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Measuring Non-Verbal Communication Of Emotion In Personal Relationships: The Procedure For Assessing Affect Communication Accuracy, Konstantinos Kafetsios, Kelly Campbell
Measuring Non-Verbal Communication Of Emotion In Personal Relationships: The Procedure For Assessing Affect Communication Accuracy, Konstantinos Kafetsios, Kelly Campbell
Psychology Faculty Publications
The present study describes a new method for the assessment of accuracy in non-verbal communication of emotion in close relationships and presents results from a study that examined the validity of the method. The paper initially argues for the need of a new method on the basis of critical review of most the existing methods of accuracy of non-verbal communication of emotion, specifically: a) that they assess more symbolic rather than affective dimensions of non-verbal communication, b) that they involve inconsistencies with regards to the elicitation of emotion and c) that they involve methodological problems in the procedure of assessing …
History In The Making (Volume 2), Csusb - Alpha Delta Nu Chapter Of The Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
History In The Making (Volume 2), Csusb - Alpha Delta Nu Chapter Of The Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
History in the Making
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Exploring Ethnicity And Dynamic Risk Factors When Assessing Treatment Needs For Sex Offenders, Sherrill Lynn Cranston, Cheryl Nadine Willis
Exploring Ethnicity And Dynamic Risk Factors When Assessing Treatment Needs For Sex Offenders, Sherrill Lynn Cranston, Cheryl Nadine Willis
Theses Digitization Project
There is a disproportionate representation of minorities in the criminal population, but not within the sex offender population. Some suggeset that ethnicity is a critical difference between offenders, but little research has been done to explore to what extent ethnic differences are evident within the sex offender population. The current study focused on a group of high-risk sex offenders who are participating in a mandatory state-sponsered treatment program within the County of San Bernardino, State of California. The study included a sample size of 81 randomly selected files, all of which were identified as high risk sex offenders. For the …
Identification Of Effective Outreach Methods For Mental Health Services To The Hispanic Population, Nidia Yamileth Canello
Identification Of Effective Outreach Methods For Mental Health Services To The Hispanic Population, Nidia Yamileth Canello
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to find effective outreach methods to the Hispanic population to empower them to seek mental health services when they need them. Hispanics seek mental health services at a lower rate than mainstream America. This community is the most rapidly growing in San Bernardino County, and lack of early intervention when necessary may have costly consequences to Hispanics and society as a whole.
Seriously Mentally Ill Clients' Perspectives On Substance Use And Treatment, Ann Laverne Jankowski
Seriously Mentally Ill Clients' Perspectives On Substance Use And Treatment, Ann Laverne Jankowski
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to interview individuals with co-occurring disorders, who attend Dual Diagnosis Anonymous groups, to obtain their perspectives on the consequences and effects of substance use on their mental illness and their lives; their participation in and evaluation of treatment, and their willingness to stop, reduce, or continue to abstain from substance use.
Biomedical Informatics Research Network (Birn) Data Repository, Laurence Jonathan Bouts Bohannan
Biomedical Informatics Research Network (Birn) Data Repository, Laurence Jonathan Bouts Bohannan
Theses Digitization Project
The primary goal of this project was to streamline the submission process for researchers to categorize, approve, curate, and publish these data sets. By supporting the sharing and exchange of these data types in fulfillment of the National Institute of Health guidelines the BIRN Data Repository will have the ability to grow as the need develops for these researchers to easily share information.
Former Foster Care Youth Perceptions On The Effectiveness Of Independent Living Program Service, Sandra Lorena Guerrero, Amy Jean Mierzwik
Former Foster Care Youth Perceptions On The Effectiveness Of Independent Living Program Service, Sandra Lorena Guerrero, Amy Jean Mierzwik
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine former foster care youth perceptions on the effectiveness of Independent Living Program (ILP) services in San Bernardino County.
From Demigods To Slayers: Contemporary Mythology And Gender Economies In Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Adam Kem Yerima
From Demigods To Slayers: Contemporary Mythology And Gender Economies In Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Adam Kem Yerima
Theses Digitization Project
In the critically acclaimed television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, writer-director Joss Whedon revises the trope of monster slaying into a contemporary feminist Slayer mythology. This thesis explores how Buffy's Slayer mythology revises gender conventions performed by Greek Demigods myths, specifically Apollodorus' rendition of the myths in the Library of Greek Mythology.
Classroom Self-Regulation And Variations In Cardiovascular Activity Predict Reading Achievement, Derek Raymond Becker
Classroom Self-Regulation And Variations In Cardiovascular Activity Predict Reading Achievement, Derek Raymond Becker
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis investigates if variations in cardiovascular reactivity measured during an attention eliciting stressor improved the prediction of a child's total reading achievement scores, above that accounted for by classroom self-regulation.
