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Daddy's Little Girl Lost : Daughters Reflect On The Effects Of Father-Daughter Cut-Off : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Jana Michelle Rosenbaum
Daddy's Little Girl Lost : Daughters Reflect On The Effects Of Father-Daughter Cut-Off : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Jana Michelle Rosenbaum
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This study was undertaken to better understand the dynamics occurring in the father-daughter relationship and consequently the effects on daughters when there is a cut-off between this dyad post-divorce. Much of the current research and literature available on the topics of father loss and divorce have been on father-child cut-off without a specific focus on the father-daughter relationship. Therefore, this study was designed to specifically focus on the effects of cut-off experienced by daughters. An in-depth qualitative interview was conducted with twelve adult daughters who identified having experienced a cut-off from their father post their parents divorce. These interviews contained …
Clinicians' Understanding And Perception Of Coping Behaviors And Cultural Differences In Families Dealing With A Childhood Cancer Diagnosis : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Kara J. Rule
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This research provides insight into social workers' understanding and perceptions of coping behaviors in families faced with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. The three research questions that guided this study were: (1) Do clinicians observe/perceive cultural distinctions in coping behaviors among families dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis? (2) How does a clinician's own culture impact his or her assessments of a family's coping abilities? and (3) How can clinicians gain better cultural sensitivity and cultural competence in working with diverse populations? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 social workers who were working in pediatric oncology centers across the United States. …
The End Of The End : A Qualitative Exploration Of Barriers That Impact Social Workers' Capacity To Practice End-Of-Life Care To Inmates : A Project Based Upon Independent Investigation, Michael Ronald Smith
The End Of The End : A Qualitative Exploration Of Barriers That Impact Social Workers' Capacity To Practice End-Of-Life Care To Inmates : A Project Based Upon Independent Investigation, Michael Ronald Smith
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The purpose of this qualitative, exploratory study was to identify and examine barriers that impact social workers' capacity to provide end-of-life care to biopsychosocially, spiritually vulnerable inmates. The study was guided by the research question, What barriers impact social workers' capacity to provide end-of-life care to inmates? A sample of 12 master's-level social workers was recruited and interviewed. The sample consisted of ten women, two men, and one person of color. Participants in the sample worked in seven correctional institutions, in seven states, at the federal, state and county level. The study's findings indicate that at each of these levels, …
Anxiety And Depression : Exploring Associations With Suicidality : A Thesis Based Upon An Investigation In The Burlingame Center For Psychiatric Research And Education At The Institute Of Living (Hartford, Ct) In Collaboration With Dr. Stephen Woolley, Monica Marie Tronsky
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The purpose of this study was to examine if anxiety diagnoses were associated with increased risk for suicidality and to examine if comorbid anxiety and depression diagnoses have a synergistic effect on suicidality. In a sub-analysis, we assessed associations between anxiety and/or depression symptoms (versus diagnoses) with suicidality in order to inform a future study. Completed at the Burlingame Center for Psychiatric Research and Education at the Institute of Living (IOL) in Hartford, CT, this quantitative, cross-sectional study involved 20,823 adult inpatients admitted for psychiatric care from 2000-2009. Estimates of effects calculated were odds ratios (ORs) qualified at 95% confidence …
A Different World : First Generation Latinas And Family Role Change : A Project Based On An Independent Investigation, Emely D. Velez
A Different World : First Generation Latinas And Family Role Change : A Project Based On An Independent Investigation, Emely D. Velez
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This qualitative study explored the subjective experiences of the transition to college among first generation Latinas as well as their caregiver's subjective understanding of the student's family role and the changes that occurred in the family once the student entered college. This study explored how Latino cultural values influence the Latina students' understanding of their family role and the influence of cultural phenomena on the transition to college. Data for this research were gathered from 12 individual interviews; 6 interviews conducted with alumnae from Mount Holyoke College and 6 selected caregivers. Alumnae participants in this study were self-identified first-generation Latinas …
Development And Alcohol Use In College Age Women : An Exploratory Study : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Megan Burke Willey
Development And Alcohol Use In College Age Women : An Exploratory Study : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Megan Burke Willey
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This study explores the role of alcohol in college age women along specific developmental transitions. Alcohol use and abuse is rampant on college campuses nationwide yet most students discontinue such use with the onset of adulthood. Given this high period of use in young adults, this research attempts to clarify which areas of development that alcohol may effect and how. Thirteen women who graduated from a four year college or university within the past 5 years were interviewed regarding their alcohol use and experiences amid specific developmental processes. A structured alcohol use questionnaire assessed participants' typical consumption during college years …
