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Exploring the relationship of resources on families that have a child with a disability: A latent transition analysis
(2018-07)
Families that have a child with a disability are at tremendous risk for increased stress and negative outcomes compared to families that have a typically developing child. These effects can compound during times of transition. ...
Dysregulation of bone metabolism during type 2 diabetes mellitus: Role of toll-like receptor-4 and autophagy
(2014-05)
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have demonstrated a 1.5-3.5 fold increase in fracture risk, but the mechanisms responsible remain in question. Due to the inflammatory response that has been shown to accompany ...
Respiratory sinus arrhythmia baseline and reactivity to interpersonal challenge: A dynamic systems approach
(2013-07)
The current investigation examined associations between adolescent respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) baseline and reactivity to interpersonal challenges (i.e., RSA during an angry event discussion) and adolescent emotion ...
Influence of divorce factors on divorcing couples' reconciliation beliefs and attitudes toward attending reconciliation services
(2018-05)
The purpose of this research is to examine the reconciliation beliefs and interest to attend a reconciliation service among couples who have filed for divorce. Two separate studies were conducted. Study 1 examines the ...
Examining the effects of interdisciplinary project-based learning on students' twenty-first century skill development awareness and intrinsic motivation orientation
(2016-12)
This was a quasi-experimental study that examined two Project-Based Learning (PjBL) environments to determine the impact PjBL has on the changing perceptions of 21st century soft skills, and students' intrinsic motivation. ...
Individual, unit, and organizational-level examination of perceived external prestige, psychological capital, and psychological empowerment in quick service restaurants
(2011-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this dissertation is to present three studies examining perceived external prestige, psychological capital, and psychological empowerment. A quantitative survey completed by quick ...
Examining the effects of emotional labor, emotional and spiritual intelligence in hospitality and tourism education
(2017-07)
Emotional intelligence (EI) and spiritual intelligence (SI) have been found to positively impact performance in various fields including business, medicine, psychology, and psychiatry. This study aimed to look comprehensively ...
Local food purchase behavior of U.S. consumers: Application of an extended theory of planned behavior and self-congruity theory
(2014-05)
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the antecedents to the behavior to purchase local food by using the extended theory of planned behavior with additional considerations of moral aspects and self-congruity ...
Exploring the multi-focus influence of identity on students' entrepreneurial intent
(2012-07)
Scope and Method of Study: Empirical studies examining the predictors of intentions usually focus on the effect a single identity has on intentions. Adapting Shapero's events model, the current study investigates the ...
Examining the relationship between perceived parental behaviors and adolescent self-efficacy and academic achievement in a Mexican population
(2015-07)
The present research examined adolescent perceived parental behaviors effects on adolescent self-efficacy and academic achievement. Two hierarchical regression analyses were conducted using data collected in Mexico through ...