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The effect of a mail-mediated intervention on exercise behavior

Creator:: Levy, Susan S.
Abstract:: Self-determination theory suggests that social contexts that promote a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness will increase internalization of behavioral regulation and lead to more self-determined forms of motivation, the prototype of which is intrinsic motivation. A positive relationship between internalization of exercise behavior regulation and actual levels of exercise...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -Mediated Intervention on Exercise Behavior Abstract approved: Vicki Ebbeck Sell-determination theory

Life course perspective : a journey of participation in physical activity

Creator:: Li, Kin-Kit
Abstract:: A life course perspective provide a meta-theoretical framework to understand human development. This perspective is characterized by studying the changing lives within the changing environment (George, 2004). Building upon the literature in the psychosocial paradigm and ecological models, Manuscript 1 discusses the uniqueness and the practical importance of a life...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF Kin-Kit Li for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science

Posttraumatic Growth, the Physically Active Body, and Self-Compassion

Creator:: Mitchell, Erin E.
Abstract:: Individuals who have been traumatized have the opportunity to experience posttraumatic growth, conceptualized as positive changes that result from navigating highly challenging life circumstances (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). The current model of posttraumatic growth (Calhoun, Cann, & Tedeschi, 2010) is based solely on cognitive-emotional processing yet by examining the role...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: E. Mitchell for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on June

Experiences among women with shame and self-compassion in cardio-based exercise classes

Creator:: Rogers, Kim
Abstract:: Shame is a debilitating inner experience elicited by the negative self-appraisal of one's entire self, and is characterized by a deep-seated sense of being flawed, defective, and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging (Brown, 2006). Although significant research has explored self-conscious emotions, including shame, little has been done to examine...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Cardio-Based Exercise Classes AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kim Rogers for the

Barriers to exercise: Kuwaiti individuals with and without physical disabilities

Creator:: Arab, Maryam
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sports Science presented on November 21, 2006 Title

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

Creator:: Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: presume that they will experience the psychological benefits of exercise, that of less depression and

The role exercise may play in how survivors of domestic violence feel and view themselves

Creator:: Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke
Abstract:: The National Women's Health Information Center reports that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to American women and that nearly one-third of American women have been physically assaulted by their significant other at some point in their lives. These women often experience depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, posttraumatic stress...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: other psychological concerns. It is now generally accepted that exercise has mental health benefits

Understanding health behavior influences of undergraduate students during college transition

Creator:: Hart, Kerry A.
Abstract:: As college students transition to life away from their parental home, the need to make independent decisions regarding their eating and exercise behaviors is evident. This life transition may be a critical period for establishment of long term behavior patterns with potential impact on health, disease and weight balance. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to make independent decisions regarding their eating and exercise behaviors is evident. This life

Reduced intraabdominal fat after lower-dose treadmill training in growing female rats

Creator:: David, Lynne Catherine
Abstract:: The presence of an increased accumulation of intraabdominal fat (IAF) has been linked to dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperglycemia, which precede the development of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). It has been shown that IAF begins depostition during childhood. Human studies suggest that regular endurance exercise, that does...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: studies suggest that regular endurance exercise, that does not necessessarily produce an increase in

Exploring intimate violence typologies for women and men : implications for research and practice

Creator:: George, Roxanne G.
Abstract:: Typologies of intimate violence are part of an emerging paradigm towards a multifaceted, multi-theoretical approach to understanding the causes and effects of intimate violence. For this new paradigm to be implemented into research and practice, there are several gaps in the knowledge base that must be addressed. In particular, there...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Scenes of language

Creator:: Duerst, Gretchen
Abstract:: In this creative non-fiction thesis, I present a collection of personal essays that examine my significant moments of awkwardness with failed communications or frustrated relationships when I wanted to draw people closer with language, but was unsuccessful. In the twelve stories, I discuss these issues in my interpersonal communication interwoven...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The growing skeleton : influence of lifestlye and the development of normative data using DXA

Creator:: Fuchs, Robyn K.
Abstract:: To examine the potential for exercise to build bone mass during growth, objectives of this dissertation included: 1) determine the effects of 7 months of jumping followed by 7 months of detraining on hip and spine bone mass in the prepubertal children; 2) determine variables that best predict bone mineral...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved Christine Snow To examine the potential for exercise to build bone mass during growth

Internal and external trigger cues of impulse buying online

Creator:: Burnett, Sandy E.
Abstract:: Online shopping is one of the fastest growing forms of shopping with sales reaching $141.4 billion in 2004 (Shop.org, 2005). With the tremendous growth of online retailing, and the prevalence of impulse buying today, this study's purpose was to investigate the internal and external factors of impulse buying in an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Intergenerational responses to the death of a child

