Master's Theses

Master's Theses

 
The Master's Theses Collection contains manuscripts written by Fort Hays graduate students dating from 1930 through the present. Theses submitted after 2009 are Open Access. Works prior to 2010 may be limited to on-campus access due to copyright restrictions. Please contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu for questions regarding access to individual works.

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Theses from 2005

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An Exploratory Study of the Rate of Academic Engagement and Social Skills for Children with Emotional Disturbances Within the Resource Room, Inclusion Setting, and the General Education Classroom, Sarah L. Whitford

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Rapprochement in Clay: An Establishment or Renewal of Harmonious Relations, Thaveeslip Nimchanya

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A Meta-Analysis of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Across Variable Populations and Settings, Katherine Miller

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Relational Aggression in Young Adolescent Females, Jeannine S. Bergsma

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False Memory and the Drm Paradigm: The Relations of Recall and Recognition with Stress and State-Trait Anxiety, Yolanda Salinas

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The Latino Student Perception of Their Experience at Fort Hays State University, Sonia Esquivel

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Mud Slinging : Frequency of Negative Television Advertisements Used by Campaigns Affiliated with the Two Major U.S. Political Parties, Daniel L., Koster Jr.

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Effectiveness of Public Relations Textbooks Utilized in Saudi Arabia's Colleges and Universities, Abdolazeez R. Attalep

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Embodied Attraction : How Body Postures Can Influence Attraction, Darin J. Challacombe

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Differential Energetic Demands of Chiropteran Maternity Roosts as Determined by Diet, Shauna R. Marquardt

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Characterization of an Environmental Bacterium by 16S Rrna Sequence Analysis, Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopy, Lance Thurlow

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Mentoring, Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay of Novice Midwestern Hospital Staff Nurses, Carrie A. Konen

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The Effect of Flexibility Training on Flexibility Power and Agility in Female Athletes Participating in Track and Softball, Curtis Lauterbach

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Nurse Empowerment and Job Satisfaction in Rural Kansas Hospitals, Dee Ann Rundell

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The Relationship of Professional Self-Concept of Staff Nurses and Intent to Stay at Current Job Position, Karen Lee Aten

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Auditory Processing Abilities of Adult Male Offenders, Elizabeth D. Cline

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3-D Seismic Interpretation in the Catherine Oil Field Area of Ellis County, Kansas, Matthew L. Dreiling

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Inspiration: Artifact, Jonathon Russell

Theses from 2004

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Natural History and Status of the Exploited Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus Viridis) in Western Kansas and a Herpetofaunal Inventory of the Smoky Valley Ranch, Logan County, Kansas, Curtis J. Schmidt

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Assessment of the Spread and Distribution of Old World Bluestems (Bothriochloa Spp.) at Local and Landscape Scales, Rachel A. Knight

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Subliminal Messages: Do They Really Affect People's Behaviors and Motivational States?, Trevor D. Stapp

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Communication Image: A Survey and Analysis of Communication Methods Used by a Rural Non-Profit Organization, Allison Sosa

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Burnout in College Seniors, Karen A. McCullough

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The Larson Consonant Sound Discrimination Test : Reliability and Validity Data for Third Through Sixth Grade Students, Jennifer B. Karnatz

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Population Characteristics of the Introduced White Perch (Morone Americana) in the Ninnescah River System and Assessment of Community Structure After Invasion, Eric R. Johnson

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Anatomy of Camarasaurus Lentus (Dinosauria: Sauropoda) from the Morrison Formation (Late Jurassic),. . ., Takehito Ikejiri

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Understanding Student Information Systems in Kansas Community Colleges, William E. Genereux

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Attrition and the Presence of Hardiness in Nursing Students, Tena M. Elwood

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The Relation Between Severity of Disability and Postsecondary Plans, Toni Marie Alstrom

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An Observational Study of How Elementary Non-Disabled Students Are Academically and Behaviorally Affected by the Inclusion of a Student with Mental Retardation in the General Education Classroom, Denise L. Boone

