The analysis of variance procedure was used to test each of the hypotheses. Three of the hypotheses were rejected at the .05 level of significance. Under the neutral story format, ego-involved subjects rated their behavior more positively than did role-taking subjects. Under the positive story format, ego-involved subjects rated their behavior more negatively than role-taking subjects. This difference was not in the anticipated direction. Under the positive story format, intentional story subjects rated their behavior more positively than accidental story subjects.The following null hypotheses for the neutral story condition failed to be rejected: there would be no statistically significant difference between the behavior ratings of subjects presented an intentional story format and subjects presented an accidental story format; and there would be no statistically significant difference between behavioral ratings of male and female subjects.One null hypothesis for the positive story condition failed to be rejected: there would be no statistically significant difference between the behavioral ratings of male and female subjects.All three null hypotheses for the negative story conditions failed to be rejected: there would be no statistically significant difference between the behavior ratings of ego-involved subjects and role-taking subjects, there would be no statistically significant difference between the behavioral ratings of subjects presented an intentional story format and subjects presented an accidental story format, and there would be no statistically significant difference between the behavioral ratings of male and female subjects. The results of the study suggest that affect does play a greater role in the moral judgment decision making process than has been previously recognized.

This study investigated the relationship between the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI; Kovacs, 1983) factor scores and the longitudinal outcomes of depressive symptomatology in a non-clinical sample of children (mean age = 10.67 years). The CDI was administered to measure depressive symptomatology at three intervals: twice within a two-week period to verify that clinical levels of depressive symptoms had persisted, and once at a seven month follow-up to measure the outcome of those depressive symptoms. Results suggested that recovery from depressive symptoms was comparable to recovery rates of depression in adult and child clinical populations. There was little empirical support for the hypothesis that Kovacs' CDI factors could discriminate between children with a good outcome of recovering from their depressive symptomatology and those with a poor outcome. An unexpected result was the lack of significant correlations among the factors in the depressed sample. The implications for these findings are discussed.

Background: Childhood overweight and obesity has become a serious problem within both developed and developing countries. Recent reviews show alarming international trends of increasing overweight and obesity levels among children in virtually every country studied. Unfortunately, trend data on the health-related size, shape and fitness of Thai children has not been reported. / Objectives: This study investigated the physical and health-related fitness characteristics of population subsets of Thai children aged between 6 - 13 years. The study design allowed samples from different geographic locations, including representative urban and rural groups, and different socio-economic strata to be analysed. Children from the three main school types (rural public, urban public and private) were sampled and compared, The broad questions of interest were: (1) are there any differences in overweight and obesity levels, and in health-related fitness and performance measures among these different groups, (2) what differences exist in socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics across these sub-populations that might help to explain any differences in body composition and fitness, and (3) how, if at all, have these patterns changed over time? / Methods: A sample of 5,963 Thai children aged 6-13 year were randomly selected from 32 schools throughout the country. These schools included 8 private schools [located in urban districts], and 12 urban and 12 rural public schools. Each child completed fitness testing that consisted of basic anthropometry (height, weight, skinfolds, and girths), and field tests (standing broad jump, sit-ups in 30 seconds, grip strength, 50 m sprint, and 1/1.6km run and walk aerobic testing). Furthermore, students and their parents or guardians completed questionnaires probing a range of personal and behavioural/lifestyle activities. / Thesis ([PhDHumanMovement])--University of South Australia, 2005.

Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2003.

This study explores the day-to-day lived experience of eight novice hospital play specialists in New Zealand, during the early months following their appointment. Hospital play specialists come from a background in early childhood teaching and work as members of paediatric healthcare teams to support development and coping in hospitalised children and young people. Participants' stories were gathered in face-to-face interviews and were then analysed using an interpretive approach informed by Heideggerian hermeneutic phenomenology. Throughout the reflective process of the study, I have sought to show the vividness of the participants’ unique experiences whilst revealing the deeper understandings that lie below. This study shows that experiences as a novice matter to the subsequent development of professional identity as a hospital play specialist. The participants' early impressions of tile world of a hospital are shown in the findings to be those of strangers arriving in a foreign country, struggling to survive and to achieve a sense of belonging. Despite initially feeling lost and vulnerable, they are revealed as resourcefU1 in coping with change, and resilient in acquiring new skills, finding support, building relationships, and adapting their practice. Inclusion within healthcare teams, and recognition of their knowledge and skills by the participants and by their healthcare colleagues, contribute to participants' successful transitions from novice to competent practitioners. There are implications in this study for team leaders, managers and hospital play specialists regarding recruitment and support, such as ensuring that those employed show the flexibility needed for this role and are the11 provided with suitable early information and induction programmes Alongside this is the need for a focus on professional development and improved processes of communication, and inclusion of new staff members within the healthcare team.

Thesis (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-64). Also available via Humboldt Digital Scholar.

Thesis (B.A.Hons.) from the Department of Geography, University of Adelaide. / Includes bibliographical references.

Dissertation (Ph.D.) Florida State University, 2007. / Advisor: Jayne Standley, Florida State University, College of Music. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed 4-1-2008). Document formatted into pages; contains 77 pages. Includes biographical sketch. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D. Phil.(Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Summary in English and Afrikaans. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-144). Also available via the Internet.