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  • Self-injury in the schools : school counselors' perspectives

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    Roberts-Dobie, Susan
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    Among the many mental health concerns schools face today, self-injury is quickly gaining attention. It is estimated that almost 14% of adolescents have self-injured and the numbers are predicted to rise (Ross & Heath, 2002). Adolescents spend more of their waking hours in the school building than at home or...
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    Dissertation

  • The effects of locus of control and instructional method on self-efficacy with computers

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    Whyte, Catherine K.
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    The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the interactive effects of locus of control and instructional method on perceived self-efficacy with computers. The two instructional methods in this experiment were intended to represent variations in the amount of control over the lesson that students would have, the amount of...
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    self-efficacy with computers AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Catherine K. Whyte for the degree of

  • The relationship of self-efficacy scores of fifth-grade children to changes in food choices and nutrition knowledge after a nutrition education program

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    Manaloor, Sisy
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    The self-efficacy construct has been determined to be an effective method of stimulating desired eating behavior in diabetics and obese adults and exercise behaviors in pulmonary rehabilitation patients. Although the self-efficacy construct has been shown to mediate eating habits, practical classroom application of the construct has been rarely used in...
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    perceptions that may influence performance of associated tasks. Another important aspect of self-efficacy is

  • Stress and well-being : self-esteem, self-efficacy, rumination, reflection, & religion

    Creator:
    Huang, Hsiao-Fang
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    Depression has been one of the most prevalent psychological disorders. Its relationship with life events is reviewed in light of factors influencing the relationship such as self-esteem, attributional styles, and cognitive complexity. The mechanism of depression and its links with personality disorders are looked at in relation to anxiety. The...
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    . The chapter will also discuss the aspect of self-awareness, the dynamic of change, and the emotion

  • Experiences among women with shame and self-compassion in cardio-based exercise classes

    Creator:
    Rogers, Kim
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    Shame is a debilitating inner experience elicited by the negative self-appraisal of one's entire self, and is characterized by a deep-seated sense of being flawed, defective, and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging (Brown, 2006). Although significant research has explored self-conscious emotions, including shame, little has been done to examine...
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    woman described at least one aspect of self- compassion as challenging, they all agreed that self

  • Examination of adolescents' sources of subjective task value in sport

    Creator:
    Stuart, Moira E.
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    Sport is an avenue for children and adolescents to improve physical skills as well as enhance their psycho-social development. Despite the benefits of sport, numerous children and adolescents choose not to be physically active. Consequently, several investigators have sought to determine why some children choose to participate in sport, while...
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    be investigated. Thus, the primary purpose of this study was to examine self-identified and

  • Objectified body consciousness : a theory-to-practice approach

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    John, Deborah Haydel
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    Objectified body consciousness (OBC) is a third-person perspective that locates an individual's body-self relationship primarily in the appearance of her/his body as an outside observer rather than in how her/his body feels or what her/his body can do. We know very little about OBC in relation to physical self variables...
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    Dissertation

  • Posttraumatic Growth, the Physically Active Body, and Self-Compassion

    Creator:
    Mitchell, Erin E.
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    Individuals who have been traumatized have the opportunity to experience posttraumatic growth, conceptualized as positive changes that result from navigating highly challenging life circumstances (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). The current model of posttraumatic growth (Calhoun, Cann, & Tedeschi, 2010) is based solely on cognitive-emotional processing yet by examining the role...
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    . Self-compassion has been related to numerous positive psychological outcomes (Terry & Leary, 2011

  • Pathways to Well-Being : A Mixed Methods Study on Purpose in Life in Middle Adulthood

    Creator:
    Ko, Han-Jung
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    An ability to meet the changing demands associated with development promotes purpose in life, a defining feature of psychological well-being. Midlife adults consistently report higher purpose in life compared to older adults. However, less is known about the dynamics of purpose in life in the transition from middle to older...
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    promotes purpose in life, a defining feature of psychological well-being. Midlife adults consistently

  • The self-concept and perceived importance of athletic competition of winners and losers in special olympics

    Creator:
    Luttrell, William Lynn
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    Special Olympics International, an organization committed to providing sport opportunities for children and adults with mental retardation, has been a major advocate in promoting competitive experiences for the mentally retarded. Few studies have focused on the effects of participation in competitive athletics on individuals who are mentally retarded. The purpose...
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    The Self-Concept and Perceived Importance of Athletic