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Creator:: Falkenstein, Angelica R.
Abstract:: Both Buddhist and psychological theory postulate that present actions will influence future perceptions, judgments, and behaviors in a concordant manner. While Buddhists explain these effects in the context of karmic theory, psychologists consider these effects of construct activation and chronic construct accessibility. The present study sought to apply social psychological...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: misery loves good company. And again, I thank Dr. Edwards as well as the Oregon State University

Creator:: Clark, Adam M.
Abstract:: The family as a social unit is the earliest and most fundamental socialization influence and is an important contributor to children's development. Studies of family communication patterns (FCP) have emphasized two particular dimensions--a family's conversation orientation and their conformity orientation. However, many studies of FCP and its related outcomes have...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Emotional Well-being: Cross Classification of Mother-child and Father-child Interactions

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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and Family Studies presented on June 8, 2015. Title: Pathways to Well-Being: A Mixed Methods

Creator:: Mejía, Shannon T.
Abstract:: Adult development and social experiences are intertwined, which has implications for social policy, health, and well-being across the lifespan. This dissertation explores the benefit and risk that close social partners bring to adults' lives, and the efficacy and consequences of engaging social resources to maintain well-being in the face of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: implications for social policy, health, and well-being across the lifespan. This dissertation explores the

Creator:: Recksiedler, Claudia
Abstract:: In 2008, the “Great Recession” gained its momentum and quickly grew into a global crisis that led to massive gross domestic product declines and job losses in countries around the world. Relative to prior economic downturns, young adults were greatly affected by the Great Recession. This likely placed a premium...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: goals seemed to be important for emotional well-being; and (2) maintaining high aspirations on

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