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Reasons for low pandemic H1N1 2009 vaccine acceptance within a college sample
(2012)This study examined health beliefs associated with novel influenza A (H1N1) immunization among US college undergraduates during the 2009-2010 pandemic. Undergraduates (ages 18–24 years) from a large Midwestern University ... -
Research in brief : using mobile phones to collect daily experience data from college undergraduates
(2010)This research brief describes our recent efforts collecting daily experience data from college undergraduates at a large midwestern U.S. university through mobile phone text messaging. By daily experience data, we mean ... -
The Association between sensation seeking and well-being among college-attending emerging adults
(2013)Sensation seeking is a known risk factor for unsafe and reckless behavior among college students, but its association with well-being is unknown. Given that exploration plays an important psychosocial role during the ... -
Effects of phrase style in storybooks on children's word learning in small and large reading groups
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The effects of care recipients' companion animals on the caregiving experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This study examined the impact of older adults' companion animals on informal caregivers' instrumental and emotional experiences. Older adults report strong emotional bonds with their companion animals (specifically cats ... -
Aging alone in the family home : exploring place attachment and personal adaptation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)It is generally understood that many elders wish to remain at home during their final years. A long-occupied residence holds precious memories and feels secure. To that end, both researchers, designers, and care providers ... -
Becoming Christ Cathedral : the emergence, rise, and transformation of the crystal cathedral
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A quantitative analysis of the effect of textile mill water quality labels on consumer purchace intention for apparel
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This research looks into what information consumers are interested in on hangtags in regards to what they would purchase. More specifically, it looks at the water treatment at the factory the apparel product that the hangtag ... -
Accessing axis : exploring design coginition from visual and haptic experiences as an apparel designer in digital 3d imaging using 3d printing technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Despite the rise of 3D printing technology in recent years, the novel technology has not yet heavily expanded to the realm of textile and apparel design. Although 3D printed design explorations have been unique and successful, ... -
A study of intergroup contact theory : using storytelling to increase awareness of lesbian and gay older adults in long-term care settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The population of older adults is growing rapidly. Among the aging population are large numbers that identify as lesbian or gay (LG). LG older adults are less likely to have partners, spouses or children and experience ... -
The effect of augmented reality and virtual reality interfaces on epistemic actions and the creative process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The aim of the study is to investigate how VR and AR interfaces affect the creative design process in design education. Theories from cognitive psychology, information sciences, and design cognition are provide an explanatory ... -
Abortion decision-making and the impact of the 72-hour waiting period
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)In 2011, 45% of pregnancies were unintended (UIP), dropping from a rate of 51% in 2008. This rate is still high for a developed country such as the United States. In 2011, 42% of UIPs ended in abortion, which is slightly ... -
Exposure to parental conflict and violence in childhood : influences on emerging adults' relationships with parents and perceptions of intimate relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Parental partner-violence (PPV) is any type of physical, emotional/psychological, or sexual violence perpetrated by at least one parent against a partner in an intimate relationship. According to the U.S. Department of ... -
Hepatocellular endothelial nitric oxide synthase and mitochondrial function in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the most rapidly growing liver disease in the United States. The development of treatments for this disease has been limited by a lack of understanding of the underlying cause(s). ... -
African American males navigating their way to college : a socio-ecological resiliency model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The majority of African American college students are female, with males representing five percent of the total four-year college population (U.S. Census, 2013). Despite the evolution of race relations in the United States, ... -
Perceptions of childhood as indicators of early attachment deficits among individuals with a history of violent crime
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This qualitative study utilizing constructivist grounded theory, explores the potential effects of insecure attachment on the development of violent behaviors in adulthood. A negative case analysis is used to analyze ... -
Family and life stressors predict adolescents' social behaviors via parenting and moral identity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The goal of the current studies was to examine the associations between family-level stressors and low income adolescents' social behaviors. Previous theory and research has suggested that stress can be emotionally and ... -
(Re)constructing family images : stepmotherhood before motherhood
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Strong cultural values and ideals attached to women in families deem the role of stepmother as inferior to that of biological mother. While motherhood is celebrated, stepmotherhood is stigmatized, and women who assume a ... -
Waiting for the cold to end : a qualitative exploration of PhotoVoice as a therapeutic intervention with survivors of sexual assault
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Sexual assault has reached epidemic proportions, and disproportionately affects college-aged women. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the most commonly associated mental health disorder associated with sexual assault. ... -
The impact of founders' personality traits on the performance of Chinese apparel new ventures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The study investigated how founders' personality traits impact Chinese apparel new venture performance. An online survey was conducted using founders' personality traits, the quality of firm network relationships, perceived ...