Creator:: White, Diana L.
Abstract:: The death of a child is a traumatic family event. This qualitative study examined the experiences of parents and grandparents in 10 families who had lost a baby to SIDS, stillbirth, or birth defects. Key questions focused on support given and received, meanings attributed to the loss, continuing bonds, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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

Creator:: Roland-Schwartz, Michele L.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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

Creator:: Blood, Janet
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow

Recounting, rethinking, and reclaiming menstruation

Creator:: Ashford, Teresa L.
Abstract:: I assessed influences on women's attitudes toward and experiences with menarche and menstruation using feminist qualitative methodologies. Bronfenbrenner's ecological model interpreted through a feminist lens was the organizing framework for the study, focusing as it does on the sociohistorical and multilayered context wherein the women developed. Fourteen college women between...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , and how the nature of this psychological material changes as a function of a person's exposure to and

First impressions of the interiors of hotel lobbies as influences on perceptions of hotels

Creator:: Fidzani, Lily Clara
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine whether participants can form impressions and make inferences about a hotel based only on the physical environment or design of the hotel lobby. The study investigated how the interior arrangement, furnishings and other aspects of hotel lobbies influenced participants' first impressions and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Emotional effect of curvilinear vs. rectilinear forms of furniture in interior settings

Creator:: Dazkir, Sibel Seda
Abstract:: This study focused on people’s emotional responses to curvilinear and rectilinear lines in interior environments. Emotional reactions towards simulated interior settings were tested by having subjects complete an online survey. The survey tested respondents’ emotional reactions triggered by different forms of furniture. The survey included questions about six simulated interior...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: environment), the person (psychological, social attributes, conceptions, meaning, educational background

Consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping

Creator:: Kim, Mi-Jung
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: purchase decision. Perceived risks also can be attributed to several factors: psychological risk, social

The effects of a 7-month high impact jumping intervention on bone mass in pre-pubescent boys and girls

Creator:: Fuchs, Robyn K.
Abstract:: High impact loading activities such as jumping, performed during childhood is advocated as one preventive method for increasing peak bone mass. Thus, we conducted a randomized intervention to examine the effect of high impact loading on bone mass in 34 pre-pubescent boys and girl over a seven month period. Participants...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the study, and the willingness to step in an teach a few of my exercise classes when I needed

Plasma B-6 vitamer changes following a 50-km ultramarathon

Creator:: Leonard, Scott W.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to measure plasma B-6 vitamers, and other factors which may affect the plasma concentrations of these vitamers under extreme physical conditions. Blood samples were drawn from 8 men and 3 women (43.7 ± 8.6 years) 30 minutes prior to the start of a 50-km...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: dietary intakes 24 Exercise physiology 25 Fuel sources and metabolism during exercise 25

Changes in body composition and metabolic syndrome risk factors : response to energy-restriction, protein intake, and high intensity interval training

Creator:: Pilolla, Kari D.
Abstract:: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and abdominal obesity (AbOb) increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Energy restriction (ER), highprotein (PRO) intake and high-intensity interval training (HIT) can independently improve MetS and AbOb. However, ER reduces metabolically active lean body mass (LBM) in addition to body fat (BF). Purpose: To...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 45min/d, 2d/wk continuous moderate-intensity exercise (CME) (-200kcals/d). Diet and physical activity

The effects of window display setting and background music on consumers' mental imagery, arousal response, attitude, and approach-avoidance behaviors

Creator:: Ti, Chihmin
Abstract:: Window displays are an important means by which retailers communicate with both current and potential consumers. The present study investigated how the use of context setting (with or without) in a window display and background music (with or without) influence consumers' mental imagery, arousal response, attitude toward the display, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: psychological reactions such as attitudes and behavioral reactions. According to Mehrabian and Russell (1974

A study of a Japanese-American basketball league and the assimilation of its members into the mainstream of United States society

Creator:: Nogawa, Haruo
Abstract:: The present study was a modified replication of the two pioneer works in the field of sport and ethnic groups by Pooley (1968) and Tindall (1973). This study investigated whether participation in an ethnic basketball league in Japanese-American communities affected the rate of assimilation of two groups of Japanese-American, high-school...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , psychological, and cul- tural attributes of the participants, direct observations and informal focused

The Consequences of Infelicity : The Effects of Unhappiness on Biological and Social Evolution

Creator:: Martinez, Jorge R.
Abstract:: In social and biological evolution, infelicity can operate as a driving motor to force change. In this essay, for life other than human, infelicity is equated with physical unfitness to compete for the resources of a specific niche. For humanity it is defined as the result of an incongruity between...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Trust, communication and creativity in new product development teams

Creator:: Siacotos, Thomas John Charles
Abstract:: The researcher explored interpersonal trust (a construct from the fields of psychology and sociometry) in the context of engineering work groups. The study explored the potential antecedents of trust and the relationships among trust, creativity, communication, emotional empathy and positive affect. The study attempts to argue that 1) trust is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Copyright 1989 by the American Psychological Association. Adapted by permission. The interpersonal

