Browsing Human Development and Family Science by Author "Triebenbacher, Sandra"
-
Child Development Knowledge and Human Factors in Toy Design : An Exploratory Study of Popular Children's Products
Lopez, Alexandra (East Carolina University, 2012)Play reflects how children understand the world, and it also provides them with opportunities to learn and refine their social, emotional, motor, and problem-solving skills. Before designing a product such as a children's ... -
Children's Perceptions of Friendliness Based on Physical Appearance in Humans and Canines
Seagroves, Elizabeth B. (East Carolina University, 2011)Physical appearance serves as a window to one's character. More specifically, faces give us clues to an individual's emotional state, personality, and behavior. The present study aims to draw parallels between what ... -
Family Functioning and Social Capital of Families Participating in Intensive In-Home Services : A North Carolina Study
Sutton, Laketa (East Carolina University, 2010)Family functioning and social capital are two important realities for families receiving Intensive In-Home Services in North Carolina. Intensive In-Home Services provide a time limited treatment approach for families who ... -
THE TRUE ROLE OF RECESS ACCORDING TO REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS
Massop, Sunni (East Carolina University, 2013)Due to recent trends to eliminate or reduce the time devoted towards school recess, the current study investigates the experiences and overall perceptions of school recess held by both regular and special veteran educators. ... -
University Students' Perceptions of Pedagogical Documentation : A Qualitative Research Study
Mitchell, Nicole (East Carolina University, 2010)Ten university students attended a two week study abroad tour of the early childhood centers in Pistoia, Italy. Using a qualitative design, students participated in reflective writing activities in order to assess their ...