is advocated and an agenda for such research is proposed.

Prayer Partners, Elmer L. Towns

Books

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Teaching Self-Defense Skills To Student With Emotional And Behavioral Disabilities, Beth Ackerman

Faculty Dissertations

Research has documented that students with emotional and behavioral disabilities perform more poorly than their peers on nearly every transitional outcome. Literature and research has suggested that self-determination can improve transitional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of teaching self-determination skills to adolescents with emotional disabilities in a private day school An eight-wee~ self-determination curriculum was implemented for 21 students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Pre- and post-self-determination assessments were given to the students. The 37 items on the pre and post assessments were then examined for all 21 students. Data was also collected on …

J. Budziszewski: The Revenge Of Conscience Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Illegal Weapons Traffic In Eastern Europe, Zaur Borov, Stephen R. Bowers

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The primary focus of this study is on illegal weapons trade in Romania and the Caucasus region of the former USSR. Illegal weapons traffic in these regions is linked with both organized crime and terrorist activities. The main source of weapons for conflicts in the Caucasus region is corruption in Russian military circles.

11-06-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 8)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of Islamic Fundamentalist Activism In Central Asia And The Caucasus, Stephen R. Bowers, Valeria Ciobanu

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This survey of regional elites, conducted in November of 2001, concludes that the goals of the region’s Islamic fundamentalist groups include mobilization of Islamic faithful into radical activities, planning for sabotage of US military operations, and working to overthrow secular regimes.

10-23-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 6)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

Anatomy Of Adults' Learning Experiences, Frederick Milacci, Ian Baptiste, Kristine Lalley, Honoratha Mushi

Faculty Publications and Presentations

In this study, 4 researchers conduct phenomenological interviews to find out how adults describe their learning experiences and what meanings they attach to those descriptions. The study proposes common structural and functional features of adults' learning experiences, while noting important substantive differences between and among the participants interviewed. The study also raises questions concerning the differences between experiences in general and learning experiences in particular; between learning and performance; and it questions the meaning and validity of the construct, group learning. It also draws several implications regarding the teaching of adults. Lastly, it proposes a way to reconcile he apparent …

10-09-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 5)

2001 -- 2002

No abstract provided.

The Late Twentieth-Century Resurgence Of Naturalistic Responses To Jesus' Resurrection, Gary Habermas

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Developing Successful Interventions For The Classroom, Amanda Dawn Newman

Senior Honors Theses

Previously an abundant amount of research has been undertaken concerning interventions that should or should not be used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity-Disorder. The problem with prescribing and implementing interventions lies in the controversies that surround them. The number one controversy surrounds the issue of whether or not stimulant medication, commonly Ritalin, should be used as an intervention. A literature-based research approach and original research in the form of a survey and subsequent observations were used to discover whether stimulant medication should be used within the classroom and what forms of classroom interventions and modifications teachers and researchers are …

Memorandum Of Argument For Leave To Appeal Of The Appellant James R. Demers, Court Of Appeal For Province Of British Columbia, Jeffrey C. Tuomala

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Internet Users' Attitudes And E-Commerce Behaviors, Frederick A. Volk

Faculty Dissertations

According to Nua Internet Surveys 201 million people are using the Internet worldwide. The Internet has evolved from a communications tool for a select group of scientists to a commercial juggernaut that is predicted to change the way people buy and sell things across a number of industries.

This research focuses on consumer behavior in this new medium. The Consumer Decision Process can be categorized into five sub-processes including: (a) Motivation and Need Recognition, (b) Information Search, (c) Alternatives Evaluation, (d) Purchase Decision and Purchase, and (e) Purchase Outcomes. This research considers nine Internet behaviors across these five consumer behavior …

An Evaluation Of The Commitment Level Model Church In A Local Church In Latin America, Don C. Fanning

Faculty Dissertations

The Commitment Level Model is the infrastructure of a local church strategy for developing the maturity of the believer through three or four progressive steps of commitment. This Research Project is an evaluation of the application of the Commitment Level Model strategy in a Baptist church in Asuncion, Paraguay. The hypothesis is: "The Commitment Level Model is a tool for developing believers through a process of progressive involvement in the ministry that guides the believer toward spiritual maturity and a life's mission of service."

This Research Project will utilize four different instruments to measure the specific behavior and value changes …

The Considerations Of Interpretation Through The Function Of Imagery In The Song Of Songs And Its Application To The Current Believing Community, Sanggeol Lyu

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The Song of Songs parallels with the synthetic method of literary criticism. This criticism places value on the text because it is literature for the believing community to maximize the celebration of delight and consummation of love within marriage and it deemphasizes the search for the hidden meaning beyond the text. Literary criticism demonstrates not only the function of the literary message but also the aesthetic effect, and is suitable and adaptable to explain and help determine the identity of today's young adults. The study focuses on the wisdom of others and how it is adapted for today. It also …

04-03-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 19)

2000 -- 2001

No abstract provided.