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Self-Esteem In Relation To Gender, Socioeconomic Status, Ethnic/Cultural Origin, Family Characteristics, And Academic Achievement In Middle School Students, Constance Black Kalanek

Theses and Dissertations

Adolescence is a time of rapid developmental change and transition. It is crucial stage in the process of building self-esteem and preparing for adulthood. It is during this period that adolescents will develop a positive or negative perception of themselves.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self esteem and the variables of gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic/culture background, family characteristics, and academic achievement. The survey population consisted of 13,373 participants from 15 states. Nine middle school students were selected to participate in in-depth interviews. The majority of students were White (54.%), followed by Black (18.2%), Hispanic …

Parents Perceptions: When An Adolescent Has Been Given A Dual Diagnosis Of Chemical Dependency Coupled With Mental Illness, Lisa R. Warner

Theses and Dissertations

An overview of existing research shows that dually diagnosed individuals present a unique and complex challenge for family members and the professionals who work with them.

This exploratory study examined the impact on and family perceptions of the dual disorders as well as their treatment experience. Face to face interviews were conducted with ten parents who were selected from a treatment facility on the basis of specific criteria mainly, parents of a dually diagnosed adolescent recently having been or currently in treatment. Selections were also based on availability and willingness to participate.

Grounded theory techniques were used to analyze the …

Statistical Comparison And Evaluation Of Analytical Techniques For Measurement Of Trace Elements In Coal, Catherine A. O'Keefe

Theses and Dissertations

Rapid technological advances in industry, transportation, energy production, and agriculture have resulted in increased environmental pollution of toxic materials. Following the passage of federal pollution regulations beginning with the first Clean Air Act Amendments in 1977, industry has become more aware of the environmental consequences of these technological advances. In recent years, there has been an increased effort to improve the quality of life by minimizing pollution on a global scale.

The utilization of fossil fuels is one source of toxic materials in the environment. A necessary step to understanding the emissions of toxic metals from combustion and gasification of …

Percieved Leadership Styles Of American Indian And Non-Indian Administrators In Reservation Schools, Wayne Joseph Trottier

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the perceived leadership styles of American Indian and non-Indian school administrators in reservation-based schools. The Leader Effectiveness & Adaptability Description-Self {LEAD-Self) was used to obtain the self-perceived leadership styles, ranges, and adaptabilities of 40 American Indian and 92 non-Indian school administrators in the Northern Plains states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. Additionally, each administrator was requested to respond to four demographic questions. These data were used to help develop a typical leadership profile of these administrators.

The results of the study suggest that a majority of both the American Indian administrators (53%) and the …

Effects Of Misinformation As Revealed Through The Concealed Knowledge Test, Susan L. Amato-Henderson

Theses and Dissertations

Misinformation effects occur reliably in laboratory settings despite disagreement over the mechanism(s) responsible for such effects. Both memory impairment hypotheses (e.g.f Lindsay & Johnson, 1987; Loftus 1975, 1977, 1979; Loftus & Hoffman, 1989; Tversky & Tuchin, 1989) and non-impairment hypotheses (e.g., McCloskey & Zaragoza, 1985; Zaragoza, McCloskey, & Jamis, 1987) have been used to explain the phenomenon of misinformation. The present study examined the effects of misinformation on the Concealed Knowledge Test (CKT), a psychophysiological detection of deception technique. Furthermore, the psychophysiological measurements were used to elucidate the controversy surrounding the misinformation effect. Ninety-six subjects watched a videotaped crime used …

An Analysis Of Environmental And Anthropogenic Controls On Indoor Radon Distribution In Grand Forks, North Dakota, Karen E. Butler

Theses and Dissertations

Indoor radon may be a potential health threat in a significant number of homes in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Ninety-three percent of the homes tested in 1988 to 1993 contained indoor radon levels greater than the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended action level of 4 picoCuries per liter. In addition, the average reading of indoor radon concentrations was 18.9 picoCuries per liter, well above the action level guidelines.

