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A Comparison Of Academic Success In High School Spanish One Classes Between Hispanic And Non-Hispanic Surname Students, Joshua David Runyan
A Comparison Of Academic Success In High School Spanish One Classes Between Hispanic And Non-Hispanic Surname Students, Joshua David Runyan
Theses Digitization Project
This study attemps to discover whether there is a difference in the academic performance of Spanish surname students in high school Spanish 1 language classrooms over their non-Spanish surname counterparts.
Critical Thinking And Ideology: A Study Of Composition's Secondary Curricula, Jonathan Barney Anderson
Critical Thinking And Ideology: A Study Of Composition's Secondary Curricula, Jonathan Barney Anderson
Theses Digitization Project
In 1992 Maxine Hairston "Diversity, Ideology, and Teaching Writing" claimed that instead of teaching writing and critical thinking skills, First year Composition (FYC) instructors were instead using their classrooms as coercive political platforms that were detrimental to students' educational needs.
Domestic Violence And Physical Child Abuse: Do Social Workers See The Risk?, Virginia Faye Johnson
Domestic Violence And Physical Child Abuse: Do Social Workers See The Risk?, Virginia Faye Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to look at whether domestic violence is being viewed as a risk factor in homes where there is also physical child abuse. Historically a misconception has existed that child abuse occurs in a vacuum of sorts, isolated from other family problems.
High Fidelity: Adapting Narcissism To Film, Kristina Lyn Smolenski
High Fidelity: Adapting Narcissism To Film, Kristina Lyn Smolenski
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis demonstrates how the film High Fidelity successfully adapts the book through both point of view and the sound track to reveal Rob's narcissism and his growth as a character.
Depression And Its Causes In Women Recovering From Substance Abuse, Angelica Silvia Garcia, Coralyn Finlayson Mccabe
Depression And Its Causes In Women Recovering From Substance Abuse, Angelica Silvia Garcia, Coralyn Finlayson Mccabe
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to determine the extent environmental problems such as family history of substance abuse, loneliness and lack of support contribute to high levels of depression for substance abusing women seeking recovery in residential treatment facilities.
English Language Institute In Greece: A Business Proposal, Roumpini Alkaterini Papadomichelaki, Lash Keith Vance
English Language Institute In Greece: A Business Proposal, Roumpini Alkaterini Papadomichelaki, Lash Keith Vance
Theses Digitization Project
The aim of this project is to propose a model for a private English language school in Greece with an emphasis on English for business purposes.
Measuring Parental Involvement Utilizing The Experience Sampling Methodology, Kim Carmelite Metcalfe
Measuring Parental Involvement Utilizing The Experience Sampling Methodology, Kim Carmelite Metcalfe
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the current study was, in general, to use the Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM) to more accurately assess the types of behaviors that mothers and fathers engage in with their sons and daughters and the amount of time they spend engaged in those behaviors when compared to each other.
Handbook On Eating Disorders For Dance Teachers: A Guide To Understanding Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa And Promoting Proper Nutrition In Young Female Dancers, Jennifer Tena Krogman
Handbook On Eating Disorders For Dance Teachers: A Guide To Understanding Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa And Promoting Proper Nutrition In Young Female Dancers, Jennifer Tena Krogman
Theses Digitization Project
This project discusses the problem of eating disorders in dancers. The development of eating disorders can be attributed to sociocultural development, and psychological factors. Dance places an emphasis on thinness, and the pressure to obtain ideal standards of thinness appear to be particularly salient in the development of eating disorders in dancers.
Teamwork And Place-Based Curriculum And Instruction In Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Mary Kay Bider
Teamwork And Place-Based Curriculum And Instruction In Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Mary Kay Bider
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to apply the theories of John Dewey's experiential learning, providing the foundation of place-based curriculum incorporating community investigation, outdoor education, and project-based learning into an EFL curriculum.
Does Postformal Thinking Facilitate Recovery From Grief And Promote Well-Being During Bereavement In Widows?, Sharon Lee Sanders
Does Postformal Thinking Facilitate Recovery From Grief And Promote Well-Being During Bereavement In Widows?, Sharon Lee Sanders
Theses Digitization Project
Widows were assessed on four measures relating to recovery from bereavement: postformal thinking (measured as dialectical thinking), recovery from grief (measured as past feelings and present feelings), well-being (measured by three subscales: autonomy, environmental mastery, and positive relations with others), and age at time of participation. Eighty participants completed and returned questionnaires. It was hypothesized that age of the participant and the development of postformal thinking would predict higher scores on recovery from grief and well-being. Analysis was performed using a Structural Equation Model with a comparative fit index (CFI) of .98. Results showed that age and postformal thinking did …
Does Postformal Thinking Facilitate Recovery From Grief And Promote Well-Being During Bereavement In Widows?, Sharon Lee Sanders
Does Postformal Thinking Facilitate Recovery From Grief And Promote Well-Being During Bereavement In Widows?, Sharon Lee Sanders
Theses Digitization Project
Widows were assessed on four measures relating to recovery from bereavement: postformal thinking (measured as dialectical thinking), recovery from grief (measured as past feelings and present feelings), well-being (measured by three subscales: autonomy, environmental mastery, and positive relations with others), and age at time of participation.
