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Title: YOU KNOW THE PLACE: IDENTIFYING A SPECIAL-USE SITE IN A REGION OF ENDURING BIOTIC RICHNESS.
Author: Walls, Lauren Anne, Gougeon, Ramie A., Parker, Catherine, Worth, John E., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: A common feature of many archaeological sites along the Gulf Coast is the shell midden sans evidence of associated domestic structures or primary activity areas. Deposits like these are present at the Thompson's Landing (8ES950) site on the University of West Florida campus. This paper explores the potential for inferences to be made about past human behaviors based on prehistoric refuse structure and content. Group size, occupation span, and the variety of resources exploited are examined...
Show moreA common feature of many archaeological sites along the Gulf Coast is the shell midden sans evidence of associated domestic structures or primary activity areas. Deposits like these are present at the Thompson's Landing (8ES950) site on the University of West Florida campus. This paper explores the potential for inferences to be made about past human behaviors based on prehistoric refuse structure and content. Group size, occupation span, and the variety of resources exploited are examined through the archaeological, ethnobotanical, and zooarchaeological analyses of a set of shell middens dating to the Woodland and Mississippi periods.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: WFE0000454, uwf:61110
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: YOGA, MOTIVATION, AND THE STAGES OF CHANGE.
Author: Scott, Sheramy Rebecca, Rotunda, Robert, Mikulas, William, Harding, John, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: There are many studies applying theories of motivation and behavior change to exercise in general, however, there are few studies applying these theories specifically to yoga despite the growing research that demonstrates its physical and mental health benefits. This study examined Self Determination Theory and the Transtheoretical Model of Change and how these approaches apply to yoga as a form of exercise. Yoga practitioners completed a self-report survey in order to assess their reasons...
Show moreThere are many studies applying theories of motivation and behavior change to exercise in general, however, there are few studies applying these theories specifically to yoga despite the growing research that demonstrates its physical and mental health benefits. This study examined Self Determination Theory and the Transtheoretical Model of Change and how these approaches apply to yoga as a form of exercise. Yoga practitioners completed a self-report survey in order to assess their reasons for beginning and continuing their practice, their degree of motivation, and their stage of change according to the Transtheoretical Model. Findings suggest that, for the majority of practitioners, reasons for beginning yoga differ from their reasons for continuing yoga. Findings also show that integrated regulation and the transformed stage of change play a significant role in the practice of yoga. Results also indicate that an individual's ability to experience flow states in yoga is related to but not dependent on intrinsic motivation alone.
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Date Issued: 2012
Identifier: WFE0000368, uwf:61068
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WORLD WAR II MERCHANT MARINE BATTLEFIELDS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO: ANALYSIS OF THE SS R.W. GALLAGHER AND SS CITIES SERVICE TOLEDO USING 3D MODELING, PHYSICS, AND BATTLEFIELD ARCHAEOLOGY.
Author: Swanson, Eric Alexander, Cook, Gregory, Horrell, Christopher, Zumbro, Derek, Bratten, John, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: S's. R.W. Gallagher and S's. Cities Service Toledo were sunk by German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico in 1942. They were investigated for their historical significance under a project led by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)/Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) archaeologists in 2010. These two shipwreck sites provide an opportunity to analyze maritime casualties within the broader theoretical framework of battlefield archaeology. Furthermore, they provide examples...
Show moreS's. R.W. Gallagher and S's. Cities Service Toledo were sunk by German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico in 1942. They were investigated for their historical significance under a project led by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)/Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) archaeologists in 2010. These two shipwreck sites provide an opportunity to analyze maritime casualties within the broader theoretical framework of battlefield archaeology. Furthermore, they provide examples of site formation processes that help explain why ships end up inverted on the sea floor during sinking events. Through the dynamic research associated with identifying these ships, their history, and their context, 3D modeling is utilized in an attempt to exhibit the current state of remote-sensing and 3D modeling software. These capabilities allow archaeologists to take a static archaeological site and present it in a way that will reveal more to the public through the growing lens of graphical interpretation and interest in World War II archaeology. This thesis builds upon a foundation of current technology and theoretical principals for future research to broaden knowledge and practice of marine archaeology in the Gulf of Mexico, and beyond.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: WFE0000464, uwf:61095
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WORK-LIFE BALANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL: A CONSTRUCT VALIDATION STUDY.
