Master's Theses Organized by Author
The following theses have been posted with the permission of the author and supervisor.
(2006) The Role of Peritraumatic Dissociation in Recovery of Female Sexual Assault Survivors with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Supervisor: Dr. Richard Bradshaw | Subject: Trauma and Abuse
(2003) God in the Marriage Triangle: A Phenemenological Study of the Influence of Christian Faith in the Marriage Relationship | Supervisor: Dr. Chuck MacKnee | Subject: Marriage and Family
(2007) What Helps and Hinders Coping with Integrated Child Exploitation Work: A Critical Incident Study | Supervisor: Dr. Jeff Morley | Subject: Trauma and Abuse
(2008) Biculturalism and the Process of Change in Core Personal Values Among Female Asian Adult Immigrants | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Cross-Cultural
(2005) Small Voices in the Midst of Change: Children of Stepfamilies and the Family Relations Button Sort| Supervisor: Dr. Joanne Crandall | Subject: Children and Youth
(2005) Dementia Diagnosis Practices of Primary Care Physicians in British Columbia: Who Knows? | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald | Subject: Medical
(2002) Assessing Family Context of Children with Disabilities |Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald | Subject: Children and Youth
(2003) Locus of Control, Personal Meaning, and Self-Concept Before and After an Academic Critical Incident | Supervisor: Dr. Philip Laird | Subject: Children and Youth
(2000) Emotional Intelligence, Meaning, and Psychological Well-Being: A Comparison Between Early and Late Adolescence |Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong |Subject: Children and Youth
(2006) Ecology of Women's Voices in Prenatal Care |Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald | Subject: Children and Youth
(2007) Effects of Conflict Styles and Functioning in Romantic Relationships on Adult Career-Related Decision-Making |Supervisor: Dr. Jose Domene | Subject: Vocation
(2006)Life Calling and Vocation: An Exploratory Qualitative Analytical Examination Among University Students | Supervisor: Dr. Jose Domene | Subject: Vocation
(2004) Hypergenderism: Relationship Satisfaction in Substance Dependent Men |Supervisor: Dr. Judith Toronchuk | Subject: Addiction
(2001) A Phenemonlogical Study of Quest-Oriented Religion | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald | Subject: Integration and Spirituality
(2003) Youth Gambling in British Columbia | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Addiction
(2006) Sequelae of Sexual Assault in Women with PTSD: Peritraumatic Dissociation, Provoked Memory, and Organization of Trauma Narrative | Supervisor: Dr. Rick Bradshaw |Subject: Trauma and Abuse
(2007) An Investigation of Female Sexual Self-Esteem in Hetersexual, Pre-Menopausal Women Engaged in Continuous Long-Term Relationships | Supervisor: Dr. Chuck MacKnee |Subject: Sexual Identity
(2006) When Caring Hurts: The Significance of Personal Meaning for Well Being in the Presence of Secondary Traumatic Stress | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald | Subject: Meaning Research
(2004) The Role of Existential Coping and Spiritual Coping in Anticipatory Grief |Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong | Subject: Bereavement
(2007) An Exploratory Study of the Prevalence and Nature of Burnout Among Public Primary and Secondary Qualified School Teachers in Saint Lucia |Supervisor: Dr. Faith Auton Cuff |Subject: Education
(2010) A Resistance of Joy: Living Alternative Narratives of Trauma Work |Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Therapist Personal Care
(2003) Personal meaning among Indocanadians and South Asians | Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong |Subject: Meaning Research
(2007) Couples Career Negotiation During the School-to-Work Transition: An Action-Project Perspective |Supervisor: Dr. Jose Domene |Subject: Vocation
(2004) What Kids Think: After Treatment for Sexual Behaviour Problems | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Children and Youth
(2001) Exploring Sources of Life Meaning Among Koreans | Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong |Subject: Cross-Cultural
(2001) Exploring Sources of Life Meaning Among Chinese | Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong |Subject: Cross-Cultural
(2004) Does the Building Healthy Relationships Course Address the Needs of Couples?: Couples Talk About Their Own Experiences of Communication | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Marriage and Family
