Browsing Dissertations by Author "Walcott, Christy M"
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A MODEL OF SELF-REGULATION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGY
Sage, Katherine Scott (East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)The purpose of this research was to test a model explaining how cognitive and emotional factors relate to adolescents' abilities to successfully manage their own food allergies. It was hypothesized that higher scores on ... -
An Evaluation of Performance Feedback Intervention to Increase Children's Physical Activity Levels and Reduce Disruptive Behavior
Wicoff, Maribeth (East Carolina University, 2017-08-16)Childhood obesity has become a concern in today's society. Children may be more at risk because the majority of them are not reaching the recommended amount of time to engage in physical activity during the day. This ... -
Development and Validation of a Universal Sleep Screener for College Students
Ezell, Erin (East Carolina University, 2022-07-25)Sleep problems are highly prevalent in adolescents, especially for college students. Students with poor sleep quantity and quality are at-risk for various academic, behavioral, and medical problems. Universal sleep hygiene ... -
Development of An Instrument to Assess Decision Making Among Persons With and Without Traumatic Brain Injuries
Manley Beamon, Holly (East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)This dissertation discusses existing tools for the assessment of decision making in adolescents and young adults who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and limitations of these tools. To address these limitations, ... -
IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARENT-LED COMBINED GROWTH-MINDSET AND HOME LITERACY INTERVENTION: A PILOT STUDY
Robinson, Sam (East Carolina University, 2023-11-30)This pilot study examined the implementation feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a combined growth-mindset and literacy intervention delivered in the home by parents and guardians. The study was completed in two ...