Unveiling The Perspectives Of Folk Rock Music Groupies : The Experiences, Motivations And Perceptions Of Women Following Music Bands : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Paula J. Passanisi
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This study investigated the experiences, motivations, and perceptions of groupies in folk rock music culture. Through qualitatively collected data, it explored the phenomenological impacts of women following male folk rock musicians. It brought to light women's perspectives on their roles as groupies, and what their family backgrounds and earlier experiences in relationships looked like. It also explored how their experiences with folk rock music affected or influenced their emotional states. Females who self-identified as women in folk rock music culture ranging in ages from 18-35 were recruited from the Northampton and Boston area in Massachusetts. Eight women in folk rock …
The Use Of Dialectical Behavior Therapy For Treating Juvenile Delinquents : How Mindfulness Mediates Trauma Symptomatology And Reduces Anti-Social Behavior, Ashley Emma Sitkin
The Use Of Dialectical Behavior Therapy For Treating Juvenile Delinquents : How Mindfulness Mediates Trauma Symptomatology And Reduces Anti-Social Behavior, Ashley Emma Sitkin
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Youth within the U.S. juvenile justice system are among the most traumatized. There is a need for trauma sensitive treatment in order to address the mental health needs of traumatized, delinquent youth and prevent re-traumatization within the juvenile justice system. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a promising treatment for juvenile delinquents with trauma histories. This thesis posits that DBT for delinquent youth supports rehabilitation through the mechanism of mindfulness by targeting posttraumatic stress reactions, which in turn may reduce anti-social behaviors. A review of the literature appears to support the hypothesis that through decreased experiential avoidance and enhanced emotional regulation …
Eating Disorder Prevention For The College-Age Female Population : Past, Present, And Future : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Colleen Louise Roos
Eating Disorder Prevention For The College-Age Female Population : Past, Present, And Future : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Colleen Louise Roos
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The focus of this theoretical study is to examine, classify, and compare different eating disorder prevention/intervention programs used thus far for college-age females using two different theoretical frameworks: the Cognitive Behavioral model and the Sociocultural model. The prevalence and effects of eating disorder behaviors will be addressed. Strengths and weaknesses of each of the already developed programs will be addressed using these two theoretical models. Additionally, different factors/variables will be analyzed that have been found to be associated with eating disorder behaviors within this population. Using the information provided, a prevention program will be proposed that collaborates the strengths discussed …
Transitions In Parenting Among Somali Refugee And Immigrant Families : Acculturation In The U.S. And The Preservation Of Traditional Culture And Values : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Judith Louise Wolf
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This qualitative study explores the changing experience of family life, acculturation, and preservation of traditional collectivist culture among Somali refugee and immigrant parents raising children in the United States. Resettlement in the U.S. forced many Somali refugees to transition to a new individualistic culture of family values markedly different from their own. Nine Somali refugee and immigrant mothers and fathers residing in Connecticut and western Massachusetts participated in the research. They answered open-ended interview questions focusing on the following topics: 1) Somali parenting styles and values, 2) the preservation of Somali language, identity, and Islam, 3) changes in family systems, …
Not Playing House The Way Mom And Dad Do : Same-Sex Commitment Without Marriage : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Amanda Gail Sommers
Not Playing House The Way Mom And Dad Do : Same-Sex Commitment Without Marriage : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Amanda Gail Sommers
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This exploratory study reveals the narratives of long-term, committed same-sex couples living in the Bay area of California, who decided not to marry in 2008 when it was temporarily legal. Thirteen participants were interviewed and their responses were transcribed and analyzed. They were asked to explain personal, social, and political influences on their perspectives on marriage. They were also asked to define commitment and the commitment markers used in their relationships. Lastly, they were questioned about their relationship with the current marriage equality movement. Findings revealed that participants refrained from marrying due to negative associations they have developed toward the …
Assessing The Impact Of Culture And Language Barriers Among Latino/A Bone Marrow Transplant Patients And Their Parent (S) : A Descriptive Study : A Project Based Upon An Investigation At Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, Lorena Mocorro
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This study examined correlations and the impact between culture, language barriers, medical adherence, post transplant recovery and quality of life among monolingual Spanish or bilingual English and Spanish female and male pediatric Latino/Hispanic transplant recipients between the ages of 13 to 21 who have undergone either an autologous or allogeneic blood stem cell (bone marrow) transplant and their parent(s)/caretakers. By definition, bone marrow transplant is the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell from bone marrow, cord blood or peripheral blood. An allogeneic bone marrow transplant is the infusion of healthy blood stem cells from a related or unrelated person, called a …
