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Values driven delivery : a qualitative case study exploration of the experience in an NCAA division 1 holistic integrated sport psychology program /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Self-affirmation theory states each person has a self-system. This system is motivated to maintain optimal self-integrity, which is restored when people re-affirm their core values (Steele, 1988). Values, therefore, play ...
The influence of coaches' personal factors on the impact of coach education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Many coach education programs have been developed to address the increasing demand for qualified coaches. The majority of these programs are sport-specific, and research has focused on the validation of individual programs. ...
An exploration of self-determination theory in individual track and field Olympic medalists from the United States of America at the 2012 London Games
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychosocial aspects of the reported lived experience of Olympic medal winning athletes by the United States Track and Field athletes in the 2012 London Olympic Games, ...
The development and evaluation of ACES : a web-based training to enhance school nurses' attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention to provide adolescent cessation services /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
A substantial amount of research supports the provision of adolescent tobacco cessation services, and school nurses are situated to effectively provide these services in the school-based setting. However, few evidence-based ...
Staying in the sweet spot : how elite level golfers engage in, structure, and experience practice throughout extended careers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The path to expertise has been quantified on several occasions (Ericsson, Krampe, and Tesch-Römer, 1993; Ericsson 2001; Ericsson and Charness, 1994; Ericsson 2008) as well as explored through qualitative retrospective ...
The relationship between body image and marital satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The effects of weight stigma and its internalized variation, body dissatisfaction, have been documented in many aspects of life, including economics, education, families and the media. Limited literature exists regarding ...
Effects of health information seeking behaviors on anxiety, and loss among East Asian international students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This study examined the influences of anxiety, health information seeking behavior, cross-cultural loss on satisfaction with life among 186 East Asian international students while studying abroad in the U.S. The results ...
The contribution of school-site health and wellness opportunities, personal interest in health and perceived health competence to health-related role perceptions in teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Introduction. Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have established comprehensive frameworks to promote and maintain student health. One method, school-site ...
When the lights go out, how do they turn back on? : a classic grounded theory on the transition out of the National Football League (NFL)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The purpose of this classic grounded theory study was to examine the process of transition out of the National Football League (NFL) for former NFL players, and to develop a grounded theory around this substantive area. ...
Resilience among elementary educators as measured by the personal and organizational quality assessment-revised and the emotional quotient inventory: short
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of time on the indices within the Personal and Organizational Assessment-Revised (POQA-R, Institute of HeartMath, 1999-2004) among rural, elementary educators ...
Exploration of the contentious relationship between increased work engagement and service worker well-being
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study sought to examine the efficacy of a positive psychology intervention for increasing work engagement within the workplace for collegiate ...
Examining the efficacy of positive psychology interventions for reducing symptoms of burnout among NCAA Division I athletic trainers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
This study sought to examine the efficacy of three positive psychology interventions (i.e. Three Good Things in Life, Using Signature Strengths in a New Way, and Peer Support) for reducing symptoms of burnout and enhancing ...
Flourish in sport : exploring the lived experiences of track and field Olympic medalists
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
In was the intent of this study to explore the lived experiences of Olympic Track and Field medal winning athletes. This study interviewed four athletes that participated in the 2012 London Olympic Games. The athletes ...
Positive coaching and Olympic success : case studies of track and field Olympic medalist coach-athlete relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Competing at the Olympic Games is different than any other performance setting, and presents many challenges to the athlete and coach. The purpose of this study was to investigate the coach-athlete relationship with Olympic ...
Predicting first year academic success of the student-athlete population at the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This study compares the predictive validity of the Office of University Admission's model to predict first year grade point average for student athletes at the University of Missouri. In a majority of the cases, it was ...
A historical study of the development of the Total Person Program : the evolution of academic support services for student-athletes at the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Athletics has been a heavily scrutinized aspect of university life. It is often criticized for its nature of exploiting students for their athletic talents and overlooking the importance of the educational mission of the ...
Community multidimensional fall risk screening
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to compile a multidimensional fall risk screening tool that would be used to establish preliminary reference values for modifiable fall risk factors tested in independent community dwelling ...
A study of NCAA division I athletes on the use and the effects of combining alcohol & energy drinks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The three main purposes of this study were (a) to determine the quantity-frequency rates of alcohol use, combined use (using an energy drink within plus or minus four hours of consuming alcohol), and energy drink use in a ...
Selected academic variables as predictors of first semester academic success of at-risk football student-athletes at the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to identify selected academic variables that may serve as predictors of first semester academic success of at-risk scholarship football student-athletes who matriculated at the University of ...
Mindfulness, self-regulation, and personality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Mindfulness, or awareness without judgment, has shown immense promise for applications in the treatment of both psychological and physical conditions ...