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Perceptions of Some Environmental Press Characteristics of the College Ofeducation, University of Illinois (Urbana)
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Horticulture Therapy for Persons with Dementia; Effects on Engagement and Affect
… for persons with dementia using the theory of environmental press Utilizing horticulture as a treatment modality, the therapist can either modify the environment or the person's competence level or both to assist persons to reach the desired Adaptation Level (AL). The AL represents an …
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Student perceptions of university faculty on the length of enrollment of university students
… and college affiliation. Measures of student environmental press, characteristics of faculty, student-faculty interaction, and faculty concern for teaching and student development were independent perceptual variables. Other independent variables related to development of a major, average …
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Designing Cognitive-Friendly Kitchens: A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Visual Accessibility and Adaptive Technology for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
… Load Theory, Self-Determination Theory, and Environmental Press Theory. Three complementary studies were conducted. The first study used a within-subject experiment with eleven older adults with MCI in a real kitchen, comparing open shelving to closed cabinets using eye-tracking, …
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Environmental Adaptations and Agency: An Ecological Reframing of Design and Implementation Practices for Disability
… for discussion. Utilizing an ecological and environmental social science framework, this dissertation explores the integral role of the user (and their unique environments) in the adaptation acquisition process.</p> <p>Inclusion of user input in design and implementation processes may …
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Analyzing families' hopes and expectations for gifted education programs.
… (ECT) model of talent development; namely the environmental press and socio-cultural mediation experienced by the gifted student as a result of family choices exercised in pursuit of their education. Additionally, I delineated an important connection between and throughout the two papers to …
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Resistance Training for Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Feasibility of Program Implementation, Appropriateness of Participant Engagement, and Effects on Physical Performance and Quality of Life
… and overall independence. Working from the environmental press model, a 12-week strength training intervention was designed to both support participants' continuing abilities and meet varied needs. Tailoring the environment helps optimize participation, which is essential if participants are …
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What is Going on in Adult Day Services (ADS) in Taiwan?: An Examination of Social and Physical Environments in Two Centers
… of ADS centers in Taiwan. I utilized theories of environmental press, place rules, and the total institution to shape my research framework. Using ethnographic data from two ADS centers with 270 hours of observations and 23 interviews with staff and clients, I analyzed staff-client interactions …
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A Mixed Method Assessment of Horticulture Therapy Programming for Persons with Dementia: An Exploration and Analysis of Processes and Outcomes
Engaging persons with dementia in meaningful activities supports well-being; however care staff are challenged to identify activities that are developmentally and generationally appropriate in a group setting. In this study, I compared a randomly assigned treatment group (HT) to a comparison group …
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An Integrative Approach to Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces in Dementia-Care Units
… is an evident gap in the research regarding the environmental needs of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and the design of therapeutic outdoor spaces for these persons. With the rapid growth of the aging population, appropriate outdoor spaces will become essential …