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The slow emergence of the "new father" : understanding fathers' perceptions of messages about fatherhood

Creator:: Day, Jack K.
Abstract:: The concept of the "new father" has been discussed in the literature and popular media for over 25 years. Yet current studies regarding father involvement continue to show that fathers do not contribute equally to childcare and domestic labor, even among parents in dual-income families. Furthermore, as roles within families...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: wish to thank my committee members, Dr. Alan Acock and Dr. Alexis Walker, who not only guided me

The effect of Head Start on teacher-child relationships : mechanisms and moderation by children's problem behavior

Creator:: Tracy, Alexis
Abstract:: Positive teacher-child relationships, characterized by warmth and closeness, are associated with better behavioral and academic outcomes for children in preschool and elementary school (Hamre & Pianta, 2005). Supporting teachers to establish these positive relationships with children is important in all early care and education (ECE) programs. Head Start programs, designed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Alexis Tracy for the

Amount of care given by daughters and perceived relationship quality with care-receiving mothers

Creator:: Evans, Lorina S.
Abstract:: The relationship between mothers and daughters has been shown to be generally positive and strong throughout the life cycle. The relationship may become strained, however, as mothers become dependent due to deteriorating health or chronic health conditions. It has long been recognized in both the gerontological and intergenerational literatures that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Alexi J. Walker The relationship between mothers and daughters has been shown to be

Does self-transcendence explain baby boomers' volunteer hours?

Creator:: Cox, Michelle J.
Abstract:: The goal of this study was to pursue the construct of transcendence from a psychosocial, developmental perspective to predict who will volunteer and its influence on the average number of volunteer hours worked per week. The predictor variable is the self-transcendence subscale score on the Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory (ASTI) (Levenson...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Explain Baby Boomers’ Volunteer Hours? Abstract approved: Karen Hooker, Ph.D. Alexis J

Beyond high hopes : educational attainment among children of immigrants

Creator:: Feeney, Sarah L.
Abstract:: In light of broadening racial/ethnic educational attainment gaps, growing diversity within young populations, and the increasingly critical relationship between higher education and outcomes in adulthood, understanding the factors that shape educational attainment is an especially important task for research. With this goal in mind, the current study examined how national...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: this study. Alexis Walker has been an indispensable source of guidance with respect to my writing

Evaluation of a social-emotional and character development program : methods and outcomes

Creator:: Lewis, Kendra M.
Abstract:: Schools are increasingly expected to prevent and decrease violence, substance use, and other problem behaviors linked to academics and prepare students to be contributing members of society. One approach with proven success in promoting positive outcomes related to a broad range of student behaviors and personal characteristics is social-emotional learning,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF Kendra M. Lewis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family

Students as pro-social bystanders : opportunities, past behaviors, and intentions to intervene in sexual assault risk situations

Creator:: Hoxmeier, Jill C.
Abstract:: Sexual assault is a major public health concern in the U.S, and college students are particularly vulnerable to victimization. A health issue that affects nearly one in four women (Fisher, Cullen, & Turner, 2000; Karjane, Cullen, & Turner, 2005) and that is associated with severe negative health outcomes, including depression...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: classmates, especially Jenny Jackson, Bow Lee, Dan Dowhower, Jenny Black, and Ginger McKay – your interest

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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank my friends, Lin Jiaming, Dr. Hyo Lee, Dr. Erica Woekel, and Alexis Lewis for their support and

An assessment of risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and provider practices for post-GDM care

Creator:: Hunsberger, Monica L.
Abstract:: The number of women diagnosed with diabetes, including gestational diabetes, will continue to increase in the face of epidemic rates of obesity. The concurrent rise in obesity and diabetes makes it important to determine the risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the nature and extent of care offered...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 2000-2004 GDM 2000-2003 by Ethnic Group 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2000 2001 2002 2003 Group % G D M

Gender differences in the perceptions of sexual abuse

Creator:: Sandras, Eric
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: effects of sexual abuse (Jackson & Nuttall, 1994; Zellman & Bell, 1988). For example, both boys and

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The slow emergence of the "new father" : understanding fathers' perceptions of messages about fatherhood

The effect of Head Start on teacher-child relationships : mechanisms and moderation by children's problem behavior

Amount of care given by daughters and perceived relationship quality with care-receiving mothers

Does self-transcendence explain baby boomers' volunteer hours?

Beyond high hopes : educational attainment among children of immigrants

Evaluation of a social-emotional and character development program : methods and outcomes

Students as pro-social bystanders : opportunities, past behaviors, and intentions to intervene in sexual assault risk situations

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

An assessment of risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and provider practices for post-GDM care

Gender differences in the perceptions of sexual abuse

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