Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Processes and mechanisms of change in integrative behavioral couple therapy: a case study of one couple with distress over child rearing, Jessica S. Schachter
The life stories of women warriors: an exploratory study of female student-veterans balancing the transition to college, Jodi M. Senk
A phenomenological study of women in India striving to achieve work-life balance in finance with competing priorities, Linda Shahisaman
Assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in Latino children, Gesenia S. Sloan-Peña
Does professional development in a Los Angeles charter school produce teacher leaders?, Nykia Smith
Southern California small business leaders and emotional intelligence: exploring perceptions of effect and value in the workplace, Steven P. Smith
Utilization of the multidimensional well-being assessment to understand well-being in individuals with chronic medical conditions/illnesses, Jaqulyn Spezze
Appraisal of caregiving burden, expressed emotion, and psychological distress in families of people with dementia: a systematic review, Susan L. Sprokay
An examination of the issues impacting athletic directors at NCAA Division I football bowl series non-automatic qualifying institutions, Wayne Joshua Stickney
Femininity and sexual well-being: pleasure, authenticity, and safety across the female lifespan, Via Strong
An enquiry into California school district superintendents: their role in creating, promoting and sustaining a digital-age learning culture, Chester Tadeja
Produce & achieve: a case study of inner-city education, Daryl A. Tate
Blended learning in context: an exploration of the effectuality of math blended learning programs on minority students' standardized test scores, Shannon Jennifer Verrett
Examination of cultural intelligence within law firm librarians in the United States : a mixed methods study, Michele A. L. Villagran
A human resource perspective on the development of workforce agility, Azuara Alejandro Virchez
The nature and frequency of countertransference reactions in psychoanalysts, Michelle Walker
The leadership process: an analysis of follower influence on leader behavior in hospital organizations, Shawn M. Warren
Resiliency of secondary principals in Southern California: a phenomenological study, Suzanne M. Webb
Overcoming the barriers: success stories of English learners in a U.S. high school, Robbie Wedeen
Exploring the impact of team building on group cohesion of a multicultural team, Daphne S. L. Wong
Qualitative analysis of expressions of gratitude in clients who have experienced trauma, Roxana Zarrabi
Leadership lessons from entrepreneurial failure: a phenomenological study, Yang Zou
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
A phenomenological study: personal criteria for emancipated foster youth entering college, Christina Acoff
Armenian American leadership in Glendale, California, USA, Armond Aghakhanian
Is the college-ready teaching framework related to student achievement?, Narciso Aguda
Teachers' beliefs about creativity in the elementary classroom, Dina Aish
Nurse educators' use of technical simulators in nursing preparation, Janet Baghoomian
Trainee therapist responses to the discussion of trauma in therapy, Courtney Bancroft
The effect of using a workplace fitness center on employees' nutrition and fitness behaviors, Valarie Bartelme
The exit interview: Millennials' perspectives on why they quit, Hannah Bateman
Program evaluation of Western Illinois University's English language learner online module, Marisa Beard
Views of student engagement among students and faculty in online courses, Amy Elizabeth Berger
Golf as a tool for executive leadership development, Dawnet Beverley
Examination of food choice motives: the influence of an innovative, interdisciplinary learning community related to environmental sustainability, Kelly J. Billingsley
Emerging perceptions and perspectives of Filipino American middle school students, Ronald S. Buenaventura
Factors affecting members' retention in Toastmasters International, Eleuterio Salvador Buquiran
A qualitative study of familial factors that contribute to a positive coming out process, Michael P. Burnias
Finding the right fit: multiculturalism and low-income urban schools, Grace Shin Won Kim Canada
The role that mentors play in women's work life balance, Rhonda Allison Capron
Understanding the significance of reward and threat triggers : practitioners' perspectives, Ashley Carson
Characteristics of transformative listening enacted by organization development practitioners, Marco Cassone
Impacts of expatriates' international experience on self-identity, Mandy M. Chan
Critical competencies needed for successful outside sales managers: a delphi study, Christie Cooper
A guide for mental health practitioners working with collective trauma victims from Latin America: an experiential approach, Melissa Cordero
Self-concept and recovery : the effects of stigma on survivors of sex trafficking, Pamela Alquitran Counts
