Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Use of Kindergarten Screening Assessments for the Identification of At-risk Readers, Kathryn S. Gipe
Confronting the Unknown: Mothers’ Reactions, Challenges, and Ways of Coping with a Child's Diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome, Twain Gonzales
The Psychometric Properties of the Mahan and DiTomasso Anger Scale (Mad-AS) and Its Relationship to Cognitive Distortions and Attitudes among Adults Who Experience Symptoms of Anger, Dorothy Latella-Zakhireh
Examining Cultural Competence Among Osteopathic Medical Students , Sooni Lee
Kindergarten Peer-assisted Learning Strategies with English Language Learners : an Empirical Dissertation, Shirley R. Mackley
Difference Between Parents Modeling During Children's Social Problem Solving, Sheryl Markulin
Caretaker Ratings of Attention Problems in Maltreated Children : the Effects of Gender, Age, and Type of Maltreatment, Dawn M. McDonald
The Social Problem-solving Approach of Adolescent Females Diagnosed with an Eating Disorder :Toward a Greater Understanding of Control, Roger K. McFillin
An Exploratory Study of the Perceptions and Associated Coping Skills of Children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Rayna Ruth McKinnon
A Study of the Cognitive Profiles of Medicated and Nonmedicated Children Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Amy E. McLaughlin
A Feasibility Study of an Intervention Designed to Create Cooperative Communication for Couples: a Sociolinguistic Approach to Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy , Lee Wood Morand
Adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome and Self-perceived Social Competence, Shawn M. Mullen
Does Alcoholics Anonymous Participation Decrease Learned Helplessness and Increase Self-efficacy? , Philip John Pellegrino
An Investigation of the Relationship of Student Performance on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test with Other Clinical Measures, Lisa A. Perkins
Reading Development in At-risk Kindergarten Students: A Tier 2 Response-to-intervention RTI Program Using Research-Based Principles in Early Literacy, Kathleen T. Pickard
The Relationship between Student Outcomes and Parental Involvement in Multidisciplinary IEP Team Meetings, David M. Poponi
The Power of the Mind : the Relationship between Mindfulness, Quality of Life and Anxiety for Older Adults with Chronic Illness , Tracy Elizabeth Ransom
Perception of Control and Awareness of Deficit in Individuals with Neurological Impairment in a Clinical Sample , Donna Marie Struck
Relationships between Executive Functions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Comorbid Disorders, and Familial History in a Nonclinical Population, Sara M. Sachjog Velez
Investigation of the Attitudes of Doctor of Psychology Students in an American Psychological Association Accredited Doctoral Program, McKenzie L. Walker
Caregiver Religiosity, Spirituality, and Positive Emotion as Predictors of Psychological Well-being in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients, Andrea Beth Weller
Teachers' Understanding of Components of Response to Intervention (RTI) in Pennsylvania, Gabrielle Wilcox
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Mindfulness : Extending Treatment for Early Onset Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / Tourettes Syndrome, Rita L. Baldino
Middle School Teacher Acceptance of Interventions for ADHD, Linda Latsko Castenova
Relationship Between Self-Reported Lifestyle Habits, Social Support, and Physiological Factors Associated with Hypertension : A Biopsychosocial Investigation, Deborah A. Chiumento
Biographical Study of a Woman with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum: A Story of Hope and Inspiration, Robin Comerford
Qualitative Analysis of the Implementation of an Autism Program Within a Public School District, Lucila F. Hernandez
Does Social Problem-solving Moderate the Relationship Between Physical Functioning and Depression in ALS Patients?, Melissa Dillon Horowitz
Qualitative Study of Male Asperger's Syndrome Students : Transition from High School to College, Jon Alan Lyman
