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Actual And Ideal Self Discrepancy And Body Satisfaction, Sheena Moyers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in research and concern over body image and body attitudes in both clinical and community settings (Sondhaus, Kurtz, & Strube, 2001). Historically, body image has been thought to be more important to women than to men. However, recently male body image has begun to increase in importance. Over the past few decades, men have been facing increased societal pressure, concerning the type of body that they should have. One such way that pressure is manifested is through muscle dysmorphia, and a potential influence on muscle dysmorphia is self-concept. Self-concept may interact …

Contribution Of Reference Agents To Recovery Maintenance: A Social World Analysis Of Narcotics Anonymous Affiliation, Christa Moore

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Few studies have examined the social process of drug abuse recovery. To determine how recovering addicts use reference agents, such as reference groups and/or reference others, to achieve and maintain sobriety within the context of the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support group experience, this study examines how Newcomers learn the norms and values associated with NA, how Newcomers become integrated into the NA group and internalize acceptable recovery behaviors, and how Newcomers transition to becoming Oldtimers. In this study, participant observation and in-depth, semi-structured interviewing (N = 13) based upon convenience sampling were employed. This study elicited six stages of social …

Lasting Impressions: Parental Persuasion And Its Permanence In A Child's Development, Kelcey Newton

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The questions of parents are never fully answered due to the plethora of factors involved in raising children. However, a different angle of research has uncovered some new techniques that provide renewed hope for the longevity of parental impact. Many people understand that parents—and people in general—use and are daily impacted by persuasion. This research shows that if parents can more completely understand positive persuasive tactics, their values can potentially follow children from the bubble of the home to their adulthood. An important component of this parental persuasion is the use of inoculation techniques to help children not only live …

"When The President Says 'Democracy'": Examining The Relationship Between Presidential Discourse And Democritizatsiia In Kazakhstan, Elena Pak

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Many expected that the fall of Soviet communism would result in the democratization of its successor states. The majority of the post-Soviet republics announced democracy as their new way of development; however, very few have evolved into democratization processes. Kazakhstan's democratization has resulted in the formation of authoritative presidentialism, though with limited liberalization (Cummings, 2002, p. 9). Kazakhstan has neither established the anomalous democracy as its most influential neighbor in Eastern Europe, Russia, nor has become the extreme sultanism like its Central Asian fellow, Turkmenistan. According to Cummings (2002), Kazakhstan has shaped "a hybrid, transitional regime of part-authoritarianism" (p. 5). …

Globalization, Urban Competitiveness, And Human Capital: Davidson County, Tennessee's Place In The Equation, James Russ

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Profound changes in the structure of the global economy since the end of World War II have drastically affected the way governments, businesses, and individuals interact with one another. The development of regional trading alliances (European Union, NAFTA, APEC), the end of the Cold War, and the rapid development of information technologies have contributed to new global economic theories that are being adopted by places large and small. Simply put, economic paradigms have changed. Local concerns have become more prevalent in the public debate over economic, political, and societal changes as a whole. The goal of my research is to …

Hey, That's Not Fair! A Comparison Of Faculty And Department Head Fairness Perceptions Of Pregnancy Leave Practices, Amy Schirmer

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

As more women enter the workforce, employers are increasingly faced with issues such as pregnancy leave. This study addresses perceptions of faculty pregnancy leave practices in a university setting. In part, this study is a replication/follow-up to a study conducted in 1995 on the perceptions of procedural justice when establishing a maternity leave policy. This study examined current pregnancy leave practices and faculty and department head perceptions of fairness of such leave to the pregnant faculty member and other faculty members. Options used most frequently in 1995 are still the options most frequently used by department heads in 2005. Faculty …

The Effects Of Mental Skills Training On Serve Accuracy Of An Intercollegiate Volleyball Team, Amber Usry

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A pre-season mental skills program for serving was implemented for the 12 members of a NCAA Division-I volleyball team. Key mental skills taught were relaxation, imagery, and attentional skills. A videotaped expert (i.e., the coach), who articulated and demonstrated the technical performance keys to effective serving, was used for behavioral modeling of the desired performance. Players utilized a three-phase service routine to increase automaticity of performance and to incorporate key mental skills. Phase I included: (a) selecting the target zone, (b) relaxing, (c) goal setting for pace, trajectory, and placement of the serve, and (d) imagery. Phase II included: (a) …

