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Earning The Right: Exploring The Communication Strategies Of European Americans In Interracial Relationships, Angela L. Putman

Masters Theses

In a societal context, European Americans are the dominant majority group. However, when European Americans are involved in interracial relationships, they may often find themselves in the minority (numerically speaking) when they interact with their partner's friends and/or family members. This research explores lived experiences of European Americans involved in interracial relationships with African Americans. Specifically, the general question addressed was, "What communication strategies and behaviors do European Americans exhibit when they communicate with their African American partner's friends and/or family members?" The acculturation process and Communication Accommodation Theory were explored in order to provide initial insight into this relatively …

Playing The Game: Exploring Dialectical Tensions And Co-Cultural Communication Strategies Of Black Males In Predominantly White Organizational Structures, Mark C. Hopson

Masters Theses

As non-dominant group members enter and attempt to succeed within the United States' organizational structures, there continues to be a need for scholarly examination concerning how their communication is impacted by culture and power. This thesis focuses specifically on how discourse is influenced by these factors. It is an exploration of the dialectical tensions that beset the communication of African American males whose interactive success or failure in academic and professional organizations is often associated with the historical differences of culture and power. A review of existing literature addresses the communication dilemmas and co-cultural strategies that "outsiders within" (Collins, 1986), …

“Active” Versus “Reasonable” Efforts: The Duties To Reunify The Family Under The Indian Child Welfare Act And The Alaska Child In Need Of Aid Statutes, Mark Andrews

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

Therapeutic Justice In Alaska’S Courts, Teresa W. Carns, Michael G. Hotchkin, Elaine M. Andrews

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

Speedy Termination Of Alaska Native Parental Rights: The 1998 Changes To Alaska’S Child In Need Of Aid Statutes And Their Inherent Conflict With The Mandates Of The Federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Sheri L. Hazeltine

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

Allocation Of Fault And Products Liability: A Comment On Safety Products And Human Error, Thomas V. Van Flein

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

Thyroid Disease And Pregnancy, Omar M. Malkawi

Saudi Medical Journal

Several important issues must be considered when thyroid disorders occur during pregnancy. These include establishing the diagnosis (including an understanding of the effect of pregnancy and its hormonal changes on the immune system in general and the thyroid function in particular) treatment and uneventful maternal and neonatal outcome. The evaluation and treatment of women with thyroid disease during pregnancy parallels that of nonpregnant women and men, but presents unique problems. In addition some types of thyroid disorders occur only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Pregnancy complicated by some thyroid disorders is associated with an increased rate of complications to …

Prevalence Of Mental Illness Among Saudi Adult Primary-Care Patients In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdallah D. Al-Khathami, Danny O. Ogbeide

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of mental illness morbidity among Saudi adult primary care patients from Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study of the prevalence of mental illness morbidity in a randomly selected sample of 609 Saudi adult patients, aged from 15 years to 65 years who attended Family and Community Medicine Clinic, Armed Forces Hospital, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from July 2000 to November 2000. The Rahim Anxiety-Depression Scale was used in the evaluation. RESULTS: In this study, 609 Saudi patients were screened. Their mean age ± standard deviation was 33.72 ± …

2002-06-01, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Morehead State University Board of Regents meeting minutes for June 1, 2002.

Pain Experienced By Patients During Periodontal Recall Treatment, Thu-Diem Chung

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The aims of this study were to determine; 1) the degree of pain experienced by patients during probing and debridement; 2) if the treating hygienists could estimate the degree of pain experienced by the patients; and 3) if the patients' pain responses could be predicted by factors such as the patients' age, gender, number of residual periodontal lesions, and the patients' answers to a questionnaire on dental anxiety.

Prior to the maintenance procedures, 2 groups of 20 adult patients to be treated by 2 hygienists completed an anxiety questionnaire. Subsequently, measurements of probing depths were performed, followed by pain ratings …

2002/2004 University Of The Pacific School Of Dentistry Catalog, University Of The Pacific

Catalogue, Bulletin, Catalog

No abstract provided.

