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Kierkegaard's Dialectical Self-Creation: Implications For Counselors., Lorraine Angela Dopson

Theses and Dissertations

The counselor brings to the counseling relationship certain assumptions regarding human nature, its limits, possibilities and processes. Usually these assumptions are not articulated and sometimes they are not known. Counseling, as an endeavor which touches human lives, requires examination of its premises. The purpose of this study is to construct a philosophical basis for the counseling relationship based upon the works of Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855), a rich source of such information.The study, which is literary in form, undertakes an indepth examination of those psychological aspects of Kierkegaard's major works which are especially relevant to understanding and facilitating the work of …

Perceived Leadership Styles And Assertive Characteristics Of Graduates From Four Types Of Nursing Programs In Eastern North Dakota And Western Minnesota., Lazette Bevers Chang-Yit

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to test for differences in perceived leadership styles and assertive characteristics among graduates from a diploma, and associate degree, a four-year baccalaureate, and an upper-division baccalaureate nursing program. Two research questions were asked: (1) Are there significant differences in perceived leadership styles among graduates of the four programs? and (2) Are there significant differences in perceived assertive characteristics among graduates of the four programs? The sample was comprised of thirty-five diploma, forty-two associate degree, twenty-four baccalaureate, an eighteen upper-division baccalaureate nursing students who were all within a few days of graduation. Three instruments were …

A Comparison Of Children In The All-Day, Alternate Day Kindergarten With Children In The Half-Day, Everyday Kindergarten In Self Concept, Academic, And Social Development At The Kindergarten And Fourth Grade Levels., Cheryl Lynn Smith

Theses and Dissertations

The principal purpose of this study was to : (1) compare the all day, alternate day kindergarten with the half-day, everyday kindergarten in relation to the self concept, academic, and social development of the children; and (2) obtain a comparative evaluation of children in relation to self concept, academic, and social development at the fourth grade level.

In relation to the principal purpose, five research questions were framed. The first three questions represented the major focus with the last two serving in a subsidiary role. The first question sought to determine if the kindergarten children from the all-day, alternate day …

A Comparison Of Film And Written Presentations In The Pretraining For Group Experiences., Ellen Joy Muller

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The purpose of this study was to examine four different forms of pregroup training to determine their comparative effectiveness. Four randomly-assigned training groups and a control group were used. The four training methods were film and written material combined, film only, written material only and inappropriate written material. The criterion measures were selected to survey personality factors, behavioral preferences, and general knowledge. Personality factors were assessed with the Personality Orientation Inventory (POI). The Reaction to Group Situation Test (RGST) was used to survey behavioral tendencies and the Pre-Group Experience Checklist (PGEC) was used to evaluate the level of appropriate group …

The Effect Of Assertiveness Training On The Self-Concepts Of Seventh And Eighth Grade Parochial School Students., Jo Ann Gundry

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The major purpose of this study was to develop an assertiveness training program for children and measure its effect on their self-concepts. Another purpose of the study was to examine the correlation between assertiveness and self-concept.The subjects in this study consisted of seventh and eighth grade students who were enrolled in parochial schools during the 1979-1980 school year. The experimental group attended Sacred Heart Grade School in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The group consisted of 48 seventh graders, 24 females and 24 males; 46 eighth graders, 26 females and 20 males. The control group attended St. Frances de Sales and …

The Effects Of Counselor Clothing Upon College Students' Perceptions Of Counselor Core Dimensions And Willingness To Discuss Various Concerns, Stuart John Waltonen

Theses and Dissertations

The major purpose of this study was to determine whether counselors' clothing would significantly affect college students' perceptions of counselor core dimensions and students' Willingness to discuss academic, career and personal concerns. Another purpose was to determine if the sex of the student and the sex of the counselor were significantly related to the students' perceptions of counselor core dimensions and students' Willingness to discuss concerns.The subjects consisted of 58 female and 53 male undergraduate students at the University of North Dakota. A 2 x 5 x 2 (sex of student x form of clothing x sex of counselor) factorial …

Social Participation Of Postparental Couples And A Reflective Look At Marital Satisfaction, Gary S. Garland

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No abstract provided.

