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Positive Family Relationships In A Digital Age: Hearing The Voice Of Young People, Nicola F. Johnson, Zoe Francis
Positive Family Relationships In A Digital Age: Hearing The Voice Of Young People, Nicola F. Johnson, Zoe Francis
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
This study focused on young people's perspectives about family relationships and how they can be strengthened or weakened through digital media practices. Located in Melbourne, Australia, 20 participants aged between 13 and 17 years were interviewed about how digital devices and practices shaped the way they interacted with family. The thematic analysis points to the young people's commitment to family cohesion. This was demonstrated through responsible use of social media, admitting the need for device-free time, acknowledging the challenges of being online, and their sense of responsibility as a family member, which informed and shaped the way they individually acted.
The Art Of Breaking Up: Ending Romantic Relationships, Emma Salzwedel
The Art Of Breaking Up: Ending Romantic Relationships, Emma Salzwedel
Honors Thesis
This thesis reviews research on the most difficult aspect of dating: the breakup. The process of ending a romantic relationship follows a particular pattern which begins when problems begin to arise in the partnership and ends when both individuals have accepted the breakup and received closure. Using various peer-reviewed studies, the literature review deliberates the common predictors of a breakup, common methods of breaking up (and how each is perceived by the other person), common reactions to the breakup based on gender, and finally, the aftermath of the breakup. It is determined that personal and individual relationship factors ultimately decide …
The Truth About The Surrender Of My Foster Child, Kelly A. Dorgan
The Truth About The Surrender Of My Foster Child, Kelly A. Dorgan
Kelly A. Dorgan
Excerpt: My best efforts at parenting weren’t enough to make him stay. My son no longer wanted to call me “Mom.”
The Truth About The Surrender Of My Foster Child, Kelly A. Dorgan
The Truth About The Surrender Of My Foster Child, Kelly A. Dorgan
ETSU Faculty Works
Excerpt: My best efforts at parenting weren’t enough to make him stay. My son no longer wanted to call me “Mom.”
Allow The Waves To Do Their Work, Carolyn Massiah
Allow The Waves To Do Their Work, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
I have found that the beach is one of the most relaxing places to visit.
With A Little Help From My Friends..., Meg K. Scharf
With A Little Help From My Friends..., Meg K. Scharf
UCF Forum
Do I have enough friends?
It's Time To Spring Clean Your Closets — And Personal Relationships, Carolyn Massiah
It's Time To Spring Clean Your Closets — And Personal Relationships, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
I looked at my calendar recently and realized that spring is rapidly approaching. Each year at this time, I’m like millions of others who undertake the task of spring cleaning our homes.
Relationships That Have Roots Are The Anchors In Our Lives, Carolyn Massiah
Relationships That Have Roots Are The Anchors In Our Lives, Carolyn Massiah
UCF Forum
The view in my backyard is a conservation area full of various types of trees. As the seasons pass, the trees lose their leaves and even some of their branches, but the trees remain in large part due to their sturdy roots.
Sometimes We Need To Press 'Reset' Button And Return To Basics, Erin O'Flaherty
Sometimes We Need To Press 'Reset' Button And Return To Basics, Erin O'Flaherty
UCF Forum
I’m not a germaphobe by any means, but I love cleanliness. When I clean, I really clean, and I usually won’t stop until the mixed smells of my various cleaning products permeate my house.