Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Tartu, 2006. / This dissertation is based on 3 papers. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008. / Description based on contents viewed July 8, 2009; title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-81).

Two studies which were similar in protocol were conducted. Following a preliminary baseline period of 7 days, in which the subjects consumed their self-chosen diets, they received 3 eggs daily for 4 weeks. Depending upon the changes in plasma cholesterol in response to 3 eggs daily, the subjects in studies A and B were divided into 2 groups. During the subsequent 4 week treatment period, the hyporesponders received 6 eggs daily in study A, and 3 eggs and additional butter daily in study B. The hyperresponders consumed 3 eggs daily in study A; and 3 eggs with additional high PUFA margarine in study B. Dietary records were taken during the last 7 days of each period. A total of 128 seven-day dietary records kept by these subjects indicated that the majority of them met the RDA's for the nutrients studied, except vitamin B6 and folacin. Vitamin B6 intakes were below 67% of the RDA in 13% of the diets, and were below 67% of the RDA for folacin in 21% of the diets. There was a problem in meeting 67% of the RDA for zinc in subjects who consumed less than 70 g. of protein daily. When the subjects added 3 whole eggs daily to their self-chosen diets, there were significant increases in protein (p<0.05), total fat (p<0.01), phosphorous (p<0.01), sodium (p<0.001), iron (p<0.05), and dietary cholesterol (p<0.0001). A significant decrease in non-egg dietary cholesterol (p<0.01) was also observed. There were no significant differences in nutrient intake between hypos and hypers in either the baseline or classification periods. No further changes in nutrient intakes were seen in the 9 subjects who continued consuming 3 added eggs daily during treatment period. The 13 hyporesponders who added 6 eggs daily to their self-chosen diets had significant increases, compared to baseline, in protein (p<0.05), total fat (p<0.05), and dietary cholesterol (p<0.0001) and significant decreases in carbohydrate (p<0.01), thiamin (p<0.05), and vitamin B6 (p<0.05). Other than obvious increases in total fat, no other changes in nutrient intake were observed upon the addition of butter or margarine. The use of nutritional supplements was observed in 71% of the subjects: 58% regularly and 13% occasionally. All subjects who took supplements included vitamin C. In general, nutrient supplements did not improve poor nutrient intakes. These results show overall adequacy of the diets for most of the men, which is consistent with other studies. The effects of additional egg in the diet were increases in protein, fat and cholesterol intakes and a decrease in carbohydrate consumption. / Graduation date: 1985

Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-128).

Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2007. Graduate Programme in Kinesiology & Health Sciences. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-96). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR29286

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Tartu, 2006. / This dissertation is based on 3 papers. Vita.

The lived experiences of dementia in older persons have been well studied, but the unique experiences of persons between ages 35 and 65 years who are living with young-onset dementia have not been closely examined. The purpose of the research was to explore the experiences of middle-aged individuals living with young-onset dementia. Van Manen‘s (1990) approach to interpretive phenomenological inquiry was used to answer the research question. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 9 people between 42 to 61 years of age who had received a formal diagnosis of mild or early-stage dementia. Participants were prescreened for the ability to reflect on their illness and the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) was used to verify the participant‘s eligibility. Semi-structured, conversational interviews were used to gather the data. Consistent with van Manen‘s method of phenomenological reflection, theme analysis using the selective approach was used to grasp the essential meanings of the experience. Each participant was interviewed a minimum of two times. Six themes were extracted from 19 conversational interviews with persons living with young-onset dementia: feeling frustrated, fear of slipping away, loss of personhood, life interrupted, finding a sense of security in the familiar, and wanting one‘s voice to be heard. These themes are interpretations of the human experience of living with dementia and are not intended to be generalizations or theoretical concepts. The experiences described in this study raise awareness about young-onset dementia and help health care practitioners and society-at-large develop a better understanding of what it is like to live with the disease. The misperception that people suffering from dementia do not have insight and the underestimation of their abilities is a great source of frustration for these people. iv Study findings also suggest that middle-age people with dementia want to be involved in meaningful, productive activities. Their resounding plea is to have their personhood embraced instead of negated.

Dissertation (Ph.D.) -- The Institute for Clinical Social Work, 1999. / A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Institute of Clinical Social Work in partial fulfillment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 415-423).

Time poverty—the experience of insufficient time for rest, leisure, and self-development—has emerged as a critical issue in modern societies, intersecting with and potentially exacerbating social inequalities. This dissertation explores various dimensions of time poverty in the United States and South Korea. Through three interconnected studies, I examine long-term trends in relative time poverty, the association between time poverty and life satisfaction, and cohort effects on subjective and relative time poverty. The first paper examines time poverty trends among adults in the United States over the last 20 years. Using the 2003-2022 American Time Use Survey, I show long-term trends in time poverty rates for the US adult population, analyzing variations by key sociodemographic factors including gender, family structure, and race/ethnicity. Time poverty rates initially decreased from the early 2000s through the early 2010s, followed by an upward trend starting in 2013, with a brief dip during the 2020 COVID-19 peak and reaching a high point in 2022. Throughout the study period, time poverty was most prevalent among women, adults living with multiple young children, and individuals of Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic descent. Logistic regression analyses confirmed that being a woman, having children, and engaging in paid work were significantly associated with higher odds of experiencing time poverty. The second paper investigates the association between time poverty and life satisfaction among working-age adults in South Korea. Using the 2019 Korean Time Use Survey, I conducted descriptive analyses and employed generalized ordered logistic regression to examine the relationship between time poverty and life satisfaction. Time poverty was measured in both subjective and relative terms. Results showed that subjective time poverty was more common than relative time poverty among working-age adults, with both types most pronounced between ages 35 and 44 and more prevalent among men than women. Regression models demonstrated a significant negative association between subjective time poverty and life satisfaction, with the largest effects observed among those reporting severe subjective time poverty. The association between relative time poverty and life satisfaction appeared mostly statistically insignificant. The third paper studies how cohort membership influences subjective and relative time poverty among Korean adults across different age groups and periods. Utilizing four waves of the Korean Time Use Survey data from 2004 to 2019, I employed age-period-cohort detrended models to detect nonlinear fluctuations around linear trends for cohort-specific deviations. Results revealed a general decline in occasional subjective time poverty across cohorts but an increase in chronic subjective time poverty and relative time poverty among those in their 20s and 30s across successive cohorts. Significant variations in subjective and relative time poverty were found across different cohorts, with notable shifts occurring between the 1970s and 1980s cohorts. Subgroup analyses indicated varying effects based on gender, education level, and number of children in the household, with more prominent effects observed for cohorts born in the 1970s. By investigating these aspects across different contexts, this dissertation highlights the complex nature and far-reaching consequences of time poverty on individual well-being and social dynamics. The findings underscore how time poverty reflects changing societal values and structures, particularly in relation to work-life balance, family dynamics, and cohort shifts in time use patterns. This research contributes to our understanding of evolving social inequalities and may inform policies aimed at promoting more equitable use of time across diverse populations, ultimately addressing the broader implications of time poverty in modern societies.