The Effects Of An Off-Season Weight Training And Conditioning Program On The Shoulder Flexibility And Strength Of University Of North Dakota Football Players, Robert D. Bollinger

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No abstract provided.

Sex, Sickness And Statehood: The Influence Of Victorian Medical Opinion On Self-Government In Utah, E. Victoria Grover-Swank

Theses and Dissertations

In the struggle for self-government which occupied the Mormon population of Utah between their entry into the Great Basin in 1847 and statehood in 1896, the issue of polygamy dominated public discussion. The non-Mormon population of the United States generally objected to the practice of polygamy, in large part because of Victorian attitudes towards sexual activity and the presumed physical and mental results of violating Victorian sexual norms. It was assumed by most Americans that polygamy, by violating those norms, caused real physical damage to the Latter-day Saints in Utah; damage that disqualified them from holding full and equal political …

Utah's Anti-Polygamy Society, 1878-1884, Barbara Hayward

Theses and Dissertations

The Anti-Polygamy Society was established in 1878 to try to encourage Congress to abolish the practice of plural marriage tn Utah Territory. In the brief time that it existed, the women of this Utah-based group sent petitions, circulars, and letters to Congress and many leaders of the country urging that laws be passed to end polygamy. Much of their work was also carried out in the society's newspaper, the Anti-polygamy Standard.

By the time that laws were passed that restricted polygamy, the Anti-polygamy Society no longer existed. Nonetheless, the society was important in the anti-polygamy crusade because it was …

Energy Assistance Programs For The Poor, 1975-1980, Sharon R. Ericson

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No abstract provided.

Procedures For Success In Obtaining Title Iv-C (Pl 95-561) "Improvement Of Educational Practices" Grants Among School Districts In North Dakota, Elizabeth Ann Molland

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No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Federally Funded Fuel Assistance Program In North Dakota And Minnesota : 1977-1980, Martha Kay Parker

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No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Fringe Benefit Employee Social Security Taxes Paid By The Employer, Larry Dale Van Ruler

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No abstract provided.

Hormone Action On Carbohydrate Metabolism In Rabbit Liver., Gerald Anthony Rufo Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

Excessively high or insufficient levels of glucose in the blood results in dysfunctioning of vital biological processes; therefore mammals possess mechanisms for maintaining blood glucose concentration within relatively narrow limits. Various hormones act to regulate blood glucose concentration.

An Investigation Into The Criterion Validity Of The C:R:F And The Dial, Marlene Margaret Lewis

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No abstract provided.

The Effectiveness Of Informal Screening In The Identification Of Basic Concept Deficiencies, Margaret Dale

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No abstract provided.

Loneliness: A Study Of Adult Clinic Patients With Metastatic Cancer, Katherine Norfleet Berry

Theses and Dissertations

Loneliness is a topic of growing concern in the literature. Despite inherent difficulties in measuring such a personal experience, the present study was undertaken in order to gain knowledge concerning emotional needs of the dying cancer patient.

The conceptual frameworks for loneliness of Francis and Brown were combined and added to Bowen’s theory of “family reaction to death” to formulate the framework for this research. The relationship of secondary loneliness among adult clinic patients with metastatic cancer, and openness of their relationship system with a significant other was explored using the structured interview method. The loneliness scale and relationship system …

The Effects Of Prepared Childbirth On Length Of Labor In Low-Risk Primiparae, Beth S. Mollick

Theses and Dissertations

The hypothesis that prepared low-risk primiparae would experience shorter labors than unprepared low-risk primiparae was not upheld in the findings of the present study. The findings of the present study did appear to validate the findings of several other similar studies which reported no differences in length of labor between prepared and unprepared women. Suggestions for further study of some questions raised by the present study have been made.

