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Sexual orientation, heterosexism, and mutuality in friendship relationships between lesbian and heterosexual women
(2020-08-13)Women are socialized to base their self-worth on their ability to have meaningful relationships (Miller, 1986a; Miller & Stiver, 1997). However, in a patriarchal culture, they rarely find in their interactions with men the ... -
Social, behavioral, and academic ramifications of video game playing in college
(2020-07-01)The purpose of this research project is to determine whether video game usage influences the psychological wellbeing of college students. Additionally, this project seeks to understand general technology usage habits among ... -
The Vietnamese translation of the attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help scale (ATSPPH): A psychometric study
(2020-06-12)The current researcher developed a Vietnamese translation of the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale (ATSPPH; Fischer & Turner, 1970) and examined its psychometric properties. The ATSPPH was ... -
Factors promoting multicultural dialogues in clinical supervision: A dyadic study
(2020-07-14)Given the continued prioritization of multicultural competence in psychology, the need for supervisors to address multicultural variables impacting the supervisory triad is imperative. Engagement in multicultural dialogues ... -
Factor analyses of the Woodcock-Johnson iv tests of cognitive abilities, tests of achievement, and tests of oral language
(2020-07-24)Over the past century, the prominent focus on the study of intelligence in the field of psychological science has yielded increased attention. In particular, researchers have created numerous theories and/or models to ... -
Questioning the myth: Examining factors that impact help-seeking among South Asian Americans
(2020-07-16)South Asian Americans represent a rapidly growing segment of the United States (U.S.) population. Psychologists are called to better address the needs of minority populations, expanding beyond the traditional Western scope ... -
Creativity and veracity
(2020-02-06)Lying is an everyday occurrence; individuals tell white lies, bluffs, lies of omission, malingering, and even use sarcastic lies (Vrij, 2008; Wright, Berry, & Bird, 2013). The purpose of this study was to investigate the ... -
The experiences of women competitive road cyclists: A qualitative study
(2020-02-13)Cycling has been recognized in scientific research for numerous benefits to well-being. The benefits to cycling are clear, but barriers are present for women who wish to participate in the sport. While there have been ... -
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 confirmatory factor analytic comparison of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children
(2011-05)Attention problems are prevalent worldwide and the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continues to rise. In the school and community settings, many tests are used to assess for attention difficulties. ... -
Social desirability, need for uniqueness, and the illusion of explanatory depth in perceptions of the fine arts
(2020-01-09)This study explored how writing about the arts may lead to the illusion of explanatory depth and affect aesthetic appreciation levels. The study also explored the association between socially desirable responding, need for ... -
Investigating the effects of utilizing Video Self Modeling (VSM) as a modality to deliver a story mapping intervention with students who are deaf or hard of hearing to target reading comprehension and vocabulary
(2020-01-07)The purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of video self-modeling in delivering a Story Mapping intervention with the purpose of increasing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and self-efficacy. Participants ... -
The relation between mood and perceptual bias as measured in a binocular rivalry task
(1991-05)Bower's (1981) semantic network theory of emotion and Beck's (1967, 1976, 1979, 1987) theory of depression predict that mood is related to a perceptual bias for mood-congruent material. While several studies have demonstrated ... -
Exploring gender differences in the praise and punishment of children
(2019-09-20)Praise and punishment serve as a framework for children to learn about themselves and their environment (Etaugh & Bridges, 2018). Several studies indicate that praise and punishment can impact a child’s motivation, academic ... -
Examining psychopathy: Relationships with disgust, moral severity, and gender
(2019-09-03)This study aimed to determine the relationship between psychopathy, disgust, morality, and gender. Previous studies indicated that psychopathy was correlated with a lack of morality and that disgust encourages conformity. ... -
The efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention in ameliorating externalizing behaviors and attentional concerns among college students
(2019-08-27)The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention among college students with externalizing behaviors and attentional problems. Three students attending their first year in ... -
Reassessing racism: Validation of the black lives matter scale as a measure of modern racism
(2019-09-18)The Civil Rights Movement was a response to discrimination against Black individuals (Scheman et al., 1985). The movement resulted in desegregation and shifts in societal racial attitudes (Scheman et al., 1985). In response ... -
The role of fluid reasoning in learning disability classification in a pediatric clinical population
(2019-08-14)ABSTRACT YOLANDA EVANS The role of fluid reasoning in learning disability classification in a pediatric clinical population August 2019 Fluid reasoning is a critical cognitive/neurocognitive ability that provides ... -
Court-mandated substance use treatment: Implications for treatment adherence based on drug of choice
(2019-06-07)The ongoing opioid and stimulant epidemics place a significant burden on individuals, their families, and the broader community. The prevalence rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) among women in particular are ... -
Assessing caregiver stress in a specialized pediatric population
(2019-08-27)Parental quality of life and stress levels have been linked to family and child functioning and outcomes. Assessing stress levels in caregivers raising children with medical complexity can guide clinicians in providing ...
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