Browsing OU - Theses by Author "Cheney, Marshall"
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Coping with discriminatory stress: overeating among racial/ethnic minorities
Dunkerson, Callie (2021-08-05)Introduction: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between overeating and discriminatory stress among racial/ethnic minorities. The potential association between these two variables would ... -
The effects of a brief mindfulness-based intervention on college student overeating.
Boozary, Laili (2017-12-15)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a brief 2-session mindfulness-based intervention on number of episodes of overeating in the college student population. Students were randomized into the intervention ... -
An Exploration of the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Stress Using the Theory of Emerging Adulthood
Dragicevic, Adriana (2020-05-08)Few studies have examined cross-relations between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and assimilation into emerging adulthood through developmental psychology theory (IDEA), and how this can contribute to stress levels. ... -
LGBQ Identity and E-cigarette Dependence Among Young Adults
Bush, Kenneth (2022-05-13)Introduction: E-cigarette use is most prevalent among young adults (18-25-year-olds) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) people when compared to other age groups and heterosexual people. This study examined the ... -
Mental health, positive experiences of aging, and appearance among adults ages 50–80
Moise, Valerie (2022-05-13)Abstract Introduction: Poor mental health is a growing issue among U.S. older adults. Experiences and attitudes surrounding appearance may shape how positive older adults’ experiences of aging are, which in turn may ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY DRINK CONSUMPTION AND PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
McGaughey, Anthony Jr (2016-08-10)This study explored the relationship between energy drink consumption, reasons for drinking energy drinks, and perceived stress. This study combined the use of an energy drink consumption survey and the revised university ... -
The Relationship between Tobacco 21 Policies and Retailer Compliance
White, Katherine (2020-07-30)Introduction: Tobacco 21 policies raise the minimum legal sales age for tobacco in the United States, but in order for the policies to be effective, they must be observed by retailers. This study evaluated the relationship ... -
The relationships between food security status, food insecurity coping strategies, and depression among single female caregivers
Taylor, Kristine (2023-05-12)Abstract Background: Food insecurity is an ongoing problem in the United States. Certain groups, such as single females heading a household tend to be disproportionately impacted. This study examines food security status ... -
Risk factors for sexual violence among college students in dating relationships: An ecological approach
Bhochhibhoya, Shristi (2018-05-11)Introduction: Amidst the environment of autonomy from parental authority and peer pressure of college life, college students are vulnerable to sexual violence in dating relationships. The American College Health Association ... -
Social Smoking and Drinking Behaviors in Young Adults
Norris, Katherine (2017-08)Young adult social smokers smoke almost exclusively while drinking, and are more likely to smoke solely in social environments, such as bars or clubs, than daily smokers. While previous research has found a link between ... -
Understanding Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Influences for Smoking in Multiunit Housing
Dunlap, Christopher (2018-08)This study explored some underlying reasons to why some smokers choose to smoke indoors as well as some of the factors that contributed to this decision. In addition, this study looked at what smokers know about environmental ... -
The Use of Electronic Cigarettes for Weight Control Among College Women: A Quantitative Analysis
Newcombe, Kyra (2021-12-17)Introduction. Existing evidence indicates some young adult cigarette smokers are motivated to smoke for weight control. Findings regarding young adult use of e-cigarettes for weight control is limited. As e-cigarettes are ... -
UTILIZING A SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH FRAMEWORK TO ELICIT AFRICAN AMERICAN’S PERCEIVED CONTROL BELIEFS ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Bernard, Rhonda (2018-08-02)African Americans’ Perceived Behavior Control (PBC) beliefs about physical activity were evaluated utilizing the Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) framework. Thirty one-on-one semi-structured ...