Browsing UW-Stout Masters Thesis Collection - Plan A by Title
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The origins of self-esteem and elementary school children
(2000)The origins of self-esteem in elementary school are not well known. Teachers and parents frequently attempt to enhance children’s self-esteem by praising intelligence, achievement, and effort. This research project concerns ... -
Passive and active interventions: addressing the issue of college students' class attendance
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)This study examined possible interventions to increase attendance in college courses. Attendance records in six undergraduate psychology classes were collected with either a baseline control, a passive intervention strategy, ... -
Pediatric Parenting Stress among Parents of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comparative Study of Parental Gender and Other Pediatric Illnesses
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014-07-29)Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are chronic autoimmune disorders of the digestive track most commonly affecting the small and/or large intestine. Little ... -
Perceptions of Management Toward Six Sigma tools used in Manufacturing Companies located in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)The purpose of this research was to identify the perceptions people in management have toward Six Sigma tools. This study will gather information from management personnel working in manufacturing facilities located in ... -
Perceptions of Veterans Using Their Post 9/11 GI BILL Benefits at the University of Wisconsin Stout
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014)The transition of our nation’s military veterans to civilian life has generally been characterized by hardships and problems. Numerous studies have recognized the existence of invisible barriers that complicate the ... -
Perceptions, motivations, and preferences of traditional college students toward Chinese and American restaurants
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1999)Due to the changes that are taking place in the hospitality services such as heightened competitive pressures and increased consumer expectations, there is a growing need for better understanding of how to develop and ... -
Performance appraisal process: exploring the effects of distributive justice perceptions and perceived accountability
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Employees' organizational justice perceptions are an integral part of research regarding performance appraisal process. Organizational justice is broadly described as the perceived level of fairness employees have in an ... -
Personality and Prejudice: Exploring the Relationship between Self- monitoring, Need for Cognition, and Intolerance
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014-07-15)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-monitoring, need for cognition, and intolerance. Past research has demonstrated that the more a person enjoys complex thinking (higher need for ... -
A Pilot Study Concerning Student Perceptions of Brain Gym® in the Classroom
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014)In education, movement is important in building physical, mental, communicative, cognitive and social skills needed to help students be successful learners (Dennison & Dennison, 2010). According to Hyatt (2007), movement ... -
Predictors and outcomes of motivation to learn
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)The purpose of the current study was to explore the relationship between variables that influence employee motivation to participate in learning, and their connections to specific behavioral outcomes. The predictor variables ... -
Predictors of Motivation and Self-Efficacy as a Mediator Among First Responders
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of intrinsic motivation in this population. in first responders. These predictors include supervisor support, resilience, and self-efficacy. In this study it was ... -
The Prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa Among University Students by Major and Using Different Thresholds of the ORTO-15 Evaluation Tool
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)The prevalence of orthorexia nervosa among college students- especially among healthrelated major students may be higher than the general population. Orthorexia nervosa does not have official diagnostic criteria; the tools ... -
Process optimization and product formulation of protein-rich extrudates prepared from soy flour, rice flour and cranberry pomace
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)The main objective of this study was to optimize the soy flour, rice flour, and cranberry pomace contents to develop value-added functional protein-rich extrudate based on their physicochemical properties. In the first ... -
Psychological and Behavioral Campus Climate Assessment at a Small Midwestern University: Studying Mixed-methodological Practices
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2017)Campus climate was assessed using a concurrent mixed-methodological approach. The study partially replicated Vaccaro’s (2010) suggestion that positive quantitative campus climate assessment results sit negative qualitative ... -
Putting social to work: examining the communication strategies that make enterprise social successful
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Enterprise social is just one of the latest forms of technology organizations are adding to their suite of software applications. The problem: there is a blurred line between how social media is used in our personal life ... -
The Quality of Face-to-Face Interaction among Teleworkers
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014)This paper explores the effect face-to-face interaction among teleworkers has on work engagement, organizational commitment, and professional isolation. The origins of telework, face-to-face interaction, work engagement, ... -
The recruitment and assessment process implemented by Workforce Resource, Inc.
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000)The purpose of this research was to determine the efficacy of the tools employed by Workforce Resource, Inc. to assist Andersen Corporation's Menomonie facility in the hiring of their production associates. Workforce ... -
The Relationship Between Orthorexic Behaviors and Attitudes and Gender, BMI, and Academic Major among First-Year University Students
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)University students are at risk for disordered eating patterns. Specifically, university students have a high prevalence of orthorexic behaviors and attitudes (ONBA); however, screening is difficult for orthorexia nervosa ... -
The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination among College Students
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2014-09-15)Physical activity and academic procrastination are two common behaviors many college students maintain and control. This study examined the relationship between students’ reported physical activity and academic ... -
Religion in the Workplace
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)This study examines the relationship between individuals’ religiosity, morality, and their views on religion in the workplace. Individuals identifying as atheist or agnostic demonstrated different responses to the Moral ...