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Psychometric Evaluation Of A Brief Measure For Body Image Concerns Related To Breast Appearance, Sivanne Mendelson

Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024

The complexity of breast-specific body image concerns among women considering cosmetic breast surgery (CBS) underscores the need for a nuanced assessment tool. Despite numerous existing body image measures, there remains a need for a concise, validated instrument focusing on satisfaction with breast appearance. The development of the Breast Appearance Concerns Scale (BACS) aimed at assessing the multifaceted nature of breast-specific concerns through a patient centered lens within a population of otherwise healthy young adult women. The BACS was developed through a comprehensive review of existing literature and refined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, in addition to Rasch measurement analysis. …

An Analysis Of The Relationship Between A Novice Educator Support Team And The Self-Efficacy Of Beginning Teachers In Elementary, Middle, And High Schools, Bailey Holmquist

Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024

Over the last twenty years, there has been an increase in teacher turnover and, in attempts to mitigate this issue, states and school districts have developed novice teacher mentoring programs. A Large Suburban School District implemented a novice teacher mentoring program during the 2021–2022 school year with the goal of providing novice teachers with a larger system of support to increase retention rates. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between novice teacher perceptions of a mentoring program and novice teacher perceptions of self–efficacy. Novice teachers (i.e., 1 to 3 years of teaching experience) received a survey …

Investigating The Experiences Of Evangelical Couples Coping With Painful Intercourse During Early Marriage, Arielle Hodges

Faculty Publications - Department of Communication and Cinematic Arts

Women who internalize evangelical purity messages face heightened risk for persistent pain or difficulty with penile-vaginal intercourse. Drawing on research in communication, psychology, and sexual medicine, the aim of this multilevel qualitative study is to increase understanding of how evangelical couples communicatively cope with painful intercourse and the memorable messages they believe contribute to their experiences of coping. This study involved conducting qualitative interviews with 20 evangelical married couples (40 total spouses) who currently or recently experienced a wife's persistent pain during (attempted) penile-vaginal intercourse and 16 female clinicians (pelvic floor therapists and mental health professionals) who regularly work with …

A Case Study Of Technology Integration At A Community College During A Disruption Of Learning Due To A Global Pandemic, Cara Suzanne Barth-Fagan

Dissertations

This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the financial stress, digital divide, and inequalities in educational opportunities that arose during this period. However, it also acknowledges the advantages of remote learning, such as flexible scheduling, individualized learning, and global collaboration. The study design used was qualitative, aiming to identify the perceived levels of student engagement and support between faculty and students, and the perceived levels of success of completing a blended learning course in an online, hybrid, or hyflex format during a global pandemic. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance …

Commencement Program (Fall 2024), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program (Spring 2024), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Māyā And Mokṣa: Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya's Spiritual Philosophy As A Vedāntin Critique Of Kant, Nalini Bhushan, Jay L. Garfield

Philosophy: Faculty Publications

The Subject As Freedom (1930) is correctly regarded as Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya’s (henceforth KCB) magnum opus. This text relies on a set of ideas and evolves from a set of concerns that KCB develops more explicitly in two essays written both before and after that text, which might be regarded as its intellectual bookends. Those ideas are important and fascinating in their own right. They also illuminate KCB’s engagement with Kant and with the Vedānta tradition as well as his understanding of freedom itself, including its soteriological dimension. These two essays are “Saṅkara’s Doctrine of Māyā” (1930) and “The Advaita and …

Review Of Say Hello To My Little Friend, Michael F. Russo

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Mixed Messages: Reflections On Multiethnic Identity And Narratives In Youth Ministry Pedagogy, Joel Mayward

Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology

Drawing upon the work of Gloria E. Anzaldúa and Paul Ricoeur, this article presents a personal and scholarly reflection on the author’s multiethnic identity and how such identities may benefit youth ministry pedagogies and perspectives. The author explains Anzaldúa’s notion of nepantla alongside Ricoeur’s concepts of “narrative identity” and “social imaginary,” then demonstrates how these two thinkers’ perspectives can be interwoven and applied by educators and youth ministry practitioners. Ultimately, in sharing about his “mixed” heritage, the author contends that multiethnic individuals can serve as bridge-builders between cultures and generations.