Several variables were examined through the use of regression analysis and a Geographic Information System in an attempt to characterize the controls on indoor radon levels in Grand Forks. The results of the …

The Relationship Of Hardiness And Social Support In The Dialysis Patient, Julie K. Mcgauvran

Theses and Dissertations

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is present in over 200,000 people in the United States (United States Renal Data System, 1995). Most receive some type of renal dialysis. Nicholas and Webster (1993) studied hardiness and social support in HIV patients; however, these concepts have not been studied together in patients with ESRD. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of social support and hardiness on the type of dialysis renal patients experience and the length of time on dialysis.

Pollock's Adaptation to Chronic Illness Framework guided this research. A convenient sample of 56 persons undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal …

Adolescent Tobacco Use : A Generation Up In Smoke, Kay L. Provo

Theses and Dissertations

Adolescent tobacco use is on the rise in the United States. It is a significant health problem. In spite of the fact that adult smoking has decreased dramatically since 1964, the number of adolescent smokers remains high and has not decreased for the last 7 years (Winkelstein, 1992). The purpose of this study was to investigate adolescent tobacco use among ninth-grade students in five rural communities. Specifically, the following questions were addressed:

1. What is the incidence of tobacco use among ninth graders in rural communities?

2. Which variables influence rural adolescents' tobacco use?

3. Where and from whom do …

164th Infantry News: April 1996, 164th Infantry Association

164th Infantry Regiment Publications

April 1996 edition of the 164th Infantry News. A total of 6 pages, containing news articles, event notices, photographs, and personal memories from the veterans of the 164th Infantry Regiment.

March- April 1996, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

March- April 1996 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 20 pages

Volume 78, Number 5

Coping Strategies And Emotional And Physical Status Of Family Members Of Mental Health Consumers., Meryl Grant Willert Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this exploratory study was to examine whether use of particular coping strategies (e.g., problem solving, cognitive restructuring, express emotions, social support, problem avoidance, wishful thinking, self-criticism, social withdrawal) predicted self-reported depression, anxiety, anger, and physical symptoms of family members of mental health consumers. A mail survey was conducted involving a non-random sample of 83 family members who were affiliated with the North Dakota Alliance for the Mentally Ill (ND-AMI). The survey consisted of a General Information questionnaire (e.g., demographics, variables representing antecedents to potential burden, and satisfaction factors), an abbreviated version of the Coping Strategies Inventory, …

An Exploration Of Teasing: A Case Study Of Three Elementary School Students., Sharon Lynn Branvold

Theses and Dissertations

While teasing is one of the perpetual problems of the classroom and the schoolyard, there is little understanding of the dynamics of this phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to better understand the dynamics of teasing within the school environment.This study was qualitative in nature. The study explored the teasing experiences of three elementary school children by addressing issues such as what was the meaning that children assigned to the interactions labeled teasing? How they understood what was happening to them?Three students were identified as victims of teasing and were observed on the playground and in the classroom. They …

An Examination Of Symptoms And Coping Behaviors Of Patients With Post-Traumatic Headache And Primary Headache., Nasrin Erfanian

Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated possible differences between chronic post-traumatic headache sufferers and primary headache sufferers on the following Variables: headache symptoms, coping behaviors, and family environment. The subjects were recruited from a neuropsychology clinic in Fargo, ND and a headache clinic in Jackson, MS. Upon their agreement and after having met the inclusion criteria for this study, subjects completed an interview with their clinician to assess their headache symptoms. Subjects also completed the following questionnaires: Headache-specific Locus of Control, Coping Strategies Inventory, Coping Strategies Questionnaire, and the Family Environment Scale. Discriminant analyses were used to determine whether group membership could be …

Infants - Parent And Child: Applying The Rebuttal Presumption Against Awarding Custody To Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence, Kathleen B. Garner

