Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Sociology (66)
- Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration (34)
- Medicine and Health Sciences (29)
- Other Social and Behavioral Sciences (24)
- Mental and Social Health (21)
-
- Social Welfare (20)
- Family, Life Course, and Society (16)
- Clinical and Medical Social Work (11)
- Psychology (11)
- Law (10)
- Social Policy (10)
- Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence (9)
- Education (9)
- Arts and Humanities (8)
- Gender and Sexuality (8)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction (8)
- Family Law (7)
- Psychiatry and Psychology (7)
- Public Health (6)
- Law and Society (5)
- Peace and Conflict Studies (5)
- Public Administration (5)
- Public Policy (5)
- Work, Economy and Organizations (5)
- Business (4)
- Community-Based Learning (4)
- Criminology (4)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice (4)
- Institution
-
- Western Michigan University (88)
- California State University, San Bernardino (30)
- Washington University in St. Louis (25)
- The University of Maine (13)
- Wilfrid Laurier University (13)
-
- Portland State University (8)
- Augsburg University (5)
- Georgia State University (5)
- Selected Works (4)
- University of Kentucky (4)
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville (4)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (4)
- Brigham Young University (3)
- Louisiana State University (3)
- Loyola University Chicago (3)
- SelectedWorks (3)
- West Virginia University (3)
- Bryn Mawr College (2)
- San Jose State University (2)
- Seton Hall University (2)
- University of Massachusetts Boston (2)
- Wayne State University (2)
- Bridgewater State University (1)
- Cedarville University (1)
- Cleveland State University (1)
- Florida International University (1)
- Grand Valley State University (1)
- Longwood University (1)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead (1)
- Santa Clara University (1)
- Keyword
-
- IDA (12)
- Individual development account (12)
- American Dream Demonstration (11)
- ADD (9)
- Savings (8)
-
- Domestic violence (7)
- Mental health (7)
- Child welfare (6)
- Community development (5)
- Kinship care (5)
- Social work (5)
- Substance abuse (5)
- Violence (5)
- Youth service (5)
- Aging (4)
- Family (4)
- Kinship (4)
- Maine women's serial pubs (4)
- Relative caregiver (4)
- Resources (4)
- Responsive regulation (4)
- Restorative justice (4)
- Social work with children (4)
- Women (4)
- Women's health (4)
- Women's shelters (4)
- Adoption (3)
- Asset accumulation (3)
- Caribbean (3)
- Child protection (3)
- Publication
-
- The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (87)
- Theses Digitization Project (30)
- Center for Social Development Research (23)
- Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive) (12)
- Maine Center on Aging Education and Training (6)
-
- School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations (6)
- SW Publications (5)
- Social Work Faculty Publications (5)
- Theses and Graduate Projects (5)
- Faculty Publications (4)
- Maine Women's Publications - All (4)
- Theses and Dissertations (4)
- Faculty & Staff Scholarship (3)
- Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation (3)
- Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women Publications (3)
- Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works (3)
- Buder Center for American Indian Studies Research (2)
- Center for Social Policy Publications (2)
- Doctoral Dissertations (2)
- Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Faculty Research and Scholarship (2)
- LSU Doctoral Dissertations (2)
- Masters Theses (2)
- Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs) (2)
- William C. McPeck (2)
- Articles (1)
- Brandon W. Youker Ph.D (1)
- CRVAW Faculty Journal Articles (1)
- Carroy U "Cuf" Ferguson, Ph.D. (1)
- Dissertations (1)
- Dissertations and Theses (1)
- Publication Type
Articles 211 - 240 of 245
Full-Text Articles in Social Work
Perceptions Of Childcare Workers About Components Of Effective Care In Group Homes, Vanessa Evette Moreno, Tyler Scott St. Clair
Perceptions Of Childcare Workers About Components Of Effective Care In Group Homes, Vanessa Evette Moreno, Tyler Scott St. Clair
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of care proviided to children in group homes in San Bernardino County. In an effort to better understand the effetiveness of care, childcare workers were interviewed on their perceptions of the components of effective care for children in group homes.
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to obtain perceptions of child welfare and substance abuse professionals about the Adoptions and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997.
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to explore perceptions of effective components in adolescent suicide prevention programs among San Bernardino school counselors. The stress model and the mental health model are the two models implemented in suicide prevention programs.