>(2007) An Exploration of the Emotional Regulation Strategy of Dissociation on Women's Attempts to Exit the Sex Trade | Supervisor: Dr. Faith Auton Cuff |Subject: Psychotherapy
(2008) Factors to Consider in Prioritizing/Compromising Around Future Career Paths in Emerging Young Adult Couples | Supervisor: Dr. Jose F. Domene |Subject: Vocation
(2001) “To Take P.E. Or Not To Take P.E.? That Is The Question.”: An Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behavior | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Children and Youth
(2000) Trauma Repair Through Therapeutic Enactment: A Protagonist's Perspective | Supervisor: Dr. M.J. Westwood |Subject: Trauma and Abuse
(2008) Peace Promotion Among Ethnically Diverse Youth: Reflection on an Agency's Vision | Supervisor: Dr. Janelle Nelson Kwee |Subject: Children and Youth
(2008) Phenomenal Young Women: Positive Identity Development in Female Bermudian Adolescents | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Children and Youth
(2011) A Qualitative Study of a Professionally-Led Support Group for Young Women Survivors with Breast Cancer |Co- Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald; Co-Supervisor: Dr. Joanne Stephen |Subject: Medical
(2011) Substance Abuse Treatment for Aboriginal Youth: Should Drug and Alcohol Interventions for First Nations Youth be Subsumed Exclusively Under Harm Reduction Frameworks? A Critical Policy Review | Supervisor: Dr. Rick Bradshaw; Co-Supervisor: Dr.Marvin McDonald |Subject: Child and Youth
(2006) Fostering Resilience: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Kids in Control | Supervisor: Dr. Robert Lees |Subject: Children and Youth
(2003) Knowledge Of Suicide Intervention Skill: Do Crisis Line Volunteers And Clergy Differ? | Supervisor: Dr. Wilbert Reimer |Subject: Psychotherapy
(2004) Exploring Contributions Of Relational Self To Men's Identity Achievement | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Meaning Research
(2004) The Connection Between Servant Leadership and Burnout: | Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong |Subject: Meaning Research
(2005) The Impact Of Social Skills Training On Children With Special Needs' Friendships: A Model To Better Inclusion | Supervisor: Dr. Ken Pudlas |Subject: Children and Youth
(2005) Weight Loss Self-Efficacy And Modeled Behaviour: Gaining Competence through Example | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Psychotherapy
(2007) Couples’ Lived Experience Of Unemployment Due To Injury: Navigating The Road Together | Supervisor: Dr. Jose Domene |Subject: Marriage and Family
(2007) Attachment and Women's Coping with Sexual Assault | Supervisor: Dr. Jose Domene |Subject: Trauma and Abuse
(2002) Phenomenological Analysis Of Frequent And Disruptive Sexual Discomfort In Married Women | Supervisor: Dr. Chuck MacKnee |Subject: Sexuality
(2002) The Family Relations Button Sort: Towards Its Validation Among Children Of Divorce | Supervisor: Dr. Joanne Crandall |Subject: Marriage and Family
(2004) A Touch Of The Poet: How Eugene O'Neill Recovered From Alcoholism | Supervisor: Dr. Paul Wong |Subject: Addiction
(2005) Binge Eating: A Critical Incident Study On What Helps And What Hinders The Process Of Recovery | Supervisor: Dr. Chuck MacKnee |Subject: Psychotherapy
(2008) Making Connections: Restorative Practices in Schools | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Education
(2006) A Story to Tell: The Identity Development of Women Growing up as Third Culture Kids | Supervisor: Dr. Faith Auton Cuff |Subject: Cross-Cultural
(2003) Do Communication Skills, Gender, Hope, and Family Types Make a Difference? An Evaluation of the Building Healthy Relationships Course | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Marriage and Family
(2003) Locus of Control, Personal Meaning, and Self-Concept Before and After an Academic Critical Incident | Supervisor: Dr. Philip Laird | Subject: Children and Youth
(2001) The Influence Of Personal Meaning On Vicarious Traumatization In Therapists | Supervisor: Dr. Joanne Crandall |Subject: Meaning Research
(2007) Towards Conversations Between Families and Professionals: What Helps and Hinders Family Coping When Caring for a Child with Special Needs | Supervisor: Dr. Marvin McDonald |Subject: Children and Youth
(2006) A Comparative Experimental Treatment Outcome Study: Female Survivors Of Sexual Assault Suffering From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, And Trauma-Related Guilt – Self-Report And Psychophysiological Measures | Supervisor: Dr. Rick Bradshaw |Subject: Psychotherapy
(2007) Spirituality, Culture and Mother-Daughter Relationships in the Transition to Adulthood | Supervisor: Dr. Jose Domene |Subject: Meaning Research