Author: O'Neill, Sadie Kaye, Morganson, Valerie J., Halonen, Jane S., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Work-family balance is an increasingly important topic in light of rising employee expectations. The current study combined work-family and positive psychology research to uncover the nomological network of Work-Life Balance Psychological Capital (WLB PsyCap), a positive psychological resource that includes self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience to increases one's ability to balance multiple life roles. One hundred sixty-three working students participated in the online survey....
Show moreWork-family balance is an increasingly important topic in light of rising employee expectations. The current study combined work-family and positive psychology research to uncover the nomological network of Work-Life Balance Psychological Capital (WLB PsyCap), a positive psychological resource that includes self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience to increases one's ability to balance multiple life roles. One hundred sixty-three working students participated in the online survey. Additionally, I gathered performance data from two sources, the participant (self-report) and university (grade point average). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure of WLB PsyCap (i.e., hope, optimism, resilience, and selfefficacy). WLB PsyCap was positively related to work-family-school balance, work-family and family-work enrichment, positive affect, life satisfaction, happiness, and core self-evaluation. WLB PsyCap was negatively related to work-family and family-work conflict and stress. Overall, WLB PsyCap was significantly related to expected performance review rating, but unrelated to grade point average. Limitations include the student sample, correlational research design, and data analysis. Directions for future research include addressing the validity of WLB PsyCap and its incremental validity beyond traditional work-family constructs. In an applied setting, WLB PsyCap training is a practical solution to promote a positive work-family culture and increase employee's work-life balance.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: WFE0000517, uwf:61252
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WOMEN OF THE DARK CONTINENT: NEGOTIATING IMPERIAL CONQUEST, RACIAL IMPURITY, AND MODERN FEMINISM IN CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN'S HERLAND.
Author: Lewis, Christina Joanne, Earle, David M., Blyn, Robin R., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland grapples with the interregnum between changing ideological constructs. At once, it engages in the urgent debates of Progressive Era America at the turn of the century and reflects the residual force of the Western paternalism that accompanied U.S. imperial aspirations in the nineteenth century. Taking place in a world removed from patriarchy, Herland mirrors the social progress of women's roles and independence; however, the novel's feminist utopia depends...
Show moreCharlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland grapples with the interregnum between changing ideological constructs. At once, it engages in the urgent debates of Progressive Era America at the turn of the century and reflects the residual force of the Western paternalism that accompanied U.S. imperial aspirations in the nineteenth century. Taking place in a world removed from patriarchy, Herland mirrors the social progress of women's roles and independence; however, the novel's feminist utopia depends upon sciences of racial purity and eugenics at odds with its progressive agenda. In a consistent push and pull between social progression and digression, Herland makes headway toward feminine agency yet falls subject to the contamination of imperialistic masculinity and patriarchy both in the content of the novel as well as Gilman's own attempt to conquer and appropriate a masculine form. Gilman's appropriation creates a novel that is both liberating and dangerous for the modern woman and the success of the home and population. The juxtaposition of Gilman's progressive feminist ideas with her decidedly regressive views on eugenics in Herland illustrate how even the most progressive feminism can be bound by and defined by imperialist patriarchal tenets.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: WFE0000250, uwf:60889
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WHITE TROPIC DREAMS.
Author: Schuck, Jason Nicola, Earle, David, Sakalarios-Rogers, Regina, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: White Tropic Dreams tells the story of group of characters attempting to break free of their path into the mundane world of suburban life. Charles does not care if he has to work for it or steal for it, just that he knows he will achieve it. Charles's friends, Vick and Dustin, they don't so much want to break free from suburbia as much as they want to have fun living in it. They have watched too many gangster movies and believe it is possible to live like Tony Montana. Detective Jimmy Herring...
Show moreWhite Tropic Dreams tells the story of group of characters attempting to break free of their path into the mundane world of suburban life. Charles does not care if he has to work for it or steal for it, just that he knows he will achieve it. Charles's friends, Vick and Dustin, they don't so much want to break free from suburbia as much as they want to have fun living in it. They have watched too many gangster movies and believe it is possible to live like Tony Montana. Detective Jimmy Herring lives under the shadow of his uncle who was a New York City police officer and wants to prove to himself and his peers that he is just as brave and heroic. Procedure and protocol is his path to success, until he meets a few "mastermind" criminals who show him that even small town crimes can get deadly.
