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The Impact of Relationship Status on Perceived Body Image in Females

Rocha, Marissa Arellano

The present study examines how a woman’s relationship status correlates to her body image satisfaction, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. The study uses various methods, including the Body Image Satisfaction Scale, Contour ...

Personality Traits: A Bidirectional Model of the Effects of Social Media Use on Self-Esteem

Rashall, Nicholas Lee

The purpose of this study was to discover the traits that would predispose an individual to low self-esteem as a result of social media use. Previous research suggested that self-esteem was affected by a combination of an ...

THE IMPACT OF COURT-APPOINTED ACCOUNTABILITY ON VETERANS’ QUALITY OF LIFE

Bohannon, Jonathan Robert

The present research study examined veterans utilizing the program Veterans’ Court and the impact accountability has on their quality of life. The study used quantitative and qualitative measures to be able to determine ...

Motivational dimensions associated with helping after Hurricane Harvey

Lopez, Celestino H.

The present research measured what type of motivation was used for helping others after Hurricane Harvey. The two types of motivation this study focused on was intrinsic and extrinsic. Additionally, the researcher examined ...

The Fitbit Study: A Tale of Patriotic Purchase Habits

Bogle, Sean Alexander

The objectives of this study are to measure the influence that self-perceived patriotism and athleticism has on intentions and purchase behaviors. In the current experiment, participants will receive information about ...

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY COMPARING THE BIDIRECTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MARIJUANA USE AND DEPRESSION IN EMERGING YOUNG ADULTS

Torres, Stephanie Lynn

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States, and depression is the most widely diagnosed mental health condition in the United States. While there has been much research on both topics, the question ...

A STUDY OF THE INCLUSION OF SPIRITUAL RITUALS AND MINDFUL BEHAVIORS AS A MEANS OF COPING AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

Pettigrew, Jacqueline Latanya

Pettigrew, Jacqueline L., A Study of the Inclusion of Spiritual Rituals and Mindful Behaviors as a Means of Coping and Stress Management. Master of Arts (Psychology), December 2020, Houston Baptist University, Houston, ...

Differences in Reading Comprehension Levels for Students Between Traditional Reading and Audio Recording Methods

DiBacco, Kathleen

As personal technology has become increasingly integrated and accessible into the daily lives of people of all ages, it has changed how all people, specifically young children, and adolescents, interact with the world ...

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF TOKEN ECONOMY SYSTEMS TO INFLUENCE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR

Akpotaire, Nneka Nne-Nne

This study relates to the field of psychology because it addresses three theories rooted in the psychology of learning. These theories assert that the process of learning cannot be measured or quantified; instead it is ...

Exploring Factors Associated with Academic Self-Efficacy

DeLeon, Rickki Daniel

ABSTRACT Academic self-efficacy (ASE) is the level of confidence one has in his or her ability to meet academic goals. Research has demonstrated the significance of ASE to performance; however, many university students ...

Psychological Health of Injured College Athletes

Williams, DaMarko

It is said that an individual’s health can be broken down into three parts: physical, social and mental. All of which work together to make up a person’s overall state of well-being. With the nature of sport today, injuries ...

Sexist Events and Its Impact on Depression in Women

Galindo, Celeste

The author of the present study contributes to research on the role of sexism in women’s health by examining how sexist events and benevolent sexist beliefs impact levels of depression in women. A questionnaire comprised ...

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Lowering Symptoms of Psychological Distress in Veterans

Broadway, Dakota Elloise

This study conducted a meta-analysis in order to determine the efficacy equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) has on lowering symptoms of psychological distress in veterans. Existing literature focuses on how EAP is effective ...

The Relationship Between Academic Success and Social Support

Perez III, Javier

Abstract The following research study was conducted since November 2019. This research focuses on discovering the direct positive correlation between academic success and social support. This study was influenced by Erikson’s ...

The Effects of Herd Mentality on Behavior

Kurdi, Abdurhman

This study conducted a meta-analysis in order to determine the power that herd mentality has on the behavior of an individual. Most of the existing literature emphasizes on how herd mentality is effective for manipulating ...

A LITERATURE REVIEW ANALYZING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CELL PHONE USAGE AND SLEEP QUALITY

Hall, Joshua Hudson

Smart phones and portable mobile devices are the new normal in the United States. Much of the research thus far has focused on the effects of screen-use on children and adolescents: lower attention spans, difficulty ...

A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS BETWEEN ASPD AND OTHER FACTORS

Ley, Norman

ABSTRACT Ley, Norman. A Correlational Analysis between ASPD and other factors.. Master of Arts in Psychology, December, 2019, Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas. The purpose of this study was to examine correlations ...

Guilt and Affect from the Aggressors Perspective; A Quantitative Study

Mark, Alicia

What are the factors that influence the perspective of someone who engages in aggressive behavior? What makes some people remorseful over their actions while others appear apathetic? For this study we seek to answer these ...

Courting Versus Dating and the perceptions among college students

Whitfield, Taylor LaShaun

This study would have looked at the perceptions of courting or dating among college students. The study would have included approximately 200 college students that would be conveniently chosen who would have completed a ...

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