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Self-Regulation: The Link Between Academic Motivation And Executive Function In Urban Youth, Sara Ferry Walker Jan 2012

Self-Regulation: The Link Between Academic Motivation And Executive Function In Urban Youth, Sara Ferry Walker

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

The present study investigated the relationship between academic motivation and executive function skills through teacher reports of prototypical students, perceived to lack motivation. Second, the study examined the effect of grade level (i.e., elementary, middle, high) on both teacher-perceived academic motivation and executive function skills for these prototypical students. It was hypothesized that there were significant relationships between executive function processes and academic motivation. It was also hypothesized that due to the decline in academic engagement during adolescence, middle school and high school teachers would perceive higher levels of executive dysfunction and deficits in academic motivation than would elementary teachers. …


Beauty And The Beast: The Attractiveness Bias In An Online Peer Mentoring Program, Carollaine Garcia Jan 2012

Beauty And The Beast: The Attractiveness Bias In An Online Peer Mentoring Program, Carollaine Garcia

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The bias against attractiveness is fairly implicit and furthermore, powerfully impacts people’s subsequent impressions of and behaviors toward others (Cash, Gillen, & Burns, 1977; Dion et al., 1972). Pallet, Link and Lee (2010) examined the effect of various facial spatial configurations on attractiveness and found that raters rated faces as most attractive when the eyeto-mouth ratio approximated 36% of the face length (the "golden ratio"), which coincides with the measurements of an average and thus more attractive face. The present study examined the extent to which the distance of these objectively measured facial features affected mentors’ perceptions of their protégés, …


The Relationship Between Mentoring And Social Status At Work: A Social Network Status Study, Lakeesha A. Flowers Jan 2012

The Relationship Between Mentoring And Social Status At Work: A Social Network Status Study, Lakeesha A. Flowers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Mentoring is an important means of developing talent. Typically, mentoring involves two individuals – a mentor, who provides career development and psychosocial support to a less experienced counterpart (the protégé). Because mentoring is related to several desired outcomes such as career advancement, and job satisfaction, it is important to understand which individual characteristics are important to obtaining or providing effective mentoring. It is also necessary to examine potential but unconfirmed outcomes of mentoring such as social network status. This study examined the relationships between several individual characteristics, namely social intelligence and emotional intelligence, and mentoring relationships. In addition, this study …


Two Pathways To Performance: Affective- And Motivationally-Driven Development In Virtual Multiteam Systems, Miliani Jimenez-Rodriguez Jan 2012

Two Pathways To Performance: Affective- And Motivationally-Driven Development In Virtual Multiteam Systems, Miliani Jimenez-Rodriguez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Multiteam systems are an integral part of our daily lives. We witness these entities in natural disaster responses teams, such as the PB Oil Spill and Hurricane Katrina, governmental agencies, such as the CIA and FBI, working behind the scenes to preemptively disarm terrorist attacks, within branches of the Armed Forces, within our organizations, and in science teams aiming to find a cure for cancer (Goodwin, Essens, & Smith, 2012; Marks & Luvison, 2012). Two key features of the collaborative efforts of multiteam systems are the exchange of information both within and across component team boundaries as well as the …


Perceived Need Of Mental Health Care Identified Residents, Administrators, And Direct Care Staff Of An Assisted Living Facility , Clarissa Nicole Gayer Jan 2012

Perceived Need Of Mental Health Care Identified Residents, Administrators, And Direct Care Staff Of An Assisted Living Facility , Clarissa Nicole Gayer

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Barriers To Care: What Stops Psychologists From Seeking Mental Health Services , Jennifer Lynn Bearse Jan 2012

Barriers To Care: What Stops Psychologists From Seeking Mental Health Services , Jennifer Lynn Bearse

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Examining Religion And Spirituality As Diversity Training: A Multidimensional Study Of Training In The American Psychological Association , Michael J. Vogel Jan 2012

Examining Religion And Spirituality As Diversity Training: A Multidimensional Study Of Training In The American Psychological Association , Michael J. Vogel

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Hispanic And African American Student Engagement At Faith-Based Institutions And Non-Faith-Based Institutions , Laura Lynn Brown Jan 2012

Hispanic And African American Student Engagement At Faith-Based Institutions And Non-Faith-Based Institutions , Laura Lynn Brown

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Resilience Through The Eyes Of The St. Labre Indian School Employees : An Exploration Of The Variables That Encourage Stabel Employement Within This Rural Population , Kristie Knows His Gun Jan 2012

Resilience Through The Eyes Of The St. Labre Indian School Employees : An Exploration Of The Variables That Encourage Stabel Employement Within This Rural Population , Kristie Knows His Gun

