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Educational Paraprofessionals' Knowledge About And Barriers To Reporting Child Abuse, Randi Sherrill Furman, Audrey Anne Lipskey
Educational Paraprofessionals' Knowledge About And Barriers To Reporting Child Abuse, Randi Sherrill Furman, Audrey Anne Lipskey
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to evaluate mandated reporters' knowledge about the reporting process, attitudes, and beliefs towards the mandated reporting laws, and their resistances and barriers to reporting suspected child abuse.
Effect Of Positive Ingroup Exemplars On Negative Self-Stereotyping, Sandra Yvette Benitez
Effect Of Positive Ingroup Exemplars On Negative Self-Stereotyping, Sandra Yvette Benitez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to examine how being exposed to positive in-group exemplars will affect the extent to which participants use negative stereotypes of their group to evaluate themselves, which in this case is referred to as self-stereotyping.
The Effects Of Stereotype Threat On Job Anxiety, Job Satisfaction, Work Specific Self-Efficacy, And Turnover Intent, Ciara Cascharelle Paige
The Effects Of Stereotype Threat On Job Anxiety, Job Satisfaction, Work Specific Self-Efficacy, And Turnover Intent, Ciara Cascharelle Paige
Theses Digitization Project
While an abundance of literature on stereotypes exists with regards to the workplace, less research exists that assesses how stereotypes could affect an employee and motivate him or her to leave the organization. The present study addressed the relationship among job identification, gender identification, stereotype threat perception at work, anxiety, work specific efficacy, job satisfaction, and turnover intent. A hypothesized model that connected the possible relations among stereotype threat, gender identification, job identification, job anxiety, work specific self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and turnover intent was tested using data from 267 working women.
Parenting Styles And Emotional Intelligence Of Parents Of Grade School Children, Mariah Marguerite Bussey Adams
Parenting Styles And Emotional Intelligence Of Parents Of Grade School Children, Mariah Marguerite Bussey Adams
Theses Digitization Project
The family is the fundamental unit of society and it is important to understand possible causes for children's positive outcomes. Many of children's outcomes are related to the parenting styles that they experience. This study seeks to show how parenting styles and emotional intelligence are associated with one another.
An Examination Of Factors Associated With Job Burnout Among Child Welfare Workers, Jennifer Marie Ahmu
An Examination Of Factors Associated With Job Burnout Among Child Welfare Workers, Jennifer Marie Ahmu
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine factors related to job burnout among child welfare workers specifically working for Riverside County, Department of Children's Services Division (CSD). Identifying predictors of job burnout can improve working conditions, reduce absenteeism, reduce economic cost, increase employee retention, improve client treatment, and help attract competent individuals to the profession, making job burnout a relevant and necessary area to study in social work.
Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Among College Students, Shareela Marie Allen, Danielle Diane Moore
Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Among College Students, Shareela Marie Allen, Danielle Diane Moore
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to explore what individual factors are associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences among college students. Intimate partner violence is a huge problem among college students both male and female of all ethnicities, socio-economic classes, sexual orientation, and social class. This study focused on alcohol consumption and attitudes and beliefs of students to see it those two variables played a role in contributing to the rate of IPV occurring among college students.
Social Workers Perception Of Kinship Care Givers Unmet Needs, Carol Ann Rakestraw, Fallon Elaine Greene
Social Workers Perception Of Kinship Care Givers Unmet Needs, Carol Ann Rakestraw, Fallon Elaine Greene
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the social workers perceptions of unmet need of kinship care providers. The study examined why the needs are not met for these kinship care providers in San Bernardino County.
The Effect Of Ethnic-Identity Salience And Negative Performance Feedback On African Americans' Explicit And Implicit Self-Evaluations, Delisa Nicole Young
The Effect Of Ethnic-Identity Salience And Negative Performance Feedback On African Americans' Explicit And Implicit Self-Evaluations, Delisa Nicole Young
Theses Digitization Project
The processes that underlie African Americans explicit versus implicit self-evaluations are examined by using the Associative Propositional Evaluative model (APE).
