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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 ...
Health literacy, depression and self care in military veterans with Hepatitis C
(2011-07)
Scope and Method of Study: Health literacy refers to a person's cognitive and behavioral ability to utilize health-related information toward the promotion and maintenance of health. This study explored the functional ...
Assessing problem solving skills among pre-service and in-service teachers with regards to academic skill deficits
(2014-07)
Given the importance of student academic success, it is imperative that teacher preparation programs ensure teachers-in-training, also called pre-service teachers, are being taught how to successfully identify and analyze ...
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 ...
Influence of environmental and personal variables of motivation on creativity
(2012-07)
Scope and Method of Study: Cultivating creativity is considered as a prominent curricular goal for the preparation for the future which might have more new information and technology and more challenge. Creative ideation ...
Utilizing video feedback to increase appropriate social behaviors when used in conjunction with peer tutoring
(2013-07)
The ability to integrate, adapt and strive in the community has become a focal point in research with individuals who have an intellectual disability. However, research regarding teaching social skills to adults who are ...
Understanding the formation and maintenance of the conservative identity in Oklahoma
(2014-07)
This qualitative study explored how Oklahoma conservatives constructed and understood their conservative identities, as well as the ideas and people they attributed as influencing their identities. Drawing upon ethnographic ...