An Exploration Of Psychopathy Amongst Juvenile Sex Offenders, Laura Margaret Morrell
An Exploration Of Psychopathy Amongst Juvenile Sex Offenders, Laura Margaret Morrell
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Despite the growing body of knowledge regarding psychopathy among adolescent sex offenders, additional research is still necessary. In this study I examine four measures of juvenile psychopathy (Childhood Psychopathy Scale, Antisocial Process Screening Device, Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, and Inventory of Callous and Unemotional Traits) in a sample of 191 incarcerated adolescent sex offenders located in juvenile detention facilities in a Midwestern state. I examine how the diverse scales relate to characteristics of sexual aggression and non-sexual criminality, and which scale specifically has the best predictive validity for sexual as well as non-sexual crime. Of the four instruments and nine …
"No End Or Return" : Thematics Of Impasse : A Relational And Infancy-Based Inquiry : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Teresa M. MéNdez
"No End Or Return" : Thematics Of Impasse : A Relational And Infancy-Based Inquiry : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Teresa M. MéNdez
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This theoretical study explores therapeutic impasse through the dual lens of relational theory and infant research. Particular attention is paid to the role that enactment, rupture and repair, and non-verbal communication play in impasse dynamics. Defined broadly--as any time a therapist and patient feel stuck--impasse is conceptualized as an expectable, even inevitable, component of the treatment relationship. This paper further posits that small moments of impasse hold potential for growth. Finally, the implications for navigating impasse are considered through a clinical vignette.
Juvenile Sex Offender's Perceptions Of Group Treatment And Iatrogenic Effects, Amy Lynne Millington
Juvenile Sex Offender's Perceptions Of Group Treatment And Iatrogenic Effects, Amy Lynne Millington
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Little research has been done on the perceptions and experiences of juvenile sex offenders in regards to their treatment, in this case, specifically group treatment. This study looks at a sample of 191 incarcerated juvenile sex offenders in a Midwestern state and measures not only the juvenile sex offender's thoughts, feelings and perceptions of their group treatment but also looks at what, if any iatrogenic affects may have resulted. This study also discusses the importance of assessing for other forms of recidivism separate from deviant sexual recidivism as well as the importance of offering treatment for non-sexual deviant crimes, either …
Navigating War And Reintegration Into Civilian Life : Clinicians' Perspectives On How Their Operation Enducing Freedom (Oef) And Operation Iraqi Freedom (Oif) Clients Cope : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Andrea Elizabeth Mitchell
Navigating War And Reintegration Into Civilian Life : Clinicians' Perspectives On How Their Operation Enducing Freedom (Oef) And Operation Iraqi Freedom (Oif) Clients Cope : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Andrea Elizabeth Mitchell
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This qualitative study examines the experiences of veterans and active duty service members who engaged in the current wars termed Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan. The investigation is based on the perspectives of 11 mental health clinicians who work primarily with OEF and OIF veterans in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) medical facilities and Vet Centers. This study examines resiliency, risk factors, and coping methods utilized by warriors during deployment, in addition to specific questions regarding female service members and soldiers who have been deployed multiple times. The study investigates how …
Gender Identity Development In Individuals With Autism : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Emily Green Kalafarski
Gender Identity Development In Individuals With Autism : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Emily Green Kalafarski
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The purpose of this study was to explore the development of gender identity in children with autism. This research asked "Do people on the autism spectrum acquire gender identity differently than those who are neurotypically developing?" It was hypothesized that those on the autism spectrum did acquire gender identity differently, and that this process may be more influenced by individual cognition than social learning. This was a descriptive study that was cross-sectional in nature. Young adults were asked retrospective questions in a mixed-methods survey that was conducted on the internet. A sample of 29 participants comprised this study. No clear …
Anti-Bullying Task Force : A Community's Response To Address Bullying Behaviors And Attitudes : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Brian Christopher Kellen
Anti-Bullying Task Force : A Community's Response To Address Bullying Behaviors And Attitudes : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Brian Christopher Kellen
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A terrible tragedy occurred in the town of South Hadley involving a student's suicide. Part of the response by the school administration and the community was to form an Anti-Bullying Task Force for Civil and Ethical Behaviors. This study was a qualitative participant observer case study involving this task force. This researcher participated in one of the seven sub-groups of the Anti-Bullying Task Force for Civil and Ethical Behavior in the role of group note taker. The sub-group that was focused on was the Community Programs group. The two questions used to guide this research were: (1) What is the …