An Insight Into The Hispanic Immigrant Experience, Maria Guadalupe Venegas
An Insight Into The Hispanic Immigrant Experience, Maria Guadalupe Venegas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Hispanics and their levels of acculturation. This study was carried out using the Post Positivism paradigm. It is hoped that this study helps social work professionals as well as other professionals who work with this population to devleop empathy and understanding of the sacrifices made by this population.
Lesbian Subjective Distress To Violations Of Trust As A Function Of The Butch/Femme Paradox: Evolutionary And Social-Cognitive Hypotheses, Sarah Carver-Steil Mcnay
Lesbian Subjective Distress To Violations Of Trust As A Function Of The Butch/Femme Paradox: Evolutionary And Social-Cognitive Hypotheses, Sarah Carver-Steil Mcnay
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis investigated both evolutionary and social-cognitive hypotheses regarding butch and femme lesibans' subjective distress to imagining a romantic partner's emotional and sexual infidelity. Findings from this study, that conform to findings from other research indicate a need to conduct more research and to continue to develop existing theories of sex-based behavior in lesbian romantic pair-bonds.;Summary.
The Impact Of California's Service Delivery System On Developmentally Disabled Youth Emancipating From The Child Welfare System, Carey Ann Doetschman
The Impact Of California's Service Delivery System On Developmentally Disabled Youth Emancipating From The Child Welfare System, Carey Ann Doetschman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine public child welfare and regional center workers' perceptions of the experiences that developmentally disabled youth have as they emancipate from child welfare services into the adult developmental service sector. Data was collected by interviewing workers from Inland Regional Center and San Bernardino County's Child Welfare Department. The sample of this study included nine case managers and social workers who presented nine cases. Qualitative Interviews were designed and conducted with workers from both agencies utilizing the same basic interview guide.
Bilingual Kindergarteners' Emergent Views About The Functions Of Writing In The School Context, Trinidad Pendleton
Bilingual Kindergarteners' Emergent Views About The Functions Of Writing In The School Context, Trinidad Pendleton
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this project was to explore bilingual kindergartener's emergent views about writing and their concepts of the functions of writing in a school setting context. This study focuses on the importance of not underestimating literacy knowledge or the intellect of English language learners. In this descriptive study, six bilingual kindergarten students, instructed in their primary language, Spanish, were asked to respond to several guided questions while and after viewing four videotaped sequences.
A Social Worker's Perspective: Self-Care Outside Of The Work Environment, Christina Louise Henderson
A Social Worker's Perspective: Self-Care Outside Of The Work Environment, Christina Louise Henderson
Theses Digitization Project
The main purpose of this study was to explore more in-depth how social workers care of themselves or more specifically, how they practice self-care, outside of the work environment. Previous research looks at work-related factors that lead to job burnout and how to manage this within the workplace. As an exploratory study, this research project examines possible contributory non-work related issues that are impacting the physical and psychological health of social workers. The variables were measured by looking at such things as exercise amounts; vitamin intake; use of alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine; amount of sleep; and annual medical and dental …
Early Maladaptive Schemas: The Role Of Gender, Renee Kathleen Prince
Early Maladaptive Schemas: The Role Of Gender, Renee Kathleen Prince
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis studied the effects of self identified gender, gender roles and beliefs, and gender attributes on Early Maladaptive Schema (EMS). Early Maladaptive Schema therapy is an innovative prototype which blends aspects of many schools of thought to enhance treatment outcomes for difficult to treat clients with ingrained character issues.
Elements And Skills Of Cooperative Learning For Student Learning In Physical Education, Enrique Aguilera
Elements And Skills Of Cooperative Learning For Student Learning In Physical Education, Enrique Aguilera
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to identify and examine the elements and skills of cooperative learning for student learning in physical education. This project is intended for junior high and middle school physical education teachers who want to be informed on cooperative learning for student learning in physical education. Cooperative learning is the main topic of this study. This project searched for elements and skills in cooperative learning. The method for this project was a literature review from peer-reviewed articles.
Factors And Impacts Of Low Utilization Of Internet: The Case Of Arab Countries, Ali F. Emdad, Muhammed Badamas, Samar Mouakket
Factors And Impacts Of Low Utilization Of Internet: The Case Of Arab Countries, Ali F. Emdad, Muhammed Badamas, Samar Mouakket
Journal of International Technology and Information Management
The Arab countries are greatly behind in terms of their levels of Internet usage. The Arab countries are under pressures to adopt and promote digital transformation. Data in Arab countries are hard to get, resulting in paucity of understanding the factors that affect the use of Internet in Arab countries. This paper combines research from academic and major international organizational literature to examine and synthesize the current use of Internet in Arab Countries. The obstacles and the factors that affect the use and growth of Internet are language, government policies, culture, cost and technology. They are discussed with their impacts.
