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Consumer debt delinquency by family lifecycle categories
(2014)
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to document debt delinquency patterns by family lifecycle categories using multiple data sets that are nationally representative of American families. Findings: The results show that ...
Effects of age on saving motives of Chinese urban consumers
(2014)
The Chinese maintain one of the highest saving rates in the world. Although saving is generally regarded as a good practice, in a market economy, extremely high saving rates can constrain welfare enhancing consumption and ...
Traceability to farm and factory, country of manufacturing, and apparel purchase scenario
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
In recent years, traceability and transparency have been emerging issues in the textile and apparel industry. For companies to be transparent, accessibility and information comprehensiveness are important aspects. The ease ...
The effects of a protein-rich breakfast on glucose metabolism in overweight/obese late adolescent girls
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Background: Skipping breakfast has been associated with an increased risk of type II diabetes and obesity. Purpose: To examine the effects of normal protein vs. higher protein breakfast meals on pre- and post-lunch glycemic ...
Perception of crowding at retail stores : an empirical study examining the effect of design factors on approach responses using virtual reality simulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In the retail business, retailers invest a great deal of time and money to attract more customers into the store; however, a crowded store can cause ...
Pregnancy intention among women with cystic fibrosis : a theory of planned behavior model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal genetically inherited disease; it is the most common genetic disorder among Caucasians. CF affects several body systems and is a life-shortening disease that requires extensive treatment ...
Exploring the Relative Impacts of Altruistic, Biospheric, and Egoistic Motivations to Adopt Green Housing Features
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The study's goal was to determine how much each of three types of motivation contribute to the adoption of green housing features. The motivations studied were altruistic, biospheric, and egoistic, according to Schultz' ...
Designing the dream in postwar American suburbia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The American suburban landscape is intrinsically intertwined with our national identity. As a symbol of expansion, safety, success and the "American Dream", our suburban landscape has provided us with a housing system that ...
Understanding nonresidential father-child relationship processes during emering [sic] adulthood
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to explore the processes by which emerging adults attempt to maintain or change their relationships with their nonresidential fathers. The present study focused on the relationships between ...
The impact of financial planning on portfolio performance
(2014)
Abstract only. Nowadays, individuals and households are increasingly responsible for their own wealth accumulation and preservation while the financial market are growing with complexity (Ho, Palacios, and Stoll 2012). ...
Unforgiven and depressed late in life : the protective factor of forgivingness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Feeling unforgiven by others is associated with higher levels of depression (Ingersoll-Dayton, Torges, & Krause, 2010) and the tendency to forgive ...
Preschoolers' endogenously triggered self-regulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Self-regulation is one of the most important developments of early childhood. The ability to voluntarily control emotions, actions, and cognitions in the presence of two competing demands is vital to adaptive and autonomous ...
Perfect or imperfect match : impact of brand schema, information transparency and source of claim on apparel brand's sustainability claims /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Effectiveness of Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in community settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Introduction. The Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension Specialists to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) ...
Coparental strategies for managing childhood chronic illness in post-divorce families
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (2010) estimates that 15% of children in United States require special health care for ...
Mobile aging: A randomized trial of mobility transition counseling for high-risk older adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Older adults with medical conditions that impair function are at the highest risk for driving retirement. This Randomized Controlled Trial investigated the efficacy of an intervention that facilitated planning for a likely ...
Our Own Worst Enemy: A Case Study of the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program in Rockford, Illinois
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Exploring the lives of individuals with a mental illness living in a residential care facility : a qualitative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Since deinstitutionalization began in the 1950's hundreds of thousands of individuals with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness were forced out onto the streets. While society may have seen deinstitutionalization as a ...
Resistance exercise timing and metabolic risk factors in type 2 diabeticsResistance exercise timing and metabolic risk factors in type 2 diabetics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Abnormally elevated postprandial glucose and triacylglycerol (TAG) concentrations are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with type-2 diabetes. The most effective time to exercise to lower postprandial ...
Café, culture, and community : re-establishing a sense of place in Little Havana's Calle Ocho
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The goal of this study is to identify how the built environment in Miami, Florida's Little Havana, specifically in the commercial corridor of 8th Street ...