- A case study of the effects of national board certification on school climate: perceptions of teachers, staff, and administrators
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The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of teachers, staff, and administrators of the effects of National Board certification on the climate of a school in a rural setting with a large number of National Board-certified teachers. Using Hoy and Tartar's (1997) concept of organizational health in elementary schools as a conceptual framework, this study undertook a qualitative case study approach to examine the relationship between organizational health and National Board ...
Carolyn Headley.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Rutter, Alison; Paquette, Kelli R. Committee members: Douglas Lare.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Collaborative dissertations in composition: a feminist disruption of the status quo
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This is a cooperative research study that investigates the lack of collaborative dissertations in the field of composition. This is the cooperative text to Sabatino Mangini's dissertation, titled Composition and the Cooperative Dissertation Study: Our Collaborative Resistance. Ultimately, my research partner, Sabatino Mangini, and I are exploring the research question: "How does a collaborative dissertation challenge the status quo in the field of composition?" This primary research questio...
Laura M Mangini.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Pagnucci, Gian S. Committee members: Patrick Bizzaro; Sharon Deckert; Michele Eodice.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- A collective case study that examines the decision-making experiences and influential variables as identified by leaders in higher education
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When faced with ethical dilemmas during the decision-making process, leaders in higher education may find it difficult to make ethical decisions. The decision-making process can be complex due to all of the different factors that influence decisions. These issues include, but are not limited to, organizational pressures, pressures from others within the institutions, conflict of values and beliefs between others and the institutional policies and practices, and individual and situational vari...
Dennis D Frketich Sr.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Paquette, Kelli R. Committee members: Kelli Kerry-Moran; David Piper.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2014.
English
- Common profiles and clinical utility of the mmpi-2-rf in competency to stand trial evaluations
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Competency to stand trial evaluations are the most common psychiatric evaluations ordered by criminal courts, and there is considerable variation in competency evaluation procedures and judgment processes. The MMPI-2 is utilized by forensic evaluators more frequently than any other test, and the MMPI-2-RF is gaining popularity as well. Although these measures do not assess psycholegal knowledge, they provide relevant information about personality characteristics and psychological functioning ...
Laura K Gilman.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: LaPorte, David J. Committee members: John Mills; Margaret Reardon.
Psy.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Community supervision of the domestic violence offender: an exploratory study
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Evidence concerning the effectiveness of DVO supervision cannot subsist without understanding how probation officers supervise offenders and implement strategies. Little research exists on what probation officers actually do with the domestic violence offenders they supervise and this study is a first step in that process (Seiter & West, 2003). In 2000, PCADV funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), took the lead in developing the Model for Domestic Violence I...
Mathilda Spencer.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Anderson, John Committee members: D. Heckert; Dana Witham.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Comparing strain at a residential and a commuter campus: a test of general strain theory
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Though originally developed with early adolescents in mind, General Strain Theory has been successfully adapted to help examine late adolescent as well as adult criminality. Specifically in the time period known as "emerging adulthood", young adults experience many life changes that make them more susceptible to strain, anxiety and pressure. If appropriate coping mechanisms are not available to these young adults, criminal or delinquent behavior may result. The present study assessed General ...
Darla D Darno.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Martin, Jamie S. Committee members: Kathleen Hanrahan; John Lewis; Jennifer Roberts.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- A comparison of hypertension management perceptions, knowledge and stage of change among hospital employees
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This study explores employees' awareness and practice of HTN management concepts in order to encourage assessment for tailored interventions and add to the existing body of knowledge on which wellness program designers rely. Hypertensive employees can benefit from workplace wellness programs designed to help control high blood pressure. A dearth of research exists on the extent to which past history and other facets predict employees' likelihood of being at a high stage of regular physical ac...
Sarah D Jones.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Anderson, John A. Committee members: Valerie Gunter; Robert Heasley; Janice Holmes; J. Mabry.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Composition and the cooperative dissertation study: our collaborative resistance
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This dissertation text communicates intertextually with Laura Mangini's dissertation: Collaborative Dissertations in Composition: A Feminist Disruption of the Status Quo. Both of our dissertation texts are the products of one dissertation study. As co-researchers, Laura and I enacted what we are calling a cooperative dissertation study-a social constructionist narrative inquiry that responded to the following primary research question: How does a collaborative dissertation challenge the statu...
Sabatino M Mangini.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Pagnucci, Gian S. Committee members: Patrick Bizzaro; Sharon Deckert; Michele Eodice.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Construct validity of the d-kefs sorting test: standard and non-standard administration with a non-clinical undergraduate sample
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This study had three major objectives: (a) to investigate the construct validity of the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Sorting Test, (b) to investigate possible improvements to the construct validity by modifying administration instructions based on theoretical grounds, and (c) to explore utility of Sorting Test optional scores. Students in introductory psychology classes at a rural state university enrolled in the subject pool were sampled for this study (n=171). Participants rang...
Sunshine M Collins.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: LaPorte, David J. Committee members: William Farrell; William Meil.
Psy.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Core job dimensions as predictors of intended retirement timing
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The impending retirement of the Baby Boomer generational cohort may have serious implications for many employers (Gursoy, Maier, & Chi, 2008; Smola & Sutton, 2002), especially in light of the impact on retirement decision-making in conjunction with the global economic crisis that began in 2007. The resultant potential changes in the U.S. labor force suggest it is important to have an improved understanding of what influences retirement timing. This study examines possible relationships betw...
