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Riesterer, Becky A. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Scholars have determined popular literature often contains propaganda imperatives (Berelson, 1952; Budd, 1967; Davis, 1942). Given the persuasive impact children's literature has upon the reader, children's literature containing propagandistic intent is a powerful force (Desai, 2014). This is especially true during times of war. Several studies…
Descriptors: Propaganda, Childrens Literature, Cartoons, War
Jefferson, Jennifer S. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Women remain a minority in the college presidency, representing only about a quarter of all presidents. Using interviews, document review, and a researcher's journal, this qualitative study examined why women choose to pursue or not pursue presidencies of small- and medium-sized, public and private, 2-year and 4-year New England colleges. It…
Descriptors: Females, Women Administrators, College Presidents, Documentation
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Charleston, LaVar; Leon, Raul – Journal for Multicultural Education, 2016
Purpose: Self-efficacy and outcome expectations influence the development of career interests, which, in turn, affect career choices. This study aims to understand self-efficacy beliefs and expectancy outcomes for African-American graduate students and faculty with a focus in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree programs,…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, STEM Education, Graduate Study, Career Choice