Perception Of Domestic Violence Among Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Francis Ikefule Nwagbara
Perception Of Domestic Violence Among Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Francis Ikefule Nwagbara
Theses Digitization Project
Nigerian immigrants have been largely excluded from studies on issues relating to immigrants living in American society. This study examines the perception of domestic violence among Nigerians and their help seeking counseling for behavior problems.
Promoting Inclusion In Child Care Centers: Learning From Success, Jennifer R. Bradley, Shane Ama, Maria Gettman, Eileen M. Brennan, Peris W. Kibera
Promoting Inclusion In Child Care Centers: Learning From Success, Jennifer R. Bradley, Shane Ama, Maria Gettman, Eileen M. Brennan, Peris W. Kibera
School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this article is to share findings from research on nine child care centers that successfully provided child care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges alongside their peers without specific challenges (Brennan, Bradley, Ama, & Cawood, 2003). Following a brief overview of the research study, we focus a lens on the classroom, where staff selected and developed practices that included all children. The lens is then widened to view a broader picture of inclusion, such as the ways that the centers work with families, and the structure and culture of the organizations.
An Administrator’S Perspective Of Trends In Community Mental Health: An Interview With Norman J. Groetzinger, Edward Gumz
An Administrator’S Perspective Of Trends In Community Mental Health: An Interview With Norman J. Groetzinger, Edward Gumz
Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works
In this interview, Norman J. Groetzinger discusses major trends and challenges in community men- tal health since 1975 when he became executive director of the Counseling Center of Lake View, in a Chicago neighborhood. He places these trends in broa der state and federal contexts and illustrates how mental health agencies and the Counseling Center of Lake View, in particular, have responded to these challenges. Many times persons with mental illn ess were better served as a result, but at times the changes ended up complicating how professionals go about doing their work.
Models Of Inclusion In Child Care: Child Care That Works For Children With Emotional And/Or Behavioral Challenges: Family Member Perceptions, Shane Ama, Eileen M. Brennan, Sara Berman, Jennifer R. Bradley
Models Of Inclusion In Child Care: Child Care That Works For Children With Emotional And/Or Behavioral Challenges: Family Member Perceptions, Shane Ama, Eileen M. Brennan, Sara Berman, Jennifer R. Bradley
School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations
Although 5-10% of employed parents care for a child with emotional or behavioral challenges (EBCs) (Emlen, 1997), family support resources are notably lacking. A recent focus group study of 41 working parents (Rosenzweig, Brennan, & Ogilvie, 2002) found child care to be particularly difficult to find and maintain for families that included children with EBCs. Participants reported a number of barriers to child care arrangements that could successfully meet their family's needs. First, since few qualified providers had the expertise to meet the needs of children with EBCs, arrangements were difficult to find. A combination of the lack of quality …
Effects Of The 1996 Welfare Reform Legislation On Families With Children On Reservations: What Have We Learned And What Questions Remain Unanswered? (Working Paper 5), Shanta Pandey, Eddie Brown, Baorong Guo, Hyo Jin Jung, Patricia Welch Saleeby, E. Allen Moushey, Rose Okrah
Effects Of The 1996 Welfare Reform Legislation On Families With Children On Reservations: What Have We Learned And What Questions Remain Unanswered? (Working Paper 5), Shanta Pandey, Eddie Brown, Baorong Guo, Hyo Jin Jung, Patricia Welch Saleeby, E. Allen Moushey, Rose Okrah
Buder Center for American Indian Studies Research
Working Paper
Assessing The Identity Of Black Indians In Louisiana: A Quantitative And Qualitative Analysis, Francis J. Powell
Assessing The Identity Of Black Indians In Louisiana: A Quantitative And Qualitative Analysis, Francis J. Powell
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
This study shows the existence of Black Indians in Louisiana and investigates whether differences exist between Black Indians who are members of officially recognized tribes and those who do not have any type of recognition. The study examined if a relationship exist between tribal recognition and ethnic identity, subjective well-being, and social support. A cross-sectional survey design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain qualitative data. The sample consisted of 60 participants. 30 were from recognized tribal groups and 30 were from non-recognized tribal communities. The study specifically examined variables related to the perceptions of Black Indians in Louisiana …
Differentiating Beliefs Of Insured And Uninsured, Insurance-Eligible State Employees: A New Application Of The Health Belief Model, Jill Elizabeth Murray
Differentiating Beliefs Of Insured And Uninsured, Insurance-Eligible State Employees: A New Application Of The Health Belief Model, Jill Elizabeth Murray
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The increasing number of uninsured Americans is a crucial policy issue for the United States; however, there is a paucity of empirical social science research on the uninsured with which to guide the development of policy. Previous research indicates that when insurance is voluntary, whether offered through a state-initiated reform to reduce uninsurance or offered through an employer as a benefit, some people choose to remain uninsured. The literature calls for research to increase understanding of the factors that affect whether people offered insurance accept or decline that insurance. Research on the uninsured is lacking a theoretical framework to help …
