Theses & Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations by graduate students in the Department of Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
How Rural Identity, Self-Reliance, and Stoicism Relate to Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Iowans, Taylor Brown Open Access Thesis
Traumatic Brain Injury and Public Stigma: The Effect of Perceived Responsibility, MacKenzie Grenko Open Access Thesis
Perceived Parental Acceptance and Minority Stress as Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Emerging Adults, Kieran R. Luedke Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Suspected vs. Diagnosed Mental Illness, Race, and the NGRI Plea, Alexa Roudabush Open Access Thesis
Predictors of Attitudes Towards Transgender People in India, Rishika Sheetal Singh Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Intervening for a Depressed Peer: The Effects of Resilience Empathy, and History of Depression, Brendan Weed Open Access Thesis 2024 Award
Do We Want Them to Understand Each Other? Perceptions of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty Open Access Thesis
Intimate Partner Violence Stigma: The Intersection of Race and Socioeconomic Status, Antoinette Fleming Open Access Thesis
“Fitting in and Doing Well”: Assessing First-Generation College Students’ Motives, Belongingness, and Academic Behaviors, Lacie K. Hines Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Perfectionism Among Emerging Adult Men and Women, Karissa Jensen Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Can White Nationalist Rhetoric Increase Prejudice Toward Mexican Immigrants?, Nathan Lewey Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Mindful Eating, Physical Health, and General Well-Being in the U.S., Yuan Ling Looi Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The Impact of Imagined Interactions and Mindfulness on Anxiety in Romantic Relationships, Alyssa R. McCoy Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The Relationship between Spirituality and Resilience: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion, Tenzin Nyima Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Dual identity, self-esteem, and well-being in Tibetan refugees, Tenzin Urgyen Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Psychopathy and emotion regulation: The mediating role of motives and goals, Morning S. Baker Open Access Thesis
Mental illness stigma toward Black and White elite male athletes, Nicholas William Clark Thesis (UNI Access Only) 2023 Award
The association between parent and adult child severe mental illness stigma: The effects of gender, relationship quality, and contact, Taylor Joyce Courier Open Access Thesis
Not our problem: Ingroup glorification facilitates moral disengagement and exclusion, Matthew Gunderson Open Access Thesis
Effects of perceived reach on ratings of media bias, quality, and agreement, Matthew Sedlacek Open Access Thesis
Grit, sense of belonging, and student involvement: keys to mental health for LGBTQ students in higher education, Emma Welch Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Public perception of adults with ADHD in the United States: Stigma vs. strengths, Peyton S. Barton Open Access Thesis
Hedonic and eudaimonic happiness: Their associations with well-being and the influence of age and culture, Hiroki Hirano Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Examining individual differences in attitudes toward the insanity defense, Dominique M. Kornely Open Access Thesis
Quality and quantity of social support in college students with ADHD symptomatology, Chloe J. Reeble Open Access Thesis 2022 Award
Redefining what's manly: Using masculine attributes to describe counseling services for men, Riley Nicholas Rodemaker Open Access Thesis
Associations between insecure attachment style and borderline personality disorder: The role of sleep disruptions, Elijah Schaefer Thesis (UNI Access Only)
How HPA stress response relates to anxiety: Sex differences and estradiol, Carrie Shea Open Access Thesis
Effects of exposure to video games on sexual harassment, Chelsea Renee Washburn Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Negative halo effects in parent ratings of ADHD and conduct problems, Helena Frances Alacha Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Challenging social systems under the threat of pollution: Replication and extension of Eadeh and Chang (2019), Dylan J. Pieper Open Access Thesis
Pluralistic ignorance of campus norms, Evan Stilgenbauer Open Access Thesis
Self-stigma and disclosure of depression in the workplace, Bailey Rose Holm Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Doctoral psychology students' attitudes toward evidenced-based practice, Jordan Ashley Newburg Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Are the deaf stigmatized?, Christina M. Fortuna Thesis (UNI Access Only)