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Facilitation And Compliance With Clean Intermittent Self-Catheterization (Cisc), Abigail P. Hernandez

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

Background: The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) (4th ed.) states that toileting and toilet hygiene includes management of continence needs, including catheters and the necessary equipment to maintain bladder control (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2020b). However, the overall perspectives of occupational therapy’s role are poorly understood.

Purpose: The study's purpose was to collect data about occupational therapy (OT) practitioners' practice trends in client management of clean intermittent self-catheterization (CISC), including perceived competency, education and training, and frequency and extent of involvement in supporting clients with CISC needs.

Theoretical Framework: The study is also supported by the American Occupational Therapy Association …

The Effectiveness And Feasibility Of Telehealth Occupational Performance Coaching With Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study, Mara Sampson

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

Background: College students with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience occupational performance barriers, impeding participation. Limited evidence-based techniques are available to therapists working with this population. Telehealth Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) has been found to be an effective treatment technique for improving occupational performance and self-determination for populations outside of college students with ID.

Purpose: The purpose of this experimental case study was to test whether participation in a telehealth OPC program for college students with ID increases occupational performance, occupational satisfaction, and self-determination.

Theoretical Framework: Self-Determination Theory and the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) provide for the theoretical …

Impact Of Iadl Interventions On Discharge Readiness: Musculoskeletal Conditions In Inpatient Rehabilitation, Kasi B. Gannon

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

Background: Musculoskeletal conditions are the highest contributing cause of the need for rehabilitation globally, and are common conditions treated by occupational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation. Basic activities of daily living (BADLs) are the main focus of rehabilitation in these settings, which may leave clients unprepared to complete important higher level instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) at home.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact that instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) intervention and training has on individuals’ perceived discharge readiness and quality indicator scoring for those admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation facility with a musculoskeletal …

Sustainability, Board Composition, And Culture In It Industry Companies: The Employees’ Viewpoint, Mohammad Karimi Sani

Information Systems & Operations Management Dissertations - Archive

The first essay explores the relationship between IT investments and corporate sustainability, emphasizing the cultural milieu within which these investments transpire. While IT investments can drive efficiency, they can adversely affect sustainability. The research suggests that diversity and integrity are vital for sustainability, advocating for integration into strategic decision-making. However, it also reveals agility’s potential downside, indicating a need for businesses to balance rapid change with sustainability objectives. The findings call for a strategic reassessment of IT investments in harmony with an organization’s cultural and sustainability framework, guiding companies toward sustainable technological advancement. The second essay expands the narrative by …

The Midwest Feminist Papers: A Facsimile Edition 1980–1997. Part Ii (1984–1986), Mary Jo Deegan, Michael R. Hill

Zea E-Books Collection

Mary Jo Deegan and Michael R. Hill, compilers. The Midwest Feminist Papers: A Facsimile Edition 1980–1997, with prefaces and author indices by Mary Jo Deegan and Michael R. Hill. 3 volumes: Part II (1984–1986)

The Midwest Feminist Papers was a creative, group-generated initiative that gave voice to the scholarly questions, research interests, and social concerns of a growing cohort of Midwestern feminist sociology graduate students and their feminist faculty mentors during the last quarter of the Twentieth Century. They were active members of Midwest Sociologists for Women in Society, a regional expression of the larger national Sociologists for Women …

Why Should The Innocent Suffer? Mental Harm As Disability And The Establishment Of A Post Bellum Duty Of Care For Enemy Civilians, Solon Solomon

Fordham International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Birth Of "A Painting": You Yong Solo Exhibition, Dongpeng Wang