Toward A More Comprehensive Understanding Of Peer Maltreatment: Studies Of Relational Victimization, Nikki R. Crick, Juan F. Casas, David A. Nelson

Psychology Faculty Publications

Although many past studies of peer maltreatment have focused on physical victimization, the importance of an empirical focus on relational victimization has only recently been recognized. In relational victimization, the perpetrator attempts to harm the target through the manipulation of relationships, threat of damage to them, or both. We review what is currently known about relational victimization with three issues in mind: (a) developmental changes in the manifestation of relational victimization, (b) gender differences in the likelihood of being victimized, and (c) evidence that relational victimization is harmful.

The Adjustment Problems Of African Students At Western Michigan University, Apollos Bitrus Goyol

Dissertations

There are more international students enrolled in colleges and universities in the U.S. than in any other country as reported by the Institute of International Education. In the 2000/01 school year, the institute estimated that 547,867 international students were studying in the U.S. Most of these students, 302,058 (55%) came from countries in Asia; and 80,584 (14.7%) came from Europe. Latin America had 63,634 (11.6%); followed by the Middle East, with 36,858 (6.7%); Africa, with 34,217 (6.2%); North America, with 25,888 (4.7%), and Oceania, with 4,624 (.8%). Ten students were Stateless. As a response to the high number of international …

Boutique Egg Donations: A New Form Of Racism And Patriarchy, Kari L. Karsjens

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

No abstract provided.

Hidden Illness, Chronic Pain: The Problems Of Treatment And Recognition Of Fibromyalgia In The Medical Community, Gene Stephens Connolly

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

No abstract provided.

Case Notes, Depaul College Of Law

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

No abstract provided.

Juries, Hindsight, And Punitive Damages Awards: Reply To Richard Lempert , Reid Hastie, W. Kip Viscusi

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Why Is Fame Still Confusing?: Misuse Of The "Niche Market Theory" Under The Federal Trademark Dilution Act, Heidi L. Belongia

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Wired Warfare: Computer Network Attack And The Jus In Bello, Michael N. Schmitt

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Carbamazepine, Haloperidol And Valproic Acid In The Treatment Of Children With Sydenham's Chorea: Clinical Follow-Up Of 18 Patients, Joaquín A. Peña, Eduardo Mora, J. J. Cardozo, Omaira Molina, Cecilia Montiel-Nava

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

In order to compare and contrast the efficacy of haloperidol, carbamazepine, and valproic acid in the treatment of Sydenham's chorea a prospective study including 18 cases of this disorder was undertaken. Age of patients ranged from 7 to 15 years. Ten children were female and 8 were male. All but one had generalized, either symmetric or asymmetric chorea. The patients were divided in three equal groups, and were given a standardized dose of each of the drugs built-up over a week. Following therapy, the six children receiving valproic acid showed remarkable improvement, without side effects. Five patients receiving carbamazepine showed …

Getting At The Moral Leadership Of Education Deans, Shelley B. Wepner, Antonia D'Onofrio, Bernice Willis, Stephen C. Wilhite

The Qualitative Report

Vignettes were used to prompt four education deans to think aloud about ways in which they would resolve problems with embedded moral issues. Thematic coding was used to analyze the interview texts that had been tape recorded and transcribed. There was general support for the two moral themes of holding to broad social ideals and negotiating for mutually acceptable outcomes, but individual expressions of specific strategies and actions differed. The results of this study support a multi-dimensional approach to the study of the leadership of deans that simultaneously examines the moral, social, intellectual and emotional aspects of problem solving. The …

Research As A Learning Experience: A Phenomenological Explication, Charlotte Pietersen

The Qualitative Report

A phenomenological method was employed to explore the learning experiences of seven honours psychology learners who have completed research projects. The research event was experienced as a learning adventure, a period of personal growth, and also lead to a strong appreciation of the differences between doing research in practice and research as described in texts. They regarded time management and problem solving skills as important prerequisites to successful research. Findings provide guidelines for academics involved in the research training of learners and are a useful source of information, to provide insight into and alert learners to the challenges of research.