ADHD symptoms and non-suicidal self-injury in the college transition, Anna Marie Garner Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Therapist self-doubt when facing severe psychopathology in adolescent males, Zachary Mark Meehan Open Access Thesis 2019 Award
Beyond "Born This Way": Reconsidering trans narratives, Ashley Elizabeth Meyers Open Access Thesis
The impact of sexual assault on sexual risk-taking, Melanie Alison Reyes Open Access Thesis
Motivation to call police: The exploration of racial and risk averse motivation, Alivia Lauren Zubrod Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Barriers to seeking psychological help among Iowa's registered sex offenders, Sage Comstock Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The moral motivations of negative attitudes toward transgender people, Hailey Annette Hatch Open Access Thesis 2019 Award
Resilience in undergraduate students: The relation between personality, social support, and cortisol levels, Elisheva Joy Havlik Open Access Thesis
Women in STEM: does role congruence affect major choice and retention?, Alba Karuni Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Gender differences in perceived stigma among sexual minorities and their related health practices, Sara Kay Richardson Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Intergroup contact theory and global perspective in students who study abroad, Salomi Aladia Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Exploring relational self-efficacy: The influences of shyness and attachment, Jake Daniel Kuklinski Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Gender differences in cognitive dissonance reduction strategies for partner's physical attractiveness, Lijing Ma Open Access Thesis
Obsessive-compulsive disorder stigma: Accurate and inaccurate portrayals in electronic media, Camille Mirabelle Marie Thesis (UNI Access Only) 2018 Award
Perceptions of transgender populations: An educational module to increase knowledge and reduce negative attitudes, Dacia Kay Oberhelman Open Access Thesis
Gender differences associated with combat-related and military sexual assault-related post-traumatic stress disorder, Marjorie Perkins Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Sick of deviants: How the behavioral immune system may impact responses to violated norms, Neal G. Pollock Open Access Thesis
Anthropocentrism, the other face of patriarchy: an investigation into patriarchal attitudes and perceptions of non-human nature, Alexis St. Claire Open Access Thesis
Psychoeducational module to promote knowledge and reduce stigma towards recreational marijuana users, Stephanie J. Strong Open Access Thesis 2018 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The effects of control threat on women's acceptance of benevolent sexism and traditional gender roles, Zheng Li Open Access Thesis
Labeling of religious non-believers: The effect of the "atheist" title on moral judgments about non-theists, Brock C. Rozich Open Access Thesis
The impact of cognitive map quality and expert testimony on juror decisions and perceived credibility of eyewitnesses, Justin Parker Simmons Open Access Thesis
Up close and personal : Examining the role race plays in public perceptions of law enforcement, Olivia K. Thompson Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Perceived relational evaluation : biological, psychological, and physical health correlates, Emily Christina Banitt Open Access Thesis
Predictors of racial prejudice : a meta-analysis of the influence of religion and political orientation, Kristin Ann Broussard Open Access Thesis 2016 Award
Different levels of negative emotions and their impact on prosocial behavior, Tsamchoe Dolma Open Access Thesis
Injunctive and descriptive norms effect on physical activity, Monica Lynn Ehn Open Access Thesis
The dual role of self-enhancement : protection and stigma, Corina Evelyn Klein Open Access Thesis
Identification of sluggish cognitive tempo by pre-service teachers, Rachel Elizabeth Meisinger Open Access Thesis 2016 Award
A model for measuring the contribution of form to perception of biological sex in point-light actors, Michael Mintz Open Access Thesis
Predictors of job satisfaction and organizational commitment in a library employee survey, Brandon Heath Schipper Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The influence of the single stereotype on moral judgments, Peng Zhang Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Perceptions of changes in diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders in DSM-5: Parents, school professionals, and mental health professionals/trainees, Nathalie Claire Dubois Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Do offenders' life goals reflect locus of control and personality traits?, Luci L. Dumas Open Access Thesis
