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An examination of union membership in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma /
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Examining Environmental Conditions, Storm-scale Characteristics, and Tornado Potential in Observed and Simulated Supercell Thunderstorms
(2020-07-30)Despite advancements in our understanding of supercell thunderstorms, numerous questions remain regarding relationships between their environment, storm-scale characteristics, and tornado potential. In particular, quantifying ... -
Examining How QRIS Programs Ensure Quality, Access, and Availability of Services For All Young Children Including Those With Disabilities
(2015-07-30)Nearly twenty years ago Oklahoma set the foundation for high-quality childcare in the state and across the country by creating the Reaching for the Stars program (STARs), a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) ... -
Examining Influences Impacting Sub-Saharan African Media Norms: Effects on Professionalization of Journalism
(2020-12-18)This study demonstrates the presence of various influences in the Sub-Saharan African media, and how these influences impact on the professional development of Sub-Saharan African journalism. To account for the presence ... -
Examining Novel Profiling Systems and Their Synergy for Advancing Boundary-Layer Research
(2021-12)In recent years, increased attention has turned to studying the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) as new observing systems have been developed. Traditionally, the ABL has been drastically under-sampled by conventional ... -
Examining Patterns of Feminist Identity Development, Empowerment and Mutuality In Women's Friendships
(2009)This study examined the influence of feminist identity development and level of personal empowerment on mutuality within same-sex friendships among adult women. Two hundred and twenty-six adult women participated in the ... -
Examining possible interaction effects between self-control theory and general strain theory.
(2007)Abstract not available. -
Examining Relationships Between Student Perceptions of Community of Inquiry as a Predictor of Cognitive and Behavioral Engagement Mediated by Self-Efficacy
(2020-12)Online learning was growing in demand prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the pandemic, more are seeing the need to increase the understanding of design strategies that improve student experiences. This study ... -
EXAMINING SHAME FROM A RELATIONAL-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
(2011)Previous studies have examined the construct of shame, but little research has been conducted to explore its relation to some of the underlying assumptions of Relational Cultural Theory. The purpose of this study was to ... -
EXAMINING THE COMPLEXITIES OF EMOTION REGULATION IN THE WORKPLACE: THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE WORKPLACE EMOTION REGULATION PREFERENCE INVENTORY
(2009)The purpose of this study is to examine how several categories of emotion regulation strategies are related to satisfaction and performance outcomes. A measure of workplace emotion regulation was developed and validated ... -
EXAMINING THE COMPLEXITIES OF EMOTION REGULATION IN THE WORKPLACE: THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE WORKPLACE EMOTION REGULATION PREFERENCE INVENTORY
(2009)The purpose of this study is to examine how several categories of emotion regulation strategies are related to satisfaction and performance outcomes. A measure of workplace emotion regulation was developed and validated ... -
Examining the curricular approach in student affairs as a tool for critical praxis
(2023-08-04)This qualitative content analysis examines the integration of theoretical frameworks and critical praxis in the curricular approach within student affairs. Data from three departmental curricula at a single institution ... -
Examining the Effects of Child Maltreatment and Child Welfare Experiences on Early Sexual Initiation and Criminal Justice Contact
(2017-05-12)Previous research suggests that experiences involving child maltreatment and the child welfare system are related to an increased likelihood of negative outcomes. Specifically, research often finds that placement in a group ... -
Examining the Effects of Economic Knowledge
(2019)Because of its position as a valence issue, perceptions of the economy are strongly tied to opinions on various issues, presidential and congressional assessments, and even vote choice. Among the chief assumptions made by ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF EMPATHY, RACISM EXPERIENCE, AND FAITH MATURITY ON FORGIVENESS
(2013)This study examined the relationship between faith maturity and forgiveness in African Americans while controlling for the effects of empathy, the experience of racism, age, and education level. Three hundred thirty five ... -
Examining the effects of multidimensionality on vertical equating with the three-parameter logistic model /
(The University of Oklahoma., 1985)Results indicated that both the poorest item parameter estimation and the poorest equating occurred for the situation in which one test was unidimensional and one was multidimensional. When both tests were unidimensional ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS’ BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ON TEACHERS’ INTENT TO LEAVE
(2019-05)Many schools are facing serious teaching shortages and high teacher turnover, a problem amplified in schools with difficult challenges, and especially in certain subject areas. Teacher turnover coupled with a lack of ... -
Examining the Life Perspective Scale: An investigation of an American Indian acculturation instrument.
(1997)Many social science disciplines have examined the process of socio-cultural change that takes place among ethnic minority persons living in a culturally different environment. While the focus of these studies have been on ... -
EXAMINING THE MEASUREMENT INVARIANCE OF THE TRANSITION ASSESSMENT AND GOAL GENERATOR ACROSS PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN GENERAL EDUCATION
(2013-12)Federal law mandates that educators use transition assessment data when they develop their students with disabilities’ IEP transition plans. Transition assessments typically provide scores for educators to include in ... -
Examining the Mediating Role of Sexual Communication Discrepancies
(2023-05-12)Past literature has revealed that sexual communication behaviors are important to one’s relationship, as such behaviors predict both relational and sexual satisfaction (Davis et al., 2006; Jones et al., 2018; Mallory, ...