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Insulating Effects Of Early Childhood Education, William Anthony Kull
Insulating Effects Of Early Childhood Education, William Anthony Kull
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to ascertain if formal early childhood education was related to the likelihood of later criminal activity. The secondary data analysis within this study did support inferences for four specific crime factors. This study found that preschool attendance lessened the incurrence of future criminal activity in crime categories of total numbers of damage offenses, total numbers of theft offenses, total numbers of damage alone offenses, and total numbers of injury and theft offenses.
Falling Through The Cracks: A Look At Factors Contributing To Non-Participation In Independent Living Program Services, Cheryl Joy Babb, Holly Sue Ninneman
Falling Through The Cracks: A Look At Factors Contributing To Non-Participation In Independent Living Program Services, Cheryl Joy Babb, Holly Sue Ninneman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the youth who do not participate in Independent Living Program (ILP) services and, if possible, to ascertain if any characteristics or factors appear to affect participation in ILP services. The study utilized a quantitative research method to assess ILP participation by extracting data from existing case records via a data extraction form created in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Legislation, Research and Quality Support Services Unit.
Autism And Family Functioning: The Role Of Parental Coping, Liliana Vargas
Autism And Family Functioning: The Role Of Parental Coping, Liliana Vargas
Theses Digitization Project
The present study employed a family systems approach to investigate the effects of level of autism severity on family functioning as mediated by parental coping. Participants were mothers of children with autism who were volunteers in an ongoing research program conducted within a university-based treatment center (N=146). Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (GARS-2) scores were available for all of the children and, as part of the broader program, parents completed the Coping Scale for Adults, which assesses a range of coping styles, and the Family Environment Scale, which provides positive and negative indicators of family functioning. Data analyses indicated …
Caregiver Burden In The Latino Family, Yvonne Arellanes-Amador
Caregiver Burden In The Latino Family, Yvonne Arellanes-Amador
Theses Digitization Project
The study focused on the attitudes and beliefs regarding perceived and actual burden experienced by Latino caregivers and their use of formal support services. It also looked at the needs of Latino caregivers and explored their beliefs about why they had taken on the caregiver role, the responsibilities the role entailed, and coping skills used by these caregivers. Participants were obtained from two Alzheimer's caregiver support groups in the East Los Angeles area, and an adult day health care center in the high desert area of San Bernardino county. The author used both qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires. The findings …
Life Experiences That Influence Language Acquisition In Generation 1.5 Students, Ellen Sook Hyang Howell
Life Experiences That Influence Language Acquisition In Generation 1.5 Students, Ellen Sook Hyang Howell
Theses Digitization Project
The study examines the life and educational experiences of five Generation 1.5 students at California State University, San Bernardino and analyzes how the first cultural socialization affects later English academic language learning. The study used three methods of gathering data: a survey questionnaire, participant-observation, and one-on-one interviews. The study also reviews other case studies that describe life and educational experiences as well as the language and cultural connections of Generation 1.5 students. An analysis of lexical, structural and interactional differences of the spoken and written modes of the English language is also included. The study's findings indicate that learning the …
Predictors Of The Importance Of Freedom Of Speech, Daniel Michael Downs
Predictors Of The Importance Of Freedom Of Speech, Daniel Michael Downs
Theses Digitization Project
This study was conducted to examine the aspects of personality factors and social attitudes that might explain variations in the perceived importance of freedom of speech. Ninety-five female and fifty-six male college students particpated in the study.
Narrative Discovery Of Spirituality And Its Correlation With Late Life Satisfaction, Cherie Lynn Barnstable, Samantha Georgeann Lillo
Narrative Discovery Of Spirituality And Its Correlation With Late Life Satisfaction, Cherie Lynn Barnstable, Samantha Georgeann Lillo
Theses Digitization Project
This study utilized both qualitative and quantitative research to explore the correlation of spirituality and late life satisfaction of assisted living residents. The narrative life review process revealed a wealth of information on the effect spirituality had upon various aspects of respondents' lives.
The Effects Of (Rs)-Mcpg On Amphetamine-Induced Sensitization In Neonatal Rats, Fiona Yeuk-Lun Choi
The Effects Of (Rs)-Mcpg On Amphetamine-Induced Sensitization In Neonatal Rats, Fiona Yeuk-Lun Choi
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR) in the ontogeny of amphetamine-induced behavioral sensitization. Eleven-day-old rat pups were given five daily bilateral infusions of the mGluR antagonist, (RS)-methyl-4-carboxyphenylglycine (MCPG) followed by a systemic injection of amphetamine and locomotor activity was measured. It was hypothesized that rats receving amphetamine pretreatment and an amphetamine challenge would exhibit a significant increase in activity, indicating short-term behavioral sensitization. As predicted, repeated amphetamine administration during the pretreatment phase produced progressively enhanced locomotor activity, indicating the development of behavioral sensitization. The effect of MCPG on locomotor activity appears …
African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias
African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias
Theses Digitization Project
The project attempted to understand what factors create the highest levels of stress for African-American caregivers. Quantitative data was gathered from a self-administered questionnaire given to caregivers that attend Inland Caregiver Resource Center and take their loved ones to a Davita Dialysis center in the Riverside area. Participants were asked to complete the Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS) and additional questions regarding demographics and community services known and used by the caregiver. The findings indicated that the age of the patient receiving care and the lack of attendance at any type of support group were the two elements which markedly contributed …
Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding This Multigenerational Phenomenon, Ana Maria Stockwell, Maria De La Luz Santana
Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding This Multigenerational Phenomenon, Ana Maria Stockwell, Maria De La Luz Santana
Theses Digitization Project
This study examines the experiences of mothers who were sexually abused as children and who were later faced with their own daughters' sexual abuse.
