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AN INITIAL STUDY OF THE EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF SYMPTOMS AND SEQUELAE OF MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
(East Carolina University, 2021-11-15)Almost 3 million Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are reported in the United States annually, however this number is believed to be a significant underestimation of the true occurrence of TBIs. Although TBIs occur frequently, ... -
AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY OF THE NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF SUBJECTIVE SLEEP QUALITY
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-06)Background: Disordered sleep is a national health issue affecting an estimated 50-70 million US adults. The documented consequences of disordered sleep include impaired daily function, increased risk for chronic health ... -
An Analysis of Sex Differences in Empathy and Forgiveness
(East Carolina University, 2009)The relationships among sex, empathy, and forgiveness were examined. A sample of 108 undergraduates, aged 18 to 35 years, participated in interviews and completed a series of instruments to assess both state and trait ... -
Anhedonia and Delay Discounting in Problematic Cannabis Users
(East Carolina University, 2018-01-19)Depressive symptoms (e.g., anhedonia) have been observed in cannabis users. Alterations in delay discounting have been observed in depressed individuals. Steep discounting (i.e., impulsive choice) has been associated with ... -
ANXIETY AND FEAR IN RELATION TO SLEEP AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY IN A SAMPLE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Long-term poor sleep contributes to the development and maintenance of chronic disease and physical and mental health challenges. Researchers have sought to understand the myriad of factors that influence sleep behavior, ... -
THE ARTISTIC WORKER VERSUS THE WHITE-COLLAR PROFESSIONAL : WORKAHOLISM, WORK/NONWORK INTERFERENCE AND ENHANCEMENT, AND OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR IN TWO SAMPLES
(East Carolina University, 2011)Artists are an important although often misunderstood part of the workforce. This study sought to shed light on the work habits of this population by conducting a discriminant function analysis to differentiate between a ... -
Assessing Parenting Behaviors of a Southern, Rural Community Using the Ghent Parental Behavior Scale
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study was conducted to examine parental behaviors of a southern, rural community and what demographics are related to certain parenting behaviors. Archival data were used from a sample of high school parents (N = 39) ... -
Assessing the Efficacy of a Culturally Informed Adherence Intervention for Rural African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes
(East Carolina University, 2013)African Americans (AAs) experience higher rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and difficulty adhering to T2DM treatment plans. The current study aims were to create a culturally informed intervention for AAs with ... -
Attitudes toward Eating Disorders and the Role of Body Dissatisfaction in College Women
(East Carolina University, 2009)Few studies have examined stigma towards people with eating disorders. What research has been done indicates that stigma towards those with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may be different ... -
The Authentic Workaholic : Moderating Effects and Life Satisfaction Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2015)The current study sought to analyze relationships between workaholism, authenticity, and subjective well-being. According to previous research, workaholism is negatively related to subjective well-being, while authenticity ... -
BAYESIAN MODEL AVERAGING AND THE OPTIMIZATION OF WORKFORCE PREDICTIONS
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-13)This thesis explores the viability of Bayesian model averaging (BMA) as an alternative to traditional general linear models (GLMs) and ensemble-based machine-learning methods commonly used to predict workforce outcomes. ... -
Be Nice or Pay the Price : Added Value of Interpersonal Skills Training on Analogue Consultation Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2011)School psychologists are trained in various models of problem solving and interviewing, however the interpersonal skills that play an integral role in consultation are not uniformly taught to trainees. The primary objective ... -
The behavioral impact of an advertising campaign to promote safety belt use.
(East Carolina University, 1988)Safety belt use was observed at one restaurant during McDonald's "Make It Click" promotional campaign. Following baseline, the program was monitored without intervention. During the final 2 weeks of the campaign an incentive ... -
Beyond Just Hours Worked : Further Validation of the Workaholism Analysis Questionnaire
(East Carolina University, 2011)The purpose of this study was to validate a new measure of workaholism, the Workaholism Analysis Questionnaire (WAQ), which was developed to address the methodological flaws of existing measures. The WAQ is a unidimensional ... -
BODY IMAGE AND SEXUAL FUNCTIONING IN BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
(East Carolina University, 2013)Background: For breast cancer survivors, sexual problems are one of the most common and distressing sequelae of cancer and its treatment. However, sexual problems are often undiagnosed and untreated. One potentially ... -
Breathing Rate, Pattern, and Heart Rate During Baseline Recording and Painful Electrodermal Stimulation-Induced Anxiety
(East Carolina University, 2010)Background: One common treatment for anxiety is breathing retraining (BRT), but evidence of its efficacy and effectiveness is mixed, and the mechanisms are not well-understood. To date, no study has examined breathing ... -
A BRIEF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING INTERVENTION (SIESTA) FOR ADOLESCENT SLEEP : EFFECTS ON NEUROCOGNITION AND SLEEP-RELATED BEHAVIOR
(East Carolina University, 2013)Several studies have described sleep characteristics of adolescents, concluding that adolescent sleep lacks duration, quality, and consistency. Due to behavioral, environmental and biological changes, adolescents tend to ... -
BUILDING A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL-SPIRITUAL MODEL FOR PREDICTING ADHERENCE AMONG CANCER SURVIVORS
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)Advancements in medicine and preventive care have led to the greatest number of cancer survivors (CSs) in history. Although surviving cancer may be more achievable today, the care required for CSs persists beyond active ...