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AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE CAREER DECISIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC TEACHERS
(East Carolina University, 2010)There is a need for culturally diverse teachers. Weiher (2000) studied the relationship between African American and Hispanic student achievement and schools with teachers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Results indicated ... -
Exploring academic motivation between students at a two-year and a four-year institution in the southeastern region of the US by generational status : a sequential explanatory analysis
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)First generation students are a growing body in the overall student population enrolling in both public two-year higher education institutions and public four-year higher education institutions in the United States; yet, ... -
EXPLORING ADAPTED SPORTS AND COMPETENCE, RELATEDNESS, AND AUTONOMY IN CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
(East Carolina University, 2012)Self-determination theory states that humans have three basic psychological needs--competence, a feeling of effectiveness or achievement through the completion of a task; relatedness, a sense of belonging or connectedness ... -
Exploring Alternative Strategies for the Synthesis of 15d-PGJ2-EA: Diversification of Synthetic Routes to a Potent Anti-Cancer Agent
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)The compound, 15-deoxy-12, 14-prostaglandin-J2-ethanolamine (15d-PGJ2-EA), is in an active line of research for treating non-melanoma skin cancer and has shown promising potential as a chemotherapeutic drug. 15d-PGJ2-EA ... -
EXPLORING BARRIERS TO CONTRACEPTION USE AMONG LOW-INCOME WOMEN USING THE 2016 NATIONAL INPATIENT SAMPLE DATA
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Background: There are patterns in contraceptive use among religious denominations, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and many other factors. These trends in contraceptive use are due to hundreds of years of discrimination, ... -
EXPLORING COMPASSION FATIGUE RISK IN CERTIFIED CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS
(East Carolina University, 2011)Within the pediatric health-care environment medical teams are becoming increasingly reliant on the efforts of certified child life specialists to decrease the stress for patients and their families. Research on related ... -
Exploring Cultural Influences and Moral Experiences Behind Mental Illness Stigma in the U.S. Army
(2013-06)During recent conflicts in which the United States military is engaged, research exposed the high number of conflict veterans suffering from behavioral health problems. Existing research primarily focuses on the individual ... -
Exploring Cultural Influences and Moral Experiences Behind Mental Illness Stigma in the U.S. Army
(East Carolina University, 2013)During recent conflicts in which the United States military is engaged, research exposed the high number of conflict veterans suffering from behavioral health problems. Existing research primarily focuses on the individual ... -
EXPLORING EMPATHY AND SOCIAL SELF-EFFICACY IN ADOLESCENTS WITH A SIBLING WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)This exploratory pilot study investigated levels of empathy, social-self efficacy, and psychological well-being in adolescents whose siblings have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The purpose of the study ... -
EXPLORING FACILITATORS AND BARRIERS IN ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WITH LATINO LEADERS
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Latinos are one of the largest minority groups in the United States who suffer from health disparities in end-of-life care. Advance care planning aids individuals, their families, and clinicians with critical decision ... -
Exploring Factors Influencing Childhood Immunization Rates
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Background: Coverage for childhood vaccinations has fallen below Healthy People 2020 targets. Known barriers to childhood immunizations include vaccination opposition, low parental education, low income, health systems’ ... -
Exploring Gender Differences in the Presentation of Symptoms in PTSD
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)The researchers examined the relationship of gender and the presentation of symptoms for individuals with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The researchers used an online survey to examine the presentation of clusters ... -
Exploring Identity Development in a Summer Residential Camp for Adolescent Girls
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-04)Adolescence is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood that is characterized by constant change. One of the major developmental tasks youth must address during this period is identity formation. The process ... -
EXPLORING INTERRALTIONSHIPS BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT DOMAINS ON HEALTH CARE TRANSITION READINESS OF EMERGING ADULTS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)Emerging adults with congenital heart disease or heart disease acquired during childhood (YACHD) require interdisciplinary services to facilitate their transition from pediatric to adult health care due to multiple components ... -
Exploring Irish Fiddling: A Traditional Performance
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Through earning my Minor in Music with a concentration in Violin Performance, I never encountered chances to learn traditional music. My studies were mostly focused on classical sonatas, concertos, and technique refining ... -
Exploring Latino Parent and School Staff Perspectives on Latino Parent Involvement in Public Schools
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore experiences and culturally appropriate practices of Latino parents' participation in the public school system. The study also explored school staff perceptions and actions ... -
Exploring Musical Heritage: Composition of an Original Jazz Ballad
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-09)Jazz music and its development is a significant staple in the history of American culture. Despite its decline in prevalence in modern popular culture, jazz remains an influence on music in many ways that often go ... -
Exploring Online Art Education: Multi-Institutional Perspectives and Practices
(2022-09)How can art educators transmit their passion and enthusiasm for art teaching and learning to cultivate human potential in the virtual classroom? As a collective case study focusing on our online undergraduate courses, this ...