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Creator:: Whaley, Diane E.
Abstract:: In order to develop effective interventions designed to encourage more middle-aged individuals to engage in regular exercise, there is a need to further understand the mechanisms involved in the decision to exercise. One appropriate conceptual framework involves future-oriented self-conceptions, or possible selves (Markus & Nurius, 1986). Possible selves, both hoped-for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Vicki Ebbeck, Dr. Becky Warner, Dr. Karen Hooker, Dr. Douglas Collier, and Dr. Jodi Engel. You have

Creator:: Clark, Sean
Abstract:: Although research evidence clearly indicates support surface properties are a major factor contributing to fall risk among the elderly, investigations examining the influence of variations in surface conditions on the postural control of older adults during task performance have been limited. Thus, the primary purpose of the present studies was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: enjoyable. To my committee, Dr. Karen Hooker, Dr. Gerald Smith, Dr. Doug Collier, Dr. Terry Wood, and Dr

Creator:: Dickin, D. Clark (Douglas Clark)
Abstract:: Individuals with Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (SDAT) are up to four times more likely to sustain an accidental fall than their non-demented peers. The cause(s) of this elevated risk, however, has not been determined. Prior to the design of balance retraining programs, researchers need to uncover the nature...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Gunter, Katherine B.
Abstract:: In the United States, falls are the leading cause of unintentional death with one of every three people 65 years and older falling each year. Falls account for approximately 95% of hip fractures among older adults and falls to the side predominate hip fracture related falls in this population. However,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: both mentor and friend. My graduate committee: Becky Donatelle, Terry Wood, Karen White, and Carolyn

Creator:: Frey, Georgia C.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . I would like to thank Karen Hayden for her continual love and support and for serving as a

Creator:: Kasser, Susan L.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee, Dr. Doug Collier, Dr. Debra Rose, Dr. Vicki Ebbeck, Dr. Karen Hooker, and Dr. Larry Burt, thank

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