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A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment

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Doctor of Philosophy

Liberty University

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Abstract

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1

Background to the Problem 3

Purpose of the Study 25

Research Questions 27

Limitations/Delimitations 32

Definitions 33

Significance of the Study 36

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework 37

Organization of Remaining Chapters 40

Summary 40

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 41

Introduction 41

First Main Heading 41

Subsection Heading 42

Subheading Heading 45

Second Main Heading 52

Summary 67

CHAPTER THREE: METHODS 68

Research Design 68

Selection of Participants 70

Instrumentation 74

Assumptions 80

Procedures 82

Data Processing and Analysis 89

Summary

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS 92

Restatement of the Purpose 92

Research Question One 94

Research Question Two 97

Subquestion A 102

Subquestion B 104

Summary 108

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, & RECOMMENDATIONS 109

Summary 109

Conclusions 110

Major question related to purpose 110

Major question related to purpose 114

Implications for Practice 120

Implications for Research 126

Recommendations 132

Summary 132

References 134

APPENDIXes 155

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Appendix B: Name of Appendix 157

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Table 2 97

List of Figures

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Figure 2 52

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

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Background of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Rationale

Research Questions or Research Hypotheses

Assumptions and Limitations

Definition of Terms

Significance of the Study

Nature of the Study or Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

Organization of the Remainder of the Study

Summary

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