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Date Issued: 2012
Identifier: WFE0000367, uwf:61045
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WHISKEY AND WINDOW PANES: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF A SIDE-WHEEL STEAMBOAT AT SEMINOLE, ALABAMA.
Author: Abrahamson, Wayne Arlen, Bratten, John R., Mitchell-Cook, Amy M., Cook, Gregory D., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: During the fall of 2005, faculty from the University of West Florida (UWF) were notified of ship remains located in the Blackwater River where the Seminole Lumber Camp once operated in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. After an initial visit by faculty and students, it was determined that the remains were that of an eastern coastal paddle-wheel steamboat. The hull was intact, and the vessel was equipped with a boiler and walking beam steam engine. By the late eighteenth...
Show moreDuring the fall of 2005, faculty from the University of West Florida (UWF) were notified of ship remains located in the Blackwater River where the Seminole Lumber Camp once operated in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. After an initial visit by faculty and students, it was determined that the remains were that of an eastern coastal paddle-wheel steamboat. The hull was intact, and the vessel was equipped with a boiler and walking beam steam engine. By the late eighteenth century, steam power became prevalent in the maritime industry and helped bring about the development of the eastern coastal paddle-wheel steamboat with its distinctive walking beam engine. The information contained in this thesis is the result of several field schools conducted between 2006 and 2010 where students extensively recorded the hull and the machinery, including the walking beam engine which engineers built in New York City in 1870. The thesis is an all-embracing summary of the students' hard work and provides detailed information on the history of lumbering and steam navigation in the area and the development and construction of the eastern coastal paddle-wheel steamboat.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: WFE0000282, uwf:60894
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WHERE THE CHILDREN LIE: A DEMOGRAPHIC AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TWO SANTA ROSA COUNTY CEMETERIES.
Author: Hawley, Allison Corinne, Killgrove, Kristina, Philen, Robert C., Stringfield, Margo S., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Carnley is a small, rural, family cemetery near Chumuckla in Santa Rosa County, Florida (site #8SR844) that was in use from the late 1884 to the early 1936. At Carnley cemetery, fifty percent of the identified graves are juveniles between the ages of 0 and 5 years. A number of explanations are possible for this high percentage of child burials. In this paper, I test the hypothesis that children were buried more frequently in family cemeteries than in community cemeteries, possibly due to...
Show moreCarnley is a small, rural, family cemetery near Chumuckla in Santa Rosa County, Florida (site #8SR844) that was in use from the late 1884 to the early 1936. At Carnley cemetery, fifty percent of the identified graves are juveniles between the ages of 0 and 5 years. A number of explanations are possible for this high percentage of child burials. In this paper, I test the hypothesis that children were buried more frequently in family cemeteries than in community cemeteries, possibly due to social concepts of childhood and child mortality, and that creating a burial ground for children was one of the primary roles of the family cemetery during this time period. In order to test this hypothesis, I compare the mortality structures of Carnley Cemetery to that of a contemporaneous community cemetery, and use Fisher's Exact Test to measure the statistical significance of the differences in ages 0 to 5 mortality rates between the cemeteries. I then create GIS maps of the two cemeteries to analyze the spatial structure of these cemeteries in order to detect patterns in burial location that would indicate age-based mortuary choices.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: WFE0000494, uwf:61073
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WHERE FIRE MEETS WATER: ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF THE CENTERBOARD SCHOONER.
Author: Haddock, Daniel Allen, Bratten, John R., Mitchell-Cook, Amy, Cook, Gregory D., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: The Centerboard Schooner is a late 19th-century wreck located on the Blackwater River near Milton, Florida. Students from the University of West Florida investigated this site during the 2010 and 2011 maritime field schools. Excavations on the Centerboard Schooner provided evidence that this vessel was most likely abandoned before the 20th-century. The schooner's size and archaeological data suggest that it was built on the Gulf Coast. Other regional shipwrecks identified as schooners were...
