Browsing by Author "Cobia, Debra"

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The Affective Experience of Moral Decision Making

Creel, Laura (2006-05-15)

This research represents an attempt to use Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, the work of Neo-Kohlbergian theorist James Rest, and the theory of affect proposed by David Watson, as a framework for exploring ...

An Assessment of Anticipatory Grief as Experienced by Family Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia

Ross, Angela (2008-08-15)

The growing number of patients with dementia represents a significant physical and mental health challenge not only for the health professions, but also, and more dramatically, for primary caregivers of dementia patients. ...

Assessment of Spirituality in Counseling: The Relationship Between Spirituality and Mental Health

Brown, David (2008-05-15)

The purpose of this research study was to investigate the possible relationship between two spirituality variables (religious coping styles and spiritual well-being) and two psychological variables (anxiety and depression). ...

Building Resilience Skills in Hispanic Middle School Girls: An Outcomes Based Research Study

Thomas, Peggy (2005-08-15)

A review of literature showed clearly the problems faced by the Hispanic population in general and the problems of Hispanic females in specific terms as related to resilience, academic success and self concept. The purpose ...

Counseling Native Americans: Clinician’s Perceptions of Counseling Competencies and Characteristics Essential to Working with Native American Clients

Parrish, Mark (2008-05-15)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the competencies of knowledge, skill and awareness perceived by mental health clinicians as essential in providing mental health services to Native Americans, Alaskan Natives ...

The Effects of Peer Tutoring and Group Counseling on Academic Achievement and Behavior of At-Risk Junior High Males

Hunter, Monica (2005-08-15)

This study investigated academic achievement and behavior of 8th and 9th grade male students by examining their grade average and frequency of discipline office referrals before and after the peer tutoring and group ...

An Experimental Examination Of Children's Sleep Quality And Improvements Resulting From A Parent Education Intervention

Lee, Donna (2007-08-15)

The role of sleep in neurobehavioral functioning has been extensively studied. Empirical evidence has shown that functions of learning, memory, and emotional regulation can be influenced by sleep. A large number of children ...

Exploring Themes in Multicultural Counseling Movement

Yilmaz, Funda (2008-08-15)

The Multicultural Counseling Movement (MCM) is increasingly gaining popularity as the world we live in changes and counselors from all specialties are expected to help more and more people transition into the new milieu. ...

The Impact of Parental Emotional Availability on the Academic Achievement of High School Students

Johnson, Elise (2008-12-15)

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between students’ perceptions of parental emotional availability and academic achievement, specifically high school graduation status and grade point average (GPA). ...

An Investigation of Parental Satisfaction with School Counseling Services Provided for Children of Deployed Military Personnel

Fairley, Cassandra (2006-12-15)

School-age students who are dealing with major life stressors at home may suffer academically due to preoccupation with their personal crises. Studies have shown that students’ performance in school often plummets because ...

The relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological adjustment in children with cancer

Haffey, Kerry (2006-12-15)

Limited research has been conducted to explore the relationship between physical health, emotional intelligence, and psychological adjustment in children. An important aim for research focusing on chronically ill children ...

The Relationship Between Experiences of Sexism, Ambivalent Sexism, and Relationship Quality in Heterosexual Women

Harper, Amney (2008-08-15)

The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the relationship between experiences of sexism, hostile and benevolent sexist beliefs, and quality in intimate heterosexual relationship for women. This study includes a ...

The Relationship of Affective Training Climate of Doctoral Counseling and Clinical Psychology Training Programs to Student Psychotherapist Affect and Professional Development

Wilson, Kacey (2008-08-15)

There is a substantial literature demonstrating that organizational climate is significantly related to various employee outcomes, including employee affect and job satisfaction. The professional literature is lacking, ...