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Delay Discounting And Cannabinoid Enzyme Inhibitors, Devin Andrew Galdieri
Delay Discounting And Cannabinoid Enzyme Inhibitors, Devin Andrew Galdieri
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Delay discounting is a measure of impulsive choice that is correlated with maladaptive behavior and psychological disorders. Disruptions to serotonin and dopamine pathways can cause changes in delay discounting, as can lesions to the prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens. The endocannabinoid system modulates other neurotransmitter systems, including dopamine and serotonin pathways. Cannabinoid receptors type 1 are found in relatively high concentrations in the nucleus accumbens and the prefrontal cortex. These receptors are activated by endogenous cannabinoids, which are synthesized on demand and broken down by catabolic enzymes. The action of these enzymes can be inhibited by a class of drugs …
Factors Related To The Career Intentions Of Senior Athletic Training Students Approaching Graduation, Rae Lee Emrick
Factors Related To The Career Intentions Of Senior Athletic Training Students Approaching Graduation, Rae Lee Emrick
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This research inquiry examined the factors that influence soon-to-be graduating senior athletic training major’s decisions on their career intentions. Two research questions guided this study: What are the factors, experiences, and/or circumstances that contribute to senior athletic training students approaching graduation planning to persist in or pursue the athletic training profession? and What are the factors, experiences, and circumstances that contribute to senior athletic training students approaching graduation leading to displacement and students not planning to seek employment in the athletic training profession? Qualitative research methods employed a multiple case approach examining four different CAATE accredited athletic training programs …
Effects Of Reinforcement Rate On The Aversive Function Of Timeout From Positive Reinforcement, Cory Whirtley
Effects Of Reinforcement Rate On The Aversive Function Of Timeout From Positive Reinforcement, Cory Whirtley
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Although the use of timeout from positive reinforcement is widespread and has been shown to be an effective punisher in clinical settings, the factors responsible for its effectiveness are not fully understood. The present experiment was designed to evaluate one of these factors, the reinforcement rate underway during periods of time-in. Rats’ lever pressing was maintained on variable-interval schedules of food reinforcement in a multiple schedule with two components. In one component, no timeouts were delivered. In the other component, when a variable-ratio schedule was met, lever presses were followed by a 30-s timeout during which a tone sounded, the …
Con El Nopal En La Frente, Tessa Lee Martinez
Con El Nopal En La Frente, Tessa Lee Martinez
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This MFA thesis addresses work completed and presented in a thesis exhibition at West Virginia University as well as significant influences and events that relate to process and concept. Con el Nopal en la Frente consists of several ceramic sculptures that reference elements of a landscape typical in southwest Texas. Using symbols and phrases that are common along the Texas-Mexico border, this thesis and supporting exhibition investigates contemporary expressions of xenophobia. During my years away from home, the presence of microaggressions and racist remarks, said both intentionally and unintentionally, was common. This was new to me. Often times, those saying …
Routine Regrets: Over Disclosure And Self-Violations Of Privacy In Social Media Spaces, Matthew P. Hartwell
Routine Regrets: Over Disclosure And Self-Violations Of Privacy In Social Media Spaces, Matthew P. Hartwell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A cognitive application of the theory of ritualized media is applied to computer mediated communication to explain unintended consequences of routinization in social media spaces connected to patterns of use and network growth, creating an increased opportunity for self-violations of privacy. While The unintentional self-violation of a digital user's privacy of information, thoughts, and behavior in part stems from interconnected structural components of a user's networks as well as the situational constraints they experience while utilizing social media. This study found that as networks increased in complexity, both in volume and diversity, SNS users experienced a higher likelihood of posting …
Creating The Need To Serve: How West Virginia Spontaneous Disaster Relief Volunteers' Motivations And Experiences Influence Their Willingness For Continued Volunteerism*, Erin Hudnall
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Spontaneous volunteerism, or emergent volunteer behavior, is characterized by an individual's actions of impulsively offering volunteer services immediately following the occurrence of a natural disaster or community tragedy, such as a flood or terrorist attack. This type of volunteerism differs from traditional volunteer activities that are usually preplanned and not related to a recent tragedy. It is unclear what types of motivations spur individuals to volunteer after a disaster, whether spontaneous volunteers' experiences lead to willingness for continued volunteerism in the future, and whether motivations and experiences differ significantly by context. To study this phenomenon, spontaneous volunteers who offered help …
Investigating The Relationships Between Family Communication Patterns, Academic Resilience, And Students’ Classroom Communication Behaviors, Jordan Atkinson
