Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Education.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Effects of an auditory versus visual stimulus on reaction and response time during countermovement and squat jumps, Russell K. Lowell
The impact of financial aid awards on Alabama community college student success, Theresa V. Mays
Beyond the classroom: Leveraging P-12 education brand equity to cultivate community capitals and drive economic growth in rural Mississippi, Patrick Braden Miller
The effect of teacher efficacy on career technical education program participation in select Mississippi schools, Lori Parkman Nail
Humblebragging as a self-promotional strategy on social media, Sangwon Na
The impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainings and study/work abroad experiences on the ability of staff and faculty to build systems of support for international students, Alina Fasirovna Nigmatullina
The digital divide among urban university students in the post-pandemic era, J. B. Oleet
Third-grade Choctaw students’ perceptions of an in-school Choctaw language and culture program, Amy L. Pauls
Examining special education programming through the lens of upper elementary and high school general education teachers in select black rural schools in Mississippi - Do they feel prepared to serve?, Natasha Michelle Porter
A comparison of reading fluency interventions: Group Repeated Reading and Rapid Read, Michelle Renee Poynter
Inclusion: Survey of Mississippi general and special education teachers view and experiences in an inclusion classroom, Patricia Ratliff
Traditional and nontraditional community college student mental health, Jenny R. Sanders
Adverse childhood experiences, behavioral problems, and the role of positive childhood experiences, Scout Savoy
International student-athletes' agency, authorship, and voice at U.S. higher education institutions, Malia Nicole Schimminger
An updated secondary education program strengthening literacy instructional capacity through targeted coursework and teacher residency, Kaleb Andrew Smith
An examination of teacher candidates’ planning processes as they seek to integrate technology into disciplinary literacy instruction, Kimberly O. Smith
Determining the impact of incorporating National Board standards during pre-service experiences on teacher success, future National Board certification, student growth, and teacher retention., Michelle Leigh Stubbs
Special educators’ attrition and retention in the post-COVID-19 era: A systematic literature review, Brandi J. Young Sumrall
Understanding Black student affairs professionals’ perceptions of racialized incidents in sorority and fraternity life, Ashley LaShi Swift
Theory, school policy, and practices in education and culture in a classroom setting for minority students, Philip Turner
How teacher-student relationships affect child and adolescent resilience, Tashina R. VanderWoude
"We don't say that, Margaret!" : Narratives of white women admissions officers and their exploration of whiteness and white racial identity, Kelsey Aline Walker
Three rival versions of physical education: A MacIntyrean analysis of the field, Clayton Michael Whalen
Choosing a foundational mathematics course in higher education: How is the decision made?, Heather Marie Wood
Serving students with specific learning disabilities: Identifying prevalent eligibility practices in Mississippi, Phyllis Marie Yucatonis
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Examining the impact a bus driver attendance incentive program had on bus driver attendance in a rural Mississippi school district, Samuel B. Allison
Philosophies of Mississippi college readiness programs, Cory Ellis Bailey
Examining the impact that a modified school calendar had on teacher attendance in a rural Mississippi school district, James W. Carlisle Jr.
Experiences of school administrators and teachers: Challenges and promising practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, Helen Teresa Hyde Carter
Teachers’ perceptions of teacher incentives on district attendance incentive programs and their impact on improving overall teacher attendance, Ginger Hearon Cockrell
Faculty experiences facilitating study abroad, Francis Edmond Dechert
The effectiveness of PBIS for students who have Behavior Interventions Plans, Valeria Shaunta Fortune-Wilson
Predicting how science self-efficacy and identity contributes to postsecondary STEM degree selection, Bo Jason Hayes
Marxist analysis of social and economic narratives in childrens' cartoons, Shane McGregor
Cameroonian immigrant youths: Perceptions of influences on educational attainment and outcomes in American schools, Marlise De Paul Ngassam
Taking care of what matters: How student involvement and characteristics relate to senior student sense of belonging, Kayla Pineda
Examining shifting factors predictive of health center utilization on college campuses using the ABM theoretical model, Kimberly Loren Reynolds
Disabilities in higher education: The impact of the disability resource center at Mississippi State University, Brecken Rush
Increasing graduate school enrollment in a shrinking applicant pool: A look at factors influencing college choice, Lindsey Erin Storey Shelton
The experiences of teachers in predominantly Black schools, Kennetra Smith
Evaluating the utility of trial-based functional analyses of inappropriate mealtime behavior: A comparison of identified functions across functional analysis methods, Meredith Huff Staggers
Does Mississippi school principals’ age, race, gender, educational attainment, work experience in education, or evaluation scores influence accountability points?, Braxton Dywayne Stowe
Novice teacher perceptions of induction supports provided during the first year, Keri James Tawater
Evaluating the GREET-STOP-PROMPT intervention in decreasing racial disparities in school discipline, Alexandra Utley
College preparedness. Narratives of transitions from high school to college., Chelsey LuAnn Vincent
The impact of institutional culture on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in higher education, Kenna Spiller Vowell
Effects of Parkinson’s disease on motor asymmetry, Deborah Mazanek Watson
