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2011

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Job Satisfaction Of Nonprofit Workers, Christine Sarah Johnson Jan 2011

Job Satisfaction Of Nonprofit Workers, Christine Sarah Johnson

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the overall job satisfaction of employees that work in nonprofit organizations that have religious names. The study used individual survey methods to collect its data. Participants for this study were recruited from paid employees of Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside (CCSBR), one of the largest non-profit organizations in the Inland Empire. A total of 48 employees participated in this study.


Perceived Parental Involvement Among Mexicans, Jose Rosas Hernandez Jan 2011

Perceived Parental Involvement Among Mexicans, Jose Rosas Hernandez

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a descriptive analysis of the effect of parental involvement on educational engagement among Mexican children. This study utilized a sample of 50 Mexican parents surveyed at the Rubidoux Swap meet in Rubidoux, California to examine parental involvement in their child's education. A quantitative data analysis was utilized.


Psychological Correlates Of Investor Risk, John Laurin Vaughn Jan 2011

Psychological Correlates Of Investor Risk, John Laurin Vaughn

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The present study explores the efficacy of a standardized psychological test known as Rotter's Internal/External Locus of Control Scale in predicting investor's level of risk aversion.


The Relationship Between Cultural Loyalty And Attachment, And Career Aspirations And Perceived Realistic Career, Heather Lynn Hernandez Jan 2011

The Relationship Between Cultural Loyalty And Attachment, And Career Aspirations And Perceived Realistic Career, Heather Lynn Hernandez

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The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between cultural loyalty and attachment, and career aspirations and their perceived realistic career among college students. The participants used for this study consists of fifty-six students attending the California State University, San Bernardino. Data was collected through paper surveys at both the Student Assistance In Learning (SAIL) office in the University Hall building, and outside the Santos Manuel Student Union.


Psychosocial Needs Of Family Caregivers Of Cancer Patients, Graziano Mario Mauriz Jan 2011

Psychosocial Needs Of Family Caregivers Of Cancer Patients, Graziano Mario Mauriz

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The purpose of this study was to examine caregivers' psychosocial needs in order to develop supportive programs and implement proper interventions intending to improve their quality of life and quality of care for their loved one's affected by cancer.


Social Workers Attitudes Toward Providing Social Services To Undocumented Immigrants, Michael Ryan Chavez Jan 2011

Social Workers Attitudes Toward Providing Social Services To Undocumented Immigrants, Michael Ryan Chavez

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The purpose of this study was to examine social workers' and social work students' attitudes toward providing publicly funded social services to undocumented workers.


The Relationship Between Perception Of Physical Features, Racial Identity, And Self-Esteem Of Black Adolescent Females, Carolette Yvonne King Jan 2011

The Relationship Between Perception Of Physical Features, Racial Identity, And Self-Esteem Of Black Adolescent Females, Carolette Yvonne King

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perception of physical features, racial identity attitudes, and self-esteem of Black adolescent females. Thirty-eight Black adolescent females, ranging from 14 to 19 years old, were administered a survey packet including a Demographic Questionnaire, The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, and a shortened version of the 50-item Racial Identity Attitude Scale.


The Relationship Between Sexual Assault Disclosure Reactions And Psychological Symptoms, Danielle Renee Buckland Jan 2011

The Relationship Between Sexual Assault Disclosure Reactions And Psychological Symptoms, Danielle Renee Buckland

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The purpose of this study was to investigate sexual assault disclosure reactions and psychological symptoms. It was predicted that negative disclosure reactions would be positively correlated with psychological symptoms and positive disclosure reactions would be negatively correlated with psychological symptoms. Participants include twenty-nine females who had previously experienced a sexual assault. Each participant filled out several on-line questionnaires.


A Multidimensional View Of Childhood Obesity In The United States, Chauncey Duke Hayes Jan 2011

A Multidimensional View Of Childhood Obesity In The United States, Chauncey Duke Hayes

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The purpose of this study was to review all the contributing factors that lead to obesity in children and to review both prevention and treatment methods that are being implemented in the attempt to combat the epidemic. These factors are continually evolving and include social changes, dietary changes, medical changes, K-12 physical education, and monetary strain in the economic growth within the decades following the 80's, and public perception regarding treatment and perception regarding treatment and prevention of obesity. All have an impact on the current obesity epidemic.


This Is Not A Love Story: A Semiotic Discourse Analysis Of Romantic Comedies, Stephanie Lynn Gomez Jan 2011

This Is Not A Love Story: A Semiotic Discourse Analysis Of Romantic Comedies, Stephanie Lynn Gomez

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This study is an examination of the ideologies present in the highest-grossing romantic comedy from each year in the past decade. Because romantic comedies feature prominent romantic relationships, repeated exposure to romantic comedies may influence audiences' perceptions of what romantic relationships should be like. People who are exposed to media content depicting romantic relationships may rely on those portrayals when they are either considering beginning a new romantic relationship, or evaluating a current romantic relationship.