An Ounce Of Prevention: The Effects Of A Kindergarten Visual Motor Integration Intervention, Lori Anne Barnes-Laney
An Ounce Of Prevention: The Effects Of A Kindergarten Visual Motor Integration Intervention, Lori Anne Barnes-Laney
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term, developmental, visual-motor integration intervention conducted at the beginning of the school year to improve visual motor integration skills, basic school functioning skills, and school adjustment for kindergarten children with low or below average, visual motor integration skills.
A Social Worker's Perception Of The Medically At-Risk (Mar) Program, Corina Chavez, Lilia Razo
A Social Worker's Perception Of The Medically At-Risk (Mar) Program, Corina Chavez, Lilia Razo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate social workers perception of the Medically at Risk (MAR) program that has been implemented in San Bernardino County. To examine whether social workers receive adequate training in providing services for the special needs population.
Children's Exposure To Domestic Violence And Aggressive Behavior, Mariah Deidra Kafka
Children's Exposure To Domestic Violence And Aggressive Behavior, Mariah Deidra Kafka
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to examine the effects of "The Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence Scale" (CEDV) on an adolescent's own externalizing behaviors. Although internalizing behaviors such as depression are prevalent among children exposed to violence, this study will only focus on externalizing behaviors including their own risks for aggressive behavior.
Exploring Acculturation Stress On Mexican Americans, Daniel Anthony Lopez
Exploring Acculturation Stress On Mexican Americans, Daniel Anthony Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was how common acculturation stress is among Mexican Americans, what the demographics of this demonstrate, and how this is related to mental health services. Acculturation is the process of adapting to the social norms, customs, and values of another culture. When a Mexican American reaches his limit of what he is able to cope with, then that person is in danger of being afflicted with acculturtion stress. Even when faced with this prospect, few Mexican Americans seek out mental health services.
A Practitioner Perspective On Working With Drug-Exposed Infants, Hindi Rebecca Zeidman
A Practitioner Perspective On Working With Drug-Exposed Infants, Hindi Rebecca Zeidman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study is to bring to light the desperate need and attention substance-exposed infants require currently but are not receiving. This study will show cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social deficits substance-exposure produces in these dependent powerless infants. This study will focus on the perspective of practioners who work with this population on a daily basis. The practitioner perspective will be collected from three SART (Screen, Assess, Referral, Treatment) Programs spanning the country's largest county, San Bernardino County. The Sart Program is an early intervention program designed for children between the ages of zero through five years old, …
Environmental Enrichment Attenuates Nucleus Basalis Lesion Induced Impairments To Attention, Brandee Leianne Kinney-Hurd
Environmental Enrichment Attenuates Nucleus Basalis Lesion Induced Impairments To Attention, Brandee Leianne Kinney-Hurd
Theses Digitization Project
This experiment examined the effects of environmental enrichment on performance in an attention-dependent learning task in rats with selective lesions of the cholinergic nucleus basalis magnocellularis (NBM). The findings demonstrate that environmental enrichment can enhance attention-dependent learning performance in normal animals as well as attenuating NBM lesion-induced impairments otherwise seen following rearing in standard conditions.
The Effects Of Competiton On Adult Circumstantial Efficacy, Matthew Aaron Bender
The Effects Of Competiton On Adult Circumstantial Efficacy, Matthew Aaron Bender
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to expand the knowledge and understanding of circumstantial efficacy and replicate and expand on the findings of Ganzach et al (2008). The author designed a computer dice game specifically for this study to examine how the size of a win or loss moderates the effects performance on curcumstantial and internal efficacy beliefs.
Addressing The Disproportionate Representation Of African American Children In The Child Welfare System, Cecilia Elizabeth Roman
Addressing The Disproportionate Representation Of African American Children In The Child Welfare System, Cecilia Elizabeth Roman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine social workers' perceptions on the disproportionate representation of African American children in the child welfare system and social workers views on their training and education on cultural competence. Eight face-to-face interviews were carried out with masters' level social workers at San Bernardino County's Gifford office of Children and Family Services. Qualitative method was used to analyze the findings.