The World And Joseph Smith, Lane D. Ward

Theses and Dissertations

It is felt by some historians that Joseph Smith was a product of his environment; that his teachings were the amplifications of religious doctrines surrounding his life experience in early America.
Some writings which have been published show similarities between Joseph's "Mormonism" and contemporary religions.
It should be rememebered, however, that if Joseph Smith's call, as restorer, were all that he professed it to be (and he was not alone in that profession), there would, indeed, exist paralleling truths surrounding his "restored" gospel. For, as Joseph tells us, the gospel was preached from the beginning. If that is true, we …

Efficacy Of Salinomycin On Infections Of Plasmodium Berghei In Male Icr Mice, Anthony Stephen Tokarz

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this study was to determine whether or not salinomycin, a drug with proven effectiveness against intestinal sporozoan parasites, has any effect on the survival time of mice infected with P. berghei.

An Analysis Of The Fit Of The Negative Binomial Distribution To Frequencies Of Episodes Of Illness, Philip Melville Brennan Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, much interest has been shown in "modeling," or fitting, primary care data to known statistical distributions. Specifically, much work has been done in studying the distributions of episodes of illness and consultations in family practices. This thesis will examine the utility of the negative binomial distribution's fit to family practice data.

Wolf: A Screenplay, Thompson Crane-Baker

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A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Theatre at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Clean Technique Intermittent Catheterization As An Alternative To The Indwelling Urethral Catheter, Christine Heuston Lessels

Theses and Dissertations

Research has documented numerous risks and complications in the use of indwelling urethral catheters.¹ In spite of this, indwelling catheters are still widely used for the management of incontinence.²

During the past four decades, studies have shown that incontinence can be managed or resolved in many patients by using intermittent catheterization. Early investigators used elaborate sterile technique and included only patients with neurogenic bladder as a result of spinal cord injury.³ Later studies showed favorable results in patients with incontinence of non-traumatic etiology--even in patients previously dependent on an indwelling urethral catheter.⁴ The early literature on …

The Relationship Between Maternal Self-Concept And Demonstration Of Adaptive Behavior, Barbara Woodland Fleming

Theses and Dissertations

The study examined whether adaptive maternal behaviors correlated with a positive self-concept measurement. The adaptive behaviors observed were those which the literature suggested indicate a positive response to the changes of the puerperium. The study aimed at assisting the nurse in assessing the self-concept level of clients. The researcher also hoped to contribute to the continued development of nursing theories and the application of the theories to the arena of clinical practice.

Autonomic Responses Of Normals And Depressives To Stress Inducing Stimuli, Dennis Donat

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A group of depressed (N=10) and a group of normal (N=10) were presented a series of stressor stimuli to assess several parameters of their physiological responses to these stimuli. The results indicated that the groups did not differ in their relative tendency to show maximal response specificity (consistently responding to stress with a maximum response in the same channel) or pattern stereotypy (the tendency to respond consistently in all physiological channels relative to each other). A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), of the levels of the physiological channels under conditions of rest, anticipation, and stress revealed a significant group effect. …

The Learning Package As An Instructional Tool For Non-Certified Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Personnel, Daniel James Gartrell

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The population of non-certified pre-kindergarten teachers in northern Minnesota have encountered problems in obtaining formal, on- campus teaching instruction. "Self Concept Development and the Teacher- Child Relationship" was one of many learning packages developed at Bemidji State University to assist the population. The dissertation was a response to two topics of inquiry about the population and the learning package: (A) What are typical pre-package responses by the population toward young children in respect to self concept development? (B) How effective is the learning package as an instructional tool intended to facilitate the internalization of principles relating to self concept development? …

The Independent Public Accountant's Legal Liability To Third Parties When Attesting To Financial Statements, Gregory S. Furness

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No abstract provided.

Privacy - A Contemporary Management Problem, Harvey Greenberg

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No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Transitional Object Attachments In Early Childhood And Psychological Functioning In Later Life, Keith Cohen

Theses and Dissertations

This study focused upon assessing various relationships between the presence or absence of a transitional object in early childhood and aspects of psychological functioning in later life. The nature of the inanimate object attachments were determined by stringent criteria involving both self- and parental-reports. Personality differences were found between those subjects demonstrating strong singular attachments that persisted for a considerable period of time and those having no such significant attachments. The nature of what might be considered optimal object attachments was discussed in light of the findings.