Psychology Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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A Proof-of-Concept Simulation of the Accelerated Longitudinal Planned Missing Design for Latent Panel Modeling
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Longitudinal planned missing, represented in the literature by the time-lag model (McArdle&Woodcock, 1997) and the cohort sequential design (Nesselroade&Baltes, 1979), has been thus far restricted to growth modeling and ... -
An Examination of the Relation between Adolescents' Academic Aspirations and Perceptions of Teen Parenting in a Sample of Hispanic High School Students
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)The purpose of this study was to examine the association between Hispanic adolescents' academic aspirations and thoughts on teen parenting. Hope and gender were examined as potential moderators of this association. ... -
The Use of Material Objects as a Secure Base
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Attachment theory proposes that people form and maintain close interpersonal relationships in part because they provide a secure base for personal growth. Emerging evidence expands on this insight by showing that people ... -
Weight-related teasing and body dissatisfaction in adolescents: Moderated-mediation by self-perceived size and weight status
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-24)The current study was an evaluation of one possible mechanism by which adolescent experience of weight-related teasing (WRT) exerts influence on body dissatisfaction, as well as how that process may function differently ... -
Bayesian Estimation of a Continuous-Time Model for Discretely-Observed Panel Data
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Continuous-time models are used in many areas of science. However, in psychology and related fields, continuous-time models are often difficult to apply because only a small number of repeated observations are typically ... -
The Effect of Acute Bright Light Exposure on Social Affiliation
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)In recent decades, bright light has emerged as a useful tool in numerous clinical and non-clinical applications, with the potential to influence circadian rhythms, sleep, mood, and several other functional domains. However, ... -
An Examination of Magical Beliefs as Predictors of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Dimensions
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Research suggests that the magical belief constructs of superstition, thought-action fusion (TAF), and magical ideation are related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). However, the nature of these relationships is ... -
An Examination of the Role of Health Behaviors in the Relation between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Internalizing Symptoms among Latino Adolescents
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Although research suggests that Latino adolescents report a high rate of internalizing symptoms, little is known about contextual factors, such as neighborhood disadvantage, that influence the development of these symptoms ... -
The Unified Approach for Model Evaluation in Structural Equation Modeling
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Practical fit indices have been widely used for model fit evaluation in Structural Equation Modeling. This dissertation discusses the properties of the fit indices including their influencing factors. These properties ... -
Representations of Indian history as tools for identity-relevant concerns: A cultural psychological analysis
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)The present research utilizes a cultural psychological perspective and considers the extent to which representations of history reflect and promote identity-relevant concerns (i.e., national identification, perceptions of ... -
Glutathione as a Predictor of Neuropsychological Impairment in Patients with Relapsing Remitting, Secondary Progressive, and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Multiple sclerosis (MS) has long been characterized as an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS); however, recent research has suggested that neurodegenerative processes such as oxidative stress may be ... -
Exploring the Behavioral and Psychological Differences between Male and Female Youth with a History of Fire Involvement
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Study objectives were to explore a sample of fire-involved youth by 1) describing their overall psychological characteristics, thoughts, and behaviors, 2) comparing the psychological characteristics, thoughts, and behaviors ... -
The Effect of Cognitive Anchoring on Exposure to Blood-Injection-Injury Stimuli
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Blood-injection-injury (BII) phobia is associated with avoidance of needed medical treatment. Exposure therapy lessens distress related to viewing BII stimuli. However, service users with BII phobia are often reluctant to ... -
Cognitive Processing of Facial Size and Valence in Depression and Obesity
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Prior research suggests that obesity is a risk factor for developing depression, but not all obese individuals develop depression; so what are the common factors underlying comorbid obesity and depression that may serve ... -
Internalized Heterosexism and Same-Sex Attraction as Predictors of Sexual Orientation Identity
(University of Kansas, 2013-01-01)Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals in America continue to face discrimination and prejudice. As a consequence, many LGB individuals internalize negative thoughts and feelings about homosexuality, known as internalized ... -
Social Support, Sense of Community, and Psychological Distress Among College Students: Examining the Impact of University Housing Units
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)Attending college can be a rewarding but stressful time for students. Colleges and universities across the nation are becoming more and more concerned with the mental health of their students. Although past research has ... -
THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Research has shown that a student's level of institutional integration is a better predictor of college persistence than academic performance (Pascarella & Terenzini, 1980). Tinto (1975) proposed that institutional integration ... -
A Meta-Analysis of Motivational Interviewing Interventions for Pediatric Health Behavior Change
(University of Kansas, 2013-08-31)Motivational interviewing (MI) is an empirically supported intervention that has shown effectiveness in moving people towards positive lifestyle choices. Although originally designed for adult substance users, MI has since ... -
Some Recent Theories of Attention in American Psychology
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Power of Alternative Fit Indices for Multiple Group Longitudinal Tests of Measurement Invariance
(University of Kansas, 2014-05-31)Measurement invariance testing with confirmatory factor analysis has a long history in social science research, and more recently has increased use and popularity. The current paper begins by reviewing the steps for ...