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Never good enough : body image dissatisfaction amongst Native-Dominican and Dominican American female adolescents.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2015)The current study investigated “ideal body image” among Native-Dominican and Dominican-American female adolescents and the factors that relate to body image dissatisfaction. Adolescents (N=109) completed questionnaires ... -
Relationship between training methods, owner attitudes and frequency of problem behaviors in pet dogs (Canis familiaris)
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2014)Problem behaviors such as aggression and destructive behavior are the primary reason why pet dogs are relinquished to animal shelters. These behaviors often pose a risk to humans as well as to other animals. Two factors ... -
The relationship between selective visual attention and the maintenance of anti-fat prejudice.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-09-17)This research examined the relationship between visual attention and maintenance of anti-fat prejudice. Previous research has found that prejudice might be maintained in part due to biased attentional allocation to ... -
Effects of mindfulness practice for children (MP-C) with emotional and behavioral challenges: a preliminary investigation.
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-07-24)Assesses the effects of learning and practicing mindfulness for children with emotional and behavioral challenges in a community-based afterschool setting. Following eight class sessions, which included activities to teach ... -
Transwomen in transition
(Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.), 2013-06-06)Explores the experiences of transwomen (male to female transsexuals) through interviews. The interviews revolved around reasons for transitioning, sexual orientation before and after the transition, feelings of gender ...