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Showing 1 to 20 of 39 for “"interaction (sociology)"”.
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Marijuana Users in Their Own Words: Explaining the Continuation and Cessation of Habitual Marijuana Use
This study is a qualitative examination of twenty current and former users of marijuana, using in-depth interviews as the units of analysis. The relationship between the participants’ perceived costs and rewards, type and amount of linguistic accounts used, as well as frequency of use are explored …
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The ‘fluidity’ of beings portrayed through human-robot interaction: an analysis of human-to-Roomba robot relations
… consider the implications of people’s increasing interactions with technological objects and further investigate different areas of human-robot emotional connection.
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A Content Analysis of A&E's Hoarders
<p>The interest in hoarding has peaked since its first clinical definition in 1996 and is evident by six television shows centered on the topic. This thesis reports the results a content analysis of two seasons (21 episodes) of the popular T.V. series A&E’s <em>Hoarders</em>. People rationalize …
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Beyond Cyberpessimism and Cyberoptimism: The Dual Nature of Social Network Site Interaction.
… this study suggests a more nuanced judgment: interaction viewed as social exchange reveals that individuality is often promoted though can occasionally be hindered; while most exchanges are ill-suited for sustaining interpersonal value, they ironically facilitate enhanced trust; and finally, …
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Examining the Prevalence of Bullying Among Biracial Children in Comparison to Single-Race Children
<p>Bullying is an issue that has a presence felt by individuals residing all across the United States. There is not one universal accepted definition of this problem, but the types of bullying are as diverse as the individuals who are affected. This study looks at an under researched demographic of …
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Me, Myself, & Identity Online: Identity Salience on Facebook vs Non-Virtual Identity
… that is similar, yet distinct, from face-to-face interactions. Facebook offers a unique avenue for people to control their presentation of self, while maintaining reflexive features. This study this study explores the notion of a particular “Facebook role” while specifically addressing front stage …
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Socialization in Chinese Academic Immigrants' Conversion to Christianity
… Christianity using the perspectives of symbolic interactionism and social exchange theory. The research data are drawn from observation and interviews. Fourteen Chinese student converts were interviewed. The analysis focuses on the interaction between recruits and Christians. Results supported …
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Muslim Perceptions of Human Rights in the Light of Culture, and the Need for Human Rights Education
<p>Studies have pointed out that human rights education (HRE) can help improve cultures and social life by empowering individuals, groups, and communities. HRE can also push cultures to change their perspectives toward other human beings and their own rights. Yet it may be important to consider a …
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Cyberbullying, General Strain Theory, and the Moderating Effect of Anonymity in College Students
<p>Cyberbullying is an intricate and ever-evolving form of bullying. Little is known about how cyberbullying is perpetrated at the collegiate level. Applying a General Strain Theory framework, the current study aims to assess the role of six university-related strain elements as possible predictors …
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Withstanding Cruel Teasing: Does Dispositional Mindfulness Fortify Target Immunity?
<p>Cruel teasing can be pernicious for targets' psychological health. In this thesis I examined the extent to which trait mindfulness might mitigate the negative psychological effects associated with cruel teasing. Correlation results confirmed cruel teasing history related significantly and …
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Examining the Sociocultural Experiences of Cherokee Nation Citizens in Athletic Competition and Sport
<p>The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the sociocultural experiences of Cherokee adults in athletic competition and sport. Specifically, following a qualitative design, fifteen participants were interviewed about their personal experiences in athletic competition and sport while growing …
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Disclosure, Social Reactions to Disclosure, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Adult Child Sexual Abuse Victims.
<p>Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a frequent problem in American society associated with a wide range of negative mental health outcomes. Some evidence suggests that disclosure may moderate the relationship between CSA and mental health. However, the specific reactions a victim receives following …
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Forgiveness Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Locus of Control in a College Sample.
<p>Although forgiveness has been associated with reduced anxiety in several studies, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder, the potential association between forgiveness and obsessive-compulsiveness has been generally unexplored. The current study examined the association between …
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Texting Versus Talking: Age Sex and Extroversion as Predictors of Frequency and Preference Among an Undergraduate Cohort.
… as a means of avoiding others during co-present interaction. Findings reveal that age is the strongest predictor of text messaging, with younger respondents being more likely to text. The study also finds that women prefer texting, while men prefer voice calls. Age affects preference as well, …
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Liberty, Post-Colonialism, and RuneQuest: the discourse of Imperialism in tabletop RPGs
<p>Post-colonial scholarship on Tabletop RPGs observes a clear problem with Dungeons & Dragons; that its system, setting, and rules utilize and reinforce colonial frameworks, primarily race and civilization, for the purpose of entertainment and storytelling. Developing fields of scholarship on …
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