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Explorations and comparisons of actual, ideal, and ought forgiveness definitions : a Q-methodological study /
(Brock University, 2006-05-19)Numerous definitions of forgiveness have been proposed in the literature (e.g.. North, 1987; Enright, Freedman & Rique, 1998), most ofwhich are based on religious or philosophical notions, rather than on empirical evidence. ... -
Explorations of Intramolecular [5+2] Cycloadditions of Ring-Constrained Vinylcyclopropanes
(Brock University, 2014-09-19)The first example of a [5+2] cycloaddition reaction wherein the olefin of the vinylcyclopropyl moiety is constrained in a carbocycle was explored, and possible reasons on the lack of reactivity of the substrate were ... -
An exploratory descriptive study of factors influencing students to seek or not to seek personal counselling on a college of applied arts and technology campus located in Southern Ontario /
(Brock University, 2005-06-04)This descriptive-exploratory study examined factors which were perceived by students at a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) campus as influencing them in choosing to come or not to come for personal counselling ... -
Exploratory study : exploring the effectiveness of a literacy-based intervention with children with language impairments
(Brock University, 2009-03-09)Research points clearly to the need for all concerned stakeholders to adopt a preventative approach while intervening with children who are at-risk for future reading disabilities. Research has indicated also that a ... -
An exploratory study for the discovery of non-invasive hepatocellular carcinoma biomarkers among high-risk hepatitis C virus infected patients
(Brock University, 2009-01-28)Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a major healthcare problem, representing the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Chronic infections with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and/or Hepatitis C virus (HCV) ... -
An exploratory study of nurses' perceptions of their action learning experience /
(Brock University, 2007-06-29)Each year, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requires all registered nurses and registered practical nurses in Ontario to complete a Reflective Practice learning activity. In doing so, nurses are expected to perform ... -
Exploring Academic (Di)stress and Help-Seeking in Faculty of Education Students
(Brock University, 2013-09-04)This is a study of education students’ conceptions of and experiences with academic stress and help-seeking. The study explored teacher education and Master of Education students’ academic stress by examining causes of ... -
Exploring an emotion intervention for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder /
(Brock University, 2006-07-14)The purpose of this multiple case study was 1) to explore the effectiveness of an emotions recognition program for preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and 2) to investigate one parent's perception of the ... -
Exploring authentic leadership : a narrative case study
(Brock University, 2009-01-28)The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth, life history examination of the leadership qualities of the President of a for-profit sport organization and explore this individual's leadership development within ... -
Exploring Body-Related Experiences among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
(Brock University, 2014-09-25)Using modified constructivist grounded theory, the purpose of the present study was to explore body-related experiences, specifically body image, in people with spinal cord injury. A total of nine participants (five women, ... -
Exploring Capacity Building of Ontario Dental Hygiene Educators During National Curriculum Reform
In times of educational change, educators are given the task of implementing new initiatives that meet the needs of a changing environment; yet, they are often dismissed from developmental phases of the reform. This top-down ... -
Exploring Chinese-Canadians' perspectives on health : a quantitative study
(Brock University, 2009-01-28)Chinese have unique perspectives on health and illness, which is mostly umecognized by western medicine. Immigration may contribute to problems with health consultations, inconvenience, and dissatisfaction. As the largest ... -
Exploring critical-care nurses' perceptions about critical thinking /
(Brock University, 2007-06-29)The influx of nurses to the critical-care environment is continuous. In many workplaces, the nurses who are new to critical care are also newly graduated nurses. These new critical-care nurses and their critical-care ... -
Exploring domination and subordination in high school physical education /
(Brock University, 2006-06-04)This is a critical qualitative inquiry into secondary school students' experiences of power relations within physical activity and physical education settings. More specifically the study examines the reproduction ofpower ... -
Exploring exploration : career identity development and temperment /
(Brock University, 2007-05-21)Career identity exploration is a central component of the lives of undergraduate university students. Although students are encouraged to explore, it is unclear whether different methods of exploration are better suited ... -
Exploring female graduate students' multifaceted and intersecting roles and identities in a complex educational milieu /
(Brock University, 2008-06-09)This qualitative phenomenological investigation explored six female Master of Education students' critical understandings of their identity and role negotiations, and their perceptions of environmental conditions that ... -
Exploring Gifted Adults' Perception of Giftedness in their Pursuit of Graduate Education
(2013-03-26)This qualitative study explores 8 gifted adults' perceptions of their own giftedness and how those perceptions influenced their pursuit of graduate education as revealed by retrospective interviews. This study serves to ... -
Exploring Healthcare Experiences of Transgender Individuals
(Brock University, 2015-01-06)The purpose of this study was to explore how transgender individuals were supported to navigate the healthcare system to achieve positive healthcare experiences. A single case study was conducted in Southern Ontario, which ... -
Exploring Life History Strategies in Adolescence; Attachment, Personality, and Bullying
The purpose of the present study was to apply a component of Evolutionary Theory, termed Life History Strategy (LHS), to the study of bullying. The current study aimed to highlight the relationship between environmental ... -
Exploring multiracial/cultural identities through mothers' voices /
(Brock University, 2001-05-21)This study explored the experiences of mothers of multiracial/cultural children within the context of family, school, and community. Three categories of mothers of multiracial/cultural children were interviewed privately ...