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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
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing Kinesiology

  • Influence of Robot Motivation on Modified Ride-On Car Usage

    Creator:
    Zott, Gabriela R.
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    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
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    trial, (c) total duration of activation switch press, (d) number of times the activation switch is

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

    Creator:
    Schoderbek, Mary H.
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    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...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ 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
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing Public Health and Human Sciences

  • Phenotypes of Cardiovascular Damage and Cognitive Decline

    Creator:
    Miller, Lindsay M.
    Abstract:
    Cognitive impairment can severely impact quality of life, and can place added strain on family and caregivers.¹⁻³ Moreover, cognitive decline has been shown to proceed to more serious conditions including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia,⁴⁻⁶ making it critical to intervene on risk factors. In addition to traditional risk factors for cognitive...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ Michelle C. Odden Cognitive impairment can severely impact quality of life, and can

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

    Creator:
    Bishman, Paige N.
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    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
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald, Committee Member, representing Kinesiology

  • Temperamental reactivity and children's social competence

    Creator:
    Nolen-Morse, Jessica M.
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    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
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    well as Dr. Megan MacDonald, my graduate school representative, for their input into my thesis

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

    Creator:
    Pratt, Megan E.
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    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

  • Comparison of Relationship between Accelerometer Outputs and Energy Expenditures in People with and without Down syndrome during Walking Activity

    Creator:
    Leung, Chun (Willie)
    Abstract:
    In recent years, there has been an increased interest in accurately measuring physical activity levels with accelerometers. Two distinct approaches have been used to estimate physical activity levels with accelerometers are vertical axis activity counts and vector magnitude (VM). Although previous studies evaluated these two distinct approaches for individuals without...
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    Masters Thesis
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    MacDonald and Dr. Jay Kim, for their commitment to this project. I would like to thank the study

  • Maternal Play Behaviors and Stress Response within a State-Based Parenting Education Program

    Creator:
    Ebadirad, Staci W.
    Abstract:
    The quality of parenting, in particular mother-child interactions, is important for children’s development. Sensitive and responsive interactions between the mother and child are linked to children’s language, emotion and behavioral regulation, brain development, and activity in the stress response system (NSCDC, 2007; Mintz et al., 2011, Gunnar & Quevedo, 2007)....
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    Masters Thesis
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    MacDonald, for their willingness to provide their time and guidance throughout the preparation and