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  • Birthing Experience: Feminism, Symbolic Interaction, and (Re) Defining Birth

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    Roland-Schwartz, Michele L.
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    In this paper, my aim is to call attention to the meanings women attach to their birthing experiences using the symbolic interaction perspective in conjunction with a feminist lens. I argue that the obstetrical model of childbirth defines the course of the relationship between the laboring woman and attendant, limiting...
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    women is to reproduce and that their primary achievement is motherhood—I do believe that the midwifery

  • Non-industrial textile production as optimal experience : applicability of the Flow Theory to clothing and textiles subject matter

    Creator:
    Blood, Janet
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    The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow Theory by Csikszentmihalyi as it relates to non-industrial textile production activities. In using the Flow Theory, researchers attempt to explain why individuals continue participation with a specific activity; namely that the activity induces...
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    Dissertation
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    The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow

  • The effect of peer presence upon health-related physical fitness test scores of college students

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    El Baden, Bahia Mahmoud
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    The primary purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of peer presence upon the health-related physical fitness test scores of college students. A total of 312 undergraduate college students, 156 males and 156 females, 18 through 29 years of age, randomly selected from the physical education activity...
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    Dissertation

  • Consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping

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    Kim, Mi-Jung
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    The purpose of the present study was to determine consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping. According to the existing literature, four categories of perceptions play primary roles for apparel shopping consumer decisions: apparel appearance, apparel comfort, fabric characteristics, and apparel fit. The present study aimed to observe how...
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    purchase decision. Perceived risks also can be attributed to several factors: psychological risk, social

  • Turning Back the Calendar: An Analysis of Main Street USA’s use of Nostalgia

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    Cox, Travis L.
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    Main Street USA in Southern California’s Disneyland theme park is often described as nostalgic. However, previous research on this subject has failed to identify what elements actually make Main Street USA nostalgic as well as determine why Disney uses this nostalgia to influence park guests. In order to respond to...
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    the broad psychological affects music can have on society. In order to narrow this broad area of

  • End user software engineering features for both genders

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    Sorte, Shraddha
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    Previous research has revealed gender differences that impact females’ willingness to adopt software features in end users’ programming environments. Since these features have separately been shown to help end users problem solve, it is important to female end users’ productivity that we find ways to make these features more acceptable...
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    Table 1. A particularly useful aspect of these hypotheses is that, because many of these hypotheses

  • Weight stigma consciousness and perceived physical appearance : their key precursors and relationship to health behaviors

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    Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke
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    The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between weight stigma consciousness, perceived body appearance, social physique anxiety, and the health outcomes of physical activity levels and eating behaviors. Select precursors were also examined. These relationships were based on Harter's model of self-worth. Two-hundred fifteen adults with a...
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    Psychological Variables………………………………….. 2 Perceived Physical Appearance and Psychological Well-being 3

  • A comparison of depression, stress and self-image between younger and older adolescent mothers

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    Kitzrow, Martha Anne.
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    Adolescent pregnancy is a major social problem which results in negative psychological, medical, developmental, economic and educational consequences for both mother and child. A review of the literature examined psychological and sociocultural factors and negative consequences associated with adolescent pregnancy. There has been little research on age specific differences between...
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    : Adolescent pregnancy is a major social problem which results in negative psychological, medical

  • A phenomenological inquiry into the experience of reflection by older adults in adventure-based experiential education

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    Brennan, L. A.
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    This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for older adults in a developmental oriented adventure education experience. Data were gathered from emergent interviews with four individuals while participating in a multi-day, self-contained experiential education program conducted in a rugged environment, and led by a Navajo leader. Two principle research questions...
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    , psychological and educational understandings of the term. For some educators, experience refers simply to an

  • Barriers to exercise: Kuwaiti individuals with and without physical disabilities

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    Arab, Maryam
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    The purpose of this study was to investigate the stages of exercise change, the levels of physical activity, and barriers to exercise among Kuwaiti individuals with and without disabilities. This study was conducted on 100 participants (50 males and 50 females) aged from 18 to 55 years. Stage of exercise...
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    provides psychological benefits by reducing levels of anxiety and depression, enhancing self-esteem, and