Browsing by Author "Eppler, Marion A."
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Examining the Effect of Mindset Theory on Stereotype Threat Experienced by Overweight People in Public Gym Facilities
Shareshian, Kelly (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 ... -
Implicit Theories of Intelligence and Difference-Education as Interventions for First-Generation Students
Rodriguez, Dayna T. (East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)First-generation students (FGS) are an at-risk population who have high rates of dropping out by the end of their first year of college compared to non-first-generation students (NFGS). FGS could potentially benefit from ... -
Intercultural Contact, Communication Apprehension, and Social Perspective Taking
Cavanaugh, S. Austin (East Carolina University, 2013)This research examined the relationship between intergroup contact, intercultural communication apprehension, and social perspective taking. Participants were students taking a course which facilitates interactions between ... -
MALLEABLE VIEW OF INTELLIGENCE AS INTERVENTION FOR STEREOTYPE THREAT : OVERCOMING MATH UNDERPERFORMANCE IN WOMEN
Wilson, Ashley R. (East Carolina University, 2009)When challenging math tests are described as diagnostic measures of ability or when gender differences are salient, stereotype threat causes women to underperform compared to men. In her theory of achievement motivation, ... -
Relationship Between Fantastical Events and Children’s Executive Function
Koster, Melissa K. (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship between fantastical content in children’s TV shows and executive function (EF). This project examined the research question: Is there a relationship between ...