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Smoking Cessation In Those Living With Schizophrenia, Angela Bradbury
Smoking Cessation In Those Living With Schizophrenia, Angela Bradbury
Theses and Dissertations
The study was conducted at a group home located in Salem County where 6 people with severe mental illness reside. 4 of the 6 people are smokers and diagnosed with schizophrenia. The 4 people in the study all showed interest in quitting smoking. The subjects were given questionnaires weekly and were monitored daily to record the amount of cigarettes smoked. The questionnaires that were administered are the Intention to Quit/ Interest in Quitting, Withdrawal Symptoms, Relief of Craving, and a Smoking Related Symptoms Score. The scores and answers were measured to see the likelihood and the motivation of the participants …
Perceptions Of The Long-Term Effects Of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Cynthia Mellitz
Perceptions Of The Long-Term Effects Of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Cynthia Mellitz
Theses and Dissertations
The perceptions of how Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) survivors perceive themselves and are perceived by others was evaluated. The aims of the study were to use Attribution Theory and the Traumagenic Model in evaluating whether perceptions were mediated by assertiveness, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. Additionally examining if CSA survivors differ in perceived levels of these attributes from non-CSA individuals within a college sample was of interest. 35% of the sample exhibited a variety of CSA experiences, with the majority being minimal contact experiences (i.e. sexual invitations or sexual hugging/kissing). Regression analyses indicated that CSA survivors did not differ in their …
The Effects Of Parental Divorce On The Views Of Romantic Relationships And Marriages Of The Children Involved, Melissa D'Agostino
The Effects Of Parental Divorce On The Views Of Romantic Relationships And Marriages Of The Children Involved, Melissa D'Agostino
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine if the occurrence of parental divorce resulted in negative views and experiences regarding the romantic relationships of the offspring. Four surveys were administered to undergraduate students enrolled in psychology courses at Rowan University. The first survey was used for informational purposes to group participants into two group (those from intact families and those from non-intact families) and to determine the current relationship status of all participants. The following three surveys addressed avoidant behaviors, anxiety level, the presence of conflict, and satisfaction regarding past or present romantic relationships. The data was analyzed for …
Chronic Self-Injury And Suicidality In Borderline Personality Disorder And Its Treatments, Megan Perry
Chronic Self-Injury And Suicidality In Borderline Personality Disorder And Its Treatments, Megan Perry
Theses and Dissertations
This study examines the ethical considerations and ways of treating chronic suicidality in people with Borderline Personality Disorder. A sample of 62 clinicians working in the mental health field was surveyed. As predicted, the degree held by the participant, the type of organization the participant worked for, their occupation/title, type of treatment modality and years of experience were all related to how they responded to the questions on the survey. Unexpectedly, the sex of the participant was also related to how participants responded.