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Title: "Showing up every day": A grounded theory of military veterans' resolution of trauma
Author: Riffle, Olivia
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Medical sciences, Clinical psychology
Description: The purpose of this study was to conduct an explication of the construct of resolution in the context of posttraumatic growth, or positive psychological and life changes resulting from the struggle with a highly stressful or traumatic experience. ...

Title: Evaluating the Efficacy of Stress as a Screening Tool in Voir Dires: Assessing its Effects on Cognition and the Ability to Render Competent Verdicts
Author: Lynch, Kalyne
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology
Description: Prior research has primarily focused on the usefulness of bias scales in voir dires (Kassin & Wrightsman, 1983; Jones et al., 2015), yet studies have additionally shown that jurors experience psychosocial stress (NCSC, 1998; Bornstein et al., 2005...

Title: Examining the Associations Among Physical Activity Counseling, Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity Behavior
Author: Snapper, Leslie
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Social sciences
Description: Physical activity is associated with a myriad of health benefits, yet rates of physical activity among adults in the United States remain low and traditional medical interventions often don’t address activity behavior. Despite evidence supporting ...

Title: Exploring the Neurocorrelates of Virtual Reality Immersion Using EEG Frequency Decomposition Analysis
Author: Granson, Matthew
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Cognitive psychology, Neurosciences
Description: Immersion is a psychological state resulting in the sensation of being enveloped in another reality or environment and is commonly experienced while using interactive media such as videogames. The goals of the present thesis project were to (a) te...

Title: Gendered Antecedents of Family-Supportive Supervisor Behaviors
Author: Sargent, Amanda
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Organizational behavior
Description: While much is known regarding important outcomes of Family-Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB), little research exists regarding possible antecedents. The present study applies a gender lens to establishing antecedents of FSSB using Social Role...

Title: How long can they stand it? Examining the effectiveness of reflexology and a passive relaxation intervention in improving health outcomes in workers who stand
Author: Kavanagh, Kathryn
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology
Description: Many jobs require workers to stand for prolonged periods of time while performing their job duties. Prolonged standing at work has been linked to negative health outcomes, particularly musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) and fatigue. Reflexology is one...

Title: Maternal Well-Being During Gestation: Examining the Role of Pregnant Embodiment
Author: Mooney, Jan
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology
Description: The transitional state of gestation is marked by rapid physiological shifts, at the intersection of sense of self and dominant societal discourses about pregnancy and motherhood. As a result, the experience of the body during pregnancy (i.e., preg...

Title: PATHWAYS TO COPING WITH EXTREME EVENTS: A STUDY OF THE RELATION BETWEEN COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY AND FOUR TYPES OF RUMINATION
Author: Greene, Taryn
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology
Description: This study investigated the degree to which cognitive flexibility (CF) is related to rumination as part of the overall coping process. We sought to test four hypotheses concerning the relationship between global CF and four specific types of rumin...

Title: Promoting Health Equity Through Integrated Care: Implementing Universal Depression Screenings in Coastal Federally Qualified Health Centers
Author: Richie, Fallon
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology
Description: Depression rates in the U.S. continue to rise and create a significant economic burden. Integrating behavioral and mental health into primary care settings is one way to increase depression service delivery including screening, intervention, and f...

Title: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND SELF-REPORTED MENTAL HEALTH STATUS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Author: Gigler, Margaret
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Mental health
Description: Mental illness is a critical public health issue, as it is not only one of the most common causes of disability, but also carries a high disease burden with regards to physical health and premature mortality. Despite the high prevalence and its ac...

Title: Take a step back: Examining regulatory strategies in the face of future threats
Author: Etzel, Lena
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Psychology
Description: Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a maladaptive coping mechanism associated with numerous clinical disorders, and may represent an attempt to avoid unpleasant internal experiences (e.g., anxiety). Worry, a type of RNT associated with uncertain...