In this thesis, the researcher applied grounded theory methodology to the question of what combination of conceptual framework and explanatory principles accounts for the differential stress of the parents of children ...

Parental infidelity is believed to be the leading reason for divorce in North America, and much research has been conducted on how to help the couple in crisis. However, the impact of parental infidelity reaches far beyond ...

This thesis establishes a best practices protocol for counsellors working with adults who are experiencing stress as they provide care for aging parents, and identifies the factors and contexts that create stressful ...

The adolescent stage is perhaps the most awkward stage in our lives. However, this stage is also one of great importance that ultimately shapes who we become. Given the complexities of social development that are entwined ...

As a focus for in-depth study, the area of Aboriginal achievement is an obvious choice. I see low levels of Aboriginal achievement in my school and district (School District 84, Vancouver Island West) as well as the presence ...

This study aimed to analyze the impact of daily physical activity (DPA), as described in the B.C. curriculum, on grade one students in three different classrooms at Little Mountain Elementary School. The sample comprised ...

W.J. Mouat is the largest secondary school in District 34 (Abbotsford) with a widespread catchment area that includes students with culturally diverse backgrounds, including significant numbers of Indo-Canadian and Aboriginal ...

The purpose of this project is to examine childhood anxiety disorders. Children with anxiety disorders have an excessive amount of worry and fear that interferes with their ability to function. Anxiety has three reactionary ...

This research focuses on the obstacles and hardships faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in our schools and communities, with the intention of examining how to create an LGBTQ inclusive ...

Many alternative high school students suffer from low self-esteem, a lack of social skills awareness, a lack of a positive vision and belief in themselves and their life's direction. And unfortunately, in the classroom, ...