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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Academic Procrastination, Self-Regulation, Anxiety and Personality (ASAP): 'Some' Day is not a Day of the Week

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Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Pyman, Daisy Mae, Thesis advisor (ths): Smith-Chant, Brenda, Degree committee member (dgc): Fournier, Neil, Degree committee member (dgc): Keefer, Kateryna, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Academic procrastination is analogous to a common cold: pervasive and with no established cure. Students experience repercussions that are not inclusive to academic performance, but rather, are experienced across mental, physical, social and emotional domains as well. While this necessitates treatment, much of the behaviour has yet to be explained. In the current study, a state approach… more

Reconnecting the Heart and Spirit: Making Meaning of Traditional Healing Experiences with Anishinaabe Individuals in Resolving Trauma

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Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Stevens, Nancy, Thesis advisor (ths): Newhouse, David, Degree committee member (dgc): Smith-Chant, Brenda, Degree committee member (dgc): Baskin, Cyndy, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This research explores key themes emerging from the question of the meaning Anishinaabe individuals attach to utilizing traditional practices and ceremonies to address their own trauma. The contributors share their stories, which are deeply rooted in relationships. The methodology of this research is also rooted within an Indigenous paradigm; storytelling is a core feature of… more

Facilitating Self-Regulation through Physical Activity

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Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Thompson, Rachel E, Thesis advisor (ths): Im-Bolter, Nancie, Thesis advisor (ths): Smith-Chant, Brenda, Degree committee member (dgc): Agostino, Alba, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Self-regulation skills have been connected to positive school success and increased academic achievement (McClelland, Acock, & Morrison, 2006). One recently explored method to aid students in their ability to self-regulate is physical activity (Becker, et al., 2011). The purpose of this study was to explore the facilitation of self- regulation through physical activity via access to… more

Problem-Solving and Cognitive Flexibility in Older Adolescents and Young Adults

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Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Mead, Jillian Nicole, Thesis advisor (ths): Im-Bolter, Nancie, Degree committee member (dgc): Agostino, Alba, Degree committee member (dgc): Smith-Chant, Brenda, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Ill-structured problems have changing components that solvers need to adapt their solutions to. Well-structured problems have strict, well-defined procedures, and solvers must know which procedures to apply and when. Research has suggested that these two types of problems utilize different problem-solving skills. The current study focused on the relation between ill-structured… more