Influenza Nucleoprotein Interactions As Potential Antiviral Targets, Abel Sanchez Jan 2011

Influenza Nucleoprotein Interactions As Potential Antiviral Targets, Abel Sanchez

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The purpose of this research was to investigate the Nucleoprotein (NP) RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) interaction by identifying and characterizing a NP mutant which maintains RNA binding but is unable to interact with the viral polymerase complex. Influenza poses a threat to human health and is a burden on the global economy. Influenza is caused by influenza virus which contains a segmented RNA genome, resulting in rapid evolution and emergence of new influenza subtypes which lead to pandemics.


Substance Abuse Services And Their Effects On Parental Reunification With Children Within The Child Welfare System, Jacqueline Ann Myers Jan 2011

Substance Abuse Services And Their Effects On Parental Reunification With Children Within The Child Welfare System, Jacqueline Ann Myers

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This study explained the affect of the parental substance abuse services on the reuniting of the parents with their children. Understanding the significance of parental substance abuse treatment services in regards to reunification with children within the child welfare system is necessary in providing children with a healthy and safe environment.


The Effects And Recommendations For Gender Interaction In Physical Education, Angel Castro Jr. Jan 2011

The Effects And Recommendations For Gender Interaction In Physical Education, Angel Castro Jr.

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The purpose of this project was to review effects of gender interaction in physical education that might contribute to student's participation levels in different learning environments. The review of literature was used to examine the effects of physical education and it was found that most studies suggested a single gendered environment resulted in more class participation.


Effects Of Substance Abuse Services On Child Reunification, Peter Charles Shorts Jan 2011

Effects Of Substance Abuse Services On Child Reunification, Peter Charles Shorts

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a descriptive and inferential analysis of the effect of substance abuse treatment upon the family reunification process. The research revealed a significant relationship between the median age of custodial parents whose parental rights were terminated and the median age of parents whose parental rights were not terminated.


Evaluation Of Services For Adults With A Dual Diagnosis In The Criminal Justice System, Cheryl Anne Stebbings Jan 2011

Evaluation Of Services For Adults With A Dual Diagnosis In The Criminal Justice System, Cheryl Anne Stebbings

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San Bernardino Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) is a community-based program created to serve San Bernardino County adults with serious mental illness, who have also had repeated contacts with the criminal justice system as a result of their mental illness. Finding a balance of how mental health providers and the criminal justice system can work together to design effective treatment plans for these clients is essential in helping them accomplish this. This research evaluated the effectiveness of services from the FACT program.


How Do Heteronormative Perspectives Affect Same-Sex Parents?, Michelle Nicole Mcnevin Jan 2011

How Do Heteronormative Perspectives Affect Same-Sex Parents?, Michelle Nicole Mcnevin

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This study focused on same-sex couples that are co-parenting children in the United States and the differences in parenting that were elicited when faced with heteronormative perspectives in society. Understanding how these families disclose the nature of their same-sex family provides the social worker with insights on how to work more effectively with these families and create more inclusive space for these families throughout the community.


Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Young Women, Crystal Pauline Castillo Jan 2011

Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Young Women, Crystal Pauline Castillo

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The purpose of this study is to examine if law enforcement is properly trained to screen for trafficking victims. If a sex trafficking victim is identified what services are offered to commercially sexually exploited juvenile females. In the Inland Empire many young women are at risk of becoming victims of sexual exploitation and minimal services are available for prevention or safehouses. This research focuses specifically on the Inland Empire. Questionaires were emailed to law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino and Riverside County.


Custody Outcomes For Protective Parents In Cases With Child Sexual Abuse, Nancy Marie Stuebner Jan 2011

Custody Outcomes For Protective Parents In Cases With Child Sexual Abuse, Nancy Marie Stuebner

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The purpose of this study was to examine unreasonable factors that may lead to an unexpected maternal custody loss and result in a non protective custody outcome including labeling a mother with a mental health condition, parental Alienation Syndrome or Alienator, and presence of child sexual abuse.


The Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict, Perceived Support, And Psychological Contracts For Hispanic And African American Women, Celina Matilde Garcia Ali Jan 2011

The Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict, Perceived Support, And Psychological Contracts For Hispanic And African American Women, Celina Matilde Garcia Ali

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The purpose of this study was to extend past and current literature in work-family conflict (WFC), perceived supervisor support (PSS), perceived organizational support (POS) and psychological contracts to Hispanic and African American populations. Data was collected from 97 participants with complete surveys from a full-time working adult population primarily in Southern California.


Time And Proximity As Factors Of Quality Mentorship, Brandon Keith Patrick Jan 2011

Time And Proximity As Factors Of Quality Mentorship, Brandon Keith Patrick

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This study examined the impact of time and proximity on the quality of formal mentor program in organizations. The study proposed that a quality formal mentor program will be one where the mentor and protégé are close in proximity and that the time the mentor spends with the protégé will lead to higher career-related and psychosocial outcomes.


An Algorithm For Facial Expression Recognition To Assist Handicapped Individuals With Eating Disabilities, Anthony Rudolph De La Loza Jan 2011

An Algorithm For Facial Expression Recognition To Assist Handicapped Individuals With Eating Disabilities, Anthony Rudolph De La Loza

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The purpose of this thesis is to describe an algorithm and implement a software system based upon facial expression recognition that will accurately determine the specific need of a handicapped individual pertaining to the eating process. Then based upon that need, determine the appropriate action that should be executed. This thesis aims to present a solution to allow a special needs individual to eat more efficienty and foster independence, while providing a platform for further research in the area of feature detection to assist individuals with special needs.


