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I Kissed Shaming Goodbye: Mental Health Implications of Christian Purity Culture
(2022-05-17)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 5/9/2024** ABSTRACT: This study investigates the impact of Christian “purity culture,” a particular variety of shame and guilt-based approach to sexual development, on ... -
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 ... -
“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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
PARENT ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES: PRE-COVID AND PERI-COVID PERSPECTIVES OF SCHOOL EFFORTS
(2021-08-10)African American youth perform lower in main subjects and are suspended at higher rates compared to their peers. In Fort Worth ISD only three out of ten 3rd graders read on grade level, and 62% of African American female ...