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Death of an Aged Parent, 2003.
An understanding of loss and grief caused by the death of an aged parent and its effects on adult children past middle age.
3,169 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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Individuals grieve in their own way and in their own time. In examining the journey loss and the grieving of that loss in one family, this paper applies the theory to a real life situation of the death of an aged parent and the implications for adult children, themselves past middle age and experiencing their own aging journey. Their experiences are related to theoretical and personal understandings of loss and grief.
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"There is a range of reasons given for why the community struggles towards a psychology of loss. There is a lack of overall integration in the area of loss research - the authors cite evidence in this field of material that is disjointed, disorganized and descriptive. This is further supported what has been described as "a plethora of "self help" books which deal with grief. The latter these authors maintain, further diminishes the importance of loss as a scientific area of study (Miller & Omarzu, 1998). These authors maintain that because there is no clear psychology of loss there is an urgent need for what does exist to go into pre-existing or new theoretical models."
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Juvenile Delinquency and Parent's Death, 2005.
An investigation of juvenile delinquency and its relationship to unresolved grief due to the death of a parent or parents from ages 7-11 years using Piaget's concrete operational stage of development.
38,789 words (approx. 155.2 pages), 65 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate unresolved grief in children ages 7-11 years, an age range that corresponds to Piaget's concrete operational stage, due to the death of a parent(s) and if and or how it manifests into delinquent behavior. To this end, this dissertation employs a historical-comparative methodology to answer the guiding research questions. The dissertation is guided by the following specific research questions: 1.What is the incidence of juvenile delinquency among children who have experienced the loss or one or both parents during Piaget's concrete operational stage, ages 7-11 years? 2. What treatment interventions have been proven effective in helping children resolve the grief associated with the loss of one or both parents? 3. Are there cultural, gender and socioeconomic differences among children that affect their coping abilities? 4. What specific differences exist between adults and children in terms of coping skills and how can clinicians use this information to facilitate grief resolution?
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Abstract
Key Word Definitions
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Preliminary Bibliography
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The study of "resilient" and "invulnerable" children has provided researchers with a new and different focus in the primary prevention of mental illness in adults. Resilient children are those who, because of stressful life events, are at risk of developing later psychological dysfunctions, but do not. As examples: every teenage parent does not quit school and live on welfare; most behaviorally disordered children do not become dysfunctional adults; not all high school dropouts fail to make a good living; and many adjudicated delinquents do not become adult offenders (Brown & Felner, 1991). Based on the wide range of stress-producing factors that may occur throughout childhood and even prior to birth (e.g., in utero cocaine addiction), it is understandable that past research would provide limited coverage. For example, Garmezy and Rutter volume ( 1989) provided an understanding of the neurochemical and physiological aspects of stress, a description of stress-producing factors that occur during infancy and early childhood, and an understanding of coping mechanisms associated with resiliency-all considered within the context of childhood development (Brown & Felner, 1991)."
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Death of Parent, 2002.
A look at how the death of a parent affects children.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate essay discusses the issue of the death of a parent; it specifically breaks down the ways that it affects children based upon their age at the death, and uses several books, journal articles, and a case study to examine current research, the history and theoretical treatments for coping with these deaths, and psychologists views.
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Divorce vs. Death of a Parent, 2002.
Examines the effect of divorce on children's stress levels compared the death of a parent.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper researches the issue of stress in children's lives, particularly the stress of divorcing parents vs. having a parent die. The hypothesis presented and supported by the references is that many children of divorced parents live much more stressful lives because divorce is a continuing process and the confusion over proper parental relationships can continue into adulthood, whereas the death of a parent, if handled properly, is a one-time loss that can be partially mended by the introduction of other trustworthy adults into the child's life.
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How A Child Deals With A Parent's Death, 1999.
A comparison of two articles that deal with child development after the death of a parent.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper compares and contrasts two articles that deal with child development after the death of a parent, emphasizing research methods and usefulness.
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"The death of a parent is a very traumatic experience for anyone, but when it occurs in childhood, the effects may be monumental. The world of the child is completely changed and this may take its toll emotionally, physically and psychologically. However, every child is different, thus reactions may vary depending on age, sex and characteristics of the surviving parent. The surviving parent may be very confused on how to best handle the situation. When looking for information, both scholarly journals and more simple web pages can be helpful."
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Death Of A Parent, 2002.
Discusses the effect on children.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 55.95
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Discusses effect on children. Psychological turmoil and variables (age of child, death of one or both parents, circumstances of death, family structure). Examines concepts of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross on death & dying. Views of other experts. Special issues faced by adolescents. The grief process. Problems of recovery from loss.
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"The death of a parent can be a wrenching experience for the children left to grieve, though the degree of psychological turmoil may depend on a number of factors such as the age of both parent and children, the circumstances of the death, the structure of the family, and so on.
