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Relationship of the Gross National Happiness Index to the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Scales
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)This study sought to contribute to the research literature on happiness through examining the underlying dimensions of happiness, as assessed by the Gross National Happiness Index (GNHI; Musikanski et al., 2017). In ... -
Experiential approach as a moderator of the impact of a positive mood induction procedure
(Wichita State University, 2019-08)The model of human functioning on which acceptance and commitment therapy is based (Hayes, Luoma, Bond, Masuda, & Lillis, 2006) has recognized how efforts to control negative emotions (i.e., experiential avoidance) may ... -
The development and validation of a heuristic checklist for clinical decision support mobile applications
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Mobile phone use is ubiquitous in the healthcare setting and as a result, mobile health applications targeted for clinician use have proliferated. However, there is currently a lack of guidance to evaluate these types of ... -
Strategically using university student records to build a student retention model
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)In recent years, Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) initiatives have become integral in the programs that colleges and universities develop to recruit and retain students. With 73.0% of full-time freshmen at Wichita ... -
Internet overuse and its impact on deviant behavior and attitudes
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)The Internet is the fastest growing technological advancement of the past twenty-five years. As the Internet has grown, so has the number of individuals who use it for daily tasks. The Internet provides conveniences in the ... -
Evaluation of an in-vehicle driver support system among aging drivers
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Driver support systems employ behavioral modification functions to assist drivers in adopting safer driving behaviors. This study utilized a smartphone-based driver support system, RoadCoach, that provided real-time, ... -
Expanding the study of ecological barriers to physical activity on a college campus: a mixed methods approach
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Overweight and obesity are arguably the most formidable health epidemics of our time. Although a smaller percentage of young adults experience obesity compared to any other adult age grouping, young adults who are not set ... -
The effect of depth on the useful field of view
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)The useful field of view (UFOV) test is a popular measure of visual attention and is often applied to everyday tasks. One aspect of the real world that is not tested by this measure is the influence of depth on the allocation ... -
Trauma's not just personal: an examination of trauma through multiple ecological perspectives
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Trauma is a public health epidemic. Adverse Childhood Experiences are extremely common throughout the general population and trauma incident reports jump from 25% to 80% when comparing the general population to the I/DD ... -
Secondary and vicarious traumatization among domestic violence shelter staff
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Workers of domestic violence shelters belong to professionals who regularly encounter crisis situations and hear trauma stories that can lead to indirect traumatization. Secondary trauma can influence professionals as if ... -
Naturalistic walking and typing on a smartwatch: a comparison of input methods
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Despite widespread development within the technology industry, smartwatches have historically been unsuccessful in their sales worldwide. Several factors have contributed to the poor sales of smartwatches, namely the lack ... -
Developing a model of video game play: motivations, satisfactions, and continuance intentions
(Wichita State University, 2018-12)As video game usage continues to rise, it is important to understand why people choose and continue playing a game. This research presents a theoretical framework to explore the relationships between gameplay motivations, ... -
Pubertal timing and internalizing psychopathology of adolescent females: evaluating the maturation disparity hypothesis
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Previous research has demonstrated a robust link between early pubertal timing and increased risk for anxious and depressive symptoms among female adolescents. Although a number of explanations have been proposed, the ... -
Exploring demoralization in the specific problems scales of the MMPI-2-RF in an impatient psychiatric sample
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)This concurrent and construct validity study attempted to link the Restructured Demoralization Clinical Scale (RCd) of the Minnesota Multiphasic Inventory- 2- Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF, Ben-Porath & Tellegen, 2008) ... -
The incremental validity of the revised Psychopathology Five in the prediction of personality pathology
(Wichita State University, 2016-12)The alternative model of personality disorders as proposed by the Personality and Personality Disorders workgroup for publication in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5; American ... -
The relationship of parental psychological distress and negative family interaction to co-parenting within military families
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)Overseas deployment and subsequent reintegration of service members into the family is a difficult process for both service members as well as their spouses. Service members and spouses may experience elevated rates of ... -
Eradicating book deserts: teens' assessments and perceptions of book access in low-income environments
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Previous research has found that access to reading materials within neighborhood settings tends to be disproportionate depending on the surrounding community's socioeconomic status. Analyses of neighborhoods delineated ... -
Organizational and ecological efforts to address gender and sexual minority health disparities and inclusivity within the healthcare and mental healthcare delivery system
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)According to the Health Equity Index (Human Rights, 2016), only three hospitals in Kansas were determined as leaders for health care equality. All three facilities are located closer to Kansas City and therefore inaccessible ... -
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 ... -
Differences in observed parenting behaviors of Latino and non-Latino caregivers
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States and experience serious economic, educational, and health disparities compared to non-Latino populations. Consistent, high-quality parenting can help protect ...
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