Show moreThe Centerboard Schooner is a late 19th-century wreck located on the Blackwater River near Milton, Florida. Students from the University of West Florida investigated this site during the 2010 and 2011 maritime field schools. Excavations on the Centerboard Schooner provided evidence that this vessel was most likely abandoned before the 20th-century. The schooner's size and archaeological data suggest that it was built on the Gulf Coast. Other regional shipwrecks identified as schooners were used in comparison to better understand the role that this schooner played in the maritime economy. The Blackwater River is rich with maritime history. Historical documentation indicates that this schooner may have been a casualty of Confederate actions during the American Civil War. Archaeological and historical data suggest that the Centerboard Schooner operated during the middle to late 19th century as a regional merchant vessel.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: WFE0000462, uwf:61111
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VOODOO IN NEW ORLEANS: THE IDENTITY OF A CITY AND THE REALITY OF HER RELIGION.
Author: Griffin, Lea Michelle, Prewitt, Terry J., Philen, Robert C., Curtin, A. Joanne, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: When walking down the busiest streets in New Orleans, the word "Voodoo" can be seen everywhere. Voodoo is in the name of drugstores, bars, and even dishes in restaurants. Voodoo as a religion has been in existence in New Orleans for hundreds of years. However, Voodoo as a commodity of the city has developed more recently. This belief system not only serves many locals, but is also sold to many visitors to the city. Tourism is a reproduction of the concepts of a particular aspect of history or...
Show moreWhen walking down the busiest streets in New Orleans, the word "Voodoo" can be seen everywhere. Voodoo is in the name of drugstores, bars, and even dishes in restaurants. Voodoo as a religion has been in existence in New Orleans for hundreds of years. However, Voodoo as a commodity of the city has developed more recently. This belief system not only serves many locals, but is also sold to many visitors to the city. Tourism is a reproduction of the concepts of a particular aspect of history or culture based on the perception of a group or groups. As is the case with most reproductions, tourist attractions are not exact replicas but rather interpretations of the events or cultures in question. This study examines how closely related these reproductions are to the original. Through the testimonials of both locals and tourists, the author illustrates the relationship between the visitors and practitioners, in order to illustrate the ambiguous line between imitative and authentic Voodoo. Even those who have practiced for years find it difficult to define the difference between real and performance. Ultimately, Voodoo belongs to the locals. It is a characteristic that helps define the city itself and gives New Orleanians a way to identify with the city in which they live.
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Date Issued: 2012
Identifier: WFE0000355, uwf:61035
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VOICES FROM THE PAST IN LISBON.
Author: Schrock, Nancy Jane, Fink, Jonathan T., Josephs, F. Allen, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: "Voices of the Past in Lisbon" presents a mixed genre tribute to Lisbon, Portugal, through creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. The first piece, "Meeting Henry," is an essay about the author's encounter with Henry Fielding and Lisbon as experienced through Fielding's Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon. The author's experiences are juxtaposed with text from Voyage, giving Henry a chance to speak in the present. A poem entitled "Ode to Henry Fielding" is included in the essay. "Fresh Cut Tulips...
Show more"Voices of the Past in Lisbon" presents a mixed genre tribute to Lisbon, Portugal, through creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. The first piece, "Meeting Henry," is an essay about the author's encounter with Henry Fielding and Lisbon as experienced through Fielding's Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon. The author's experiences are juxtaposed with text from Voyage, giving Henry a chance to speak in the present. A poem entitled "Ode to Henry Fielding" is included in the essay. "Fresh Cut Tulips" is a fictional story situated in the British Cemetery, location of Henry Fielding's grave. Past residents of the British community in Lisbon share their lives through epitaphs. A poem of redemption, "When the Light Came In," fuses the past with the present on the site of Our Lady of the Carmo Hill. "Meeting Jose" is a short nonfiction story wherein linguistic bias is revealed and overcome. "Portrait of Lisbon" ties the previous pieces together in poetry and pays tribute to the city that is Lisbon.
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Date Issued: 2012
Identifier: WFE0000329, uwf:60983
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VOICE OF ONE, OTHER A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES AND POEMS.
Author: Battle, Aurelia Cleo Arrington, Sakalarios-Rogers, Regina A., Fink, Jonathan T., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: This collection of poetry and short stories centers on the theme of "other" within the frame of family, homelessness, and loss. Constructed from my struggle for identity, bound up in these themes are a personal altar built on a foundation of love, hate, hurt, dreams, joy, and difference. Born into a racial society, America's Deep South, at a time when having a mulatto mother and black father mattered - a lot. It is the point-of-view of one who has traveled the world and understands that Other...
