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MEASUREMENT OF ECONOMIC ABUSE AMONG WOMEN NOT SEEKING SOCIAL OR SUPPORT SERVICES AND DWELLING IN THE COMMUNITY
(Springer Publishing / Violence and Victims, 2020-02-01)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Scholars have defined economic abuse (EA) as tactics used by abusive partners to undermine the self-sufficiency and economic self-efficacy of survivors of intimate ... -
Measurement, Education and Tracking in Integrated Care (METRIC): use of a culturally adapted education tool versus standard education to increase engagement in depression treatment among Hispanic patients: study protocol for a randomized control trial
(BioMed Central Ltd. (BMC)School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-08-03)Significant mental health disparities exist for Hispanic populations, especially with regard to depression treatment. Stigma and poor communication between patients and their providers result in low use of antidepressant ... -
Measuring Relationship Quality in an International Study: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Validity
(SageSchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016)Objective: This study reports on the operationalization and testing of the newly developed Relationship Quality (RQ) scale, designed to assess an individual’s perception of his or her RQ in their current partnership. ... -
Measuring student perception of ethics instruction in social work programs at the BSW and MSW level
(2014-12)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs lack a universal method to teach ethics, and it is at the discretion of the program to determine the type of ethics education received. The purpose ... -
The Mechnism Of CBT For Depression Recovery: The Role Of Problem-solving Appraisal
(Social Work, 2008-09-17)Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most extensively tested psychotherapies for depression. Although its effect on depression alleviation has been widely recognized, little is known regarding its therapeutic ... -
The mediating effect of depressive symptoms on the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents: Findings from community and inpatient mental health settings in Ontario, Canada
(ElsevierSchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016)Although bullying victimization has been linked to a number of behavioral and emotional problems among adolescents, few studies have investigate the mechanism through which bullying victimization affect non-suicidal self-injury. ... -
Medicaid Waivers and Public Sector Mental Health Service Penetration Rates for Youth
(American Psychological Association, 2018)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: To assist families of youth with serious emotional disturbance in financing youth’s comprehensive care, some states have sought and received Medicaid ... -
"The Men's Group" at St. Pius V: A Case Study of a Parish-Based Voluntary Partner Abuse Intervention Program
(SAGE Publications, 2020)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Literature on Latino men and intervention for intimate partner violence/abuse (IPV/A) is slim. Over 100 men have voluntarily sought help for IPV/A perpetration from ... -
Military-Related Posttraumatic Emotional Numbing: A Three-Article Dissertation
(2017-05-03)Three papers on military-related posttraumatic stress and emotional numbing symptoms are proposed for this three-paper dissertation. The first paper will be a systematic review of the literature on the psychosocial impact ... -
Millennials and Social Entrepreneurship: A Multiple Streams Analysis of Problems, Prospects, and Implications for Policy and Practice
(Georgetown University - McCourt School of Public Policy, 2016)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Using Kingdon’s multiple streams framework, this article analyzes the processes of problem definition, policy proposal, and political decision-making surrounding ... -
Modeling Son Preference In Pakistan
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)Gender has become one of the most politicized issues in South Asian countries over the past 100 years. They were expected to cook for the family, clean the house, feed their children, look after all family members, and ... -
Modernization And Contraception In Kenya From 1998 To 2008-2009.
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)The objective of this study is to examine the factors that influence contraceptive use in Kenya. More specifically, the study focuses on the determinants of membership in two categories of contraceptive use: modern ... -
Motivations to pursue surrogacy for gay fathers in Canada: a qualitative investigation
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: In Canada, the evolution of gay rights and surrogacy legislation present a unique sociopolitical context in which gay men consider parenthood. This study explored ... -
Network Modeling of Assisted Living Facility Residents’ Attendance at Programmed Group Activities: Proximity and Social Contextual Correlates of Attendance
(Oxford University Press, 2020-09-28)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Social engagement, including participation in group activities, supports older adults’ mental and physical health. However, many residents ... -
Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Young Adults: Perceptions of Their Lived Experiences With Gender Identity
(2020-07-29)Non-binary and gender expansive (NBGE) young adults face disproportionate rates of violence and discrimination within systemic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal contexts. Extant literature neglects the study of this ... -
Non-suicidal Self-injury And Social Influence
(Social Work, 2010-11-01)The researcher conducted an online survey through social networking sites and online college/university communications to identify the relationship between social influence (e.g. peer acceptance, media exposure) and NSSI ... -
Nonprofit Employee Recognition: An Intrinsically-based Program
(Social Work, 2011-03-03)This study hypothesizes that nonprofit employees will choose non-monetary motivational factors based on intrinsic values over monetary factors such as better pay, benefits, etc. when asked what is most important. Limited ... -
Nurturing the Disease - A Glimpse From the Outside Looking In: An Autoethnographic Exploration of the Nature of Nurture and its Role in Chronic Illness
(2022-12-19)This autoethnographic illness narrative explores nature versus nurture’s impact on chronic illness. The author argues that environmental factors play a significant role in the rise of chronic illnesses. My hope is that ... -
Older Adults’ Perceived Benefits of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Implications for Social Work
(SAGE Publications, 2019-11-28)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to explore participants’ perceived benefits of equine-assisted psychotherapy and to understand if older adults with functional or ... -
Optimism Associations With Well-being Indicators Among Older People In The U.S.
(Social Work, 2008-04-22)Introduction This study is an analysis of associations between optimism and other psychological well-being indicators among people over age 65 in the U.S. The analysis is based on a stratified random sample collected in ...