Eric S Ecklund.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Mabry, J. Beth Committee members: John Anderson; David Piper.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2014.
English
- The correlation between college freshman's perceptions of school climate and instances of high school bullying
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The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if a relationship between college freshmen's perceptions of school climate and instances of high school bullying existed. The college freshmen that participated in this study completed an on-line survey that asked them to reflect upon grades 9 through 12 of their high school experiences, particularly how they described the climate of their high schools, and related instances of bullying. Additionally, this research was used to find the a...
Eric Witt.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Marcoline, Joseph F. Committee members: Kelli Paquette; Meghan Twiest.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Correlation of emotional intelligence of school leaders and school climate: a cross-cultural comparison between american and south korean schools
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the emotional intelligence of school principals and the school climate as perceived by the teachers. The study focuses on the assumption that to be an effective school leader, a principal requires emotional-intelligence skills. Possessing these skills will help administrators to create and maintain positive relationships with teachers and facilitate a positive school climate. The study also compares the emotional intelligen...
Ellen I Harney.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Lare, Douglas Committee members: Joseph Marcoline; Joseph Miele.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Criterion validity of mathematics curriculum-based measurement
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School districts across the United States are implementing or starting to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to address both academics and behavior. Within this framework, valid instruments are needed to monitor both academic and behavioral progress. Curriculum-based measurement (CBM) can be a very powerful tool to universally screen students and provide a way to monitor academic progress. CBMs are generally short, fluency-based mini-assessments that provide formative data for e...
Giancarlo A Anselmo.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Kovaleski, Joeseph F. Committee members: Lynanne Black; Timothy Runge; Mark Staszkiewicz.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2014.
English
- Developing a change-process blueprint: a case study of online and hybrid courses at a liberal arts institution
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The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the role online education may play in the future of small, residential, liberal arts institutions and what change-related steps a liberal arts institution might take in order to offer online and hybrid courses. Online education continues to grow across the many institutions of higher education, however, its adoption at liberal arts colleges has been slow to progress. Despite their small size and the small overall total of college...
Jeffrey D Foster.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Kaufman, Cathy C. Committee members: J. Thomas Frantz; Kelli Paquette.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Differences in handwritten and typed responses to curriculum-based measurements in written expression (we-cbm)
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Curriculum-based measurements for written expression (WE-CBM) are timed writing samples provided by students that can be scored for various aspects of writing, such as fluency or accuracy. This study addresses the problem that educators do not yet know how results from WE-CBM samples composed by hand compare to those composed by typing. In addition, it contributes to the limited research regarding the best methods of administering WE-CBM. This experimental design project compares two ...
Megan L Trapasso.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Runge, Timothy J. Committee members: William Barker; Lynanne Black; Joseph Kovaleski.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Differences in perceptions of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout among nursing faculty
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Nurses, who assume the role of educator, experience different levels of CS, CF, or BO regardless of their age, years of experience as an RN or nurse educator, the level at which they teach (undergraduate, masters, doctoral), their area of expertise, or the setting in which they teach their content (classroom, clinical lab, on-line). Compassion fatigue, and its subcomponents, burnout and secondary traumatic stress manifest themselves in the nurse as an experience of gradual diminishment in the...
Earlston Kinzie Gardner III.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Paquette, Kelli Committee members: Susan Fello; Michele Gerwick.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2014.
English
- Ecological validity of traditional neuropsychological tests: role of memory, executive skills, and learning in predicting everyday functioning in a clinical population
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Neuropsychological evaluations are often conducted to obtain information regarding a patient's cognitive functioning, which may be used to predict a patient's functional ability. Past research examining the ecological validity of neuropsychological tests for predicting functional status has resulted in mixed findings. The current study examined the role of measures of executive functioning, memory, and learning in predicting functional skills among individuals with psychological disturbance v...
Sharon M Jung.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: LaPorte, David J. Committee members: Michael Franzen; Laura Knight; Susan Zimny.
Psy.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- Educators of the gifted in pennsylvania: a quantitative study of educational beliefs
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The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the educational beliefs of educators of the gifted in the state of Pennsylvania and if these beliefs are congruent with best practices. At the time of this study, educators in the state of Pennsylvania did not need special certification to instruct gifted students. All that was required was a valid teaching certificate in any subject area. Therefore, it is possible that some educators may not have any specialized training related to t...
Grace A Shellenbarger.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Rotigel, Jennifer V. Committee members: George Bieger; Susan Fello.
D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2014.
English
- The effect of delayed feedback and visual hints within a gaming environment to facilitate achievement of different learning objectives
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Online education has become a mission critical investment for educational organizations, however ensuring the same or higher quality experienced in face-to-face courses is challenging. Incorporation of serious educational games into an online course can provide flexibility and effectiveness in conjunction with other pedagogical strategies. Much of the literature on the use of games in education focuses on the engagement or motivation value opposed to achievement of learning objectives. The st...
Eric Zeglen.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Piwinsky, Mark Committee members: Steve Kleinman; Jay Start.
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English
- The effect of sleep restriction on declarative memory in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury
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Aim: This study investigated whether or not partial chronic sleep restriction would unmask residual memory deficits in individuals with a history of a mild TBI. It was hypothesized that 1) there would be a significant difference in performance on attention and memory tasks between the control group and the TBI group, and 2) there would be a significant difference in performance on attention and memory tasks between individuals with one TBI and individuals with multiple TBI. Method: A tota...
Stella H Kim.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: LaPorte, David J. Committee members: William Farrell; William Meil.
Psy.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2015.
English