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Financial Disagreements And Marital Conflict Tactics, Jeffery Dew, J Dakin

Human Development and Family Studies Faculty Publications

Recent studies have suggested that relative to other types of marital disagreement, financial disagreements are more problematic for couples. Using data from the National Survey of Families and Households (N = 3,861 couples), we tested whether different types of marital disagreements predicted self-reported marital conflict tactics. Considering the findings overall, financial disagreements were among the consistent top predictors of conflict tactics, including using heated arguments more frequently than calm discussion. Contrary to previous studies, however, disagreements over housework also predicted conflict tactics about as strongly as financial disagreements. Husbands’ reports of financial disagreements were more closely associated with conflict tactics …

An Analysis Of Reverse Mortgage Clients At The Utah State University Family Life Center Housing And Financial Counseling Services, Cindy R. Stokes

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purposes of this study were to describe and categorize the types of clients seeking reverse mortgage counseling, and to document the growth in demand for reverse mortgage counseling from one counseling center: The USU Family Life Center - Housing and Financial Counseling Services (FLC HFC). A second purpose was to gain a better understanding of the reasons why more senior Americans are seeking reverse mortgages. A third purpose was to gain a better understanding of the retirement preparedness of current seniors seeking reverse mortgages, which could lead to improved counseling services, early retirement intervention awareness, and encourage increased pre-retirement …

Identifying Motivations To Encourage Women To Adopt Positive Financial Behaviors, Megan E. Rowley

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Seventeen women between the ages of 25 and 54 who self-identified as having made a positive financial change within the past two years were interviewed in four focus groups. Participants were asked to identify their motivations for financial behavior change.

The analysis of this research data indicated the participants in this study progressed through the stages of change in Prochaska's Transtheoretical Model while making personal financial changes. Factors such as emotion, family influence, and life transition helped many women move from earlier stages (Precontemplation, Contemplation) to later stages (Preparation, Action) of change. Although participants utilized a wide variety of first …

Clothing Care Symbols, Lindsey Shirley, Sarah Geer

All Current Publications

This publication listing clothing care symbols and their meanings.

Dry Cleaning, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller

All Current Publications

This publication gives information on different types of dry-cleaning and how to make dry cleaning more eco-friendly.

Timetables For Canning At Altitudes 3,000 To 10,000 Feet, Carolyn Washburn, Kathleen Riggs

All Current Publications

This publication gives timetables for canning different goods at altitudes from 3,000 to 10,000ft. All data is taken from the 2009 USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning.

Upholstery For Beginners, Jen Giddens

All Current Publications

This publication goes over the basics of upholstery and gives helpful tips and instructions for beginners.

Weighted Pincushion And Thread Bag, Susan Haws

All Current Publications

This is a how-to publication on making weighted pincushion and thread bags.

Easy Table Runner, Christine E. Jensen, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers

All Current Publications

This is a how-to guide that provides instructions for making an easy table runner.

Easy Hot Pad, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Susan Haws

All Current Publications

This is a how-to publication on making your own hot pads.

Christmas Loom Stocking, Christine Jensen, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This is a how-to guide provides instructions for making Christmas loom stockings.

Fleece Blanket With Half Hitch Knots, Susan Haws, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This is a how-to publication on making your own fleece blanket with half hitch knots.

Dropped Waist Skirt With Ruffles, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This is a how-to publication on creating a dropped waist skirt with ruffles.

Three Methods Of Continuous Band Prairie Points, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen

All Current Publications

This publication provides a variety of methods for creating a decorative edge for a quilt.

Spa And Healthy Lifestyles: 4-H Afterschool, Naomi Weeks

All Current Publications

This publication is an introduction and includes ordering information for Spa and Healthy Lifestyles 4-H curriculum.

Clover Cake Decorating, Naomi Weeks

All Current Publications

This publication is an introduction and includes ordering information for Clover Cake Decorating for Beginners 4-H curriculum.

Level 1a - Basic Sewing Supplies - 101, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers

All Current Publications

This publication provides and describes list of supplies needed for basic sewing.

Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter

All Current Publications

This publication provides steps to giving an effective 4-H food demonstration.

Level 1a - Youth Elastic Waist Skirt Without A Pattern - 104, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This publication gives instructions on how to make a skirt with an elastic waist without a pattern.

Level 1a - Four Square Pillow - 103, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This publication gives directions for making a four square pillow.

Level 3 - Mitered Corner Blanket - 401, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This publication gives instructions for sewing a mitered corner blanket.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Home Ownership And Home Types, Leona K. Hawks, Tawnee Mccay

All Archived Publications

This publication gives the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership. It also gives details on different types of homes that are available today.

Do You Have Tips For Selecting A Bicycle Helmet?, Karen Biers

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

Lead, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

Do You Have Snowblower Safety Tips?, Richard Beard

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

How Can I Protect My Skin From The Sun?, Louise Young

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

Radon, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

Water, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

How Can I Address My Child's Fears?, Tom Lee

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

Cleaning, Repairing And Reconditioning Wood Furniture, Carol Williams

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.