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- 3Truscott, Derek (Educational Psychology)
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Spring 2017
Background: A vegetarian is a person who refrains from eating any type of animal flesh. Research has been established on the physical health implications of adopting a vegetarian diet. However, to date, there has been no qualitative study exploring social and psychological well-being of...
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Spring 2017
In 1994, Hill, Nutt, and Jackson conducted a systematic, 15-year review of the Journal of Counseling Psychology (JCP) and Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (JCCP). Their review focused on study characteristics of published process research. They defined process as the “within-session...
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Time Motion Characteristics and Heart Rate Profiles Displayed by Female University Ice Hockey Players
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The purpose of this study was to estimate the demands of female Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) ice hockey through the use of time-motion analysis (TMA) and heart rate (HR) measurement during league games. A convenient sample of 22 female ice hockey players (14 forwards and 8 defense)...
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2011
Estabrooks, C.A., O'Rourke, H.M., Cobban, S., Squires, J.E., Bostrom, A.M., Hutchinson, A.M.
Background: In the past forty years, many gains have been made in our understanding of the concept of research utilization. While numerous studies exist on professional nurses' use of research in practice, no attempt has been made to systematically evaluate and synthesize this body of literature...
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Trees Wanted - dead or alive! Host selection and population dynamics in tree-killing bark beetles
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Erbilgin, N., Gregoire, J. C., Gilbert, M., Kausrud, K. L., Skarpaas, O., Stenseth, N. C., Okland, B.
Abstract: Bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) feed and breed in dead or severely weakened host trees. When their population densities are high, some species aggregate on healthy host trees so that their defences may be exhausted and the inner bark successfully colonized, killing...
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Two sides to the coin: An exploration of helpful and hindering supervision events contributing to psychologist competence
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Clinical supervision is one of the most important aspects of a trainee’s development as a professional psychologist, as it fosters the refinement of knowledge and skills necessary for competent and ethical practice (Falender & Shafranske, 2010). It combines teaching, consulting, and supporting...
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Fall 2012
There is limited information on families’ decisions regarding their (dis)continuation of weight management care. This thesis includes two complementary studies that examined this issue. First, an integrative review was performed to characterize predictors of and reasons for attrition in pediatric...
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Spring 2017
The overall purpose of this dissertation research was to gain a better understanding of deselection in competitive female youth sport by examining coaches’, athletes’, and parents’ experiences of deselection. Three studies were conducted, each focused on a different aspect of deselection. The...
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Understanding the Therapeutic Alliance in Young Offender Treatment through the Experiences of Male Youth
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Therapy with youth involved in the criminal justice system presents a variety of challenges. Especially challenging is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance, which psychotherapeutic research shows is a strong predictor in the success of therapy. The purpose of this study was therefore to...
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Unveiling the Veiled: Semiotic Analysis of Symbols and Power Dynamics in the Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories
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This capstone project, titled 'Unveiling the Veiled: Semiotic Analysis of Symbols and Power Dynamics in the Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories,' embarks on a thorough examination and undertaking of the public discourse surrounding the Denver International Airport, paying special attention to its...