Browsing School of Social Work by Title
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Evaluation Of An Online Substance Abuse Prevention Exercise
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an online prevention exercise. The rigorous evaluation of one online exercise using controlled school environment was seen as the first step in understanding ... -
An Evaluation Of Religion And Spirituality In Social Work Education
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)This study evaluated how BSW students at two Texas universities, one publicly funded and one privately funded, perceive their level of preparedness, comfort and the importance of addressing / using religion and spirituality ... -
Examining Ecological Factors To Form A Macro Model For Working With Impoverished African American Neighborhoods
(Social Work, 2008-08-08)This social science study examines three ecological factors (geographical, institutional, and social) of impoverished African American neighborhoods, while also assessing the differences of poor neighborhoods with lower ... -
Examining Health and Mental Health Disparities between Sexual Minority Youth and Heterosexual Youth in the United States
(2020-07-31)Although various studies and systematic reviews have found an association between sexual orientation and health and mental health outcomes, few studies have examined a specific sample of adolescents aged 14 to 18 years of ... -
Examining Racial and Ethnic Disparities among Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
(Oxford University Press, 2021-03)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The purpose of this project was to examine individual-level ethnic and racial differences and facility-level differences in types of ... -
Examining the association between prescription opioid misuse and suicidal behaviors among adolescent high school students in the United States
(Elsevier, 2019)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Although some studies have examined the association between prescription opioid misuse and mental health outcomes, few studies have examined the effects of ... -
Examining the Independent Effect of Social Support on Unmet Mental Healthcare Needs Among Canadians: Findings from a Population-Based Study
(Springer Science+Business Media DordrechtSchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015-12)Although studies have identified social support as an important social determinant of health, few studies in Canada have actually examined the contributory role of social support in understanding access to mental healthcare ... -
An Exploratory Study Of Sex Selective Abortion Among Indian Immigrants In The United States
(Social Work, 2010-11-01)This qualitative study sought to explore the transmission of and motivation for sex-selective abortion among Indian immigrants in the United States. Using a theoretical framework incorporating social learning theory and ... -
Exploring 2006 Felony Domestic Violence Cases In Dallas County: Characterization And Analysis
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)In 2004 the city of Dallas police department reported that among violent crimes, family violence was second only to assault in occurrence. This trend is observed throughout Dallas County, which is the focus of this ... -
Exploring Black Clergy Perspectives on Religious/Spiritual related Domestic Violence: First Steps in Facing those who Wield the Sword Abusively
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: People who violence against their intimate partner(s) sometimes use religion as a mechanism of control. However discussion on religious/spiritual (R/S) abuse in the ... -
Exploring Culturally Relevant Responses to Latinx Student Mental Health
(2022-12-16)Social workers have an ethical obligation to challenge systemic oppression. Within the context of Latinx college students, there are many systemic barriers that negatively impact their mental health. Previous research ... -
Exploring Emerging Advocacy Networks Among NGOS Fighting Female Sex Trade Human Trafficking In Japan
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)This study is an exploratory qualitative research investigating current advocacy networks among NGOs trying to alleviate female sex trade human trafficking (FSTHT) in Japan. The principal objective is to identify the ... -
Exploring Moral Distress for Hospital Social Workers
(Oxford University Press, 2017)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the concept of moral distress in hospital social work. Moral distress evolves from an ethical dilemma, wherein an individual ... -
Exploring Reactions of Stakeholders to Military-Connected Spouse Abuse Disclosure: An Online Observational Approach
(2019-08-07)Although considerable research explores family violence within the United States Military, few peer-reviewed studies investigate the experience of civilian spouse survivors. This project seeks to close the research gap ... -
EXPLORING THE ALIGNMENT OF ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES WITH STATE AND DISTRICT POLICY: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK DATA
(2020-09-04)Bullying is a significant issue that results in deterioration of the self-esteem of the victim as well as causing other health and psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and reduced self-confidence. Research ... -
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS ON ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
(2019-08-05)The following Thesis seeks to determine the nature of the relationship between school social workers and academic outcomes in Texas. This Thesis is guided by three research questions 1. What is the nature of the relationship ... -
EXPLORING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF RWANDAN REFUGEES RESETTLED IN THE USA: A DESCRIPTIVE PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY
(2020-05-28)The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences associated with (genocide, migration, resettlement) and socio/cultural factors that influenced Rwandan refugees’ mental health in ... -
EXPLORING THE PREDICTORS OF WELL-BEING AND ADVANCE DIRECTIVES AMONG ELDER ORPHANS: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
(2018-08-20)Elder orphan is a term popularized by the media to describe the more than 22% of community-dwelling US adults aging alone with limited social support, social isolation, multiple chronic health issues, and childlessness. ... -
Exploring the Relationship between Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and an Emotional-Behavioral Disability among Children Involved in the Child Welfare System
(2020-05-14)This three-article dissertation examines the relationship between exposure to IPV and having an emotional-behavioral disability (EBD) among children in the child welfare system. The first article is a scoping review of the ... -
Exploring Vulnerability And Consent To Trafficking Related Migration: A Study Of South Asian Bar Dancers
(Social Work, 2010-03-03)Lack of resources in South Asian countries compel many people to migrate to other countries, some legally, others illegally. In 2005, Over 100,000 bar dancers in Mumbai became unemployed overnight when the state government ...