Browsing by Author "Cornish, Marilyn"

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Advanced Relational Interventions, Emotional Arousal, The Real Relationship, and Single Session Outcome

Black, Sharon (2017-11-30)

This study examined relationships among client-perceived session factors (self-reported emotional experience and judgments about the extent to which the therapist utilized process interventions), therapist-perceived session ...

Alcohol, Sleep and Five-Factor Personality Characteristics: A Latent Profile Analysis

Hafftka, Raina (2020-03-05)

To date, a substantial body of research has demonstrated that undergraduate students are often found to experience poor sleep quality, as well as frequently high levels of alcohol usage. Furthermore these two concerns are ...

The Association Between Race Based Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Social Support in Black University Students

Phillips, Kayla (2020-11-23)

A substantial body of research has examined the unique yet difficult experiences of Black students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). This study (N= 99) builds on previous research to examine the association between ...

Attachment Anxiety as a Moderator for the Relationship Between Maternal Influence and Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Women

Dyas, K Christine (2021-08-02)

Body image dissatisfaction (BID) is a significant concern for women in the United States. The current study (N=244) builds on previous BID research by exploring maternal appearance-focused influence in terms of modeling ...

Attachment Style, Tinder Use, and Permissive Sexual Attitude

Borges, Therese (2017-04-24)

Research has demonstrated that attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance plays a significant role in the development, maintenance, and satisfaction of adult romantic relationships (Hazan & Shaver, 1994). Technology has ...

Cultural Competence and Intergroup Relations: Exploring Collective and Competitive Victim Beliefs in the U.S.

Horton, Aleah (2023-11-29) ETD File Embargoed

Considering the history of race relations in the United States and the ever-increasing diversity of society, multicultural competence is an essential and integral component for adequate psychotherapy, education, and research. ...

Does Couple Wellbeing Mediate the Relationship Between Military Stressors/Supports and Psychological Outcomes in Military Wives?

Campbell, Debbie (2020-07-14)

This study examined the relationships between military stressors and supports, couple wellbeing, and the psychological outcomes of military wives. Systems focused theories, specifically the ABCX Model of Family Stress and ...

Does Higher Self-Control Predict Higher State-Orientation and Negative Self-Referential Emotions? A Mixed Methods Study.

Hayes, Dean (2019-12-10)

Trait self-control has been evaluated overwhelmingly as desirable, but only limited research has investigated the negative trade-offs associated with exercising self-control. This paper uses mixed methods to explore ...

How Did You Sleep?: Effects of an Individualized Sleep Hygiene Intervention Program on College Students’ Sleep

David, Lauren (2016-07-20)

The purpose of the current study was to test an individualized sleep hygiene intervention designed by the investigator for college students experiencing poor quality sleep. The intervention was intended to assess for problem ...

The Impact of Traditional, Black, and Athlete-based Masculinity on Psychological Help-Seeking Among Black Men College Athletes

Langley, Taylor (2022-07-29)

This study examined how conforming to traditional, Black, and athlete-based masculine norms impacts self-stigma of help-seeking. Social support was examined as a buffer between self-stigma and willingness to seek help. ...

International Students’ Intentions to Seek Group Therapy and Self-Stigma: Effects of Informational and Therapist Rapport Interventions

Zhuzha, Kseniya (2018-06-27)

Literature supports that group therapy could be an advantageous treatment for international students because of its emphasis on relationships and concerns of loneliness, which are common in this population. However, group ...

Mental Health Labels and Their Effects on Public Stigma among College Students

Morris, Graham (2020-07-21)

This study examined the relationship between labels used to refer to mental health, whether or not participants were asked to reflect on their preconceived notions around these labels, and endorsement of mental health ...

Relations Between Choking Under Pressure and Sleep on a Cognitive Task in College Students

Cler, Katherine (2023-12-01)

The current study intended to explore how three sleep-related variables predicted the phenomenon of choking under pressure by utilizing a task that required the use of working memory abilities to solve problems as quickly ...

Social Aspects of Religiosity & Discrimination in the Latinx Community: A Qualitative Study in the Deep South

Martinez, Melisa (2023-09-20)

The purpose of this study was to explore how Latinx individuals use social aspects of religiosity and how they may or may not be used to buffer negative effects of discrimination. Research supports that discrimination has ...

SOCRATES-C: Measuring Readiness for Change in Academic Coaching

Fry, Daniel (2018-06-08)

Academic coaching is a remedial method to assist undergraduate students experiencing academic difficulties due to counterproductive behavioral patterns related to their academic skills and habits. Developing academic skills ...

Swiped off my feet: Exploring differences related to relationship initiation

O'Neil, Katherine (2020-05-27) ETD File Embargoed

An increasing number of people are going on dates and forming relationships after meeting through a mobile app or online dating site. Although stigma towards the use of these services is likely decreasing, negative perceptions ...

Teaching Diversity: An Exploration of the Experience of Instructors Teaching Diversity Courses to Mental Health Professionals

Messer, Mary Anne (2021-11-17)

The current study explored the experiences of instructors who teach diversity/multiculturism classes to students training to become a mental health professional. More specifically, the current study examined the reported ...