Automated Case Review System For Transitional Assistance, Don Minh Le Jan 2011

Automated Case Review System For Transitional Assistance, Don Minh Le

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The purpose of this project was to create an automated Case Review System. The current Case Review System is a manual process that is being performed by Eligibility Lead Workers and Eligibility Worker Supervisors. The reviewers utilize an Excel sheet to record every individual reviewers results and print out many copies for the appropriate parties. The automated system is designed to track, and catch mistakes in determining eligibility of the welfare applicants. Moreover, Case Review System provides the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) the ability to report error trends as a training tool to reduce future case errors. This system shall …


Quality Or Quantity?: Refining The Definition Of The Means Efficacy Construct And Its Relationship To Task Specific Self-Efficacy, Jennifer Renee Rice Jan 2011

Quality Or Quantity?: Refining The Definition Of The Means Efficacy Construct And Its Relationship To Task Specific Self-Efficacy, Jennifer Renee Rice

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The purpose of this study was to expand on the definition of the means efficacy construct and its relationship to task-specific self-efficacy. The current research has three studies: assesssing quality means efficacy from a self-report method, study two assessing quality means efficacy from a self-report method, and study three comparing quality and quantity means efficacy to determine which would be a better predictor of confidence in various tasks.


Revision Of Remote (Recursively Estimating Multi-Threaded Observation Tool Enterprise) For Commercialization, Jeongtaek Hong Jan 2011

Revision Of Remote (Recursively Estimating Multi-Threaded Observation Tool Enterprise) For Commercialization, Jeongtaek Hong

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The purpose of this study is to have ReMoTe be commercialized or released as open source at some future date to the general public. ReMoTe will provide an enhanced user interface that will allow users easy to use functions and setup their projects and define their thread and phases. ReMoTe will have the ability to handle muliple projects, and specify any number of phases for any thread.


Gloria Anzaldua And Alanis Morisette: The Untangled Flavors Of Conocimiento, Audrey Nathalie Romero Jan 2011

Gloria Anzaldua And Alanis Morisette: The Untangled Flavors Of Conocimiento, Audrey Nathalie Romero

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This paper explroes the notion that the human body plays a predominant role in the act of writing, and examines how Gloria Anzaldua's concept of writing from the body, which she calls conocimiento (Spanish term for consciousmess), is manifested in Alanis Morissette's lyrics.


Gobuddy - Android Mobile Application, Kalaivani Nellaiappan Jan 2011

Gobuddy - Android Mobile Application, Kalaivani Nellaiappan

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The purpose of this application is to serve the end user of an Android Smart phone, with reliable, instantaneous and location based information on places of interest such as restaurants, gas stations, hotels, movie theaters, and the like by using the phones' built-in GPS. The basic information includes viewing the map and address of the place of interest and getting the directions to a particular place in addition to having some extra features. Contains computer source code.


The Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports On Student Achievement And Other Outcomes, Gail Pamela Angus Jan 2011

The Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports On Student Achievement And Other Outcomes, Gail Pamela Angus

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The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS) on student academic performance and other outcomes. The participants in the study are eight middle schools from an urban Southern California school district that were mandated to implement SWPBIS in 2005.


Assimilation Versus Survival: A Case Study Of Beginning Teachers; Preparation, Expectations, And Survival In A New Diverse Environment, Ericka Dolores Shuss Jan 2011

Assimilation Versus Survival: A Case Study Of Beginning Teachers; Preparation, Expectations, And Survival In A New Diverse Environment, Ericka Dolores Shuss

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The focus of this research will revolve around these main questions: Are new teachers adequately prepared for their new teaching position, school culture, demographics, environment, and expectations? The new teacher retention rate is dramatically decreasing in California. Many new teachers leave the education field within the first five years of entering as teachers. Beginning teachers have many pressures guiding their entrance into the teaching field. The first five years are a "vulnerable time" for new teachers entering the field.


International Graffiti And The Israeli Separation Barrier, Veronica Evangelina Miranda Jan 2011

International Graffiti And The Israeli Separation Barrier, Veronica Evangelina Miranda

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This purpose of this study is to show that graffiti can be more than mere vandalism and can be a powerful way of communicating resistance to injustice when used as protest. Graffiti on the Israeli Separation Barrier is one way people can speak against an oppressive force that alters their physical environment, which can be a site of continuous argument.


Recognizing Samoan Students' Cultural Capital In Schools, Sane Aletoni Mataitusi Jan 2011

Recognizing Samoan Students' Cultural Capital In Schools, Sane Aletoni Mataitusi

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This research focused on Samoan parents' and students' perceptions of student success. This research confronts some of the barriers encountered by minority parents and students within the public education system. Recent research on Samoan students identified the struggle many encounter living as a minority group within the dominant societies of Australia, New Zealand and the United States. This study documented multiple pathways toward success that Samoan parents and students within these countries have identified.