The purpose of this study was to investigate factors which accounted for volunteer performance in the population of Taiwan’s veterans hospital setting. A great deal of volunteering research has already been done. Yet, the determinants of volunteer performance are understudied and insufficient field work has been done to empirically support the theoretical performance model. / In summary, results of the current study indicated that volunteer performance can be explained or predicted by volunteer ability (training), motivation, role perception and organizational resources (recognition and appreciation). / Thesis (DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2005.

The first study examined the role of perceived adverse parenting and early maladaptive schemas in the development of PTSD in Australian and New Zealand Vietnam war-veterans (N = 220). Veterans diagnosed with PTSD scored higher on the Young Schema Questionnaire and had higher scores on the Measure of Parental Style (MOPS) than veterans not diagnosed with PTSD. Only three childhood negative events were associated with PTSD: witnessing domestic violence; mother unemployed; and living with a stepfather. These variables may relate to research on negative family environment being associated with PTSD, whereas schemas may relate to parenting. The finding of strong relationships between negative life events data and adverse parenting endorses the MOPS as a valid instrument. Admission to hospital in Vietnam was the only war variable related to PTSD. Schemas mediated the negative parenting - PTSD link, and the Vietnam War experience - PTSD link. The results suggest that early maladaptive schemas have an important role in the development or maintenance of PTSD in Vietnam veterans. The second study measured at baseline, termination and three months the early maladaptive schemas, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationships of war-veterans (n = 54) participating in a PTSD group treatment program that included schema-focused therapy. Scores on the PTSD Check List, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and 17 schemas decreased significantly after treatment. The Abbreviated Dyadic Adjustment Scale and the Assessment of Quality of Life scores indicated that the veterans’ current relationships improved. Partners of veterans also experienced enhanced relationships. All gains were maintained at three-month follow-up. The five schema domains were associated with an improvement in PTSD symptoms, with gains on the impaired autonomy domain being associated with 26.3% of the changes in PTSD. Change scores for the schema treatment were compared to a similar earlier manualised CBT program. Pre-treatment measures were similar in both groups. Nevertheless, PTSD and anxiety improved significantly more for the schema-focused therapy group. Although the second study was not a randomised control comparison, both studies support the feasibility of schema-focused therapy to assist veterans with PTSD.

Project (D. Min.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1989. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 255-261).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1992. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [450]-480).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Nevada, Reno, 2008. / "May, 2008." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-76). Library also has microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : ProQuest Information and Learning Company, [2009]. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Online version available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1945.

Thesis (M.A.)--Villanova University, 2009. / Sociology and Criminal Justice Dept. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wyoming, 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Apr. 16, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-138).

Thesis (M.S. in psychology)--Washington State University. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1945.