Differences In Sexual Knowledge Of Students From Christian And Non-Christian Colleges, Maren Elizabeth Oslund
Differences In Sexual Knowledge Of Students From Christian And Non-Christian Colleges, Maren Elizabeth Oslund
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the sexual knowledge of students from a Christian college and two secular colleges and how any lack of sexual knowledge will impact their lives.
Teenage Codependency: A Social Worker's Perspective, Diane Jean Ausilio
Teenage Codependency: A Social Worker's Perspective, Diane Jean Ausilio
Theses Digitization Project
This research project explores social workers' definitions of codependency, assessment of codependency, and types of interventions for codependency, particularly among youth. Learning more about codependent treatment for young clients and families will aid practitioners and mental health workers to focus on appropriate assessment and treatment for teens and families rather than stereotyping and denying them resources and coping strategies.
Comparison Of Needs Of (Adhd) Children As Perceived By Elementary, Middle And High School Teachers, Cynthia Renee Bailey
Comparison Of Needs Of (Adhd) Children As Perceived By Elementary, Middle And High School Teachers, Cynthia Renee Bailey
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this qualitative study is to gain insight into the needs of children with ADHD from the perspective of teachers. Interviews were conducted either face-to-face or by telephone with teacher participants provided by Sylvan Learning Center and through snowball sampling. Findings of this study are expected to give social workers an opportunity to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and mental health professionals in applying a multimodal approach toward developing effective treatment strategies for children with ADHD.
Foster Care Adolescents And Higher Education, Mary Ann Holmes
Foster Care Adolescents And Higher Education, Mary Ann Holmes
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Independent Living Program in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to transition foster care youth to independence of the social services system. The study provided a compilation of services and resources available through Cameron Hill Aftercare Services in San Bernardino for emancipated foster youth to assist with the successful transition toward independence as well as access to higher education and stability in housing and employment.
Hiv/Aids Service Providers' Views Of Spirituality As A Mechanism For Client Coping, Jody Lynn Reimer
Hiv/Aids Service Providers' Views Of Spirituality As A Mechanism For Client Coping, Jody Lynn Reimer
Theses Digitization Project
This study will contribute to the profession of social work by assessing services provided to persons with HIV/AIDS in regards to spirituality as a coping mechanism. A goal of this study is to encourage social workers to examine their own viewpoints regarding spirituality as a coping mechanism for clients with HIV/AIDS and how well they integrate this method of coping into treatment. Service providers within this population will be able to evaluate and improve their use of a client's spirtual world view as a tool for coping with iving with HIV/AIDS.
Consumer Concerns Towards Privacy: An Empirical Study, Maria Nicolaou
Consumer Concerns Towards Privacy: An Empirical Study, Maria Nicolaou
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to determine consumer attitudes toward privacy and the influence of demographic factors on these attitudes. The study also sought to determine the willingness of participants to disclose selected individual information items and determine the awareness and acceptance level of technological innovations such as radio frequency identifiers (RFID) as they relate to privacy. A quantitative instrument was developed and a convenience sample of university students (N=203) was tested. Results showed that educational background played a role in the way participants perceived the applications of RFID.
"What Now?": Willa Cather's Successful Male Professionals At Middle Age, Deena Michelle Baker
"What Now?": Willa Cather's Successful Male Professionals At Middle Age, Deena Michelle Baker
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis examines three male characters from Willa Cather's writing that epitomize the American Dream of professional and material success but they find no contentment once they achieve it. This disillusionment is particularly so with Cather's driven male professionals, Bartley Alexander (an architectural scholar), and Clement Sebastian (a critically acclaimed, international opera singer). Cather situates these characters at middle age and at the peak of their professional careers, which makes the examination of them an interesting study as to the effects of the encroaching modern age on successful men. This thesis begins with a brief overview of Cather's work, including …
Increasing Comprehension Strategies Through Reciprocal Teaching, Kathlyn Garcia Benosa
Increasing Comprehension Strategies Through Reciprocal Teaching, Kathlyn Garcia Benosa
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was twofold. First, it describes two research-based instructional strategies that have been effective in increasing reading comprehension (reciprocal teaching and using readers' response journals). Second, a quasi-experimental research design was created to determine the educational impact of these two strategies on the reading comprehension levels of elementary-aged English Language Learners (ELLs). The data was collected from a low socioeconomic elementary school, specifically looking at a second grade classroom. The classroom demographic included eighteen students, ten of which were English Language Learners. Both informal and formal assessments were used to determine growth across time. The overall …
Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Emergence, Gilma Yannet Anderson
Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Emergence, Gilma Yannet Anderson
Theses Digitization Project
The study looked at how emotional intelligence helps leaders meet the needs of their team. In order to be successful, teams need to exist in an environment that is burn-out preventative and fosters creativity. It was hypothesized that leaders would help meet these needs by creating an unthreatening work environment. Data was gathered from 391 individuals working in existing self-managed work teams in private and public sectors. The hypothesized model was tested using a multilevel analysis approach of structural equation modeling. Results indicated that a leader's emotional intelligence predicts a non-threatening work environment for both between and within teams, thus …
Psychological Quality Of Life In The Nursing Home Environment, Gabriel Mejia
Psychological Quality Of Life In The Nursing Home Environment, Gabriel Mejia
Theses Digitization Project
This study confirms that depression is highly prevalent in nursing homes. In addition, this study reveals incongruency between depression rates and recognition rates of depression in the nursing home environment.
