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Lived Experiences of High School Graduates Identified with Specific Learning Disabilities, Their Families, and Their Teachers
(2016-12-16)
ABSTRACT
The successful completion of high school is a goal of many Americans. Graduation rates of students identified with Specific Learning Disabilities has been steadily rising over the last decade, yet this population ...
Connecting with Self, God, and Others: The Relationship Between Mindful Awareness, Prayer, and Empathy Development
(2016-05-13)
The current research examines the relationship between mindfulness, prayer, and empathic understanding. Empathy has been shown to be a critical component of positive human interaction and interpersonal relationships. Amongst ...
EXPLORING FACTORS THAT IMPACT QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM
(2016-08-12)
The purpose of this study was to (a) explore factors that may impact the quality of life
for adults with ASD, and (b) based on those results, offer recommendations for
interventions designed to improve the quality of ...
The Impact of Belief: Predictors of Depression Stigma in Nigerians
(2016-08-12)
The primary purpose of this study was to understand which beliefs held by Nigerians in the United States contribute to depression stigma. The specific aims also included investigating depression literacy, determining if ...
Impact of Sense of Belonging and Level of Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal on Relational Aggression
(2016-05-13)
The college adjustment literature emphasizes the importance of social support for college students (Credé & Niehorster, 2012). Relational aggression is a form of aggression that attacks an individual’s social support ...
Minority Stress and Physical Health Among LGB People of Color
(2016-12-16)
The study sought to explore the relationship between general stress, discrimination, internalized stigmas, social support, and physical health outcomes among lesbian, gay, and bisexual people of color. A relationship ...
Variables Affecting Motivation For Father Involvement: A Self-Determination Approach
(2016-05-13)
The present study was designed to assess the predictive relationships between motivation and father involvement from the perspective of Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) for married fathers with at least one ...
When We End, Where Do I Begin? Exploring The Impact Of Relationship Dissolution on Self-Concept Among African-American Women
(2016-08-12)
The loss of a romantic relationship can have devastating effects on individuals’ emotional well-being. Yet, little empirical work has been done that investigates the specific effects of break-ups on changes in self-concept, ...