North Dakota Law Review

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Exemptions, And Some Necessary Pigeon Holes, Kip M. Kaler

North Dakota Law Review

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How Should North Dakota Approach The Admissibility Of Dna: A Comprehensive Analysis Of How Other Courts Approach The Admissibility Of Dna, Michael A. Riley

North Dakota Law Review

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Making A Real Difference: The Dominance Approach In The Opinions Of Justice Beryl J. Levine, Kathryn R. L. Rand

North Dakota Law Review

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Trusts - Payment Or Distribution Of Proceeds Of Trust Property: Categorizing A Trust For The Purpose Of Determining Eligibility For Medical Assistance, Brenda R. Foyt

North Dakota Law Review

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Subtalar Joint Biomechanics, Tom L. Baumgartner

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Subtalar joint movement is transmitted proximally to the lower extremity and distally to the forefoot during gait. Thus, the entire lower kinetic chain is influenced by abnormal subtalar joint biomechanics. If the subtalar joint is forced to compensate for structural deformities of the foot and leg, various lower extremity injuries are likely to develop. The purpose of this study is to examine the normal and abnormal biomechanics of the subtalar joint. In the process, the clinician will be able to identify various subtalar joint abnormalities and relate these to their respective lower kinetic chain pathologies. By correctly assessing the cause …

Physical Therapy Interventions For Falls In The Elderly, Melanie Benson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The elderly in America represent a population that is continually growing. As part of the aging process, various changes occur that contribute to falls. Therefore, as the number of elderly people in America increases, the possibility of falls in the elderly also increases.

The consequences of falls in the elderly are significant. Some of the more serious consequences include functional decline, increased medical cost, and death. Therefore, the scope of the problem is clear; strategies to prevent falls and treat those who have fallen are indicated.

The purpose of this independent study is to review the literature pertaining to falls …

The Relationship Between Vertical Jump Scores And Peak Force Measurements Of An Isokinetic Leg Press, David M. Silkey

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

This study evaluated potential correlations between related closed kinematic chain strength measurements on a Kin-Com isokinetic machine and a functional strength test. The correlation between standing vertical jump height and isokinetic leg press measurements were statistically analyzed. The following measurements were obtained from 22 subjects (mean age of 24.4 years): a body weight measurement, a vertical jump score, and the force measurements of an isokinetic leg press at 90°/second on each leg. Pearson correlation coefficients were significant (p < .001) when power quotient scores (vertical jump height multiplied by body weight) were compared to leg press results. However, second-order partial correlation coefficients did not find a significance (p > .005) between vertical jump scores and isokinetic leg press results when weight and gender were considered. A significant difference (p < .001) existed between left leg press and right leg press measures. Although isokinetics are useful for lower extremity assessment, this study found that the isokinetic leg press may not be appropriate in determining functional ability.

Functional Electrical Stimulation As A Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries, Gail Garrett

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Injury of the spinal cord resulting in quadriplegia or paraplegia IS one of the most devastating conditions a person can experience. The majority of these individuals that suffer from a spinal cord injury are young males. The inability to ambulate is generally a major concern for these patients, but there are also degenerative and deconditioning effects of the spinal cord injury which may lead to devastating secondary complications that must be addressed.

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been the subject of much research concerning the rehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injury. Functional electrical stimulation is a way to activate …

Shoulder Pain And Subsequent Loss Of Function In Hemiplegic Patients, Kari A. Goetz

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Hemiplegia, caused by a stroke, is one of the most common disorders in which physical therapists are extensively involved in the rehabilitation process. When a stroke occurs, there is damage to the higher centers of the central nervous system resulting in neurologic, unilateral impairment or hemiplegia. The upper extremity is frequently involved and many patients complain of pain, particularly in the shoulder. Etiology and treatment of hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a challenging symptom that interferes with progressive rehabilitation and the overall quality of life of many patients.

