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Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2008. / Title from file title page. Christie J. Hartley, Andrew I. Cohen, committee co-chairs; Andrew Altman, committee member. Electronic text (70 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed August 1, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 68-70).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University. / Vita.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University. / Vita.

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Thesis -- Universität Zurich. / Bibliography: p. 94-95.

Pediatric obesity is a major public health crisis in the United States, and is particularly prevalent in the Southeast. Recent research has shifted the focus toward identifying obesity risk factors earlier in the lifespan, as 9.7% of infants and toddlers are at high weight-for-length (>95th percentile). Family context variables have been found to be related to infant and child weight status. A better understanding of these early contributors may facilitate the continued development of interventions for infants and toddlers at risk for obesity. The purpose of the current study was to examine infant weight as it relates to parent-report of temperament, parenting style, and maternal feeding practices, in a sample of 18-month old children (n = 58) residing in Southern Appalachia. Mothers completed three surveys at infant age 18 months: the Early Childhood Behavior Questionnaire (ECBQ), the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ), and the Infant Feeding Questionnaire (IFQ). Anthropometric data was obtained for parents and infants and contributed to body mass index (BMI) and standardized weight-for-length scores, respectively. Maternal BMI and percentile scores were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weight-for-length scores and percentiles were derived from infant weight and recumbent length measures using the 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) Growth Standards. Results of bivariate correlations showed authoritarian parenting style was negatively associated with infant weight status, r(51) = -.34, p < .05. In contrast to previous findings related to early childhood, infants of authoritarian parents were found to be of lower weight status. This novel finding suggests that the role of parenting style in infancy may differ from early childhood. Further longitudinal research beginning in infancy is warranted to examine the role of these concurrent factors on later development.

The principle of simplicity (parsimony) has long been invoked as a regulative principle that helps guide theory selection in science. However, it is unclear if there is justification for a globally applicable criterion of parsimony. This paper briefly reviews the salient features of what it means for something to be simple, as well as argues for simplicity as relevant only to a set of background assumptions.

The meaning and importance of death in existential psychology are investigated. Four major theorists are presented, i.e. Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Rank, and Binswanger Their interpretation of death in man's personal development, although with different perspectives, nevertheless is seen as having a basic common theme: It is necessary for the person to free himself from the chains of conformity in order to become an individual. By realizing one's potentialities one also must realize and understand one's finitude. Thus by facing death one may actively and courageously move through the anxiety of this life in the shadow of death. These theories are focused on the classic schizophrenic case of Ellen West. The case is presented in light of Binswanger's existential analysis. It involves the meaning of the struggle of life and death. Particular emphasis is placed upon Ellen's decision to take her own life. Existentialists view her suicide as an enrichment of her own personal being, in that it constitutes an active concern for her self-authenticity. Ellen's decision is also seen as a longing for immortality and a desire to go "beyond" her individuality.