Browsing Master's Theses by Author "Rappleyea, Damon L"
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Greening therapy: The impact of green elements on the efficacy of anxiety-reducing interventions
Ford, Angelica (East Carolina University, 2021-06-22)The purpose of the present study is to better understand the relationship between plants and anxiety. The researcher primarily seeks to investigate the capacity for plants to reduce anxiety and increase the efficacy of ... -
Intimate Partner Violence: Satisficing or Maximizing? Examining Indicators of Relationship Commitment
Lancaster, Morgan (East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)The negative impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV) have the potential to reach each physical, psychological, social, and spiritual realm of a victim's experience. The motive for women to remain in such violent ... -
Parental divorce, romantic attachment, and internalizing symptoms in adulthood
Franklin, Kirstin (East Carolina University, 2022-04-22)The purpose of this study is to determine the long-lasting impacts of childhood parental divorce on romantic attachment and internalizing symptoms, both anxiety and depression, for romantic dyads. Existing literature ... -
Patterns of Technology Use and Relational Outcomes Among Emerging Adults
Tegowski, Rachel (East Carolina University, 2017-05-25)Technology has become a prevalent part of daily life, leading to new patterns of communicating and interpersonal dynamics. Despite the impact of technology on relationships, research focusing on technology as it applies ... -
Relationship Work Among Emerging Adult Couples: Physiological and Social Components of Discussing Romantic Challenges with Friends
Dinkins, Quianna (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Research has established that couples experience and discuss romantic problems in their relationships. Various psychophysiological indicators have shown that when couples discuss romantic matters, they show increased levels ... -
Society's Influences on Decision-Making for Adolescents Regarding Romantic Relationships
Trapp, Emily (East Carolina University, 2018-07-25)Adolescence is an important time in the formation and exploration of romantic relationships (Furman, 2002). Due to this, some may consider this to be an important time period to promote healthy sexual and relationship ... -
Stress and Resilience in Gender Nonbinary Individuals
Puckett, Kristen (East Carolina University, 2019-07-23)The purpose of the study is to further understand the meanings associated with and the lived experiences of gender nonbinary individuals related to stress and resilience. Although nonbinary individuals make up as much as ...