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EXAMINING MULTI-TASKING ABILITY ON AN INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR TASK TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN FIT AND UNFIT DRIVERS
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-05)Rationale: Driving is an important, complex instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) with one of the most important skills being able to multitask. Multitasking is a skill assessed by few standardized assessments. The ... -
EXAMINING MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCIES OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS WHO ADVISE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OF COLOR
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if, and to what extent, racial and ethnic identity, years of experience, education level, age, gender, advisor status, and sexual orientation are related to multicultural ... -
Examining Preventive Healthcare Utilization in Black College Women Through a Black Feminist-Womanist Lens
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-18)Despite higher rates of disease and mortality compared to White women, Black women often experience low rates of preventive health care including recommended screenings and vaccinations that may have a protective effect. ... -
Examining signals of trust in criminal markets online
(2016-09-14)This study examines the signals of trust in stolen data advertisements by analysing the structural and situational factors that influence the type of feedback sellers receive. Specifically, this article explores the factors ... -
Examining the Base Rates of Atrial Fibrillation in Eastern North Carolina: Community Screening, Associated Risk Factors, and Psychological Correlates of Disease
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Background: Eastern North Carolina has historically high prevalence rates of cardiovascular disease. Novel solutions such as mobile screening technology may aid in reaching this region’s vulnerable health population to ... -
Examining the Connections between Structural Violence and Food Politics
(2015)The primary claim of this analytic paper is that the U.S. government and private food corporations have committed acts of structural violence which have perpetuated declines in Americans’ nutritional status. This paper ... -
EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Pressure injuries (PrIs) are areas of skin, muscle, and tissue believed to be damaged by external pressure usually due to lack of movement/mobility and remaining in one position. Most injuries (PrIs) are areas of skin, ... -
EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY By Christine Barnes July 2022 Director of Dissertation: Susan M. Kennerly, ... -
EXAMINING THE DISPROPORTIONALITY OF ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS FOR ACADEMICALLY OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN A RURAL NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
(East Carolina University, 2021-03-30)School districts across North Carolina work tirelessly to ensure that all students have access and opportunity to an education that will afford them the opportunity to be globally competitive citizens. However, some districts ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING FRAMEWORK AT A HISPANIC-MAJORITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-04)Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the zeitgeist for educational leaders in the contemporary world. Studies have determined that when implemented with fidelity, SEL skills aid school leaders in enhancing cooperation, ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING A CAREER ACADEMY WITHIN AN UNDER-PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)Career academies provide high school students with an opportunity to complete high school coursework while deeply exploring a potential career field concentration. Such academy models aim to improve high graduation rates ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING MORNING MEETINGS, AS A TRAUMA-INFORMED STRATEGY, ON TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY IN A LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)In a low performing school, stressful conditions, lack of resources, and student populations that have been subjected to one or more ACEs can make it difficult for teachers to yield successful outcomes. Maintaining a high ... -
Examining the Effect of Mindset Theory on Stereotype Threat Experienced by Overweight People in Public Gym Facilities
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Stereotype threat is a psychological phenomenon that is experienced by marginalized groups when they perceive they are at risk for conforming to a negative stereotype. The current research proposal seeks to determine if ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECT ON BEGINNING TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2023-11-30)High teacher turnover rates and less students entering into the teacher preparation programs has increased the need to better prepare and retain beginning teachers. The purpose of this mixed methods inquiry is to focus on ... -
Examining the Effects of Casual Video Gameplay as an Intervention to Alleviate Symptoms of Depression on both Subjective and Objective Measures
(East Carolina University, 2020-12-02)Depression can be a debilitating illness that affects more than 300 million people worldwide. Although there are successful treatments for depression with pharmaceuticals and behavioral approaches such as psychotherapy, ... -
Examining the Effects of Leadership Style on the Follower's Self-Concept
(East Carolina University, 2011)The current study examines the impact of leadership style on the follower's self-concept. Research has shown that certain types of leadership have motivational effects on followers. Specifically, charismatic leadership has ... -
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF MINORITY STRESS AND RESILIENCE ON SEXUAL MINORITY VETERANS’ HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)Prior studies have noted significant health disparities experienced by sexual minority individuals with military histories compared to their heterosexual peers. Often the minority stress model, which posits sexual minority ... -
EXAMINING THE EXTENT TO WHICH CANNABIS PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO NEW OR EXISTING CITY-LEVEL SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCES IN CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)State-level legislation permitting recreational and medicinal cannabis use continues to be adopted across the United States. California (CA) and Colorado (CO) are two states that have legalized recreational use of cannabis ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINE PRACTICES ON SUSPENSION RATES OF BLACK STUDENTS: AN EQUITABLE AND RESTORATIVE JOURNEY IN A GRADES 3-5 INNER-CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-11)Regardless of the school community or type of school in the United States, Black students are disproportionately excluded from school at a higher rate than any other student group. These discipline practices are a matter ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCES ON TEACHER CANDIDATE READINESS
(East Carolina University, 2013)To meet the demands of living and working in the 21st century, it is critical that every P-12 student in every classroom have an effective teacher. Yet, each year, thousands of new teachers enter the field unprepared to ...