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La Pieza Que Falta: How Gender Roles and Cultural Norms Impacted how Latinas Learn about Sex
(2023-05-23)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to increase knowledge around what Latinas learned about sex growing up. It was used to create foundational work for future research with this population. More importantly it is a means ... -
Latinos with Diabetes: How do Social, Psychological, and Cultural Factors Affect Health Outcomes?
(2017-05-05)Diabetes has become one of the most common, costly, and preventable health problems diagnosed among all Americans (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2015a). Twenty-nine million individuals (9.3% of the population) have ... -
Le Corbusier and the Daughter of Light: Color and Architecture of the 1920s
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2009-09-16)Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, used color in his architecture to modulate form and volume. This research evaluates the possible rationales for the application of color in his architecture of the Purist phase, ... -
Leaving Experiences of Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
(2017-05-05)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health problem across the United States disproportionately affecting women and children. IPV has four primary categories of violence: physical, sexual, stalking, and ... -
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS TO ADVANCE STUDENT SUCCESS
(2021-05-28)Education plays a critical role in the advancement and survival of ethnic minority children and youth. However, access to quality education still eludes many ethnic minority children as a result of instances of prejudice, ... -
LGBTQ Youth: An Exploration Of The Relationship Between The Coming Out Process And Spiritual Intelligence
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)This study explored the relationship between coming out and spiritual intelligence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. An online survey that utilized the Gay Identity Questionnaire (GIQ) ... -
Lifetime Alcohol Misuse Prevalence Rates Among Sexual Offenders Currently Enrolled In Outpatient Sex Offender Treatment
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)Sex offenders' high prevalence of alcohol misuse augments their risk of reoffending. Identifying sexual offenders' alcohol misuse patterns and history is vital to effective treatment that lowers rates of recidivism. The ... -
Liminality and Mental Health Court Diversion: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Offender Experiences
(British Association of Social WorkersSchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)Seriously mentally ill people are a 'revolving-door' population in criminal justice systems where they cycle in and out of courts and jails. In response and consonant with the principles of therapeutic jurisprudence, mental ... -
Living arrangements among single mothers in India
(Canadian Population Studies, 2005)A large proportion of two parent households transition into single parenthouseholds upon marital disruption. Single parent households, especially femaleheaded households face an increase in the risk of poverty. This study ... -
Local Currency for Community Development: Policy Barriers and Support
(2015)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Local currency holds promise for relieving poverty while enhancing social capital and helping communities meet goals. In spite of this, governmental policies have ... -
Love Experiences of Older African Americans: A Qualitative Study
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Male And Female Trauma Narratives: Differences And Similarities
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)To help understand why women are at greater risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder than men, this dissertation qualitatively explores a conceptual model that incorporates key components of Cognitive-Behavioral ... -
Marital Satisfaction: Veterans From Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) And Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)The researcher conducted an online survey through social networking sites to identify variables that influenced marital satisfaction among Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans. ... -
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND KEETOOWAH WOMEN: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
(2020-04-22)American Indian/Native American (AI/NA) women experience postpartum depression (PPD) at a disproportionate rate compared to the rest of the United States population. Despite this known prevalence, little research exists ... -
Maternal Mortality and Female Literacy Rates in Developing Countries during 1970–2000: A Latent Growth Curve Analysis
(HindawiSchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013) -
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 ...