Treating Complex Trauma : Therapists' Perspectives On The Effectiveness Of The Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Approach To Treat Traumatized Children : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Shamora Elaine Michelson
Treating Complex Trauma : Therapists' Perspectives On The Effectiveness Of The Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Approach To Treat Traumatized Children : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Shamora Elaine Michelson
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This study was undertaken to determine therapists' perspectives on the effectiveness of the TF-CBT model to treat complex trauma in children. This qualitative study aims to enhance and expand knowledge in the field about complex trauma and the usefulness of the TF-CBT clinical approach. Therapists with a master's level degree or higher in social work, psychology or a related field and who practice the TF-CBT model with children were recruited for this study. Twelve therapists were interviewed regarding their training in the TF-CBT model; use of the model with children, including those who have experienced complex trauma; perspectives on valuable …
Through Children's Eyes : Understanding Visible And Invisible Injury In Military Parents : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Meredith Grace Morray
Through Children's Eyes : Understanding Visible And Invisible Injury In Military Parents : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Meredith Grace Morray
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This qualitative study explores how young children (age 5-11) experience and develop empathy about parents who are suffering from physical and psychological injuries. This study was based on a Sesame Workshop film which depicts five families with a parent returning from war with either a visible (arm or leg amputation) or an invisible (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury) wound. Children of military families (n= 28 children) and children of civilian families (n= 42 children) comprised the study sample. Focus groups based on a semi-structured interview guide were conducted after the viewing of the film. Findings indicated children's …
How Do California Early Start Providers Address The Social And Emotional Wellbeing Of Infants And Toddlers With Developmental Disabilties? : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Sarah F. Muchnick
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136 providers of services to infants, toddlers and their families were surveyed in order to gain information concerning assessment and intervention in social/emotional development and parent/child relationships. Programmatic philosophies were examined, as well as participants' direct experience with assessment, intervention, access to mental health resources, and experiences of supervision. Findings revealed an understanding of the importance of social/emotional development in assessing development and revealed that educational strategies were used more often than those that addressed the thoughts and feelings of practitioners and families. A majority of providers received individual supervision to review cases, but fewer received reflective supervision that addressed …
"Ultra-High Risk" : Exploring The Prodrome To Psychosis Through Cognitive And Dialogic Theoretical Lenses : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Clare Bullock Boyd
"Ultra-High Risk" : Exploring The Prodrome To Psychosis Through Cognitive And Dialogic Theoretical Lenses : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Clare Bullock Boyd
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This study is a theoretical exploration of the clinical phenomenon known as the prodrome to schizophrenia. The prodrome refers to a constellation of clinical symptoms that signal considerably high risk for the development of psychosis and/or schizophrenia. The prodrome is an area of high research interest, as the potential for early intervention with prodromal individuals to prevent or delay the onset of psychosis appears to be possible. The clinical phenomena of the prodrome were explored, including a comprehensive review of the relevant literature and research. Case material is also presented. The prodrome is then conceptualized with a cognitive theoretical framework, …
Is It Ever Appropriate To Encourage A Survivor Of Sexual Trauma To Forgive? : A Theoretical Analysis, Elizabeth Lind Crane
Is It Ever Appropriate To Encourage A Survivor Of Sexual Trauma To Forgive? : A Theoretical Analysis, Elizabeth Lind Crane
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The topic of forgiveness is pervasive in popular culture and is being written about in psychological literature. This theoretical study was undertaken to examine the theoretical basis of forgiveness interventions and how these theories intersect with trauma-informed treatment. This study specifically explores the theoretical basis of the therapeutic value of a survivor of sexual trauma choosing to forgive her perpetrator in an attempt to determine the potential risks and benefits of forgiveness interventions. Literature was reviewed on the treatment of sexual trauma, including current practices. Then, a review of the literature on the treatment of sexual trauma and how forgiveness …
Planting The Seed : The Lasting Impact Of An Explicit Anti-Racism Mission On White Graduate Students Of The Smith College School For Social Work : A Project Based Upon Independent Investigation, Charlotte Cromley Curtis
Planting The Seed : The Lasting Impact Of An Explicit Anti-Racism Mission On White Graduate Students Of The Smith College School For Social Work : A Project Based Upon Independent Investigation, Charlotte Cromley Curtis
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This study was undertaken to investigate the ongoing impact of an explicit anti-racism mission on white graduates of the Smith College School for Social Work (SSW) and to determine which elements of the anti-racism experience are most salient. Specifically, which salient experiences influence white graduates in continuing to engage in anti-racism work in the field of social work. Data was gathered from 85 white participants who completed the MSW program between 1994 and 2009. An online survey instrument was used to gather quantitative and qualitative data on participants' attitudes and behaviors related to anti-racism and their recollections of the program …