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Bibliotherapy's Effect On Anxiety In Children With Cancer , Nicole Schneider Jan 2012

Bibliotherapy's Effect On Anxiety In Children With Cancer , Nicole Schneider

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


The Ecological And Concurrent Validity Of Processing Speed Measures , Jeffrey Alan Sordahl Jr. Jan 2012

The Ecological And Concurrent Validity Of Processing Speed Measures , Jeffrey Alan Sordahl Jr.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Predictive Referral Pattterns For Hospice Care Based On Patient And Physician Characteristics , Kristin Berggren Jan 2012

Predictive Referral Pattterns For Hospice Care Based On Patient And Physician Characteristics , Kristin Berggren

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Exploring Information Literacy In Relationship: Intelligence And Personality As Factors , Timothy A. Cooper Jan 2012

Exploring Information Literacy In Relationship: Intelligence And Personality As Factors , Timothy A. Cooper

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Cliques And Cohesion Is A Graduate Clinical Psychology Cohort : A Longitudinal Social Network Analysis , Kimberley Annette Kunze Jan 2012

Cliques And Cohesion Is A Graduate Clinical Psychology Cohort : A Longitudinal Social Network Analysis , Kimberley Annette Kunze

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


The Psychological Turn To Relationality , Rusty R. Smith Jan 2012

The Psychological Turn To Relationality , Rusty R. Smith

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


An Investigation Of The Strategies Employed By Clergy And Their Spouses To Prevent And Cope With Interpersonal Isolation, Ryan C. Staley Jan 2012

An Investigation Of The Strategies Employed By Clergy And Their Spouses To Prevent And Cope With Interpersonal Isolation, Ryan C. Staley

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

As professionals in a demanding field, clergy and their spouses face many challenges that have implications for their own health and wellbeing. Maintaining good health is critical for any service provider to be effective in his or her particular role. Numerous studies have affirmed that interpersonal isolation is 1 of the unique challenges clergy and their spouses face. This study examined the experience of interpersonal isolation among a sample of clergy serving in a senior pastor role by having them complete a modified form of the Social Support Questionnaire, Short Form (SSQSR), as well as 6 open-ended interview questions. Data …


Training Outcomes In An Apa-Accredited Psyd Clinical Psychology Program , Bradley J. Mcconnell Jan 2012

Training Outcomes In An Apa-Accredited Psyd Clinical Psychology Program , Bradley J. Mcconnell

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Mental Health Expert Testimony: Legal Professionals' Preferences In Criminal Responsibility Evaluations , Krystal R. Gregg Jan 2012

Mental Health Expert Testimony: Legal Professionals' Preferences In Criminal Responsibility Evaluations , Krystal R. Gregg

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Development Of A New Antenatal Measure To Predict Postpartum Depression , Danielle D. Jenkins Jan 2012

Development Of A New Antenatal Measure To Predict Postpartum Depression , Danielle D. Jenkins

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of A Computerized Anxiety Intervention Program On Rural Elementary School Children , Amanda Marie Shimek Jan 2012

The Effects Of A Computerized Anxiety Intervention Program On Rural Elementary School Children , Amanda Marie Shimek

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Sex Trafficked Survivors' Recovery: Program Evaluation Of Transitions Global Cambodian Safe House , Robyn J. Honeycutt Jan 2012

Sex Trafficked Survivors' Recovery: Program Evaluation Of Transitions Global Cambodian Safe House , Robyn J. Honeycutt

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Factors That Predict Referrals For Behavioral Health Consultation In Children In A Primary Care Setting , Erika Anne Doty Jan 2012

Factors That Predict Referrals For Behavioral Health Consultation In Children In A Primary Care Setting , Erika Anne Doty

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


Resilience In Cambodia: Hearing The Voices Of Trafficking Survivors And Their Helpers , Glori G. Gray Jan 2012

Resilience In Cambodia: Hearing The Voices Of Trafficking Survivors And Their Helpers , Glori G. Gray

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

No abstract provided.


