Browsing Master's Theses--UW-Whitewater by Title
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Factors contributing to illiteracy among males in Wilson's Run All Age School
(2006-12-12)It is a well-known fact that most boys who drop out of school are likely to have weak or poorly developed literacy skills. These dropouts become vulnerable to a life of underemployment, unemployment and for worse, are at ... -
The fat is in the fire : an inquiry into fatness, the third-person effect, and empathy
(2012)This quantitative study was conducted in a Midwestern high school to explore the perceptions of fat people in the media. Research participants in the experimental group were shown an episode of the hit television show, ... -
The fat is in the fire: an inquiry into fatness, the third person effect, and empathy
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2012-08-25)This quantitative study was conducted in a Midwestern high school to explore the perceptions of fat people in the media. Research participants in the experimental group were shown an episode of the hit television show, ... -
Forecasting US inflation : Phillips curve, New Keynesian Phillips curve, or something else?
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2017-11)I utilize and compare several common inflation forecasting models, including traditional Phillips curve models and the New Keynesian Phillips curve, as well as several other time series models. I evaluate these models using ... -
From pews to profiles : the impact of Facebook on church attendance
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-02)This study utilizes 2012 New Family Structure Survey data to inspect the observed simultaneity of rising social media usage and declining religiosity among US adults. A linear probability model explaining whether or not ... -
Gender equity as the evaluating tool for middle/junior high school physical education curriculums, facilities & equipment
(2004-05-07)Title IX has had an impact in the sports arena but how has it affected the physical education setting? The purpose of this study was to investigate selected middle/junior high schools across the state of Illinois to determine ... -
Gun violence through television and the impact on young adults : an investigation of cultivation theory
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2014-05)Over the past thirty years there has been fierce debate over the issue of gun control and gun rights, yet empirical evidence surrounding the issue has been limited. The purpose of the current study was to identify if various ... -
Households' allocation of debts and assets: evidence from the Survey of Consumer Finances
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-08)This paper studies household financial asset allocation taking debt structure into consideration, using the 2016 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) dataset. I apply a Tobit and a multinomial logit model to test the effect ... -
Humanness and self-dehumanization in the context of combat-related moral injury: pilot study
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2022-07)Moral injury (MI) is a relatively new concept that describes negative mental health outcomes resulting from past wrongdoing or the perception of wrongdoing. It emerged in work with military veterans as a counterpoint to ... -
Impact of music education on student performance
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-10)It is claimed that music may have many benefits on students, but few empirical analyses have examined the effect that music can have on the academic outcomes of these students. This paper analyzes the impact music education ... -
In search of high fired, oxidation glazes
(2006-10)Artist Statement My work represents an indirect response to the tactile and visual sensations of the natural world. Of particular interest to me are the reproductive privities of flowers as their forms are both erotically ... -
The increased cost of security to the food industry since the events of September 11, 2001
(2004-05-05)The objective of this study is to describe the increased security cost to the food industry after the terrorist events of September 11, 2001. This includes government required initiatives and industry expectations. A ... -
The influence of participation in student organizations on university students' entrepreneurial intensions
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2015-12)This research study examined the influence of entrepreneurship related student organizations on university students’ entrepreneurial intentions, using the Theory of Planned Behavior model. Fifty students who are members ... -
Information-processing, support and coping : breast cancer patients and their experiences with a mentor and CHESS
(2012)After a positive cancer diagnosis, the methods used to seek information, support, cope, and process one's illness can heavily impact one's outlook on the treatment/recovery process. Improving the quality of doctor-patient ... -
Information-processing, support and coping: breast cancer patients and their experiences with a mentor and CHESS
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2012-08-06)After a positive cancer diagnosis, the methods used to seek information, support, cope, and process one’s illness can heavily impact one’s outlook on the treatment/recovery process. Improving the quality of doctor-patient ... -
Inked and in public : tattoos and disclosure
(2013)This qualitative study will examine the phenomenon that tattooing has become. More individuals of all ages and groups are obtaining tattoos (Kosut, 2006). The current study will explore the motivations that individuals ... -
Inked and in public: tattoos and disclosure
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2013-08-01)This qualitative study will examine the phenomenon that tattooing has become. More individuals of all ages and groups are obtaining tattoos (Kosut, 2006). The current study will explore the motivations that individuals ... -
International news coverage in the United States media
(2003-11-03)United States media has the power to enlighten the American public about other countries. The media, however, chooses to portray a distorted picture. Previous studies have concluded that there is a lack of international ... -
An investigation of fall protection systems in the roofing industry
(2005-08-18)Construction is one of most dangerous industries in the United States. One of the most hazardous areas within the construction industry is roofing. Concern for safety in roofing construction has continued to spread, as a ... -
An investigation of the effects of peer feedback on cognitive understanding during game play situations in a 7th grade volleyball unit
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2019-11)The purpose of this study was to determine if peer feedback during game situations affected the cognitive understanding of concepts during a volleyball unit in Physical Education. Physical Education can be an incredibly ...