A Content Analysis Of Value-Based Advertising Strategies On The Internet, Ali Caglar Kepekci
A Content Analysis Of Value-Based Advertising Strategies On The Internet, Ali Caglar Kepekci
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to analyze the contents of various web sites to determine whether they implement value-based advertising strategies relative to the level of buyer involvement.
A Study Of Variables Associated With Re-Arrest Among Graduates Of A Juvenile Diversion Program, Eileen Gail Holguin, Melody June O'Neill
A Study Of Variables Associated With Re-Arrest Among Graduates Of A Juvenile Diversion Program, Eileen Gail Holguin, Melody June O'Neill
Theses Digitization Project
The Home Run Program that operates in San Bernardino County was developed to address rehabilitation of high-risk youthful offenders using a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) approach to treatment. Despite the fact the program was developed to address recidivism among a delinquent population, recidivism continues to be an issue for participants. This study evaluated specific social and demographic factors and the bearing they had on successful rehabilitation outcome.
Characteristics Of Male Childhood Sexual Abuse, Teresa Solomon Billings, Judith Gardner Simolke
Characteristics Of Male Childhood Sexual Abuse, Teresa Solomon Billings, Judith Gardner Simolke
Theses Digitization Project
The current study investigated characteristics and case variables of sexually abused male children, and how those variables affect the outcome of cases investigated by Child Protective Services. Data was obtained from the RIverside County Department of Social Services, Child Welfare System/Case Management System. It was found that the largest percentages of perpetrators were the siblings of the victims.
Performance Of Older People At Different Levels Of Task Complexity, Deepanwita Mohanty
Performance Of Older People At Different Levels Of Task Complexity, Deepanwita Mohanty
Theses Digitization Project
Technological innovations and career changes have made the workers need for training/retraining an important issue in organizations. However, due to presumed age differences in the ability to benefit from training, employers are sometimes concerned about spending money on training for older workers. This study investigated the relationship of age with attitude about computer training (self-efficacy and anxiety) and training performance at different levels of task complexity.
Is Concept Mapping An Effective Tool For Evaluation Of Student Learning In Science?, Linda Jean Foster
Is Concept Mapping An Effective Tool For Evaluation Of Student Learning In Science?, Linda Jean Foster
Theses Digitization Project
Concept mapping is a metacognitive learning strategy which often improves a learner's ability to construct new knowledge. This action research project was intended to determine the level of effectiveness of concept mapping as a student learning intervention. Students in two high school science classes constructed concept maps before and after instruction during a unit of study about volcanoes. The maps were analyzed for increases in complexity and indications of learning. The concept maps were then compared for differences by groups based on volcano unit test scores. Based on the analysis of the matched pairs of concept maps, those maps which …
Latino Cultural Beliefs, Attitudes, And Utilization Patterns Of Mental Health Services, Martha Sonia Garza, Araceli Bueno Powers
Latino Cultural Beliefs, Attitudes, And Utilization Patterns Of Mental Health Services, Martha Sonia Garza, Araceli Bueno Powers
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore the patterns of utilization of mental health services in the Latino community. Fifty male and female adult Latinos in the general population of San Bernardino County and Riverside County were surveyed. The questionnaire consisted of demographic information and information on beliefs and attitudes about subjects' help seeking behaviors.
Learning In The Absence Of Learning?: Biologically Constrained Sex Differences In Response To Emotional And Sexual Intimacy, William Todd Abraham
Learning In The Absence Of Learning?: Biologically Constrained Sex Differences In Response To Emotional And Sexual Intimacy, William Todd Abraham
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this work was to integrate multiple levels of analysis in an attempt to clarify our understanding of a wealth of data examining sexual and emotional intimacy. The current work presented an empirical attempt to reconcile the notion of biologically constrained behavior with a perspective emphasizing evolved psychological mechanisms.
Business English For Special Purposes As A Negotiated, Strategic Competence, Chi-Chieh Liu
Business English For Special Purposes As A Negotiated, Strategic Competence, Chi-Chieh Liu
Theses Digitization Project
The aim of this project is to provide a curriculum designed specifically on the basis of negotiated and strategic competence, which will meet the needs of the business world.
A Guide To A Brain-Based Approach To Thematic, Interdisciplinary Teaching, Deborah Marie Ferguson
A Guide To A Brain-Based Approach To Thematic, Interdisciplinary Teaching, Deborah Marie Ferguson
Theses Digitization Project
This project promotes an interdisciplinary approach to classroom instruction as an alternative to sequential instruction typically practiced in public schools. Specifically targeted are thematic, interdisciplinary teaching strategies.