Barriers To Hiv Couples Testing: The African American Woman's Perspective, Frederick Scott Smith
Barriers To Hiv Couples Testing: The African American Woman's Perspective, Frederick Scott Smith
Theses Digitization Project
African American Women continue to contract HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate. Of all the women living with Aids in the United States, 64% were African American and two out of three African American women got HIV from having unprotected sex with a man. The purposes of the study are to identify perceived barriers to HIV testing of the intimate partners of African American Women and subsequently identify an effective couples of HIV testing strategy. The research study investigated the primary causes for low HIV testing rates of African American couples. This study uttilized a quantitatve method using self-administered questionaires. The …
Feelings And Concerns About Community Services And Social Economic Conditions Of Catholic Charities Members, Stephan Ernie Oldham
Feelings And Concerns About Community Services And Social Economic Conditions Of Catholic Charities Members, Stephan Ernie Oldham
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore the feelings and concerns of clients of Catholic Charities in relation to the community services and the low socioeconomic conditions they are currently experiencing.
Levels Of Attachments And Childhood Abuse Among Mexican-Americans, Christina Shinn
Levels Of Attachments And Childhood Abuse Among Mexican-Americans, Christina Shinn
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study to investigate the relationship between mother-child attachment and childhood abuse trama. It will examine levels of attachment and their relationship to different types of abuse including physical, emotional, sexual and negligence. Instruments utilized were the Parental Attachment Questionaire, Childhood Trauma Questionaire, and Parental Bonding Instrument.
A Need Assessment For People Who Have Multiple Sclerosis And Their Support Groups, Eric Lee Markley
A Need Assessment For People Who Have Multiple Sclerosis And Their Support Groups, Eric Lee Markley
Theses Digitization Project
This paper discusses the problem the researcher finds in the lack of information on what people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are looking for in support groups that are designed around specifically for people with MS. This paper discusses what MS is, the reasoning on designing a study on this topic, and the significance of the project to social work. The type of research design that was used to find this information was a survey questionaire. Theoretical within the context of a social comparison model. A total of 58 people completed the survey.
Cartoon Violence: A Comparison Of Past And Present, Elizabeth Cameron Macias
Cartoon Violence: A Comparison Of Past And Present, Elizabeth Cameron Macias
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined four cartoons in order to determine the extent of the violence, type of violence, and the context of violence in both dated and modern cartoons. To achieve this goal a content analysis of 'The Flintstones', 'The Jetsons', 'The Simpsons' and "Family Guy' was performed. These shows were chosen based on their popularity, classification as family programming, and the influence they have had on American culture.
Eleven Case Studies Of Parents' Experiences When Accessing Services For An Autistic Spectrum Disorder Child, Michelle Barbara Wood
Eleven Case Studies Of Parents' Experiences When Accessing Services For An Autistic Spectrum Disorder Child, Michelle Barbara Wood
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to understand parent's experiences of accessing services for their ASD children. It was the researcher's goal to document parent's stories and experiences of accesssing services for their ASD children. This research project engaged 11 families in in-depth interviews exploring their experiences accessing services. Four areas of services emerged from the interviews: diagnostic services, services through Regional Centers, services offered at their child's school, and other services accessed (i.e. through insurance or community organizations).
Exploring The Efficacy Of Evidence-Based Practice Within Public Mental Health Agencies, Hannah Kaye Norton
Exploring The Efficacy Of Evidence-Based Practice Within Public Mental Health Agencies, Hannah Kaye Norton
Theses Digitization Project
The aim of this project was to explore the efficacy of evidence-based practice within public mental health agencies. It is hoped that this research project will create dialog surrounding evidence-based practice as well as push for a more clear understanding of it and its implementation in public mental health agencies.
