Browsing UW-Superior Masters Theses by Title
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Message in a Bottle: An Analysis of Modern Perfume Usage as a Nonverbal Communicator
(2016-03)The purpose of this study is to shed light on modern fragrance usage, particularly as a method of nonverbal communication. Qualitative interviews were conducted to determine if women between the ages of 20 and 50 have a ... -
A Mindful Way to Heal: Discussing Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Expressive Arts Therapies in Treating Trauma Affected Adults
(2018-01-09)The purpose of this paper is to analyze the efficacy of mindfulness based expressive arts therapies in treating trauma affected adults. I will explore the notion of mindfulness and its many benefits separately as well as ... -
Mindfulness-based Art Therapy Activities (MBAT) As a Way to Reduce Anxiety in Young Adults
(University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2019-05)According to the DSM-V (2013), Anxiety Disorders are those that are characterized by features of excessive fear and anxiety that are related to behavioral disturbances (p.189). Studies have shown that this disorder is among ... -
Modified Copy, Cover, and Compare Using Multiplication Fact Triangles: The Effects on Math Fact Accuracy and Fluency
(2013-05-17)This study examined the use of a Modified Copy, Cover, and Compare math intervention to observe the effect it would have on students' math fact accuracy and fluency. The six week study was carried out in a rural midwestern ... -
An Objective Reality: Transitioning from 2-D to 3-D Methodology
(2015-05)This paper explores the transition from two-dimensional artwork to three-dimensional, with an emphasis in ceramics. The goal was to acquire necessary skills to work independently as well as expand teaching skills. It follows ... -
One Stitch at a Time: Piecing Together Communication/Community in Women's Quilting
(2012)This thesis is a snapshot of the communicative process that occurs by a group of women who come together on a weekly basis to quilt for charity. Of particular interest are the ways their processes shape community building. ... -
Paraprofessionals' Perceptions of Violence and Training: Investigating an Understudied Group
(2015-05)Paraprofessionals often work in a variety of roles directly with students with disabilities. Previous research on paraprofessionals has indicated that they are often undertrained for the jobs they are asked to perform. ... -
Parent Awareness of Transition Services for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2016-06-23)The following study was conducted to determine parent’s knowledge of transition services available to their children served under the category of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study showed that the majority of parents from ... -
Parental Involvement and Student Success
(2013)Home is a student's first classroom, and parents are a student's first teacher. School aged children spend 70% of their waking hours (including weekends and holidays) outside of school (Education, 2003). With such a high ... -
The Perceptions of Teachers of Effects of Social Skills When Working with Students with High Functioning Autism in Kindergarten through Second Grade at a Rural Midwestern Elementary School
(2014-06)The research was designed to investigate the perceptions of regular education teachers in a rural midwestern school when working with students with high functioning autism while using social stories during a six week ... -
A Personal Perspective: The Art of Imaging Revelation, Inspiration, and Healing
(2015-05)A large part of my journey through life has involved me in both addiction and art therapy. I have gone from believing art therapy doesn't work at all to devoting myself to it as a career. There have been many times I have ... -
Pieces: the Women of Nauvoo
(2013-06-04)This art installation commemorates the experience of Mormon pioneer women who helped to build, lived in, and were eventually expelled from the city of Nauvoo, Illinois in the mid nineteenth century. It consists of oil ... -
The Positive Effects of Art Therapy and Its Affect on the Brain
(2015-05)Art therapy involves most of ones, five sense. It involves, vision, touch, smell, and hearing. In addition it involves interactions with others and muscle movement. These things make art therapy very different from other ... -
Positive Effects of Art Therapy for Women and Children from Backgrounds of Domestic Violence
(2014-05)Domestic violence, specifically, that which is perpetrated against women and children, causes physical, mental, and emotional trauma, resulting in a variety of pervasive injuries and disorders. The purpose of the research ... -
The Power of Art Therapy and The Mind of Dementia
(2017-12-19)This paper explores the multiple dimensions of the disease dementia. It is also an exploration of how art therapy is useful and beneficial in treating the psychological and psychosocial needs of people living with one form ... -
Quiet Leader: A Woman's Autoethnographic Leadership Study
(2012-12)Leadership is widely researched and discussed across many disciplines. Most research indicates that good leaders are often thought to exhibit traits such as extraversion, or have certain abilities, like excellent communication ... -
Realizing the American Dream: Parent Involvement and Racial Identity Development as It Correlates to Academic Achievement
(2013)Students of color in America are failing to meet state academic standards at historic rates. This issue has recently gained significant attention due to what is being referred to as the achievement gap. Based on the No ... -
The Role of Art Therapy for Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities
(2016-12-22)The following research explores art therapy and how it is beneficial to persons living with disabilities on a day-to-day basis, whereas another type of therapy may not be so rewarding to them. A brief background of how art ... -
Role-Modeling Perceptions and Health Behavior Patterns of College Students in Health-Related Majors
(2015-05)Students seeking degrees in Health and Human Performance (HHP) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) are provided a curriculum which focuses on health, fitness, and disease prevention. There is an expectation for ... -
Scaffolded Silent Reading: More Effective than Sustained Silent Reading?
(2016-12-20)The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of Scaffolded Silent Reading on third grade students’ reading comprehension and fluency. During Scaffolded Silent Reading participants read independently and silently ...