Human Development & Family Science Masters Papers
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Impacts of Technology on Families: Development of a Series of Newsletters to Educate Parents and Children about the Significant Contributions and Negative Aspects of Technology
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The purpose of this paper is to review research regarding technology's impact on families today. This paper reviews new and varied technologies, such as cell phones, the Internet, video games, and television, and their ... -
Fathers Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Development of a Father Training Course
(North Dakota State University, 2010)The purpose of this paper was to review research on the issue of fathers raising a 111 child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and outline the development of a father training course for such families. The ... -
A Professional Development Plan for Educators Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Transitioning into Standard Childcare Settings
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Standard childcare centers are continuing to become more inclusive to individuals of all abilities. Transition plans from specialized services such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) often include discharge criteria and a ... -
Freedom High
(North Dakota State University, 2022)In this paper, I am proposing an alternative education high school for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, Freedom High. Freedom High combines counseling, family involvement, positive youth development, and ... -
Medical Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Concerns for Middle Aged and Older Manitobans
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Middle-aged and older adults make up the largest growing proportion of medical cannabis users in Canada, as well as the largest proportion of the population to vote in the last federal election (Elections Canada, 2020; ... -
A Case Study on Assessing Quality of Life in a Resident of an Assisted Living Facility
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Lorna (a pseudonym) is an 81-year-old African American female who resides in an assisted living facility in a small town in southern Kentucky, where she was born. She has some minor health issues, and her family alleges ... -
Supporting Youth Living in Family Homeless Shelters
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Supporting youth living in family homeless shelters is important as these families face multiple barriers in their lives. Youth have many strengths that they build upon which can be useful as they bounce from home to home. ... -
Resource Directory for Mid-Life and Older Women in the Fargo – Moorhead – West Fargo – Dilworth Metro
(North Dakota State University, 2016)The purpose of this project is to identify and compile information on public/private resources, services, and supports that will assist a vulnerable population of women, aged 50 years and older, living in the Fargo/Moorhead ... -
Caregiver Stress : First Person Accounts of the Perception and Utilization of Support Services
(North Dakota State University, 2015)The majority of care for older adults is provided in the home. Many studies show that the daily demands placed on informal care providers produce high degrees of strain and stress. In an effort to reduce the over-arching ... -
Factors Associated With Turnover Rates of Certified Nursing Assistants in Long-Term Care Facilities: The Impact on Residents and the Implementation of Empowered Workforce Strategies
(North Dakota State University, 2015)This paper reviews factors associated with high turnover rates of certified nursing assistants employed in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Adults 85 and older are the main consumers of LTC services. It is projected that ... -
Confronting Prejudice: Identifying Factors of Nontarget Confrontation
(North Dakota State University, 2014)The research question for this project sought to identify factors that encouraged people to stand up to people who were discriminating against others. Seventeen students who had previously stood up against other people ... -
Caregivers and Environments for People with Dementia
(North Dakota State University, 2014)This paper is a report of a study to investigate the perceptions of caregivers regarding the effects of environments on the independence of a family member with dementia living in the home. The majority of persons with ... -
Promoting Positive Youth Development: A Crash Course for Youth Ministers
(North Dakota State University, 2014)This paper explores the role religion can play in the Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach to youth development. The relevant literature suggests there is a missing link between youth workers in religious institutions ... -
Development of a Newsletter Series on the Parenting Concerns of Asian Indians in the United States
(North Dakota State University, 2013)The purpose of this paper was to review research on the parenting concerns faced by Asian Indian parents in the United States. This paper reviews issues such as the impact of cultural differences on Asian Indian parenting ... -
The Role of Three Factors in Community Mobility for Rural Older Adults
(North Dakota State University, 2012)This paper will identify mobility options leading to quality of life for older adults who live in rural communities. This paper will create an assessment plan to determine the current status and needs for transportation ...
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