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Students Diagnosed with Adhd and the Effects They Have on the Behavior of Regular Education Middle School Students, Christina Robben

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The Correlation Between Students' Perceptions of Their Body Image and Communication Apprehension, Heather Alexander

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Resilience, Optimism, and Meaning, Amanda William

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Effects of Blood Enhancement Techniques on Short Tandem Repeat (Str) Analysis, James Newman

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Detection and Delineation of a Dispersed Chloride Plume in Russell County, Kansas, Roger L. Moses

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Ambulatory Care Clients' Perceptions of Spiritual Needs in a Rural Nurse Practitioner Clinic, Julie A. Brull

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Perspective, Dee Ann Erway

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Perspective, Mun Cheen Lee

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The Relationship Between Self-Care Agency and Health-Promoting Behavior in Women with Chronic Illness, M. Annette Adelhardt

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Clouds of The Rising Sun : Japan's Chemical Weapons Program During World War Ii, Nicholas A. Krehbiel

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Redefining Sexuality and Marriage : Lillian Harman and Lucifer, The Light-Bearer, 1886-1910, Erin J. Hammer

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Reading Comprehension Growth in Fourth Through Sixth Grade Students Utilizing Maze Procedures, Kirsten R. Jones

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Biogeographical Relationship of the Plains Pocket Gopher (Geomys Busarius) and the Yellow-Faced Pocket Gopher (Cratogeomys Castanops) in Kansas, Justin D. Hoffman

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Transforming Mandatory Reporting to Quality Improvement: Best Practices for Patient Safety and the Public, Lanita Karst Smith

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Competitive Ability of Native Grasses and Non-Native (Old World Bluestems; Bothriochloa Spp.) Grasses, Cheryl D. Schmidt

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Spirituality and Coping Strategies in Certified Nephrology Nurses, Anne Christine Seaton

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The Relation of Personality Traits and Motives in College Athletes, Will J. Stutterheim

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Relationships Between Variables and Practical Nursing Students' Program Success, Wanda Schumacher

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A Comparison of Behaviors Displayed by Elementary, Middle School, and High School Students with Mental Retardation in Regular Education and Resource Rooms, Sara Merritt

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Aggression in Preschool Children: Gender and Cultural Differences, Angele M. Woydziak

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Negative Space, Amber Hampton

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Negativ ) ( Space, Travis R. Schlitter

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Self-Esteem of Inmates Who Participate in a Dog Program, Darci Wederski

Theses from 2003

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Working Conditions and Staff Nurse Retention in Rural Healthcare Organizations, Rebecca A. Brown

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Computer Mediated Communication: Does It Liberate Individuals, Or Construct Groups? A Narrative Integration of the Cues-Filtered-Out Theory and the Social Identity Model of Deindividuation Effect, Eric L. Pfeifer

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Antifat Attitudes and Body Image, Sara Runnion

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Effects of Road Construction and Bull Thistle (Cirsium Vulgare) on the Plant Communities of Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, Margaret A. Kritsch

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Women and the Workplace : An Examination of Attribution Theory and Body Image, Brandy L. Feltis

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A Comparative Study of Adhd Students in General Education and Resource Room Settings, Kerri L. Axman

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An Exploratory Study of Behaviors Emitted by Grade School, Middle, School, and High School Students with Emotional/Behavior Disorders in General Education and Resource Room Settings, Jennifer D. Bain

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Life and Body, Andrea R. Blehm

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The Effects of Instructor Personality and Other Instructor and Course Characteristics on Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness, Jennifer L. Walter

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Albert Bell Earthlodge Site, Sheridan County, Kansas: A Geophysical Exploration Survey, Levi B. Short

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Barriers to Diabetics' Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose, Audrey L. Arends

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Nurse Satisfaction with Work in Rural Hospitals, Christine M. Morgan

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A Ground-Magnetic Study of Rose Dome, Woodson County, Kansas, Caroline A. Davis

