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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 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 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. ... -
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 ... -
Adult women with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives on the menarche/menstruation experience
(2019-12-19)Framed in select MWGS feminist theories, this study’s 335 adult women/assigned-female-at-birth responded to the Autism Spectrum Quotient-10 (AQ-10, 2012) and Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire-2nd version (MAQ, 1980a, 1980b). ... -
African dance in diverse higher education settings: Perspectives from the practices of five experienced instructors
(2016-08-31)This dissertation research explored issues concerning the integration of African dance techniques in higher education. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of and intended objectives for teaching African ... -
African Native American women’s rhetorics of survivance: Decolonization and social transformation
(2019-04-04)This dissertation expands a lively conversation on American Indian rhetorics of survivance initiated by Anishinaabe Scholar Gerald Vizenor, who used the term “survivance” to describe Indigenous peoples’ simultaneous acts ...