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Hybrid Identity And Arab/American Feminism In Diana Abu-Jaber's Arabian Jazz, Nicole Michelle Khoury
Hybrid Identity And Arab/American Feminism In Diana Abu-Jaber's Arabian Jazz, Nicole Michelle Khoury
Theses Digitization Project
In her novel Arabian Jazz, Diana Abu-Jaber attempts to explore the Arab American identity as something new; as an identity that exists related to, but ultimately separate from, the Arab and American identities from which it was originally created. This thesis discusses the emergence of the depiction of the Arab American female identity in the novel, examining how the characters explore issues of race, class, imperialism, and sex within both the Arab and the American cultures as those issues shape female identity. The thesis also presents a rhetorical analysis of the speeches that allow the characters a voice with respect …
Neurolinguistic Programming As Observational And Mediational Strategies In Teaching Primary-Level English As A Second Language, Amber Lee Hishmeh
Neurolinguistic Programming As Observational And Mediational Strategies In Teaching Primary-Level English As A Second Language, Amber Lee Hishmeh
Theses Digitization Project
This project serves as a resource for kindergarten ESL educators to explore more creative multisensory teaching strategies. The five methodologies presented are Neurolinguistic Programming, Suggestopedia, music, storytelling and Total Physical Response.
Spirituality And Aging, Henry Waller
Spirituality And Aging, Henry Waller
Theses Digitization Project
Explores the beneficial effects and values that spirituality and religion present when addressing the elder population aged 60 and over. Also, examines the potential implications of integrating spirituality as a treatment model approach into direct social work practice and recommends possible changes for social work curriculum. Quantitative data was obtained through a convenience sampling to obtain a true representation of the population of residents in regions of San Bernardino County, California. Qualitative data was obtained through the use of open-ended questions that provided for greater validity, understanding and interpretation of spirituality and how external forces affect this population. Results indicate …
Front-Runners And Newcomers: The Dynamics Of Momentum In Electoral Politics As Explained By Cue Competition, Jeremy Ashton Houska
Front-Runners And Newcomers: The Dynamics Of Momentum In Electoral Politics As Explained By Cue Competition, Jeremy Ashton Houska
Theses Digitization Project
Conditioning theory and research have contributed substantially to a more complete understanding of a variety of social processes including attitude formation, consumer behavior, and interpersonal attraction. The goal of this thesis was to illuminate further another frequently investigated social process, voting behavior.
American Forensic Social Workers' Knowledge Of And Skepticism Toward Dissociative Identity Disorder, Amy Lee Consolati
American Forensic Social Workers' Knowledge Of And Skepticism Toward Dissociative Identity Disorder, Amy Lee Consolati
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine forensic social workers' levels of knowledge about skepticism toward Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in light of the controversy that surrounds the diagnosis. Relationships between demographic and professional practice variables and workers' levels of knowledge and skepticism were analyzed to assess the possible etiology of skepticism toward DID.
Foster Caregivers' Opinions On The Causes Of Multiple Placements Among Foster Children, Erika Yolanda Alatorre, Angelica Lemus
Foster Caregivers' Opinions On The Causes Of Multiple Placements Among Foster Children, Erika Yolanda Alatorre, Angelica Lemus
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to gather data that could help minimize the number of placements that foster children often experience. The results of this study are intended to help California child welfare agencies and other foster care agencies develop additional policies that support the development of stable foster care placements for dependent children.
Promoting Oral Fluency For English Learners Using Differentiated Corrective Feedback, Chien-Fang Lin
Promoting Oral Fluency For English Learners Using Differentiated Corrective Feedback, Chien-Fang Lin
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to address the need from helping English learners to improve their oral expression. The research mainly focuses on oral expression stategies with which students can overcome their fear of speaking in public and be better understood in society. Sample curriculum/lesson plans included.