One of the more influential works on the subject of death and dying is that of Elisabeth K?bler-Ross. Her thesis is that when people are forced to face death either in terms of coming to grips with the death of a loved one or even with their own imminent death they pass through certain stages in their thinking. These stages are repeated in every instance as part of the grieving process. They are identified by K?bler-Ross as denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. K?bler-Ross examines each of these in turn and ..."
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Parental Modeling and Elementary School-aged Children, 2005.
Examines how children are affected by their parents' behavior.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Children learn as they grow. They learn through their education at school, they learn from the things they see on television. They learn through experience, by exploring the world around them. In addition, they learn from their parents. The paper shows that parents teach their children not only in what they say to them, but also by their actions. This process is called modeling. This paper discusses how children learn gender roles and the roles those genders play in society by watching their parents modeling the behaviour.
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To Age or Not to Age, 2008.
This paper discusses plastic surgery, the media, and the public.
2,529 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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In this article, the writer notes that those in the media and public eye are constantly scrutinized regarding their looks and their age. Women, more so than men, are expected to appear young and vibrant, and many have turned to plastic surgery to achieve this goal. More and more men in the media, however, are also jumping on the surgery bandwagon to compete with their younger male counterparts entering the industry. The writer discusses that this move toward plastic surgery is a wonderful method of turning back the clock on aging as long as it is a voluntary, informed choice, and not done with trepidation as a desperate act to restore youth. The writer argues that having cosmetic plastic surgery should remain a personal choice and whether one decides to alter, improve, or enhance their appearance should not be a reflection, either positively or negatively on their character, as it should not on the individual who decides to forego the procedure. Although those physically attractive people in the media and in society in general often receive preferential treatment and are perceived by others as more sociable and intelligent, it is not perception that is important, but how one feels about themselves on the inside that really counts. The writer concludes that this is what should lead us regarding any decision we should make about the media, plastic surgery, and our lives in general.
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"One such example of a female broadcaster who has refused to change her appearance is that of Stephanie Edwards, who had hosted the televised versions of the Rose Parade for many years and was the ongoing spokesperson for Lucky's Supermarkets in their broadcast and print advertisements. Her co-host for the yearly parades was a male game show host and media celebrity, Wink Martindale, who is now the spokesperson for Orbitz, a travel agency. While Stephanie's older co-host, Wink, continued to receive his 5-year contracts, Stephanie was given 1-year contracts instead. Additionally, her contract with Lucky's restricted her to radio spots only. Today, Stephanie Edwards is nowhere to be seen in television media, however, as stated Wink, looking as if he has had some "work" done himself, is successfully doing television commercials for Orbitz."
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Teen-aged Pregnancy, 2008.
This paper is a proposal to study the relationship of culture and attitudes to teen-aged pregnancies.
3,095 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper explains that, for at least a century in North America, the phenomenon of teen-aged pregnancy has been examined as social malady with its pathology in questions of low morality or education, sexual abuse, low self-esteem or other defects of the affected girl. The author points out that there is relatively little research on how a pregnancy may directly harm the teen-aged girl. The paper proposes a project of straightforward functionalism to gain possibly new insights into how this phenomenon originates and how it continues when North American girls mainly are well informed as to reproduction, birth control and the non-desirability of teen-aged pregnancy. The author underscores that some cultures regard teen-aged pregnancy as less negative than a much abhorred termination of pregnancy.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reflection on a Timeless Issue
Review of Literature
Theoretical Considerations
Methodology
Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Dissemination of Findings
Conclusion
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"All persons to express interest in becoming participants in the project, or those merely wishing to ask about its nature and aims, will be assured verbally of the confidentiality of what they, or someone they know, may choose to contribute. When a person is contacted with a brief questionnaire a formal written guarantee of confidentiality will be provided that explains clearly the purposes of the research and its potential uses. The imperatives of confidentiality and explaining a sound agenda of research in terms of wanting to clarify why teenaged pregnancy occurs and attitudes towards it are obvious."
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Heart Disease in Adult Males Aged 18-35, 2006.
This paper discusses incidents of heart disease in adult males aged 18-35 in the United States.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The writer focuses this research on the fact that adult males between the ages of 18-35 in inner city areas of the United States appear to be at a greater risk for heart disease than their male counterparts in other areas of the country such as those living in areas bordering the cities such as suburban areas and rural communities. This paper investigates the multiple factors that influence the heart health and well-being of adult males aged 18-35 in low-income inner-city areas of the United States. This article further researches and explores stated health statistics and influencing social factors. Finally, the writer makes recommendations as to the alleviation of the heart disease in adult males aged 18-35.