The relationship between abortion and depression : evidence from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health

Creator:: Warren, Jocelyn T.
Abstract:: A majority of states require parental consent or notification before a minor may have an abortion. Parental involvement laws are based in part on the assumption that abortion poses a risk to the psychological health of adolescents. Previous research has catalogued the risks to adolescent mothers and their children posed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: psychological health of adolescents. Previous research has catalogued the risks to adolescent mothers and

Stress and well-being : self-esteem, self-efficacy, rumination, reflection, & religion

Creator:: Huang, Hsiao-Fang
Abstract:: Depression has been one of the most prevalent psychological disorders. Its relationship with life events is reviewed in light of factors influencing the relationship such as self-esteem, attributional styles, and cognitive complexity. The mechanism of depression and its links with personality disorders are looked at in relation to anxiety. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: psychological disorders. Its relationship with life events is reviewed in light of factors influencing the

Kinetics and kinematics of prepubertal children participating in osteogenic physical activity

Creator:: Bauer, Jeremy
Abstract:: Introduction: Recent reports in exercise related bone research have shown increased bone mineral content (BMC) at the femoral neck for prepubescent children participating in exercise programs consisting of repeated drop landings from a height of 61 cm. Increases in BMC from this type of exercise are believed to be the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Introduction: Recent reports in exercise related bone research have shown increased bone mineral content (BMC

The effects of retail store lighting and shelf height on consumer' feeling of safety and behavior

Creator:: Mouhoubi, Farida
Abstract:: This study aims to identify the effect of different lighting conditions and shelf height in a retail store environment on emotional states, feeling of safety and behavioral intentions. Lighting and store fixture height are two retail store components that can affect consumers’ emotional states and therefore their shopping experience. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: environmental cues on psychological states of customers. A well-lighted and open space, for example

The effect of the color scheme of a bank interior on subjects' evaluations of the bank and its employees

Creator:: Sferi, Rahma
Abstract:: Previous research suggested that unlike marketing goods, marketing services required manipulating the physical environment as well as price, promotion, production, and place. This indicates a role for interior design in the marketing strategy of a service business. Research also indicated that little was known about the effect of the different...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ), cognition is the most important psychological concept. It is the process we use to reduce the amount of

The complexity of nonresident father involvement in low-income families : mothers' perspectives

Creator:: Sano, Yoshie
Abstract:: The two studies of this dissertation examined mothers' perspectives of nonresident fathers' involvement in low-income families. The overall goal of these studies was to gain a more comprehensive understanding of nonresident fathers' involvement and its effect on family well-being. In the first study I applied a relatively new methodology, zero-inflated...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , psychological, and legal fathers and depends on the perception of the relationship. The definition of who is a

Identical confusion : the history of twin studies on sexual orientation, 1952-1973

Creator:: Boltseridge, Nathan H.
Abstract:: In 1952, at the height of the McCarthy era, Franz Kallmann, a Jewish psychiatrist and eugenicist who fled the National Socialist regime in Germany, published a study, in which he claimed to have found a one hundred percent concordance rate for homosexuality among forty pairs of identical twins. From this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: not the defining aspect of homosexuality, but instead dealt almost exclusively with gender expression

Developing effective presentation strategies for online retailers

Creator:: Yoo, Jungmin
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to investigate practical guidelines based on empirical evidence for effective website design, including both home page and product pages. This research consists of two consecutive empirical studies. Study 1 was one factor (home page design: image- vs. text-oriented home page) between-subjects design with two...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ” (Kotler, 1973-1974, p. 50) Attitude: “a person‟s evaluation of any psychological object (Ajzen

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

Creator:: Cox, Travis L.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 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

Creator:: Sorte, Shraddha
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Table 1. A particularly useful aspect of these hypotheses is that, because many of these hypotheses

Towards a Conceptual Change Model to Support Organizational Change Efforts

Creator:: Hille, Joshua D.
Abstract:: Many projects fail because employees and managers have different understandings of project "success" or "value". Other projects fail because managers are unable to effectively align organizational values with those of their employees. This problem is widely understood, but there is little empirical research that specifies the nature and effect of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: also a key aspect of an organization’s financial success (Chi & Gursoy, 2009; Koys, 2001). The

Attentional Bias Toward Facial Emotion Expression : Orienting vs. Disengagement

Creator:: Martin, Nicole R.
Abstract:: The present study examined involuntary attentional bias toward facial emotion expression. Particularly, the study examined two different attentional components for emotional processing, namely, orienting vs. disengagement. A cueing paradigm using two cue presentation times (250ms and 350ms) was used to determine if attention would be involuntarily captured by an irrelevant...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Psychological Science for the generous Graduate Teaching Assistantship bestowed upon her

