Master's Theses
2023
Bejda, Miranda L. | Chair: Dr. Nathan Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/101
Conceptualizing asexual identities.
Cooke, Madalyn | Chair: Dr. Nichole Huff | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/103
Attitudes of therapists surrounding sand tray therapy with adults.
Del Moral, Edith | Chair: Dr. Nathan Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/102 Exploring the therapy experiences of Latinx individuals working with non-Latinx therapists.
Heaney, Claire Catherine | Chair: Dr. Nathan Wood | Available at <spahttps://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/106
Portrayals of family resilience in webcomics during the covid-19 pandemic: A thematic analysis.
King, Krystal N. | Chair: Dr. Alex Elswick | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/107
Exploring the distinction between support and enabling in families with substance use disorder.
Nickell, Claire Elizabeth | Chair: Dr. Nathan Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/105
Your problem or our problem: How clients' evaluation of the problem affects therapeutic progress in therapy.
Steering, Elizabeth | Chair: Dr. Nichole Huff | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/104
Assessing 4-H and its circle of courage in a psychiatric residential treatment facility: A case study.
Beier, Julia | Chair: Dr. Alexander Vazsonyi | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/98
Personality and coping in response to traumatic experiences in emerging adult women.
Mortara, Talley | Chair: Dr. Nathan Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/100
Stressful events: Where dyadic coping and romantic attachment meet.
Buerkle, Tera | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/89
A qualitative examination of the agency of women in their 30s and 40s who use dating applications.
Burns, Kara | Chair: Dr. Nathan Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/90
Exploring the effects of colorism on relationship quality.
Kidwell, Morgann | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/93
Sexual expression and self-confidence in long-distance relationships.
Lance, Mary Katherine | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/88
The lived experience of hope in the midst of recovery from a substance use disorder: A phenomenology.
Rodrigo, Tiyani | Chair: Dr. Hyungsoo Kim | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/91
Financial literacy and retirement preparedness in Sri Lanka: Evidence from private sector employees.
Watkins, Ciara | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/94
Birth mothers’ experiences of support before, during, and after adoptive placement.
Lemaster, Melinda | Chair: Dr. Alexander Vazsonyi | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/95
A comparative study of stress, trauma, well-being, and future orientation among community college students.
Emotional closeness within romantic relationships: Is there transmission between generations?
Hadorn, Gabrielle | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/84
Parenting from prison: Perceptions of incarcerated parents' ability and influence.
Johnson, Emily Marie | Chair: Dr. Bruce Ross | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/82
Stress and cancer treatment: How a family’s adaptability and cohesion affects financial stress.
McClure, Trenton | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/83
The relationship of self-esteem on pornography viewership and relationship satisfaction in German couples.
Murdock, Melinda | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/80
Race-related stress, resiliency, and relationship quality in Black couples.
Otto, Kirstie | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/81
Does parental stress influence parent-child sexual communication?
2019
Cornu, Matthew | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/75Caregivers of parents with Alzheimer’s disease: Quality of life for caregivers: Perspectives & family dynamics.
Hayes, Kristina M. | Chair: Dr. Alex Vazsonyi | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/69
Maternal relationships, bullying, and deviance: A comparison of adolescents with and without medical conditions.
Mortis, Bailey | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/73
The effects of parental divorce and remarriage on emerging adult’s romantic attachment styles.
Parkinson, Dallin | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/70
How does he do it? A phenomenological study of men’s experience as teaching-family model providers.
Samuel, Jane D. | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/76
Beyond telling: A phenomenology of adoptive parents' adoption communication openness with early adolescents.
Tang, Yabin | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/71
Defining infidelity and identifying offending spouses.
2018
Glenn, Stephanie | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/61Effects of father absence on age of sexual activity and current stress and attachment levels of young adult women.
Goderwis, Allison | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/60
Healthcare providers' perceptions of pregnant women.
Grasson, Caitlin Marie | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/66
Exploring factors facilitating sexual self-disclosure for women.
Kaiser, Ellen | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/62
The association between smartphone use and emotional intelligence on romantic relationship satisfaction among young adults.
Marsh, Keiara A. | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/63
Analyzing attitudes toward stayover relationships among emerging adults.
Patrick, Laura Marika | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/57
Attachment styles and the Michelangelo phenomenon: Role of individual differences in interpersonal growth striving.
