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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 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 ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE ONBOARDING ON BEGINNING TEACHER AND NEW HIRE TURNOVER IN A TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-14)Teacher retention has been a growing nationwide concern for years that has exponentially worsened as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Schools serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to be most ... -
Examining the implementation of PETTLEP-based imagery in youth soccer-dribbling performance
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)Purposes: To examine the effect of PETTLEP imagery on performance (dribbling time, error performance, performance time) when it is introduced at different times during the process of learning a soccer skill. Hypotheses: ... -
Examining the Influence of Internalizing and Externalizing Maladjustment on Holland-based Vocational Interest Score Differentiation and Profile Elevation Among African American Mothers Receiving Welfare
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-22)According to John L. Holland's (1985, 1997) theory of vocational interest types and work environments, counselors can learn whether a client is experiencing psychological maladjustment by attending to secondary constructs ... -
EXAMINING THE INSTRUCTIONAL UTILITY OF CURRICULUM BASED MEASUREMENT IN ACHIEVEMENT EVALUATIONS
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study is to expand the current research on the usefulness of CBM reports in the schools. Specifically, we wanted to study the types of information included in typical achievement reports and how much ... -
Examining the interplay of social status and host gut microbiome composition in male zebrafish (Danio rerio)
(East Carolina University, 2021-12-02)The gut and the brain, both vastly different in physiologic function, have been linked in a variety of different neurological and behavioral disorders. The bacteria that comprise the gut microbiome communicate with other ... -
EXAMINING THE IRON ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY OF OLIVINE IN THE SKAERGAARD LAYERED MAFIC INTRUSION, EAST GREENLAND
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)Despite reports of significant fractionation of iron isotopes occurring under magmatic and hydrothermal conditions, the mechanisms that cause and control fractionation in magmatic systems remain poorly understood. Previous ... -
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADAPTIVE SPORTS PARTICIPATION, MOTIVATION, AND COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION OF VETERANS WITH ACQUIRED DISABILITIES
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-19)Reintegration to normal living after a traumatic event or injury is difficult for anyone, but can be especially challenging for military veterans. The purpose of this study was to understand the potential impact adaptive ... -
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACULTY LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF E-LEARNING PROGRAMS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)As e-learning continues to evolve and become a mainstream offering in higher education, colleges and universities are faced with growing online enrollments and student demand for access to courses and programs delivered ... -
Examining the Relationship between Intramural Sports Participation and Sense of Community among College Students
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to determine if there were statistically significant relationships between intramural sports participation and sense of community among college students. A convenience sample was used, comprised ... -
Examining the Relationship Between Supports for Youth Development and School Connectedness in a Police Athletic League After School Program
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)For the past twenty years, research and practice in recreation and after-school services have utilized the positive youth development (PYD) framework. PYD is guided by principles that emphasize investing in youth through ... -
Examining the Relationships between Parental Mental Health, Feeding Styles and Weight in Formula-Fed Infants
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-28)Formula-fed infants are at greater risk for obesity compared to breastfed infants; however, some families are not able to or choose not to breastfeed. Parental feeding styles have been associated with infant weight, and ... -
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHOULDER AND ELBOW SOFT-TISSUE PROPERTIES, THROWING MECHANICS, AND RANGE OF MOTION IN ADULT BASEBALL PITCHERS
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)Overhead throwing places extremely high loads on soft-tissue structures of the shoulder and elbow, causing pitchers to be injured at an alarming rate. Most researchers believe soft-tissue injuries in pitchers are acute ... -
EXAMINING THE RELIABILITY OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRESS INDICATORS AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR SUPPORTING THE GOAL OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-21)College and career readiness is the new goal for American students. College and career readiness is a process that begins prior to high school. As school districts implement programs and strategies for supporting college ... -
EXAMINING THE ROLE OF WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT, MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FEMALE CFOs AND CAOs IN THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
(East Carolina University, 2014)Women are now playing an important role in community colleges as students, faculty, staff, administrators, and presidents; but despite their increasing numbers, inequalities exist between women and men in various roles ... -
Examining the therapeutic potential of the investigational agent, 15dPMJ2, in mismatch repair proficient colon cancer
(East Carolina University, 2022-08-15)Despite the success of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy in many cancers, colon cancer with low microsatellite instability (MSI-L), also known as proficient mismatch repair (pMMR), does not respond to these agents. ...