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Home Visitors Perceived Barriers To Practicing Self-Care In Personal And Professional Settings, Lexie Yancey
Home Visitors Perceived Barriers To Practicing Self-Care In Personal And Professional Settings, Lexie Yancey
Masters Theses
Home visiting has the potential to support families in increasing their parenting skills, reducing incidents of child maltreatment, increasing school readiness, and improving financial sustainability (HRSA, 2023; Peacock et al., 2013). Retention of home visitors in programming is crucial to retaining families in home visiting (Damashek et al., 2020; Fifolt et al., 2017; Holm-Hansen et al., 2017; Ramakrishnan et al., 2022). While many home visitors struggle with burnout, research has found that self-care strategies are effective for social work students and are even used widely by home visitors (Begic et al., 2019; Siebert, 2008). This nested mixed-methods study examines answers …
Garment Making As A Practice Of Freedom, Emily Bennison
Garment Making As A Practice Of Freedom, Emily Bennison
Masters Theses
This Thesis investigates sewing education in schools as a transformative experience for teenagers. Through teacher-based research methodology, this study delves into the implementation of fashion design classes aimed to foster creative expression. Critical thinking, and social engagement among teens. The research draws upon scholarly work that engaged with home economics, community sewing classes, and trauma informed pedagogical approaches. The qualitative data gathered from classroom observations and the teacher reflections have informed a socially engaged sewing zine that comprises lesson plans. The findings shed light on the potential of fashion design education to empower students, cultivate their artistic skill, and encouragement …
Canning Jars And Patterns Of Canning Behavior: A Study Of Households On The Hector Backbone, New York. 1850-1940, Jayne Ann Michaels
Canning Jars And Patterns Of Canning Behavior: A Study Of Households On The Hector Backbone, New York. 1850-1940, Jayne Ann Michaels
Masters Theses
Typically, late 19th or early 20th century domestic sites contain fragments of a common item: canning jars. Such is the case regarding 21 sites along the Hector Backbone in New York State. These sites, investigated by the Finger Lakes National Forest Farmstead Archaeology Project, produced a rich sample of over 250,000 artifacts and thousands related to canning.
The objective of this thesis is to explore the potential of these common artifacts to yield important information about these Backbone households. Specifically, my questions include: when did these households adopt canning and who were they?
The intentional decision to include …
Careers In Aging: Increasing Interest And Investigating Career Paths, Paul Cunnington
Careers In Aging: Increasing Interest And Investigating Career Paths, Paul Cunnington
Masters Theses
This qualitative study explored the perspective of young professionals on how to increase interest in choosing a career in the field of aging and how their own career path led to their current employment in the field of aging. Fifteen professionals in the field of aging, ranging in age from 23 to 34, participated in semi-‐structured interviews. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis. Results confirmed prior research that professionals working in the field of aging come from a variety of disciplines. Participants noted attractive aspects of a career in the field of aging, including flexibility and mobility. To increase …
An Evaluation Of The First Year Implementation Of Sesame Street Pep, Kathryn J. Collier
An Evaluation Of The First Year Implementation Of Sesame Street Pep, Kathryn J. Collier
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Measuring Knowledge Of Developmentally Appropriate Practice While Comparing And Exploring Disciplines Of Study, Learning Styles, Degree Of Flexibility, And Values Of Students Enrolled In A Home Economics Child Development Laboratory, Kathleen A. O'Rourke
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of Dietary Intakes Of Title Iii-C Participants On Home-Delivered Meal And Non-Meal Days, Katherine Anne Lewis
A Comparison Of Dietary Intakes Of Title Iii-C Participants On Home-Delivered Meal And Non-Meal Days, Katherine Anne Lewis
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
College Students' Nutrition Labeling Knowledge And Behavior, Jennifer Lee Rogers
College Students' Nutrition Labeling Knowledge And Behavior, Jennifer Lee Rogers
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Development And Use Of Nutrition Newsletters To Educate College Residence Hall Students, Jeanne Pranger Florini
Development And Use Of Nutrition Newsletters To Educate College Residence Hall Students, Jeanne Pranger Florini
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Family Day Care Providers: Exploring Their Attitudes, Opinions, Beliefs, Skills, And Techniques For Serving Children With Special Needs, Pamela S. Smith
Family Day Care Providers: Exploring Their Attitudes, Opinions, Beliefs, Skills, And Techniques For Serving Children With Special Needs, Pamela S. Smith