Evaluating teachers’ perceptions of the social validity of psychological report writing styles, Adam Weseloh
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Evaluating virtual training methods to train caregivers of individuals with CHARGE syndrome to conduct brief functional analyses conditions, Megan N. Anderson
Metabolic profiling of firefighter plasma using 1H NMR platform following curcumin, ketone supplementations and carbohydrate restricted diet benefits for oxidative stress suppression, Richard Eugene Baird
The impact of high- vs. low-load resistance training on measures of muscle activation, strength, body composition, and hormonal markers, Marissa Laina Bello
Non-classroom involvement among rural community college students: An application of Tinto and Astin’s models, William Johnson Bowlin
The effects of professional experience on ethical profiles of housing and residence life staff, Sirena L. Cantrell and Sirena L. Cantrell
Evaluating Math to Mastery using brief experimental analysis procedures, Gianna Gambera
Examining the barriers to building multicultural competence of school psychology graduate students, Jasmine C. Gray
The effect of childhood maltreatment on psychotherapy effectiveness in adulthood: Implications for counselors, Michael Hillerman
Teachers’ perceptions of using social media for classroom instruction in secondary schools, Beverlee Jackson
Mobile learning: Examining the relationships between the use of mobile devices and student performance in ELA and math within technology and non-technology districts, Gabrielle S. Jones
The impact of teacher diversity on student outcomes, Kristie White Jones
A biomechanical approach to prevent falls in ergonomic settings, Sachini Kodithuwakku Arachchige
Critical (Re)approach to higher education admission policy: The impact of open enrollment policy implementation, ShirDonna Yvonne Lawrence
Evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral skills training to increase stranger safety skills in adults with intellectual disabilities, Lauren M. Meyers
Early college high schools and community college partnerships: Perceptions of community college administrators in Mississippi, Zachary W. Moulds
Academic misconduct: Its importance to persistence and graduation, Tabor Lancaster Mullen
Extended school closure: The perspectives from a rural school community, Ha Nguyen
Using stimulus equivalence to improve portion size estimates in emerging adults with developmental disabilities, Laura M. Quintero
Training future teachers to conduct trial-based functional analyses using virtual video modeling and video feedback, Jasmine R. Sorrell
The use of single-subject research design for assessment, evaluation, and research in higher education, Jordan C. Spencer
Assessment of postural, locomotor, and physical fitness status in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Alana J. Turner
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experience of parental caregivers for children with severe epidermolysis bullosa, Michael J. Valentine
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Multi-cohort examination of sedentary behavior, physical activity, and metabolic syndrome, Robert Edward Booker Jr.
A study of adult learners' satisfaction and engagement in online courses using web 2.0 technologies and the impact on their digital literacy, LaMetrius Daniels
Using BST to increase interview skills among emerging adults with autism via telehealth, Johnna L. Dowdy
Exploring the use of virtual reality to train pre-service teachers to implement a trial-based functional analysis, Lyndsay A. Fairchild
Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms impacting caregivers of children with CHARGE syndrome, Matthew A. Ferrigno
Virtual reality and postural control: The virtual moving room paradigm, Hannah R. Freeman
Sport venue quality: Measurement, and its impact on spectator’s sustained consumption intentions, Dae Eun Kim
The impact of natural disaster exposure on students' externalizing and internalizing behaviors, Irmarie Cruz Lopez
Effective classroom management strategies, professional development needs, and policy recommendations for reducing discipline infractions, Jennifer Annette Maness
Macronutrient intake: A multi-sport study of female division I collegiate athletes, Ffion Price
Metacognitive self-regulated learning processes in computer and print reading assignments among elementary students in grades 2-5, Katerina Sergi
TRIO program: How community college TRIO participation can enhance academic success for university transfer students, Micah Samuel White
Retention of the female, Hispanic, adult education ESL learner in community college adult education classes, Kimberly Lott Wilson
Selected factors associated with administrators' leadership behaviors and school accountability, Mary Nell VanDevender Woolery
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
An assessment of collegiate instructors’ perceptions of the use of web-conferencing for online instruction, Maresha Evett Allen
ACT Reading performance and science performance: The influence of science teachers’ self- efficacy and emphasis of terminology strategies during instruction, Sophia Bailey-Suggs
Evaluating the effects of perceived student race on preservice teachers’ perceptions of situation severity and requests for student assistance, Nashedra Barry
Facilitating the emergence of convergent intraverbals with children with ASD using various sequences of prerequisite skills training, Alexander Clarke
Career paths, responsibilities, barriers, and affirmations of exemplary female elementary school principals, Stacie Collins
The effects of positive behavior interventions and supports on the number of discipline referrals and academic achievement of fourth and fifth grade students, John A. Daves Jr
Age-related effects on hemispheric lateralization and motor asymmetry: An EEG study, Qun Fang
Sedentary behavior levels and patterns in men and women with intellectual disability, Supreete Ghosh
The impact of campus environment perceptions and sense of belonging on the persistence decisions of students at a rural community college, Crystal T. Henry