Sitton, Michael S. | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/59
"Dad, do you want to play with me?" The impact of fathers who make time for play.
Vowels, Matthew James | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/58
The application of spectral and cross-spectral analysis to social sciences data.
2017
Campbell, Alyssa | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at https://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/54Rape myth acceptance: A vignette approach.
Christian, Sarah | Chair: Dr. Amy Kostelic | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/52
Body image impacts on sexual experiences.
Elswick, Alexander | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/51
Emerging adults and recovery capital: Barriers and facilitators to recovery.
Hannan, Joseph | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/50
Formative evaluation of a family cooperation board game.
2016
Baity, Cortnie | Chair: Dr. Jennifer Hunter | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/36Healthy reintegration: The effectiveness of military teen adventure camp participation on adolescent perceptions of self-efficacy.
Bortz, Patrick | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/44
A formative evaluation of a smart phone application for couples: The affectionate gesture planner.
Cui, Guangyi | Chair: Dr. Alex Vazsonyi | Available at: http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/47
Do beliefs about sex behaviors mediate the link between parent-adolescent communication about sex and risky sexual behaviors?
Dwanyen, Lekpoh | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/40
Postpartum depression: The effects of a video-based intervention on knowledge and stigma.
Gassova, Zuzana | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/39
Characteristics and ethics of e-therapy websites with marriage and family therapists.
Hardin, Teresa | Chair: Dr. Donna Smith | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/41
Educational experiences of foster children and communication patterns of key stakeholders: The foster parent perspective.
King, Jessica | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/48
How therapists use and choose mindfulness to treat trauma: A review of three major issues.
Norwick, Jillian | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/35
"Don't have sex, you'll get pregnant and die!": Female university students' experiences with abstinence-only education.
Novakova, Lucia | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/37
Perceptions in predicting actor and partner sexual and relational satisfaction in couple relationships.
Oliver, Katherine | Chair: Dr. Claudia Heath | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/46
College educated, African American women's marital choices.
Parrett, Dayna | Chair: Dr. Ken Culp III | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/38
Family dinner across generations: My how times have changed?
Pinsky, Ilana | Chair: Dr. Nate Wood | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/43
Attachment quality and sexual satisfaction and sexual functioning in romantic relationships of combat veterans
2015
Aiello, Erin | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/25How do perceived gender roles influence the number of attempted medical interventions of infertile couples?
Jenkins, Toby Q. | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/26
Husband's Response to Infidelity.
Jury, Katherine H. | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/30
Adult adoptee coping and resolution of adoption related ambiguous losses.
Krizova, Katarina | Chair: Dr. Claudia Heath | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/28
ADHD children and mental health service use: Maternal determinants.
Kusisto, Laura | Chair: Dr. Trent Parker | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/31
The impact of video chatting on idealization and disillusionment for long distance dating couples.
Pendleton, Kassidy | Chair: Dr. Trent Parker | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/24
Female adolescent's experience of their therapist crying in therapy.
Stillwell, Marla C. | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/22
Cultivating partnerships between community leaders and service agencies to provide support for military families.
2014
Armes, Stephanie E. | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/17The mindfully attached therapist: Factors that predict and prevent the development of compassion fatigue.
Dooley, Brigitte A. | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/11
Attitudes toward assisted reproductive technology: The effects of gender, relationship status, age and sexual orientation.
Ernsberger, Staci | Chair: Dr. Amy Hosier | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/18
Death acceptance in widowhood.
Gresham, Haley | Chair: Dr. Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/15
Practice patterns of equine assisted psychotherapists.
Hellmann, Joanne N. | Chair: Dr. Donna Smith | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/19
Social and psychological factors related to the career exploration process of young adults.
Hendricks, Katelyn B. | Chair: Dr. Donna Smith | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/16
Graduates' perspectives on transition from college graduation to the workplace: A qualitative approach.
Setari, Ryan R. | Chair: Dr. Bob Flashhman | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/14
Summative evaluation of the high school financial planning program in rural Kentucky.
Sonntag, Courtney | Chairs: Drs. Trent Parker & Ron Werner-Wilson | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/21
A guy walks into a bar . . . : Exploring the use of humor in therapy.
Thompson, Amber A. | Chair: Dr. Jason Hans | Available at http://uknowledge.uky.edu/hes_etds/13
Romantic relationships in the context of parenting children with autism.