The purpose of this study was to discuss HSP and the subsequent …

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Physical Therapy Implications And Treatment Strategies, Mary L. Emerson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) describes physical and neurological (motor, cognitive, and behavioral) deficits that result from maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy. FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation and birth defects in the U.S., ahead of spina bifida, fragile X syndrome, and down's syndrome. The incidence of FAS increased more than three-fold from 1979 to 1992; this increasing incidence rate, enhances the importance of the Physical Therapists' role in early recognition and intervention of FAS. A review of current F AS research studies, reveals a need for additional resource information on FAS, regarding implications for Physical Therapy and possible …

The Adverse Effects Of Long-Term Corticosteroid Use, Jennifer Ann. Johnston

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Corticosteroids are an often prescribed anti-inflammatory medication. They are used to treat disease processes of every system of the body. Those disease processes or procedures for which corticosteroids are often prescribed are cancer, bone marrow transplants, collagenous diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus), rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, and anemia.

However, despite the therapeutic benefits of corticosteroids, many adverse effects are possible. Gastrointestinal difficulties, steroid myopathy, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, impaired cellular immunity, decreased neuropsychological functioning, and avascular necrosis are just a few of the possible adverse effects.

Patients receiving corticosteroids will often be seen by physical therapists for either their primary or secondary diagnoses. Physical …

The Lateral Scapular Slide Test: Is It Valid In Detecting Glenohumeral Impingement Syndrome?, Denise G. Litchfield

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Recent literature has focused on instability of the scapulothoracic joint and on resulting scapular positions. Weakness of the scapular musculature can allow the scapula to slide laterally, leading to abnormal glenohumeral biomechanics and to subsequent shoulder pathology. Kibler1 has described the lateral scapular slide test (LSST) as a method of measuring lateral translation of the scapula. A significant difference between right and left scapular positions, as indicated by a discrepancy of greater than one centimeter side-to-side, may indicate functional scapulothoracic instability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate validity of the LSST, measured in two positions. Modified LSST measurements …

The Use Of Ergogenic Aids In Athletes, Sheri L. Mounteer

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Ergogenic aids are substances purported to enhance athletic performance or improve exercise capacity. The use of ergogenic aids in sports is very widespread. It is common for a physical therapist working in a sports clinic to have patients that are either considering using or using ergogenic aids. Use of these aids by patients being treated might affect the patients' response to treatment. Therapists should be able to recognize the signs of ergogenic aid abuse in individuals under their care, and they should be aware of the side effects of these aids. It is also important for therapists to be able …

Musicians And Performance Related Injuries To The Hand, Leona Pang

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Musicians spend a great amount of energy and time preparing for auditions, competitions, performances, and recitals. The process of developing techniques and learning musical pieces requires practice sessions filled with long hours of repeating musical passages and awkward upper extremity positions. Performance related injuries often result from these conditions. Injuries include joint disorders, musculotendinous disorders, muscle cramps and pain disorders, neurological disorders, and focal dystonia or occupational palsy disorders. Pain, numbness, tingling, muscle cramping, and motor dysfunctions are associated symptoms. If symptoms are ignored and intense performance is continued, the musician can experience tissue damage and permanent loss of function. …

"Fighting Sioux Football '96", University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Football

Media guide for the 1996 UND football team. The guide contains information about the team and its coaches, and was sent to local and regional media outlets.

Rehabilitation Treatment Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Debbie Aarhus

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The shoulder is a very complex joint in the human body and, therefore, is easily injured and/or damaged. When conservative methods (pain reducing modalities, exercise, or medication) to treat the injury fail, an alternative method of treatment could be a total shoulder arthroplasty. Corrective surgery alone, however, is not enough. A rehabilitation program involving range of motion and strengthening exercises is fundamental in the successful return of function at the shoulder.

The purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of shoulder anatomy, surgical procedures of total shoulder arthroplasty, rehabilitation protocols, and outcomes. The information gained from this …