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Early Predictors of Academic Achievement and Externalizing Problems for Children in Low-Income Families

Creator:: Duncan, Robert J.
Abstract:: Empirical studies and theory have identified many early predictors of children's academic achievement and externalizing problems. Moreover, research shows that children's early cognitive abilities and behavioral problems are strong predictors of later academic achievement and externalizing problems. The current dissertation studies extend previous work and unpack how early predictors relate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: more traditional model testing (Bronfenbrenner & Morris; 2006; Morgan, 2005). Information gained

Profiles of Community Resources and their Influence on Self-Regulation at Preschool : A Focus on Children from Low-Income Families

Creator:: Finders, Jennifer K.
Abstract:: Self-regulation skills lay the foundation for short- and long-term school success, and strengthening these skills in early childhood can have significant implications for immediate and future life outcomes (e.g., Blair & Diamond, 2008; McClelland, Acock, Piccinin, Rhea, & Stallings, 2013). A large body of literature has investigated how characteristics of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: preschool (Duncan, Morris, & Rodrigues, 2011; Evans & English, 2002; Evans & Kim, 2013; Evans & Rosenbaum

The effect of Head Start on mother and father involvement

Creator:: Harmon, Bethany J.
Abstract:: Past research on Head Start has focused on child outcomes, yet Head Start services also target the behaviors of parents. Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-being Study (FFCW), the current study examined the effect of Head Start on mother (n = 3,575) and father (n = 1,812)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: over time (Bronfenbrenner & Morris, 2006). Any time one person in a dyad develops and changes, the

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:: & Morris, 2001). Symbolic interactionism provides a theoretical perspective that helps to guide the

Bystander Intervention to Prevent Sexual Violence: Evaluation of the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Effectiveness of an Intervention Developed for College Students

Creator:: Cotto-Negrón, Coral
Abstract:: The prevalence of sexual violence among the college student population has become a significant public health issue. The real magnitude of the problem is unknown since most students do not report incidents of sexual violence. However, some studies have estimated that 1 in 5 students experience sexual violence while in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: have found that attitudes that disapprove of rape (Hahn, Morris, & Jacobs, 2016), perceived

Daily Stressors and Stressor-Related Affect: The Role of Stressor Type, Who was Involved, and Resolution Status

Creator:: Witzel, Dakota D.
Abstract:: Daily social stressors are important everyday experiences that influence an individual’s daily health and well-being across the lifespan. One pathway through which daily social stressors influence health and well-being is through changes in positive and negative affect. The vast majority of previous research has focused on individual difference characteristics to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: interact to influence behavior and development (Bronfenbrenner & Morris, 2006). The first concept

Refugee Camp Pregnancy-Related and Child Health: Community Health Workers Performance and Refugee Health-promoting and Service Utilization Behaviors

Creator:: Amantia, Rebecca L.
Abstract:: In 2017, the Rohingya refugee crisis became recognized as the fastest growing and among the densest concentration of refugees in the world. The Rohingya have no legal citizenship in any country and are considered a stateless population. Pregnant persons and children are often more vulnerable to the effects of humanitarian...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Youth Wellbeing During the First School Year of the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Intersectional Analysis

Creator:: Fenske, Linda J.
Abstract:: During the first full school year of the Covid-19 pandemic, two central contexts for adolescent development—home and school—changed utterly. In Oregon, most middle- and high schoolers attended school entirely remotely from the beginning of the pandemic, in March, 2020, through the end of April, 2021, removing both the supports available...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Home-based Child Care Early Educators: Personal Characteristics Supporting Outside System Engagement

Creator:: Henry, Adrienne J. L.
Abstract:: The early care and education workforce, including those who work in center- and home-based child care (HBCC) settings, is situated within outside systems of child care supports and resources. Some outside system components serve to support compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., child care licensing: health and safety protocols, minimum training...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Understanding the Influence of Perceived Usefulness of Evidence Based Interventions and Employee Morale on the Relationship between Participatory Internal Communication and Program Fidelity

Creator:: Osibanjo, Oyindamola I.
Abstract:: Translation of efficacious programs into real-world settings is an important step in ensuring improved public health outcomes. Yet, the process of translating evidence-based interventions (EBIs) according to fidelity is fraught with challenges. Organizational factors, specifically organizational communication, have been shown to influence translation processes. To date, there is limited research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Early Predictors of Academic Achievement and Externalizing Problems for Children in Low-Income Families

Profiles of Community Resources and their Influence on Self-Regulation at Preschool : A Focus on Children from Low-Income Families

The effect of Head Start on mother and father involvement

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

Bystander Intervention to Prevent Sexual Violence: Evaluation of the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Effectiveness of an Intervention Developed for College Students

Daily Stressors and Stressor-Related Affect: The Role of Stressor Type, Who was Involved, and Resolution Status

Refugee Camp Pregnancy-Related and Child Health: Community Health Workers Performance and Refugee Health-promoting and Service Utilization Behaviors

Youth Wellbeing During the First School Year of the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Intersectional Analysis

Home-based Child Care Early Educators: Personal Characteristics Supporting Outside System Engagement

Understanding the Influence of Perceived Usefulness of Evidence Based Interventions and Employee Morale on the Relationship between Participatory Internal Communication and Program Fidelity

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