Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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    Kiss and tell: Exploring the association between attachment representation and the sexual encounter

    Year: 2015, 2015
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Lai, Hay-Yui Veronica, Thesis advisor (ths): Scharfe, Elaine, Degree committee member (dgc): Humphreys, Terry, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>It has been proposed that individuals often form a romantic attachment to their sexual partners. However, there is little understanding of the role of sexual behaviours in an attachment relationship. This study aims to explore the effect of attachment representations on sexual behaviours during foreplay, intercourse, and afterplay. In two studies, individuals (N = 478) and couples (N =… more

    Help Wanted: Attachment, Help-Seeking Attitudes, and Help-Seeking Behaviour Among University Students

    Year: 2015, 2015
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Bumbacco, Carly Alexandria, Thesis advisor (ths): Scharfe, Elaine, Degree committee member (dgc): Navara, Geoff, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>The purpose of this thesis was to explore the role of attachment in university students' help-seeking process using both a cross-sectional and mixed methods study. In the cross-sectional study, I explored whether help-seeking attitudes mediated the relationship between attachment and help-seeking behaviour. As expected, the relationship between secure and preoccupied attachment and… more

    CTRL + ALT + DEL: A Dark & Interpersonal Perspective of Cyber-bullying

    Year: 2015, 2015
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Morrison, Kristen, Thesis advisor (ths): Scharfe, Elaine, Degree committee member (dgc): Coughlan, Rory, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>With the expansion of the internet, there are a number of opportunities to engage in cyber-bullying behaviour, however, to date, only a few studies have examined interpersonal predictors of cyber-bullying. The purpose of this research study was to explore relationship and personality factors associated with being a bully and/or a victim. The first goal of this study was to develop a… more