Investigating The Relationships Between Family Communication Patterns, Academic Resilience, And Students’ Classroom Communication Behaviors, Jordan Atkinson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This dissertation served two purposes. The first purpose was to examine the relationships between the two dimensions of family communication patterns (i.e., conversation orientation and conformity orientation) and four student classroom communication behaviors (i.e., out-of-class communication, in-class oral participation, instructional dissent, and students’ motives to communicate with their instructors). The second purpose of this dissertation was to investigate academic resilience as a mediator in the relationship between family communication patterns and student classroom communication behaviors. It was discovered that students’ family conversation orientation was associated positively with their oral participation and the relational, functional, participatory, and excuse-making motives to communicate …
Appalachian Bariatric Surgery Population Descriptive Analysis, Surgical Outcomes, And Food Accessibility, Makenzie Leanne Barr
Appalachian Bariatric Surgery Population Descriptive Analysis, Surgical Outcomes, And Food Accessibility, Makenzie Leanne Barr
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Introduction. Overweight and obesity, diabetes, mental health issues, and lack of access to healthcare resources are frequent burdens among the Appalachian region of the United States. With morbid obesity, conventional behavioral interventions tend to fail. Bariatric surgery has been deemed the most successful treatment for morbid obesity and is performed regularly worldwide, however, the Appalachian population with the highest proportions of obesity and related co-morbidities has been poorly studied.;Aims. This dissertation aims to (1) provide a systematic review of the literature surrounding obesity and food access among Appalachian residents, (2) address the void in research of characterizing Appalachian bariatric surgery …
Using Artistic Process To Provide Outlets Of Communication, Understanding, And Healing To Improve The Well Being Of Selected Learners, Sarah Allen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Public schools in America follow a carefully structured pattern tied directly to the societies and cultures from within. While this structure may create a positive and familiar learning environment for some, others who are unfamiliar with the societal and cultural norms within public school structures, may be left behind. Some learners have simple language barriers that exclude them from activities as well as others during the school day; some choose silence out of fear or embarrassment from unknown circumstances; while others are labeled as Special Education and are not able to speak to others verbally as a "normal" child would. …
(De)Homogenizing Diaspora: An Analysis Of Indian Tamil Identities In The Us, Christabel Devadoss
(De)Homogenizing Diaspora: An Analysis Of Indian Tamil Identities In The Us, Christabel Devadoss
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Affected Behavior: Deceptive Unities In Eighteenth Century Conduct Books, Dominique Angela Bruno
Affected Behavior: Deceptive Unities In Eighteenth Century Conduct Books, Dominique Angela Bruno
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Separation Anxiety: ㅇㅔ로:Ero, Jae Hyun George Cho
Separation Anxiety: ㅇㅔ로:Ero, Jae Hyun George Cho
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Bayesian Spatio-Temporal Analysis Of Road Traffic Crashes, Amin Azimian
Bayesian Spatio-Temporal Analysis Of Road Traffic Crashes, Amin Azimian
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Contested Narratives: The Influence Of Local Remembrance On National Narratives Of Gettysburg During The 19th Century, Jarrad A. Fuoss
Contested Narratives: The Influence Of Local Remembrance On National Narratives Of Gettysburg During The 19th Century, Jarrad A. Fuoss
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Exploring Memory Of Place And Place Identity Through Narrative Inquiry: A Study Of Partisans’ Square In Uzice, Serbia, Sofija Kaljevic
Exploring Memory Of Place And Place Identity Through Narrative Inquiry: A Study Of Partisans’ Square In Uzice, Serbia, Sofija Kaljevic
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Risk And Protective Factors In African American Anxiety, Patricia Hopkins
Risk And Protective Factors In African American Anxiety, Patricia Hopkins
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Seeking To Do What’S Best For Baby: A Grounded Theory, Karen P Jagiello
Seeking To Do What’S Best For Baby: A Grounded Theory, Karen P Jagiello
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Dimensions Of Diversity In Sustained Eating Disorder Recovery In Females: A Study Of The Predictive Power Of Hope, Resilience, And Spirituality, Chelsey L Morgan
Dimensions Of Diversity In Sustained Eating Disorder Recovery In Females: A Study Of The Predictive Power Of Hope, Resilience, And Spirituality, Chelsey L Morgan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Do I Belong Here? Exploring Black Male Student Perceptions Of Retention Initiatives, Jason A Ottley
Do I Belong Here? Exploring Black Male Student Perceptions Of Retention Initiatives, Jason A Ottley
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
It Takes A Village: Collaborative Social Justice Through Choral Musicking, Natalie Shaffer
It Takes A Village: Collaborative Social Justice Through Choral Musicking, Natalie Shaffer
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
… Like Animals., Brandon Schnur
… Like Animals., Brandon Schnur
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
An Examination Of Cardiovascular Health Among Afro-Caribbean Immigrants In New York City, Sabena C Thomas
An Examination Of Cardiovascular Health Among Afro-Caribbean Immigrants In New York City, Sabena C Thomas
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Fear Of Pain Across The Adult Lifespan, Casey D Wright
Fear Of Pain Across The Adult Lifespan, Casey D Wright
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
No abstract provided.