Show moreThis collection of poetry and short stories centers on the theme of "other" within the frame of family, homelessness, and loss. Constructed from my struggle for identity, bound up in these themes are a personal altar built on a foundation of love, hate, hurt, dreams, joy, and difference. Born into a racial society, America's Deep South, at a time when having a mulatto mother and black father mattered - a lot. It is the point-of-view of one who has traveled the world and understands that Other is a discourse of unequal power. Sympathetic to those with difference - especially the downtrodden, this collection takes the reader to the very heart of how this trifecta manifests itself in the voice of one "other."
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: WFE0000496, uwf:61077
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VIRTUE LOST: UTILIZING PREVIOUSLY EXCAVATED COLLECTIONS TO STUDY THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA.
Author: Rodgers, Jacqueline Leigh, Benchley, Elizabeth D., Carroll, Norine, Mitchell-Cook, Amy M., Gougeon, Ramie A., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Pensacola's historic red light district spanned four city blocks and was in operation from the 1890s until it was permanently shut down in 1941. One block of the district was previously the location that the Panton Leslie and Company headquarters had occupied from 1785 to 1848. The Panton Leslie site (8ES34) was excavated three times, in 1964, 1975, and 2000 to salvage remains of the trade headquarters. This study re-examines the archaeological collections resulting from the 1975 and 2000...
Show morePensacola's historic red light district spanned four city blocks and was in operation from the 1890s until it was permanently shut down in 1941. One block of the district was previously the location that the Panton Leslie and Company headquarters had occupied from 1785 to 1848. The Panton Leslie site (8ES34) was excavated three times, in 1964, 1975, and 2000 to salvage remains of the trade headquarters. This study re-examines the archaeological collections resulting from the 1975 and 2000 excavations to interpret the daily lives and community interactions of red light district workers and their customers. Items such as medical paraphernalia, contraceptives, cosmetics, and personal items are examined. Results from this study indicate that Pensacola prostitutes suffered from a variety of diseases, used multiple means to avoid pregnancy, and interacted with the greater community more than previously imagined. Evidence from customers indicates that men from various backgrounds traveled both locally and from great distances to enjoy themselves in Pensacola's brothels.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: WFE0000490, uwf:61088
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VENOM TOXICITY AND BIOENERGETICS OF THE SPINE FROM ATLANTIC STINGRAY, DASYATIS SABINA.
Author: Enzor, Laura Ann, Bennett, Wayne A., Pomory, Christopher M., Ryals, Phillip E., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Atlantic stingray, Dasyatis sabina, possess a venomous spine thought to be useful in defense. Anecdotal evidence as well as observations of stinging incidents in nature illustrate that these fish are reluctant to use the spine when threatened or attacked, and in cases where the spine is used, it is not an effective predator deterrent. Venomous systems have been shown to be metabolically expensive, raising the question of why stingrays invest in a system that is inadequate for defense. This...
Show moreAtlantic stingray, Dasyatis sabina, possess a venomous spine thought to be useful in defense. Anecdotal evidence as well as observations of stinging incidents in nature illustrate that these fish are reluctant to use the spine when threatened or attacked, and in cases where the spine is used, it is not an effective predator deterrent. Venomous systems have been shown to be metabolically expensive, raising the question of why stingrays invest in a system that is inadequate for defense. This study determines stingray venom toxicity (LC50) and quantifies metabolic costs associated with the venom delivery system. Acute toxicity tests determined a LC50 value of 0.018 mg protein·g fish-1 with the average protein content of 35.71 mg·mL venom-1. Respirometry determined that approximately 0.000162 kcal·g-1·h-1 are devoted to maintenance of venomous tissues and the spine. Caloric density of spines was measured using ballistic bomb calorimetry. The average number of kilo-calories per gram of spine weight was 0.238. Empirical and observational evidence from laboratory and field studies suggest that the spine may serve key roles in reproductive behavior and in establishing social hierarchies as well as defense.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: WFE0000102, uwf:60849
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VALIDATION OF THE VISUAL ANALOG MOOD SCALES IN A PEDIATRIC AUTISM POPULATION.