Group Therapist's Perceptions Of Group Treatment Of Intra-Familial Child Sexual Abuse Offenders, Elena Diana Inzunza
Group Therapist's Perceptions Of Group Treatment Of Intra-Familial Child Sexual Abuse Offenders, Elena Diana Inzunza
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not therapy is effective among intra-familial child sexual abuse offenders and to identify successful strategies and techniques. An intra-familial child offender is a person whose sexual desire is directed toward children, usually of pre-pubertal or early pubertal age. The distinction within an intra-familial child sexual offender is that the offense was that the victim was within the perpetrator's family.
Spirituality Among Health-Challenged Individuals, Intisar Kabrou Chamoun
Spirituality Among Health-Challenged Individuals, Intisar Kabrou Chamoun
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was twofold: first, it evaluated the spirituality or religion among health challenged individuals; second, this study was designed to encourage social workers to take into account the clients' spirituality and belief system. Examining spirituality among cancer patients will be valuable to social work practice and interventions because illness leads patients to use spiritual practices such as faith and prayer to cope with their illnesses. The data collected took place in Redlands Community Hospital in the city of Redlands. A sample of 44 volunteers was used including males and females of various ages. The data was …
The Effects Of Depression On Treatment Compliance Among Dialysis Patients, Amber Lynn Mote, Maria Elena Salazar
The Effects Of Depression On Treatment Compliance Among Dialysis Patients, Amber Lynn Mote, Maria Elena Salazar
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to improve treatment methods and assist in providing the best quality of life to dialysis patients. This study analyzed if depression affects treatment compliance in dialysis patients. Being able to understand the causes of depression among dialysis patients would enable the agency and the professionals assisting with treatment in providing better resources and coping mechanisms to patients in dialysis.
Docent Knowledge And Attitudes Following An Environmental Education Workshop On A Local Endangered Species, Keri Frances Dearborn
Docent Knowledge And Attitudes Following An Environmental Education Workshop On A Local Endangered Species, Keri Frances Dearborn
Theses Digitization Project
This study considers a direct relationship between increased levels of environmental knowledge, environmentally friendly behavior, and ecoscientific attitude. If focused environmental education can increase docent knowledge of local ecosystems and wildlife issues, it may also enhance the complexity of their motivational attitude toward the environment.
Moral And Familial Automatisms: Religious And Cultural Myth As Fuels For Domestic Violence, Amber DeneéN Gray
Moral And Familial Automatisms: Religious And Cultural Myth As Fuels For Domestic Violence, Amber DeneéN Gray
Theses Digitization Project
This research will examine whether or not religion, as an aspect of culture and cultural mythologies, acts as a fuel for domestic violence. Because the recidivism rate of domestic violence is not being diminished, the focus of this thesis aims to create a new paradigm, by which families in crisis can be assisted.
The Effects Of Immediate Follow-Up On Psychiartric Rehospitalization Rates, Jennifer Erin Mccreight
The Effects Of Immediate Follow-Up On Psychiartric Rehospitalization Rates, Jennifer Erin Mccreight
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an immediate post hospitalization follow-up intervention on the rehospitalization rates of consumers of public mental health services with a classical experimental design. The intervention involves reinforcing the discharge plan, providing psychoeducation, encouraging medication adherence, and triaging each discharged client for additional needs.
Factors Influencing Middle School Students' Non-Participation In Physical Education, Pasqual Raul Chavez
Factors Influencing Middle School Students' Non-Participation In Physical Education, Pasqual Raul Chavez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to find and examine common factors prior research indicated as influencing non-particitation in physical education. This study attempts to uncover instructional strategies that physical educators may employ to reduce levels of student non-participation in physical education.
Self-Reported Obstacles Among African American Families Who Fail To Reunify, Deena Saunders-Green
Self-Reported Obstacles Among African American Families Who Fail To Reunify, Deena Saunders-Green
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to attempt to fill the gap currently affecting African American families in the child welfare system. To accomplish this, the study aims to identify barriers that may be contributing to failed unification attempts. Should confounding variables be detected, they could be addressed and utilized to assist future families in need of services.
Depression In Korean Immigrant Women, Darin Lee Rorrer
Depression In Korean Immigrant Women, Darin Lee Rorrer
Theses Digitization Project
This study found that the depression levels of Korean immigrant women in the U.S are affected by their education and/or income levels, often stemming from their inability to successfully navigate in the American culture.