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A Description Of The Demographics And Characteristics Of Families That Receive Multiple Child Welfare Referrals, Devin Wayne Edwards
A Description Of The Demographics And Characteristics Of Families That Receive Multiple Child Welfare Referrals, Devin Wayne Edwards
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to identify the demographic variables that distinguish recidivistic families, those that have received three or more DCFS (Department of Child and Family Services) re-referrals over a one-year period, from other families. Child welfare service recidivism is a historically expensive and socially damaging issue that should be further researched.
The Self Care Experience Among Medical Social Workers, Chelsey Diane Davis
The Self Care Experience Among Medical Social Workers, Chelsey Diane Davis
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the self-care experience among social workers in a medical setting. The findings from this study indicate that self-care strategies among social workers enable these workers to improve their well-being and increase their service effectiveness as professionals.
The Impact Of Transformational Leadership On The Relationship Between Organizational Learning Culture And Employee Outcomes, Leanne Marie Tortez
The Impact Of Transformational Leadership On The Relationship Between Organizational Learning Culture And Employee Outcomes, Leanne Marie Tortez
Theses Digitization Project
Research in leadership has emphasized the importance of factors like organizational culture, empowerment, and employee innovation. The current study sought to address these topics by considering the contribution of organizational learning culture to employee outcomes, such as psychological empowerment and innovative behaviors, while investigating the moderating effect of transformational leadership. Participants consisted of 387 employed men and women from various organizational backgrounds.
Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes
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.
Organizational Behavior In Mental Health Services: A Needs Assessment, Geovana Varela
Organizational Behavior In Mental Health Services: A Needs Assessment, Geovana Varela
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to know the needs of non-profit organizations that will help increase their effectiveness and enhance the delivery of mental health services.
Perceived Effectiveness Of Sports Interventions On Mental Health: Exploring The Perspectives Of Professional Educators, Isais Wellington Smith, Gamaliel Beltran
Perceived Effectiveness Of Sports Interventions On Mental Health: Exploring The Perspectives Of Professional Educators, Isais Wellington Smith, Gamaliel Beltran
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine sports interventions among professional educators and how sports as an exercise method can contribute to mental health well being. Sports and exercise in many therapeutic environments may help individuals alleviate symptoms pertaining to depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bi-polar, and many other mental health disorders.
What Are The Characteristics Of Families With Three Or More Referrals To Children And Family Services Within A Twelve Month Period?, Elizabeth Irene Valenzuela
What Are The Characteristics Of Families With Three Or More Referrals To Children And Family Services Within A Twelve Month Period?, Elizabeth Irene Valenzuela
Theses Digitization Project
In order to better serve those famailies that are chronically involved with Children and Family Services and prevent their future involvement with the system, social service workers should be able to identify and understand what characteristics are causing referral. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of families with three or more referrals within a twelve month period that significantly impact the number of referrals a family receives.
Effects Of Substance Abuse Services On Child Reunification, Peter Charles Shorts
Effects Of Substance Abuse Services On Child Reunification, Peter Charles Shorts
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to conduct a descriptive and inferential analysis of the effect of substance abuse treatment upon the family reunification process. The research revealed a significant relationship between the median age of custodial parents whose parental rights were terminated and the median age of parents whose parental rights were not terminated.
Face-To-Face Communication Versus Memo Communication To Announce Mergers And Acquisitions The Importance Of Media Richness, Janell Marie Hopeck
Face-To-Face Communication Versus Memo Communication To Announce Mergers And Acquisitions The Importance Of Media Richness, Janell Marie Hopeck
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the current research on mergers and acquisitions which includes organizational factors, such as communication processes, and their impact on employee reactions. The current study addresses this issue through a simulated M&A announcement laboratory experiment with 156 CSUSB undergraduate students.
Implications And Recommendations For Online Physical Education At Secondary Level, Josh Caleb Brannen
Implications And Recommendations For Online Physical Education At Secondary Level, Josh Caleb Brannen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to examine how online physical education courses impact student learning and achievement of fitness and health standards now that budget cuts are leading to the curtailing or elimination of traditional physical education classes at the secondary level of K-12 education.
Quality Of Service And Treatment Adherence In Individuals With End Stage Renal Disease, Kyle Joseph Fraga
Quality Of Service And Treatment Adherence In Individuals With End Stage Renal Disease, Kyle Joseph Fraga
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study will focus on the patient's attitudes about their treatment. There is a certain stigma attached to dialysis that makes it an undesirable form of treatment. Individuals on dialysis may feel dependent and vulnerable. In addition, hospitals and dialysis clinics can be an unwelcoming and intimidating place. A person's belief about their treatment will influence how well they adhere to it.
