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Effect of Ecolabels in Context on Perceived Sustainability

Creator:: Garza, Natalia Linda
Abstract:: This study provides an overview of topics related to ecolabels and examines consumer perceptions of sustainability given different ecolabels. An internet based survey was used, and different ecolabels were found to have variant impacts on consumer perceptions of sustainability using descriptive statistics. More research concerning the perceptions of ecolabels on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: was also lucky to have Leslie Burns and Laurie Bridges on my committee, both of whom were a pleasure

Culture and identity expression in interiors : an ethnography of sorority study rooms

Creator:: Carter, Bev
Abstract:: This ethnographic study describes the patterns of decorating in the study rooms of university sorority women. The primary method of data were collection was by means of interviews with sorority members. Observations and photographs of the study rooms of these members supplemented the interviews and provided validation for categorization purposes....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: throughout the research process. I also thank Dr. Leslie Burns and Professor David Eiseman for their

Constructing identities : analyzing dress, appearance, and mental illness in Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White

Creator:: Haas, Rachael E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine how the popular writer Wilkie Collins used dress and appearance to bring to light concerns about mental illness in his 1859-60 sensation novel The Woman in White. The method of narrative analysis was used to complete this study. Data sheets were developed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: characterization. Lennon and Burns (1993) studied the ways in which authors use descriptors such as dress, facial

The role of knowledge and environmental values on consumer beliefs, attitude, and purchase intention toward leather products

Creator:: Becker, Elizabeth S.
Abstract:: Globally, it is estimated that over 2,518,200 tons of hides and skins were exported in the year 2011 alone, with an estimated world production yield of 23 billion square feet of finished leather (FA0, 2011; Mwinyihija, 2011). While some manufacturers have adopted eco-friendly production methods, most tanneries still practice the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: would also like to thank Dr. Leslie Burns and Dr. Larry Roeper for

Impact of price and color availability on fair trade and organic apparel choice

Creator:: Hodgin, Elizabeth Dee
Abstract:: Working conditions in the international garment industry have long been a concern and a process to assess and certify fair trade practices was developed as a means by which to improve those conditions. Standards for fair trade apparel include safe working conditions, fair wages, compliance with laws, and reduced environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , from whom I learned a great deal. Also, I want to thank my committee members, Dr. Leslie Davis Burns

Assessing steel bevel gear design alternatives for sustainability performance through unit manufacturing process modeling

Creator:: Eastwood, Michael D.
Abstract:: As the growth in demand for sustainable manufacturing continues, companies must begin to make conscious design decisions with regard to the sustainability of their products. This means balancing economics of production with environmental and social performance. Thus, design and manufacturing engineers must consider economic, environmental, and social aspects simultaneously when...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Hector Vergara, and Dr. Leslie Burns for serving as my thesis examination committee members. I would

The process of moral development : a comparison of home economics, business, and liberal arts students

Creator:: Coglas, Melinda C.
Abstract:: The present study examined the influence of the demographic variables of age, gender, major in college, and level of education or class standing on individuals' stage of moral development. Trevino's interactionist model, combined with the basic principles of cognitive moral development, provided the theoretical basis for this study. One-hundred and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , honesty, and friendship. Recognition also goes to Dr. Leslie Burns, another important member of my

Preliminary investigation of microbial indicators in the assessment of Oregon streams

Creator:: Campbell, Heidi M. K.
Abstract:: The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) site selection protocol was used to generate a random sample of streams throughout the state of Oregon. One hundred and forty-six selected streams were sampled during the summer, low-flow period of 1997. Traditional microbial public health indicators, including heterotrophic plate counts (HPC), total...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Leslie Burns, and Dr. Anne Rossignol. Dr. Alan Herlihy is gratefully acknowledged for providing

Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Creator:: Thrall, Patti L.
Abstract:: Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in-place and healthy aging, many community-dwelling older adults do not have them installed. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of grab bar installation among well-educated community dwelling seniors. Data was collected quantitatively through an electronic survey of Oregon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Dr Leslie Burns who facilitated this undertaking by awarding me the opportunity to teach and

Bottom-up cost modeling for vanadium redox flow battery component manufacturing

Creator:: Southworth, Zachary J.
Abstract:: In the U.S. there are increasing energy demands that require an ever-increasing need for the large-scale use of new energy resources. Specifically, sporadic renewable energy sources are being incorporated into utility energy portfolios. Thus, supporting stationary energy storage technologies are needed to make these renewable sources reliable and feasible for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: PNNL. Also, I would like to thank Dr. Chinweike Eseonu and Dr. Leslie Burns for also serving as my

A comparison of proposed and archival college women styles at Oregon State College from 1949-1957

Creator:: Sullivan, Rachel M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the proposed women's college styles for day and evening in selected magazines to the documented apparel of college women from Oregon State College in the 1949-1957 time period. The historic method and visual analysis methods were used to complete this study. An...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: individual citizens of the United States. Style – Style is defined by Sproles and Burns (1994) as “a

Effectiveness of selected components in behavioral weight-loss interventions : a meta-analysis

Creator:: Wood, Nadine M. Schneider
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Donatelle, Dr. Ray Tricker, Dr. Ken Ahrendt, and Dr. Leslie Burns. I appreciate your support during the

Self-gifts : consumer purchases of clothing gifts for themselves

Creator:: Cristi, Marie Abigail V.
Abstract:: Little empirical research has been conducted on self-gifts as a phenomenon of consumer behavior. A review of literature demonstrated that the phenomenon of self-gifts has been studied from the conceptual aspect, such as self-gift functions. Yet, our knowledge of self-gifts still remains limited because many of the determinants of self-gifts...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Merchandising Dean of G late S h I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent

