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Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

Creator:: Steward, Judith A.
Abstract:: Ideals of freedom, independence, and land ownership helped form and perpetuate the mythology of ranching in the United States. However, stereotypes emerged as a result of distortion from the media and the move away from the land. Social philosophies changed regarding the environment, land use, and the health and safety...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: by environmental policy, government agency relations, public opinion, the high cost of land and

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Creator:: Micek, Thomas P.
Abstract:: "The American Dream" is an expression familiar to all Americans and the realization of the American Dream is tied closely to homeownership (Clinton, 1995). The recent financial crisis, with the housing and financial markets at levels not seen since the Great Depression, has resulted in widespread unemployment, continually dropping home...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: population of interest for this study was college students in the United States who are members of the echo

Effect of consumers' perceptions of political figures on source credibility and attitude toward apparel

Creator:: Stewart, Lauren M.
Abstract:: Throughout history, there have been many examples of political figures who have influenced fashion: from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama. Companies have taken advantage of the influence that political figures have as fashion opinion leaders, even going so far as to purchase keywords such as "Michelle Obama"...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (fashion opinion leaders) adopt and introduce the new fashion to followers. The general public may be

Public Perception of Police Responses to Homelessness: Results from a Factorial Survey

Creator:: Monyhan, Jordan
Abstract:: Visible homelessness is a complex and enduring issue that remains salient in policymaking and political realms. In response to homeless individuals living their lives in public spaces, many cities have enacted civility codes or laws that address quality of life concerns in an attempt to remove visible signs of homelessness...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 14 Effects of Public Opinion on Public Policy

Understanding how Vietnamese make career decisions in the United States

Creator:: Do, Vinh The
Abstract:: This research explores the lived experiences and career decision making styles of three Vietnamese refugees in the United states. Since this study involves the lived experience of the participants pertaining to their everyday activities (i.e. living, making decision, and working in the United States), the phenomenological approach (Van Manen, 1990;...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: United States AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Vinh The Do for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

College students perceptions of the influence of their black high school educators

Creator:: Hooper, C. Michelle
Abstract:: The student perspective is a largely ignored element of educational research. This study used the college student viewpoint to assess the influence Black high school educators have on their pupils. Given today's reality of racism in this society, the existing literature addressing this topic is inadequate. Using an open-ended questionnaire,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to the overall examination of race relations in the United States. The public educational system

Perceptions of the forest products industry

Creator:: Oregon State University. College of Forestry, Oregon State University. College of Business, and Mater, Jean, 1916-
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: all types. Although public opinion polls in the 1 970s did not consider the forest industry as

Awareness of Aging in Taiwan and the United States : An Examination of Ageism among College Students using Stereotypes and Future Self-views

Creator:: Allen, Pamela M.
Abstract:: Ageism in the context of global population aging could lead to increasing human and economic costs. Age stereotypes tend to be negative (Hummert, 1990) and ubiquitous (Nelson, 2002) there are a variety of well documented detrimental consequences of negative age stereotypes on older adults' physical, cognitive and psychological outcomes (Hummert,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 2, 2015. Title: Awareness of Aging in Taiwan and the United States: An Examination of Ageism

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Creator:: Panwar, Rajat
Abstract:: Business is a social institution and society has always designated a role for business which has been undergoing changes with changing societal values and paradigms. Thus while business has always had some responsibilities, the modern connotation of the words corporate social responsibility commonly refers to business assuming responsibilities in economic,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: from four academic majors at Oregon State University and University of Montana and their perceptions

Public perceptions of smoke from wildfire, prescribed fire, and fire use

Creator:: Frederick, Stacey Sargent
Abstract:: Managers and policy-makers across broad disciplines and organizations are calling for a better understanding of public opinion on natural resource issues. One such issue is that of fire and its role in the management of our forests and rangelands. Public perceptions of fuel reduction techniques, with a particular emphasis on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: understanding of public opinion on natural resource issues. One such issue is that of fire and its role in the

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Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Effect of consumers' perceptions of political figures on source credibility and attitude toward apparel

Public Perception of Police Responses to Homelessness: Results from a Factorial Survey

Understanding how Vietnamese make career decisions in the United States

College students perceptions of the influence of their black high school educators

Perceptions of the forest products industry

Awareness of Aging in Taiwan and the United States : An Examination of Ageism among College Students using Stereotypes and Future Self-views

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Public perceptions of smoke from wildfire, prescribed fire, and fire use

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