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Isu Special Announcement- May 11, 2017, Indiana State University, Communications And Marketing
Isu Special Announcement- May 11, 2017, Indiana State University, Communications And Marketing
University Announcements - ISU Today
No abstract provided.
Practical Steps For The Utilization Of Action Research In Your Organization: A Qualitative Approach For Non-Academic Research, Paul J. Antonellis Jr., Gwendolyn Berry
Practical Steps For The Utilization Of Action Research In Your Organization: A Qualitative Approach For Non-Academic Research, Paul J. Antonellis Jr., Gwendolyn Berry
Management Faculty Publications
Action research is different from traditional research. Action research is more practice based as it is implementing an intervention to improve a problem. Action research involves collaboration and communication between the researcher and the participants within the study. The purpose of this article is to explain the multi-step process for a non-academic researcher or novice researcher when employing qualitative action research in an organization that is looking to solve a complex issue. The article will explore the action research steps for conducting phone employment interviews within the organization and an example of the process to follow. The outlined steps can …
Reentry Experiences Of Elderly Ex-Offenders: Wasted Lives, Charmaine Clarke
Reentry Experiences Of Elderly Ex-Offenders: Wasted Lives, Charmaine Clarke
Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)
Abstract of the Dissertation Reentry Experiences of Elderly Ex-Offenders: Wasted Lives by Charmaine Clarke Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare Stony Brook University 2017 In the last two decades, the growth in the number of elderly offenders age 50 and older has been significant. Between 1994 and 2011, those falling within this category increased by 330%; they are currently the fastest growing age group in the federal correctional system. A successful transition from prison to community is a formidable undertaking for elderly ex-offenders. Despite their growing numbers, there is a paucity of studies on their reentry experiences. The available literature …
Becoming Whole Again: A Qualitative Study Of Veterans' Return To Civilian Life, Katherine Mitchell
Becoming Whole Again: A Qualitative Study Of Veterans' Return To Civilian Life, Katherine Mitchell
Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)
Veterans returning from the recent Middle East wars report struggling with a variety of transition issues related to wartime experiences and due to the socialization they received as part of their indoctrination into military life. Many veterans experience practical and emotional adjustment challenges related to experiences common to military personnel regardless of combat exposure that may not appear for months or years after separating from the military. Much of the existing research has focused on quantitative measures of veterans’ transition. There is a need for a greater qualitative research focus on understanding the subjective experience of coming home and what …
Predicting Patient Preferences For Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy And The Impact Of Matching To Preference On Treatment Engagement And Therapeutic Alliance, Allison Marziliano
Predicting Patient Preferences For Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy And The Impact Of Matching To Preference On Treatment Engagement And Therapeutic Alliance, Allison Marziliano
Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)
The current study aims to identify whether demographic, disease-related, psychological, and spirituality/religiosity variables predict patients’ preference for Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (IMCP) compared to Individual Supportive Psychotherapy (ISP). In addition, this study aims to examine whether assigning patients to their preferred therapy arm impacts both their engagement with their assigned treatment in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and their therapeutic alliance mid-way through treatment. Data for these analyses were drawn from a RCT comparing IMCP, ISP, and Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) in a sample of patients with advanced cancer. Results demonstrated that patients with higher levels of education were more likely …
Ada News - 05/01/2017, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 05/01/2017, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
ADA News
Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.
Isu Today- May 8, 2017, Indiana State University, Communications And Marketing
Isu Today- May 8, 2017, Indiana State University, Communications And Marketing
University Announcements - ISU Today
No abstract provided.
Utah State University Commencement, 2017 – Main Campus, Utah State University
Utah State University Commencement, 2017 – Main Campus, Utah State University
Commencement Programs
130th Annual Commencement of Utah State University.