Gender differences in self-concept consistency and career choices under stereotype threat, Asha Ganesan Open Access Thesis
Violent video games and aggressive behavior: mortality salience and the hostile attribution bias, Paden R. Goldsmith Open Access Thesis
Testing implications of the general theory of crime, Kirstin Denise Kerr Kramer Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Examining the overlapping features, co-occurrence, and sex differences, Brittany Lewno Open Access Thesis
Anger, relationships, and intimate partner violence in emerging adults with and without ADHD symptomology, Gina Marie Sacchetti Thesis (UNI Access Only)
School and juvenile justice personnel's perceptions of dangerousness regarding adolescents with mental illness, Amber Lynne Schramm Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Intraindividual personality change: Situational influences, patterns of change, and frequency-based measurement, Carol Tweten Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
The Role of Self and Parental Criticism in Non-suicidal Self-Injury, Brooke Aleece Ammerman Open Access Thesis
Predicting commitment for those in military relationships, Darrina Sofia Bledsoe Open Access Thesis 2014 Award
Language as a social reality: The effects of the infantilization of women, Chelsae R. Huot Open Access Thesis
Social and cultural influences on alcohol drinking habits among native American college and university students across the United States, Wayva Waterman Lyons Thesis (UNI Access Only) 2015 Award
Effects of anger and impulsive traits on non-suicidal self-injury, Ashley S. Zellhoefer Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Self-defeating behaviors in sexual offenders: Exploring factors of social support and motivation to change, Cassie Rose Nieman Open Access Thesis 2013 Award
Circulating and organizational testosterone and the perception of dominance, Jon C. Pedersen Open Access Thesis 2014 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Cultural Tolerance of Americans in Canada, Benjamin Campbell Barclay Open Access Thesis
Language exclusionary behavior and attitudes toward immigrants, Christine L. Bennett Open Access Thesis
Status is fine for the in-group but out-group members watch out: Examining an optimal model of face processing using eye-tracking, J. Daniel McCarthy Open Access Thesis 2011 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
The Effects of Different Types of Background Music on Preschoolers’ Aggressive Classroom Behavior, Marissa Anne Arnett Open Access Thesis
Employee Personal Wellness Programs: Benefits and Barriers to Participation, Amanda Bakeris Open Access Thesis
The effects of Indian-accented English and need for cognition on message evaluation: A field study, Duoc V. Nguyen Open Access Thesis 2011 Award
A test of TMT: Mortality salience and avoidance of worldview threats, Taylor Wayne Wadian Open Access Thesis 2010 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Pain stages of change: Variations in pain acceptance, catastrophizing, and emotional distress across a model of readiness for behavior change, Melinda J. Collingwood Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Employee Engagement as a Mediator of the Relationship between Management Support and Job Performance and Turnover, Liliya Akbulatova Open Access Thesis
Life Threatening Communication: Assessing Suicide Threat and Its Relation to Psychological Factors in Adolescent Inpatient Sample, Jennifer Bailey Open Access Thesis
The effects of facial attractiveness, weight, and immediacy on social influence: A test of dynamic social impact, Melinda Bullock Open Access Thesis 2009 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, Conformity, and the Psychology behind Body Modification, Brianne Renae Arends Open Access Thesis
The Relationship between Sexual Behavior and Relational Aggression in College Students, Hiliary Baethke Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Sticks, stones, & stigmas: A social-cognitive account of stereotype threat mechanisms, Michael C. Philipp Open Access Thesis 2006 Award
Emotional intelligence as a protective factor for risk behavior in adolescence, Nicole Renee Skaar Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
The effects of social identity salience on the cohesion of demographically diverse groups, Michael Anderson Open Access Thesis 2004 Award
Culture from chaos: The formation of social norms from the dynamic self-organization of individuals' attitudes and behavior, Jerry G. Cullum Open Access Thesis 2005 Award
