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Associations Between Family Nutrition and Physical Activity, Food Security, and Childhood Obesity in Rural Oregon

Creator:: Jackson, Jennifer A.
Abstract:: Childhood obesity and food insecurity are public health issues that often coexist, and both conditions are more prevalent among rural compared to non-rural populations. Social ecological prevention efforts are recommended, yet limited research has examined how rural family-home environments may influence obesity-preventing and -promoting behaviors. The purpose of this dissertation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of overweight and obesity among children in six rural Oregon communities exceeds national averages

An evaluation of a differential education program for able and gifted high school students in southwestern Oregon

Creator:: Lamb, Ronald Deane
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of a six week residential summer program of differential education for gifted high school students. It was designed to determine the extent to which participants in the program were proficient in aspects of critical and creative thinking, and in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and gifted high school students in southwestern Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RONALD DEANE

Selected factors contributing to preservice teachers' perceptions of the social and cognitive competence of preschool children

Creator:: Pettit, Rebecca Ward
Abstract:: As increasing numbers of poor children enter child care programs due to changes in work requirements under the Welfare Reform Act, there is a critical need to examine factors that may affect the quality of care that these children receive. One factor that has received limited attention in the literature...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Program (OPP) grant from the Oregon Department of Education. Children enrolled in the CDC under the OPP

Perceived needs of special education as identified by school personnel in small rural school districts in six eastern Oregon counties

Creator:: Veal, Lawrence Lyman
Abstract:: The purpose of the study, which was conducted in 33 school districts in six Eastern Oregon counties, was threefold: 1. To assess the perceived needs of administrators, counselors and/or specialists and special teachers of the handicapped and disadvantaged, to determine special education needs in small rural school districts; 2. To...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: school personnel in small rural school districts in six eastern Oregon counties AN ABSTRACT OF THE

The effects of implementing the consultation model on special education referrals in the Portland (Oregon) public schools from 1987-1990

Creator:: Yocom, Dorothy Jean
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study was to examine the impact of the consulting teacher model on referral and verification rates to special education. A population of schools which implemented the model (N = 17) was compared with a randomly selected comparison group of schools which did not (N =...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: special education referrals in the Portland (Oregon) public schools from 1987-1990 AN ABSTRACT OF THE

Educators in juvenile corrections : their understanding of the special education process and how it influences their practice

Creator:: Moody, Barbara A.
Abstract:: In juvenile corrections education approximately 50% of the students are eligible for special education services. This dissertation examines Oregon's juvenile corrections educators' understanding of their role in the special education process. This process involves student referrals, evaluations, and eligibility determination for special education services, and the development of individualized education...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Oregon. The data revealed five leading issues for regular education teachers in the juvenile corrections

Effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes

Creator:: Houston-Wilson, Cathy
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes. This study utilized a single subject delayed multiple baseline design across subjects. Six elementary age students with developmental disabilities and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education Classes by Cathy Houston-Wilson A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in

Can bullies become buddies? Evaluation of and theoretical support for an experiential education bully prevention curriculum with seventh grade students

Creator:: Battey, Glenda Jane Lundstedt
Abstract:: Bullying behavior has problematic psychosocial ramifications for the bully, victim, and bully/victims; these included issues with self-conceptions, perceived social support, and affect. Research has found that, if one can influence these psychosocial components, one may be able to reduce the potential for being victimized. The Bully Prevention Challenge Course Curriculum...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: bully behaviors in a 7 th grade middle school class. In this study, two Oregon middle schools, one

An Oregonian Jarabe : Danza Folklórica and Mexicana Mothers

Creator:: Olvera, Monica L.
Abstract:: Acculturative stress can be associated with increased conflicts between Latino parents and adolescent youth, and have negative effects on Latino immigrant parents' psychosocial functioning and parenting practices. Yet, the potentially deleterious effects of acculturative stress on Latino immigrant parents' psychosocial functioning and parenting practices may be mitigated through positive acculturative...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: whose children participated in folkloric Mexican dance groups from three communities in Oregon

Analysis of high-risk hispanic families in a family support program : characteristics, factors affecting parenting skills over time, and age-paced newsletter efficacy

Creator:: Weatherspoon, Joni
Abstract:: Two studies investigated the characteristics of high-risk Hispanic parents with young children who were enrolled in a primary prevention home visitation program targeting first birth families. In the first study, more and less acculturated high-risk Hispanic families were compared to high-risk non-Hispanic White families on differences in demographic characteristics, risk...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: C. Two studies investigated the characteristics of high-risk Hispanic parents with young children

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Associations Between Family Nutrition and Physical Activity, Food Security, and Childhood Obesity in Rural Oregon

An evaluation of a differential education program for able and gifted high school students in southwestern Oregon

Selected factors contributing to preservice teachers' perceptions of the social and cognitive competence of preschool children

Perceived needs of special education as identified by school personnel in small rural school districts in six eastern Oregon counties

The effects of implementing the consultation model on special education referrals in the Portland (Oregon) public schools from 1987-1990

Educators in juvenile corrections : their understanding of the special education process and how it influences their practice

Effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes

Can bullies become buddies? Evaluation of and theoretical support for an experiential education bully prevention curriculum with seventh grade students

An Oregonian Jarabe : Danza Folklórica and Mexicana Mothers

Analysis of high-risk hispanic families in a family support program : characteristics, factors affecting parenting skills over time, and age-paced newsletter efficacy

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