The Development Of Sexually Abusive Behavior In Adolescent Males Who Have Been Sexually Victimized, Brittany S. Sharma
The Development Of Sexually Abusive Behavior In Adolescent Males Who Have Been Sexually Victimized, Brittany S. Sharma
Undergraduate Honors Theses
The abused-abuser hypothesis posits that a history of sexual victimization may increase the risk of engaging in sexually abusive behavior for some victims. Although many researchers have discovered a higher prevalence of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in sex offenders in comparison with non-sex offenders, less research has considered how specific characteristics of prior sexual abuse may contribute to how these individuals sexually abuse others. For the present study, archival data were collected from 243 youths receiving residential treatment for sexually abusive behavior and self-reported data were collected from university students with no known history of sexual offending. The present study …
The Echr Condemns Prison Overcrowding In Italy: The Total Reorganization Of The Institution And The Social Reintegration Of The Prisoner, Maria Garro, Federica Cirami
The Echr Condemns Prison Overcrowding In Italy: The Total Reorganization Of The Institution And The Social Reintegration Of The Prisoner, Maria Garro, Federica Cirami
Journal of Prison Education and Reentry (2014-2023)
The contribution analyses the current Italian prison system, which has been called upon on to resolve its structural problems. The Council of Europe, in fact, in 2013 condemned Italy for inhuman treatment in its prisons. The principal accusation concerns the problem of overcrowding. The country has responded with solutions such as the application of the open system, which provides cells solely for overnight stays, and dynamic monitoring, an effective system for ensuring order in the institutions. These initiatives aim to promote re-educational activities and the social re-integration of prisoners. In addition, Italian institutions have made greater use of alternatives to …
University Of Minnesota, Morris 2017 Commencement, Communications And Marketing
University Of Minnesota, Morris 2017 Commencement, Communications And Marketing
UMM Commencement
The University of Minnesota, Morris's Fifty-Fourth Commencement Saturday, May 13, 2017, 1:30 PM.
May 2017 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations
May 2017 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations
University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present
No abstract provided.
Digital Commons @ George Fox University: 3-Year Report, Alex Rolfe
Digital Commons @ George Fox University: 3-Year Report, Alex Rolfe
Faculty Publications - George Fox University Library
A look at the use and content of our institutional repository three years in.
Foster Care Redesign Initiative: Every Child Matters, Natalie Russell
Foster Care Redesign Initiative: Every Child Matters, Natalie Russell
2017 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive
Thousands of children enter the child welfare system every year in Texas. As each year progresses, the foster care system becomes increasingly complicated and requires multiple steps prior to a successful placement. Child Protective Services (CPS) has become a broken system, leading to hundreds of foster parents who are inadequately prepared for the trauma that children in foster care have previously experienced due to abuse and neglect. Through the commitment of ACH Child and Family Services, Texas Department of Family Protective Services, and Our Community, Our Kids, significant work has been implemented to improve the lives of each child in …
Understanding Aging Well From The Perspectives Of Homebound Older Adults, Debra Lynn Rogers
Understanding Aging Well From The Perspectives Of Homebound Older Adults, Debra Lynn Rogers
Social Work Theses - Archive
With the population becoming “grayer” the United States has begun to question what it means to be aging well. Previous research has examined what it means to age well how to diminish age-related losses, although there is a lack of consensus about what this means. The older adult population is diverse regarding race, ethnicity, sex, culture, sexual orientation, and ability; thus, aging well can mean different things to different people. Due to this diversity, the subjective perspectives and experiences of older adults are important to understand the processes of aging well and expand its conceptualization to a heterogeneous population of …
Effectiveness Of Suicide Prevention Programs To Reduce Suicide Ideation And Behavior In Older Adults: A Systematic Review Of The Literature From 2009-2016, Marissa Steen Wallace
Effectiveness Of Suicide Prevention Programs To Reduce Suicide Ideation And Behavior In Older Adults: A Systematic Review Of The Literature From 2009-2016, Marissa Steen Wallace
Social Work Theses - Archive
A systematic review was conducted to replicate a previous systematic review and to examine the effectiveness of various suicide prevention interventions for the older adult population. A search through 6 databases presented 7 articles that met all elibility criteria. All included articles presented interventions for adults age 60 and over that resulted in a statistically significant reduction in suicide ideation or behavior. The programs were reviewed with the GRADE protocol, which measured the quality of methods and results, and included strengths and limitations of the studies. The discussion provided implications of intervention settings and suggestions for future directions for social …
“In A Way It’S A Violation”: Pap Smear Knowledge And Beliefs Among Underserved Women In Substance Abuse Treatment, Amberly R. Prykhodko
“In A Way It’S A Violation”: Pap Smear Knowledge And Beliefs Among Underserved Women In Substance Abuse Treatment, Amberly R. Prykhodko
Social Work Theses - Archive
Due to many factors, women in substance abuse treatment are at high risk of contracting the human papillomavirus (HPV) and developing cervical cancer. Despite this, the likelihood of accessing preventative healthcare, such as a Pap exam, is low. Substance abuse treatment facilities may be suitable access points for preventative cervical cancer screening. Using secondary focus group data, this qualitative narrative analysis examines answers given by women in substance abuse treatment regarding knowledge, experiences, barriers, and facilitators to Pap exams. The purpose of this analysis was to further understand how this population views Pap smears in order to guide best practices …