Caregiver Characteristics That Foster Secure Attachment Syles In Children, Anna Marie Avila
Caregiver Characteristics That Foster Secure Attachment Syles In Children, Anna Marie Avila
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between foster parents' attachment to their parents, their own marital satisfaction and their attachment with their foster children.
Parents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Children: A Needs Assessment, Sunshine Dawn Munesue-Tenerelli
Parents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Children: A Needs Assessment, Sunshine Dawn Munesue-Tenerelli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of parents with ADHD children. A needs assessment study will provide information to social workers on what parents are not getting from current intervention models.
Choosing Childfree Living, Amanda Jane Retsek
Choosing Childfree Living, Amanda Jane Retsek
Theses Digitization Project
This study focuses on the decision-making process that men and women go through when choosing to live a childfree life. In the hypothesis, the decision is not made lightly but instead requires much thought, consideration and support to go against the powerful cultural push towards motherhood.
Exposing Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Persons, Milton Anthony Scott
Exposing Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Persons, Milton Anthony Scott
Theses Digitization Project
With the aging of the baby boomers, there is a concern over the likelihood of an increase in reported cases of perpetrators of financial abuse of elders residing in San Bernardino County as reported by Adult Protective Services (APS). This study included 201 confirmed financial abuse cases(data from the San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult Services) for the period of January 13-December 19, 2005 in the high desert areas. It is the hope that this study will encourage representatives from APS, law enforcement and the Ombudsman Program to look for solutions and develop effective training programs that will help …
Domestic Violence And Its Link To Child Mental Health Issues, Vickie Lynn Sanderlin, Abraham Cruz Diaz
Domestic Violence And Its Link To Child Mental Health Issues, Vickie Lynn Sanderlin, Abraham Cruz Diaz
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify mental health disorders in children with exposure to domestic violence within their family.
No Way Home: Former Foster Youth And Their Families Of Origin, Vanessa Hilary Crayton
No Way Home: Former Foster Youth And Their Families Of Origin, Vanessa Hilary Crayton
Theses Digitization Project
This study sought to investigate former foster youths' attitudes and feelings about contact with their families of origin as they were aging out of the foster care system. The inquiry into the needs of adolescents in foster care during the transitionary period of young adulthood and the social workers who help them seem to indicate the concept of family is important to these youth.
Impaired Mental Functioning As A Factor In Adult Protective Services Reporting, Valerie Jean Hentzschel
Impaired Mental Functioning As A Factor In Adult Protective Services Reporting, Valerie Jean Hentzschel
Theses Digitization Project
This study looked at the extent to which an elder's impaired mental functioning (IMF) is a factor in Adult Protective Services (APS). The design was a quantitative exploratory study utilizing a content analysis of 50 APS case files from San Bernardino County's Department of Aging and Adult Services.
Substance Abuse Services Battered Women: A Needs Assessment, Colleen Ann Murphy, Tammy Hunt
Substance Abuse Services Battered Women: A Needs Assessment, Colleen Ann Murphy, Tammy Hunt
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this study was to determine whether the directors of San Bernardino area substance abuse agencies saw a need to address women's dual needs for substance abuse and domestic violence treatment.
What Professionals And Parents Value As Important To Childcare Quality, Margarita Espinosa
What Professionals And Parents Value As Important To Childcare Quality, Margarita Espinosa
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how parents might choose a childcare facility, and to gauge the usefulness of an informational brochure designed to help parents understand factors professionals feel should come into play when choosing a childcare program.
An Evaluation Of Client Satisfaction With The Services Provided By A Community-Based Mental Health Agency, Sheri-Lyn Kaye Fahlgren Romero, Sarah Elisabeth Hayes
An Evaluation Of Client Satisfaction With The Services Provided By A Community-Based Mental Health Agency, Sheri-Lyn Kaye Fahlgren Romero, Sarah Elisabeth Hayes
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore parent satisfaction with the services provided to their child by West End Family Counseling Services located in San Bernardino, California. It is hoped that the information obtained will enhance the quality of mental health offered for children and make others aware of the importance of intervention and prevention early in a child's life.