Pregnancy, Unwanted -- Social aspects; Pregnancy, Unwanted -- Psychological aspects
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between perceived stress, social support, and antepartum depression in women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Following the tenets of attachment theory (Bowlby, 1980), participants in the...
This study investigated psychological and personality factors related to the onset of cancer. Stressful life events and coping strategies were investigated in a retrospective study of 69 cancer patients from local support groups and their controls....
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Group work in education
Studies have revealed the effectiveness of the Reciprocal Teaching (RT) metacognitive strategies as a means of improving reading comprehension scores. This investigation sought to cross the traditional divide between language arts and mathematics...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Biomolecular Sciences."; Thesis advisor: Cheryl Watson.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leave 42).
The story of the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest stories in Europe. The episode
of Jason and Medea, their passionate love transformed into fierce hate and destructive
desire of vengeance has been a theme of many literary, cinematographic and...
Substance abuse -- Treatment; Head -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
This research established that the rehabilitation process of individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) would be incomplete without integrating substance abuse treatment components into head injury rehabilitation programs. The...
Crabs -- Long Island Sound (N.Y. and Conn.); Introduced animals -- Long Island Sound (N.Y. and Conn.)
Hemigrapsus sanguineus, the Japanese shore crab, is native to the western Pacific
Ocean and was first reported in Long Island Sound in 1992. Since then, it has become
firmly established and, in many locations, is the most common crab in the rocky...
This study examined differences in emotion regulation strategies and happiness among three age groups: young (18 - 35 years), middle-aged (36 – 62 years), and older adults (63 years and older). Also, emotion regulation strategies (reappraisal and...
Offenders with Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality Disorders are being incarcerated, many without treatment or the ability to obtain necessary psychiatric help. This research project highlights these two personality disorders and their...
Educational leadership -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Leadership -- Ability testing; Self-efficacy
The purpose of this quantitative study was to articulate leadership traits to increase collective teacher efficacy within schools and at grade level teams. The Nature of Leadership Scale (Leithwood & Jantzi, 1995) and Collective Efficacy Scale...
