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Clothing evaluative criteria : a comparison between hedonic shoppers and utilitarian shoppers

Creator:: Yeh, Chun-Lan
Abstract:: According to Engel, Blackwell, and Miniard (1993), evaluative criteria is defined as "the standards and specifications used by consumers to compare different products and brands" (p.51). Many studies have investigated factors that might influence the importance of clothing evaluative criteria used by consumers in the decision making process. However, few...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Minjeong Kim and Dr. Cris Ward. Their times, encouragement, and assistances are gratefully acknowledged

Determinants of consumer behavior toward counterfeit products: involvement and the attitude toward brand equity

Creator:: Cheng, Yu-Chi
Abstract:: Counterfeits, unauthorized copies of a product presented for sale as if they were the legitimate manufacturer's product, are creating a sizeable and growing problem for the apparel and accessory industries (Olsen & Granzin, 1993). The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between consumers' likelihood of knowingly purchasing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Dr. Minjeong Kim, Dr. Hal Koenig, and Dr. Chris Ward. Their time and assistance are gratefully

Engagement in a community of learners as a mediating agent toward the construction of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in an online Master's program

Creator:: Gillow-Wiles, Henry
Abstract:: This study investigates how teachers develop and extend their understanding and knowledge of teaching and learning with digital technologies in a primarily online Master of Science program. The investigation focuses on exploring the relationship between developing an online community of learners and the construction of technological pedagogical and content knowledge...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The effect of Pell Grants and other factors on debt accumulation of Stafford Loan recipients

Creator:: Piccola-Schmidt, Michelle Louise
Abstract:: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect that Pell Grants have on Stafford Loan debt accumulation and to identify other factors that affect Stafford Loan debt accumulation. The sample consisted of 32,525 dependent undergraduate students from more than 100 different four-year public institutions. All the students...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thank the members of my committee: Dr. Chris Ward, Professor Nancy Bryant, Dr. Carmen Steggell and

At what level has standards-based education reform initiatives influenced Oregon high school history instruction and classroom practices?

Creator:: Lowe, Eric V.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate Oregon public high school history teacher perspectives concerning standards-based reform initiatives springing from the No Child Left Behind legislation. The central question addressed in this study is: At what level has Standards-Based Education reform initiatives impacted Oregon high school history instruction and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Mob mentality and classroom management : Meeting student needs and building self-regulation skills

Creator:: Mills, Jan L.
Abstract:: Literature on classroom management asserts that the best discipline is preventive, with studies on teacher variables such as empathy or enforcement of consequences, as well as student variables such as peers reporting positive behaviors with group contingencies, among others. However, there is little in the research that specifically targets regular...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my committee members, Dr. Winograd, Dr. Ciechanowski, Dr. Ward, and Dr. Egelkraut for their

The effect of youth participatory evaluation and youth community action training on positive youth development

Creator:: White, David J. (David Joseph)
Abstract:: The bi-directional relationships within the personal and contextual environments of adolescents are critical to the development of adolescents and their transition into adulthood. Opportunities for youth to participate in and provide leadership in meaningful programs, gain life skills, and interact with adults in sustained relationships are key features leading to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: up on me. I will make it my life’s endeavor to honor you and the degree. Dr. Chris Ward, Dr. Mary

A perceived-risk curriculum for at-risk learners

Creator:: Kash, Laurel Renee
Abstract:: Although perceived-risk curriculum, that is, where the learner experiences effects of eustress (positive stress), has been used in Arts or outdoor activities, it has not been used in school classrooms. Milkman’s 1996 studies of after-school Project Self Discovery demonstrated that at-risk students lessened their adverse risky behaviors, such as substance...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: State College of Denver and Drs. Chris Ward and Samuel Chan of Oregon State University. I have been

Adult 4-H volunteer empowerment in 4-H youth development settings

Creator:: Olsen, Pamela
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study was to determine which factors related to adult 4-H volunteer empowerment in 4-H youth development settings. This study examined the relationship of adult 4-H volunteers’ perceived leadership styles of Oregon 4-H Youth Development Educators (YDE) to the adult 4-H volunteer sense of empowerment. In...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee: Dr. Michael Dalton, Dr. George Copa, Dr. Chris Ward, Dr. Joyce Walker, and Dr. Lynne Houck

The experiences of Asian group leaders who are leading groups in Asia

Creator:: Taephant, Nattasuda
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the experiences of Asian group leaders who were leading groups in Asia. This research was developed to address a need for exploratory research in the area of Asian group leaders' perceptions and experiences during the process of leading groups in Asia. Grounded...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Clothing evaluative criteria : a comparison between hedonic shoppers and utilitarian shoppers

Determinants of consumer behavior toward counterfeit products: involvement and the attitude toward brand equity

Engagement in a community of learners as a mediating agent toward the construction of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in an online Master's program

The effect of Pell Grants and other factors on debt accumulation of Stafford Loan recipients

At what level has standards-based education reform initiatives influenced Oregon high school history instruction and classroom practices?

Mob mentality and classroom management : Meeting student needs and building self-regulation skills

The effect of youth participatory evaluation and youth community action training on positive youth development

A perceived-risk curriculum for at-risk learners

Adult 4-H volunteer empowerment in 4-H youth development settings

The experiences of Asian group leaders who are leading groups in Asia

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