Browsing Master's Theses by Title
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An Examination of the Implementation of Technology in Secondary School Bands
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine how high school and middle school band directors in the state of North Carolina currently implement technology into their band programs. Selection of participants for this study ... -
Examination of the Relationships between Youth Adaptive Sports Participation Factors and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Due to increased limitations and barriers to physical activity, it is important for children with physical disabilities to develop physical activity self-efficacy (i.e., confidence that they can be active in the future ... -
Examining Chronic Nutrient Enrichment Effects on Wetland Plant-Microbe Interactions Using a Trait-Based Approach
(East Carolina University, 2023-01-05)Mutualistic plant-microbe relationships that have evolved under nutrient starved environmental conditions are important for generating and maintaining plant and microbial biodiversity. However, human activities associated ... -
Examining Coastal Marsh Sedimentation In Northeastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2015)Coastal marshes are critical environments that are ephemeral on geologic timescales. Understanding the dynamics that naturally maintain these systems is becoming increasingly important in the face of accelerated sea-level ... -
Examining Concurrent Validity of the Print Tool as Compared to the Test of Handwriting-Skills Revised
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)Handwriting assessments offer practitioners an objective measure to determine handwriting deficits, track student's progress, and provide evidence for the use of occupational therapy intervention. However, research has ... -
EXAMINING CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONTACT ON FUTURE OUTCOMES: DOES AGE AT FIRST ARREST OR INCARCERATION IMPACT FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE?
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-14)The current study sought to investigate the impact of age of first arrest and age of first incarceration on current substance use and mental health outcomes. The increasing prevalence of mass incarceration in the United ... -
Examining Heavy Metal Concentrations in Hair of South African Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) to Access Anthropogenic Impact
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)High concentrations of heavy metals are known to have deleterious effects on the nervous, endocrine, hepatic, and immune systems of mammals. Environmental toxicology has traditionally been used to understand impacts of ... -
EXAMINING LINKS AMONG ATTACHMENT, COMMITMENT, RELATIONSHIP WORK, AND SATISFACTION IN YOUNG ADULT COUPLES
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-01)Using dyadic data, this study explored the relationships between attachment, commitment, relationship work (RW) and satisfaction within young adult couples (n=71). RW is operationalized as discussing romantic challenges ... -
Examining Mid-Atlantic Ocean Shipwrecks and Commercial Fish Trawling & Dredging
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study examines the major site formation processes of commercial fish trawling and dredging impacts on mid-Atlantic ocean shipwrecks. Exploring this human-related interaction requires multi-disciplinary sources, including ... -
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 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 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 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 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 ...