Author: Pellow, Christie Nicole, Arruda, James, Rainey, Vanessa, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: A limitation exists between the adolescent autism community and an instrument to aid in emotional expression. The current study aimed to validate the Visual Analog Mood Scales in this population with a limited language ability. The VAMS consists of eight bipolar scales with a neutral top face and an expressive schematic bottom face. The VAMS have been validated in previous studies with neurologically impaired patients, yet no researchers have investigated the fluctuating mood states of...
Show moreA limitation exists between the adolescent autism community and an instrument to aid in emotional expression. The current study aimed to validate the Visual Analog Mood Scales in this population with a limited language ability. The VAMS consists of eight bipolar scales with a neutral top face and an expressive schematic bottom face. The VAMS have been validated in previous studies with neurologically impaired patients, yet no researchers have investigated the fluctuating mood states of children on the autism spectrum who often suffer from comorbid mood disorders. The present study was conducted to offer a potential instrument with strong psychometric properties. Construct validity (i.e., convergent and discriminant) and reliability were explored in a sample of 13 to 18-year-old autistic adolescents (N=15). Our findings, to our surprise, give support to our comparative measure, the Profile of Mood States 2- Youth edition as a more valid and reliable measurement battery. Results also indicate that children on the spectrum with a reduced capacity for receptive language may experience more negative affect in comparison to children with higher language achievement. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: WFE0000591, uwf:61176
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: UTILIZING THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR IN PREDICTING EMPLOYEE GREEN BEHAVIOR.
Author: Delle, Erin Melissa, Walch, Susan, Bauer, Kristina, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study was to apply Ajzen's (1991) theory of planned behavior (TPB), which predicts behavior engagement, to the over-arching construct of employee green behavior (EGB). Ones and Dilchert (2012a) developed the Green Five Taxonomy with five metacategories of EGB (i.e., avoiding harm, conserving, working sustainably, influencing others, taking initiative). Combining the taxonomy and theory, the current study measured TPB antecedents (i.e., attitudes, norms, and perceived...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to apply Ajzen's (1991) theory of planned behavior (TPB), which predicts behavior engagement, to the over-arching construct of employee green behavior (EGB). Ones and Dilchert (2012a) developed the Green Five Taxonomy with five metacategories of EGB (i.e., avoiding harm, conserving, working sustainably, influencing others, taking initiative). Combining the taxonomy and theory, the current study measured TPB antecedents (i.e., attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control), intentions, and EGB. Pilot data indicated the measure used was reliable and was then administered for the primary study via Amazon's mTurk platform. A final sample of 271 participants completed the online survey. A hierarchical regression was used to analyze the data. Results indicated TPB was an effective theory when predicting EGB with antecedents accounting for 70% of the variance in intention and intention accounting for 55% of the variance in engaging in green behavior. TPB based scales could become an invaluable tool when organizations are attempting to hire a new employee or create sustainability initiatives involving EGB.
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: WFE0000555, uwf:61246
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: USS NARCISSUS: THE ROLE OF THE TUGBOAT IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR.
Author: Morris, Melissa Nicole Tumbleson, Bratten, John R., Scott-Ireton, Della A., Cook, Gregory D., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: This historical and archaeological study of USS Narcissus assesses how political and economic pressures experienced by the United States Navy during the American Civil War directly affected the Union's naval strategy and thus the decision to purchase specific types of vessels for use in the blockade. The results of this analysis validate the theory that the functional design and economic value of the screw-propelled tugboat led to the purposeful purchase of these vessels to serve as shallow...
Show moreThis historical and archaeological study of USS Narcissus assesses how political and economic pressures experienced by the United States Navy during the American Civil War directly affected the Union's naval strategy and thus the decision to purchase specific types of vessels for use in the blockade. The results of this analysis validate the theory that the functional design and economic value of the screw-propelled tugboat led to the purposeful purchase of these vessels to serve as shallow-water blockade vessels and support craft. The archaeological investigation allowed archaeologists to identify this tugboat as the USS Narcissus. Specific measurements of the engine and hull remains allowed researchers to conclude that this type of vessel had an economical propulsion system and shallow draft that would have been best suited for a blockade ship in shallow water. Finally, an analysis of the historical and archaeological evidence enabled the author to suggest possible explanations for the catastrophic explosion that led to the demise of USS Narcissus.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: WFE0000284, uwf:60881
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: USING VISUAL EVOKED POTENTIALS FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF AMNESTIC MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCIA): AN EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATION.
