Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Exploring the timing and depth of discussions of traumatic material and the stages of change in psychotherapy: a case study, Lauren A. DesJardins
Examining the occurrence of verbal and non-verbal positive emotional expression during discussion of interpersonal trauma in psychotherapy: a case study, Whitney A. Dicterow
From isolation to collaboration: a new perspective on school leadership, Bois Paula Du
Augmented hands-on: an evaluation of the impact of augmented reality technology on informal science learning behavior, Karen J. Elinich
Social media as a venue for personal learning for educators: personal learning networks encourage application of knowledge and skills, Linda S. Eller
The implementation of corporate downsizing by human resource managers, a phenomenological study, Denise Fazio
Student-led conferences: perceptions held by parents of children attending a Christian elementary school, Angele’ Foster-King
Religious and spiritual beliefs, practices, professional attitudes and behaviors of clinical and counseling psychology interns, Jeanette Francis
Exploring individual self-awareness as it relates to self-acceptance and the quality of interpersonal relationships, Camille Fung
Transformational leadership styles of organizational social network leaders as observed by fully employed Pepperdine business and leadership students, Eric Hilary Furlong
Leadership capacity for succession and sustainability in a family-owned private school, Fiorella Gambini
A study of early childhood education teachers' level of education, compensation, work environment and retention, M. Elida Garcia
The perception of new principal support as described by experienced principals of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, Michael R. Garcia
Women's social networking: steps that organize low-technology users with emergency needs, Jon O. Gary
Drivers of member advocacy and detraction in credit unions: key contributors to net promoter scores, Neil Goldman
Redesign of job analysis in a global organization, Jessica Gomez
Factors related to special education teacher job commitment: a study of one large metropolitan school district in Southern California, Joseph David Green
Significant traits, characteristics, and qualities of high effective United Methodist Church clergy, Grant John Hagiya
Parental involvement in middle school mathematics, Ligia Varela Hallstrom
A preliminary study of negative social triggers of anger: gender differences among adolescents, Carrie Hastings
A case study of user adoption of enterprise technology at XYZ Media Company, Holli A. Hudson
Childhood sexual abuse and adulthood mortality in veterans treated for combat-related PTSD, Caroline M. Kelly
Positive emotions: an informational workshop, Rebecca M. Kessler
Challenges of neuropsychological testing with Asian American adults: a critical review of the literature, Heejin Kim
The role of process consultation and appreciative inquiry in the coaching model at Los Angeles Universal Preschool, Karel Kreshek
How husbands can support their wives in achieving weight management goals: the development of a self-help resource, Christi Lynn Kush
Special education in Christian schools: post-professional development support, Julie M. Lane
An autoethnographic case study of a manager experiencing professional transition, Jean Ann Larson
Childhood physical abuse and adulthood mortality in treatment-seeking male veterans with combat-related PTSD, Anna F. Leshner
A study of the innovation, creativity, and leadership skills associated with the college-level millennial generation, Melinda Lester
Enhancing cognitive behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety disorders: a parent manual, Anna L. Lock
Organizational change effectiveness a case study in customer-alignment structures for employee engagement and service delivery, Emily C. Logan
Assessing in-kind middle school teachers' concern about & use of SOARS: School Online Assessment Reporting System, John M. Marion
Muslim female leadership, Maliha Marri
The perceptions of middle and high school students participating in a school-based mentoring program, Annette Marie Marshall
Factors affecting teachers' level of technology implementation in a Texas private school, Billie J. McConnell
The role of mentoring in the identification and selection of college student unions/activities careers, Kathleen K. McIntosh
Personality types as an indicator of online student success and retention, Ben P. Meredith
An exploration of the influence of the psychological contract as an explicit agreement in executive teams in Mexico, Bortoni Alejandro J. Molina
Female Fortune 1000 board members: a phenomenological study, Margaret Moodian
Exploring the moral underground: self-organizing teachers in the complex adaptive system of a school, Jennifer Moore
Effect of work-life balance on the self as instrument, Soumya Naidu
The role of digitally native, nonprofit news media in the future of American journalism: an exploratory study, Rebecca Coates Nee
