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Knee Problems in Young Adults
… prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity in younger adults. Therefore, it is important to investigate whether they are risk factors for knee disorders among young adults. This thesis explored the epidemiology of knee problems in young adults. A literature review, using systematic methods, …
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Intergenerational Congruence in Chinese American Young Adults
… framework to understand how second generation young adults locate themselves within the larger cultural context to construct an individual ideology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Chinese American young adults between the ages of 18-24. Family and cultural experiences influences …
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COGNITION, MODALITY, AND LANGUAGE IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS
… and cognition (i.e., working memory) in healthy young adults. In Experiment 1, we used a computational approach to examine discourse measures in spoken and written English. We achieved >90% accuracy in binary classification (e.g., spoken/written). In Experiment 2, we took a behavioral approach, …
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Media Multitasking and Executive Functioning in Young Adults
… was to determine the relationships between young adults executive functioning and media multitasking. This was addressed through the systematic exploration of executive functioning utilising behavioural performance tasks, informed by Diamond’s (2013) executive function framework that details …
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Failures in adaptive locomotion in healthy young adults
<p>Young adults fall most frequently when walking, and trips account for 25% of these falls (Heijnen & Rietdyk, 2016). Common approaches to understanding tripping include the examination of behavior when a stationary obstacle is crossed successfully, or to deliberately trip the participant with a …
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OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE
<p>This study examined the outcomes for young adults in Extended Foster Care. Extended Foster Care is a relatively new program within the Child Welfare system, which provides services for former foster youth between the ages of 18 and 21 to become more successful, independent young adults. Before …
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Attention-memory interactions in children and young adults
… that memory shows protracted development into young adulthood, then declines in older adults. In this thesis, I propose that this developmental trajectory is a result of age-related changes to attentional control, which affects associative memory performance in children and older adults. To …
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Educational and vocational disengagement in autistic young adults
… to adulthood poses a great obstacle for many young people with special educational needs (SEN), including autism spectrum conditions (ASC). It is known that those with a SEN are overrepresented among those disengaged. Specifically, autistic young people are over twice as likely to be ‘not in …
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Risk attitudes and affective states among young adults
… attitudes and chance attitudes profiles among young adults using data from a novel behaviour modification programme targeted at young adults in South Africa. Risk attitudes are estimated structurally by assuming a stan-dard power utility function for the risky prospects they face in the risk …
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Opioid overdose trends in children, adolescents and young adults
… pandemic. While trends have been documented in adults, there is a need to examine these patterns among younger populations. Aim: This study analyzes opioid overdose mortality in children, adolescents, and young adults to examine trends in opioid overdose mortality within these populations. The …
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Economic consequences of cancer in adolescents and young adults
Cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYAs), defined as those aged 15–39 years, occurs during a critical developmental period as individuals exit educational roles, establish careers, and achieve financial independence. This makes AYAs vulnerable to significant disruptions in their economic …
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Cognitive Functions in Young Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Background: Anxiety and worry are central symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) that have been theorized to negatively impact cognitive functions. However, most of the research has focused on threat-related or emotionally-charged stimuli, and a surprisingly small number of investigations …
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The Potential Impact of Dance for Disabled Young Adults
… 2014). A dance class designed for disabled adults was trialed with eight participants in ten classes over five weeks. This class design, rooted in a disability rights model, provides dance training as taught in a typical dance studio. Results from nine hours of video, three hours of recorded …
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Media Influence On Young Adults Sexual Attitudes And Behaviors
… used a survey to examine these relationships in young students at a large southeastern university. The researchers targeted freshmen, many in their first semester, for this study to get the best measure of attitudes, before they were influenced by college life. In addition to examining the …
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The Detection of ADHD and Malingering in Young Adults
… the past 20 years, an increasing number of adults and college students have self-referred for ADHD evaluations. With the rise in adult ADHD evaluations, there has been increased concern that a proportion of these adults may be malingering the symptoms of ADHD to receive external incentives …
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Young adults' perceptions of community violence experienced during adolescence
… phenomenon, the aim of this study was to explore young adults’ perceptions of community violence that they experienced during adolescence. The study formed part of a group research project, in which individual researchers conducted studies in different geographical areas in South Africa. With …
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Relations Between Alcohol Use And Migraine Among Young Adults
Migraine is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders diagnosed throughout the world and can be extremely disabling, with many economic, social, physical and psychological health costs. Many environmental and physiological factors have been shown to precipitate migraine, including stress, …
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Relationship Between Health And Sports Participation in Young Adults
This study examines the relationship between young adults' health and their participation in traditional sports and action sports. Research indicates that traditional sports promote wellness and provide participants with benefits in physical health, psychological wellness, and social skills (Taks & …
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Human Flourishing in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
<p>Survivorship of adolescents and young adults with cancer (AYAC) has for the last decade been a critical issue in pediatric oncology. Some studies have emphasized the importance of a positive health approach for AYAC, enhancing strengths and resources necessary to successfully address life-long …
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Tales and testimonies of transformational learning in young adults
… of the process of transformational learning in young adults, ages 16-24, working as lifeguards in the aquatics environment. Data were collected through a progressive interview and focus group format. Eligibility to participate in the study was determined through real-time experience with a …
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