James R Carter
Biographic Data
| ID | 3758189 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James R Carter |
| GIVEN NAMES | James R |
| FAMILY NAME | Carter |
| SIGNATURE | CARTER J R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6905-1082 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1971 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Gender Differences in Purpose in Life: The Mediation Effect of Altruism
A strong meaning or purpose in life, as a key indicator for psychological well-being, has been found to enhance health and longevity in a large amount of empirical research. In this study, we focus on gender differences in purpose in life. Using a large nationally representative sample, we found that women enjoyed higher levels of purpose in life. We further examined the role of altruism in accounting for much of the gender differences in life pu…
A Guided Review of Top-10 Rated Social Work Education Program Websites: Diversity in the Digital Age
Increasingly, higher education is a competitive industry, with students considering numerous schools through which to obtain their college degrees. Many prospective students rely on the programs’ websites to inform their decisions. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredits schools of social work based on standards set forth in its Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) for bachelor- and master-level education. The EPAS …
Economic Necessity or Noble Cause? A Qualitative Study Exploring Motivations for Gestational Surrogacy in Gujarat, India
In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 surrogates from India. Two themes are discussed: (1) motivations for becoming surrogates and (2) role of family and community in surrogacy. The respondents were illiterate women aged 21–30 years and had been surrogate mothers an average of 2 times. Motivations for surrogacy were financial in nature. Surrogates reported stigma from extended family and community forcing them to l…
The Effect Of Data Precision On The Calculation Of Slope And Aspect Using Gridded Dems
Plots of the frequency of occurrences of aspect angles calculated from gridded DEMs showed inordinately large spikes at the cardinal directions. Because such frequencies are not natural, the techniques of calculating slope and aspect were examined. Ultimately, the cause of the spikes was found to be the fact that the elevation values are reported only to the nearest meter. Calculations of slope and aspect angles using rounded elevation data from …
Technological Transition in Cartography
The Net Cost of Soviet Foreign Aid
Gender Differences in Purpose in Life: The Mediation Effect of Altruism
A strong meaning or purpose in life, as a key indicator for psychological well-being, has been found to enhance health and longevity in a large amount of empirical research. In this study, we focus on gender differences in purpose in life. Using a large nationally representative sample, we found that women enjoyed higher levels of purpose in life. We further examined the role of altruism in accounting for much of the gender differences in life pu…
Technological Transition in Cartography
Economic Necessity or Noble Cause? A Qualitative Study Exploring Motivations for Gestational Surrogacy in Gujarat, India
In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 surrogates from India. Two themes are discussed: (1) motivations for becoming surrogates and (2) role of family and community in surrogacy. The respondents were illiterate women aged 21–30 years and had been surrogate mothers an average of 2 times. Motivations for surrogacy were financial in nature. Surrogates reported stigma from extended family and community forcing them to l…
The Net Cost of Soviet Foreign Aid
The Net Cost of Soviet Foreign Aid
Technological Transition in Cartography
The Effect Of Data Precision On The Calculation Of Slope And Aspect Using Gridded Dems
Plots of the frequency of occurrences of aspect angles calculated from gridded DEMs showed inordinately large spikes at the cardinal directions. Because such frequencies are not natural, the techniques of calculating slope and aspect were examined. Ultimately, the cause of the spikes was found to be the fact that the elevation values are reported only to the nearest meter. Calculations of slope and aspect angles using rounded elevation data from …
Economic Necessity or Noble Cause? A Qualitative Study Exploring Motivations for Gestational Surrogacy in Gujarat, India
In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 surrogates from India. Two themes are discussed: (1) motivations for becoming surrogates and (2) role of family and community in surrogacy. The respondents were illiterate women aged 21–30 years and had been surrogate mothers an average of 2 times. Motivations for surrogacy were financial in nature. Surrogates reported stigma from extended family and community forcing them to l…
A Guided Review of Top-10 Rated Social Work Education Program Websites: Diversity in the Digital Age
Increasingly, higher education is a competitive industry, with students considering numerous schools through which to obtain their college degrees. Many prospective students rely on the programs’ websites to inform their decisions. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredits schools of social work based on standards set forth in its Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) for bachelor- and master-level education. The EPAS …
Gender Differences in Purpose in Life: The Mediation Effect of Altruism
A strong meaning or purpose in life, as a key indicator for psychological well-being, has been found to enhance health and longevity in a large amount of empirical research. In this study, we focus on gender differences in purpose in life. Using a large nationally representative sample, we found that women enjoyed higher levels of purpose in life. We further examined the role of altruism in accounting for much of the gender differences in life pu…
Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Mathematics (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Accreditation (1 works) · Altruism (biology (1 works) · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy (1 works) · Bachelor (1 works)