Effect of Statute Changes on Admission Trends at a New Jersey State Psychiatric Hospital , Monica Malone
A Survey of Pennsylvania School Psychologists' Training, Knowledge and Evaluation Practice for Assessing and Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders, Loren M. Pearson
An Analysis of Survey Data on Student Perceptions of Adolescent Counseling Needs, Jane Ellen Santo
Teacher Self-efficacy, Collective Teacher Efficacy, Automatic Thoughts, States of Mind, and Stress in Elementary School Teachers, Robert W. Shambaugh
Development and Validation of a Scale of Subjective Well-being for Cambodian Refugees , Gertha Anne Sicobo
Breaking the "Sound" Barrier to Fluent Reading: an Evaluation of a Middle School Reading Intervention, Kimberly Simmerman
Examination of Health Adherence Behaviors and Cognitive Distortions in Patients with Chronic Illness , Clint C. Stankiewicz
Effects of Statin Medications on Health Related Behaviors, Stephen M. Timchack
Pragmatic Language and Social Skills Functioning in Children Diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder, Donna Lee Toro
Evaluation of the Construct and Predictive Validity of a Resiliency Matrix, Bobby R. Van Divner
Impact of Participation in a Community Based, Even Start Literacy Program on School Achievement and Parent Involvement for English Language Learners (ELL), Elvira I. Zuazo-Legido
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Psychological Effects of Not Having Equal Rights and Privileges in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community: Activism as an Antidote?, David E. Baker
Clinical Treatment Provider Attitudes Toward Sexual Offender Management within an Outpatient Treatment Center : Treatment Provider Attitude Survey, Dustan A. Barabas
Exploration into the Beliefs about Paternal Roles : The Development of the Beliefs about Paternal Roles Inventory, Anthony M. Bocchicchio
Transportability of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy : A Case Study with Adolescents in a Residential Treatment Setting, Susanna A. Carew
Resiliency Factors: Predictors of Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Beatrice Hamblin Chakraborty
Student Satisfaction and Program Evaluation for the First Three Psy. D. School Psychology Cohorts at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ronald M. Deguffroy
Does Verbal Communication Impairment Affect Quality of Life in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients?, Jason Michael Duff
The Complex Nature of Bullying: Perceptions of Bullying in Elementary Schools, Shaheen R. Fazelbhoy
Analysis of the Goodwin Sentence Completion Test in the Screening of Clinical Depression, Karyn L. Goodwin-Tribble
Substance Abuse Severity, Treatment Motivation, and Criminal Thinking Factors : Predictors of Treatment Retention with Substance Abusing Parolees in a Correctional Aftercare Program, Loretta Joan Henkel
Mindfulness-based and Cognitive-behavior Therapy for Anger-management : an Integrated Approach, Jeffrey R. Kelly
Relationship of Coping and Social Support to Depression, Perceived Pain, and Health-related Outcomes in Post-surgical Coronary Bypass Grafting Patients , Theresa A. Kovacs
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain-related Behaviors and Pain Coping Strategies as Predictors of Women's Daily Activities, Jeffrey Aaron McCleary
Perceived Control and Locus of Control in Active Duty Military Members : a Comparison of Late Enrolees with Early Enrolees, Lori J. Montgomery
Grounded Theory : Latino Mental Health Providers' Perceptions of the Mental Health Beliefs of Latino Clients, Marcelle Santiago-Serrano
Transportability of an Empirically Supported Manual for the Treatment of Depression in Community Mental Health , Marcy A. Shoemaker
Relationship Between Cognitive Distortions and Psychological and Behavioral Factors in a Family Medicine Outpatient Sample, Jeffrey K. Uhl
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Rehabilitation after Brain Injury : Identifying Predictors throughout Post Acute Rehabilitation, Elisabeth L. Bond
Assessment of Risk and Protective Factors for Homelessness : Preliminary Validation of the Life Needs Inventory, Dena L. Brown-Young
