ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANK YOUS

I first want to thank my parents, Beth and Tony Navarro for supporting me and making it possible for me to attend the University of South Carolina the past four years! I would also like to thank the wonderful people in the Capstone Scholars office for all of the guidance you have given me over the years, especially my Capstone advisor Cassie Davis and my Graduation with Leadership Distinction advisor David DeWeil. I would also like to thank my research mentor, Dr. Suzanne Swan, for giving me the opportunity to grow as a researcher and learn more about the psychology of intimate partner violence and related issues that I am so passionate about. I would like to thank all those who have helped me start and maintain the Club Beach Volleyball team and make that dream a reality! I also want to thank my counselor and mentor for the past two years Dr. Sarah Wright, I would not be where I am today without you! Lastly, I want to thank the Capstone program for giving me some of my best friends and memories over the years, and special shoutout to my roommate all four years, Caroline Guynn. From room 917 in Capstone to now, I couldn't have done it without you! Forever to thee and go cocks!