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The Effects Of Music Videos On Adolescent Females Self-Concept And Body-Image, David Scott Eggli

Masters Theses

Music videos are a phenomenon of the 1980s. Their striking imagery, flashy choreography, sexy clothing, and quick cuts have attracted a huge audience of adolescents and changed the face of the fashion industry. If rock stars and music videos can attract millions of teenage viewers and change the style of clothes worn, they may also affect a teenager's self-concept and body-image.

The subjects in this research project were 18 adolescent females between the ages of 12 and 17. The subjects viewed either music videos or G-rated movies. The Piers Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale served as the dependent variable for pretest …

The Mexican American Elderly And Barriers To The Utilization Of Health Care Services, Kathleen Anne Hoekstra

Masters Theses

The utilization of health care services by the Mexican American elderly is low compared to the severity of their health problems. This thesis examines the sociocultural factors which affect the interaction of the Mexican American elderly and mainstream health professionals. Included is a brief history detailing discriminatory practices, a description of traditional Mexican cultural practices and attitudes, and an exploration of the cultural barriers which limit access to health care.

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Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

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Announcements, No.3 1987

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

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Images Of Women In The Middle Ages

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

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Courses Offered On Women And The Middle Ages

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

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Feminist Theory Especially Recommended For Teaching

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

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The Evolution Of Turkey's Foreign Policy: The Truman Doctrine And Turkey's Entry Into Nato, Sinan Toprak

Masters Theses

This thesis examines the historical development of Turkey's foreign policy up to the period immediately following World War II, and its decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The study begins with a survey of Turkey's geopolitical importance. The narrative highlights political conditions from the Ottoman period to the years following World War II. Domestic political developments, as well as foreign relations of Turkey in the Republican period, are analyzed.

Turkey's current foreign policy was established during the initial years following World War II. The thesis discusses the reasons for the shift in Turkey's foreign policy, from peaceful …

Western News, May 21, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Administrative structure for general studies fails to receive Faculty Senate endorsement, Budget picture is improving; Haenicke tells Senate, System to help place women; minority job candidates, Computer accounts available to students, Wenke named to post in development office, Bell executive named 'Volunteer of the Year', Future labor force to rely more on senior citizens, Research bibliography compiled

Western News, May 7, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke says funding plan 'seriously disadvantages' the University, Haenicke announces policies on University hours, Distinguished black scholar to visit under Martin Luther King Jr./ Rosa Parks Program, Medieyalists to gather for annual congress, Chernobyl experience teaches group a valuable lesson, Students win $20,000 Medallions

The Failure Of The Destitute Mother's Bill: The Use Of Political Power In Social Welfare, Eve P. Smith

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Although social and economic conditions and prevailing popular philosophies may affect the success or failure of an attempt at change in social welfare policy and practice, the relative strengths and weaknesses of the political forces for and against the change may be more important. In 1897, fourteen years before the passage of the first U.S. Mothers' Pension law in Illinois, New York State Senator John Ahearn attempted such a law in New York. Although the bill was passed unanimously by both houses of the State Legislature, it was never signed into law. The reason was that the children's institutions and …

22nd International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 22nd International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 7-10, 1987). NB Weak type renders some session titles unsearchable.

Minneapolis Settlement Houses In The "Not So Roaring 20'S' Americanization, Morality, And The Revolt Against Popular Culture, Howard Jacob Karger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The article traces the theoretical and ideological development of the Minneapolis settlement house community during the 1920's. As such, the article examines the social control function of Minneapolis settlements through their emphasis on Americanization, morality, the concepts of neighborhood and democracy, and the role of domestic politics within the settlement community. The article also explores the dialectical relationship between the social control function of Minneapolis settlement houses and the altruistic motives of settlement workers.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting April 24, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re Ulps Property Option
• Recommendation re Weston Property Option
• Recommendation re Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates
• Revision of Condemnation Resolution
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• Follow-up Report - Minority Purchasing
• Comments
• Adjournment
• Remarks by President Diether H. Haenicke

Western News, April 16, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western representatives testify before Senate and House committees, Employers still face task of complying with 'Right-to-Know' law, First native American to receive doctorate, 1,510 to graduate; four to receive honorary degrees, Endowed lectureship in religion announced

Western News, April 9, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke says 'harmony and good relations' needed, Western expands services at Southwest center, Program helps participants clarify career goals, CIP organizes visit by Japanese professionals, New laboratory in Kohrman to aid in study of steam, Excitement filled the air the day Western became a university, Western selected as site for talented student program, Companies replacing self-service with personal touch

Western News, April 2, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Eight new $20,000 Medallion Scholarships established, MAGB to honor two students; two faculty members, Barnett to speak on importance of mentoring, Conference to focus on wife abuse, Events planned to celebrate 'Asia Week' April 6-10, Tour world at International Night

The Westerner Vol. 7 No. 5, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Pushing, pulling, twisting limits some product's usefulness, study says • Kellogg Foundation grant focuses on strengthening preparation of administrators • Investigating all financial aid options a must today • College of Health and Human Services has long tradition of service, academic excellence • Number of freshman applications up about 30 percent • 'Traditional' students becoming more 'nontraditional' • Choosing a good health club, requires expending energy • Dybek named one of thirteen Michiganians of the Year • Robots getting a bad rap because of improper use, robotics specialist says • Medical science could reverse trend toward sexual equality • …

Readability Formulas: A Necessary Evil?, Kathy Everts Danielson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A readability formula is usually a mathematical equation that strives to relate the comprehension of the reader and the linguistic characteristics of the text. The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon some readability formulas and to propose that they be used only in perspective. Although these formulas are often considered a 'necessary evil,' they need not receive as much attention as they do. Readability formulas certainly should not be thought of as the ultimate instruments in measuring texts for grade levels. Too many factors which readability formulas do not address are more crucial to reading comprehension.

