Browsing UW-Stout Masters Thesis Collection - Plan B by Issue Date
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Child-Rearing Attitudes of Single Parent Mothers Compared to Married Mothers
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1978)Are there significant differences between a child's experience growing up in an "in-tact" American family in relation to a "single-parent" family? This is the fundamental question addressed within this scientific inquiry. -
The Ho-Chunk Culture: Bringing Greater Awareness to the Dominant Culture
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1998)The Ho-Chunk people of Wisconsin are part of this state's great history; yet, so many who live here are ignorant about their culture and belief system. The ignorance leads to ethnocentrism by the dominant culture. As a ... -
An assessment of equipment service employees of back injuries at company XYZ
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Back injuries have become a major component in worker compensation costs within industry today. Company XYZ has felt this impact and recognize that the equipment service employees (ESEs) are at high risk of back injuries. ... -
Fifth grade students' perceived and desired level of parental involvement in their education
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The primary purpose of this study was to describe the correspondence between fifth grade students’ perceived and desired level of parental involvement in their education, with identification of the specific school-related ... -
The perceived impact of social support received from coaches of injured college athletes
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The positive effects of social support received by injured college athletes is beneficial to their recovery. Their college coaches play a tremendous role by providing a portion of this support. A large amount of social ... -
The integration of computer art in the art curriculum
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Computer art is a relatively new medium for most art teachers. There appears to be uncertainty on how to incorporate it into the art curriculum. This study investigated the use of computer art in the elementary, middle/junior ... -
Technical competency needs assessment for the graduates of telecommunication systems at UW-Stout
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)This study assesses the technical competencies needed for the graduates of the B.S. in Telecommunication Systems program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UWStout). The descriptive research design contains a survey of ... -
Small group counseling for children in changing families, the effects of family change on children, and the benefits of group counseling within the elementary school: a review of the literature
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Families are changing rapidly. It is now common for children to live with people other than their two biological or adopted parents. Single parents, divorced parents, widowed parents, foster parents, grandparents, step-parents, ... -
Alienation as an aspectual concept
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)This project is a sincere effort to illustrate alienation in ways not typical or formally represented. Drawing upon respected insights, initial interests have matured into a venture intent on crafting a composite, conceptual ... -
Causes of absenteeism within the customer relations department of the Oneida Tribe
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The Oneida Tribe is currently experiencing a high number of disciplinary actions, especially with attendance. Disciplinary actions however, are only a symptom of the problem, and causes need to be found. This study was an ... -
Life events and social services that have contributed to the vocational development of female offenders in community based programs
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Research has indicated there has been a substantial increase in the number of female offenders in the United States. Since many female offenders are first time offenders or non-violent offenders, research has indicated ... -
Family nurturance and the development of obsession with body image and weight
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between family nurturance and the obsession with body image and weight in females enrolled in some form of secondary education in Wisconsin or Alabama. Thirty ... -
A study of student attitudes towards basic standards testing
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate student attitudes towards Basic Standards testing and student preparation for Basic Standards testing. The persons in this study were 128 11th grade students enrolled ... -
Alternative assessment of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool students
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Vocational Education curriculum is constantly in a state of flux due to the ever changing technological workplace. Traditional assessment methods are challenged to accurately assess the adult learners returning to ... -
Adult children of alcoholics and perfectionism: is there a correlation?
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship between adult children of alcoholics and neurotic perfectionism. Neurotic perfectionism was determined by examining five different areas of the Almost Perfect ... -
Spirituality: counselor perspectives and educational training
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this study is to describe spiritual concerns of clients, its reemergence as an issue, and educational training needs of counselors in treating spiritual concerns. In recent years there has been a renewed ... -
The maturation of high school students involved in extracurricular activities as witnessed from a guidance counselor's perception
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Social self-concept, leadership, responsibility, academic achievement, postsecondary aspirations and absenteeism are important aspects of a high school student’s maturation process. The responsibility of assisting a child ... -
A study of the fan's perceptions of promotions of an independent minor league baseball club
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The intent of baseball marketers is to promote and sell a memorable experience. An experience that would be memorable enough to encourage return visitors. A Member of the Independent Northern league, the St. Paul Saints ... -
High performance companies and high performance training
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The focus of the study of this paper was to compare Clinic X training department and class offerings to other high performance companies within health care, service, and manufacturing industries. The study was developed ... -
Wisconsin attorneys in selection of vocational expert witnesses
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)The purpose of this descriptive study is to rank order the vocational characteristic competencies, as perceived by Wisconsin attorneys that specialized in Workers’ Compensation cases, when selecting a vocational expert. ...