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Exploring the career development of Latino English language learners in a rural midwest high school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The population of Latina/o foreign-born adolescents is significantly increasing in the United States, consequently populating schools, and diversifying ...
Early predictors of child depression in at-risk families : latent profile analysis of risk factors occurring in ecological systems of young children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this study, we identified patterns of risk factors across developmental contexts during the third year of life using latent profile analysis (LPA). ...
Predicting the job and life satisfaction of women engineers: a test of Lents (2004) unifying social cognitive career theory of well-being
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Longitudinal analysis of the role of early head start services in the emotion regulation-achievement link
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Emotion regulation is one aspect of self-regulation that may be particularly important to early childhood educational interventions for addressing the ...
College teaching preparedness : contributions of graduate student experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
This study establishes the types of teaching experiences that graduate students have in graduate school, their teaching approach, and how these affect teaching efficacy. Data were collected from 327 graduate students from ...
Understanding the influence of social responsibility educational interventions on the empowerment of female student-athletes : a case study using consensual qualitative research
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
At a time when socially irresponsible behavior, alcohol abuse, and relationship and sexual violence are particularly prevalent on college campuses, empowering female student-athletes to live their best lives regardless of ...
Integrating bullying and school-wide positive behavior support strategies in an elementary school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the impact of the School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) process on bulling behaviors in ...
The development and validation of a scale for cultural wealth coping with Latina/os
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Identifying profiles of psychological characteristics of juvenile offenders and adolescent psychiatric inpatients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Research indicates that hopelessness levels are high among both young people in the mental health services population (MHSP) and youth in the juvenile detention population (JDP). The current research study assessed ...
Masculinity, physical health, and perceived barriers to help-seekingMasculinity, physical health, and perceived barriers to help-seeking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The purpose of this study is to examine how men's perception of barriers to help-seeking for a hypothetical physical health concern is predicted by the following variables: gender role conflict, conformity to masculine ...
Examining the role of the university environment, cultural congruity, social support, and self-efficacy on the academic persistence of black students attending predominantly white institutions and historically black colleges or universities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The present study incorporated the person-environment fit theory (PE Fit; Lewin, 1938; Parsons, 1909), retention and attrition theories (Bean, 1980; ...
The Development and Validation of a Proactive Coping Inventory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The Good Behavior Game in an alternative education setting : impact on student and teacher behavior and the process of implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] With the mental health needs of youth reaching great numbers, the need for early intervention and prevention efforts is crucial. This is particularly ...
Associations between instrumental music and school success in low SES students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Challenges and successes of African American males in the health professions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The present literature review examines the factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of African American men in the field of medicine in an attempt to underscore the need to increase their numbers in the health ...