Meghan Owenz
Biographic Data
| ID | 766659 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Meghan Owenz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Meghan |
| FAMILY NAME | Owenz |
| SIGNATURE | OWENZ M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jacksonville University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5886-1792 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Institutional betrayal”: The return to normal and college students with disabilities in the USA
Students with disabilities represent at least 20% of students enrolled in American institutions of higher education. During the COVID-19 crisis, American institutions made several modifications to coursework that increased accessibility for all students. However, they quickly reversed these changes once the ‘average’ student was able and willing to return to traditional residential instruction. This focus group study interviewed twelve students w…
Being a disabled woman in a global pandemic: A focus group study in the United States along with policy recommendations
This study sheds light on the problems and strengths of disabled people during the ongoing COVID pandemic, as many societies are dropping mitigation measures. Fourteen disabled women from the United States participated in virtual focus groups, and the study identified five major themes: New Challenges, Old Challenges Persist, Structural Changes to Accessibility, Coping Resources, and Learning for Future. The findings aligned with existing literat…
A Goal‐Theoretic Framework for Parental Screen‐Time Monitoring Behavior
Children's screen time (i.e., time spent using computers, televisions, mobile devices) has rapidly increased with the development of mobile technology, and this increase has become a matter of serious concern for teachers, parents, family life educators, psychologists, and other health professionals. High usage rates (more than 2 hours per day) have been associated with low‐quality sleep, language acquisition difficulties, and attentional problem…
Perceived post-traumatic growth may not reflect actual positive change: A short-term prospective study of relationship dissolution
Romantic relationship breakups induce significant distress, which has prompted interest in the possibility of post-traumatic growth (PTG) following relationship dissolution. However, most studies have relied on retrospective self-reports of growth, raising questions about the actuality of growth following breakup. This prospective study assessed relationship quality prior to breakup, measured growth over time, included a comparison group that did…
A Eudaimonic Theory of Marital Quality
This article explores a eudaimonic approach (a focus on human flourishing) for its value in enriching marital quality theory. Spouses' marital satisfaction is reinterpreted as the match between their actual marriage and their marital goals. Goal pursuit is proposed as a primary area of assessment and research in marital quality. Two dimensions of goal pursuit are highlighted. First is a continuum ranging from individually attainable goals to shar…
A Eudaimonic Theory of Marital Quality
This article explores a eudaimonic approach (a focus on human flourishing) for its value in enriching marital quality theory. Spouses' marital satisfaction is reinterpreted as the match between their actual marriage and their marital goals. Goal pursuit is proposed as a primary area of assessment and research in marital quality. Two dimensions of goal pursuit are highlighted. First is a continuum ranging from individually attainable goals to shar…
Perceived post-traumatic growth may not reflect actual positive change: A short-term prospective study of relationship dissolution
Romantic relationship breakups induce significant distress, which has prompted interest in the possibility of post-traumatic growth (PTG) following relationship dissolution. However, most studies have relied on retrospective self-reports of growth, raising questions about the actuality of growth following breakup. This prospective study assessed relationship quality prior to breakup, measured growth over time, included a comparison group that did…
A Eudaimonic Theory of Marital Quality
This article explores a eudaimonic approach (a focus on human flourishing) for its value in enriching marital quality theory. Spouses' marital satisfaction is reinterpreted as the match between their actual marriage and their marital goals. Goal pursuit is proposed as a primary area of assessment and research in marital quality. Two dimensions of goal pursuit are highlighted. First is a continuum ranging from individually attainable goals to shar…
Perceived post-traumatic growth may not reflect actual positive change: A short-term prospective study of relationship dissolution
Romantic relationship breakups induce significant distress, which has prompted interest in the possibility of post-traumatic growth (PTG) following relationship dissolution. However, most studies have relied on retrospective self-reports of growth, raising questions about the actuality of growth following breakup. This prospective study assessed relationship quality prior to breakup, measured growth over time, included a comparison group that did…
A Goal‐Theoretic Framework for Parental Screen‐Time Monitoring Behavior
Children's screen time (i.e., time spent using computers, televisions, mobile devices) has rapidly increased with the development of mobile technology, and this increase has become a matter of serious concern for teachers, parents, family life educators, psychologists, and other health professionals. High usage rates (more than 2 hours per day) have been associated with low‐quality sleep, language acquisition difficulties, and attentional problem…
Being a disabled woman in a global pandemic: A focus group study in the United States along with policy recommendations
This study sheds light on the problems and strengths of disabled people during the ongoing COVID pandemic, as many societies are dropping mitigation measures. Fourteen disabled women from the United States participated in virtual focus groups, and the study identified five major themes: New Challenges, Old Challenges Persist, Structural Changes to Accessibility, Coping Resources, and Learning for Future. The findings aligned with existing literat…
Institutional betrayal”: The return to normal and college students with disabilities in the USA
Students with disabilities represent at least 20% of students enrolled in American institutions of higher education. During the COVID-19 crisis, American institutions made several modifications to coursework that increased accessibility for all students. However, they quickly reversed these changes once the ‘average’ student was able and willing to return to traditional residential instruction. This focus group study interviewed twelve students w…
Psychology (5 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (2 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (2 works) · Disability Rights and Representation (2 works)