Dietary Intake And Body Composition Changes During A 12-Week Weight Loss Trial In Middle-Aged And Older Men, Allison Marie Morris
Dietary Intake And Body Composition Changes During A 12-Week Weight Loss Trial In Middle-Aged And Older Men, Allison Marie Morris
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Middle-aged adults suffer from the highest rates of obesity in the nation. Obesity is not only a risk factor for cardiovascular-related chronic disease, it is also associated with decreased functional status in aging populations. Depletion of lean mass is a concerning consequence of intentional weight loss. However, efforts to attenuate loss of lean mass with weight loss are often limited to older adults. Understanding body composition changes that occur during intentional weight loss and factors to limit the loss of lean mass during weight loss in middle aged adults are needed reduce and prevent adverse outcomes in old age. The …
The Moscow We All Seek: Performing The Role Of Vershinin In Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters, Richard Mugrage
The Moscow We All Seek: Performing The Role Of Vershinin In Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters, Richard Mugrage
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In this document, I will give a detailed account of my preparation, rehearsal and performance process, and finally, will evaluate and assess the outcome of my contributions and experiences as I performed the role of Vershinin in Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters. Throughout the duration of this production, I was challenged and also rewarded by my struggles and discoveries while creating a complex character for the stage. The preparation for my role in the play consisted of using different acting techniques that I studied while at West Virginia University as well as research I compiled about life in Russia during …
Personality, Sleep, And Mortality, Shantel Spears
Personality, Sleep, And Mortality, Shantel Spears
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Personality traits and sleep are associated with health and longevity; however, no investigation has examined whether sleep is a pathway linking personality to mortality risk. Thus, we tested this effect across a 20-year mortality follow-up period in the Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS) cohort (N = 3,253; M age = 47.03 years, SD = 12.39, range = 20-75), using proportional hazards in a structural equation modeling (SEM) framework. Openness was the only trait predictor of death risk. Daytime sleepiness and short and long sleep duration also emerged as predictors of mortality risk. We found indirect effects for neuroticism, …
Characterization Of Marital Violence Using Data From Six Countries In The World Health Organization World Mental Health Survey Initiative, Cara Mangine Stokes
Characterization Of Marital Violence Using Data From Six Countries In The World Health Organization World Mental Health Survey Initiative, Cara Mangine Stokes
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive global public health problem that occurs in all settings and cultural groups. Traditionally, IPV research has largely focused on identifying risk factors from those who have already been victimized. In contrast to descriptive statistics, this project utilized predictive modeling methods to develop a robust model to predict risk for IPV, defined as moderate physical violence occurring within current marriages. Data for this project come from six countries participating in the World Health Organization (WHO) World Mental Health (WMH) Survey Initiative. Analyses capitalized on the availability of data containing detailed pre-marital factors from both …
Recollection, Tiera Tanner
Recollection, Tiera Tanner
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This written thesis is the accompanying documentation of my Masters of Fine Art thesis exhibition --- recollection. This exhibition presented a collection of oil paintings of created over three years in the graduate program through the College of Creative Arts at West Virginia University. My personal experiences during this time directly affected the paintings displayed through this exhibition, including marriage, deployment, and the birth of my first child. Each of my created works references a photograph of a family member or myself. These images capture moments in time and can reflect a narrative to the audience, along with ideas of …
Religiousness And Political Attitudes In Adolescence, Rebecca Olson
Religiousness And Political Attitudes In Adolescence, Rebecca Olson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Adolescent civic engagement has been shown to uniquely develop in certain contexts. However, few studies have examined the potential role of religiousness on youth's budding political attitudes about social issues. Religious organizations provide a particular atmosphere for civic development as these institutions and their members often have unique political outlooks. Youth who are associated with religious organizations (i.e. institutional religion), feel connected to a higher power (i.e. spirituality), or have certain religious beliefs (i.e. religious conservatism) may hold specific political attitudes about social issues including capital punishment, euthanasia, abortion, and environmentalism. Further, Social Domain Theory posits that informational assumptions, or …
Understanding Transgender Prejudice Through The Lens Of Emotion, Holly N. Fitzgerald
Understanding Transgender Prejudice Through The Lens Of Emotion, Holly N. Fitzgerald
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Transgender individuals report facing incidents of discrimination often in all aspects of their lives (James et al., 2016). A potential way to combat the discrimination transgender people face is through reducing transgender prejudice. However, it is not yet known what comprises transgender prejudice. Some research has found that emotions may be the more predominant determinant of prejudice, as opposed to stereotypes (Dasgupta, Desteno, Williams, & Hunsinger, 2009; Haddock, Zanna, & Esses, 1993a; Smith, 1993). Thus, the present research sought to identify the specific emotions associated with transgender prejudice. In Study 1, participants completed explicit and implicit measures of prejudice and …