Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.): Recent submissions
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Todos Comemos: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Rural Hispanic/Latina Women Diagnosed with an Eating Disorder
Northwest University, 2023
117 pagesEating disorders are incredibly impactful and can be detrimental to the livelihood and health of those who are diagnosed with one. As racial minority populations continue to grow in the United States, research must continue ... -
The Effects of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic on First-Generation College Students' Perceptions of Support and Retention
Northwest University, 2023
73 pagesFirst generation college students (FGCS) experience systemic differences and disparities during their academic careers compared to their non-first-generation peers. These differences not only impact their collegiate ... -
Anxiety and Depression Symptomology in Adult Siblings of Individuals with Autism
Northwest University, 2023
125 pagesResearch into the effects that a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has on the family unit, specifically parents, abounded over the last several decades. The present study sought to evaluate the prevalence, sibship, ... -
The Impact of the Cyber Workplace Bullying on Psychological Distress and Productivity
Northwest University, 2023
115 pagesBullying in the workplace has been a common occurrence in the United States and with further development of technology, it has taken a new form through cyberspace. Cyberbullying at work has been less studied compared to ... -
Experiences of Former Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Northwest University, 2023
112 pagesThe current research sought to investigate the gap in research related to the unique experience of aging out of foster care and navigating the COVID-19 global pandemic. The study aimed to understand the experience of former ... -
The Role of Resilience in Indigenous Students: A Qualitative Study on Understanding Barriers in Higher Educational Outcomes Framed Within the Tribal Critical Race Theory
Northwest University, 2023
248 pagesAcademic recruitment and retention rates for Indigenous students in higher education are dismal compared to any other ethnic group. Indigenous students who persist through a bachelor's degree to the graduate level are a ... -
The Role of Helplessness and Hopelessness in Somatic and Cognitive Symptoms in Persistent Postconcussive Syndrome
Northwest University, 2023
71 pagesTraumatic brain injuries typically involve various physical and psychological symptoms, which bidirectionally interact to impact brain recovery. Therefore, one may consider the impact these symptoms have on one's recovery ... -
Life Satisfaction and Happiness Concepts: Frequent Facebook Use and Infrequent Facebook Use
Northwest University, 2022
63 pagesWhen individuals conceptualize happiness, they have been indicated to select one of the few common aspects of life associated with life satisfaction. This study was aimed at establishing a relationship between Facebook use ... -
Experience of Parenting a Child With ASD
Northwest University, 2022
101 pagesThis research study explored the lived experience of fathers who have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The reason for this exploration was due to lack of available research on how parenting a child with ASD ... -
Parents' Experience and Needs After ADHD Diagnosis
Northwest University, 2022
101 pagesWith a focus on exploring how the mental health field could better assist parents throughout their journey in raising a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder this phenomenological study comprised six study ... -
Life and Lived Experiences of Adults With Chronic Mental Illness
Northwest University, 2022
93 pagesChronic mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders can have lasting impacts and challenges for those who live with them. These challenges consist of routine difficulty, structured support, and how this ... -
Effects of Physical Activity on Affectivity in College Students: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem
Northwest University, 2022
58 pagesArchival data from 720 undergraduate students from the University of Washington, Tacoma, concerning level of physical activity, self-esteem, and positive affect (PA) were used to determine if level of exercise predicts ... -
Facebook Usage and Perceived Relationship Satisfaction Among Married Individuals
Northwest University, 2022
131 pagesCurrent research on the effects of social media usage on adults has exploded within the last 2 decades, yielding a variety of results and spawning a multitude of further studies. The present study sought to evaluate how ... -
The Thought Process in Planning for the Adult Lives of Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Northwest University, 2022
118 pagesThe current study examined the lived experiences of six participants raising adolescent children with autism spectrum disorder. Using the phenomenological framework, the researcher explored the thought process involved in ... -
Investigating Cultural Beliefs, Socioeconomics, and Aggressive Tendencies
Northwest University, 2022
93 pagesUnderstanding the cultural differences in aggression remains a challenge (Fry, 1998; Gallardo-Pujol et al., 2019). Socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs, and societal norms have been identified as possible influences on ... -
The Impact of Drug Related Consequences on Cooccurring Depression and Substance Use
Northwest University, 2022
65 pagesAdolescent drug use is a public health concern, as evidenced by the multitude of previous literature that has outlined the consequences for the users, their social system, and the community at large. Young drug users may ... -
Exploring the Strength of Black Racial Identity and Effects on Life Satisfaction
Northwest University, 2022
76 pagesBlack racial identification is multifaceted and does not happen overnight, but rather, emerges over a lifetime. The U.S. Black community shares a reality of historical enslavement that included loss of their family name ... -
The Role of Religious Orientation on Adult Alcohol Use
Northwest University, 2022
80 pagesData from a sample of 117 adult Christians were used to determine if levels of religious orientation predicted quantity and frequency of alcohol use. The predictive relationship between alcohol expectancies and quantity ... -
Developmental Trauma: The Implications for Treatment in Children With Trauma Histories
Northwest University, 2022
206 pagesChild maltreatment encompasses five subcategories of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and/or neglect, and witnessing family violence. Maltreatment has been proven to impact a child's brain development in a ... -
Life and Lived Experiences of Adults With Chronic Mental Illness
Northwest University, July 22, 2021
93 pagesChronic mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders can have lasting impacts and challenges for those who live with them. These challenges consist of routine difficulty, structured support, and how this ...
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