Analysis of two urban middle schools: factors affecting student achievement, V. Douglas Neufeld
Building and leading a culture of collaboration: an analysis of the influence of a company's social networking tools on employee collaboration, Sheri Lynn Nugent
Conflict and the path to resolution in global virtual teams, Nicole O’Hay
Storytelling strategies for leading change in university prestige, Matthew T. Paden
Supervisory alliance and countertransference disclosure of psychology doctoral students, Shirley N. Pakdaman
Creating the organizational conditions that enable and support a shared approach to leading school change, Danette Parsley
The relationship between personal strengths of chief executive officers and their control of labor in non-profit hospitals, Dennis J. Patterson
A case study of students entering writing courses at College of Sequoias, Jill Andrea Peck
Giving voice to strengths: migration stories of Armenian immigrants and refugees, Ani A. Pezeshkian
A phenomenological study on the perceptions of university professors regarding the philosophical orientations underlying the assessment-driven model of education, Stephen Pietrolungo
A case study of e-learning initiatives in New Zealand's secondary schools, Allison Powell
The role of emotional intelligence in achieving success for women in engineering and technology, Kim-Elisha Proctor
Simple rules leaders use to guide their organizations during times of rapid change, Kristine Quade
Transformational leadership and personal development: the impact of the Youth Citizenship Seminar on former participants, Keichea LaShun Reever
An exploration of the accreditation self-study process from the perspectives of organizational effectiveness, Troy Lee Roland
The relationship between emotional intelligence and pastor leadership in turnaround churches, Jared Roth
Identity as the foundation for change in school systems, Amy E. Scalia
Parental substance abuse and adulthood mortality in treatment-seeking male veterans with combat-related PTSD, Kerri E. Schutz
Retention and advancement of African American women into senior leadership positions in high technology companies, Odetta Scott
The board and CEO: an analysis of roles, relationships, and performance expectations in Christian school governance, Lorynn K. Selby
Intimate partner violence and group therapy: the voices of Latino men, Rogelio Serrano
Leading a successful change effort at the school level, Sindy Samantha Shell
Evaluation of the Youth Development Project: a school and community based intervention program for at-risk youth, Mike Sherman
Identifying the challenges and support needs of Baby Boom mothers middle managers, Audrey Sloofman
Cultivating 21st century competencies in a virtual worlds learning environment, Terry K. Smith
How executive coaches use the results of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to develop their coachees, Dave Stachowiak
I am here - are you there? Sense of presence and implications for virtual world design, Vicki Suter
Interdisciplinary authentic assessment: cognitive expectations and student performance, Jenni M. Taylor
Teachers' perceptions of professional learning communities in public schools on Saipan, Jessica Yumiko Sakairi Barcinas Taylor
A qualitative program evaluation of a structured leadership mentoring program at a large aerospace corporation, Romney P. Teller
Influence of social support and intimate partner abuse in African American mothers' substance use, Shaquita Tillman
Listening to the voices of preschool aged children experiencing homelessness: a qualitative approach, Maureen Turner
A comparative case study of microfinance organizations serving Los Angeles County, Melinda Louise Valente
The effectiveness of knowledge sharing and collaboration in creating high performance work teams, Gelder Susan Van
In search of best practices: a case study of a volunteer-led nonprofit organization's failure to deliver aid, Leah Weiner
A systemic perspective of stress in emergency medical personnel: emergency medical technicians and firefighters, Rob W. Wennerberg
Acceptance promoting and hindering interactions in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, Laura D. Wiedeman
An untold story: African American women founders of private and charter high schools, Sharon Wilson
Examining the impact of the cultivation of presence on autonomy, Hai Wright
Nonprofit capacity: a comparative case study of capacity building in community-based organizations, Valerie K. Wright
Dying and cultural meaning: recommendations for psychological support of Korean Americans, Jung Yi
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
How women of color conceptualize and cope with their history of childhood sexual abuse: a preliminary investigation, Michele Archambeault
Indian psychology: the connection between mind, body, and the universe, Sandeep Atwal
Executive coaching and personal brand: coach training, coach mastery, and client satisfaction, Heather Backstrom