Employee Resilience Following Reductions In Compensation, Eliana Isabel Ceja
Employee Resilience Following Reductions In Compensation, Eliana Isabel Ceja
Theses Digitization Project
The United States workforce is currently suffering from the effects of a severe financial crisis. As a result, many organizations have sought to cope by reducing employee compensation. The current study sought to identify the psychological impact these reductions (i.e. pay cuts, mandatory furloughs, etc.) had on employee attitudes and behaviors in the workplace.
Influences Concerning Faculty Use Of Technology To Teach Distance Education, Helena Joyce Johnson
Influences Concerning Faculty Use Of Technology To Teach Distance Education, Helena Joyce Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine pedagogical and professional beliefs that might illuminate influences to higher education faculty decisions to teach distance education using technology.
Engaging An Older Workforce: The Relationship Between Employee Engagement, Intrinsic Motivation, And Meaningfulness, Negin Kordbacheh
Engaging An Older Workforce: The Relationship Between Employee Engagement, Intrinsic Motivation, And Meaningfulness, Negin Kordbacheh
Theses Digitization Project
The aim of this study was to better understand employee engagement levels in light of the recent downsizing and restructuring practices. The relationship between intrinsic motivation, meaningfulness and employee engagement were examined.
Seniors' Perceptions And Experiences Of Autonomy In A Health Care Setting, Dianne Rae Goldberg
Seniors' Perceptions And Experiences Of Autonomy In A Health Care Setting, Dianne Rae Goldberg
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to develop and implement a process by which nursing home seniors could identify and describe feelings of autonomy. This study assumed that seniors themselves are in the best position to describe their perceptions of autonomy and the factors that contributed to those perceptions.
Family-Organization Fit: An Extension On Person-Organization Fit, Rebekah Elaine Massmann
Family-Organization Fit: An Extension On Person-Organization Fit, Rebekah Elaine Massmann
Theses Digitization Project
This study was designed to investigate how employees and/or their families "fit" or "match" with organizations. Family Organization (F-O) fit was proposed as an extension on Person-Organization (P-O) fit, while also drawing from the work and family literature. A scale was created to measure F-O fit, and it consisted of complementary and supplementary items.
The Influence Of Cultural Perspectives And Conflict Resolution On Employee Perceptions Of Leadership Effectiveness, Cynthia Lorraine Owens
The Influence Of Cultural Perspectives And Conflict Resolution On Employee Perceptions Of Leadership Effectiveness, Cynthia Lorraine Owens
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine how cultural values and conflict resolution influence the perceptions employees form about their managers. The sample for this study included 118 participants representing various organizations from the United States.
Perceptions Of Mental Health Services For Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Military Personnel: A Needs Assessment, Chrystal Anne Long, Jeffrey Lee. Soriano
Perceptions Of Mental Health Services For Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Military Personnel: A Needs Assessment, Chrystal Anne Long, Jeffrey Lee. Soriano
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of mental health services for OIF/OEF military personnel among military spouses and mental health practitioners. The professional and personal knowledge of the mental health practitioners and the military spouses provided valuable information about the effectiveness, availability, strengths, and weaknesses of the military's mental health services.
Webquests: Improving Military Training Through Constructivism And The Web, Brian Patrick Lafferty
Webquests: Improving Military Training Through Constructivism And The Web, Brian Patrick Lafferty
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was for members of the United States Marine Corps to leverage the benefits of inquiry based learning in the form of WebQuests. By creating and implementing WebQuests to meet training needs at the small unit level, non commissioned officers can take advantage of the resources of the World Wide Web in a timely and effective manner. To this end, a course of computer-based training was designed, developed, tested, implemented, and evaluated using the ADDIE instructional design model.
Effects Of Organizational Communication On Employee Perceptions During Organizational Change, James Kelly Doran
Effects Of Organizational Communication On Employee Perceptions During Organizational Change, James Kelly Doran
Theses Digitization Project
This research study examines the effects of organizational communication, a sub-dimensional construct on employee outcomes. It was proposed that organizational communication as indicated by timelines, reliability, and comprehensiveness of communication would predict the employee outcomes of intention to leave, job insecurity, and organizational cynicism in a negative direction. Participants, representing employees from several customer service organizations in Southern California experiencing orgaizational change, completed a questionaire consisting of multiple measurements in the areas of interest.
Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli
Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to understand the views and attitudes of aging gay men and lesbian women 60 years old and greater toward receving services from social welfare agencies. The hope is to give social and welfare agencies in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties a better understanding and awareness in the needs of older gay men and lesbian women that could result in better programs for them.