Teacher-Set Pre-Reading Purposes And Comprehension, Kathryn S. Hawes, Leo M. Schell

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Because some basal reader teachers' guides recommend written pre-reading purposes while others suggest only oral ones, the major purpose of this study was to compare the comprehension of stories in the basal reader using three pre-reading purpose treatments: (1) written, (2) oral, and (3) no purpose (control).

Reading Through The Creative Arts, William S. O'Bruba

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A major problem in education today is that there are students who are deficient in many academic tasks because they do not have the necessary reading skills needed in order to complete those tasks. For this reason detection and remediation of reading problems should begin early, when the problem is identified. It is important that teachers toward rather than away from reading. This means having good motivators which will encourage the child to want to learn to read. Teachers might look away from the traditional methods of motivation, toward some more non-conventional methods. Using various aspects of the arts in …

Reading Horizons Vol. 27, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 27, issue 3.

Ideal And Real Performance Expectations Of Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates As Perceived By Graduates, Nurse Educators, And Nurse Administrators, Maureen Martin Fochtman

Dissertations

Nurse educators and nursing service administrators have different expectations for the baccalaureate graduate nurse. The difference in expectations has made the transition from student to practitioner difficult for the new graduate.

The purpose of this study was to identify the ideal and real expectations regarding entry level performance as perceived by nurses who graduated in 1985 from 17 of 31 baccalaureate programs represented in the Consensus on Entry project. The ideal and real expectations of the graduates were compared to the nurse educators' and the nursing service administrators' results from the consensus on Entry project.

One hundred fifty-four baccalaureate graduates …

An Examination And Analysis Of Effective Leadership Styles And The Skills Necessary To Successfully Lead A School District, Jerome S. Goosen

Masters Theses

The analysis of leadership styles provided an indepth view of the many roles and responsibilities of the position of principal and superintendent. The opportunity to observe and interact with more than one person helped to draw comparisons. Several instruments, used nationally to assess leadership styles, were also observed for the first time.

It was determined that administration requires many skills to handle the numerous tasks and situations that arise. Each one of the field supervisors demonstrated the ability to fit his/her personality to different situations. Each was different in his/her basic styles but yet shared several common traits. Finally, it …

Perceptions Of Western Michigan University International Students Regarding Seeking Personal Counseling, Nader F. Al-Qasem

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of the international students at Western Michigan University toward seeking personal counseling and to answer the following questions: (1) Is there a relationship between international students' duration of stay in the United States and their perceptions toward seeking personal counseling? (2) Is there a relationship between international students' previous contact with counselors and their perceptions toward seeking personal counseling? (3) Are the perceptions of international students toward seeking personal counseling affected by their sex? (4) Is there a relationship between the academic level of international students and their perceptions toward …

The Effects Of Computer Assisted Instruction In Basic Skills Courses On High-Risk Ninth Grade Students, Thomas E. Dellario

Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in basic skills English and mathematics courses on high-risk ninth grade students. Utilizing an ex post facto design, the study was undertaken to determine if CAI courses make any measurable difference in students' academic achievement. The study also examines three nonacademic concerns relating to the school-imposed, high-risk, label carried by these students: attendance, student behavior, and dropouts.

Data were collected from school personnel offices on 384 ninth grade students enrolled in four high schools of two urban school districts. Because of student drops from school, …

Teaching Paragraph Construction To Second Grade Students Using A Structured, Sequential Instructional Program, Sheryl Ann Miller

Masters Theses

The present study proposed that specific methods of teaching writing could be implemented through the application of established principles of behavioral, educational technology. A group of eight second grade students took part in a five week sequential writing program designed to teach them to construct a paragraph incorporating the following components: title, name, introductory sentence, three explanatory sentences, and a conclusion sentence.

Samples of the student's writing were obtained at the beginning and end of the program. Changes in writing style were analyzed for the absence or presence of each component. Every child demonstrated some improvement regarding one or more …

A Study-Support Program For High-Risk, Black College Freshman Enrolled In A General Psychology Course, Angela Michelle Williams

Masters Theses

As a replication of Jackson's (1984) work, this research compared the performance of three groups of college freshmen. The groups consisted of black, high-risk students who voluntarily enrolled in a study-support group because of their initial quiz scores. The support program required the students to study each week's psychology objectives in four smaller segments, rather than studying all the week's material at once. The assumption was that this would increase the students' contact with the study material and improve their performances. An ABA design was used. The participants in the support program received higher quiz scores and final grades than …

Western News, March 26, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Students help develop device to control flooding, Former agriculture head to keynote conference, New ties set up with German universities, Grant to fund SP A development, Maier to address Presidential Scholars, Two named to posts in business and finance division, Participants shed almost a ton in weight loss contest, Robots industrial advancement; not replacement for human workers, 'Traditional' students taking more time; becoming more like 'nontraditionals', Medical competition means good news for patients

Western News, March 19, 1987, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Wolpe to speak on Africa, Haenicke paints statistical portrait for Senate, PRRs needed to help University fulfill its mission, Robin; Delene to lead Senate, New program targets junior high school students, Minority Leadership Conference scheduled, See the latest advances at EXPO