Multidisciplinary Considerations For Clinical Work With The Multiracial Identity : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Kate Lee De Soto
Multidisciplinary Considerations For Clinical Work With The Multiracial Identity : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Kate Lee De Soto
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This project was conducted with the intentions of broadening the discussion that is occurring in clinical fields regarding the multiracial identity. Much of the discussion that occurs is treated as though racial dynamics are fixed (Leary, 2000). This theoretical paper aims to exemplify the nuance of the multiracial identity by combining clinical theory with a more culturally grounded analysis of racial discourse. Intersubjectivity theory is used in this paper to exemplify the value of using a clinical theory when conceptualizing racial issues, while cultural studies provides a deeper understanding of the system of race in the United States. The use …
A Social Worker's Dilemma : Does Experience Make A Difference? : How Biases And Judgements Affect Social Worker's Assessments Of Collectivist Culture Immigrant Families : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Theresa J. Cary
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This pilot study was undertaken to assess how social workers in western hospitals respond to a vignette about a collectivist child and the child's family. America has many immigrant populations that often have different values and ethics from mainstream America. Social workers encounter these individuals in their work and it is important that social workers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond to the client's needs. Using a snowball sampling method, 19 participants responded to a mixed method online survey. The participants were predominately Caucasian, ranged in ages from 26- 60 years of age, had their MSW, …
The Effect Of Religion On Coming Out And The Sexual Identity Formation Of 18-30 Year Olds Who Self-Identify As Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Or Queer : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Marissa M. Puntigam
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Religion, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions, is an often cited rationale for rejection of homosexuality and persons who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. Given the socio-cultural influence of religion, catalyzed through the media, legislation, churches, and families, such frequent defamation could be believed to elicit a moral dilemma for an individual contemplating his/her own sexual identity. This effect might be detectable through the process and age of coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer. This study sought to investigate the direct impact of a religious upbringing on sexual identity formation and was executed through quantitative analysis with a …
Polyamory As "Ethical Nonmonogamy" : A Viable Alternative To Infidelity : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Sarah Kay Woodruff-Diaz
Polyamory As "Ethical Nonmonogamy" : A Viable Alternative To Infidelity : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Sarah Kay Woodruff-Diaz
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This research examined the practice of polyamory as "ethical nonmonogamy" within the United States. Long-term dyadic monogamy (usually between a man and woman, and sanctioned through marriage) is the hegemonic index for how most Americans continue to experience and authenticate relationships. However, patterns of frequent infidelity and frequent divorce undermine the rectitude of monogamy's core institution. This study sought to determine whether polyamory could provide a viable alternative to traditional models of long-term dyadic monogamy. It also sought to determine the capacity of poly phenomenon to foster intrapsychic growth and development, and provide psychic repair in spite of (and because …
Stigmatizing Will And Grace : A Theoretical Exploration Of Gay Male Straight Female Fictive Kin Relationships : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Michelle Anne Beaulieu
Stigmatizing Will And Grace : A Theoretical Exploration Of Gay Male Straight Female Fictive Kin Relationships : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Michelle Anne Beaulieu
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Alternatives to heterosexual or homosexual partnerships, such as non-sexual relationships between gay men and straight women, constitute an understudied yet important source of social support for the people in them. This study is an exploration of one specific manifestation of such a relationship, specifically between gay men and straight women, utilizing the concept of "fictive kin" as a way of understanding these relationships. Using interdependence theory and social construct theory to elucidate the ways GMSF relationships have been, and continue to be, stigmatized, this paper offers a lens for understanding the implications of this stigmatization.
Gender Based Differences In Behavioral Expression Among Sexually Reactive Children, Alexandra Celeste Ebken
Gender Based Differences In Behavioral Expression Among Sexually Reactive Children, Alexandra Celeste Ebken
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Literature is reviewed to help define and develop a clearer understanding of research on prepubescent children with sexually reactive behaviors. In this article the differences between sexually reactive children ages 2-12 are assessed by gender, focusing primarily on differences in externalizing and internalizing behaviors through the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC). Few differences were found on either instrument. Implications are offered.