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An Exploration of Biopsychosocial and Marital Health in Military Couples Using Heart Rate Variability
(East Carolina University, 2013)In the United States there are approximately 3.6 million military personnel, over half of which are married. Few researchers have focused on the biological, psychological, and social health of military couples despite the ... -
An Exploration of Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Professionals' Personality Traits and Job Task Affect
(East Carolina University, 2015)The investigator of the present study examined the Big Five personality traits of 94 Collegiate Outdoor Recreation (COR) professionals employed within a campus recreation setting. Using the Five Factor Model (FFM) of ... -
EXPLORATION OF FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO EARLY INTERVENTION: PERCEPTIONS OF EARLY INTERVENTION PROFESSIONALS
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)The purpose of the present research study was to gain a better understanding of the framework of Family Centered Practice (FCP) in Early Intervention (EI). FCP is considered best practice in EI service delivery. Due to ... -
An Exploration of Marital Health and Stress Among Military Couples
(East Carolina University, 2013)There are approximately 1.5 million active duty service members in today's military (Department of Defense [DoD], 2010) and approximately 726,000 (56.4%) of these individuals are married (DoD, 2010). Although the military ... -
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 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 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 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 Parents' Perceptions of Externalizing and Internalizing Behaviors and Their Choice of Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)Mental health problems in children, such as the prevalence of externalizing and internalizing behaviors are a growing crisis in the United States. The economic shift in recent years has resulted in many parents working ... -
Exploring sense of community among small-scale sport event volunteers
(2015-01-14)Research question: In response to claims that sport event research over emphasizes economic outcomes and mega-event contexts, this research sought to both assess a scale that measures sense of community among small-scale ... -
Exploring the Experience of a Crisis of Faith: A Qualitative Study
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-24)For some, religion and spirituality play a crucial role in one's life, influencing their values, behaviors, and relationships. Research suggests that spirituality gives one a sense of purpose and identity, and can allow ... -
Exploring the Experiences and Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals Caring for People with Intellectual Disability
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-20)People with intellectual disability experience profound health disparities and care inequities. A systematic review focusing on the implementation of community-based mental health interventions for adults with intellectual ... -
Exploring the Experiences, Roles, and Impacts of Child Life Specialists Providing Psychosocial Care on Short Term Medical Missions
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)Certified child life specialists (CCLSs) are serving on international short term medical missions (STMMs) to provide psychosocial care for children and families. This is the first known study to examine the experiences ... -
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Individuals with Tattoos
(East Carolina University, 2009)The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore and understand the perceived meaning of tattoo(s) for individuals with tattoos and the decisions, dimensions, and intentions related to the tattooing ... -
EXPLORING THE PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF NURSES WORKING IN ADULT INTENSIVE CARE UNITS REGARDING CHILD VISITATION AND THE ROLE OF A CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST IN THIS SETTING
(East Carolina University, 2014)There is little documented research within the United States regarding the issue of child visitation on adult intensive care units. Using an online cross-sectional survey, the current study explored perceptions and practices ... -
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG AUTHORITATIVE PARENTING, RELIGIOSITY, AND ADOLSCENT INTERNALIZING BEHAVIORS
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)The public health issue of adolescent depression and anxiety in association with religiosity and family dynamics has not been established. This research explored the associations among authoritative parenting, religiosity ... -
Exposure Control and Process Safety Of Monomers in Selected Plastics and Rubber Industries
(2018-11-21)A review of the literature of monomers was conducted that incorporates polymer science and contemporary toxicology and epidemiology studies associated with their exposures. This review, supplemented with a history of monomer ...