Author: Fix, Spencer Toebe, Arruda, James E., Andrasik, Frank, University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Mild Cognitive Impairment of the Amnestic type (MCIa) is often characterized as an early stage of Alzheimer's Dementia (AD). The P2, an electroencephalographic (EEG) component of the flash visual evoked potential (FVEP), shows an increase in latency for those with AD or MCIa when compared to a group of age-matched controls. The present investigation examined the diagnostic accuracy of several FVEP-P2 procedures in distinguishing people with MCIa and age-matched controls. Participants were...
Show moreMild Cognitive Impairment of the Amnestic type (MCIa) is often characterized as an early stage of Alzheimer's Dementia (AD). The P2, an electroencephalographic (EEG) component of the flash visual evoked potential (FVEP), shows an increase in latency for those with AD or MCIa when compared to a group of age-matched controls. The present investigation examined the diagnostic accuracy of several FVEP-P2 procedures in distinguishing people with MCIa and age-matched controls. Participants were exposed to a single flash condition and five double flash conditions with varying inter-stimulus intervals. Significant group differences were observed in the single flash and two of the double flash conditions. One of the double flash conditions, 100 milliseconds (ms), displayed a higher predictive accuracy than the single flash condition, suggesting this novel procedure may have more diagnostic potential. Results from the present investigation lend support to the theory, which holds MCIa as an intermediate stage between normal healthy aging and the serious pathology of AD.
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Date Issued: 2012
Identifier: WFE0000305, uwf:61014
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: USING GEOMORPHIC DATA TO MODEL PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OCCURRENCES ALONG BLACKWATER RIVER, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Author: Newton, Matthew Alan, Gougeon, Ramie A., Schwartz, Matthew C., Cook, Gregory D., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: Geomorphic investigations were conducted during 2015-2017 at two locations within the Blackwater River-Bay Complex. The project aimed to gain an understanding of Paleoindian archaeological site occurrences in the study area, while placing them within the context of environmental change. The study employed a myriad of marine geophysical surveying techniques, diver investigations, and vibracore extractions from a tripod-mounted vessel. Vibracores were sampled for organic content before being...
Show moreGeomorphic investigations were conducted during 2015-2017 at two locations within the Blackwater River-Bay Complex. The project aimed to gain an understanding of Paleoindian archaeological site occurrences in the study area, while placing them within the context of environmental change. The study employed a myriad of marine geophysical surveying techniques, diver investigations, and vibracore extractions from a tripod-mounted vessel. Vibracores were sampled for organic content before being analyzed using a Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle sizer. Stratigraphic units were coupled with radiocarbon assays, which showed a strong correlation to data collected on prehistoric hurricane landfalls in the northern Gulf. Moreover, the radiocarbon assays relate to pronounced periods of prehistoric occupations along the Blackwater River-Bay complex during the Late Woodland and Mississippian periods. This is perhaps owing to a later development of the estuary system.
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: WFE0000631, uwf:61275
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: USING CEMETERY DATA TO RECONSTRUCT IMMIGRATION AND MIGRATION PATTERNS: ST. MICHAEL'S CEMETERY, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA.
Author: Patterson, Sarah Elizabeth, Worth, John E., Mitchell-Cook, Amy M., Stringfield, Margo S., University of West Florida
Abstract/Description: This study examines the St. Michael's Cemetery database, which contains information on grave markers from historic St. Michael's Cemetery, and investigates the possibility of using the information contained in the database to study immigration and migration patterns in Pensacola, Florida, from 1821 to 1950 with regard to specific industries. A sample from the St. Michael's Cemetery database was selected and compared with census data for Pensacola from 1850 and 1880. The goal of this...
Show moreThis study examines the St. Michael's Cemetery database, which contains information on grave markers from historic St. Michael's Cemetery, and investigates the possibility of using the information contained in the database to study immigration and migration patterns in Pensacola, Florida, from 1821 to 1950 with regard to specific industries. A sample from the St. Michael's Cemetery database was selected and compared with census data for Pensacola from 1850 and 1880. The goal of this comparison was to discover any trends that might indicate the degree to which people immigrated or migrated to Pensacola for specific industries. The data suggests the presence of a correlation between immigration and migration from specific places and the growth of local industry that corresponds to economic and historical events.
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Date Issued: 2013
Identifier: WFE0000404, uwf:61150
Format: Document (PDF)

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