Browsing Psychology by Type "Dissertation"
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A clinical utility study of personality inventories: Concordance of the MCMI-III, the MMPI-2, the MMPI-RC, two alternative personality disorder scales, and Axis II discharge diagnosis in psychiatric inpatients
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory are two of the most common personality inventories used by clinicians for diagnostic purposes. Discriminant functions of the ... -
A comparison of two behavioral activation protocols
(Wichita State University, 2020-07)Behavioral activation (BA) is an empirically-supported treatment for major depressive disorder that seeks to increase overt behaviors as a way of countering withdrawal and passivity that often occurs during it. While some ... -
A facet level analysis of the concurrent and construct validity of the MCMI-III Grossman Facet Scales using the MMPI-2-RF specific problems scales as the criterion
(Wichita State University, 2016-07)Both the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) are well established assessment instruments that were developed to help ... -
A foundation for a model of subjective value in free-to-play games
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)Mobile gaming is an emerging trend in the gaming community. Many of these games are known as "free-to-play" or "freemium". Users can play a mobile game for free, but can also purchase a large number of virtual goods ... -
A sociotechnical systems-based analysis of documentation workflow in a pediatric emergency department
(Wichita State University, 2016-05)The pediatric emergency department is a complex, interdisciplinary setting that requires highly skilled individuals to perform under intense time pressure despite numerous interruptions. The task of documentation consumes ... -
Acceptance and adoption of health information technology: An assessment of attitudes toward personal health records
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)A multitude of Health Information Technology (HIT) products are being introduced into the market to address some of the numerous challenges within the healthcare industry through the use of electronic, interoperable record ... -
Achieving autonomy through early sexual debut: contribution of parenting style and the subsequent development of depression
(Wichita State University, 2011-07)Three parenting constructs were tested as predictors of early sexual debut and young adult depression in a longitudinal study of 4610 adolescents initially surveyed between the ages of 13 and 17-years-old. Three models ... -
The additive and synergistic effects of a parent-peer model on the development of early antisocial behavior in children
(Wichita State University, 2011-07)The additive and synergistic effects of a parent-peer model in the development of child antisocial behavior from the ages of 5 to 7 was examined. Participants included a community sample of 267 children at kindergarten ... -
An establishment of embedded symptom validity testing within the Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System
(Wichita State University, 2014-08)Patients involved in litigation or seeking worker's compensation are routinely evaluated to determine the presence and severity of cognitive impairment. Research has documented that nearly 40% of these patients attempt to ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in promoting physical activity in a hospital-based weight management program
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)One effective method of addressing obesity as a serious public health problem in the United States and worldwide has been through behavioral weight management programs. However, these programs have prototypically led to ... -
An initial validation of behavioral models of dissociation
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)The current study examined the relationship of rule-governed verbal behavior and anxiety sensitivity to dissociative symptoms. Dissociative symptoms are experienced by nonclinical and clinical populations and remain ... -
Analyzing the role of single parenting on African American adolescent sexual activity and condom use by gender
(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 ... -
Animal shelter dogs: factors predicting adoption versus euthanasia
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)Each year millions of dogs enter animal shelters across the U.S.; subsequently well over a million are euthanized (American Humane, 2010). Only a limited number of independent studies have investigated reasons for ... -
The application of choice set principles to typeface selection
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)Choice set size has implications on how people select typefaces, which are normally presented in long, alphabetical lists in programs such as Microsoft Word™. The extensive size of the choice set makes choosing a typeface ... -
Applying the theory of planned behavior to educational goals and intentions: understanding the challenges and views of low income African American adolescents using a mixed methods approach
(Wichita State University, 2012-12)The purpose of this study was to explore the goals and challenges of low-income African American adolescents as it relates to their educational goals and aspirations. A mixed-methods approach was employed using qualitative ... -
Are within-subjects designs transparent?
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)In the field of judgment and decision making (JDM), it is sometimes argued that within-subjects designs should be avoided because they are transparent. This claim ignores that between- and within-subjects designs are ... -
Assessing alternative text presentation and tablet device usage for low vision leisure reading
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Low vision affects approximately 246 million people worldwide. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of low vision in developed countries, and the incidence is expected to rise in the next ... -
Assessing community health partnerships in Kansas: Using the partner tool to understand relationships
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)Collaborative partnerships involving different sectors are a strategy used to address complex community health issues. Engaging diverse organizations as partners, identifying resources that can be exchanged for mutual ... -
Assessing demographic factors immigration factors & community support for depression among local immigrants
(Wichita State University, 2020-07)There are an estimated 40,072 immigrants living in Wichita, Kansas making up 10% of the local population (American, 2017). It is imperative to support the mental well-being of immigrants who contribute markedly to the ... -
Assessing physician wellness: Preventing burnout and promoting well–being
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Burnout is a response to high stress levels, and occupational restraints, assessed as high emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and compassion fatigue, and reduced personal accomplishment and compassion satisfaction. ...