Concurrent Validity Of The Clinical Assessment Of Depression With The Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition, Shelley Hicks

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Depression is a disorder that can affect every aspect of one's life, ranging from physical health issues to interpersonal relationship difficulties. Therefore, it is imperative that the depressive symptoms of college students be identified, evaluated, and treated. Self-report measures are a common technique to identify depressive symptomatology in individuals and assist in diagnosis and treatment. Existing measures are often used as a criterion by which to validate the psychometric properties and effectiveness of newly designed, self-report measures. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the concurrent validity of a newly published self-report measure of depression, the Clinical Assessment of …

More Than Meets The Eye: The Covert Nature Of Female Aggression In A Kindergarten Through Second Grade Population, Allison Janoski

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The current study addressed the verification of the existence of relational aggression in boys and girls in a kindergarten through second grade population. There has been little, if any, empirical research conducted with children in kindergarten through second grade concerning their use of relational aggression. The current research was conducted with teachers' reports of aggression styles displayed by their kindergarten through second grade students (N = 257). This research was conducted to compare the incidence of Relational aggression in boys and girls and to compare the incidence of overt aggression in boys and girls. This research also examined whether the …

Confessions Of Journalism's Old Gray Lady: Deceptive Reporting At The New York Times, Jace Lux

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In May of 2003 one of the most respected periodicals on the planet, The New York Times, ran a front page 14,000 word apology in the Sunday Times, for fallacious reporting conducted by Jayson Blair. In his four year tenure at the Times, Blair falsified sources, lied about conducting interviews, and erroneously reported on important details of some of the nation's top stories. After a widespread investigation into Blair's stories by other Times reporters, journalism's old grey lady was forced to face the public and provide them with answers, an explanation, and an apology for this breach of trust. This …

Emotional Intelligence And Social Skills: Studying Students With Emotional-Behavioral Disability (Ebd), Bridget Wilfert

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Students diagnosed with Emotional-Behavioral Disability (EBD) have an inability to successfully interact with peers or adults. This study examined 33 students with EBD to investigate their emotional intelligence, social skills, and the relationship between these two constructs. Participants were classified as either primary (grades 1-6, n = 14) or secondary (grades 7-12, n = 19). Students completed a Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) Self-Report Student Form and a BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Edition (EQi: YV) Form, while special education teachers completed the SSRS Teacher Form on each student. Results indicated that the emotional intelligence and social skills of these …

A Comparison Of The Basc And Cbcl With At-Risk Preschoolers, Sara Murphy

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Behavior rating scales, such as the Behavior Assessment System for Children ([BASC] Reynolds & Kamphaus, 1998) and the Child Behavior Checklist ([CBCL] Achenbach & Rescorla, 2000), are often used to assess social and emotional behavior problems. Although a substantial amount of research exists on the previous version of the BASC/6-18 and CBCL/4-18, little research exists on the latest preschool versions of the BASC/2.5-5 and CBCL/1.5-5. The current study examined the overall consistency between the revised BASC and CBCL preschool versions. A sample of 33 parents of preschool-aged children considered "at-risk" participated in this study by completing both the BASC and …

Ua12/2/1 Hilltopper Graduation 2005, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Green, Tavia. Transition Into Real World Won’t Be Easy for Graduates
• Coulter, Amber. Commencement Will Differ from Past Years
• McNamara, Andrew. Year-Long Leases Keep Student from Getting Out of Dodge – Apartments
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Hills, Tree Top Leave Mark on Senior’s Memories
• Farner, Keith. Professors, Peers & Fellow Journalists Will Be Missed
• Baker, Joanie. No Matter What It Took, Senior Still Pulled Through
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Graduation Parties or Kentucky Derby Festivities: A Senior’s Struggle
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Four-Year College Heights Herald Reporter Says Goodbye, Looks to Future