Credit Union Service Organization Products And Services: Implications, Decisions, And Strategies, Michael Burnett Bare
Credit Union Service Organization Products And Services: Implications, Decisions, And Strategies, Michael Burnett Bare
Theses Digitization Project
This project will create strategic tools for the Credit Union and CUSO to use in order to best create a more symbiotic relationship between the two entities.
The Usage Of Internet Technologies By High School Students In The Completion Of Educational Tasks Outside Of The School Setting, Seth Freehling
The Usage Of Internet Technologies By High School Students In The Completion Of Educational Tasks Outside Of The School Setting, Seth Freehling
Theses Digitization Project
Examines the use of Information and Communicative Technologies (ICT) by high school students from economically-disadvantaged households to complete homework assignments. Results of a survey of 240 high school students at an urban, inner-city high school located in Southern California, indicated, (1) the Digital Divide is narrowing among social classes, as most students reported having Internet access from their homes, (2) students willingness to embrace new uses of ICT in their studies, (3) the speed of completing homework was increased through the use of ICT multi-tasking and the use of search engines and, (4) computer maintenance issues were not a significant …
Attitudes Toward Diversity Initiatives And Their Impact On Organizations, Brandi Michelle Robinson
Attitudes Toward Diversity Initiatives And Their Impact On Organizations, Brandi Michelle Robinson
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined various organizations that are actively implementing some form of diversity initiative such as training, seminars, recruitment strategies, mentoring programs, etc. The study used the Full Integration Model (Agars & Kottke, 2004) to investigate employees' attitudes towards these diversity initiatives and employees' perceptions of threat and fairness within the organizations.
Body Image And Depression, Alicia Sue Boggio
Body Image And Depression, Alicia Sue Boggio
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the link between body image and depression in young women. This study intended to examine a correlation between body image dissatisfaction and depressed mood.
The Role Of Native Target Cultures In The High School English-As-A-Foreign-Language Classroom, Gwendolyne Claudine Mamanua
The Role Of Native Target Cultures In The High School English-As-A-Foreign-Language Classroom, Gwendolyne Claudine Mamanua
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this project is to provide a curriculum that allows EFL students to learn through various social settings. Learning English through various classroom activities also enables the learner to apply the knowledge outside of the classroom setting.
Style: A New Perspective On Kate Chopin, Daniel Arredondo
Style: A New Perspective On Kate Chopin, Daniel Arredondo
Theses Digitization Project
Uses Edward Corbett's theory of style to help define Chopin's style and expose her rhetorical strategies (sentence and paragraph length, diction, tropes, scheme, etc.) in the short story "The Story of an Hour ." Examines the controversy over using literature to teach composition and provides an analysis of the reasons for and against using literature in composition classes. Finally, defends the use of literature in writing classrooms.
Cholinergic Basal Forebrain Involvement In The Acquisition Of Differential Reinforcement Of Low Rate Responding Tasks In Rats, Sean Ryan Corley
Cholinergic Basal Forebrain Involvement In The Acquisition Of Differential Reinforcement Of Low Rate Responding Tasks In Rats, Sean Ryan Corley
Theses Digitization Project
It was hypothesized that 192 IgG-saporin lesions of the basal forebrain cholinergic system (BFCS) would disrupt differential reinforcement of low rate (DRL) learning in an uncued DRL task, but would not impair acquisition and performance in the cued version of the task. Results suggest that BFCS lesions impair vigilance to the external cues despite continued practice in the cued DRL, whereas continuous attention to internally produced cues recovers with extended practice in the uncued DRL.
The Effects Of Neonatal Manganese Exposure On Impulsivity, Unlearned Motoric Function, And Reward, Carmela Marie Reichel
The Effects Of Neonatal Manganese Exposure On Impulsivity, Unlearned Motoric Function, And Reward, Carmela Marie Reichel
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the effects of low to moderate doses of manganese (0, 250, or 750 _g per day from PD 1-21) on a comprehensive battery of behaviors in rats during the neonatal period, preweanling period, and in adulthood.
Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell
Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to help at-risk Latino youth through environmental education programs. An integral aspect of this project included hands-on and interactive experiences at several education sites throughout the State of California. These site visits included the following institutions: Yosemite Institute, Chapman Ranch, Orange County Outdoor Science School, University of Southern California, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, Catalina Island Camps, Camp Oaks, Wildlands Conservancy (Oak Glen), St. James Reserve, and Alvarado-Jensen Ranch.
Impact Of Media Spokeswomen On Teen Girls' Body Image, Senem Bahar Cevik
Impact Of Media Spokeswomen On Teen Girls' Body Image, Senem Bahar Cevik
Theses Digitization Project
This project investigated body image issues of girls aged 13-19 years old. It surveyed a random sample of 100 girls via a self-administered questionnaire. The study found that most teen girls have a celebrity actor idol and that the majority of teen girls are self conscious regarding body shape and weight.
Kinship Care Placement: Do Grandparents' Relationships With Birthparents Affect Placement Outcomes?, Judith Mary Greenwood
Kinship Care Placement: Do Grandparents' Relationships With Birthparents Affect Placement Outcomes?, Judith Mary Greenwood
Theses Digitization Project
This study will explore whether the relationships between grandparents and birthparents affect kinship care placement outcomes for court dependent children. Data was extracted from an existing study of kinship care providers.
The Role Of Religious Beliefs And Practices In The Lives Of African American Family Caregivers, Lisa Renee Hebert
The Role Of Religious Beliefs And Practices In The Lives Of African American Family Caregivers, Lisa Renee Hebert
Theses Digitization Project
Examines whether religious beliefs or practices have a positive or negative influence on the perceived level of stress and coping ability of African American family care providers. Through interviews with three African American females who are caregivers for spouses diagnosed with adult onset brain disorder it was revealed that all caregivers felt their spirituality and/or religious practices shaped how they approached providing care. Religious practices and spirituality affected how they felt about providing care for their spouses and how they dealt with difficult challenges.
Transition From Foster Care To Adoption: Services Needed For Building Adoption Permanency For Children, Colleen O'Neill Duggin
Transition From Foster Care To Adoption: Services Needed For Building Adoption Permanency For Children, Colleen O'Neill Duggin
Theses Digitization Project
A questionaire was developed and given to post-adoptive parents with the results to be used as a guide to examine what services need to be provided in the pre-adoptive process for parents who are adopting children that are coming from foster homes. The results of the study could be utilized by adoption social workers as a means of targeting typical areas of need or resources for families during the adoption process.
From Darwin To Dracula: A Study Of Literary Evolution, Erin Alice Lamborn
From Darwin To Dracula: A Study Of Literary Evolution, Erin Alice Lamborn
Theses Digitization Project
Argues that, without the publication of Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species," Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" and Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" would not have been written with their distinct style and themes, as evolution clashes with degeneration and female power (and the sexuality derived from that power) clashes with the new science. Stoker and Wilde combine the science of the late 19th century with the characters of their imaginations. Natural and sexual selection plays a part in these characters' core development. The mixture of sexuality, science and power in these two novels all combine to formulate what …
The Effect Of Early Psychostimulant Treatment On Abuse Liability And Dopamine Receptors, Steven Wayne Villafranca
The Effect Of Early Psychostimulant Treatment On Abuse Liability And Dopamine Receptors, Steven Wayne Villafranca
Theses Digitization Project
Examines whether the reinforcing properties of drugs of abuse were altered in adulthood by methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin. Subjects were 108 rats of Sprague-Dawley descent (Harlan). Methylphenidate, or saline was administered daily to the subjects from the postnatal period (11-20 days old). The rats preference for morphine during early adulthood was measured using conditioned place preference. The number of dopamine D₂ receptors was measured in each rat and the correlation between receptor number and morphine preference was determined. Results indicate that rats pretreated with methylphenidate showed greater preference for morphine than saline pretreated rats and suggests that exposure …
"Is It Really A Natural Fit?": The Construction Of "Technology" In Composition Studies, Irina Fealy
"Is It Really A Natural Fit?": The Construction Of "Technology" In Composition Studies, Irina Fealy
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis analyzes two popular computer assisted instruction teaching platforms: Daedalus Integrated Writing Environment (DIWE) and Blackboard (BB). The major focus of the exploration is to find out whether or not these programs are really a "natural fit" with the high expectations of new rhetoric compositionists.
