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Variables That May Enhance Medical Students' Perceived Preparedness for Computer-based Testing
(East Carolina University, 2000-09)Objective: To identify variables that may enhance medical student’s preparedness for computer-based administration of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Design: A cross-sectional survey of 301 medical ... -
VARIOUS METHODS OF NOTE-TAKING AND HOW THEY COMPARE IN TERMS OF INFORMATION RETENTION
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-26)The use of electronic devices to take classroom notes rather than writing them using pencil and paper is increasingly common. Previous studies have attempted to establish a connection between the use of devices in the ... -
Verbal Behavior Analysis on Pronoun Use by a Child with Autism
(East Carolina University, 2010)There are limited studies that outline prompt-based methods in teaching pronouns to children with autism. The Verbal Behavior Analysis (VBA) approach is a good fit for teaching pronouns because of its emphasis on the ... -
WEIGHT STIGMA AND MEDIA: AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ON WEIGHT STIGMA, INTERNALIZED WEIGHT BIAS, BODY IMAGE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND AFFECT
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-08)The terms weight stigma and weight bias have been used interchangeably to refer to the negative beliefs, attitudes, and stereotypes about someone due to their weight status, and these beliefs may be internalized when ... -
What does it mean to want it all? : The effect of gender role orientation on work-life conflict and employee health
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-22)The extant work-life conflict literature focuses on differences in conflict related to differences between men and women based on biological sex even though work and life domain salience has become increasingly similar ... -
Why Won't You Leave?: An Evaluation of Employees' Willingness to Take Time Off
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-17)Presently, there is little empirical research that considers why some employees are more inclined than others to take advantage of their organization's leave benefits. This study aimed to explore employees' willingness ... -
Women's Gender Schemas for Obstetrician-Gynecologists
(East Carolina University, 2011)The current picture of women's healthcare in the U.S. includes rising malpractice rates, long hours and on-call schedules for obstetrician-gynecologists. As a result, one in seven OB-GYNs has stopped practicing obstetrics. ... -
Words that Hurt: Trait Aggression and Gossiping Behaviors
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)This study sought to assess the association between trait aggression and gossiping behaviors. Gossip is typically regarded as a negative behavior that often leads to negative feelings being felt by the target of the gossip. ... -
WORK-LIFE BALANCE: A STUDY OF PERSONALITY FACTORS AS A PREDICTOR OF WORK-LIFE BOUNDARY PERMEABILITY AND USE OF ENTERPRISE SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality, work-home boundary permeability, and the percentage of electronic life intrusions answered (ELT Percent). Results indicated that openness ... -
Workaholism and Aggressive Behavior: The Potential Moderating Effect of Perfectionism
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)The current study aims to fill a gap in the research on aggression in the workplace and the presence of workaholism. Past research does not answer the more specific question of what the relationship, if any, is between ... -
WORKAHOLISM AND WELL-BEING: PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AS A POTENTIAL MODERATOR
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)In the present study, we examined the relationships between workaholism, psychological capital (PsyCap), and components of well-being (i.e., physical health, mental health, and work stress). Workaholism is conceptualized ... -
Workaholism and Workplace Incivility : the Role of Stress and Psychological Capital
(East Carolina University, 2015)The current study aimed to fill a gap in the research on incivility in the workplace by investigating who is more prone to engage in uncivil work behaviors. The connection between workaholism, incivility, stress, and ... -
Workplace Mentoring : The Roles of Humor Style Agreement, Humor Frequency, and Positive Mentor Humor Style
(East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of the current study was to investigate the roles of humor style agreement, humor frequency, and positive mentor humor style in workplace mentoring relationships. The author hypothesizes that the aforementioned ... -
WORKPLACE TELEPRESSURE AND WORKAHOLISM: ICT BOUNDARY CREATION AS A POTENTIAL MODERATOR
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-15)In the current study, we investigated the relationships between workplace telepressure, workaholism, and information and communication technology (ICT) boundary creation. Workplace telepressure is the urge to stay connected ... -
WORLDVIEW AS A PREDICTOR OF HEALTH RISK BEHAVIOR FOLLOWING SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION: MODERATED MEDIATION IN AN ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY SAMPLE
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)Sexual victimization has been associated with many adverse health outcomes including substance dependence, reproductive health issues, and increased somatic complaints, as well as risk for re-victimization. Engagement in ...