Browsing Psychology by Author "Psychology"
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The Effects of Art Therapy on the Well-Being of Medical Students in Eastern North Carolina
Daughtry, Kayla Marie (East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)This research examines how art-based interventions may improve the well-being, and more specifically, any negative emotions, of medical students. Medical students are a population who are at high-risk for the development ... -
The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health in Adolescents with Neurological Conditions
Foster, Courtney C (East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Approximately one out of five children experience bullying at some point throughout their educational career. Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for social problems, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and ... -
The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health in Adolescents with Neurological Conditions
Foster, Courtney (East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Approximately one out of five children experience bullying at some point throughout their educational career. Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for social problems, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and ... -
The Endless Pursuit for Self-Validation through Attainment: An Examination of Self-Esteem as a Moderator in the Relationship between Workaholism and Work Stress
Zamary, Shannon (East Carolina University, 2016-05-04)In the current study, we sought to investigate the relationship between workaholism and work stress in the context of self-esteem. Previous research has examined the link between workaholism and self-esteem. However, ... -
The Impact of Comorbid Anxiety on College Student Response to an ADHD Coaching Treatment
Kininger, Rachel (East Carolina University, 2019-07-09)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) creates profound impairments. Even when K-12 school-based interventions are successful and students with ADHD matriculate to college, there is a high likelihood of college ... -
The Impact of Illness Perception in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Patients: An Exploratory Study in Rural Eastern North Carolina
McNinch, Ashlan P (East Carolina University, 2023-04-28)Background: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation (CVPR) is an underutilized resource that can aid in recovery from cardiovascular events and improve health related quality of life in pulmonary patients. Illness ... -
The Influence of Potentially Morally Injurious Experiences on the Stigma of Seeking Professional Mental Health Care Among Service Members and Veterans
Griffith, Ashley M (East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Background: Moral injury, or the engagement in or witnessing of an act that violates a person’s moral code, has undergone increased research in the past decade, especially as it applies to service members and Veterans. ... -
The Influence of Potentially Morally Injurious Experiences on the Stigma of Seeking Professional Mental Health Care Among Service Members and Veterans
Griffith, Ashley M (East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Background: Moral injury, or the engagement in or witnessing of an act that violates a person's moral code, has undergone increased research in the past decade, especially as it applies to service members and Veterans. ... -
The mediating effect of engagement on the relationship between personal and environmental resources and work outcomes
Reburn, Kelly L. (East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model explains that job resources foster a psychological process that motivates employees, engendering positive outcomes. Using structural equation modeling the indirect effect of engagement ... -
The Moderating Effects of Temperament on Sleep and Inhibition in Preschoolers
Goss, Brittany (East Carolina University, 2020-09-25)Research has found that sleep is essential to executive functioning for young children, with one important area of executive functioning being inhibition. However, there is evidence that the effects of limited sleep may ... -
The Needs of Military-Connected Students within the North Carolina Public School System
Lupton, Meagan E (East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)The present study assessed how the mental health needs of military-connected students are addressed within public schools in the state of North Carolina, particularly how aware and comfortable school staff are regarding ... -
The relationship between culture and counterproductive work behaviors: the moderating role of job engagement and perceived job insecurity
Boachie, Rebecca J (East Carolina University, 2021-06-24)Counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs) have been a substantial cause for concern among organizational researchers and business executives due to its pervasiveness and ability to negatively impact organizational expenditures. ... -
The relationship between transformational leadership and psychological capital in university staff managers
Pires, Tiffany (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)The topic of leadership has received much scholarly attention, as researchers have investigated the contribution of different leadership styles to various elements of organizations. Transformational leadership, which is ... -
The Relationship of General and ADHD Specific Predictors of Substance Use and College Adjustment and Functioning among ADHD College Students
Mochrie, Kirk Dillon (East Carolina University, 2019-07-02)Background: Recent research has demonstrated that ADHD college students are at a higher risk for substance use, academic problems, and psychosocial difficulties compared to non-ADHD students. Less is known about the role ... -
The Role of Resources and Message Exposure on Health-Related Outcomes
Lowery, Megan R. (East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)The current study involved analysis of the relationships between frequency of health message exposure, perceived resource availability, health-related self-efficacy, health-related anxiety, negative rumination, and positive ... -
The Role of Weight Stigma in Healthcare Avoidance and Mistrust Among Pregnant Women
Byrd, Rhonda (East Carolina University, 2023-04-13)Past research has indicated a multitude of negative outcomes related to experiencing and internalizing weight stigma (Alberga et al., 2016; Hayward et al., 2018; Latner et al., 2014). Weight stigma is sometimes experienced ... -
THE TRAINING EFFECT: IDENTIFICATION AND SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY OF JOB-CARD GROUNDING COMPONENTS BY LEVEL OF TRAINING
Pate, Gary Bruce Jr (East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)Defiant behaviors among children and adolescents are a common reason for pediatric referral. Although brief, cost effective, and evidenced-based treatment options exist for reducing defiant behaviors among younger children, ... -
The Tree to Success: Using Decision Tree Analysis to Predict Employee Performance and Health
Raines, Justin M. (East Carolina University, 2015-12-10)The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the relative advantages and disadvantages of a novel statistical technique within the context of personnel decision-making. Specifically, the use of decision tree analysis ... -
TRACIT: Comparison of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Using Targeted Vs. Traditional Monitoring in Young Adults
Solar, Chelsey (East Carolina University, 2016-07-22)Obesity is a growing concern in young adult populations; however, this age group often demonstrates reduced treatment engagement and success as compared to older populations. Previous research has attempted to increase ... -
Understanding Fatigue in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Trout, Krystal L (East Carolina University, 2016-07-28)Fatigue is a problematic symptom for adults with SCD and other pediatric populations, but less is known about the experience of fatigue for youth with SCD. The present study described the experience of fatigue in children ...