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The effect of an acute bout of high-intensity interval exercise compared to moderate-intensity or no exercise on growth hormone secretion in overweight, sedentary, young women
(5/30/2017)
There is a strong positive relationship between exercise intensity and pulsatile GH release. It has yet to be determined if high-intensity interval exercise (HIE) can influence pulsatile GH secretion, especially overnight, ...
Capitalizing on orthodox masculinity: the NFL, capitalism, and the pedagogy of becoming "controlled fury"
(8/30/2017)
We often hear critics of American football blame the homosocializing space of the locker room as the site of lessons, player-to-player, on toxic masculinity. This dissertation problematizes that assertion by outlining a ...
Representations of gender in advertising: an examination of support for Jean Kilbourne's hypotheses in advertisements of magazines targeting mainstream versus lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender audiences
(8/30/2017)
The purpose of this study is to compare gender representations in magazine advertisements targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) audiences and in magazine advertisements targeting mainstream audiences ...
Caring for a family member with dementia: an occupational therapy approach to facilitate positive dimensions of caregiving
(8/30/2017)
Dementia is a progressive, chronic disorder that affects 3 to 4 million individuals in the U.S. Challenges that occur as the disease progresses are: decline in cognitive functions; disruption of sleep and eating patterns; ...
Women leaders in dance: Six women artistic directors of regional American dance companies discuss community engagement, dance education, and negotiating personal responsibilities
(8/30/2017)
Women in the United States lead regional dance companies for many reasons and with many artistic and leadership goals in mind. This dissertation research provides insights into the challenges women in these leadership roles ...
Technology as a tool: The use of technology in the classroom and after school club
(5/30/2017)
Technology usage within schools is prevalent and research has focused on the value, challenges, and benefits of using technology within classrooms (Brown, Englehardt, & Mathers, 2016). However, little research exists to ...
A qualitative exploration of women-of-color professional academic advisors' perceptions and experiences
(7/10/2019)
Within higher education institutions and research, Women-of-Color’s (WOC) professional experiences have become more visible. Yet, the lived experiences of WOC professional academic advisors working in colleges and universities ...
Exchange, identity, and relationships: An integrated theoretical approach to exploring polyamory
(8/30/2017)
The purpose of this dissertation is to use an integrated theoretical framework combining elements of exchange and identity theories to examine the roles of identity conflicts, power, and trust in polyamorous relationships. ...
The baseline characteristics of parents and African American girls in an online obesity prevention program: A feasibility study
(5/30/2017)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the baseline characteristics of girls and their parents in an online obesity prevention program created for 8-10 year old African American girls. Girls and a parent completed online ...
Examining the relationship between inner strength and symptom burden in older women with lymphoma
(8/30/2017)
Adults age 65 and older are the fastest growing population in the United States diagnosed with cancer; however, due to age and gender disparities older women are largely ignored in clinical trials. The purpose of this study ...