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  • Disputant storytelling in divorce mediation

    Creator:
    Hansen, Alan R.
    Abstract:
    This paper investigates the nature of disputants' stories within the context of divorce mediation. Tapes and transcripts of actual mediation sessions from three different sources are scrutinized, utilizing a modified form of conversation analysis known as ethnography of speaking. Several themes emerge from this analysis of disputants' stories: the functions...
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    Masters Thesis
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    THE THESIS OF Alan Hansen for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in

  • Effects of teaching games for understanding on game performance and understanding in middle school physical education

    Creator:
    Harvey, Stephen
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    Most students arrive at game-focused physical education (PE) with neither the skills nor the tactical knowledge to be successful (Metzler, 2000). Although the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) approach can enhance both on- and off-the-ball skills in game play performance (Griffin et al., 1995; Harvey et al., in review, Harvey...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Gender differences in the perceptions of sexual abuse

    Creator:
    Sandras, Eric
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    The purpose of this study is to explore gender differences in adult perceptions of sexual abuse encounters between an adult male and children of both genders and of various ages. Subjects were four hundred and fifty three students from a northwestern university. They were recruited from a lower-level human development...
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    Dissertation
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    . Patricia Moran, Dr. Alan Acock, Dr. Alan Sugawara, Dr. Anisa Zvonkovic and Dr. Sam Vuchinich for their

  • Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

    Creator:
    Lee, Hyo
    Abstract:
    Eliminating physical activity disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S. is important. Cultural differences have been found to be plausible contributing factors associated with such disparities. Therefore it is important to investigate and understand the mechanisms by which diverse aspects of cultural experiences affect physical activity participation among ethnic minorities,...
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    Dissertation
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    endless respect for him. I would like to extend many thanks to my graduate committee, Dr. Alan C. Acock

  • Gender Matters : The Perspectives and Experiences of Living Unit Staff in Juvenile Correctional Facilities

    Creator:
    Galardi, Tasha Randall
    Abstract:
    Front line staff members in youth correctional facilities are generally the primary adults in the lives of incarcerated young people. In many ways, they serve as surrogate parents who may promote positive development while holding delinquent youth accountable for their actions. They accomplish these often conflicting goals through the provision...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Physical activity among Chinese international students in American higher education : from quantitative and qualitative perspectives

    Creator:
    Yan, Zi
    Abstract:
    Chinese international students in American colleges and universities report low levels of physical activity involvement, which may limit them in terms of realizing their full human potential (i.e., cognitively, physically, socially). The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the psychosocial mechanisms as well as the sociocultural influences to understand...
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    Dissertation
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    members Drs. Alan C. Acock, Viktor E. Bovbjerg, Vicki Ebbeck, and Ilene K. Kleinsorge, for being with

  • Looking toward the future: examining aspirations and sense of purpose among rural youth

    Creator:
    Shamah, Devora
    Abstract:
    In light of recent economic and social changes rural communities continue to worry about the future of their young people. Will they be prepared for the challenges that lay ahead as they move into adulthood? The aspirations youth hold set them on a pathway toward achieving goals, beginning post-secondary education,...
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    Dissertation
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    Richards has discussed qualitative work and read manuscript drafts; Alan Acock helped develop the mixed

  • Pathways to Well-Being : A Mixed Methods Study on Purpose in Life in Middle Adulthood

    Creator:
    Ko, Han-Jung
    Abstract:
    An ability to meet the changing demands associated with development promotes purpose in life, a defining feature of psychological well-being. Midlife adults consistently report higher purpose in life compared to older adults. However, less is known about the dynamics of purpose in life in the transition from middle to older...
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    Dissertation
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    efforts of Dr. McAdams and his research team. I also want to thank my committee members, Alan Acock