Attitudes toward surrogate mothering theory and measurement

Creator:: Vee, Regina M.
Abstract:: Surrogate motherhood is a very complex issue with many groups having vested interests. In order to measure attitudes specific to surrogacy a 20-item Likert Scale with high reliability was developed through item analysis (N=131, Part-whole correlation range 0.749-0.478). Correlation of surrogacy attitudes was subsequently related to six other instruments: AIDS,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: permanent home. 3) The child has the right to be protected from the psychological pain inherent in

Comparison of dietary energy density between active women with and without exercise-associated menstrual dysfunction (ExMD)

Creator:: Hand, Taryn M.
Abstract:: Research shows that Exercise-Associated Menstrual Dysfunction (ExMD) ranges from 6-79% of active women, depending on the sport. The primary contributor to ExMD is hypothesized to be low energy availability or relative energy deficiency in sport, due to insufficient energy intake to match exercise energy expenditure. Because many active women are...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and without Exercise Associated Menstrual Dysfunction (ExMD) AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF

Posting point of sale nutrition information in a college dormitory food court : impact on students' food choice motives and venue sales

Creator:: Frasieur, Amy M.
Abstract:: As rates of obesity continue to rise in the United States, interest in restaurant menu labeling has become a growing phenomenon. Many proposed initiatives to require posted nutrition information at the point of sale or decision point for choosing restaurant fare are gaining attention. Research to explore how nutrition labeling...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ____________________________________________________________ Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

The Impact of the Correlated Color Temperature of Fluorescent Lighting and its Influence on Student On-Task Behavior in an Elementary School Classroom

Creator:: Pulay, Alana S.
Abstract:: The aim of the study was to determine whether a higher correlated color temperature of the fluorescent lighting in an elementary school classroom influenced student on-task behavior as compared to fluorescent lighting with a lower correlated color temperature. A conceptual theoretical framework on interior lighting and human behavior was developed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Pathways of Light Relative to Psychological Functioning ......26 2.4 School System Layers with the

Post-occupancy evaluation of the Linn-Benton Housing Authority lobby and reception office

Creator:: Binder, Susan K.
Abstract:: The research evaluated the remodeled lobby and reception office of the Linn- Benton Housing Authority, Albany, Oregon. Programming goals identified five needs: protect client privacy, provide for orderly queuing at the reception counter, decrease contact time between clients and staff, and improve reception office for attention focused tasks and for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: manipulation of some aspect of the environment. An early environment and behavior study at Western Electric

Online product presentation and perceived trustworthiness : the moderating role of gender

Creator:: Marshall, Kerianne
Abstract:: E-commerce is growing each year, reaching 130.1 billion in 2008 (Internetretailer.com, 2009b). Retailers have turned their attention to the online channel to discover ways to stay competitive. Yet there is still limited research on online apparel retailing, especially in online product presentation. Thus, the purpose of this study was to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: negative aspect of a slow economy is that many consumers were searching for deals on the web and moving

Emotional responses to a sustainable interior environment and a non-sustainable interior environment

Creator:: Northup, Reade B.
Abstract:: This study focused on users' emotional responses to a sustainable and a non-sustainable interior environment. Emotional reactions toward interior environments were tested by having subjects complete a survey. The survey tested users' emotional reactions with a mixed methods approach by including both qualitative and quantitative questions. The scope of this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Russell’s (2001) study, Yik and Russell stated that the possible faulty aspect of the circumplex (due to

Enjoyment and physical activity levels of students with and without disabilities in physical education

Creator:: McClain, ZáNean D.
Abstract:: School Physical Education programs provide key opportunities to promote lifetime physical activity (PA) to students, while at the same time students can build a sense of enjoyment. The purpose of this study first sought to determine the effects of varying instructional approaches on the enjoyment and PA levels of students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF ZáNean D. McClain for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science

The Impact of Causal Uncertainty on Dyadic Satisfaction

Creator:: Needham, Shana M.
Abstract:: One's ability to determine the cause and effect nature events is important for navigating within the social realm. However, the ability to determine these relationships is not always as clear. According to Weary and Edwards (1996) causal uncertainty (CU) is the result of an individual perceiving themselves as someone who...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , I would like to thank the Oregon State University‟s School of Psychological Science for

I Tweet therefore I am: An Interview Study of Identity Development and Portrayal of Twitter Users Utilizing the Communication Theory of Identity

Creator:: Carron, Ashley A.
Abstract:: The rise of social networking is more prevalent in today's society than ever before. Of the existing social networking platforms, Twitter is widely recognized as operating within the social networking elite. With this rise in social networking comes the challenge to develop new strategies of navigation when presenting one's identity...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: aspect of growing and pressing importance, by utilizing the Communication Theory of Identity (CTI) to

The Impact of a Relaxation Exercise on Communication, Apprehension in the Classrogm

