Browsing College of Human Environmental Sciences (MU) by Thesis Semester "2012 Fall"
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Active and Healthy Schools pilot program in two private Missouri K-8 elementary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Introduction. Overweight and obesity increase individuals risk for chronic diseases. In 2009, 14% of Missouri ninth to twelfth graders were overweight. This study examined the efficacy of Active and Healthy Schools (AHS) ... -
Authentic thresholds : interior design client involvement in the creation of sense of home
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)For middle-class householders interested in elevating an image of their status, residential interior designers may be viewed as destroyers of authentic sense of home. By contrast, designers may seek to contribute to the ... -
Cultural values mediate the effect of parenting styles on Mexican American adolescents' prosocial behaviors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The aim of this study was to examine the relations between supportive and strict parenting, traditional Mexican American culture values (respect and traditional gender roles), and prosocial tendencies in Mexican American ... -
Emerging adults views about couple and personal satisfaction in various gGender role relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Human development and Family studies -
Emerging adults' views about couple and personal satisfaction in various gender role relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Using vignettes as a data collection tool, the main purpose of this randomized, mixed-method study was to examine emerging adults' views about satisfaction of couples in various types of gender role relationships and their ... -
Exploring the relationship between changes in bone mineral density, lean body mass, and hormones in active, adult males with osteopenia after a 12-month exercise intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)INTRODUCTION: Weight-bearing exercise may positively affect bone via muscle contractions, impact forces, and hormonal changes; however, the importance of these factors remains controversial. PURPOSE: To determine if 12-months ... -
A green residential wish list : most important features according to homeowners
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Buildings are leaders in the production of negative environmental impacts. However, the Environment and Behavior literature lacks studies on consumers' ... -
Japanese parents' perceptions about children's medical play
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Japanese parents' beliefs about medical play, one form of therapeutic play in healthcare settings, were examined. Mothers of 2- to 5-year-old children were recruited and asked to answer yes-no and open-ended questions about ... -
Legislating home : the impact of the regulation of small house settings for long term care residents in Nova Scotia, Canada
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)In May 2006, the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada announced a Continuing Care Strategy (CCS) in which issues of home care and long term care were addressed. As a result of the CCS, the Provincial government has built 11 new ... -
The relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1 and bone mineral density in osteopenic men following a 12-month osteogenic exercise intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)INTRODUCTION: Plyometric [PLY] and resistance training [RT] have been successfully used to improve BMD in both men and women. Often, the hormonal response to exercise training is an important mediator of exercise-induced ... -
Romantic relationship involvement during early and middle adolescence : associations with depressive symptoms, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, and sexual activity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Using data from the Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development, I examined the associations between romantic relationship involvement and sixth ...