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Call to Action for Universities: Expanding the Public Health Approach for Child Abuse Prevention

Creator:: Corpe, Hannah J.
Abstract:: Child abuse and neglect are significant issues facing our communities today that can lead to devastating consequences. Multiple risk factors can lead to instances of child maltreatment, including those related to the parents or guardians, the child, and the situational circumstances of families. In order to prevent child maltreatment, effective...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ David Rothwell, Committee Member, representing Human Development and Family Science

Child Poverty in the US and Europe: From Conceptualization to Policy Action

Creator:: Mazhinyan, Arpine
Abstract:: Definitions of child poverty and measurement approaches are directly linked to poverty reduction strategies. The definition determines the measure and the measure, in turn, informs policies, which can subsequently reshape measurement approaches. Applying human rights approach and using method of document analysis, this research explores how the conceptualization and measurement...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ____________________________________________________________________________ David Rothwell, representing Human Development and Family Sciences

How Can We Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness? Assessing Resource Strengths and Needs from First-Hand Accounts

Creator:: Pivec, Mikayla
Abstract:: The goal of my thesis is to (a) help reveal to the Corvallis community who comprises this local population and (b) to share with local resource agencies what potential gaps are present from the perspectives of the homeless individuals who call Corvallis home. We interviewed eight (8) individuals who have...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ David Rothwell, Committee Member, representing Human Development and Family Sciences

Divergent Paths to Health: A Comparative Study of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion in California and Non-Expansion in Texas Through the Lens of Policy Diffusion

Creator:: Aguigam, Lyric T.
Abstract:: The enactment of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 marked a critical moment in American healthcare history. The ACA introduced Medicaid expansion, a policy designed to extend healthcare coverage to a larger population of low-income Americans. This policy quickly became a topic of debate and led to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . David Rothwell, for their invaluable time and thoughtful input throughout the various phases of my

Foster Parent Stress, Formal Support, and Intent to Continue Fostering: Differences Between Kinship and Non-Kinship Foster Caregivers

Creator:: Mullican, Nicole
Abstract:: The number of children entering foster care is rising, making foster parent retention a critical concern. Significant stressors accompany the role of a foster parent, which may be exacerbated by the current context (e.g., COVID-19). Although stress may influence foster parents’ decision to continue fostering, formal social support may act...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The Role of Family Characteristics in Predicting Self-Regulation and Early Literacy in Kindergarten

Creator:: Sciuto, Isabella C.
Abstract:: The family context is an important aspect of a child’s environment that can provide helpful resources for fostering positive development or can be a source of risk. One risk factor that is present in an overwhelming number of families is low income status (Child Trends Databank, 2019). Children growing up...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

PTSD Symptoms among Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Post-9/11 Veterans: A Rural/Urban Comparison

Creator:: Kurth, Maria L.
Abstract:: The veteran population, about 18.5 million Americans in 2016 (US Census Bureau, 2018), is particularly at risk for mental health problems. As an example, the suicide rate of veterans is about one and a half times higher than the general population (US Department of Veteran Affairs [DVA], 2018b). Another group...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Drs. Kate MacTavish, David Rothwell, and Ellen Smit. Having a thesis committee with such diverse

Elements of the Preschool Outdoor Play Environment : Associations with Children’s Physical Activity

Creator:: Hoke, Kelly L.
Abstract:: Preschool outdoor play environments (OPEs) are unique spaces that, when carefully designed, can encourage child-initiated play resulting in jumping, chasing, and exploration of materials and natural spaces (Moore, 1996). Specifically, elements of the OPE can facilitate movement and increase physical activity (Baek et al., 2015) through engaged, child-initiated play. Children...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and fostered growth. Thank you to my committee members, Kelly Chandler and David Rothwell, for

From work-first to learn first : navigating educational choices among TANF recipients through the lens of possible selves and stigma

Creator:: Jones, Terese D.
Abstract:: Individuals who are parents and students on TANF experience challenges accessing and persisting in higher education. This study explored the experiences of TANF recipients who are navigating a return to higher education and the impact of college on how they construct a future self. Two theoretical frameworks were used to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: than I deserve. To my committee, Dr. Karen Hooker, Dr. Stephanie Grutzcmacher, Dr. David Rothwell

Social Support and Optimal Aging during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Creator:: Lee, Hye Soo
Abstract:: The COVID-19 pandemic was thought to be especially difficult for older adults, with high risks for social isolation due to the lockdowns necessitated by the pandemic. This study sought to understand the extent to which these community-residing older adults were receiving and providing social support. Further, we sought to disentangle...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . David Rothwell that I still look up macro, cross-national indices: I have not given up my dream to

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Call to Action for Universities: Expanding the Public Health Approach for Child Abuse Prevention

Child Poverty in the US and Europe: From Conceptualization to Policy Action

How Can We Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness? Assessing Resource Strengths and Needs from First-Hand Accounts

Divergent Paths to Health: A Comparative Study of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion in California and Non-Expansion in Texas Through the Lens of Policy Diffusion

Foster Parent Stress, Formal Support, and Intent to Continue Fostering: Differences Between Kinship and Non-Kinship Foster Caregivers

The Role of Family Characteristics in Predicting Self-Regulation and Early Literacy in Kindergarten

PTSD Symptoms among Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Post-9/11 Veterans: A Rural/Urban Comparison

Elements of the Preschool Outdoor Play Environment : Associations with Children’s Physical Activity

From work-first to learn first : navigating educational choices among TANF recipients through the lens of possible selves and stigma

Social Support and Optimal Aging during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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