Browsing by Author "McWhirter, Paula"
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ATTACHMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROSOCIALITY AND THE SELF
Bozeman, Sara (2014-12)Two experimental studies test a model of prosociality (including prosocial actions and emotions) that integrates research from the areas of attachment theory and self-esteem. The model suggests that primed relationship ... -
Being Native American In a Higher Education Setting
Ototivo, Benjamin (2017-05-12)This qualitative study examined the Native American Graduate Student experience at the University of Oklahoma. Native American graduate students who are enrolled members of their tribes were included in this study. ... -
BUT GENDER IS A WHITE THING: GENDER AND AMERICAN INDIAN SWEAT LODGE CEREMONIES
Jennings, Aaron (2015-08-14)Little exists in the field of psychology regarding American Indian sweat purification ceremonies, and even less exists in psychological literature on the impact of gender on such ceremonies or gender from this cultural ... -
Connecting with Self, God, and Others: The Relationship Between Mindful Awareness, Prayer, and Empathy Development
Cruzan, Craigery (2016-05-13)The current research examines the relationship between mindfulness, prayer, and empathic understanding. Empathy has been shown to be a critical component of positive human interaction and interpersonal relationships. Amongst ... -
Effectiveness of Domestic Violence Victims Interventions: A Meta-Analysis
Hackett, Shannon (2014)This study used meta-analysis to examine the effectiveness of domestic violence interventions. Results from 50 reviewed studies revealed mean effect size d-values of .99 for adult interventions and .67 for child interventions. ... -
Exploring the role of place-making on international student adjustment
Terrazas-Carrillo, Elizabeth (2014-05-09)This study explored the impact of place-making activities on the adjustment of international students at an American university. A total of 19 international students over the age of 18, attending the university and living ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING GRADUATE STUDENT PATERNAL INVOLVEMENT: AN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND SPILLOVER APPROACH
Wyckoff, Justin H (2013-12)The present study seeks to test a new model of the work-home balance interaction based on the integration of two existing models in the literature, Spillover-Crossover Model (Bakker & Demerouti, 2013) and the Work-Home ... -
From Adolescence to Adulthood: Intimate Partner Violence in Honor Cultures
Baughman, Kiersten (2016-05)Intimate partner violence is no new problem. It affects millions worldwide each year. This set of studies was designed to locate the various places within romantic relationships where an influence of culture of honor can ... -
GENDER SCHEMAS AFTER SEXUAL VIOLENCE: WHAT ARE THE PERCEIVED ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR CISGENDER WOMEN?
Hunter, Caylee (2018)The current study aims to look at the cultural and gender values prevalent in the US that contribute to sexual violence. With such a high occurrence of sexual violence, the qualitative study explores the ways in which ... -
HELD DOWN THROUGH THEIR BODIES: SEXUAL OBJECTIFICATION OF WOMEN AND THE LEGITIMIZATION OF PATRIARCHY
Bartak, Christopher (2015)Based on social dominance theory, I proposed that the belief that it is permissible to view women as sexual objects (i.e., the sexual objectification of women) serves as a legitimizing myth used in the maintenance of ... -
The Impact of Belief: Predictors of Depression Stigma in Nigerians
Ukuku, Uchechi (2016-08-12)The primary purpose of this study was to understand which beliefs held by Nigerians in the United States contribute to depression stigma. The specific aims also included investigating depression literacy, determining if ... -
INFLUENCES ON HISPANIC-AMERICAN ACADEMIC FACTORS: A SELF-DETERMINED AND SYSTEMS ORIENTED ISSUE
Bailey, K. Chase (2015-05-08)Recent findings reveal that Hispanic-American high school students graduate at a rate 30% lower than Caucasian students. This study examined the influence of Hispanic cultural values, acculturation and familial factors on ... -
PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION, ETHNIC IDENTITY, AND MEANING IN LIFE AMONG MEXICAN-ORIGIN ADULTS
Yager-Elorriaga, Derik (2017)The current study sought to investigate the relationship between ethnic-related stressors, ethnic identity, and meaning in life. First, the study aimed to determine whether intragroup marginalization and intergroup perceived ... -
The Piano Sonatas of Lowell Liebermann: A Performer's Analysis
Isaacson, Andrea (2015-05)This overview of Liebermann’s three piano sonatas is intended as a resource for teachers and performers. After a brief background of the composer, the author examines the compositional environment in the mid-twentieth ... -
Post-Assault Recovery in Undergraduate College Students: The Role of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Kjose, Anna (2019)The study sought to explore the role that aspects of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness, self-judgment, isolation, over-identification) and mindful awareness would have on the psychological wellbeing ... -
Predictors of attitudes toward intimate partner violence among African immigrants: The moderating effects of religiosity and patriarchal beliefs
McKinley, Mary Temitope (2020-08)In recent years, there has been an increase in gender-based violence and intimate partner homicides among African immigrants living in the United States. Of the many risk factors theorized for intimate partner homicide, a ... -
The Presence, Nature, and Impact of Caregiver Stress and Self-Care in Informal Caregivers for Veterans with Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
Lesher, Susan (2015-08-14)This preliminary research explores the relationships between caregiver stress, self-care, and overall quality of life (QOL) in adult informal caregivers providing care for veterans with dementia. Demographic and care-related ... -
Rape Myth Acceptance, Sexism, and Empathy Across Populations and as Predictors of Post-Assault Functioning
Riggin, Brittany M. (2020)Victim-blaming and self-blame in the literature have repeatedly been shown to impact psychological distress in individuals who have been sexually victimized. Three key variables have been implicated in victim-blaming ... -
Religious Coping in a Sample of Older Adults
Fisher, James K (2012)The population of older adults is growing, and will continue to grow in the United States (Administration on Aging, 2003). Thus, the need to understand the experiences of the elderly and to intervene appropriately is ... -
Screening for Problem and Pathological Gambing: An Exploratory Study
Stennerson, Brad (2015-05-08)Problem and Pathological Gambling are serious issues that may be difficult to identify in clients because of a lack of overt symptoms and the frequent presence of feelings of shame related to the problem. It is therefore ...