Suicidal Behavior in Incarcerated Men in the Pennysylvania Department of Corrections, Gregory John Estadt
Older Adults and Depression : the Relationships Between Distorted Thinking, Quality of Life and Depressive Themes, Carissa Y. Ferguson
Factors in Relapse among Physicians in Recovery from Substance Dependence Disorders, Gregory K. Gable
Retrospective Comparison of One-time Inpatient Mental Health Admissions to Readmissions : a Look at Managed Care , Stuart R. Goldenberg
Survey of Teacher Attitude Regarding Inclusive Education Within an Urban School District, Evangeline Kern
Evaluation of a Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy Program for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Female Juvenile Delinquents in Residential Placements, Janet Heesen Knapp
Effects of Perceived Social Norms and Locus of Control on Condom Use and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Military Personnel, Anthony M. Kraemer
Integrative Therapeutic Approach Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Recurrent Depression in an Adult Client , William J. Librizzi, III
Norming the MAD-AS to the STAXI-2 in a Hypertensive Population , Robert J. Liskowicz
Descriptive Study of the Planning, Implementation, and Outcome of a Parent School Involvement Program, Carol Mack
Development of an Internet-based Disease Management Program for People with Diabetes , Robert L. Mailliard
Relationship between Discontinuation of Anti-depressant Medication During Pregnancy and Development of Postpartum Depression, Maria Palombo Murphy
The Quality of the Sibling Relationship of Children Diagnosed with Autism, Kelly C. O'Laughlin
Impact of Participation in a Cognitive-behavioral Substance Abuse program on Recividism , Kristen Spates
Examining Vicarious Traumatization, Anna Zacharcenko
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Assessing Mental Health Literacy of First- and Third-Year Medical Students : Knowledge and Beliefs About Mental Disorders, Patricia A. Cheslock
Role of Cognitive Distortions and Dysfunctional Attitudes in Nurses Experiencing Burnout, Cynthia A. Diefenbeck
Patient Perceptions of Receiving Bad News : Individual Coping Styles and Receiving the Diagnosis of Cancer , Kyle B. Holsinger
Validating the Impact of Event Scale with Adolescents : a Look at the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks, Claudia Lingertat
Preliminary Study of Specific Symptoms Experienced by Individuals with Bipolar Disorder , Gail Reichman Mancini
Anger and Social Problem Solving Style as Predictors of Burnout in Mental Health Workers, Jerri L. Maroney
Exploratory Study of Anger and Behavior in an Incarcerated Offender Population Utilizing the Mahan and DiTomasso Anger Scale, Robert John Marsh, Jr.
Coping and Psychological Hardiness and Their Relationship to Depression in Older Adults , Dianne E. Schellenberg
Assessment of Anger in Persons with Cognitive Limitations : a Revision of the ADS-VII , Wayne David Schmoyer
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Attributional Style and Sleep Disturbance in Combat Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Marian Bova
Relationship between Self-Reported Weight Management and Perceived Norms of Weight Management in Scholastic Wrestlers, Sara J. Camaerei
Feasibility Study of a Cognitive Behavioral Smoking Cessation Intervention for Adolescent Males in Residential Treatment, Flora Casallas
Development and Validation of the Impediments to Change Scale - Educational Version : A Study of Children and Adolescents With Emotional Disturbance, Ray W. Christner
Psychometric Study of the Mahan and DiTomasso Anger Scale (MAD-AS) in an Outpatient Cardiac Sample, Kimberly S. D'Andrea
Development and Validation of a Scale of Perceived Control Across Multiple Domains, Beth Arburn Davis
A Comparison of Attitudes about Aggression, Sexuality and Social Support in the Peer Relationships of Sexually Abused and Nonabused Female Adolescents, Sherri R. Edelman
Anxiety Sensitivity : Validity of the Anxiety Sensitivity Profile on a Clinical Sample, Sharon V. Elwell
Psychometric Development and Validation of the Zahn-Given Recovery Beliefs Questionnaire in an Adult Psychiatric Sample, Dennis R. Given