A Whole New World: Exploring Coming Out Experiences Of International Students In The U.S., Rosalind M. Evans
A Whole New World: Exploring Coming Out Experiences Of International Students In The U.S., Rosalind M. Evans
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
The purpose of this study was to explore the coming out experiences of international students in the U.S. who identified on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer (LGBTQ) spectrum. Between 2015 and 2016 there was a seven percent reported increase of international students studying in the United States (U.S.) (Institute of International Education [IIE], 2016). Although there are many reports of the increase in international students studying in the U.S. over the years and their experiences of challenges and achievement there is little to no research focused on international LGBTQ students’ experiences in the U.S. Furthermore, there is limited …
Contributions To Resilience: External Protective Factors And The Adolescent Birth Experience, Christina Hamilton
Contributions To Resilience: External Protective Factors And The Adolescent Birth Experience, Christina Hamilton
2017 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive
Adolescent birth is a worldwide health concern. Despite efforts to decrease the rate of adolescent births, the United States has the highest among developed nations. The focus of past research has been the risks for adolescent birth and the negative impact birth has on adolescents. However, a positive birth experience can have a positive influence on outcomes for both mother and baby in adult populations. This cross-sectional study used the resiliency framework to describe the influence of support, positive infant outcomes, childbirth class attendance, and prenatal care as external protective factors on a positive rating of the birth experience among …
The Social Determinants Of Health For Pregnant And Homeless Adolescents From The Early 1900s: Lessons For Today, Kimberly Ortiz
The Social Determinants Of Health For Pregnant And Homeless Adolescents From The Early 1900s: Lessons For Today, Kimberly Ortiz
2017 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive
Little is known about the care pregnant, single girls received at the Berachah Home in Arlington, TX, from 1903 to 1935. In an effort to learn from the past, this study describes how pregnant and homeless adolescents were treated socially and medically between 1900 and 1935, and how this knowledge informs current policies for homeless adolescent women. Primary and secondary historical sources were analyzed from the archives at the University of Texas Arlington, using the social determinants of health framework. Themes included financial dependence vs. independence, social stigma vs. self-esteem, social support vs. isolation, education, housing, and access to health …
Latinos With Diabetes: How Do Social, Psychological, And Cultural Factors Affect Health Outcomes?, Erika Ruiz
Latinos With Diabetes: How Do Social, Psychological, And Cultural Factors Affect Health Outcomes?, Erika Ruiz
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
Diabetes has become one of the most common, costly, and preventable health problems diagnosed among all Americans (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2015a). Twenty-nine million individuals (9.3% of the population) have diabetes; this figure includes both diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes cases (American Diabetes Association, 2014a,b). Diabetes is highly prevalent among Latinos in the United States; it is the fifth leading cause of death among this population (National Center for Health Statistics, 2011a). Yet, most people with diabetes do not die from diabetes per se; most people with diabetes die from cardiovascular disease. Given the large number of Latinos in the …
A Retrospective Exploration Of The Factors Affecting Domestic Violence Among A Sample Of Older African American Women: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Jacqueline Burse
A Retrospective Exploration Of The Factors Affecting Domestic Violence Among A Sample Of Older African American Women: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Jacqueline Burse
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
African American women experience domestic violence at a rate that is 35% higher than the domestic violence rate of White women. Moreover, African American women encompass 8% of the U.S. population but account for 22% of domestic violence-related homicide victims. African American women are at greater risk for facing economic difficulties, homelessness, unemployment, and health and educational disparities due to domestic violence. However, little attention has been given to the lived experiences of older women who are domestic violence survivors. No extant literature related to the experiences of African American survivors of domestic violence from a retrospective lens was available, …
Connecting Beyond The Circle: A Restorative Approach In Co-Creating A Safe Space For Social Justice Education At Utec, Nikki F. Pelonia
Connecting Beyond The Circle: A Restorative Approach In Co-Creating A Safe Space For Social Justice Education At Utec, Nikki F. Pelonia
Capstone Collection
“Social justice is both a process and a goal. The goal of social justice education is full and equal participation of all groups in a community that is [co-created] to meet the members’ needs. Social justice includes a vision of a community that is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure” (Adams, Bell, & Griffin, 2007, p. 1). In the process, one is used to going straight to issues of social justice before connecting by building trusts and relationships. This Course-Linked Capstone in Training focuses on SIT Graduate Institute coursework from Training Design in Experiential Learning …
Sustainable Tourism Study Through Solimar International, S Silongwengjia
Sustainable Tourism Study Through Solimar International, S Silongwengjia
Capstone Collection
