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Piloting an Index of Segregation at the Census Tract Level: Associations with Place and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Life Expectancies
(2022-08-11)This study considers residential segregation as a critical driver of racial/ethnic health disparities and introduces an index of segregation, the Representation Index, that measures segregation degree at the neighborhood ... -
A Planning Model For Disaster Relief Agencies
(Social Work, 2011-03-03)Rather than identify nongovernmental organizations (NGO) with traditional service delivery systems, NGOs should be viewed as a unique system with specific outcomes pertinent to resource distribution. Grounded theory was ... -
Positive Ageing and Death or Dying: A Scoping Review
(2022-08-03)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/2/2024** ABSTRACT: This scoping review aims to examine the extent and how research that utilizes successful, active, productive, and healthy ageing framework(s) include ... -
Positive Parenting Intervention: As Prevention To Child Maltreatment
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)One of the biggest social problems in the United States today is child maltreatment. Extensive literature has been written about the problem and many researchers, child welfare workers, and policy makers believe that the ... -
Postpartum Depression and COVID-19: A Special Emphasis on Military Women
(2022-12-20)The purpose of this study is to explore the possible factors that contribute to postpartum depression in military women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study had a total of 10 participants who were recruited by snowball ... -
Posttraumatic Growth And Positive Macro-level Outcomes
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)Common patterns and themes emerge from the unique experiences of individuals who have managed to turn personal tragedies into positive macro-level outcomes, such as societal change or agency creation. A number of research ... -
Practitioner Perceptions And Experiences With Evidence-based Practice In The Practice Setting
(Social Work, 2008-08-08)Evidence-based practice (EBP) in the profession of social work is a current concern in the response to a need to be accountable to the profession, clients, and the broader society. This approach to practice, introduced by ... -
Predicting Condom Use Behavior In Sexually Active Adolescents: Application Of The Health Belief Model And Developmental Assets Framework
A significant amount of progress has been made over the past decade to reduce the impact of risky sexual behavior among adolescents; however, rates of unwanted pregnancy and contraction of sexually transmitted infections ... -
Predicting Perceived Wellness for Cisgender Women Utilizing the Social Determinants of Health Model: Testing Group Differences Between Sexual Minorities and Heterosexual Respondents
(2018-07-31)The purpose of this investigation was to bridge a gap in the literature about health disparities experienced across the intersection of multiple identities of women in the United States. Through the theoretical frameworks ... -
Predicting Violent Incidence and Disciplinary Actions in Schools: Use of The National Center for Educational Statistics to Examine School Violence Interventions
(2017-05-05)Background: Violence reduction in schools has become an important consideration as school administrators work to provide a safe and peaceful atmosphere for learning. This study provided evidence of main effect and interaction ... -
Predictors of Different Types of Victim-Trafficker Relationships: An Intersectionality-Informed Analysis
Domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) is the commercial sexual exploitation of a minor citizen or legal resident within United States borders. The literature about the experiences of DMST victims is an amalgamation of ... -
Predictors Of School Functioning And Problem Behaviors In Siblings Of Children With Autism
(2020-08-27)When a child has a sibling with a disability, siblings must learn to adapt to additional challenges and demands and may often be overlooked by their parents, teachers, and service providers. While research has demonstrated ... -
Predictors Of Timing In Hospice Utilization: The Role Of Family In The Decision For Hospice Care
Patients and families coping with a terminal illness are faced with a number of decisions over the course of their disease. The decision to continue further treatment versus utilization of a palliative approach, such as ... -
The Prevalence Rate Of Underage Drinking Among School-age Adolescents Receiving Social Work Intervention In A Community Mental Health Research Health Setting
Adolescents participate in underage drinking across the United States, causing significant consequences to themselves, others, communities, and the state. Underage drinking is one of the nation's leading causes of deaths ... -
PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS: KEEPING THEMSELVES RICH WHILE GIVING MONEY AWAY
(2020-12-10)This paper examines the relational dynamics that maintain the imbalance between American private foundations and their grantees. Using conflict theory as a guide, the dynamics of power at play between the two entities is ... -
Professional Preparation And Practices Of Child Custody Evaluators: A Comparative Study Of Masters-level And Doctoral-level Practitioners
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)While a substantial amount of the research on child custody evaluation practices has focused on psychologists and psychiatrists, virtually none of the existing research has addressed child custody evaluation practices of ... -
Protective Sex: How Being In-Tune with Sexuality Protects Young Women
(2016-05-16)Sexuality has been a widely studied topic which has produced a diverse body of literature covering many different perspectives. However, despite the wealth of knowledge on the topic of sexuality, society maintains a strong ... -
PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder, And Treatment, A Review
(Social Work, 2014-09-17)This systematic review examines the empirical literature for American veterans with a dual diagnosis of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Concurrent treatment and treatment targeting one of the disorders was the basis ... -
Puerto Rican Young Women's Substance Abuse: A Qualitative Study Of Young Female Cocaine And Heroin Drug Users Ages 18 To 35 From San Juan Metropolitan Area
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)The purpose of this qualitative study was to obtain a deeper understanding of Puerto Rican women between the ages of 18 - 35 with a cocaine and heroin problem. This study was designed to identify and describe common issues ... -
A Qualitative Evaluation Of Wraparound Services From Caregivers' Perspective
(Social Work, 2013-10-22)Wraparound services are becoming a prominent form of service delivery for system of care for Mental Health services for children. This study examined the benefits, limitations, obstacles and any other themes reported by ...