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The Effects Of A Hospitalized Elderly Mobility Pilot Program: A Secondary Analysis, Natalie Alexandrovna Richmeier Jan 2012

The Effects Of A Hospitalized Elderly Mobility Pilot Program: A Secondary Analysis, Natalie Alexandrovna Richmeier

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research is to conduct a secondary analysis of data from an Elderly Inpatient Mobility Program pilot tested in a 545 bed hospital. Mobility and ambulation are essential functions that help people maintain their health. They are especially important for the elderly whose functions may be compromised by age related changes of decreased muscle strength and elasticity, bone fragility, ligaments deterioration, decreased endurance, and acquired chronic conditions.


Coping Skills Among Women Who Are Abused By An Intimate Partner, Cheryl Dee Allen Jan 2012

Coping Skills Among Women Who Are Abused By An Intimate Partner, Cheryl Dee Allen

Theses Digitization Project

This study examined coping skills and social support among women who experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). Intimate partner violence is a serious social problem. Women who are abused by an intimate partner are at higher risk for experiencing negative mental health outcomes, including depression and PTSD, substance abuse, and are also at risk for re-victimization than those who are not abused.


Development Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder As A Function Of Shame In Child Abuse Survivors, Guadalupe Valdivia Jan 2012

Development Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder As A Function Of Shame In Child Abuse Survivors, Guadalupe Valdivia

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to provide support regarding the need for more research to investigate whether ethnic differences and types of abuse differences exist regarding whether shame is a mediator between childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.


The Role Of Self-Esteem And Social Support In The Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse And Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Ashley Anne Burton Jan 2012

The Role Of Self-Esteem And Social Support In The Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse And Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Ashley Anne Burton

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between child emotional abuse, social support, and self-esteem and current posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Specifically, the role of social support and self-esteem in the relationship between child emotional abuse and current PTSD was explored, after taking into account demographic variables and other types of abuse.


Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes Jan 2012

Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to measure staff attitudes about sexual intimacy in the Veterans Home of California-Barstow (VHCB). Participants were twenty-seven VHCB staff members. The data collected was used for the purpose of understanding, and then formulating suggestions for implementing better institutional interventions and policy in the VHCB.


Does Internalized Homonegativity Cause Depression In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Individuals?, Guadalupe Vasquez Garfias Jan 2012

Does Internalized Homonegativity Cause Depression In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Individuals?, Guadalupe Vasquez Garfias

Theses Digitization Project

Past studies indicate that lesbian, gay, bisexuals, or transgendered (LGBT) are at an elevated risk of physical, psychological and mental health isuues. This paper seeks to investigate if internalized homonegativity is correlated to depression. It discusses the bio-psycho-social factors that may lead to internalized homonegativity and how internalized homonegativity is formed.


Medical Decision Making Among Mexican-American Elderly Women, Norma Patricia Toro-Hernandez Jan 2012

Medical Decision Making Among Mexican-American Elderly Women, Norma Patricia Toro-Hernandez

Theses Digitization Project

Access to medical coverage has been a topic of constant disussion for many years, in particular accessibility for Mexican-American elderly women to have their medical needs met. Consequently, many elderly women use alternative forms of medicine such as 'remedios caseros' (herbal medicine) as a means to get their medical needs met. The purpose of this study was to understand the reasons elderly women continue to use alternative medicine even when they are elgible for health insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances.


Career Academy Scholars Program, Gustavo Adolfo Chamorro Jan 2012

Career Academy Scholars Program, Gustavo Adolfo Chamorro

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to gather the experiences of low-income Latino high school participating in a dual-enrollment program at a community college. Low income Latina/o students face many challenges to complete their secondary education, and to pursue a higher education degree.


Usability Of Unproctored Internet Testing: Needs Of Older Applicants, Leslie Ann Hagen Jan 2012

Usability Of Unproctored Internet Testing: Needs Of Older Applicants, Leslie Ann Hagen

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to contribute to bridging the gap between research and practice by investigating the particular usability and design issues that impact applicant perceptions when using unproctored testing, particularly the potentially unique reactions of older applicants. Age was also used as a variable to determine if it moderates applicant perceptions of procedural justice, organizational attraction and intentions toward the organization when taking an unproctored test.


High School Gay-Straight Alliances And Adult Lesbian, Gay, Bisxual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning And Intersex Resilence, Monique Quitoriano Manriquez Jan 2012

High School Gay-Straight Alliances And Adult Lesbian, Gay, Bisxual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning And Intersex Resilence, Monique Quitoriano Manriquez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between being part of a Gay- Straight Alliance during high school and a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQQI) individual's resilience. The results of this research can benefit not only members of the LGBTQQI community but also schools, the students themselves who may suffer, organizations and supporters of this community.


Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes Jan 2012

Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes

Theses Digitization Project

The present study evaluated the relationship between domains of family functioning and maternal stress in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and families of typically developing (TD) children. The ASD group consisted of parents of children with an ASD diagnosis currently receiving services at an on-campus center and the community group consisted of parents of TD children. Parents in both groups completed a survey as part of a larger, ongoing research study at a university located in inland southern California. For this study, data was accessed from an archival database, with the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, the Family …


Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang Jan 2012

Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to investigate what factors social workers' perceive to contribute to re-entry rates of children after successful reunification with their families.


The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek Jan 2012

The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek

Theses Digitization Project

This study seeks to answer questions on the effects of the presence of surviving children on bereaved parents' grief. Bereaved parents have been shown to be at risk for psychological, social and health related conditions due to the unique type of grief experienced from the loss of a child. Increasing knowledge related to factors that influence how bereaved parents process grief could lead to interventions becoming more appropriate in addressing the specific needs of this population.


What Effect Does Information Technology Have On The Elderly And Their Family (S), Tom Allen Harrell Jan 2012

What Effect Does Information Technology Have On The Elderly And Their Family (S), Tom Allen Harrell

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to find definitive changes within the dynamics of friendships and families in relation to the questions of information and communication technology (ICT) use and how it affects social capital of the elderly and their families and friends. What is now considered ordinary operations such as dialing, texting, photographing, gaming, email and voice mail, downloading, etc., is not viewed as ordinary forms of communication by some people and particularly, not by portions of the elderly population.


Knowledge And Perceptions Of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Among Master Of Social Work Students, Allison Marie Hixon Jan 2012

Knowledge And Perceptions Of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Among Master Of Social Work Students, Allison Marie Hixon

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to explore knowledge and perception of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community among Master of Social Work students (MSW) at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB). This study is necessary because the LGBT community remains a vulnerable and discriminated group that utilizes both social and mental health services.


The Influence Of Social Support On Depression Among Seniors Over 65 Living In Their Homes, Marilene Reed Jan 2012

The Influence Of Social Support On Depression Among Seniors Over 65 Living In Their Homes, Marilene Reed

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of social support on depression among seniors over 65 years of age living in their homes. As part of the aging process, most elderly will face many losses and stresses such as the loss of income, family and friends, and the decline of health and mental capacities.


The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Criminal Recidivism For Asian Pacific Islanders, Vuong Thanh Vo Jan 2012

The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Criminal Recidivism For Asian Pacific Islanders, Vuong Thanh Vo

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to determine if a relationship exists between perceived social support from family and friends and criminal recidivism for Asian Pacific Islanders residing in California.


Tri-Level Assisted Living For The Elderly And Its Correlation With Depression And Quality Of Life, Stephanie Jean Berberich Jan 2012

Tri-Level Assisted Living For The Elderly And Its Correlation With Depression And Quality Of Life, Stephanie Jean Berberich

Theses Digitization Project

This study tried to see if there is a correlation with the level of care an elderly person receives in a tri-level assisted living home and the quality of life they perceive and the level of depression they experience. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. 18 participants were individually interviewed and were verbally administered the tests and questionnaire from a local tri-level assisted living facility in San Bernardino County which has 103 residents.


The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women As Managers And Sex-Typing Of Toxic Leader Behaviors, Lacee Marie Vega-Cartwright Jan 2012

The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women As Managers And Sex-Typing Of Toxic Leader Behaviors, Lacee Marie Vega-Cartwright

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to add to the existing body of research on harmful leadership with a specific focus on the construct of toxic leadership. If toxic leader behavior is indeed sex-typed as masculine, as is leader behavior in general, there is a potential that women may also be devalued more harshly than men when behaving in a toxic manner. Although the behaviors and characteristics of toxic leaders are not desirable for either sex, if they are more attributable to one sex over the other, there is a potential that the other sex may be treated differently for …


Shared Spaces, Separate Lives: Community Formation In The California Citrus Industry During The Great Depression, David Gregory Shanta Jan 2012

Shared Spaces, Separate Lives: Community Formation In The California Citrus Industry During The Great Depression, David Gregory Shanta

Theses Digitization Project

The California citrus industry was the engine for the economic and cultural development of twentieth century Southern California. This thesis aims to contribute to the literature by focusing where possible, on the experiences of the small landholding "ranchers," who collectively held the power of the large landholders, and on the experiences of Mexican workers, who despite marginalization, pooled their economic and social resources, and persisted in place.


Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Mexican-Americans, Carmen Isabel Mendoza, Maria Sanjuana. Olmos Jan 2012

Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Mexican-Americans, Carmen Isabel Mendoza, Maria Sanjuana. Olmos

Theses Digitization Project

This study explores the relationship between culture and the utilization of mental health services among Mexican-Americans.