The African American Male: Examining Resiliency, Success, And Family, Takenya Chimene Mcmihelk
The African American Male: Examining Resiliency, Success, And Family, Takenya Chimene Mcmihelk
Theses Digitization Project
This study is an examination of resiliency, success and family among African American Males. It is purposed to empower the individual that it affects and soften the hearts of the individuals who continue to consciously and unconsciously oppress these men. The purpose was not to restate what was already known but to create a system to eliminate the re-occurrence of the problem.
Individual Performance In Solving The Zin Obelisk Problem Solving Task: An Examination Of The Influence Of Cognitive And Personal Factors, Dalia Michelle Arellano Labrada
Individual Performance In Solving The Zin Obelisk Problem Solving Task: An Examination Of The Influence Of Cognitive And Personal Factors, Dalia Michelle Arellano Labrada
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to bring together the findings to date regarding individual problem solving and to extend previous research in order to add to our understanding of problem solving by examining the factors that lead to effective individual problem solving on an analytical, timed task.
Fathers' Level Of Involvement In The Lives Of Their Special Needs Children, Lorraine Jimenez
Fathers' Level Of Involvement In The Lives Of Their Special Needs Children, Lorraine Jimenez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to explore the level of father involvement in the upbringing of their special needs child. For most parents, raising children is filled with great moments, milestones and achievements as well as being highly stressful and overwhelming, especially if the upbringing involves a special needs child. The levels of stress involved in the upbringing of a developmentally disabled child are intense and can often times hinder the healthy growth and development of the family unit. The results in this study indicated that fathers were highly involved with their special needs children.
Does Child Sexual Abuse Affect Long-Term Intimacy Development And Functioning, Michelle Debra Kelley
Does Child Sexual Abuse Affect Long-Term Intimacy Development And Functioning, Michelle Debra Kelley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine practitioners' views of the long-term effects of child sexual abuse on intimacy development and to determine if child sexual abuse leads to an underdeveloped sense of intimacy in the adult. Problems with intimacy development are defined as trouble forming close interpersonal relationships, not being able to trust others, being sexually promiscuous, and avoiding emotion.
Phonological Awareness And Its Affect On Second Language Acquisition, Mallory Ann Ruiz
Phonological Awareness And Its Affect On Second Language Acquisition, Mallory Ann Ruiz
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the role phonological awareness plays in the second language (L2) classroom among English as Second Language (ESL) learners. In order to better understand the reasons behind second language (L2) student's phonological improvements, phonological awareness was tested to see what affect, if any, it had on student's intelligible speech. Six English as Second Language (ESL) college students participated in the study in which they provided three audio recordings of their English speech over the course of ten weeks.
Increasing Subjective Well-Being Through Writing About Future Challenges While Constructing Creative Solutions For The Anticipated Challenge, Samaneh Pourjalali
Increasing Subjective Well-Being Through Writing About Future Challenges While Constructing Creative Solutions For The Anticipated Challenge, Samaneh Pourjalali
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis assesses the benefits of expressive writing about anticipated challenges, and problems rather than past tribulations. It is in essense affect labeling about worries, concerns, and fears regarding foreseen challenges rather than those previously experienced. Therefore, it affords one a proactive rather than a reactive method for dealing with the trials of life.
Men's Subjective Distress To A Partner's Imagined Indifelity: Testing Evolutionary And Social-Cogntive Hypotheses, Tanner Michael Carollo
Men's Subjective Distress To A Partner's Imagined Indifelity: Testing Evolutionary And Social-Cogntive Hypotheses, Tanner Michael Carollo
Theses Digitization Project
Despite the ability of evolutionary psychology to account of sex differences in infidelity distress, it is challenged to explain the repeated finding that a large number of men do not select sexual infidelity as more distressing than emotional infidelity. The research goal of this thesis was to examine theoretically relevant individual difference variables in men that could possibly account for their reported distress to imagining a romantic partner's sexual and emotional infidelity.