Browsing Thesis and Dissertations by Title
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A comparison of factors affecting the small-scale distribution of mercury contamination in a Zimbabwean stream system
(2017-04-18)Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) operations use mercury liberally in the gold extraction process, as compared to large scale industrial mining operations, and accounts for approximately one third of anthropogenic mercury ... -
A Content Analysis of Gender Representations in Independent Video Games
(2017-04-10)Video games are an increasingly popular pastime, and their influence on society grows along with the gaming industry. Independent video games are also growing in popularity, though little research has been conducted on how ... -
A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCE ASSIGNMENTS AND THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF TEXAS GRADE 3 THROUGH 8 STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION OVER TIME: A STATEWIDE ANALYSIS
Purpose The purpose of this journal-ready dissertation was to examine the relationship of exclusionary discipline consequences assigned to Texas Grade 3 through 8 students enrolled in special education and their academic ... -
A Generalization of Surgery to Cellular Complexes
(2018-04-12)In the 1990s Robin Forman carefully generalized Morse theory to cellular complexes. In this thesis we are concerned with the connection Morse theory provides in surgery theory. There exists a theorem linking surgery on ... -
A Latent Class Analysis of Psychopathy Subtypes in a Sex Offender Population
(2017-06-05)Past research has provided evidence for primary and secondary subtypes of psychopathy. Research in this area has focused on broad male offender samples, though some studies have investigated more specific populations such ... -
A MULTI-GROUP CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE REACTIVE- PROACTIVE AGGRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE IN A SAMPLE OF YOUNG ADULTS
(2016-11-17)Aggression has long-term negative effects on humanity as a whole. Because of this, aggression has become an important topic of study across many disciplines. Originally conceptualized as being either non-impulsive or ... -
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Supervisors working with Crisis Counselors
(2017-07-10)A phenomenological study was conducted at a Southwestern United States University to examine the experience of nine supervisors who work with crisis counselors. This study examined the training, topics, and difficulties ... -
A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY INTO THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ABSENT FATHERS: PERSPECTIVES, RATIONALE, FACTORS
(2016-11-07)Father absence is defined as a man who has had no physical interaction with his children and has not provided any form of financial support within 12 consecutive months (Black, 2008). Father absence affects poverty, child ... -
A Validation Study of the Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT)
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA, 2002) mandates the use of risk assessments in juvenile justice proceedings. The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD, 2015) has approved the use of the Positive ... -
Academic performance: A retrospective investigation of study skills and LASSI performance
(2016-08-09)Students are entering college and the workforce lacking skills critical to their success. This gap places a burden on higher education institutions to mitigate this problem. As such, programs designed specifically to ... -
Acculturation stress and criminal attitudes as risk factors for externalizing behaviors in recently immigrated adolescents
(2017-06-20)Violence risk assessments may fall short with ethnic minority populations because they fail to consider unique contextual and individual factors. In addition, the utility of these instruments may be diminished when ... -
Adolescent social media use: Coping or avoidance?
(2017-03-13)The growing frequency of social media site use raises concerns regarding its psychological effects on users, particularly adolescents. The current study examined the moderating roles of social media coping and experiential ... -
AMBIVALENCE OVER EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION AND PAIN SENSITIVITY: A CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISON
Pain is universally understood and frequently experienced. It is a complex phenomenon with multidimensional aspects, making it a highly subjective experience. Its prevalence and impact on socio-ecological levels are likely ... -
An Examination of Perceptual Challenges Faced by Female Police Officers
(2016-07-26)This study examined the culture of female police officers by evaluating perceptual challenges associated with their role. The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of the dynamics of female police ... -
An Examination of Pornography Use as a Predictor of Female Sexual Coercion
(2017-07-07)Approximately 20% of women and 1.5% of men report experiencing rape during their lifetime and 19% of undergraduate women report they experienced attempted or completed sexual assault since starting college (Center for ... -
AN EXAMINATION OF STUDENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AT ONE TEXAS PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
The three studies within this journal-ready dissertation examined student written communication and critical thinking skills at one public university in southeast Texas. Studies 1 and 2 examined differences in student ... -
An Examination of the Differences in Doctoral Students' Levels of Life Stress, Burnout, and Resilience by Program Phase
(2018-04-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of differences among life stressors, burnout, and resilience for educational leadership doctoral students based on program phase. This study was intended to provide ... -
An experimental manipulation of diet and its influence on growth and epidermal lipids in the northern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
(2018-04-13)I investigated the effect of diet on growth, skin permeability, and lipid content of snake skin. Lipids are a vital source of energy for life and provide the barrier to water loss in snake epidermis. I conducted a study ... -
Assessment of Leadership Traits Required for the Intercollegiate Athletic Director Position
(2016-11-07)The purpose of this study was to a) examine leadership traits of effective Athletic Directors and b) determine the differences and similarities between NCAA Division I, II,III, and NAIA University Presidents’ and Athletic ... -
Auteurs of Contemporary Science-Fiction Cinema: The Nature of Truth and Reality In The Works of Christopher Nolan and The Wachowskis
(2017-04-19)Contemporary science-fiction cinema raises two important issues. Can a genre known for the spectacle of computer-generated imagery say anything about truth and reality? Can a filmmaker articulate philosophical ideas through ...