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Fall 2024

Taylor, Scott J.

This study explored the readability and practical utility of psychological report samples from graduate-level textbooks. Psychological reports are vital in educational and healthcare settings, transforming complex assessments into actionable plans for teachers, therapists, clients, and families....

Fall 2024

Murdoch, Kenneth C

This meta-synthesis study aimed to answer the research question: How is hope reflected in the phenomenological literature on the lived experience of PD? Utilizing Sandelowski and Barroso’s (2007) method for meta-synthesis reviews and an analytic strategy informed by thematic synthesis and...

Fall 2024

Haldane, Chayse Marie

Psychologists who work with justice-involved youth face numerous workplace stressors, which can negatively impact the psychologists’ well-being and the care they provide to their clients. Identified as a potential protective factor against adverse reactions to helping work, compassion...

Fall 2024

Pelletier, Gabrielle N.

Due to the striking impact of childhood trauma on development and well-being (Mandelli et al., 2015; Paquola et al., 2016; Statistics Canada, 2015), there has been a movement towards systemic implementation of trauma-informed approaches (TIAs). TIAs are meant to help working professionals...

Fall 2024

Antoniuk, Andrea S.

Many contemporary educators utilize a broad assessment repertoire to understand their students’ learning progress. To support students in receiving high-quality education and help them reach their full potential, researchers have investigated the effects of test anxiety on academic performance....

Fall 2024

Slater, Kelsie

Dramatic increases in anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems have been documented during the transition from middle childhood to early adolescence (Merikangas et al., 2010; Twenge et al., 2020). Therefore, developmental psychopathologists are continually trying to understand factors that...

Fall 2024

Gunduz, Aysegul

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and language modeling have revolutionized the domain of educational technology, with a special focus on the utility of automated essay scoring (AES) systems. The potential of GPT-based model architectures, including different versions or iterations...

Fall 2024

Jelen, Michaela

Early childhood organizations and funders highlight the crucial role of Early Intervention (EI) service providers in empowering families to support children with developmental delays. Research underscores the significance of training and coaching for parents’ skill development (Dunst & Trivette,...

Fall 2024

Barrett, Michael C. G.

Autistic young adults are underrepresented in research on physical activity (PA). However, many face serious health concerns due to sedentary lifestyles. A possible intervention is wearable activity trackers (WATs), which has demonstrated utility for monitoring and supporting PA outcomes within...

Fall 2024

Nathoo, Jasmine A.

For young refugee women, attaining a post-secondary education appears to be a personally important goal and has positive implications for their integration, with economic and social benefits. However, young refugee women face significant barriers that can make post-secondary attainment...