Browsing by Author "Passmore, Tim"
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Investigation into the effects of resistance exercise participation on the perceived depression levels of older adults residing in a long-term care facility over time
Tapps, Tyler N. (2009-05)Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a resistance exercise band program on perceived depression levels among older adults residing in a LTC facility. The study describes ... -
Liquid Courage and Saturdays: A Study of the Relationship Between College Football Game Day and Student Alcohol Consumption
Powell, Brett M. (2019-05-01)College football is a major part of many NCAA Division 1 schools, especially in the south. Tailgating is often associated with these college football game days on college campuses. One aspect commonly associated with ... -
Local residents outdoor recreational conflict: An instrument development
Clemens, Curtis (2017-12)Outdoor recreation are activities experienced and dependent upon the natural environment. When goals of the outdoor recreational experience are hindered due to the behavior of others outdoor recreational conflict occurs. ... -
Oklahoma 4-H Roundup: Effect on place bonding of youth visiting the Oklahoma State University campus
Beck, Stephen R. (2015-12)The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is an effect and if so, to what level of effect that repeated trips to the Oklahoma State University (OSU) campus to attend Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup (Roundup) had on ... -
Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy
Dao, Brittany (2020-05)There is a need for research centered around recreational therapy, cerebral palsy, and quality of life. This study focused on one parent's perceptions of their child's quality of life with spastic cerebral palsy before and ... -
Perception of symptoms, current needs, and barriers of service delivery for individuals with Parkinson disease and their families
Moore, Jaelan (2021-05)Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive degenerative neurogenic disorder associated with a variety of symptoms and affecting multiple modalities of an individual's functioning. A systematic examination of current perception ... -
Potassium and magnesium roles and food intake
Fronterhouse, Jeanette Joy (2014-07)A study of 31 male and female students at a college in Oklahoma was conducted to ascertain if Potassium and Magnesium requirements were being met. The consensus in the literature indicated an assumption that people are ... -
Preceptions of outdoor leaders towards their experiences of spirituality in nature: A Q-methodology inquiry
Post, Jay Daniel (2015-12)Subjective views regarding outdoor spirituality among outdoor leaders were captured through this Q-methodology study, and the use of spiritual intelligence (SQ) provided the theoretical framework. Q-sorts consisting of 42 ... -
Providing patients with a voice: The importance of patient advocacy
Roznovsky, Grace (2022-05-05)Within a healthcare facility, each and every person or patient that receives medical care is deserving of care, as well as certain rights and standards of that care. Throughout the healthcare field as a whole, there is a ... -
Relationship between males' serious leisure and their conformity to masculine gender norms
Paschal, Paschal (2021-05)Social norms have influenced leisure participation. Serious leisure pursuits are affected by time constraints as they, by definition, involve time commitments. The goal of leisure is to quench a desire for a fulfilling ... -
Relationships of body composition, body image, and self-esteem in collegiate fitness staff
Price, Xzaveion (2020-05)The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between body composition, perceptions of body image, and levels of self-esteem among Department of Wellness Student Fitness Staff (DOWSFS). Campus wellness centers ... -
Researching Hispanic health risks
Martin, Taylor D. (2018-12-14)This historical based research thesis is primarily focused on the Hispanic population regarding their health. The historical study was based off of the BASIC study performed in Corpus Christi, Texas. The BASIC study explains ... -
Residents' attitudes toward tourism development options in rural Oklahoma: The case of Guthrie
Diazceballos, Catalina Nassyra Palacios (2017-05)Residents play a key role in the planning and development of the tourism industry in host communities. The purpose of this study was to examine residents' attitudes toward tourism development options in Guthrie, Oklahoma. ... -
Role of Physical Activity Among Native American Survivors of Domestic Violence
Been, Nicole Marie (2019-05-01)Native American women have the highest rate of domestic violence than any other population and experience two to three times more violence than any other ethnicity (Saylor's & Daliparthy, 2006). The trauma associated with ... -
Similarities and differences in sensory processing symptoms in children with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, hearing deficits or visually impaired
Church, Taylor N. (2020-05-06)The purpose of this research study is to determine the similarities and differences in sensory processing symptoms that occur in children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ... -
Sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors relationship with drowning prevention strategies
Wood, Shelby (2022-07)Lower income and disadvantaged communities habitually have a higher drowning fatality rate. These communities often do not have access to safe swimming educational tools such as swim lesson programs, CPR certification ... -
Therapeutic Alliance and Motivation: The Role of the Recreational Therapist and Youth with Behavioral Problems.
Cudd, Taylor Bryanne (2015-12-01)The purpose of this study was to expand on the limited body of knowledge that exists on motivation and therapeutic alliance for recreational therapy programs. This study examined motivation with youth living with behavioral ... -
Understanding the role of patient advocate: Advocacy for our patients and advocacy for our professionals
Rein, Carson Drake (2021-07-29)The initial focus is directly related to tort-law and the liability associated with making medical mistakes in a tort case. Our study originates on the idea that a patient advocate, with the patients’ best interest in mind, ... -
Why Do Recreational Therapists Join Professional Associations?
McCubbin, Kelley (2018-05-01)Professional associations are the driving force for their profession. These associations are the most successful forces for eliciting change within and for the profession. Recreational Therapy professional associations are ...