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Browsing PSY Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date

Browsing PSY Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date

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Color association with differential waveform driven force-feedback vibration periodicities

Howard, Jeffrey N. (2007-05)

This study investigated the relationship between visual stimulus sinusoidal spatial frequency, force- feedback (FF) square, triangle, and sinusoidal wave driven vibrational periodicities, and their association with the ...
Effects on movement performance as a function of visual-motor scale and velocity: an investigation of the speed-accuracy tradeoff

Thompson, Shelby Glynn (2007-05)

A number of studies have developed various models to account for the speed/accuracy tradeoff in aimed movements. Reductions in performance are believed to be associated with the modifications of the visual and motor scale, ...
The transitive sequence of development of antisocial behavior in early childhood: the development of deviant talk

Johnson, Kassy A. (Wichita State University, 2007-07)

The present study investigated the specific temporal progression, from less to more serious, that 5-6 year old children follow in their deviant talk and behavior during peer interaction. To investigate temporal progressions ...
The role of the family in chronic victimization by peers

Brooker, Monica S. (Wichita State University, 2007-08)

This study investigated the relationship of family contextual risk factors to the occurrence of victimization of children by peers, as mediated by parental warmth and communication. Family risk factors were derived from ...
Examining the theory of planned behavior applied to condom use: A comparison of the effect-indicator vs. causal-indicator models

Carmack, Chakema C. (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

The theory of planned behavior was developed by Ajzen & Fishbein (1980) in an attempt to explain a number of health behaviors such as smoking, diet and exercise behaviors, diabetic management, and condom use (Glanz, Rimer, ...
The influence of aesthetics on website user perceptions

Phillips, Christine Michelle (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

As Internet users become more sophisticated, so do their requirements for the websites they utilize. Two major factions in the field of website design have argued over the importance of site usability vs. site appeal. ...
Evaluation of ergonomic interventions for bucking bars in aircraft manufacturing

Hull, Spring S. (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

Steel bucking bars used in sheet metal assembly tasks lack application of ergonomic principles. Four bucking bar interventions were evaluated and compared to a steel bucking bar. The interventions included a tungsten bucking ...
Changing afterschool settings for positive youth development: An examination of a setting level capacity-building intervention in afterschool programs

Gregory, Tara D. (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

Afterschool programs have long been seen as exemplary delivery systems for safe, structured activities that prevent negative behaviors (i.e. substance use, delinquency) as well as promote positive youth development (Eccles ...
Measurement of interpersonal cognitive complexity as a tool for discerning between exemplary and adequate caregiver quality

Grosch, Kerry K. (Wichita State University, 2008-12)

This study tests the usefulness of a measurement of interpersonal cognitive complexity, the Role Category Questionnaire (RCQ, Crockett, 1965), for differentiating between home health aides who demonstrate exemplary versus ...
Substance abuse among African American adolescents: Examining the effects of a community based intervention

Kardaras, Eva I. (Wichita State University, 2008-12)

This study investigated how adolescent beliefs and subjective norms towards drugs are related to their self reported drug use. A sample of African American adolescents was recruited from a Midwest community to participate ...
Analyzing the role of single parenting on African American adolescent sexual activity and condom use by gender

Edwards, Mildred A. (Wichita State University, 2008-12)

HIV/AIDS continues to be one of the leading causes of death for African Americans. The African-American rate of HIV/AIDS infection is six times higher than that for Caucasians (CDC, 2006). Not only has an HIV/AIDS impacted ...
Attachment style of children in foster care and its relationship to interpersonal cognitive complexity

Turner, Laura (Wichita State University, 2008-12)

Attachment, originally postulated by John Bowlby, is the deep and long lasting emotional connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. It is the result of the interactive ...
Predicting global satisfaction ratings of quality health care among trauma patients: Testing a structural equation model

Berg, Gina M. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Background: Patient satisfaction has been debated as an indicator of quality hospital care. It is debated in the literature as to whether or not patients can accurately judge technical quality of healthcare services. Purpose ...
Women's sexual satisfaction, commitment, and attachment: Exploring the connections through the use of pro-relationship sexual behaviors

Pearson, M. Rachel (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

The goal of this dissertation was to examine the associations between commitment, sexual satisfaction, and attachment in women and to explore the mechanisms by which commitment is associated with sexual satisfaction. ...
Evaluating a community health centre's diabetes project: A strategy to reduce health disparities

Wernick, Shoshana (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Diabetes is a senous health problem in the African American community. African Americans experience significantly higher rates of diabetes, diabetes complications, and premature mortality compared to Caucasians. The ...
Students' perceptions of teacher effectiveness and academic misconduct: what's the connection?

McKibban, Amie R. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Using the classroom as the unit of analyses, the current study assesses the relationship between students’ perceptions of teacher effectiveness and academic misconduct utilizing valid and reliable measures with established ...
An examination of energy envelope theory

Benton, Mary Catherine (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

The current study experimentally examined the effectiveness of the Energy Envelope Theory in explaining the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome patients’ energy levels and fatigue within the context of four ...
The use of video to facilitate parent empowerment in early intervention

Eby, Jane L. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

This quasi-experimental study piloted a video that was designed to increase parent empowerment. Participants were parents of children ages 0-3 with special needs who had recently qualified for early intervention services. ...
Emergency stress: The impact of connectedness on perceived stress level in public safety professionals

Beeson, Jodie G. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Stress related illness is one of the most critical health issues facing public safety professionals today. Much of the research has focused on interventions such as critical incident stress management and the provision ...
An evaluation of the predictive validity and reliability of two measures of person-centered caregiving with nursing home residents with dementia

Lann-Wolcott, Hannah (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

The goal of this dissertation was to test the predictive validity of two measurements of person-centered care (PCC), the Person-Centered Behavioral Inventory (PCBI), and the Global behavior scale (GBS). These measures ...