Music As A Metaphor For Thesis Writing, Gertina J. Van Schalkwyk

The Qualitative Report

In the final throws of writing a doctoral thesis the struggle was to find a structure for presenting the vast amounts of literature that had to be integrated and synthesised to form a coherent whole and linking psychology and music, the basis for my thesis. As a systems theorist and adherent to social constructionist views, the metaphor plays an important role in constructing realities, and the framework that came to mind for structuring and presenting my thesis was that of the concerto from the Western classical music genre. In this paper I will explain how this metaphor was used for …

Factors Related To Community Mobilization And Continued Involvement In A Community-Based Effort To Enhance Adolescents' Sexual Behaviour, Christine Joffres, Deborah Langille, Janet Rigby, Donald B. Langille

The Qualitative Report

Purpose: This article describes and proposes a model of the factors that influenced community members' initial mobilization, continuing effort, or lack of involvement in a community based-intervention on adolescents' sexual health in Nova Scotia, Canada. Design: This study was conducted within the constructivist paradigm and guided by the principles of grounded theory. Methods: Factors related to community members' initial and continued involvement were explored using analyses of the contents of in-depth interviews and written documentation through pattern identification, clustering of conceptual groupings, identification of relationships between variables, constant comparisons, and theoretical memos. Subjects: Respondents included 14 participants, the 12 members …

Aku Newsletter : June 2002, Volume 3, Issue 1, Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University Newsletters

No abstract provided.

"Planned Barriers" Against Destructive Psychological Processes In Care Organizations, Gurli Fyhr

The Qualitative Report

This is the first study in a long-term qualitative, theory generating, research project aimed at uncovering conditions that facilitate development of destructive psychological processes in care organizations. Special focus was put on three previously identified problem areas, i.e., staff privileges, conflicting educational traditions/cultures among staff, and psychological reparative work on the part of the staff. A special approved home for teenage boys with serious psychosocial, drug and criminal problems was studied. The strategy used was grounded theory together with abductive reasoning. Data were collected using institutional documents, questionnaires and individual psychotherapeutic interviews. In spite of a target group with serious …

Usd Magazine Summer 2002 17.4, University Of San Diego

University of San Diego Magazine (1992- )

Features; Alcala Almanac; The Gathering Place; Passion for Discovery; Graduate Stories; A Season in the Sun; Alumni Gallery; In Their Own Words; Calendar

Computer Network Attack As A Use Of Force Under Article 2(4) Of The United Nations Charter, Daniel B. Silver

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.

Bacaan Anak Tentang Indonesia Terbitan Amerika Serikat 1960-1980, Riris K. Toha Sarumpaet

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Children’s books about Indonesia published in the United States 1960-1980. The purpose of this study was to look at the image of Indonesia as presented in children’s literature published in the United States. The study focused upon the evaluative tone and the accuracy with which people in Indonesia are portrayed. Nineteen books (seven fi ctions, eight non-fi ctions, and four folktales) about Indonesia published between 1960 and 1980 constituted the sample of this study. In order to assess the quantitative portrayal of Indonesians in children’s books, the Evaluation Coeffi cient Analysis was used. A qualitative analysis was done using three …

Evolution Of Land Reform In Russia: The 2001 Land Code And Its Impact On The Commercial Real Estate Market And Direct Foreign Investment, Dana Tumenova

Washington International Law Journal

Russia unambiguously established private land ownership when it adopted the 2001 Land Code, which, although limited to urban and commercial land, clarifies the concept of land ownership in general and allows foreign ownership of those lands. The Land Code permits security interests in commercial and industrial land, which should further stimulate Russia's commercial real estate market, an important component of a functioning market economy. Perhaps the greatest strength of the new Land Code is its provision for foreign ownership, which allows foreign investors to conduct business according to the Western standards without being forced to engage in bribery or other …