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"Heart disease is stated to have caused 3.4% of death in males ages 15-19, 3.6% in males ages 20-24; 7.9% in males ages 25-34; 15.2% in males ages 35-44. 3.2 male adults ages 15.24 per 100,000 population die each year from heart disease as compared to 2.1 percent for females. 9.6 percent of male adults ages 25-34 per 100,000 population die each year from heart disease as compared to 5.2% of females. Risk factors in heart disease are stated to include: age, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, family history of early heart disease, diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, apple-shaped body, high blood homocysteine, atherosclerosis. The estimated age-adjusted prevalence of angina in women age 20 and older were 3.5 percent for non-Hispanic white women, 4.7 percent for non-Hispanic black women and 2.2 percent for Mexican-American women. Rates for men in these three groups were 4.5, 3.1 and 2.4 percent, respectively. Among American adults age 20 and older, the estimated age-adjusted prevalence of coronary heart disease for non-Hispanic whites is 8.9 percent for men and 5.4 percent for women; for non-Hispanic blacks, 7.4 percent for men and 7.5 percent for women; and for Mexican-Americans, 5.6 percent for men and 4.3 percent for women."
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Interview with Middle-Aged Woman, 2006.
An interview with a middle-aged woman which applies various sociological theories to the woman.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper provides a summary of an interview with a middle-aged American woman. It looks at different theories by Piaget, Erikson and Freud to examine the woman's behavior and social awareness.
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"In examining these issues, I decided to take the interview a step further and see if I could support these conclusions with an understanding of Erik Erikson's psychosocial studies. According to Erikson, each individual passes through eight developmental stages ("psychosocial stages"). Each stage is characterized by a different psychological "crisis," which must be resolved by the individual before the individual can move on to the next stage. If the person copes with a particular crisis in a maladaptive manner, the outcome will be more struggles with that issue later in life. To Erikson, the sequence of the stages are set by nature. It is within the set limits that nurture works its ways."
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Middle-Aged Men and Heart Disease, 2001.
A study of what the risk factors for heart disease are for middle-aged men.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper analyzes the risk factors for heart disease among the middle-aged population, especially men and suggests ways to combat these stereotypical trends.
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"According to physician Julian Whitaker, M.D., around the age of forty the human body begins to undergo profound changes that are primarily due to a decrease in cellular energy. Inside the cells are small structures called "mitochondria," which convert fuel into energy. The aging process begins when the mitochondria lose their ability to function properly. The energy shortage affects every part of the human body including heart, brain, kidneys, and immune system. In addition to the loss of energy, or perhaps as a result of it, as "middle age" is reached, people gain an average of about ten pounds of fat per decade. According to Dr. Ronald Klatz, in men between the ages of forty and eighty, the Lean Body Mass declines at a rate of about 5 percent per decade (while in women by only about 2.5 percent). With more fat in the body, energy production is lowered, and Human Growth Hormone is also lowered, which in turn leads to additional loss of lean tissue. The entire situation places an increased strain on the heart."
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Judah during Iron Age I and Iron Age II, 2004.
An investigation into changes in subsistence practices in Judah during Iron Age I and Iron Age II.
2,189 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This region has assumed new importance in the 21st century, but Palestine and its surroundings regions have held political, military, and strategic significance for thousands of years. In order to better understand what influences were at play during these early periods, this paper provides an examination of subsistence patterns in Iron Age I and II Judah, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion. Includes an excellent map of ancient Judah's southern border as a figure.
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"While the invention of the wheel and the mastery of metal working are lost in the mists of time, many scientists credit the ancient Sumerians with both. In this region, the evolution of civilization and the benefits it produced allowed for such alternative pursuits, and the gains realized through improvements in trade and agriculture resulted in profound and lasting influences on how people have lived and worked together ever since."
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Lung Cancer and Middle-Aged Men, 2005.
A discussion of lung cancer in middle-aged men, and how low income influences susceptibility.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper describes how lung cancer is a disease that is largely related to lifestyle or smoking, as well as to certain determinants of health. The paper examines how risk factors for lung cancer and the determinants of health are strongly linked, and the association between income and social status and mortality seems to exist because of risk factors. The overwhelming determinant of health at work in all the studies discussed in this paper is low educational attainment, which very usually means low income and social status.
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Asthma in School-Aged Children, 2005.
A summary, analysis and recommendations regarding evidenced-based practice on chronic asthma in school-aged children.
2,305 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This report discusses the issue of asthma and how it affects children, also defining asthma and giving some notion of its signs and symptoms. The report also looks at issues in diagnosis and effective treatment of asthma. The report looks at alternative techniques such as using psychology and education of self-management to children with asthma, in terms of their relative effectiveness. The paper then moves onto concluding remarks, including positing ideas and avenues for future
research.
Paper Outline:
Issue
Diagnosis and Treatment
Alternative Therapies
Summary
Recommendations
Bibliography
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"In terms of appropriate psychological interventions for asthma sufferers, it is important for healthcare workers, including nurses, to realize that people with asthma may be more likely than other individuals to have psychological problems such as anxiety disorder and depression. This comes from the anxiety of having to live with unpredictable asthma attacks, and in many cases the depression that comes with having an illness that is uncertain in terms of definition and causal motivation."
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