An Examination Of The Social Acceptability Of Elderspeak By College Students And Community Dwelling Older Adults, Kasie Lynn Hummel Jan 2012

An Examination Of The Social Acceptability Of Elderspeak By College Students And Community Dwelling Older Adults, Kasie Lynn Hummel

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The dissonance that exists in the literature, in regards to Elderspeak, has helped pave the way for the current study. The main goal of this research is to understand under what circumstances college students and older adults perceive Elderspeak to be acceptable or unacceptable and to compare the results between these two specific populations. A 37-item questionnaire was used to empirically test the validity of old age cues described in the communication accommodation theory. Consistent with this theory and previous research, it was hypothesized that Elderspeak would be rated as more appropriate in response to negative factors (e.g., physical or …


Coping With Economic Stressors: Religious And Non-Religious Strategies For Managing Psychological Distress, Jonathan Karl Feil Jan 2012

Coping With Economic Stressors: Religious And Non-Religious Strategies For Managing Psychological Distress, Jonathan Karl Feil

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The current economic downturn has increased concerns over job insecurity and the potential negative effects of job insecurity and other economic stressors for individuals. While there is a great deal of research on traditional (non-religious) methods of coping with work stress (e.g., Latack, 1986), there has been little research concerning the impact of religious methods of coping on mitigating the effects of work-related stressors. This is true even though a significant amount of research has demonstrated that religious coping methods are effective at reducing negative effects of a wide variety of stressors. Specifically, the current study looked at the effectiveness …


Perceptions Of A Text-Based Sjt Versus An Animated Sjt, Amanda Helen Halabi Jan 2012

Perceptions Of A Text-Based Sjt Versus An Animated Sjt, Amanda Helen Halabi

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Research has indicated that Multimedia SJTs hold higher face validity than text-based SJTs while also reducing the adverse impact that has been experienced with the use of cognitive ability tests. (Chan & Schmitt, 1997; Motowidlo et al., 1990; Weekley & Jones, 1997, 1999). The animated SJT, a new and emerging form of testing, holds many similarities to the MMSJT. However, no research has been conducted to support this claim. The present study examined the perceptions of an animated SJT versus a text based SJT to provide additional information to the field of selection tests. The research was conducted to provide …


Measurement Of Pain, Pain Disability, And Pain Beliefs Of Morbidly Obese Adults, Brooke Louise Barbera Jan 2012

Measurement Of Pain, Pain Disability, And Pain Beliefs Of Morbidly Obese Adults, Brooke Louise Barbera

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Both obesity and pain are pervasive public health problems, contributing to significant disability in the United States and worldwide. Studies have demonstrated a positive association between obesity and pain, with increasing BMI related to increasing levels of pain intensity; however, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not well understood. The present study assessed the presence of pain, pain-related disability, and pain beliefs in a morbidly obese (BMI > 40 kg/m2) sample participating in a medically-supervised, nonsurgical weight loss intervention. After controlling for demographic variables and depression, pain was reported in 36.7% of the sample (N = 390). Results indicated that greater …


The Effect Of Video Self-Monitoring On Teaching Aba Paraprofessionals, Kristen Nicole Abbondante Jan 2012

The Effect Of Video Self-Monitoring On Teaching Aba Paraprofessionals, Kristen Nicole Abbondante

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This study examined the effects of psychoeducation method (video vs. manual) on the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of participants regarding the education of children with autism within a group design. There was not a significant difference between the two groups on the participants’ thoughts, attitudes, or knowledge. Study Two examined the effect of video self-monitoring on teaching paraprofessionals to implement discrete trial instruction with children with autism. A single-subject multiple baseline design across four participants was utilized. The participants were taught to use discrete trial instruction (DTI) using a video self-monitoring procedure. Results showed that performance feedback was necessary for …


Examination Of The Relationship Between Specific Classes Of Social Skill Behaviors And Academic Competence On The Social Skills Improvement System Rating-Scales, Michael James Vance Jan 2012

Examination Of The Relationship Between Specific Classes Of Social Skill Behaviors And Academic Competence On The Social Skills Improvement System Rating-Scales, Michael James Vance

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

An individual’s social competencies and interpersonal relationships have been repeatedly linked to a number of behaviors not typically directly associated with social skills including depression (Hokanson & Rupert, 1991) and aggressive behavior (McColloch & Gilbert, 1991). In addition to these more social behaviors, social skills have also been shown to be predictive of both risk and protective factors related to academic functioning (Newcomb, Bukowski, & Pattee, 1993; Parker & Asher, 1987). The current study aims to add to the literature by examining the relationship between teacher, parent, and self-ratings of specific classes of social skill behaviors and teacher ratings of …


Wholeistic EducationTm, Cerissa Leigh Desrosiers Jan 2012

Wholeistic EducationTm, Cerissa Leigh Desrosiers

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This dissertation introduces Wholeistic EducationTM (WEDTM), an innovative, values-based, interdisciplinary pro-social theory that is the culmination of centuries of scientific and philosophical learning and exploration about optimal mental health and human development. WED is based on basic human nature and universal human rights, and so it applies to all variations of human society- racial, ethnic, religious, or otherwise. WED is a foundation theory to which any targeted implementation strategy can be applied. It is both a proactive strategy for seeking and maintaining health before a crisis arises in families, schools, and organizations as well as a treatment …