MA Projects

Curator Wang Dongpeng takes great pride in unveiling "The Birth of 'A Painting'," an exclusive solo exhibition by the renowned painter You Yong. In this thoughtprovoking display, You Yong harnesses the simplicity of the iPad to craft vivid artworks that capture the essence of individual lives amidst the pandemic. His pieces offer a window into the lived realities within mainland China during these challenging times. This exhibition is an invitation to an extraordinary art experience that breaks free from the confines of traditional art space, promising to leave viewers with lasting impressions. The Birth of "A Painting" stands as a …

2024 Commencement Program, Seattle University

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Prejudice In Political Campaigns, Sara Steffens

A with Honors Projects

A research paper examining traits of the highly prejudiced person according to Gordon Allport, how prejudice leads to the ten stages of genocide and an analysis of highly prejudiced political ads.

Art And Entertainment Collaboration: The Benefits And Challenges Of Auction Houses Crossover Collaborations In The Global Art Market, Yushi Chen

MA Theses

Over the past decades, crossover collaboration has become increasingly important
in the contemporary art market as an effective strategy to reach a wholly new customer segment. This research focuses on the crossover collaboration between art and entertainment by exploring the partnerships between auction houses and singers. It uses a case study as a research methodology to analyze Sotheby’s partnerships with three famous singers, including Nigo, T.O.P., and Jay Chou, by which the auction house successfully entered the Asian art market. The research found that these examples have demonstrated Sotheby’s how has integrated crossover collaboration into its sustainable competitive advantages. The …

Paths To The Abstraction: Kandinsky And Rothko, Vera Schueler

MA Theses

This thesis explores the artistic journeys of Kandinsky and Rothko, focusing on underlying motivations that led them towards the realm of abstraction. Kandinsky and Rothko played pivotal roles in the development and advancement of abstraction in the art world. They shared the belief that only non-figurative art had the power to convey deep meaning and evoke profound emotions, going beyond mere representation of the physical world. Despite their divergent artistic paths, artists were united by the idea of the transformative power of artistic expression and aimed to transcend to the viewer the energy and concepts of their vision through delving …

Bouguereau’S Vampires: Navigating Transgressive Desire In Dante Et Virgile, Angelina Diamante

MA Theses

This thesis investigates William Bouguereau’s Dante et Virgile (1850) in the context of nineteenth century vampire literature, emerging as the seminal text on the matter. Through a cross-discipline examination of Dante’s Divina Commedia (ca. 1308–1321), and two canonical works of Gothic vampire fiction — John Polidori’s The Vampyre (1819) and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla (1872), respectively — prominent affinities are articulated. Comprising a broad scope, this text propounds a panoptic argument that such consonance is demonstrative of a reconciliation between the classical and Gothic, forged by nuances of the composition’s own nineteenth century — the Byronic hero, homoeroticism, Neoclassicism, …

Canvas Creations Hub, Mengting Yan

MA Projects

This is a business plan about CCH that has not been implemented. With the
rapid development of the Internet in China, e-commerce market has come into the
period of explosive growth after more than ten years of market cultivation. Recently, the amount of APP online shopping in one year has exceeded 40 trillion yuan. In this situation, traditional enterprises are getting involved into e-commerce. This paper studies the situation of the e-commerce market and the art derivatives industry, elaborates the market opportunities, and makes an economic analysis of the operation of art derivatives APPs, which can be used as a …

Art Therapy Business Plan, Jiayu Ou

MA Projects

The existing need or problem that my venture will address is the lack of access and affordability of art therapy services for people who need psychological and emotional support. Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses various forms of art, such as painting, drawing, sculpting, etc., to help clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health issues. Art therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment, where clients can explore their feelings, develop their skills, and build their resilience through art creation. However, art therapy services are often limited by the availability and …