Educational needs assessment of designers in west coast states : architects and engineers on the topic of wood products

Creator:: Roth, Travis J.
Abstract:: Architects and engineers are two key types of design professionals who influence the use of wood products in construction. Eighty to ninety percent by volume of all residential structures in the U.S. are wood (Gupta, 2005). In 2010, the non-residential market was made up by 10% wood, 60% steel and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

To restore what once was : a mixed methods approach to understanding the shoe repair transaction

Creator:: Giulietti, Michael P.
Abstract:: The shoe repair transaction, as it occurs in the 5000 or so remaining shoe repair shops in the United States, is currently unexamined in academic literature for the significance it holds for either shoe repairers or their customers. Making use of both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Preschooler's perceptions of a patio garden

Creator:: Upington, Deborah A.
Abstract:: This study sought to fill a void in research literature supporting Attention Restoration Theory (ART) and the beneficial effects of exposure to natural, green spaces. The literature predominantly discusses studies with adult and older child participants, finding that exposure to natural environments often produces an attention-restoring effect. ART has been...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: insight gained from the faculty of the Design & Human Environment department, particularly Dr. Burns who

The global understanding of selected undergraduate students at Oregon State University

Creator:: Stoll, Marcelle L.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: privacy Redacted for privacy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I thank my committee members: Dr. Leslie Burns, Dr

Visual Imagery On Social Media: Increasing Power Through The Use of Photographs on Social Media

Creator:: Green, Julia M. (Julia Michelle)
Abstract:: Scholars promote the ability of visual imagery to have a number of political campaigning benefits such as influencing opinions and attitudes and encouraging vibrant, striving democracy while improving the quality of public knowledge and opinion. However, previous research on this subject has failed to identify how presidential candidates display their...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Improved viewshed modelling for estimating effects of neighboring land uses on property values

Creator:: Gjesdahl, Jacob E.
Abstract:: The effect of land uses on neighboring property values is of critical interest to urban planners, developers, and citizens. Property values are in part defined by built structure and lot characteristics, locational attributes (e.g., proximity to amenities and disamenities), and other features such as views from a property. The effects...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Factors influencing the outcomes of public health legislation in the 2001 Oregon legislature

Creator:: Wise, Kendra J.
Abstract:: Legislation can be an effective public health tool, and understanding the factors that influence legislative outcomes is advantageous for public health practitioners who propose and advocate for legislation. The literature indicates that the issues of personal freedoms, the presence or absence of strong coalition leadership, and political conditions and ideology...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Department of Public Health), Gregg Walker (Department of Speech Communication) and Leslie Burns

Identifying the relevance of "family forest" wood product origin and environmental certification for Oregon consumers, and specifiers and industrial customers

Creator:: Hamner, Rebecca A.
Abstract:: The wood products industry is influenced heavily by family ownership along the entire value chain. Although family ownership affects each link of the wood products value chain, there has been little research into the importance of products originating from family forestland. Specific attributes of products, such as origin or environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Mark Needham, Dr. Jeff Morrell, and Dr. Leslie Burns. I acknowledge the Department of

Dynamic linkages of personality and health : the effect of traits and states in predicting health-goal progress

Creator:: Choun, Soyoung
Abstract:: Optimal aging is strongly related to personality factors along with health-behavior habits. Personality has played a key role in understanding the interactions between human behavior and the environment and as a vital predictor in determining health outcomes of individuals. Although previous studies have found links between personality traits and health,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: guidance since the very beginning of my graduate program. I really appreciate Dr. Leslie Burns for her

Toward the development of screening tests for heart attacks and back injuries in firefighters : a study to investigate back-specific fitness, perceived fitness and aerobic capacity in a firefighter population

Creator:: Moore, Karlie J.
Abstract:: Firefighting is a very hazardous profession. Firefighters experience an injury rate that is three times higher than other physically demanding professions and the death rate in the fire service is also much higher compared to typical. Throughout the literature, data suggest the physical nature of firefighting contributes to the high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and wounds, burns, smoke or gas inhalation, heat exhaustion, fractures and dislocations. (Karter, Jr

Why cosplay? Motivations behind participation and use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages

Creator:: Kane, Laura E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore motivations behind participation in cosplay and the use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages. Further focus was placed on investigating the role of Facebook Artist Pages in building fame. To explore such motivations, two theories were referenced: Deci...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: better writer, researcher, teacher, and person. I would also like to thank Dr. Leslie Burns, Dr

The consumption and design process of handcrafters : theoretical implications

Creator:: Stannard, Casey Rhea
Abstract:: The overarching purpose of this research was to determine characteristics of raw materials which impacted the consumption and design process of crafters. The characteristics were related to the three levels of design as described by Donald Norman and the concept of linking value in consumer tribes. The specific focus of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Honored values and valued objects : the Society for Creative Anachronism

Creator:: Turner, Althea L.
Abstract:: In this dissertation, I posited the need to understand how an invented community (the Society for Creative Anachronism) constructs symbolic meaning in material objects and value systems. Using ethnographic methods, I focused on the Knights and their regalia as this is the most widely accepted material symbolism. People go to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) [h]e argued that rites of passage serve to order chaotic social changes that could threaten to

"Pretty and patriotic" : women's consumption of apparel during World War II

Creator:: Mower, Jennifer M.
Abstract:: The War Production Board issued limitation order 85 in April 1942 in order to conserve fabric and manpower needed for the war effort. The L-85 order froze the silhouette so no major style changes in women's wear would occur during the war. It is clear that on the one hand...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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