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Perceived Influence Of Significant Others On Body Shape Of Female And Male College Students, Susan Kay Drake
Perceived Influence Of Significant Others On Body Shape Of Female And Male College Students, Susan Kay Drake
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Food Preparation Knowledge Of Males And Females Of Various Age Groups, Melanie Dawn Tracy
Food Preparation Knowledge Of Males And Females Of Various Age Groups, Melanie Dawn Tracy
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Nutrition Knowledge, Interests, And Dietary Practices Of Female College Athletes, Diane Kruto
Nutrition Knowledge, Interests, And Dietary Practices Of Female College Athletes, Diane Kruto
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Exploration Of Characteristics, Child Development Knowledge, Sources Of Information, And Training Needs Of Family Home Providers, Latonia A. Stewart
An Exploration Of Characteristics, Child Development Knowledge, Sources Of Information, And Training Needs Of Family Home Providers, Latonia A. Stewart
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Therapeutic, Play Activities On Three To Five Year-Old Children's Prosocial Behavior In A Normative Setting, Heather M. Tyson
The Effects Of Therapeutic, Play Activities On Three To Five Year-Old Children's Prosocial Behavior In A Normative Setting, Heather M. Tyson
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
College Students' Knowledge And Adherence To The Food Group Recommendations, Elizabeth Ann Gillins
College Students' Knowledge And Adherence To The Food Group Recommendations, Elizabeth Ann Gillins
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Infant Feeding Practices And Attitudes Of Selected Kenyan Mothers In The United States, Mary W. Murimi
Infant Feeding Practices And Attitudes Of Selected Kenyan Mothers In The United States, Mary W. Murimi
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Perceived Barriers Of College Students To Making Healthful Food Choices, Melissa L. Reed
Perceived Barriers Of College Students To Making Healthful Food Choices, Melissa L. Reed
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Dietary Fat Related Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors Among College Students, Mardell A. Wilson
Dietary Fat Related Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors Among College Students, Mardell A. Wilson
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Children's Cooperative Behaviors And Parent's Knowledge Of Cooperative Learning, Darice A. Delap
The Relationship Between Children's Cooperative Behaviors And Parent's Knowledge Of Cooperative Learning, Darice A. Delap
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Consumer Acceptability Of 2% Shelf-Stable Milk, Patricia A. Frigo
Consumer Acceptability Of 2% Shelf-Stable Milk, Patricia A. Frigo
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Customer Service: Perceptions Of Consumers And Clothing Retailers, Linda Bowhall
Customer Service: Perceptions Of Consumers And Clothing Retailers, Linda Bowhall
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Household And Child Care Task Participation Of Fathers In East Central Illinois, Marcella M. Compagnoni
Household And Child Care Task Participation Of Fathers In East Central Illinois, Marcella M. Compagnoni
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Interests, And Practices Of Illinois College Wrestlers, Jacalyn A. Hennessy
Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Interests, And Practices Of Illinois College Wrestlers, Jacalyn A. Hennessy
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of American And Korean College Students' Attitudes Toward Supporting Aged Parents, Mee Young Kim
A Comparison Of American And Korean College Students' Attitudes Toward Supporting Aged Parents, Mee Young Kim
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Investigation Of The Effects Of A Non-Sexist Curriculum On The Preschool Groups Sex-Role Stereotypical Behavior, Janice E. Kroeger
An Investigation Of The Effects Of A Non-Sexist Curriculum On The Preschool Groups Sex-Role Stereotypical Behavior, Janice E. Kroeger
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Examination Of Caregiver Variables And The Relationship To Caregiver-Child Interactions In Day Care Centers, Ronna White Albritton
An Examination Of Caregiver Variables And The Relationship To Caregiver-Child Interactions In Day Care Centers, Ronna White Albritton
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Disordered Eating, Stress, Failure, And Nutrition Knowledge Among College Women, Deborah J. Fairow
Disordered Eating, Stress, Failure, And Nutrition Knowledge Among College Women, Deborah J. Fairow
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Prevalence Of Medication Misuse And Abuse Among The Elderly, Constance Rose Muntz
The Prevalence Of Medication Misuse And Abuse Among The Elderly, Constance Rose Muntz
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Interests, And Behaviors Of High School Wrestlers, Michelle A. Callan
Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Interests, And Behaviors Of High School Wrestlers, Michelle A. Callan
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.