Environmental Fairs: An Examination Of The 1999 Inland Empire Environmental Expo, Bruce Vincent Broxson
Environmental Fairs: An Examination Of The 1999 Inland Empire Environmental Expo, Bruce Vincent Broxson
Theses Digitization Project
This project articulates the foundational purpose for environmental fairs and how they encourage an environmentally literate and responsible citizenry.
The Barriers In Custodial Grandparenting, Sheila Grant
The Barriers In Custodial Grandparenting, Sheila Grant
Theses Digitization Project
The quantitative study attempted to examine the barriers and challenges of grandparents raising grandchildren. The primary focus is to explore the problems and concerns to determine what are the specific needs of these redefined families. The researcher employed a questionnaire with some closed and open-ended questions, pertaining to the problems and concerns of custodial grandparents. Twenty-five grandparents in San Bernardino County were interviewed to obtain data regarding this issue. The findings of the study revealed that grandparents and grandchildren both are in need of internal and external resources to enhance, empower and support their inner ability to adjust and cope …
Cougar Swing: A Web Site Model Curriculum Devoted Toward Improving Hitting Productivity For Varsity Baseball Competition, Jake Nathan Gansereit
Cougar Swing: A Web Site Model Curriculum Devoted Toward Improving Hitting Productivity For Varsity Baseball Competition, Jake Nathan Gansereit
Theses Digitization Project
The main goal of this project is to develop a curriculum for hitting by designing an instructional web site and evaluation unit for high school baseball players at Canyon Springs High School.
The Effect Of A Lesbian Woman's Coming-Out Experience On Her Psychological Well-Being, Carrie Elizabeth Allen, Cheryl Marie Hughes
The Effect Of A Lesbian Woman's Coming-Out Experience On Her Psychological Well-Being, Carrie Elizabeth Allen, Cheryl Marie Hughes
Theses Digitization Project
This study was performed to provide social workers with knowledge about the psychosocial risks of a lesbian client's coming-out event. A survey was administered consisting of 22 questions and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depressed Mood Scale (CES-D).
The Effects Of New Members On Perceived Group Cohesion, Kristie Lynn Bott, Michele Dawn Reed
The Effects Of New Members On Perceived Group Cohesion, Kristie Lynn Bott, Michele Dawn Reed
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Communications Effect On Employee Anxiety And Loyalty During A Merger, Howard Edward La Beur
Communications Effect On Employee Anxiety And Loyalty During A Merger, Howard Edward La Beur
Theses Digitization Project
Only in about 35 percent of mergers do companies meet their pre-merger goals. One cause of these failures is attributed to the unstable work environment created by a pending merger. Previous research has focused on post-merger attitudes of employees. The purpose of the current study was to explore communication processes in announcing a merger. Scenarios were used to simulate merger announcements.
Human Sexuality Knowledge And Attitudes Among Graduate Social Work Students, Denette Michelle Wilson
Human Sexuality Knowledge And Attitudes Among Graduate Social Work Students, Denette Michelle Wilson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to obtain empirical evidence regarding the knowledge and attitudes among graduate social work students. It examines the relationship between age, previous sex education, marital status and the amount of human sexuality knowledge.
Effects Of Supervisor-Subordinate Exchange Relationship Quality On Subordinate Self-Efficacy Mediated By Performance Feedback, Kimberly Anne Koller
Effects Of Supervisor-Subordinate Exchange Relationship Quality On Subordinate Self-Efficacy Mediated By Performance Feedback, Kimberly Anne Koller
Theses Digitization Project
The quality of the relationship between supervisors and subordinates strongly influences a variety of important work-related attitudes and behaviors, which consequently impact organizational effectiveness.
Variation In Research Assignments Across The Community College Curriculum, Patricia Ann Hadjibabaie
Variation In Research Assignments Across The Community College Curriculum, Patricia Ann Hadjibabaie
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis aims to show ways in which research assignments vary, despite the oft-held assumption that these assignments are fundamentally the same, regardless of discipline. for this purpose, research assignments were collected from insructors at one community college. These assignments were analyzed in terms of the following six dimensions: assignment title; topic selection; purpose; approach; format; and source requirements. The assignments were then examined for patterns in their variations across the disciplines, and across instructors within the same discipline. The findings reveal variation along each of the six dimensions. Assignment titles were perhaps the most variable; in fact, in many …
The Effects Of Pubertal Timing On Deviant Behaviors In Adolescent Females, Angela Sadowski
The Effects Of Pubertal Timing On Deviant Behaviors In Adolescent Females, Angela Sadowski
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research project was to examine the relationship between age at menarche and the development of behavior problems. The research was designed to determine if there is any significance to the hypothesis that early maturing girls engage in more problematic behaviors than their on-time or later maturing peer.