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 52 [55], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Richardson, Kelly. Students Now Taking Longer to Graduate
• Hupman, Samantha. Burned Sigma Alpha Epsilon House Coming Down
• Hupman, Samantha. Police to Write Tickets Electronically, May Use Wheel Boots
• Clark, Ashlee. Regents to Vote on Tuition, Budget, Street Renaming
• Hupman, Samantha. Graduate Students May be Getting 20 New Scholarships
• Marsupials: Because You Know It’s the Truth
• Wilson, Brandon. Hey Mr. Williamson – Christianity
• Hallam, Amanda. Suggestion for the Student Government Association – Budget
• Welberding, Beth. Only, Not Lonely
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Jail: Been There, Done That, Not Going Again
• Wilberding, Beth. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 52 [54], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hupman, Samantha. Sigma Alpha Epsilon House Intentionally Set on Fire, Officials Say
• Richardson, Kelly. University Senate Warns Against Hasty Division Move – Football
• Caudle, Leah. Western Celebrates First Amendment – Freedom of the Press
• McNamara, Andrew. Girls Experiment with Science – Girls in Science Day
• Richardson, Kelly. New University Senate Chair Ready to Speak – Andrew McMichael
• Bill Powell’s Retirement End of Chapter, Not of Book
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – The Last Splash – Bill Powell
• Vincent, Daniel. Equality is Subjective? – Gay Pride Week
• Crews, Whitney. In …

Ua12/2/1 Breaking News: Sae Fire Ruled Arson, Wku Student Affairs

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Breaking news issued by College Heights Herald regarding Sigma Alpha Epsilon house fire written by Samantha Hupman.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 51 [53], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Top Dollars Spent for Lobbying
• Wilberding, Beth. Bill Powell Announces Retirement
• Fontana, Alex. ALIVE Promotes Public Service – A Local Information & Volunteer Exchange
• Wilberding, Beth. Dining Services Plans Changes; Seating Expansion Expected in Garrett Conference Center
• Coulter, Amber. Student Government Association Spends Money Left in Budget
• Coulter, Amber. Commuters May Get Alternate Meal Plans
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Renaming Big Red Way
• Changing Street Name Is a Big Red Mess – Big Red Way
• Bailey, Andrew. Comedian Deserved Respect – Justin McKinney
• Dickman, Heather. So …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 50 [52], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Big Red Way Might Get Name Change
• Wilberding, Beth. Honors Students Find Success
• Mullins, Mandy. Greek Tug it Out – Tug of War
• Wilberding, Beth. New Staff Council to Be Elected
• Sewell, Chase. Groups Sing the Gospel – Amazing Tones of Joy Gospel Extravaganza
• Coulter, Amber. Volunteers Clean Up Campus, Get T-Shirts, Food
• Salary Increases Begin to Measure Up
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Evolution of the Professor Salary Increase
• Tetreault Jeff. Attack on Catholics Not Christian-Like
• Saravia, Alejandro. College Heights Herald Stories Conflicting – Katie Autry …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 49 [51], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mullins, Mandy. Silently Stating Their Point – Gay Pride Day
• Clark, Ashlee. Added Fees Having Students Paying Up
• Clark, Ashlee. More Money to Accommodate Western Faculty Promotions
• Hupman, Samantha. Sigma Alpha Epislon Members Search for Belongings Among Ashes
• Teague, Hawkins. Stumbling Into a Shakespearean Tragedy – Goodnight Desdamona (Good Morning Juliet)
• Harrell, Bobby. Futuristic Apartments Under Construction – Registry
• Hupman, Samantha. Business Expo to Be Held at South Campus
• The Good, the Bad & the Donkeys – Television
• Editorial Cartoon – Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Basore, Brandon. Campus Police …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 47 [50], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Threatening Lawsuit – Katie Autry Case
• Hupman, Samantha. Fire Destroys Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Clark, Ashlee. Tuition Hike May Decrease Next Semester
• Hupman, Samantha. Four in House Escape Fire Uninjured
• Fontana, Alex. Wind Ensemble to Perform Concerts in Russia
• Harrell, Bobby. Safety Standards Met Last Fall – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Provide-A-Ride
• Provide-A-Ride Provides Smiles
• Bechert, Michael. Thanks from the Sigma Alpha Epsilons
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Not Greek, Not Worried
• Dillon, Ryan. Police Deserve Respect
• Crowe, Shane. There’s Only One True Holy …

