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The Ecological Correlates Of Substance Abuse Among Cps Involved Women And Non-Cps Involved Women, Mary Jo Alvarez-Rodriguez Jul 2006

The Ecological Correlates Of Substance Abuse Among Cps Involved Women And Non-Cps Involved Women, Mary Jo Alvarez-Rodriguez

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

Child abuse and neglect is a compelling phenomenon that has been attributed to a multitude of factors including maternal substance abuse. A significant number of the women involved with the child welfare system for child abuse or neglect are found to have issues due to substance abuse or dependency. In addition, most women involved with child welfare tend to be single and poor women of color. Still, relatively few studies have focused on these women. This study used an ex post facto design in its aim to increase the understanding of the factors that contribute to substance abuse and child …


Effects Of Religiosity And Rebt On Substance Abuse And Mental Health, Jesse Sias May 2006

Effects Of Religiosity And Rebt On Substance Abuse And Mental Health, Jesse Sias

Social Work Theses - Archive

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the impact of a Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)-based treatment program on subjects levels of risk for alcohol and drug abuse as measured by the Substance Abuse Questionnaire (SAQ). This will be done while controlling for level of religiosity. The researcher will identify any association between different mental disorders as measured by the Millon Clinical Multi-axial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) and levels of religiosity. This study will focus on two dimensions of religiosity importance of religion and frequency of religious service attendance as reported by the participants.


Ut Arlington Library Notes, V.12, No.1, Spring 2006, University Of Texas At Arlington Library May 2006

Ut Arlington Library Notes, V.12, No.1, Spring 2006, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

UT Arlington Library Notes

Former publication of the UT Library intended to foster community support and appreciation for Library Programs and services and to spotlight grants and contributions. It was published during the 1990s and 2000s.


Information Processing In A Structured Interview: Identifying Use Of Heuristics And Heuristic-Based Bias, Dian Cuellar Ruud Apr 2006

Information Processing In A Structured Interview: Identifying Use Of Heuristics And Heuristic-Based Bias, Dian Cuellar Ruud

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

The survey interview has been recognized as the most frequently used data collection procedure in the social sciences (Dijkstra & van der Zouwen, l987). Although the survey interview is an essential methodological tool in social science research, it is fraught with problems of validity and reliability. Cognitive psychology offers a perspective to further explore the methodological facets of the survey interview. Research in the underlying cognitive processes involved in information processing over the past two decades has enhanced the understanding and utility of the survey interview in survey methodology (Tourangeau, Couper, & Conrad, 2004; Tourangeau, Rips, & Rasinski, 2000; Sudman, …


A Qualitative Examination Of Risk Factors Influencing Female Adolescent Delinquency In Dallas County, Texas, Vicki Lynn Tankersley Apr 2006

A Qualitative Examination Of Risk Factors Influencing Female Adolescent Delinquency In Dallas County, Texas, Vicki Lynn Tankersley

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors influencing juvenile delinquency for females in Dallas County, Texas and discuss the implications of the findings for future practice, policy, and research. Qualitative research methods in this study have given a voice to female adolescents housed in the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center by giving these young women the opportunity to share and convey information about their lives and factors they felt had been influential in their referral to the Dallas County Juvenile Probation Department. The sample included twenty-six female adolescents who were housed at the Dallas County Juvenile …


Male And Female Trauma Narratives: Differences And Similarities, Catherine A. Simmons Mar 2006

Male And Female Trauma Narratives: Differences And Similarities, Catherine A. Simmons

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

To help understand why women are at greater risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder than men, this dissertation qualitatively explores a conceptual model that incorporates key components of Cognitive-Behavioral theories within the context of social experiences specific to the respective genders. Specifically, this study uses a grounded theory method to explore gender differences in relation to the cognitive factors (a) appraisal of trauma and (b) appraisal of actions during event as well as the social factors (a) social roles and (b) perception of societal expectations of 28 violent crime survivors purposefully selected to ensure similarity in type of crime, ethnicity, …


Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 2, Issue 11, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Dec 2005

Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 2, Issue 11, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

Connections: Library News for Library Staff

The purpose of Connections was to build community within UTA Library staff by reminding people of upcoming events and dates, introducing new staff members, celebrating a department's achievements, and writing about other items of interest.


