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Utility of self-organizing maps in the analysis of social determinants of health
(2009-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to present a method for analyzing existing, nationally-available social data in a health context. This research study utilized the Public Health Model of the Social ...
Q-method study describing the diversity awareness of college students in theme housing
(2007-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to describe college students' types of diversity awareness using Vontress's theory (1979; 1988; 1996) in the context of participation in three types of theme housing. ...
Using technology with pre-k and kindergarten students to increase early numeracy skills
(2018-05)
Building a strong foundation in the early numeracy gateway skills in pre-k and kindergarten has strong implications for future success in mathematics. Currently, very few research-based early numeracy interventions are ...
Exploring the relationship between high school coursework in mathematics and pre-college student development
(2006-05)
Scope and Method of Study: This was a correlational study that was designed to determine if a relationship exists between the terminal level of mathematics course a student completes in high school and his/her level of ...
Empirically validating the measures and interventions of numeracy development (MIND): Remediation packet to increase basic math fluency scores
(2018-05)
With the majority of fourth grade students failing to achieve proficiency in math, educational researchers need to focus on class-wide and group interventions that can be efficiently and effectively used by general education ...
Undergraduate psychology students' experiences with creative drama: A qualitative multi-case study
(2015-12)
This qualitative multi-case study explored undergraduate psychology students' experiences participating in creative drama activities the instructor/researcher developed to teach psychological concepts. The study was conducted ...
Character strengths and well-being: Differences in social activity among college students
(2015-07)
There has been an increase in students seeking counseling services in universities, with depression and anxiety being the most prevalent presenting concerns. Previous research indicates that the use of character strengths ...
What does psychology know and understand about the psychological effects of reading superhero comic books?: An exploration study
(2017-07)
Superheroes in comic books have been recently used in psychological interventions (e.g. Superhero Therapy, Geek Therapy, Comic Book Therapy, etc.). Previous research has placed focus on the effects of, the experiences of ...
Family and school ecological risks and academic achievement among disadvantaged females: Moderating effects of parent protective factors
(2016-07)
Disadvantaged youth and those who are identified as being at-risk tend to have lower levels of educational attainment and hopes for the future. Risks within the family environment can have an effect on an adolescent's ...