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How Age Of First Dating Experience, Number Of Dating Partners, And Length Of Relationship Relates To Dating Violence Victimization
(Social Work, 2010-07-19)Dating violence is a serious social and health problem for young adolescent in many parts of the world. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between three independent variables: (1) age of first ... -
How do social work students demographic identities impact ally behavior?
(2022-08-18)The purpose of this study is to explore the potential correlation between a national sample of social work students’ demographics and their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) and Transgender (T) ally behavior. The sample consisted ... -
HOW LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT CAN DECREASE POVERTY
(2021-08-02)Poverty is a complex issue caused by many interconnecting factors. Long-term case management programs provide an individualized approach to combating these factors in the lives of clients and helping them overcome poverty. ... -
HOW THEY SEE ME: REENTRY EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES: AN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL APPROACH
(2023-05-22)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 05/15/2024** ABSTRACT: The reintegration of justice-involved people into the community has emerged as a key concern of the criminal justice system as prison populations ... -
How Word Choice Influences Collegiate Recovery: A Quantitative Analysis on the Impact of Identifying Terms on Self-Compassion, Stigma, and Recovery Capital
(2022-08-17)Purpose: This study seeks to better understand how word choice when referencing people with a substance use disorder is associated with self-compassion and overall recovery capital while in a collegiate recovery program. ... -
I Kissed Shaming Goodbye: Mental Health Implications of Christian Purity Culture
(2022-05-17)This study investigates the impact of Christian “purity culture,” a particular variety of shame and guilt-based approach to sexual development, on the millennial generation. An emerging body of personal reminiscences and ... -
I May be Slightly Broken: Experiences of Children of Parents with Personality Disorders
(2020-01-31)Child abuse is defined as any emotional, psychological or physical abuse or neglect inflicted on a child, that causes distress and impaired functioning for that child. A child’s caregiver was reported to be the main source ... -
IDENTIFYING AND MEASURING ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS IN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE SHELTERS
(2021-05-07)Environmental stressors within the built environment can greatly impact health. Environmental stressors, such a noise levels, crowding, and housing quality have shown to impact physical healing as well as mental health. ... -
The Impact Of Familial Instability On Adolescent Behavioral Outcomes
(Social Work, 2010-07-19)As the definition of what is considered a family changes in our society, the family unit itself continues to undergo changes. These changes can sometimes lead to decreased stability within the family unit. This study focused ... -
“In a Way It’s a Violation”: Pap Smear Knowledge and Beliefs Among Underserved Women in Substance Abuse Treatment
(2017-05-03)Due to many factors, women in substance abuse treatment are at high risk of contracting the human papillomavirus (HPV) and developing cervical cancer. Despite this, the likelihood of accessing preventative healthcare, ... -
Incidence of suicidality and restraint and seclusion in inpatient psychiatric care for people with schizophrenia
(2017-05-03)The current dissertation sought to examine policies and practices that affect the psychiatric care and safety of people with schizophrenia. These included policies related to state- and census-region expenditures in ... -
The Individual And Collective Effect Of US Colonialism In Puerto Rico: A Scale Construction And Validation, With Implications For Social Work Education And Practice
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)"Understanding the individual and collective psychology of the people of Puerto Rico requires an understanding of both the history of its colonialism and the U.S. laws that have helped shaped the social world of the Puerto ... -
Individual, Family, School, And Community Predictors For Depression And Self-esteem: A Comparative Study Between Asian And Latino Adolescents
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors within the family, school, and community environments of Hispanic and Asian adolescents' that may predict mental health (depression and self-esteem). Another aim was ... -
The Influence Of Domestic Violence On The Reproductive Health Of Women: A Study From India
(Social Work, 2014-07-14)The holistic understanding of concepts such as domestic violence, women's oppression, gender inequality and antenatal health seeking behavior continues to remain somewhat vague and intangible. The pressing need for effective ... -
Influential Factors On Adolescent's Suicidal Behavior
(Social Work, 2010-07-19)Several studies have been conducted to investigate risk factors for adolescent suicide. Most adolescent risk models for suicide contain "traditional" risk factors such as depression or substance use. However, other possible ... -
Information Processing In A Structured Interview: Identifying Use Of Heuristics And Heuristic-based Bias
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)The survey interview has been recognized as the most frequently used data collection procedure in the social sciences (Dijkstra & van der Zouwen, l987). Although the survey interview is an essential methodological tool in ... -
Inter-ministerial Coordination And Collaboration In Social Programs: A Case Study Of The Human Development Program Oportunidades
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)The purpose of this research is to use the case study approach to determine how coordination is achieved in the Program for Human Development: Oportunidades (Opportunities). Oportunidades is the largest anti-poverty program ... -
Intersections Between Social Work and Public Administration: A Case Study of Urban Water Poverty
(2022-06-02)Despite infrastructure advances, water testing, and environmental policies, there are still areas in the United States that lack clean water. Some communities are negatively impacted by policies, location, socioeconomic ... -
Intervention Response to the Trauma-Exposed, Female Juvenile Offender: A Review of Effectiveness in Reducing Recidivism
(2019-08-08)When analyzed by general factors of effectiveness (Lispsey, 2009) and concepts of gender-responsivity (Day, Zahn, & Tichavsky, 2015) that target the needs of female juvenile-justice involved youth, reviewed studies show ... -
Interviews and Conversations about Leaving Services (iCALS): A Review of Resources after TANF
(2017-12-11)The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policy is designed to protect the nation’s most vulnerable families from severe hardship. The policy encourages moving people from “welfare to work” and improving child ...