Creator:: Hitchcock, Romi C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a deep breathing and stretching exercise on communication Apprehension, Cohesiveness and Attentiveness. An empirical method was used in this study. All of the subjects involved in the study were students in beginning public speaking courses, Speech 112, at Oregon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: The impact of a relaxation exercise on communication

Mother's Choices

Creator:: Dietz, Amy L.
Abstract:: A memoir is variously defined as an abbreviated autobiography; a record of events based on the writer's personal observation or knowledge; and the written story of one's own life. I set out to do those things. But when I sat back to read the first of many drafts, I discovered...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Short and long-term effectiveness of a weight loss program

Creator:: Mann, Janet G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine that a behavioral lifestyle modification approach to weight loss changes participants' dietary intake and physical activity levels and that these changes were associated with weight loss and weight loss maintenance. Behavioral factors important in other weight control studies were also investigated to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 Objective 1 Background 1 Hypotheses 6 Diet Related 6 Exercise

The impact of child-centered play therapy on anxiety levels in pre-neurosurgical pediatric patients

Creator:: Lerwick, Julie L.
Abstract:: The prevalence of childhood illness requiring hospitalization establishes the need for implementation of an applied intervention to decrease levels of hospitalization-induced anxiety in pediatric patients. In addition to anxiety, levels of perceived trauma have also been linked to pre-operative pediatric patients. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) within the medical setting has...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: setting has the potential to reduce anxiety, perceived psychological trauma, and behavioral issues in

The influence of attitudes about death on advance directive completion

Creator:: Srinivasan, Erica G.
Abstract:: Surveys of both patients and health care providers have indicated strong interest, up to 95%, in favor of advance directives, which are legal documents that express patients' healthcare treatment decisions. Despite the widespread support for advance directives, actual completion rates are very low, ranging from 4% to 20% for the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: campaign designed to motivate communities to improve physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual

Women: Pregnancy and Sexual Activity

Creator:: Kilkenny, Michelle
Abstract:: The perception of the self as a sexual being is challenged by the experience of pregnancy. Included in the experience of pregnancy are issues with perceptions of the self, body image, transition into motherhood, and reconciliation of the self as a sexual being during pregnancy. Through a review of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: explore some aspect of sexual activity during the process of becoming a mother, but none actually

Helping children after a disaster

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: During and after a disaster, it is important to support children and allay their fears. If fears are not addressed carefully, they may continue long after the disaster has passed. Young children are particularly at risk during these times because of their vulnerability, their lack of understanding, and their difficulty...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Point of sale nutrition information in one college restaurant : impact on sales and perception of healthfulness

Creator:: Peacock, Sherice A.
Abstract:: An increased frequency of eating meals away from home, increasing portion sizes in foods and a lack of information about the nutrient content of restaurant foods may be important factors related to increases in obesity. Methods to improve the healthfulness of meals eaten away from home have been highly debated....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Beyond "Clear Transmission" : Commercial Aviation, Communication and Crew Resource Management

Creator:: Robarge, Mary Alida
Abstract:: This exploratory study looks at communication perspectives and applies them to the transcript of USAir Flight 427, a flight that crashed while attempting to land. Researchers calculate that 60% to 80% of the accidents can he traced to pilot error. Many of these errors occur through a single communication event...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Consumer clothing inventory management

Creator:: Cluver, Brigitte Gaal
Abstract:: The primary objective of the present research, which investigated consumer behavior regarding the storage of clothing items no longer worn, was to develop a model that describes and explains the process of consumer clothing inventory management. Data were collected via in-depth interviews of twenty-two adult female and male informants. Guided...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: psychological and behavioral steps towards disposing of, yet still retained possession. Data collected were

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

Creator:: Brennan, L. A.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , psychological and educational understandings of the term. For some educators, experience refers simply to an

Giving credit where credit is due : the relationship between partner acknowledgement of the division of labor and couple intimacy

Creator:: Ottusch, Timothy M.
Abstract:: Using data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development’s Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD), this study assessed the implications of the division of labor on relationship intimacy for married and cohabitating dual-earner couples (N= 392 couples). The study focused on what mothers and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: division of labor and psychological well-being as curvilinear, where women had the highest psychological

Contemporary student veterans : transitional experiences from military life to college life

Creator:: Normandin, Kathleen
Abstract:: The contemporary student veteran population is growing rapidly as service members who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts take advantage of the Post 9/11 Veteran Educational Assistance Act of 2008 to receive educational benefits to attend college (Cook & Kim, 2009). However, student veterans entering college today have a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Poverty and child neglect : subtypes of neglect and stress as a mediator

Creator:: Shepherd, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: This study examined the association between poverty and child neglect. The existence of a general association has been established for some time. However, there is much debate, and little detailed research, on the specific processes that create this association. This study focused on the form of neglect that involves the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: American Psychological Association Committee on Professional Practice and Standards (1999) defines

A Field Test for the Estimation of Heart Rate at Lactate Threshold : The 30-minute Cycling Time Trial

