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Apparel Brand Perceptions : An examination of consumers’ perceptions of six athletic apparel brands

Creator:: Conway, Katelyn
Abstract:: Brands are becoming more relevant in today’s society, especially in order to differentiate among competitors and in the eyes of the consumer. As a result of this relevance, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to maintain a strong brand perception among consumer markets. Therefore, it is fundamental for brands to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: increasingly more difficult to maintain a strong brand perception among consumer markets. Therefore, it is

Nonmedical prescription stimulant use: exploring student perceptions and university response

Creator:: Foss, Austyn
Abstract:: This thesis explores trends and perceptions surrounding nonmedical use of prescription stimulants by university students throughout the United States. Furthermore, this study evaluated how universities in Oregon have responded to increased rates of nonmedical prescription stimulant use on campuses across the country. The following research questions are addressed: 1) What...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: perception about the safety, legality, and ethics of nonmedical use. Americans perceive prescription

Exploring Perceptions of Social Responsibility in Engineering Students

Creator:: Jahr, Amy
Abstract:: Incoming and graduating engineering students in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University were surveyed in order to assess awareness and integration of social responsibilities into their emerging professional persona and how those views are informed by program and faculty interactions. Preliminary analysis of responses...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: perception of a responsibility to others may not be enough to incite action in an individual (Kabo, 2010

Perceptions of Pit Bulls and Other Canine Breeds

Creator:: Paoli, Mallary A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to research people’s attitudes towards pit bull breeds compared to other dog breeds. The term “pit bull” refers to a type of dog with certain physical features including a muscular and stocky build, short coats, and a large skull with a square jaw. Over...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: stereotype. The press has helped mislead the public’s perception of pit bull breeds in several ways

Diversity and Psychology: Promoting Inclusive Perceptions of Disability

Creator:: Williams, Hannah M.
Abstract:: The way that an individual defines and understands the term “disability” has the potential to affect how they view and interact with people with disabilities. Previous research suggests that classroom interventions and frequent interactions with people who have disabilities can be effective in promoting the social model of disability and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: adoption of the social model of disability discourages the perception that people with disabilities are a

What is an English Major?: A Comparative Exploration of Perceptions of English Studies at OSU

Creator:: Paulsen, Brittney Renee
Abstract:: My project is designed to determine how the English major and English Studies exist at OSU, through the collection of perceptions and opinions about English Studies at OSU from students and faculty (both inside and outside of the English department) via email surveys. I used secondary research to determine how...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and profound impact on institutional perception of the health of a department and subsequently where

Karmic Effects: How Aggressive Behavior Toward Important People Changes the Perception of Others

Creator:: Whitman, Frederick R.
Abstract:: Synthesizing perspectives from Bruner (1957), and the Mind Only School of Buddhism, the current study examined the effect of a persons’ own behavior on knowledge activation. Both social cognitive psychology and the Mind Only School posit that perception is based on previously learned knowledge. Knowledge is accumulated through an individual’s...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Effects: How Aggressive Behavior Toward Important People Changes the Perception of Others

Understanding local perceptions of an economy in transition : Tourism in South Caicos, TCI

Creator:: Wiegand, Jenna L.
Abstract:: Tourism presents a significant challenge for island economies in the Global South attempting to improve local standards of living. Due to limited resources and often low education levels of island residents, tourism development frequently becomes a tool for foreign investors to profit while local people continue to work low-income jobs....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Mothers and Caretakers’ Perception of Childhood Eye Care In the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Creator:: Lowe, Lianna M.
Abstract:: According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 1.4 million blind children in the world, of whom approximately 300,000 live in Africa. About one-half of these cases of childhood blindness could have been prevented. Each year, an estimated half a million children become blind (nearly one per minute),...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , 2013. Title: Mothers and Caretakers’ Perception of Childhood Eye Care In Rural Ashanti, Ghana

Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Perceptions of Caregivers’ Attitudes Toward Powered Mobility for Children with Disabilities

Creator:: Cafferata, Christina A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand current caregiver attitudes towards powered mobility devices for young children with disabilities. This data was obtained by collecting surveys from pediatric physical therapists who interact with many caregivers on a daily basis and often act as the bridge between families and access...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Apparel Brand Perceptions : An examination of consumers’ perceptions of six athletic apparel brands

Nonmedical prescription stimulant use: exploring student perceptions and university response

Exploring Perceptions of Social Responsibility in Engineering Students

Perceptions of Pit Bulls and Other Canine Breeds

Diversity and Psychology: Promoting Inclusive Perceptions of Disability

What is an English Major?: A Comparative Exploration of Perceptions of English Studies at OSU

Karmic Effects: How Aggressive Behavior Toward Important People Changes the Perception of Others

Understanding local perceptions of an economy in transition : Tourism in South Caicos, TCI

Mothers and Caretakers’ Perception of Childhood Eye Care In the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Perceptions of Caregivers’ Attitudes Toward Powered Mobility for Children with Disabilities

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