Helping is a phenomenon that has been widely studied in psychology. Two types of helping that can occur within an organization are organizational citizenship behavior, or OCB, and volunteering. OCB is helping that occurs during the course of...
The literature on cross cultural comparisions of alcohol use suggests that among Poles an internalized responsibility for others and internalized hopelessness may correlate with a high degree of alcohol abuse. The purpose of this study was to...
Multiculturalism -- Psychological aspects; Ethnic neighborhoods -- United States; Trust
The United States has always been a diverse culture since everyone (except the Native Americans) came from somewhere else. In recent decades, many people from Asia, Africa, and Latin America immigrated to this country (Alba & Nee, 2003). Now many...
The ways in which an individual views the self and others in the context of close relationships has been shown to influence how stress is both managed and coped with. However, questions remain about the mechanisms through which an individual’s...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Art in Early Childhood Education."; Thesis advisor: Kurt Love.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-56).
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Thesis advisor: Nancy Hoffman.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-95).
Although textbooks are vital components to a college education, their value to their owners often fades at the conclusion of a course, when students must purchase the books for their next set of courses. The traditional options available to...
One of the major goals of high school curriculum is to better prepare the high school student for college level courses. When alternative curricula programs are available, how can one determine which curriculum better accomplishes this goal? One...
Abstract algebra is, at its core, the study of algebraic structures. As the name implies, these structures can be studied in the abstract. Therefore universal properties can be examined and proven generally, as opposed to being studied number...
Venice, Lagoon of (Italy); Flood control -- Italy -- Venice, Lagoon of
Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the birthplace of some of my ancestors, has for centuries inspired poets, writers and lovers alike; yet, when people think or talk about this city, they cannot help but to think of "acqua...
Jos Mart, writer, poet and revolutionary has been given various names, the most widely-used of which are "The Apostle" and "The Master/The Teacher" of Cuban freedom. The interpretation of his works, post-mortum, has resulted in the creation of...
Geography -- Study and teaching; Geography -- Study and teaching -- Aids and devices;
Introduction
The main objective of this curriculum guide is to provide educators with materials
and resources designed to promote cultural awareness with middle school students
and meet specific geographic objectives and standards. Geography is a...
Over the past 22 years there has been a lot of discussion about global temperature change and it’s possible effect on all elements of hurricanes and tropical storms including intensity, duration, rainfall, and number. Some have said that the...
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- United States; Veterans -- Mental health -- United States; War -- Psychological aspects; Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Risk factors
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects thousands of veterans returning from deployments worldwide. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between PTSD and geography, examining whether there is a relationship between the...
The human race is constantly under barrage from uncontrollable forces that never cease. Occasionally, the barrage is notably violent, causing extreme damage, destruction, death, injury, disruption of local and national economies, and changes that...
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between anger and criminal thinking among offenders. Adult probationers were recruited from the Office of Probation in Hartford, Connecticut. The sample consisted of 108 adult probationers....
Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616. Don Quixote -- Criticism and interpretation; Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616. Don Quixote -- Characters -- Women
The purpose of this thesis is to examine the representation of the feminine in the first and second parts of Cervantes's novel The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha, published respectively in 1605 and 1615. The novel incorporates the...
American literature -- Hispanic American authors; Masculinity
This thesis focuses on how the male-male relationships in contemporary Latino novels by Piri Thomas, Abraham Rodriguez, Jr., Junot Díaz, Arturo Islas, and John Rechy help or hurt the protagonists’ developing masculinity and overall sense of...
Reality television programs -- Psychological aspects
The popular press has criticized reality television, for the most part, suggesting that it appeals to the basest of human fascinations. Reality television has been described as brimming with sex and gender stereotypes. Critics also have suggested...
This study focuses on the history of the linguistic minorities living in Italy and on their role in contemporary Italian society. The purpose is to understand current policies regulating the recognition of these minorities, and to gain knowledge...