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4-F: The forgotten unfit of the American military in World War II
(2013-01-01)This research explores how different segments of American society understood, interpreted, and responded to militarily rejected men, classified as 4-F by the Selective Service System during the Second World War. The first ... -
A comparison of a school district's music curriculum and ensemble directors' expectations of preparedness within a feeder pattern
(2018-07-23)The purpose of this study was to compare the level of ensemble directors’ expectations of musical knowledge and skills of their students entering 5th, 7th, and 9th grade in schools within a district feeder pattern. The ... -
A comparison of music literacy scores between 6th and 7th grade band and choir students in relationship to practice regimen, private instruction, ensemble membership, and student/teacher ratio
(2018-06-20)The purpose of the study is to compare the development of music literacy skills between 6th and 7th grade band and choral students and determine what factors lead to higher achievement. Data were collected while surveying ... -
A content analysis of battering interventions: Development of a unified framework for treating relationally violent men
(2020-12-07)Men’s violence against women in the form of intimate partner violence (IPV) has been an ongoing concern worldwide. While awareness of IPV and interventions for survivors of IPV have grown over the last several decades, ... -
A gender analysis of Texas university interscholastic league band concert and sight reading evaluation adjudication panels from 2010-2019
(2020-05-21)The purpose of this study was to determine the male-female ratio of band directors serving on adjudication panels for Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) concert and sight reading evaluations from 2010 to 2019. ... -
A mixed-method, factorial examination of men's and women's perceptual and affective responses to ideal, actual, and average male and female bodies
(2017-10-16)Body image issues have traditionally been perceived as women’s issues, but this is no longer true. Both men and women are impacted by social pressures to look perfect (Calogero & Thompson, 2010; Grogan, 2008). Adolescents ... -
A Program evaluation of The One Love Foundation’s Escalation Workshop
(2020-01-27)Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 10 million individuals and accounts for 15% of all violent crime in the United States (U.S.) every year. IPV extends beyond physical injury and can result in death; accounting for ... -
A qualitative exploration of women-of-color professional academic advisors' perceptions and experiences
(2019-07-10)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 ... -
A rhetorical analysis of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia
(2018-08-31)In this thesis, I analyze Isaac Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica in the framework of Aristotle’s theories of rhetoric. Despite the long-held view that science only deals with brute facts and does not ... -
A unified framework for addressing sexual minority stress in psychotherapy
(2017-11-15)Sexual Minority Stress (SMS) is a persistent concern for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people. SMS has been studied extensively as an important factor in health disparities between LGB individuals and heterosexuals. ... -
Able-diverse music therapy: Toward a new model of disability and music therapy
(2020-02-07)Because many if not most of the clients of the music therapy profession are disabled, it is incumbent on the music therapy profession to find best practices in the service of disabled people. Much of the music therapy ... -
Academic research, professional discourse: Social bookmarking as a catalyst for rhetorical research pedagogies
(2011-05-30)This qualitative study investigates social bookmarking as a tool for college writers to invent comprehensive, real-world arguments. Teaching research as a sub-process of invention and enhancing the inventive process with ... -
The accessibility and subsequent influence of social capital on academic achievement in children identified as at-risk and/or confirmed victims of maltreatment in the United States
(2011-08-30)With over 700,000 children involved with the child welfare system each year, our society must address the issues that result in their maltreatment and invest in preventative and supportive measures for this population. ... -
Acculturation, civic engagement, and help-seeking behaviors in the Latinx community
(2019-01-09)This research study examined the impact of civic engagement and acculturation on the help-seeking behaviors of Latinx individuals living in the United States as well as examine civic engagement as a mediator between ... -
Adaptation experience of post-1991 Eastern European immigrants in the United States
(2013-03-22)Despite the rapid growth in the numbers of new Eastern Europeans in the United States, very little is known about this immigrant population. There is no published systematic study of their adaptation to American life. Using ... -
Adaptation of the Nepalese in the United States
(2011-08-31)Despite the rapid growth of the Nepalese population, presently very little is known about the Nepalese in the United States. This dissertation examines the adaptation of the Nepalese in the United States. It focuses on the ... -
Addison's influence on the social reform of his age
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Adherence behavior and the impact of HAART on quality of life of Ugandan adults
(2008-12)AIDS is no longer a death sentence due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral drugs (HAART) used to treat HIV. The international community is increasing access of HAART to low-resource regions. However, treatment ... -
Adult attachment style, relationship satisfaction, and body dissatisfaction in women
(2011-08)Attachment style is an integral piece to personality that affects many facets of life. The fulfillment and satisfaction experienced in relationships, specifically romantic relationships, is an essential desire for most ...