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Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

Creator:: McDermott, Elizabeth A.
Abstract:: This thesis presents the steps that were taken to develop thematic findings using data from a qualitative study. Using a grounded approach, the study focused on qualitatively exploring Mexican origin caregivers' conceptualizations of elder caregiving in terms of role functioning, social norms, cultural beliefs, and familial obligations. Data collected from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Elizabeth A. McDermott for the degree of Master of Science in Human

Investigating Differences between Rural and Non-rural Students

Creator:: Sinnott, Christian B.
Abstract:: Rural students have lagged behind non-rural students in matriculation into higher education, as well as in completion of four-year degrees. The current studies sought to investigate academic readiness, academic performance, and psychological differences between rural and non-rural students at Oregon State University. Rural and non-rural students were compared during spring...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: through my academic and professional careers. To Dr. Kate MacTavish, Laurie Bridges, and the diverse

"We are not all one puzzle piece" : youth voice, homelessness, and positive youth development

Creator:: Nott, Brooke Dolenc
Abstract:: Positive youth development posits that all youth possess the capacity to change and grow as they interact with their contexts. That capacity is activated and nurtured by a beneficial ecological environment often unavailable for homeless youth. Only a limited number of studies focus on the positive development and strengths of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: change and grow as they interact with their contexts. That capacity is activated and nurtured by a

How Can We Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness? Assessing Resource Strengths and Needs from First-Hand Accounts

Creator:: Pivec, Mikayla
Abstract:: The goal of my thesis is to (a) help reveal to the Corvallis community who comprises this local population and (b) to share with local resource agencies what potential gaps are present from the perspectives of the homeless individuals who call Corvallis home. We interviewed eight (8) individuals who have...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: David Rothwell and Kate MacTavish for their support and for Brenda Barret-Rivera’s very helpful

Effects of insecure attachment on marital interactions : examining the family stress model

Creator:: Wicks, Steven M.
Abstract:: This exploratory study posited that being in an insecure marriage would increase marital conflict and perceived relational aggression when the couple is experiencing economic constraints. The cross-sectional design assessed two groups of marriages: secure and insecure. A structural equation model using multiple group comparison tested the effect of each type...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: most appreciated during this adventure. I would also like to thank Dr. Kate MacTavish and Dr. Lori

A Health Impact Assessment of Accessory Dwelling Unit Policies in Rural Benton County, Oregon

Creator:: Fellows, Holly
Abstract:: This study uses the Health Impact Assessment approach to determine the health impacts of allowing accessory dwelling units in Benton County, Oregon. A literature review presents the health benefits of accessory dwelling units in urban areas and identifies the potential negative health effects in rural areas. Five accessory dwelling units...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Fellows         A Health Impact Assessment of

PTSD Symptoms among Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Post-9/11 Veterans: A Rural/Urban Comparison

Creator:: Kurth, Maria L.
Abstract:: The veteran population, about 18.5 million Americans in 2016 (US Census Bureau, 2018), is particularly at risk for mental health problems. As an example, the suicide rate of veterans is about one and a half times higher than the general population (US Department of Veteran Affairs [DVA], 2018b). Another group...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Drs. Kate MacTavish, David Rothwell, and Ellen Smit. Having a thesis committee with such diverse

The peer interview methodology : participatory qualitative interviewing and discussion in a youth garden project

Creator:: Lile, Joy R.
Abstract:: The Producing for the Future project engaged thirty low-income youth in gardening and nutrition education, microenterprise activities, and participatory research during the 2011 and 2012 growing seasons. The intervention aimed to support community protective factors, build positive youth development, and enhance health outcomes through promoting skill-building and mentorship. The mixedmethods...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciation to her committee members, Dr. Leslie Richards, Dr. Kate MacTavish, Dr. Mary Arnold, and Graduate

Using the IDA Framework to Examine the Relationship Between Regulating Enforcers and the Commercial Trawl Fishery of Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Moon, Ruby
Abstract:: This research uses the Institutional Development Analysis (IDA) framework to examine the relationships between the individual levels of enforcement and the commercial trawl fishermen in Newport, Oregon, to determine if there is a difference in relationships and whether those differences impact compliance. While a difference in the relationships between the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________________________ Kate Mactavish, representing Rural Studies Brent Steel, representing, Political

Parenting style and practice : predictors of behavioral regulation in preschool

Creator:: Pritchard, Megan E.
Abstract:: Increasing numbers of children are entering kindergarten without the behavioral skills needed to cope with the demands of the classroom environment. Moreover, a number of studies have documented that young children's behavioral regulation (including attention, working memory, and inhibitory control skills) plays an important role in later academic achievement (McClelland,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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ScholarsArchive@OSU

Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

Investigating Differences between Rural and Non-rural Students

"We are not all one puzzle piece" : youth voice, homelessness, and positive youth development

How Can We Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness? Assessing Resource Strengths and Needs from First-Hand Accounts

Effects of insecure attachment on marital interactions : examining the family stress model

A Health Impact Assessment of Accessory Dwelling Unit Policies in Rural Benton County, Oregon

PTSD Symptoms among Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Post-9/11 Veterans: A Rural/Urban Comparison

The peer interview methodology : participatory qualitative interviewing and discussion in a youth garden project

Using the IDA Framework to Examine the Relationship Between Regulating Enforcers and the Commercial Trawl Fishery of Newport, Oregon

Parenting style and practice : predictors of behavioral regulation in preschool

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