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Student engagement and college students' future aspirations
(2016-12)
A large majority of research concerning student engagement focuses on the improvement of students' academic progress and success and increased student retention (Finn, 1989; Reschly & Christenson, 2012). A limited, almost ...
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 ...
Dose-response curve analysis of a Cover Copy Compare (CCC) intervention
(2016-07)
While various approaches to academic intervention intensification exist, it is important to determine which methods actually strengthen the intervention by producing improved student outcomes. Common conceptualizations of ...
Impact of individual difference variables on women's perceptions of sexual objectification
(2016-07)
Sexually objectifying experiences, such as a man staring at a woman's breasts or making inappropriate sexual comments to a woman, are common occurrences in Western society (Hill & Fischer, 2008) and have been related to a ...
Stigma, pluralistic ignorance, and attitudes toward seeking mental health services among police officers
(2016-07)
Due to the stressors inherent in the law enforcement profession, police officers may be at increased risk for a variety of personal and mental health-related concerns. Despite these tendencies, officers have historically ...