Heart Neighbors Art Café Business Plan, Wei Hsuan Chen

MA Projects

Heart Neighbors Art Café is a unique establishment that combines a coffee shop with an art gallery, aimed at creating a vibrant cultural hub in the Wenshan District of Taipei City. Our mission extends beyond serving delicious coffee and providing a comfortable environment; we aspire to foster community cohesion and cultural exchange through the power of art. The philosophy of Heart Neighbors Café is to use coffee to open the heart doors between strangers and art as a means of self-expression. Through respect, inclusivity, and attentive listening, individuals accompany each other, bringing warmth to every lonely soul. The fusion of …

Burnout And Coping Strategies Among Nursing Students In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Hassan N. Moafa, Paul Reinald B Garcia, Khadega A Alhefnawy,, Maria Jocelyn B. Natividad, Mukhlid Alshammari, Mohammed Aljohani, Hammad Ali Fadlelmola

Health Professions Education

Background: Saudi Arabia hosts a total of 39 nursing colleges dispersed across various regions. Nursing students are confronted with multiple stressors during their educational journey. We aim in this study to assess burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire (MBI) and different coping strategies among undergraduate nursing students at the College of Nursing at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: We utilized a questionnaire to execute a cross-sectional study on nursing students. We gathered data through a stratified convenient sample, whereby participants voluntarily contributed their responses. The questionnaire collected information on sociodemographic variables, as well as their scores on the …

The Effect Of Extracurricular Involvement On Teacher Job Satisfaction And Self-Efficacy, Andrew Entrekin

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the effect of teachers' extracurricular involvement on their job satisfaction and self-efficacy. It analyzes a single school district in Alabama and investigates potential factors in the declining teacher graduation rates and high teacher turnover in Alabama. This study addresses the gap in the existing research on how these extracurricular roles influence teachers’ professional well-being and self-efficacy.

The research implemented a quantitative approach, using abbreviated versions of Bandura’s Teacher Self-Efficacy Survey and the Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire to measure how those metrics are affected by coaching a sport or sponsoring an extracurricular club or organization. Analysis of Variance …

Teacher Perception Of Instructional Coaches: A Quantitative Study On The Impact Of Support And Professional Development, Tiffany Walker

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative study investigates teachers’ perceptions of instructional coaches, including math coaches, reading coaches, and instructional partners. It examines how these perceptions influence teachers’ professional growth and instructional practices within a suburban school district in Alabama. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory, Social Learning Theory, and Reflective Practice, the research seeks to understand the role and effectiveness of instructional coaching in enhancing teaching quality and student outcomes across the P-20 educational framework. The study employs a survey methodology, collecting data from 55 teachers across various schools, grade levels, and subject areas to analyze their experiences and the impact of coaching on …

"I Failed My Brother": How Online Radicalization Affects The Family Unit, Serenity Dawn Kollasch

Honors Program Theses

No abstract provided.

From Idea To Act: The Indian Legislative Process, Vasudev Devadasan, Sunil Nandraj, Vineet Chawdhry, Kamala Ram Mohan

National Law School of India Review

Beyond the formal steps prescribed by the Constitution and Parliamentary manuals, little is known about the law-making process in India. Without a baseline consensus on what legislating in India involves, future analyses and proposed reforms of Indian legislative processes may be rendered speculative. Opaqueness surrounding the legislative process also hinders the ability of citizens to meaningfully influence the laws that govern them. This article aims to provide an account of how legislation is conceived, drafted, and enacted in India using the case studies of the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010 and the Kerala Clinical Establishments Act, 2018. Beginning with these two …

The Trials Of Bail: Pre-Trial Presumption Of Innocence Under The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 And General Criminal Laws, Radhika Chitkara

National Law School of India Review

The crisis of undertrial prisoners in India, constituting three-fourths of the total prison population, has occasioned a normative recognition of the relationship between bail and the presumption of innocence (‘PoI’). The same recognition, however, does not extend to special criminal laws such as the UAPA, where almost every single prisoner is an undertrial on account of provisions prohibiting grant of bail. With a focus either on outcomes (prison population) or exceptions (national security considerations), the jurisprudential relationship between bail and PoI per se remains underexplored under both the general and special criminal legal regimes. At issue is the ‘thin’ conception …