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Creator:: Bird, Kayla
Abstract:: Research has shown that college students sit above the global average for levels of physical inactivity. Currently, there are attempts to assuage this by using motivational theories to encourage physical activity. This, however, is being met with limited success. Therefore, it is now necessary to cast a broader net across...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ William Massey, Committee Member, representing School of Biological and Population Health

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
Full Text:: William Massey, Committee Member, Kinesiology Toni Doolen, Dean, Oregon State University Honors

Creator:: Sheely, Hannah J.
Abstract:: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is recommended for all individuals because of the benefits it provides to physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life (QoL). It is also recommended for children with developmental disabilities (DDs), which make up about 15% of all U.S. children ages 3-17 years. Previous studies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ William Massey, Committee Member, representing Kinesiology

Creator:: Gorrell, Lydia
Abstract:: Long-standing research has highlighted the critical role of physical and outdoor activities for children’s health and wellbeing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, children and youth around the world experienced heightened stress and poor mental health, which coincided with a decrease in active play and increase in screen-based activities. This work aims...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: development and taking a chance supporting a student in a new program; Dr. Will Massey, for his

Creator:: Briggs, Hannah L.
Abstract:: Since the mid-nineteenth century, different waves of feminism have shaped a more fair, equitable world for women. Today, the fourth wave of feminism brings about a new initiative that focuses on menstruation. This traditionally taboo topic has formed failing policies that neglect the care, empowerment, and importance of women’s bodies,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ William Massey, Committee Member, representing Public Health and Human Sciences

Creator:: Bedge, Sonya S.
Abstract:: As part of the Botswana Global Learning Internship Program, a qualitative study was conducted regarding the current staffing conditions at the local village health clinic in Maunatlala, Botswana. This was a month-long project conducted over the summer of 2018. Students from Oregon State University lived in the village of Maunatlala...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ William V. Massey, Committee Member, representing School of Biological and Population Health

Creator:: McCarty, Kathleen
Abstract:: Students with disabilities are not being afforded the same access to sporting opportunities as their peers without disabilities. The purpose of this dissertation was to build on a foundation of information regarding collegiate adaptive sports through a Critical Disabilities Studies lens. Specific aims included: (1) identifying and describing intercollegiate, adaptive...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: drafts, including the final dissertation document before submission. Dr. William Massey and Dr

Creator:: Geier, Mitra Celestine
Abstract:: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental contaminants that occur in complex mixtures. These environmental mixtures can consist of both parent PAHs and their derivatives. Several parent PAHs are known or suspected mutagens and/or carcinogens, and a handful of PAH derivatives are known to be more potent mutagens and/or carcinogens...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . William Stubblefield, Dr. Molly Kile, and Dr. Claudia Maier for their guidance and support. I would

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