This inquiry explores a pragmatic approach of sustainable tourism and its application as a transformative development instrument. It seeks a general understanding of the global tourism sector, looks specifically at an individual tourism enterprise, Solimar International, and examines rural tourism, and its proposed standards. It discusses the opportunities and threats to the culture, ecology, and livelihoods of the residents of destination tourism and the unique experience to geotravelers. It analyzes the theoretical development history of tourism and the integrated approach of Solimar International as a leading agency in the tourism industry sector. And it seeks to understand a new type …
Factors Impacting A Community Based Poverty Project: An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Communication Through A Case Study Approach, Miranda Kay Wickam
Factors Impacting A Community Based Poverty Project: An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Communication Through A Case Study Approach, Miranda Kay Wickam
Graduate Theses/Dissertations
Parental involvement has been related to higher student achievement. While the professional literature provides exemplars of effective communication strategies between home and school, the impact of factors such as cultural and economic diversity and the efficacy of specific approaches remains an important area of inquiry. The purpose of this study was to investigate the various communication strategies used within a community driven development (CDD) project in an economically depressed zone in a metropolitan city in the Midwest. Focus groups, interviews, and a project report were the data points. An a priori coding system of two present themes, opportunities and barriers, …
Expressing Pride: Effects On Perceptions Of Agency And Communality Based On Race And Gender, Rosalyn A. Miles
Expressing Pride: Effects On Perceptions Of Agency And Communality Based On Race And Gender, Rosalyn A. Miles
Graduate Theses/Dissertations
This study investigated how the expression of pride shapes perceptions of agency and communality, and how those perceptions differ when the pride expresser is of a certain gender and race. Participants were primed with a scenario featuring a picture of a target varying in race and gender. Participants were then invited to complete a survey assessing their perceptions of agency, communality, leadership competence, and ascribed interpersonal hostility. It was hypothesized that the expression of pride over happiness would rank someone as being more or less agentic, communal, competent in leadership, or interpersonally hostile. It was also hypothesized that black targets …
Stigma And The Reluctance To Address Mental Health Issues In Minority Communities, Gary L. Kreps
Stigma And The Reluctance To Address Mental Health Issues In Minority Communities, Gary L. Kreps
Journal of Family Strengths
Health disparities are a serious problem for members of minority communities in the United States. Disparities do not only lead to negative influences and inequities in the outcomes from serious physical health problems (such as cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes) for members of minority communities, but also lead to significant problems with outcomes from serious mental health conditions (including stress-related, manic-depressive, and psychotic disorders, as well as suicidal tendencies) for ethnic and racial minority group members in the US. While current epidemiological evidence suggests that the actual rates of incidence of mental health problems is not significantly different across …
Rekindling The Role Of Affectivity In Ignatian Discernment Of Spirits In The Context Of Christian Life Communities In Darjeeling, India, S. John Kennedy
Rekindling The Role Of Affectivity In Ignatian Discernment Of Spirits In The Context Of Christian Life Communities In Darjeeling, India, S. John Kennedy
Jesuit School of Theology Dissertations
This thesis addresses and offers solutions to the issue of lack of affectivity in decision making among the Christian Life Community members in Darjeeling. The problem has been traced from their former religious practices of immediately appeasing spirits by offerings material things through village priests when the spirits interfere in their life. This practice has come down to instant decision making without out paying close attention to the consequences, as they would cease all activity to appease the spirits. To examine and resolve this issue, this thesis first presents the relationship between affectivity and discernment. Second, the thesis presents an …
Understanding Mental Health Literacy Of Hispanic Patients In Primary Care Settings: Examining The Relationship Between Depression Stigma, Depression Knowledge, And Education Level, Veronica Lopez
Social Work Theses - Archive
Hispanics are less likely to access mental health care services due to stigma related to depression and lack of cultural effective education, along with other socioeconomic factors. Hispanics are more likely to access care through a primary care provider, making a primary care setting with an integrative behavioral health program an ideal place for early mental health interventions. Understanding the mental health literacy of patients in a healthcare setting may improve quality of care, that can lead to early detection of mental illness and can help engage a patient into treatment. The present study seeks to add to the research …
Adoption Dissolution From The Perspective Of Adoptive Parents From The Usa Who Adopted Children Internationally, Olga Vladimirovna Verbovaya
Adoption Dissolution From The Perspective Of Adoptive Parents From The Usa Who Adopted Children Internationally, Olga Vladimirovna Verbovaya
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
The goal of this qualitative dissertation is to explore why some international adoptions result in dissolution. I attempt to answer this question through the experiences of American parents who adopted children internationally and experienced dissolution of an adoption. The objective of the research is to expand existing knowledge concerning international adoption disruption because the topic is extremely understudied. Factors examined are: aspects contributing to adoption dissolution as described in existing literature; historical perspectives on adoption, including international adoption; effectiveness of adoption services as ways to enhance adoption outcome; proposed methodological approaches for adoption dissolution research; and results of the study. …