Play Therapy Interventions And Their Effectiveness In A School-Based Counseling Program, Nancy Cardenas
Play Therapy Interventions And Their Effectiveness In A School-Based Counseling Program, Nancy Cardenas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to add to the limited amount of information on the effectiveness of play therapy interventions in a school-based counseling program. The study focused on examining the reasons why clients were referred to counseling, the frequency and duration of their behavior, the clients' academic performance at the beginning and end of treatment, the total number of sessions received, and the type of play therapy that was used to determine how effective play therapy interventions were during treatment.
The Effects Of Pet Ownership And Attachment On Caregivers' Mental Health, Eveleen Irene Dimaggio, Nicole Renee Hughes
The Effects Of Pet Ownership And Attachment On Caregivers' Mental Health, Eveleen Irene Dimaggio, Nicole Renee Hughes
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine whether or not caregivers who own pets experience less loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress as compared to caregivers who do not own pets. Quantitative data was obtained through a sample survey of 150 random caregivers served by Inland Caregiver Resource Center (ICRC). Qualitative data was obtained through five open-ended questions included in the survey. The study found a significant increase in loneliness among caregivers who own pets.
The Cross-Cultural Research Of United States And Thailand: The Relationship Between Celebrity Endorsers And Types Of Product Endorsed, Sudawadee Eamsobhana
The Cross-Cultural Research Of United States And Thailand: The Relationship Between Celebrity Endorsers And Types Of Product Endorsed, Sudawadee Eamsobhana
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the use of celebrities and the types of products endorsed. Advertisements from one popular magazine in the U.S. and two popular magazines in Thailand were used.
Vacation Spots Or Homes?: Children Who Live In Motels, Katrina Michele Devine
Vacation Spots Or Homes?: Children Who Live In Motels, Katrina Michele Devine
Theses Digitization Project
Social workers who work with homeless children need to understand the challenges in the homeless culture. The purpose of this study was to discover the needs that were reported by homeless children who live in motels, in order to provide agencies with information that will help them better provide services to this population.
An Effective Science Education Program Can Be A Deterrent To The Drop Out Of Hispanic Females, Sally Anne Field
An Effective Science Education Program Can Be A Deterrent To The Drop Out Of Hispanic Females, Sally Anne Field
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to look at parallel factors between the Hispanic female dropout rate and possible resiliency methods such as retention through inquiry based science education. This type of educational program might provide insight into the many educational possibilities that are open to Hispanic females.
Analyzing Three Quality Management Systems In Relation To The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Jeremiah Worthington
Analyzing Three Quality Management Systems In Relation To The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Jeremiah Worthington
Theses Digitization Project
This paper explores different quality management systems (QMS) and correlates their value in achieving success as measured by the Malcolm Baldrige Award. The three major quality management systems were reviewed, International Organization of Standards (ISO), Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma. Quality management systems are the single most powerful tool that a company can establish to create a sucessful organization.
Predictors Of Attitudes And Turnover Intentions In People With Disabilities: The Importance Of Means-Efficacy, Naomi Charity Schmierer
Predictors Of Attitudes And Turnover Intentions In People With Disabilities: The Importance Of Means-Efficacy, Naomi Charity Schmierer
Theses Digitization Project
This study surveyed 107 working college students with varying disabilities. Individual, job, and organizational characteristics were evaluated for their ability to predict job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover cognitions. One area this characteristic that was explored was that of an individual's perception of organizational resources related to legally mandated reasonable accommodations. Using hierarchal regression this study found that self-efficacy, job characteristics, and means-efficacy were key predictors of job satisfaction. Means-efficacy was the only one of these that was a predictor of turnover intentions.