Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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eng
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Copyright for all items in the Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
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What's it Take to Get a Novel Metaphor Around Here? Exploring Potential Contributors to Novel Metaphor Production

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Year: 2025, 2025
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Johnston, Kiera, Thesis advisor (ths): Im-Bolter, Nancie, Degree committee member (dgc): Agostino, Alba, Degree committee member (dgc): Arsalidou, Marie, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Metaphors are a ubiquitous component of communication, which are either conventional (familiar) or novel phrases. Metaphors are useful for discussing abstract concepts such as emotions that can be difficult to discuss literally, and as such benefit social relationships (Nippold et al., 2017). Research on contributors to novel metaphor production is limited and previous methodologies have… more

Differentiate and Conquer: Associations Between Self-Other Differentiation and Adaptive Capacity in Clinic-Referred and Typically Developing Adolescents

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Year: 2025, 2025
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): French, Alisa, Thesis advisor (ths): Im-Bolter, Nancie, Degree committee member (dgc): Bickle, Korri, Degree committee member (dgc): Eastabrook, Jennifer, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This study investigates associations between self-other differentiation (the ability to distinguish and coordinate the self and other perspective during social problem-solving) and specific ego functions (reality testing, judgement, sense of reality, object relations, and synthetic-integrative function) from a cognitive perspective in two groups of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. One… more

No Risk, No Reward: Does Shame Impact Youth Risk-Taking Behaviours and its Outcomes?

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Year: 2025, 2025
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Anthony, Taylor Ashley, Thesis advisor (ths): Eastabrook, Jennifer M, Degree committee member (dgc): Im-Bolter, Nancie, Degree committee member (dgc): Fredericks, Kaitlin, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Risk-taking (e.g., dangerous driving, substance use) rises during adolescence and can result in both adaptive consequences (e.g., social acceptance) and maladaptive consequences (e.g., alcohol poisoning, premature death). Adolescents also experience an increase in self-conscious emotions, including shame. Shame-prone adolescents may engage in risk-taking to cope with negative self-… more