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Are We There Yet: Fsa Social Work In Agn Dekalb, Devlin Collins Nov 2022

Are We There Yet: Fsa Social Work In Agn Dekalb, Devlin Collins

Student Capstone Projects

This qualitative study examines the practices of social work in low-income ethnic minority neighborhoods and analyze how the Family Service Agency of Dekalb County appropriates this framework to engage residents and propose components for development to further meet the needs of the public. Researchers conclude that the best approach to engage minority communities is the strength/resilience model, which characterizes reasons minorities are more prone than white residents to avoid social work in favor of personal support networks. My study of FSA Dekalb reveals three key findings. The first, African Americans in Dekalb identify with the social issues plaguing urban minority …


Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitude, And Screening Practices In African American College Students, Shubhagata Das Jan 2022

Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitude, And Screening Practices In African American College Students, Shubhagata Das

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Breast cancer is a significant public health problem. Globally, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer and is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women. African American women population has a higher mortality rate due to breast cancer when compared to non-Hispanic White women. Additionally, breast cancer incidence rates are also relatively higher in young African American women compared to their non-Hispanic White counterparts. Early detection remains the most important strategy for combatting breast cancer that can significantly reduce the mortality rate. It has been observed that breast cancer has a more devastating effect on younger African …


African American Males Of Men Of Vision: A Case Study Of Self-Efficacy, A Sense Of Belonging, And Their Perception Of Community College, Jorge Theotis Tennin Jan 2022

African American Males Of Men Of Vision: A Case Study Of Self-Efficacy, A Sense Of Belonging, And Their Perception Of Community College, Jorge Theotis Tennin

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored self-efficacy and sense of belonging among African American males who participated in Men of Vision and their perception of community college. Ten students of the community college participated in the study through individual, in-depth interviews with the participants addressing three primary research questions: 1) How did being a member of an organization change your perception of higher education, specifically community colleges? 2) How did Men of Vision help you gain a sense of belonging on a college campus? 3) What did you learn about yourself while being a member of Men of Vision? The focus …