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The effect of physical activity and the COVID-19 pandemic on children's self-regulation

Creator:: Hammer, Delaney
Abstract:: Self-regulation skills in children are an important indicator of positive life outcomes such as health and wealth. Techniques to improve self-regulation are important, as well as understanding what factors influence child development of self-regulation. This study investigates the connection between total minutes of physical activity per day, as well as...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing Kinesiology

Evaluating the Secure Base Effect in Shelter Dog-Shelter Volunteer, Foster Dog-Foster Volunteer, and Pet Dog-Owner Pairs

Creator:: Schoderbek, Mary H.
Abstract:: The aim of this study was to evaluate the different attachment profiles that characterize shelter dog-shelter volunteer and foster dog-foster volunteer relationships and to assess the proportion of insecure and secure attachment styles within foster, shelter, and pet dog populations. Foster dog-foster volunteer, shelter dog-shelter volunteer, and pet dog-owner pairs...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences

Mining Public Microbiome Datasets to Identify Specific Microbial Taxa Associated with Anxiety-Related Disorders

Creator:: Martin, Austin N.
Abstract:: Over the last ten years, clinical, pre-clinical and animal studies have shown associations between the microbiota and neurological functions. Recent work by the scientific community on the gut-microbiome-brain axis have revealed that gut dysbiosis and specific microbial taxa are associated with a myriad of neurological conditions, such as autism spectrum...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing Public Health and Human Sciences

Influence of Robot Motivation on Modified Ride-On Car Usage

Creator:: Zott, Gabriela R.
Abstract:: Using robot motivation to see effects on modified ride-on car interaction has not yet been explored. Previous research has looked at the use of robots to encourage/motivate children (Bharatharaj et al., 2017; Conti et al., 2017; Johnson, 2003) and the benefits of using modified ride-on cars have also been previously...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ., Lobo, M. A., Feldner, H. A., Schreiber, M., MacDonald, M., Winden, H. N., Stoner, T., & Galloway, J

Supporting children who struggle with self-regulation : the role of early family risk and child care quality

Creator:: Pratt, Megan E.
Abstract:: Children's early self-regulation skills have long-term implications for a variety of academic, social, and health outcomes. Unfortunately, children facing multiple family risk factors (e.g., harsh parenting, economic disadvantage) are more likely to struggle with early self-regulation. Despite early disparities in self-regulation, promising intervention evidence suggests that high quality prekindergarten experiences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Megan E. Pratt for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies

Temperamental reactivity and children's social competence

Creator:: Nolen-Morse, Jessica M.
Abstract:: The current study examined relations between temperamental reactivity at 6 months and social competence in first grade, including if emotion regulation at 54 months played a role as mediator and/or moderator between temperamental reactivity and social competence in first grade. Previous studies have shown that children who are high on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: well as Dr. Megan MacDonald, my graduate school representative, for their input into my thesis

Moving Towards Academic Success and Life Long Learning

Creator:: Becker, Derek R.
Abstract:: Early learning skills, such as executive function (EF), are a key component of healthy development and predict long-term academic success. Yet many children are entering kindergarten without the necessary skills (including EF) that are needed to set them on a successful learning trajectory. Early prekindergarten classrooms that encourage a high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: provided feedback on both manuscripts. Megan MacDonald and Kathy Gunter provided feedback on the

The RECESS Project: The Impact of a Community-Based Recess Intervention on Recess Quality and Student Belonging

Creator:: Bishman, Paige N.
Abstract:: Physical activity and social emotional health among children have become increasingly important for children’s overall development. Recess is a time during the school day for students to have access to physical activity opportunities as well as socialize and interact with their peers. A quality recess, that is age and developmentally...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing Kinesiology

The Dog-Child Bond: Examining Synchronous Activity-based Animal-Assisted Interventions for Youth with Developmental Disabilities and their Family Dog

Creator:: Wanser, Shelby H.
Abstract:: Approximately one in six children in the United States has a developmental disability (CDC, 2018). Among a wide variety of interventions that have been developed to support the health, wellbeing, and development of youth with disabilities, Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) have become increasingly prevalent. Some AAI involve youth participating with their...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: could have ever asked for! To my committee members, Dr. Megan MacDonald, Dr. Giovanna Rosenlicht

The Effects of Video Modeling on Test of Gross Motor Development-3 Performance among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Case, Layne
Abstract:: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been reported to have motor skill delays and deficits. However, there have been challenges to these findings on whether these deficits are due to lack of movement skills or inaccurate assessment methods. Due to relative strengths in processing visual stimuli as opposed to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thank my committee members, Dr. Megan MacDonald, Dr. Sam Logan, and Dr. Veronica Irvin, for their

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The effect of physical activity and the COVID-19 pandemic on children's self-regulation

Evaluating the Secure Base Effect in Shelter Dog-Shelter Volunteer, Foster Dog-Foster Volunteer, and Pet Dog-Owner Pairs

Mining Public Microbiome Datasets to Identify Specific Microbial Taxa Associated with Anxiety-Related Disorders

Influence of Robot Motivation on Modified Ride-On Car Usage

Supporting children who struggle with self-regulation : the role of early family risk and child care quality

Temperamental reactivity and children's social competence

Moving Towards Academic Success and Life Long Learning

The RECESS Project: The Impact of a Community-Based Recess Intervention on Recess Quality and Student Belonging

The Dog-Child Bond: Examining Synchronous Activity-based Animal-Assisted Interventions for Youth with Developmental Disabilities and their Family Dog

The Effects of Video Modeling on Test of Gross Motor Development-3 Performance among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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