Creator:: Partridge, Staci M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the 30-minute cycling time trial to estimate the heart rate at lactate threshold. Recreationally trained cyclists and triathletes (n = 47) performed 3 tests in random order: 1) One graded exercise test to directly determine lactate threshold...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science presented on April 15

Serum biochemistry and immunoglobulin dynamics in multi-day endurance racing horses

Creator:: Esser, Melissa M.
Abstract:: Endurance riding reflects a relatively new sport among equine athletic disciplines and is growing rapidly. Of all the equine athletic disciplines, endurance riding is the most closely interrelated with veterinary assessment and control to ensure that horses are not exercised beyond their athletic capacity. As endurance riding competition has evolved,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: racing is comprised of prolonged submaximal exercise, often in warm environmental temperatures

A comparision of substrate utilization during exercise among males and females varying in age and training status

Creator:: Onsiri, Sombat
Abstract:: Exercise training has consistently been shown to increase fat utilization during exercise, while conflicting results have been reported on the effects of sex and age on fuel metabolism during exercise. PURPOSE: The primary objective of this investigation was to compare fat and carbohydrate utilization during exercise among males and females...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Exercise and Sport Science presented on October 31, 2012. Title: A Comparison of Substrate

Increasing daily physical activity in postsecondary students with mental retardation

Creator:: Stratton, Wendith Marie
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , representing Movement Studies in Disability Chair of Department Exercise and Sport Science Dean of Graduate

The effectiveness of a surgical tubing strengthening program in the maintenance of performance among high school pitchers

Creator:: Baheti, Neeraj D.
Abstract:: Throughout the various levels of baseball competition, pitchers often suffer season-ending or career-ending injuries. Significant improvements have been made in the treatment and rehabilitation of these injuries, with a lesser amount of attention given to injury prevention. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an inseason...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: progressive resistance exercise (PRE) strengthening program using TheraBand® surgical tubing for six weeks

Translating the Better Bones and Balance Intervention Program into the community setting: effects of participation on skeletal health, fall risk indicators, and physical activity among older women

Creator:: McNamara, Adrienne J.
Abstract:: Better Bones and Balance (BBB) is a community-based exercise program to improve bone health and reduce fall risk among older adults. Prior research has shown that when the program is delivered by researchers under controlled conditions, participants improved strength and balance, and maintained bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Adrienne J. McNamara for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on

Get movin’ in the morning : effects on physical activity levels, parental support, and on-task behavior in elementary school children

Creator:: Senso, Meghan M.
Abstract:: As childhood obesity rises in the United States, so does the need for effective, sustainable physical activity interventions. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of an early morning care program as well as determine the program’s effects on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the program and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Meghan M. Senso for the degree of Master of Science in Exercise and Sport

Finding personal power through literacy : Latina women's transformative learning experiences in two family literacy programs

Creator:: Merrill, Marina L.
Abstract:: This research focused on the experiences of 15 low income Mexican women immigrants participating in MAS and Superando, two family literacy programs at the center of these women's sociocultural change. This research sought to understand the extent to which participation in these two programs empowers women to create change in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Objectified body consciousness : a theory-to-practice approach

Creator:: John, Deborah Haydel
Abstract:: Objectified body consciousness (OBC) is a third-person perspective that locates an individual's body-self relationship primarily in the appearance of her/his body as an outside observer rather than in how her/his body feels or what her/his body can do. We know very little about OBC in relation to physical self variables...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The change in alcohol consumption of important people to clients

Creator:: Doerksen, Dana B.
Abstract:: The Change in Alcohol Consumption of Important People to Clients measures the relationship between outcomes of clients’ alcohol treatment and the changes in alcohol consumption by important people (IP) in clients’ social networks. The prevalence of alcoholism in America continues to negatively impact individuals and society, yet few people with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

"All the things you ask of me" : Law Enforcement Experiences of Infant Death Investigation

Creator:: Schindell, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: The sudden and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy infant sets in motion a number of linked processes with potentially complex and far-reaching ramifications. While individuals, families and communities grapple with the shock and heartbreak associated with the loss of a young life, a chain of multidisciplinary investigative responsibilities is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The design, meaning, and use of the Turkish salon

Creator:: Dazkir, Sibel Seda
Abstract:: This exploratory study was focused on the design, meaning and use of the Turkish salon (the sitting room for guests). The findings provided an understanding of the different aspects of people's experiences of their salons. Socially and personally constructed meanings were examined to gain a deeper understanding of the respondents'...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: shaped by the dynamic relationship between many individual, psychological, social, socio-cultural

Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

Creator:: Staus, Nancy L.
Abstract:: Although many science educators and researchers believe that emotion is an important part of the learning process, few researchers have dealt with the topic in a systematic fashion. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of emotion in the learning process, particularly in the learning of science...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: group meetings and discussions—I learned a lot about psychological research in general and emotions in

