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Mothers' Use Of Corporal Punishment And Their Capacity For Parental Reflective Functioning, Deanna Marie Herndon
Mothers' Use Of Corporal Punishment And Their Capacity For Parental Reflective Functioning, Deanna Marie Herndon
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between parents' capacity for reflective functioning, their childhood experience of being disciplined, and their current disciplinary practices.
Recognition Of Loss: Disenfranchised Grief And The Children Of Incarcerated Parents, Julia Anna Soto
Recognition Of Loss: Disenfranchised Grief And The Children Of Incarcerated Parents, Julia Anna Soto
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to assess provider awareness and perception of service needs, and of the grief and loss issues that children with incarcerated parents face. These issues include the behavioral and emotional state of the child, the attribution of behaviors and emotions to grief, types of referrals, support and services offered for these children, placement disruptions, and keeping maternal contact.
Transracial Adoptions: Common Challenges And Needed Resources, Jennifer Deneen Selegue, Stephanie Agnes Siringoringo
Transracial Adoptions: Common Challenges And Needed Resources, Jennifer Deneen Selegue, Stephanie Agnes Siringoringo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify common challenges families encounter when adopting a child of a different race and/or ethnicity than themselves. When children are adopted into a family where the members do not share their same race and/or ethnicity, they have a more difficult time fitting in at school and feeling like they have a secure place in society.
Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes
Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes
Theses Digitization Project
The present study evaluated the relationship between domains of family functioning and maternal stress in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and families of typically developing (TD) children. The ASD group consisted of parents of children with an ASD diagnosis currently receiving services at an on-campus center and the community group consisted of parents of TD children. Parents in both groups completed a survey as part of a larger, ongoing research study at a university located in inland southern California. For this study, data was accessed from an archival database, with the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, the Family …
Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang
Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to investigate what factors social workers' perceive to contribute to re-entry rates of children after successful reunification with their families.
The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek
The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek
Theses Digitization Project
This study seeks to answer questions on the effects of the presence of surviving children on bereaved parents' grief. Bereaved parents have been shown to be at risk for psychological, social and health related conditions due to the unique type of grief experienced from the loss of a child. Increasing knowledge related to factors that influence how bereaved parents process grief could lead to interventions becoming more appropriate in addressing the specific needs of this population.
Former Foster Youths' Perceptions Of Their Life Experiences, Yodit Tesfia Zerai
Former Foster Youths' Perceptions Of Their Life Experiences, Yodit Tesfia Zerai
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine the perceptions of former foster youths' life experience while in foster care and after leaving the foster care system. It was also recommended for child welfare social workers to have contact with former foster youth on a regular basis and to provide services as needed even after they exited the system.
Foster Parent Perspective On Infant And Young Child Multiple Placement, Ana Luisa Guardado, Shannon Marie Owens
Foster Parent Perspective On Infant And Young Child Multiple Placement, Ana Luisa Guardado, Shannon Marie Owens
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to explore foster parents' perspectives' on factors contributing to multiple placements of young children with a special emphasis on infants ages 0-1 year. This study hopes to identify systemic problems within child welfare services that hinder permanency and to provide useful information to determine if current services and interventions are effective in meeting the agency's responsibility of providing safe and permanent homes for foster children.
The Causes Of Recurrence Of Maltreatment In Child Welfare, And The Impacts Of The Family Team Decision Making Initiative, Juana Lorena Gonzalez
The Causes Of Recurrence Of Maltreatment In Child Welfare, And The Impacts Of The Family Team Decision Making Initiative, Juana Lorena Gonzalez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to identify causes and impacts on family when children re-enter child welfare as a result of recurrence of child maltreatment and what child welfare agencies are doing to reduce those incidences.
What Children Should Know About Cancer: Parent's Perception, Kristyn Gina Sutton
What Children Should Know About Cancer: Parent's Perception, Kristyn Gina Sutton
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project will focus on how and for what reasons parents inform their children of their cancer. Through the use of focus groups and the participation of parents, sick and healthy, this study will bring to light the truth of what parents feel their children should know about their cancer and why they may feel it necessary to tell them about their cancer.
