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Insights into Chinese Youth Culture : A Comparison of Personal Values of Chinese and American College Students

Creator:: Su, Wan
Abstract:: Schwartz and Bilsky (1987, 1990) constructed a universal psychological structure for cross-cultural studies of motivational dynamics. To test this structure, Simmons (1991) adapted data from a twenty year broad-based value survey of student cohorts at an American university. The availability of reliable, long-term data on American students permitted a comparison...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and Bilsky (1987, 1990) constructed a universal psychological structure for cross-cultural studies of

Saudi Arabian Women Pursuing Higher Education at Oregon State University

Creator:: Al-Sheikhly, Nadya A.
Abstract:: Since 2005, the United States has experienced a significant influx of international students from Saudi Arabia, particularly women (Bollang, 2006). The American educational structure is something Saudi women have never experienced due to the vast differences between both cultures in all facets. There is very little to no research conducted...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approach versus that at OSU that heavily incorporates a student-centered approach. This study utilizes

Cross-cultural comparison of college students' physical activity behaviors in the US and ROC using transtheoretical model constructs

Creator:: Flath, Sharon Chai
Abstract:: This was a cross-cultural comparative study that examined college students' physical activity behavior in both the United States and the Republic of China on the basis of the full Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change. Although current investigations do support TTM as a powerful model of physical activity behavior change,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: This was a cross-cultural comparative study that examined college students' physical activity

Exploring the New Visual Environment as a Strategy to Facilitate Successful Student Adjustment to Culture Shock Associated with Study Abroad

Creator:: DeVito, Laura
Abstract:: This thesis seeks to explore how visual cues in the new environment affect Chinese international students studying abroad in the United States. Through open-ended interviews, Photovoice, and focus groups, Chinese international students shared their perspectives on their orientation, residence, campus places, color association, and on-campus place preferences. During the study,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Studies in Political Science, College Student Services Administration, and Art presented on May 22, 2009

Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

Creator:: Shaw, Donna L. (Donna Laible)
Abstract:: This study examines the U.S. educational experiences of Saudi Arabian students. Using qualitative case study and photo-elicitation research methods, this study conducted multiple interviews with 25 Saudi students and explored their perceptions of their American learning environment, how it differed from Saudi Arabia, and the strategies they developed to successfully...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: study in the U.S.? 5.11 Definition of a Good Student

The Conseciuences and Effects for Male Students in the Women Studies Classroom

Creator:: Love, Melanie S.
Abstract:: This research explores the consequences and effects for men enrolled in introductory Women Studies courses at Oregon State University. Men are enrolling in the feminist classroom in larger numbers due to institutional changes allowing Women Studies to provide credit for baccalaureate core curriculum. The intention of this study is to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: core curriculum. The intention of this study is to examine how men react to the feminist classroom

Building conceptions and repairing misconceptions in student understanding of kinematic graphs : using student discourse in calculator based laboratories

Creator:: Hale, Patricia L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate teaching models that may aid in improving student's understanding of how to interpret graphs of kinematic variables. The teaching models that were considered incorporated the use of cooperative groups and calculator-based laboratory instruments, alone and in concert. The subjects used in this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Student involvement and study abroad : exploring Astin's Theory in an overseas program in France

Creator:: Crust, Susan L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine whether Alexander Astin's Theory of Student Involvement could be applied to an academic experience in an overseas setting. Using data collected from the program evaluations of 79 students who had participated in the Oregon University System exchange program in Lyon, France during...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Student involvement and study abroad : exploring Astin's

Hearing their voices : college experiences of urban American Indian women

Creator:: Berry, Linda Converse
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to explore, through their own voices, the higher education experiences of selected urban American Indian females in California community colleges. This study is an attempt to identify pathways to academic success by teasing out college practices and support systems that help Native women navigate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . An intended outcome of this study is to influence instructional and student support practices in

Introductory college chemistry students' understanding of stoichiometry: connections between conceptual and computational understandings and instruction

Creator:: Wolfer, Adam J.
Abstract:: Previous research has shown a gap between chemistry students' conceptual and computational understandings of chemistry topics such as gas laws, equilibrium, and reactions. This qualitative study examined the conceptual and computational understandings of stoichiometry of college students enrolled in a large lecture Introductory Chemistry course. Factors that might influence students'...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: qualitative study examined the conceptual and computational understandings of stoichiometry of college

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Insights into Chinese Youth Culture : A Comparison of Personal Values of Chinese and American College Students

Saudi Arabian Women Pursuing Higher Education at Oregon State University

Cross-cultural comparison of college students' physical activity behaviors in the US and ROC using transtheoretical model constructs

Exploring the New Visual Environment as a Strategy to Facilitate Successful Student Adjustment to Culture Shock Associated with Study Abroad

Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

The Conseciuences and Effects for Male Students in the Women Studies Classroom

Building conceptions and repairing misconceptions in student understanding of kinematic graphs : using student discourse in calculator based laboratories

Student involvement and study abroad : exploring Astin's Theory in an overseas program in France

Hearing their voices : college experiences of urban American Indian women

Introductory college chemistry students' understanding of stoichiometry: connections between conceptual and computational understandings and instruction

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