Improving disaster response collaboration using trans-organization development, Lacey M. Croco
Generation Y workplace needs and preferred leadership styles, Melissa C. Cruz
The extent of the use of data-driven instruction techniques in middle school instruction, Scheherazade Dedman
Attachment style and perceived stress in college students, Jason Dorin
How online communication and social media networking are used in alcohol use treatment, Susan Finley
Educator perceptions of digital game-based learning in the instruction of foreign languages in Japanese higher education, Stephan J. Franciosi
Religious coping and perceived stress in emerging adults, Gila Frank
Emotional intelligence and racial identity's impact on academic achievement in American multiracial high school students, Mary Ann Freeman
Determining the effects of employee trust on organizational commitment, Ron Freund
Implementations of technology enhanced personalized learning: exploration of success criteria, concerns, and characteristics, Rodney P. Gallagher
What are the necessary skills for leading an online business in Saudi Arabia?, Ahmmad Abbas Garatli
Exploring the influence of academic technology professionals in higher education, Stephanie Glick
Recognition and response: early literacy in an inclusion-based preschool program, Irene Gonzalez-Castillo
Overcoming the threat of racial stereotyping in the workplace, Jeremy Lamar Gray
Stress relief in the workplace, Jenny Gumm
Student engagement in an online course and its impact on student success, Angelique C. Hamane
The use of cognitive behavioral therapy to address shame in binge eating disorder, Lauren Harb
Career technical education instructors' perceptions of adult students' academic ability in career technical education classes, III Atlas Helaire
Dual language learners in Head Start: examining teaching strategies that promote English language development, Dawn Hendricks
Top ten effective community college board trustees self-perceived leadership attributes, John Newell Henning
Twenty-one leadership responsibilities and quality management in the context of educational Baldridge systems, Kimberly L. Ibach
Bridging collaborative gaps: appreciating intergenerational strengths, Juliet Irwin
What motivates management consulting leaders to collaborate with competitors?, Katie G. Jackson
Impact of senior leader touch points on high potential employee engagement and retention, Louise Keefe
The construct of self within a multicultural context: a critical analysis, Amy Kim
Student therapists' use of self-disclosure with clients who have experienced trauma, Krista Kircanski
Identifying best practices and collaboration opportunities within a nonprofit supporting trafficked and prostituted women, Jennifer D. Larsen
Helping students succeed in college: the role of a first-year seminar, Kurt Laudicina
Exploring community college students' and faculty members' perceptions on academic dishonesty, Donna Lesser
Father involvement in an elementary school: a case study, Elena Levine-Melendez
How did they do it? : a phenomenological study of successful women entrepreneurs in Salt Lake City, Ann Mackin
Impact of an appreciative inquiry intervention on compassion fatigue among social services workers, Marta María Maegli
Experiences with formal and informal support: a case study of a female-to-male transgender individual, Jessica Magallanes
Performance and leadership in multiplayer online gaming, Timothy Joseph Magner
The evolution of a learning organization: the evaluation of corporate learning groups in a knowledge management effort, Karen Ann Kearns Manz
BTSA program directors' perceptions on the relationship between components of mentor assessment and effectiveness, Patricia Sheehan Maricich
An exploratory study of the lived experience of Japanese undergraduate EFL students in the flipped classroom, Jeffrey Gerald Mehring
Massively multiplayer online games as a sandbox for leadership: the relationship between in and out of game leadership behaviors, Sean Henry Veloria Mendoza
Manager influence on collaborative change initiatives, Ron Milam
Best practices and attributes of bicultural leaders, Shefali Khandhar Mody
The evolution and impact of the massive open online course, Rolin Moe
A qualitative study determining the parenting styles and strategies most commonly utilized by Mexican American parents in fostering leadership traits in female adolescents, Sarah Geshti Morad
The multidimensional wellbeing assessment: preliminary validation in an Iranian sample, Nicole Moshfegh
Identifying criteria for a new MBA program model: a qualitative study of MBA stakeholder perceptions of 21st century management and leadership, Christopher Arthur Najera
The alignment of response to intervention with the Common Core State Standards for English language arts, Charles Newman
Leveraging the power of social media to maximize organizational learning and drive performance, Camilla C. Nguyen
Impacts of brief mindfulness training, Jodi K. Nielsen
Work environment preferences of Los Angeles Generation Y contract managers in the defense and aerospace industry, Santor Nishizaki