Evaluation Of An Online Substance Abuse Prevention Exercise, Bhavana Pahwa Dec 2005

Evaluation Of An Online Substance Abuse Prevention Exercise, Bhavana Pahwa

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an online prevention exercise. The rigorous evaluation of one online exercise using controlled school environment was seen as the first step in understanding the potential of online activities to help teens prevent substance abuse. This study assessed changes in knowledge, attitudes, normative beliefs, perceived behavioral control, and intention to change behavior produced by exposure to a Web-based anger management exercise. Results showed significant changes in knowledge after exposure to the teacher led online exercise and the teacher led supplemented by homework groups, but not the other measures. This was …


Patterns Of Nontraditional Student Service Usage And Satisfaction: Single Parenting Versus Non-Parenting Students, Tiffany Powell Dec 2005

Patterns Of Nontraditional Student Service Usage And Satisfaction: Single Parenting Versus Non-Parenting Students, Tiffany Powell

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, The Mcnair Team Dec 2005

Full Issue, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team Dec 2005

Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Are There Differences In Attitudes By Racial Background Regarding Corporal Punishment In Domestic Abuse Perpetrators?, Kan'dace Council Dec 2005

Are There Differences In Attitudes By Racial Background Regarding Corporal Punishment In Domestic Abuse Perpetrators?, Kan'dace Council

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of Classroom Environment And Child Outcomes Across Three Models Of Early Childhood Intervention, Marion Ruth Shiflett Nov 2005

An Analysis Of Classroom Environment And Child Outcomes Across Three Models Of Early Childhood Intervention, Marion Ruth Shiflett

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

This research study presents a comparative analysis to examine classroom environments and child developmental outcomes across three early intervention models that serve children living in low-income families. Two long standing early intervention programs, Head Start and state-mandated Prekindergarten, are used as comparison groups to compare classroom environment and child outcomes with a collaboration known as Ready Start, a combination program serving children with a half day of Prekindergarten and a half day of Head Start. The Ready Start program is designed to combine the strengths of both programs to best serve the needs of children from low-income families. The study …


Children With Special Health Care Needs Services Program (Cshcn) : Application Booklet, Texas Children With Special Health Care Needs, Texas Department Of State Health Services Sep 2005

Children With Special Health Care Needs Services Program (Cshcn) : Application Booklet, Texas Children With Special Health Care Needs, Texas Department Of State Health Services

Documents from the State of Texas-Archive

In this booklet, the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program is called "CSHCN." When you see these letters — CSHCN — we are talking about the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) of Texas. This booklet has the facts and forms you will need to apply for CSHCN. There is space on the forms to apply all at once for more than one person in the same family.

2nd ed.||Cover title.||"Form T-3 Revised 09/01/05."||Text in English and Spanish on inverted pages bound back-to-back.


Commencement Program 2005 August, University Of Texas At Arlington: School Of Social Work, The University Of Texas At Arlington Aug 2005

Commencement Program 2005 August, University Of Texas At Arlington: School Of Social Work, The University Of Texas At Arlington

Commencement Programs, Photos, and Video

No abstract provided.


Using A Structural Equation Model To Examine Child Maltreatment Potential Across Ecological Systems In A Population Of Families In Poverty, Cynthia Lorraine Juby Aug 2005

Using A Structural Equation Model To Examine Child Maltreatment Potential Across Ecological Systems In A Population Of Families In Poverty, Cynthia Lorraine Juby

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

This study was a secondary analysis designed to examine the ecological system indicators of child maltreatment potential. A total of 263 families living within 200% of the poverty level were included in the sample. Results of the study revealed the exosystem indicator of social support had the greatest impact on child maltreatment while maltreatment of the parent as a child (history of maltreatment), an ontogenic system indicator, was the second highest predictor. Additionally, these two indicators were highly correlated within the structural model. The microsystem indicator of parental educational attainment and the macrosystem indicator of belief in corporal punishment had …


