Browsing Psychology by Type"Doctoral Dissertation"
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A Brief Intervention to Reduce Sugar Consumption on College Campuses
(East Carolina University, 2019-11-26)Background: Research suggests that high sugar consumption is linked to a variety of health complications, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Previous research also suggests that adolescents and young adults ... -
A MODEL OF SELF-REGULATION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGY
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)The purpose of this research was to test a model explaining how cognitive and emotional factors relate to adolescents' abilities to successfully manage their own food allergies. It was hypothesized that higher scores on ... -
A Pilot Study of the Impact of a Brief Values-Based Exercise Promotion Intervention on College Student Exercise Levels
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-08)Background: Many individuals do not meet recommendations for adequate amounts of exercise, despite well-documented health benefits. While many studies have been designed to promote exercise, there is still a dearth of ... -
AN EVALUATION OF DEFERRED TIME-OUT TO TREAT NONCOMPLIANCE IN THE CLASSROOM SETTING
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-07)Time-out (TO) is a widely recommended behavioral management strategy that has been minimally researched in regards to its components and applications or training procedures for teachers (Ryan et al., 2007; Sterling-Turner ... -
An Evaluation of Performance Feedback Intervention to Increase Children's Physical Activity Levels and Reduce Disruptive Behavior
(East Carolina University, 2017-08-16)Childhood obesity has become a concern in today's society. Children may be more at risk because the majority of them are not reaching the recommended amount of time to engage in physical activity during the day. This ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Deciphering the Role of Long-chain Acyl-CoA Synthetase 6 in Brain Lipid Metabolism and Neuroprotection
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-27)The omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is highly enriched in the central nervous system (CNS) and thought to protect against neurological dysfunction. Due to its neuroprotective nature, DHA is widely considered ... -
Decisional Balance Among Potential ICD Recipients : Development Of The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Decision Analysis Scale (ICD-DAS)
(East Carolina University, 2011)Sudden cardiac death is a well-documented public health problem resulting in 400,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) has demonstrated benefit in reducing mortality in at risk ... -
Detecting Cardiovascular Emotional Dampening: An Exploration of Emotional Dampening at Different Levels of Emotion Processing
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-05)Background: Cardiovascular emotional dampening is the phrase used to describe the inverse relationship between blood pressure and emotional responsivity. The emotional dampening literature is limited, but the phenomenon ... -
Development and Validation of a Universal Sleep Screener for College Students
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-25)Sleep problems are highly prevalent in adolescents, especially for college students. Students with poor sleep quantity and quality are at-risk for various academic, behavioral, and medical problems. Universal sleep hygiene ... -
Development and Validation of a Universal Sleep Screener for College Students
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-25)Sleep problems are highly prevalent in adolescents, especially for college students. Students with poor sleep quantity and quality are at-risk for various academic, behavioral, and medical problems. Universal sleep hygiene ... -
Development of An Instrument to Assess Decision Making Among Persons With and Without Traumatic Brain Injuries
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-17)This dissertation discusses existing tools for the assessment of decision making in adolescents and young adults who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and limitations of these tools. To address these limitations, ... -
Development of the Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Quality Of Life Registry
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-08)Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a relatively rare form of heart failure that develops in young women in the third trimester of pregnancy or during the postpartum period. Despite its potentially devastating impact on ... -
Direct Behavior Ratings (DBR) : A possible tool for monitoring the behavior and interventions of students with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
(East Carolina University, 2011)Considering the time constrains of school teachers it is imperative to identify more time efficient procedures to monitor behavior and interventions for students exhibiting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ... -
Employee Error: The Development, Validation, and Use of a Perceived Error Measure for Predicting Rumination, Burnout, and Counterproductive Work Behaviors
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-01)Errors are ubiquitous in organizations. Nonetheless, scholarly literature regarding workplace error has largely focused on low-rate catastrophic failures such as the Challenger, Columbia, and Chernobyl accidents. However, ... -
Establishing a Standard for Peri-operative ICD Education : A Demonstration Project
(East Carolina University, 2012)Introduction: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) administers a shock to terminate potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. The device saves lives, but presents psychological challenges for patients. ...