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Creator:: Piquette, Daniel S.
Abstract:: An overarching explanation for environmental degradation has been humans' disconnection from the natural world. Utilizing Whiteheadian theory, I offer that there is no disconnection. Rather, I propose that there is a dearth of relational acknowledgement. I suggest that the Cartesian dualism and modern science led to an illusory belief that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Hofstetter, Merlin Ivan
Abstract:: The study is based on a frame of reference for comparing characteristics of ordered pairs of members of small groups ("relators" in relation to "co-relatives"). An attempt is made to replicate selected findings from a study of the acquaintance process reported by Theodore Newcomb. The effectiveness of three measures of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Mackie, Emma Jeanne
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physiological maturation and the intrapersonal relations of adolescent girls. The Interpersonal Check List provided the measure of self concept and ideal self concept for each subject. Subjects were 48 early-maturing and 48 late-maturing girls representing the four levels of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Moon, LouAnne Waln
Abstract:: This study is a comparison of the extent of acceptance by peers in first-born children and last-born children. The following hypothesis was tested: There is no difference in peer acceptance of the first-born child as compared to the last-born child. The subjects were students between the ages of 11 years...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Kinch, Lisa Joan
Abstract:: The primary purpose of the study was to examine how furniture arrangements in the lounges of institutions for the elderly affect the social interaction among the residents. Based on the furniture arrangements that encourage social interaction, recommendations were made for the placement of furniture in the lounges of institutions for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Goward, Eleanor L.
Abstract:: Friendship is an extremely significant and meaningful relationship for women of all ages, yet little research has been conducted on the friendships of adult women. Recent research indicates that aspects of friendship change as people progress through their adult years and take on family and work roles, but previous studies...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Durand, Elizabeth Victoria
Abstract:: Previous research suggests that little is known about female mentoring relationships, particularly among undergraduate students. The purpose of the present study was to investigate mentoring relationships experienced by female undergraduate merchandising management students. The investigation included the overall prevalence of mentoring experiences, the specific kinds of mentor roles, the prevalent...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Wittman, Amanda Barrett
Abstract:: While there is quite a bit of research on mentoring in general, there is a gap in the Student Affairs literature about how successful Student Affairs women make meaning out of their mentoring experiences. This study examines both mentees and their mentors through a phenomenological study in order to better...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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