The effect of physical activity on sleep in children with autism

Creator:: Hagar, Kristine Ann
Abstract:: Sleep is an active process that affects an individual's daily functioning and physical and mental health. It is also beneficial for an individual's overall health and well being. Children with autism often have difficulty sleeping. One common complaint from parents of children with autism is that these children lack sufficient...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: in Disability Chair of the'Departnt of Exercise "and Sport Science Dean of the Grzithi.at'e School

Exercise, nutrition, and homocysteine

Creator:: Joubert, Lanae Marie
Abstract:: Exercise increases B-vitamin (B6, B12, folate) dependent metabolic reactions, especially those related to energy production and the rebuilding and repairing of muscle tissue. These same B-vitamins are also important in maintaining low blood levels of homocysteine (Hcy), a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. Hcy levels rise when the metabolism of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Management presented on May 22, 2007. Title: Exercise, Nutrition, and Homocysteine. Abstract

Why cosplay? Motivations behind participation and use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages

Creator:: Kane, Laura E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore motivations behind participation in cosplay and the use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages. Further focus was placed on investigating the role of Facebook Artist Pages in building fame. To explore such motivations, two theories were referenced: Deci...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Participating in cosplay and the fulfillment of basic psychological human needs…………………………………… 160 5.3

The structural relationship among gender role conflict, social support and health behavior in older men

Creator:: Hill, Wade Garrison
Abstract:: Inquiry into the cause of men's premature mortality has been historically framed in a biological deterministic perspective. This research takes an alternative view whereby the possible interactions of psychosocial variables with men's health promoting and health seeking behaviors are examined using cross-sectional survey data with older men. Specifically, this research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: health promoting (e.g. diet and exercise) and health seeking (e.g. annual physical and dental exams

Reported Communication Experiences of Married Women Transitioning to Motherhood: A Case Study

Creator:: Hanna, Sarah Elizabeth
Abstract:: This thesis investigates the reported communication experiences of married women transitioning to motherhood. The study involves a series of focus groups in which new mothers share their communicative experiences, explaining how they are navigating their new roles as mothers while also performing roles as wives, daughters, and workers. Informed primarily...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: psychological thoughts and feelings are conceptualized as inner dialogues in which multiple discourses are at

The Cross and The Spiral : A Contemplative Model of Human Development for Prayerful Parenting

Creator:: Smith, Jonathan V., 1966-
Abstract:: This paper outlines a model of human development to help guide contemplative practice in parenting and facilitate prayerful understanding of parent-child development with a focus upon one's own parent-child relationship. The model draws from the tree of life symbolism represented by the cross and the spiral and further elaborated through...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: J.E. Cirlot4 in elaborating the meanings of symbols in a cross-cultural psychological and spiritual

Fashioning queer bodies : intersections of dress, identity, and anxiety in the queer women's community

Creator:: Reddy-Best, Kelly
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of dress and queer women and how their sexual identity influences their appearance management behaviors. I answered the following research questions: (1) How is gender identity constructed and negotiated in different spaces for queer? (2) Does sexual identity influence dress...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Catholic, female, black) to psychological (jocks, workaholic -definition. They found that individuals

National culture and clothing values : a cross-national study of Taiwan and United States consumers

Creator:: Hsu, Hsiu-Ju
Abstract:: According to Blackwell, Miniard, and Engel (2001), "[c]ulture has a profound effect on why and how people buy and consume products and services" (p. 320). In the present study, Hofstede's classifications of national culture are used as a framework to examine the relationships among long-term orientation national culture (Taiwan and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The Impact of Internet and Videogame Use on College Student Development

Creator:: Calhoun, Benjamin W.
Abstract:: In recent decades, there has been a tremendous change in the college student experience. In many ways this change has been driven by developments in technology, which have in turn changed the way students conduct research, socialize, and recreate. This thesis seeks to gain an understanding as to how Internet...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Bone mineral density and rowing exercise in older women

Creator:: McNamara, Adrienne J.
Abstract:: Studies in young women show that rowing exercise is osteogenic at the spine. However, little is known regarding rowing exercise and spine bone mineral density in older women. The aim of this study was to examine differences in spine bone mineral density (BMD) and back strength between premenopausal and postmenopausal...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science presented on April 15, 2005. Title: Bone

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

Creator:: Lee, Hyo
Abstract:: Eliminating physical activity disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S. is important. Cultural differences have been found to be plausible contributing factors associated with such disparities. Therefore it is important to investigate and understand the mechanisms by which diverse aspects of cultural experiences affect physical activity participation among ethnic minorities,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Hyo Lee for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport

Inhibition of exercise-induced oxidative stress, inflammation and muscle damage by prior supplementation with the antioxidant vitamins E and C

