Browsing PhD Dissertations - DO NOT EDIT by Author "Jensen-Campbell, Lauri A."
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Ethnic Group Political Efficacy: Scale Development and Latino Political Participation
Garza Reyes, Norma Elizabeth; 0000-0003-2443-3209 (2023-05-24)Latinos have grown to be the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S. since the 2000 U.S. Census count but have historically voted at lower numbers compared to White Americans. Two studies examined a new construct, ethnic ... -
Influence Of Peer Victimization And Social Support On Cortisol Production
Knack, Jennifer M. (Psychology, 2009-09-16)The current dissertation sought to examine whether there was an association between peer victimization, neuroendocrine functioning, and physical health outcomes. Adolescents and their parent (N = 107) participated in a ... -
Making a Bad Situation Worse: Co-rumination and Peer Victimization in Two Adolescent Samples
Guarneri-White, Maria Elizabeth; 0000-0001-9869-9769 (2017-05-03)Co-rumination, the constant focus upon and rehashing of negative issues within a dyad, is a maladaptive coping mechanism associated with both positive and negative outcomes, including increased friendship quality and ... -
Neurobiological correlates of stress and the pathophysiology of depression: associations among social victimization, IL-6, CRP, and BDNF Val66Met
Arana, Allyson Antoinette (2016-10-25)Peer victimization, a common psychosocial stressor in adolescence, is linked to adverse health outcomes ranging from depression to changes in biological functioning. Social victimization is particularly harmful given the ... -
Not Just A Playground Issue: Bullying Among Older Adults
Rex-Lear, Madeline (Psychology, 2011-10-11)This dissertation examined associations between peer bullying and physical and psychological health problems for a community dwelling population of older adults (> 60 years). Participants' age ranged from 60-99 years (M = ... -
PEER RELATIONSHIPS, GUT MICROBIOTA, AND HEALTH IN EMERGING ADULTHOOD
Austin, Erin Quinn; 0000-0003-1110-1029 (2018-12-03)Research has consistently shown that chronic stress has negative effects on overall physical and psychological wellbeing across the lifespan. The biological mechanisms through which stress exerts its effects on the body ... -
The Power Of Ostracism: Can Personality Influence Reactions To Social Exclusion?
Waldrip, Amy Marie (Psychology, 2007-08-23)Ostracism, also labeled social exclusion, is seen by researchers and lay persons alike as one of the more socially painful events that is an inevitable part of life. Moreover, many theorists (e.g., Zadro, Williams, and ... -
What Are The Long-term Consequences Of Peer Victimization? Changes In Biological Functioning And Its Effects On Psychological And Physical Health
Iyer, Priya Anapurna (Psychology, 2014-09-17)Prior research has documented long-term psychological problems (e.g. emotional distress, anxiety, and depression; Kochenderfer-Ladd & Wardrop, 2001) experienced as a result of being bullied as an adolescent. Although being ... -
What Role Do Teachers Play In Bullying Behavior?
Venzor, ErikaDespite the fact that bullying is still viewed as a common behavior among adolescents, extensive research has established that bullying behavior can occur throughout life. After decades of investigation, it is clear that ...