An Evaluation Of Religion And Spirituality In Social Work Education, Sharina Nicole Branum Aug 2005

An Evaluation Of Religion And Spirituality In Social Work Education, Sharina Nicole Branum

Social Work Theses - Archive

This study evaluated how BSW students at two Texas universities, one publicly funded and one privately funded, perceive their level of preparedness, comfort and the importance of addressing / using religion and spirituality in social work. In this study 41 students nearing the completion of their baccalaureate degree and enrolled in a field placement, were invited to complete a multi-faceted questionnaire consisting of 92 very specific questions. Of the 41 students invited to participate in the study, all subjects chose to complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire used gathered some information regarding the students' personal religious and spiritual affiliation however, the …


The University Of Texas At Arlington Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2007, The University Of Texas At Arlington Jul 2005

The University Of Texas At Arlington Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2007, The University Of Texas At Arlington

UTA Undergraduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 2, Issue 6, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Jun 2005

Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 2, Issue 6, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

Connections: Library News for Library Staff

The purpose of Connections was to build community within UTA Library staff by reminding people of upcoming events and dates, introducing new staff members, celebrating a department's achievements, and writing about other items of interest.


Commencement Program 2004 December, University Of Texas At Arlington: School Of Social Work, The University Of Texas At Arlington Dec 2004

Commencement Program 2004 December, University Of Texas At Arlington: School Of Social Work, The University Of Texas At Arlington

Commencement Programs, Photos, and Video

No abstract provided.


Ut Arlington Library Notes, V.10, No.2, Fall 2004, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Dec 2004

Ut Arlington Library Notes, V.10, No.2, Fall 2004, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

UT Arlington Library Notes

Former publication of the UT Library intended to foster community support and appreciation for Library Programs and services and to spotlight grants and contributions. It was published during the 1990s and 2000s.


Commencement Program 2004 August, University Of Texas At Arlington: School Of Social Work, The University Of Texas At Arlington Aug 2004

Commencement Program 2004 August, University Of Texas At Arlington: School Of Social Work, The University Of Texas At Arlington

Commencement Programs, Photos, and Video

No abstract provided.


News You Can Use, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Aug 2004

News You Can Use, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

News You Can Use

No abstract provided.


News You Can Use, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Jul 2004

News You Can Use, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

News You Can Use

No abstract provided.


Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 1, Issue 5, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Jul 2004

Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 1, Issue 5, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

Connections: Library News for Library Staff

The purpose of Connections was to build community within UTA Library staff by reminding people of upcoming events and dates, introducing new staff members, celebrating a department's achievements, and writing about other items of interest.


Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 1, Issue 2, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Apr 2004

Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 1, Issue 2, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

Connections: Library News for Library Staff

The purpose of Connections was to build community within UTA Library staff by reminding people of upcoming events and dates, introducing new staff members, celebrating a department's achievements, and writing about other items of interest.


Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 1, Issue 1, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Mar 2004

Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 1, Issue 1, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

Connections: Library News for Library Staff

The purpose of Connections was to build community within UTA Library staff by reminding people of upcoming events and dates, introducing new staff members, celebrating a department's achievements, and writing about other items of interest.


The University Of Texas At Arlington Graduate Catalog 2004-2006, The University Of Texas At Arlington Jan 2004

The University Of Texas At Arlington Graduate Catalog 2004-2006, The University Of Texas At Arlington

UTA Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Annual Report Uta Library For The Combined Years Of 2002-2003 And 2003-2004, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Jan 2004

Annual Report Uta Library For The Combined Years Of 2002-2003 And 2003-2004, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

The purpose of the UTA Library Annual Report is to document and communicate the significant accomplishments, initiatives, and contributions of The University of Texas at Arlington Library and their staff. The Annual Report also recognizes the important contributions of the Libraries' donors.


Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team Dec 2003

Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.