A Qualitative Study Of The Lived Experience Of Single, Gay Adoptive Fathers, John Daryl Matthews
A Qualitative Study Of The Lived Experience Of Single, Gay Adoptive Fathers, John Daryl Matthews
Theses and Dissertations
This qualitative study expands the existing literature on fatherhood, single parents, and gay and lesbian adoption to include the unique experiences of single, gay men who became adoptive parents after "coming out", or establishing a gay identity. To illustrate these unique and common experiences, individual ethnographic interviews were conducted with 16 fathers residing throughout the United States, as well as internationally. Specifically, this study explored the participants' experiences through their reflections of the adoption process, and through their experiences after the family was established. The participants had experiences to those found in previous studies on gay and lesbian adoption and …
Evaluating A Day Treatment Program For Children With Serious Emotional Disorders, Nicole Lynn Lee
Evaluating A Day Treatment Program For Children With Serious Emotional Disorders, Nicole Lynn Lee
Theses and Dissertations
The current study used a longitudinal design to evaluate a day treatment program for children with serious emotional disorder located in Richmond, Virginia (N = 101). Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (Hodges, 1984, 1999) results were analyzed from children who had attended the program for at least six months. Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance tests indicated that children attending YDT for nine months improved their overall functioning F(2, 217) = 26.23, p = .01 as well as their functioning at school F(3,279)= 10.822, p =.01, home F(3, 244) = 6.120, p = .01, and in the community F(3, 238) …
Humour And Marital Quality: Is Humour Style Associated With Marital Success?, Melissa Johari
Humour And Marital Quality: Is Humour Style Associated With Marital Success?, Melissa Johari
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Humour has been postulated to be an important variable contributing to success in romantic relationships. Most past research has tended to view humour as a unitary construct with invariably beneficial relationship effects (e.g., Hampes, 1992). However, if used maladaptively, humour may be a detriment to relationship success (Cohan and Bradbury, 1997). The purpose of the current study was to determine the relationship between adaptive/positive and maladaptive/negative styles of humour and quality of marriage. It was expected that positive humour is associated with higher marital quality, while negative humour is associated with lower marital quality. A secondary goal was to examine …
Testing, Treatment, And Trust: Social Work Professional Development And The Genomics Revolution, Anna M. Scheyett, Kimberly Strom-Gottfried
Testing, Treatment, And Trust: Social Work Professional Development And The Genomics Revolution, Anna M. Scheyett, Kimberly Strom-Gottfried
Faculty and Staff Publications
Knowledge in the area of human genetics and genomics is expanding at an exponential pace, with significant implications for social work in health, mental health, and other settings. This article identifies some key roles social workers may play in the arena of genetics, discusses social workers responsibility for ongoing professional development in this area, and describes a flexible genetics and genomics social work curriculum developed by the authors. We provide an evaluation of pilot curriculum implementations, discuss ongoing strategies and barriers to dissemination, and make recommendations for future actions to more fully incorporate genetics and genomics content into the social …
A Law And Social Work Clinical Program For The Elderly And Disabled: Past And Future Challenges, Toby Golick, Janet Lessem
A Law And Social Work Clinical Program For The Elderly And Disabled: Past And Future Challenges, Toby Golick, Janet Lessem
Articles
This Article tells the story of our effort to establish an interdisciplinary law and social work program at Cardozo Bet Tzedek Legal Services (“CBT”), a law clinic at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. The program is predicated on the belief that law and social work collaboration will benefit clients as well as students. The Article is primarily descriptive—telling what we did, why we did it, why we were disappointed with it, and how we changed the program. The Article also attempts to continue a constructive critique, on the assumption that even if something is not broken, it can be …
School-Based Family Counseling Practices: A National Survey Of School Counselors, School Psychologists, And School Social Workers, Karen Y. Whitmore
School-Based Family Counseling Practices: A National Survey Of School Counselors, School Psychologists, And School Social Workers, Karen Y. Whitmore
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Interorganizational Collaboration: An Examination Of Factors That Influence The Motivation For Participation In A Collaborative Partnership Of Homeless Service Providers, Jan Marva Ivery
Theses and Dissertations
This project was a mixed methods study that examined the collaboration dimensions of Homeward's planning process and the factors that motivate organizations to participate. The study examined the collaborative strategy used by an organization called Homeward located in Richmond, Virginia. Homeward is a broker organization (Chaskin, Brown, Venkatesh, & Vidal, 2001) that was created in 1998 to mediate and nurture relationships among partnering organizations in order to facilitate the collaborative process required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive Continuum of Care funding. During the quantitative component of the study, a survey was sent …