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Life Satisfaction and Self-Worth of Parents with Behaviorally Disordered Children : The Effect of Parental Motives, Amy L. Duncan

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Path To Glory : Women on Indian Missions in Kansas, 1824-1870, Susan D. Brenn

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Perceived Levels of Collaboration and Nurse Practioner Satisfaction in Primary Care Practice, Rhonda Schenk Pitts

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Transformational Nursing Leadership and Work Effective Environments in Rural Acute Healthcare Organizations, Rhonda R. Zenger

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Nursing Staff Empowerment and Critical Thinking in Rural Acute Care Facilities, Robyn Rene Burwell

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Adviser Awareness of the Kansas Student Publication Act (1992), Latisha D. Haag

Theses from 2002

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Male-Male Competition and Mating Success on Leks Attended by Hybrid Prairie-Chicken, Matthew R. Bain

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Pcr Cloning of Chick Noggin, Jennifer F. Hackney

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Changing Things, Sang-Su Lee

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Civil Religion Rhetoric in Ronald Reagan's 1981 & 1985 Inaugural Addresses, Kenneth E. Troyer

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Phylogeography of Tamiasciurus Hudsonicus in Colorado, Lacrecia A. Johnson

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Taxonomic and Taphonomic Study of a Sauropod from the Brushy Basin Member, Morrison Formation (Jurassic), Utah, David R. Schmidt

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Identification of High School Students with Learning Disabilities Attitude of Inclusion in Southwest Kansas, Bryan B. Quillen

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Acculturation Attitude : Its Relation to the Psychosocial Adjustment of Hispanic Adolescents with an Immigrant Background, Courtney Olsen

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Phrenology in Blue: Investigating Origins, Jayson K. Taylor

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Associate Degree Nursing Students' Critical Thinking, Sandra Tabor

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Anger in the Teenager with Type I Diabetes Mellitus, Karen Trible

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Analysis of the Structural Geology in the South Desert of Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, Christopher Pellowski

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Academic Performance of Students Within a Culturally Diverse Intermediate School: A Comparison of Students Exhibiting Bullying Characteristics to the Class Norm, Dayna Reinhart

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Cross Cultural Equivalency of the Defining Issues Test 2 : A Study of American and Greek Populations, Sofia Karamavrou

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Detectability of Salt-Affected Soil Anomalies in North-Central Oklahoma Using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Data, Daryl W. Ebbert

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Broken Promises and False Hopes : Japanese Policy and Attitude Towards Allied Pows During the Second World War, Dale L. Harwood

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The Decline of Southwestern Kansas: A History of Groundwater Management in Southwestern Kansas, Curtis Stevens

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The Relations of Age Spacing and Attitudes of Adult Sibling Relationships, Elizabeth B. Berning

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Relationship of Fundamental Motives to Psychological Needs, Well-Being, and Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation, Thomas Brad Chapin

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Use and Effectiveness of College Athletes' Strategies for Coping with Burnout Symptoms, Gavin K. Thorne

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Estimating Coastal Erosion Along the Potomac River Using Aerial Photography, Remote Sensing, and Gis/Gps, George Washington's Birthplace National Monument, Virginia, Sarah A. Derouin

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The Relation Between Adult Attachment Styles and the Amount of College Students' Perceived Stress, Nichole C. Fuller

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The Internet's Role in Crisis Communication: A Case Study of a Small Rural Telecommunication Company and Internet Service Provider, Tamara J. Wellbrock

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An Exploratory Study to Determine Whether Communication Apprehension Increases in Boys and Girls Between First and Eighth Grades, Barbara J. Baldwin

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Touched, Nancy K. Flax

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Resiliency Theory and Alternative Education : An Outcome Study, Lena M. Kisner

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The Role of Consciousness in Determining Etiological Factors of Schizophrenia and Multiple Personality Disorder : A Move Toward a Neurology of Consciousness in Determining Mental Illness, Steven T. Kindsvater-Novak

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Student Attitudes Toward Diversity and Perceived Campus Climate, Courtney L. Paulson