Choosing The Gift Of Down Syndrome: Families' Experiences Internationally Adopting A Child With Down Syndrome, Erika Susan Lazo
Choosing The Gift Of Down Syndrome: Families' Experiences Internationally Adopting A Child With Down Syndrome, Erika Susan Lazo
Theses Digitization Project
This qualitative study explores the experiences of families who choose to internationally adopt a child with Down syndrome. This study was conducted in order to address the current scarcity of research on this population and their specific needs and strengths in order to equip social work practitioners to more effectively work with these families. Mothers were interviewed about their family's adoption process, the service they utilized, and the process of integrating the newly adopted child into the existing family unit. A sample of nine families who had completed an international adoption of a child with Down syndrome were gathered. These …
Awareness Of Parental Infidelity In Childhood: Attitudes Toward Infidelity As Adults, Nicole Marie Paredes
Awareness Of Parental Infidelity In Childhood: Attitudes Toward Infidelity As Adults, Nicole Marie Paredes
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the attitudes of adults who became aware of their parents infidelity as children in comparison to the attitudes of adults who are unaware of the presence of infidelity within their parents' relationship.
Does Child Sexual Abuse Affect Long-Term Intimacy Development And Functioning, Michelle Debra Kelley
Does Child Sexual Abuse Affect Long-Term Intimacy Development And Functioning, Michelle Debra Kelley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine practitioners' views of the long-term effects of child sexual abuse on intimacy development and to determine if child sexual abuse leads to an underdeveloped sense of intimacy in the adult. Problems with intimacy development are defined as trouble forming close interpersonal relationships, not being able to trust others, being sexually promiscuous, and avoiding emotion.
Impact Of Kinship Foster Care On Kinship Caregivers, Oluyemisi Mcmullen
Impact Of Kinship Foster Care On Kinship Caregivers, Oluyemisi Mcmullen
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was to investigate the impact of kinship foster care on kinship care providers in San Bernardino County. This study explored kinship caregiver's perceptions of the impact of an extended period of placement has on the kinship caregiver and their family, the financial impact of caring for the children on the kinship care provider, the stress of coping with any physical mental or emotional problems children may have, and the kinship care providers ability to cope with the demands of the child welfare system.
Work Family Conflict And The Real/Ideal Self Discrepancy, Nicole Marie Santos
Work Family Conflict And The Real/Ideal Self Discrepancy, Nicole Marie Santos
Theses Digitization Project
One of the many issues facing dual-career families today is work family conflict (WFC). WFC is a source of stress due to incompatible roles that conflict with each other in terms of ones time and energy. This study was done to develop a valid reliable measure of career and family responsibility in hopes of adequately determining the source of WFC. The key point was to look at real and ideal selves, in terms of work and family responsibilities.
Sibling Relationships Across Cultures: A Comparison Of United States And Egyptian Sibling Relations, Sarah Janet Sabet
Sibling Relationships Across Cultures: A Comparison Of United States And Egyptian Sibling Relations, Sarah Janet Sabet
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to gain a more complete understanding of sibling relations (and therefore family dynamics) in individualistic and collectivist cultures. Sibling relationships among U.S. and Egyptian cultures are examined.
Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez
Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez
Theses Digitization Project
This study examines the relationship between housing concerns, ethnicity, and subjective well-being of grandparents raising grandchildren. 17 participants were recruited from the Kin-Care program of Riverside County, Ca. About 19% of families headed by grandparents are living in poverty. When looking at the type of services that would be beneficial for these families, the housing situation is an important matter to consider.
Early Familial Misogyny: Its Impact On Attachment Security And Later Caregiving Behaviors, Debra Dee Kirtland
Early Familial Misogyny: Its Impact On Attachment Security And Later Caregiving Behaviors, Debra Dee Kirtland
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to look at the impact of early misogynistic treatment of females on subsequent attachment security and the quality of the later caregiving of their own children. A Misogyny Scale was created for use in this study.
Relationship Of Attachment Security To Shame In Young Adults, Scott Edward Donovan
Relationship Of Attachment Security To Shame In Young Adults, Scott Edward Donovan
Theses Digitization Project
Examines the relationship between early maternal attachment security and shame in young adults. The findings of this study have significant implications for parenting, including providing support for the importance of a secure relationship between mother and child and the developmental consequences of warm and secure caregiving experiences for their child.
Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty
Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty
Theses Digitization Project
This study employed a behavioral symptom checklist filled out by foster parents to examine the impact of biological parents' visits on the behavior of children in foster care. It includes recommendations on educating both foster and birth parents' regarding the effect of these visits.
An Examination Of The Direct Versus Indirect Effects Of Parenting Behavior On Academic Achievement: The Potential Role Of Perceived Competence And Motivational Orientation, Ana Veronica Garcia
An Examination Of The Direct Versus Indirect Effects Of Parenting Behavior On Academic Achievement: The Potential Role Of Perceived Competence And Motivational Orientation, Ana Veronica Garcia
Theses Digitization Project
Examines the interrelationships among parenting styles, children's perceived competence, and children's academic motivation. A correlational-regressional approach was used to test the hypothesis that perceived parent responsiveness and expectations would be positively correlated with children's perceived competence, motivation, and academic achievement. The sample consisted of 50 fourth, fifth and sixth grade students from an ethnically diverse Southern California private school. The correlations among perceptions of competence, preference for challenge (i.e., motivational orientation), and achievement were supported. However, the correlations among the parenting behavior were only partially supported.
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 …
Impact Of Maternal Attachment Security On Emotional Experession In Young Males, Noemi Ramirez
Impact Of Maternal Attachment Security On Emotional Experession In Young Males, Noemi Ramirez
Theses Digitization Project
Examines the relationship between early maternal attachment security and verbal emotional expression in males. Participants were 115 male college students aged 18 to 25 years (M=20.0 yrs.) who completed a questionnaire comprised of two measures of early maternal attachment security, two measures of emotional expression, and demographic items. Results showed a low to moderate relationship between early attachment security and verbal emotional expression.
Influences Of Maternal Parenting Behaviors: Maternal Mental Health, Attachment History And Eduction, Rebecca Socorro Carreon-Bailey
Influences Of Maternal Parenting Behaviors: Maternal Mental Health, Attachment History And Eduction, Rebecca Socorro Carreon-Bailey
Theses Digitization Project
Studies have found that the type of parenting a child receives affects his or her subsequent development. This study investigates the relative influence of maternal parenting behavior and the impact of multiple variables influencing the quality of mothers' parenting behaviors. This knowledge will help to understand how early attachment experiences impact future parenting behavior.
Parenting Styles And Parents' Attitudes Toward Learning And Performance In Their Children, Chaoping Violet Wang
Parenting Styles And Parents' Attitudes Toward Learning And Performance In Their Children, Chaoping Violet Wang
Theses Digitization Project
The study attempted to show that parenting styles are directly related to parents' goals with respect to their children's education. Parents' goals, and the behaviors they motivate, were assumed to be a mechanism accounting for well-established effects of parenting style on children's school achievement. The sample consisted of 223 undergraduate college mothers enrolled in psychology courses. The results indicated that parents' use of an authoritative style was positively related to their adoption of learning goals with respect to their child, as evident, for example, in their use of a process focus and indirect homework assistance strategies. Moreover, mothers' use of …
Role Satisfaction: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Noreen Orman Ayres
Role Satisfaction: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Noreen Orman Ayres
Theses Digitization Project
Three psychosocial dynamics were assessed for their effect on role satisfaction among grandchildren: (1) the impact of expanding a household on a limited fixed income, (2) health issues of the grandparent as they apply to stamina, and (3) the interaction with their existing social structure to include grandchildren (adjustments, prioritizing, and social isolation). Sampling included a population of 33 custodial grandparents (age=55 and older; male and female; various ethnicities) and selected from a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group in Idyllwild, California. The instrument of this quantitative and qualitative study was an adaptation from the County of Riverside, Department of Mental …
The Advantages And Obstacles Of Having Been Raised By A Gay Or Lesbian Parent, Jennifer Falconi Hilt
The Advantages And Obstacles Of Having Been Raised By A Gay Or Lesbian Parent, Jennifer Falconi Hilt
Theses Digitization Project
In an exploratory study 10 adult children, with at least one identifiable gay or lesbian parent, were interviewed and asked to discuss their childhood experiences growing up in diverse families. Understanding the introspective views of adult children with gay or lesbian parents will allow social workers the ability to tailor services to ensure the needs of these new family constellations are met.
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.
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.
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.