Housing The Low-Income Elderly In Geneva. A Case Study (Switzerland), Martine Freedman
Housing The Low-Income Elderly In Geneva. A Case Study (Switzerland), Martine Freedman
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
In Geneva (Switzerland), some of the elderly live in housing built especially for this category of the population. Most of this housing is located in the city centre, is close to all services, and has good access to public transportation. However, we observe spatial and social segregation between the elderly who live in retirement housing and the population of their neighbourhood. The aims of this research are to examine the barriers and meeting-points between the elderly who live in these apartments and the population of their neighbourhood, to identify the factors that lead these elderly to be segregated, and to …
Examining Predictors Of Level Of Attendance In A Group Treatment Program For Men Who Abuse, Carrie Pollard
Examining Predictors Of Level Of Attendance In A Group Treatment Program For Men Who Abuse, Carrie Pollard
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Violence against women by their male partners is a prevalent problem in North America; therefore, it is important to provide treatment for men who abuse. Although group treatment has been found to be effective in reducing men's abusive behaviour, the high attrition rates common in such groups limit the number of men who benefit from treatment. This present study examined sociodemographic, experiential, and program-related variables to determine the predictors of level of attendance in a group treatment program for men who abuse. Data were collected from 243 men who attended either a 16 week group or a 24 week group …
A Qualitative Study Examining The Experiences Of Children Living In A Residential Treatment Program, Elisabeth Robson
A Qualitative Study Examining The Experiences Of Children Living In A Residential Treatment Program, Elisabeth Robson
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
The purpose of this research project was to gain an understanding of the child's experience living in residential treatment and to explore the child's understanding of treatment and the therapeutic process. Limited information on this topic has been found in the research literature, therefore this study was also an attempt to add qualitatively to the body of knowledge on residential treatment, incorporating the child's perspective. Six children living in a residential treatment centre in Southwestern Ontario were interviewed. Their interviews were audio-taped, transcribed and analyzed using the grounded theory techniques of Strauss and Corbin (1998). Demographic information and treatment goals …
Learning, Earning And Parenting (Leap) Directive 39.0 Of Ontario Works: A Policy Analysis, Tracy Anne Smith-Carrier
Learning, Earning And Parenting (Leap) Directive 39.0 Of Ontario Works: A Policy Analysis, Tracy Anne Smith-Carrier
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) is a policy directive under Ontario Works that outlines three specific components to ‘assist’ teenage parents complete their high school education and garner important employment and parenting skills while receiving social assistance. According to the Government of Ontario, the three components addressed in the directive include: first, Learning—involves offering particular benefits to teenage parents to facilitate their completion of high school. Financial supports are purportedly allocated to LEAP recipients to ‘enable’ them to attain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Second, Earning—focuses on the acquisition of employment skills through training courses and employment opportunities. Third, Parenting—requires …
The Bald Truth: Determining The Need For A Canadian Alopecia Association, Bonnie Lipton
The Bald Truth: Determining The Need For A Canadian Alopecia Association, Bonnie Lipton
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
The main objective of this research was to determine if Canadians with alopecia areata and their families perceive there is a need for the creation of an organization providing support and services to them in Canada. Previous research has documented the psychological devastation resulting from hair loss in children and adults of both sexes. Alopecia areata is present in approximately 1-2% of the Canadian population (Canadian Dermatology Association, 2002) yet this disorder remains relatively unknown and misunderstood by the medical community and the general population. Services for Canadians with alopecia areata are limited to interactions with family physicians, dermatologists and …
Welcoming The Stranger: An Exploration Of The Nature Of The Work Of Mennonite Christians In The Work Of Refugee Assistance In The Region Of Waterloo, Paul Millar
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Mennonite Christians in the Kitchener Waterloo region have been involved in the work of refugee assistance for the past 25 years as an expression of their Christian faith. Their involvement is primarily in two forms. One form of refugee assistance is through providing sponsorship to refugees from overseas to Canada. Sponsorship is done through the Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario and Federal Private Sponsorship Program. In this program, Church congregations commit themselves to the financial and settlement support of the sponsored refugee(s) for a minimum of one year. The other form of assistance is through the funding and staffing of …