Assessing Service Satisfaction: Experiences Of Individuals Living With Hiv/Aids, Latanya Renee Lewis
Assessing Service Satisfaction: Experiences Of Individuals Living With Hiv/Aids, Latanya Renee Lewis
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore HIV/AIDS client experiences with supportive services. The consumption of social services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS has assumed increasing importance. This is a crucial population that requires a multifaceted approach to treatment in order to remain active and productive for longer periods of time.
Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton
Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton
Theses Digitization Project
The author developed a model for at-risk youth that outlines processes and incorporates best practices of an equine-facilitated program. The Horse Program Model (HPM) is designed to determine if and how participating in a horse program can help change attitudes, skills and behaviors of at-risk youth.
An Archaeological And Historical Investigation Of A World War Ii Military Site At Goffs, California, Gerald Francis Patterson
An Archaeological And Historical Investigation Of A World War Ii Military Site At Goffs, California, Gerald Francis Patterson
Theses Digitization Project
This archaeological and historical investigation focuses on the area in and around the town of Goffs, California, which was used for support and logistical facilities and had some association with combat divisions during the period. The central question concerns the nature and the role of the military units from 1942 to 1944. Was this site a a significant part of the World War II era DTC? C-AMA, and how did it relate to the whole? Efforts to answer this question included document research and extensive field investigation. The result is a more complete view of the wartime activites at Goffs …
A Study Of Strategies For Successful Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation In A Merger And Acqusition Environment, Maricelle Casquejo Thomas
A Study Of Strategies For Successful Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation In A Merger And Acqusition Environment, Maricelle Casquejo Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
This project will be focusing on the business problem of integrating information systems within a M & A organization, in this case to a SAP platform. SAP is the platform the parent company uses to run its corporate business functions.
Reinforce Customer Satisfaction Through Enterprise Resource Planning And Supply Chain Management Integration, Yu-Hsiang Chen
Reinforce Customer Satisfaction Through Enterprise Resource Planning And Supply Chain Management Integration, Yu-Hsiang Chen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to try and establish a blueprint for integrating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM). ERP and SCM have become popular in many industries because they help companies improve their Information Systems (IS) which helps support their operational goals. New technology is being used in resource planning and e-commerce and a stable supply chain helps corporations integrate many basic applications. This helps facilitate smooth supplier-customer interactions while minimizing transaction costs. This project is trying to provide a way in which to implement ERP systems properly into SCM. It should result in improved …
Incorporating Multicultural Education Criteria Into Project Learning Tree Curricula, Alondra Marcela Blandon
Incorporating Multicultural Education Criteria Into Project Learning Tree Curricula, Alondra Marcela Blandon
Theses Digitization Project
Many environmental educators have realized that in order to effectively teach environmental sensitivity and literacy, they must approach their audience through a cultural context. Thus, environmental education lessons need to incorporate strategies used in multicultural education in order to be more culturally inclusive. This project includes the identification of multicultural education criteria and the application of these to three lessons from Project Learning Tree: PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide.
Effects Of Feedback, Education, And Work Experience On Self-Efficacy, Hieu Chi Pham
Effects Of Feedback, Education, And Work Experience On Self-Efficacy, Hieu Chi Pham
Theses Digitization Project
Examines the contextual effects of social persuasion (represented by self, client, peer and supervisor's feedback) and mastery experiences (represented by formal level of education and work experience) on specific self-efficacy outcomes and perceived advancement potential in a sample population of nurses at a Southern California hospital. Results of the study suggest that self, client, peer, and supervisor's feedback consistently predict significant self-efficacy outcomes.
Analysis Of Psp-Like Processes For Software Engineering, Paul Jefferson Conrad
Analysis Of Psp-Like Processes For Software Engineering, Paul Jefferson Conrad
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this thesis is to provide the California State University, San Bernardino, Department of Computer Science with an analysis and recommended solution to improving the software development process.
The Effects Of Procedural Justice And Work Overload On Job Performance, Seana Maria NuñEz
The Effects Of Procedural Justice And Work Overload On Job Performance, Seana Maria NuñEz
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis explored the relationship between work overload and procedural justice on job performance. It used planned comparisons to test three hypotheses, which were tested by having the participants (N=132) randomly assigned to groups and perform a proofreading task in two timed intervals. The study design used quantitative methodologies and the procedures and measures were piloted before data collection. A participant exit survey was also employed. Suggestions for future research and study are discussed. The proofreading samples, the exit survey questions and the Mini-Marker Personality Inventory, the informed consent form, and results tables are included.