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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 ... -
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 ... -
An Exploratory Study Of Sex Selective Abortion Among Indian Immigrants In The United States
(Social Work, 2010-11-01)This qualitative study sought to explore the transmission of and motivation for sex-selective abortion among Indian immigrants in the United States. Using a theoretical framework incorporating social learning theory and ... -
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 ... -
Acculturative Stress And Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Latino And Asian Immigrants
(Social Work, 2011-07-14)Mental health needs for immigrants are complicated by previous trauma and living in a new country. This study examined acculturative stress (AS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among immigrants by conducting a ... -
Understanding And Promoting The Notion Of Sustainable Development In Countries Of The Developing World
(Social Work, 2011-07-14)God created all humans equal and we all deserve the opportunity to have our basic needs met. This thesis discusses the fundamentals of sustainable development and explains the importance of achieving these measures in ... -
The Effects Of Personal Trauma History And Working With Clients With Similar Trauma On Well-being Among Mental Health Counselors
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)Several studies have researched burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, vicarious trauma, and shared trauma of practicing mental health professionals. Yet few have focused directly on the impact of personal trauma ... -
Risk Behavior, Personal Assets And Social Support In The Lesbian And Gay Adult Populations: How These Contribute To Suicidality?
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this exploratory study is threefold 1) to assess whether risk factors for suicide among LG individuals older than age 18 are the same as those among heterosexual individuals; 2) to assess whether suicidality ... -
Client Compliance: Can Community Mental Health Outcomes Be Predicted?
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this thesis project was to gain predictive insight into client behaviors that may affect treatment outcomes. This thesis uses data originally collected for a dissemination trial of Cognitive Behavioral ... -
The Road Ahead: Striking The Right Combination Of Academic And Mental Health Services And VA Benefits For Increasing The Academic Attainment Of Student Veterans
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)Recent statistics suggest that nearly a quarter of all veterans who have recently returned from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are returning to postsecondary education, many of them motivated to do so by the increased ... -
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 ... -
Fear And Hopelessness In Two Types Of Sexually Exploited Women
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)Thirty-four women self-identified as engaging in prostitution and were sampled from two prostitution intervention agencies over a 6 month period. Participants ranged in age from 22 to 55 years old (M = 37.40, SD = 8.43), ... -
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 ... -
Effect Of Urbanization And Level Of Education On Women's Age At Marriage In Yemen, 1997
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)Women's oppression and gender inequality have become predominant concerns of our times with the emergence of concepts such as social justice and human rights. Even after years of intervention, we still find ourselves in ... -
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 ... -
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) ... -
The Struggle And Strength Of Sexual Minorities And Suicidality: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-synthesis
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)The researcher conducted a Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (QIMS) of the intersection of sexual minority status and suicidality. Seven qualitative research studies were identified which included the stories of ... -
Urban-rural Differences In The Use Of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among The People In The Republic Of Yemen-1997
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)Population explosion is a major concern for many Middle Eastern countries. This study is aimed at exploring the urban-rural differences in the use of modern contraceptives in Yemen. The study also took into consideration ... -
Survivors Of Suicide: What Are Their Struggles And How Do They Heal?
(Social Work, 2013-07-22)The purpose of this study was to answer five questions: 1) what are the coping strategies of suicide survivors?; 2) what percentage of survivors have post-traumatic stress?; 3) what percentage of survivors are at risk of ... -
Bulimia Nervosa And Substance Use Disorders: Comorbidity And Treatment
(Social Work, 2013-07-22)This paper will demonstrate the connection in the professional literature that individuals who suffer from bulimia nervosa also have a high chance of suffering from a substance use disorder. Although, the literature ...