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Creator:: Whittley, Ruby Sue
Abstract:: This research was conducted to investigate perceptions of self esteem and the behavior of female science students in mixed gender cooperative learning groups. The research methodology used was qualitative in nature, which included a variety of data collection methods, including participant observation, student journals, interviews, video tapes of group interactions,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ' Perceptions of Self-EsteemTitle: Female Science and the Relationship to Behavior in Mixed Gender Cooperative

Creator:: Bridges, Laurie M.
Abstract:: This study examined the relationship between self-esteem and student involvement among American college sophomore women. Self-esteem is defined as "a positive or negative attitude toward the self" (Rosenberg, 1989, xxviii). Student involvement is defined as the amount of time a student spends actively involved in various activities in college (Astin,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Lundeberg, Pamela J.
Abstract:: Although a significant amount of research has investigated the effect of sexualization on women's body esteem and cognitive performance, few researchers have examined the effect of sexualization on girls. Additionally, research that has been conducted regarding girls' experiences of sexualization has primarily focused on media influences. The effect of dolls...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Fredrickson et al., 1998), the exposure to sexualization causes adult women to engage in self-objectifying

Creator:: Woekel, Erica Dawn
Abstract:: During the transition to motherhood, postpartum women undergo immense changes in all areas of life. Of particular interest are the changes at the cognitive and emotional level with regards to one's physical self. After giving birth, postpartum women would benefit from a caring perspective in how they relate to their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: self. After giving birth, postpartum women would benefit from a caring perspective in how they

Creator:: Polit, Gabriela
Abstract:: The purpose of the study is to explore the life experiences, identities, and self-esteem of a group of Mexican women who attend Even Start, a family literacy program. The study also focuses on the effect that the program has on the women's self-identities. I chose qualitative research considering I was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: perception of competence in domains seen as important by individuals is a powerful predictor of self worth

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