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The Moderating Effects of Academic and Social Success on Delinquency
(East Carolina University, 2015)This study used longitudinal data taken from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten to examine the moderating effects of academic and social success on the relationship between risk factors and the outcome ... -
Moderators of Child Anxiety due to Food Allergy
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-25)The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate contextual factors that affect food allergic children's development of anxiety. It was hypothesized that parent stress, anxiety, family functioning, and child attitudes ... -
A Monte Carlo Evaluation of the Application of Variance Partitioning to the Assessment of Construct-related Validity
(East Carolina University, 2012)The present study presents a Monte Carlo evaluation of the application of variance partitioning to the assessment of the construct-related validity of assessment center (AC) post exercise dimension ratings (PEDRs). Data ... -
Multidimensional Conceptualization and Assessment of Fatigue in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: Impact of Fatigue on Quality of Life
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)Fatigue is a problematic symptom that has only recently gained attention in the literature for pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD). Research has established that fatigue is prevalent, persistent, and impairing, though much ... -
A National Needs Analysis of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors
(East Carolina University, 2015)Psychosocial outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest survivors have generally been studied in single center samples. Large, nationally representative patient surveys may offer different perspectives. The aim of the current ... -
A New Measure of Counterproductive Student Behavior
(East Carolina University, 2012)Although counterproductive work behaviors have been studied excessively in the realm of organizational psychology, comparatively little research has been conducted on similar behaviors in student populations. Moreover, ... -
Not Just For Kids : The Impact of Bullying on Academic and Job Performance
(East Carolina University, 2013)Bullying is a sensitive topic of discussion that has recently gained momentum in literature and research. Although the consequences of bullying may be varied, the present study sought to identify specific academic and ... -
Oncologist's perspectives and factors influencing school re-entry recommendations for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(East Carolina University, 2012)Currently, there are no established guidelines among pediatric oncologists regarding school attendance recommendations during cancer treatment. Practices vary widely, ranging from continued school attendance following the ... -
ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES : DO WOMEN VIEW THIS AS A VIABLE TREATMENT OPTION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT?
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study examined if college women held positive or negative attitudes toward online interventions for sexual assault as compared to traditional, face-to-face therapy, as well as to assess perceived advantages and ... -
Organizational work-family culture: A prospective moderator for the caregiver burden of employed caregivers of children with special healthcare needs
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)In the current study, the relationships between caregiver burden, organizational work-family culture, and work-life balance were examined for employed caregivers of children with special healthcare needs. The assessment ... -
P02.35. Methodology in integrative medicine research: challenges and solutions from a randomized clinical control trial using adapted yoga
(2012)Purpose This randomized controlled clinical study evaluated the efficacy of adapted yoga (vs. usual care) to reduce psychosocial risks, which have been clinically shown to impact morbidity and mortality in implantable ... -
Paid time off (PTO): Work stress as a potential moderator between workaholism and PTO usage
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)In the current study, the relationships between workaholism, work engagement, work stress, and paid time off (PTO) usage were examined. Previous studies indicate recovery from daily work stressors is necessary for continued ... -
Pain coping skills training for African Americans with osteoarthritis (STAART): study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
(2016-08-23)Background: African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of osteoarthritis (OA), with higher prevalence rates, more severe pain, and more functional limitations. One key barrier to addressing these disparities has been ... -
Paving the Way : A Biopsychosocial Survey Study of Young Adults Diagnosed with Heart Failure and Identification of Key Intervention Priorities
(East Carolina University, 2014)Introduction: Rates of heart failure have been increasingly noticed in individuals between 20 and 50 years of age, especially in Eastern North Carolina. Little is known about this subset of patients with heart failure. The ... -
Pediatric Behavioral Concerns : Does Physician Training Influence Their Referral and Recommendation Practices
(East Carolina University, 2014)Pediatric primary care physicians indicate behavioral health concerns to be the most frequently reported complaint of parents during well-child visits. Over the last few decades, graduate medical education and training ... -
Perceived Emergency Department Care and Disease Status in Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients
(East Carolina University, 2011)The present study described the overall emergency department (ED) experiences of children with SCD, and examined the relationship between characteristics of care (waiting time, communication/interaction with the health ... -
Personal Factors Affecting Oral Hygiene
(2014)When it comes to dating and social interaction people use different levels of self-presentation to avoid awkward situations. Self-presentation is used to display a certain image of oneself to others and make certain, often ... -
Personality Correlates of Compliance with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Treatment of Sleep Apnea
(East Carolina University, 2010)Unlike many chronic illnesses with less than optimal treatment efficacy, the treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), is extremely efficacious. However, treatment compliance ... -
The Personality Correlates of Driving While Intexticated
(East Carolina University, 2012)The present study attempted to identify the antecedents of texting while driving. Specifically, this study looks at the relationship between personality traits (i.e., the Big-Five), trait risk taking, and the cognitive ... -
Pre-Matriculation Characteristics And Health Risk Behaviors Among Freshmen In Two Civil And Service Themed Residential Living Learning Communities : A Quasi-Experimental Study
(East Carolina University, 2015)Living learning communities (LLCs) are first-year residential programs that incorporate themes (e.g., wellness, academics) and build community between faculty/staff and students through learning experiences in and outside ...