Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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tula:etd
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Collection
Language
eng
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1 item
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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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ADHD Symptomatology Across Adulthood: Stability and the Impacts on Important Life Outcomes

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Henning, Colin, Thesis advisor (ths): Parker, James D. A., Degree committee member (dgc): Summerfeldt, Laura J., Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Objective: To improve on several methodological issues and research gaps regarding current literature investigating the stability of ADHD symptomatology across adulthood and relationships between the two core ADHD symptom dimensions (i.e., inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity) and multiple life outcomes in adults. Method: A large sample of postsecondary students were initially… more

The Relationship Between Precarious Employment, Behaviour Addictions and Substance Use Among Canadian Young Adults: Insights From The Quinte Longitudinal Survey

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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ansah, Augustine Owusu, Thesis advisor (ths): Parker, James D. A., Degree committee member (dgc): Summerfeldt, Laura J., Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This thesis utilized a unique data-set, the Quinte Longitudinal Survey, to explore relationships among precarious employment and a range of mental health problems in a representative sample of Ontario young adults. Study 1 focused on various behavioural addictions (such as problem gambling, video gaming, internet use, exercise, compulsive shopping, and sex) and precarious employment. The… more

Predicting the Pursuit of Post-Secondary Education: Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence in a Longitudinal Study

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Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Dave, Hiten, Thesis advisor (ths): Parker, James D. A., Degree committee member (dgc): Keefer, Kateryna V., Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Trait Emotional Intelligence (EI) includes competencies and dispositions related to identifying, understanding, using and managing emotions. Higher trait EI has been implicated in post-secondary success, and better career-related decision-making. However, there is no evidence for whether it predicts the pursuit of post-secondary education (PSE) in emerging adulthood. This study… more