Self Appraisal In Later Life: Comparison Orientation And Well-Being, Angela Marie Pye
Self Appraisal In Later Life: Comparison Orientation And Well-Being, Angela Marie Pye
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This study explores the relation between different comparison orientations, use of coping strategies and well-being in later life (N = 95; M = 76 years). Past research has identified individual differences in people's preference for comparison standards: some rely on social comparisons (to other individuals or groups), others use temporal comparisons (to the self at various points in time), a variety of both comparison types, or none at all. Mixed method analysis revealed that, although older participants generally preferred temporal comparisons to social comparisons, many people reported relying heavily on both standards and a considerable number relied on neither standard. …
Insights: An Exploration Of Experiences With Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder, Leslie D. St. Jacques
Insights: An Exploration Of Experiences With Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder, Leslie D. St. Jacques
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This qualitative study explores the experiences of nine people with diagnoses of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, living in the area of Guelph, Ontario. The stigma and poor prognosis traditionally attached to schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder rage on. The profound disruption caused by the symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and the social repercussions of receiving these diagnoses, contribute to the individual's disconnection from family and community. Major alterations in the person's social roles and sense of self follow. Stigma and discrimination compound the injury to self-esteem to the extent that a person internalizes them. Yet, however grim the situation appears, …
An Assessment Of The Capacity Of The Red Cross National Societies To Address The Psychological And Social Needs Of Survivors Of Disasters And Complex Emergencies In Central And South America, William C. Walters
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This qualitative evaluation examines the capacity of the Red Cross National Societies in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Peru and Argentina to address the psychological and social needs of the survivors of disasters and complex emergencies. Specifically, the study explored how individuals working with the Red Cross perceive the services that are currently being offered, what are the strengths and limitations of these services, and what they believe the Red Cross can do to enhance its capacity to effectively assist vulnerable populations to deal with the traumatic effects of disasters and complex emergencies? Field research was carried out over a …
Social Policy And Social Work Education: A Historical Comparative Study, Thomas E. Brenner
Social Policy And Social Work Education: A Historical Comparative Study, Thomas E. Brenner
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This is a historical comparative study (Babbie, 1999) in which legislative policy developments and social work curriculum were paralleled to determine the relationship of one to the other. This study explores whether social work education led or lagged the legislative policy process. More specifically, legislative policy developments were considered in terms of dominant paradigms in accordance with the ideas of writers such as George and Wilding (1985), Mullaly (1997), and Wharf and McKenzie (1998). Ontario, Manitoba and the federal governments were selected to provide a multi-jurisdictional vantage-point to consider the uneven and combined effects of development and reform in Canada. …
Client Satisfaction And Goal Achievement: From A Client's View At Cambridge Interfaith Family Counselling Centre, Dawn Diane Yarker
Client Satisfaction And Goal Achievement: From A Client's View At Cambridge Interfaith Family Counselling Centre, Dawn Diane Yarker
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Qualitative interviews were conducted with eleven clients, former and active, at CIFCC (Cambridge Interfaith Family Counseling Centre) to understand how client satisfaction and goal achievement in therapy were related. Content analysis of the interviews revealed that satisfaction with the counsellor, especially rapport building, is the greatest contributory to client satisfaction. This observation is discussed for counselling practice.
Is The Ecomap A Valid And Reliable Social Work Tool To Measure Social Support?, Alexandra R. Calix
Is The Ecomap A Valid And Reliable Social Work Tool To Measure Social Support?, Alexandra R. Calix
LSU Master's Theses
The ecomap, developed in 1975, is a tool used in social work practice to measure social support (Hartman, 1995). Although the ecomap is widely utilized, due in part to its ease of administration, it has not been validated in the literature as a reliable and valid tool in the measure of social support. This study aims to quantify the ecomap, explore its psychometric soundness, and begin the process of validation using two empirically validated social support measurement tools, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) (Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet, & Farley, 1988) and the Young Adult Social Support Inventory (YA-SSI) …
Current Adaptive Functioning Of Battle Of The Bulge Combat Veterans, Christopher Bradford Gates
Current Adaptive Functioning Of Battle Of The Bulge Combat Veterans, Christopher Bradford Gates
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
.