Creator:: Mastaloudis, Angela
Abstract:: To determine if 6 weeks prior supplementation with vitamins E and C could alleviate exercise-induced DNA damage, prevent lipid peroxidation and inflammation, slow the rate of vitamin E utilization and/or attenuate muscle damage, 22 subjects (11 females: 11 males) were studied during a 50 km (32 mile) ultramarathon. Subjects were...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on April 13, 2004. Title

Words of Well-Being : The Relation of an Individual's Word Choice to their Social Well-Being

Creator:: Krieger, Katy
Abstract:: The present research sought to investigate the relationship between an individual's word choice and their social well-being. In the present investigation, social well-being is a person's social health in relation to their social environment, social network, and ability to interact with others in a social context. This thesis was based...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: week long “Psychological Assessment” research practicum. During this time period, participants were

Pathways to Well-Being : A Mixed Methods Study on Purpose in Life in Middle Adulthood

Creator:: Ko, Han-Jung
Abstract:: An ability to meet the changing demands associated with development promotes purpose in life, a defining feature of psychological well-being. Midlife adults consistently report higher purpose in life compared to older adults. However, less is known about the dynamics of purpose in life in the transition from middle to older...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: promotes purpose in life, a defining feature of psychological well-being. Midlife adults consistently

Prevalence and association of depressive symptoms with physical disability and long-term care use among older American Indians

Creator:: Schure, Marc B.
Abstract:: Health officials have recently been sounding the alarm that depression will soon surpass many of the major medical conditions in causing disability among adults. Recent demographic and health trends are generating public health concern about depression. First, the prevalence of chronic conditions has dramatically increased over the last several generations....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Mindfulness, self-compassion, and leadership in wildland firefighting

Creator:: Lewis, Alexis
Abstract:: Wildland firefighting is environmentally and socially a risky and complex occupation. Although much attention has been given to understanding the physical components in fighting wildland fire, much less time has been devoted to understanding and developing the capacity of wildland firefighters to handle the dynamic pressures of the physical and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Alexis Lewis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on May 3

Adolescent substance abuse treatment incorporating "Rites of Passage"

Creator:: Mason, Michael J.
Abstract:: This investigation assessed the effectiveness of an adolescent substance abuse treatment program that incorporated "Rites of Passage." Named Gender Based Treatment (GBT), the treatment program sought to address the adolescents' developmental needs through the use of rituals, myth and story telling, and rites of initiation. Employing quantitative and qualitative analysis,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -line psychological theory that understands substance abuse as either a cognitive distortion (Woody

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:: , and various psychological, sociological, and economic influences. In previous consumer behavior

Parent intervention to promote vegetable consumption by head start children

Creator:: Arroyo, Ines R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of parent education on increasing parental awareness of vegetable servings needed by preschool children, lowering barriers to increase vegetable consumption in their children's diets, increasing confidence in their ability to increase vegetables in their children's meals, and promoting parent-child interaction...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: that meets their emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs. The Head Start

Does the relationship with the baby's father predict breastfeeding for low-income mothers?

Creator:: Schiedel, Esther R.
Abstract:: The study hypotheses, based on sociobiology, were that the more committed and positive the parental relationship, the greater the likelihood of breastfeeding and of later weaning. Data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study was used; sample size was 3635, and over half were African- 2merican. In a logistic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Bereavement experiences following a death under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act

Creator:: Srinivasan, Erica G.
Abstract:: Oregon residents with a terminal illness have had the option to use aid-in-dying under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) since 1997. The DWDA allows terminally ill Oregonians to make a request for lethal dosages of medication, prescribed by physicians for the purpose of self-administering to end one's life....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , behavioral, psychological and spiritual components (Dent, 2005) and that is a multi-dimensional

Spiritual leadership : voices of women community college presidents

Creator:: Jones, Kristen (Kristen Annette)
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to name and give voice to the spiritual expression of leadership by women community college presidents. The following questions guided the research: (1) How do women community college presidents describe spirituality? (2) How does spirituality convey itself in the reflections, self-expression, and practice of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: spiritual aspect of leadership is conveyed in their thinking, self-expression, and practice. My intent in

Finding safe homes : a quantitative analysis of child wellbeing across placement qptions

Creator:: Buerger, Christopher M.
Abstract:: This paper will examine the outcomes in child well-being across placement options for children who have experienced child abuse and/or child neglect. Specifically, this paper will compare the relative success of children placed with kin relatives versus those placed wit non-kin adoptive parents. Success is determined by a variety of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Does self-transcendence explain baby boomers' volunteer hours?

Creator:: Cox, Michelle J.
Abstract:: The goal of this study was to pursue the construct of transcendence from a psychosocial, developmental perspective to predict who will volunteer and its influence on the average number of volunteer hours worked per week. The predictor variable is the self-transcendence subscale score on the Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory (ASTI) (Levenson...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: hinge on the psychological and biological processes that allow humans to connect with one another

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