Ua12/2/1 Breaking News: Fire At Sigma Alpha Epsilon House, Wku Student Affairs

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Breaking news issued by College Heights Herald regarding fire at Sigma Alpha Epsilon house.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 47 [49], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Clark, Ashlee. Governor Kicks Off Auto Conference – Global Automotive Conference
• Richardson, Kelly. Business Dean Says Goodbye – Robert Jefferson
• Mullins, Mandy. Revolution 91.7 Rocks Out
• Coulter, Amber. Provide-A-Ride Extends Service
• Reed, Lindsey. Storm Team to Hold Training Seminar for Weather Spotters
• Wilberding, Beth. Electrical Systems Get Upgrade
• Coulter, Amber. Shuttle Stop May Move
• Time for Some Music, And We’re Not Joking
• Dahl, Suzie. Pizza Delivery Drivers Deserve Respect
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Facebook Addiction
• Ross, Lisa. Facebook is Taking Over Campuses Across America
• Hupman, Samantha. Building Demolition …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 46 [48], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Coulter, Amber. Pope John Paul II 1920-2005
• Richardson, Kelly. State Tuition Program on Hold
• Teague, Hawkins. Ron White Shows His Blue Collar
• Harrell, Bobby. Management Issues Prompt Chuck Coates to Resign
• Harrell, Bobby. Budget Work Continues without City Manager, Chief Financial Officer
• Hupman, Samantha. Mars Show Continues Through April 28
• Campus Police Should Receive Assistance
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – WKU Police
• Wilberding, Beth. Researching My Faith
• Smith, Jessica. Life Touched by Pope John Paul II
• Clark, Amber. Officials Name New Science Laboratory after Senator Mitch McConnell
• Green, Tavia. …

Observed Incivility At Work And Job Outcomes: The Moderating Role Of Workgroup Characteristics, Catharine Tate

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to investigate group identification and group cohesion as moderators of the relationship between observed incivility and job outcomes. Participants included 36 men and 54 women from a property management company who completed scales assessing observed incivility in their workgroup, feelings of workgroup cohesion and identification, and job related outcomes (e.g., job satisfaction, burnout, turnover intentions, and affective organizational commitment). Results showed that observing incivility at work was directly related to turnover intentions for employees. Results also showed that employees who perceived their workgroup as highly cohesive reported being less committed to the organization. Additionally, …

Ua68/13/5 The Contact Sheet, Vol. 15, No. 3, Wku Student Publications Alumni Association

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by WKU alumni who were associated with student publications. Includes information about alumni and WKU Journalism & Broadcasting.

Ua51/1 Collections & Connections, Haiwang Yuan

Collections & Connections

Collections & Connections is a newsletter of Western Kentucky University Libraries, featuring the Libraries major events taking place periodically. In this Spring '05 issue, the following events are highlighted: the development officer Carrie Barnette, the Southern Kentucky Book Fest, the USBank Art Show, the Kentucky Writers Conference, the Kentucky Literary Award, the Black History Month, the One Campus-One Community-One Book activity, Google's new product "Google Scholar," Summit Award Winners, the reception of Exemplary Achievement Awards by the departments, the new "On the Same Page," program, Margie Helm Awards, recent acquisitions, and personnel updates.

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

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Social Work newsletter includes articles:

• Seeing Red – Student Social Workers
• Note from the Department Head
• Focus on Field: Field Supervisor, Joanne Engelland, MSW
• MSW Program News
• Social Work Humor
• Departmental Faculty: Scholarly Activities – Dean May, Jan Peeler, Dale Smith, Susan Wesley

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 45 [47], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Richardson, Kelly. New Science Lab to be Named for Senator Mitch McConnell
• Hupman, Samantha. Sophomore Drowns Trying to Save Friend – Ryan Ladd
• Coulter, Amber. Teacher Evaluations to be More Accessible
• Mullins, Mandy. Live Jazz Album Recorded – David Livingston, John Cipolla
• Coulter, Amber. Student Government Association President-Elect Making Plans – Katie Dawson
• Richardson, Kelly. University Senate Addresses Student Liability
• Words of Advice to Katie Dawson
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Student Workers
• Hupman, Stephanie. Remember the Labor Workers
• Harrell, Bobby. Stealing, Not Quite Copperfield
• Little, Harold. Cell Phones …

Ua12/2/1 Not Guilty, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding the Katie Autry case.

• Clark, Ashlee. Not Guilty – Lucas Goodrum, Katie Autry Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Depsite Criticism, Western Defends Campus Police – Katie Autry Case
• Farner, Keith. Experts: New Freedom Can Make Students Vulnerable
• Wilberding, Beth. Verdict Does Not Surprise Most Students & Faculty
• Clark, Ashlee. Legal Issues Continue in Katie Autry Case

Ua12/2/1 Breaking News: Katie Dawson Elected, Wku Student Affairs

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Breaking news issued by College Heights Herald regarding Student Government Association election written by Amber Coulter.