Browsing Nursing electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2014 Fall"
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An evaluation of the relationship between self-esteem and pet bonding in children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Obesity has been linked to many physical as well as psychological problems. Many children who are obese suffer from low self-esteem. No studies have been published documenting the effect of owning a dog on the self-esteem ... -
The moderating role of social support on the relationship of maternal stress and infants birth weight of pregnant smokers : a secondary data analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Low birth weight (LBW) infants face serious health problems. Maternal psychosocial stress may predict LBW outcomes, but the relationship is not consistent. Other factors such as social support and smoking have been studied ...