• The Spillover Effect:Assessing the Impact of Dyadic Cohesion on the Association Between Anger/Irritability Trauma Symptoms in Fathers and Family Conflict Behavior 

  Williams, Rolonda Kierra Renee' (2018)

  Prior research in the field of family science and family therapy has employed a narrative surrounding mother’s contributions to family dynamics and family functioning. Researchers have also consistently examined the mental ...

• Couples Coping with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: A Mixed-Methods Study of Family Strengths 

  Young, Jennnifer Louise (2018)

  Using mixed methodology involving qualitative and quantitative data, this dissertation fills gaps in knowledge regarding psychosocial implications for families living with the genetically-transmitted Li-Fraumeni cancer ...

• Assessing the Relationship of Muslim-American Identity with Practices in Mate Selection: Familial Involvement and the Intention to Marry 

  Al-Mansur, Rafee (2018)

  Muslim Americans may experience conflict between societal norms and the values of their religion with respect to mate selection. Whereas American norms prioritize autonomy and love, Muslim societies prioritize family and ...

• SELF-COMPASSION AMONG WOMEN WITH ABUSE EXPERIENCES: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT 

  LeVine, Naomi (2018)

  Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue that affects the physical and mental health of its survivors. Because of the severity of the outcomes, it is important that clinicians understand potential risk and ...

• EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN WITH ANOREXIA NERVOSA IN COMMITTED ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY 

  Krenz, Natalie (2018)

  Eating disorders (EDs) significantly affect an individual’s quality of life and have the highest mortality rate of all psychological disorders. Therefore, understanding EDs is imperative for researchers and treatment ...

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