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Farming Inwisconsin At The End Of The Century: Results Of The 1999 Wisconsin Farm Poll, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, S. Moon, M. Ostrom, B. Barham Jan 2000

Farming Inwisconsin At The End Of The Century: Results Of The 1999 Wisconsin Farm Poll, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, S. Moon, M. Ostrom, B. Barham

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications

Farming in Wisconsin has undergone considerable change in the last few decades. U.S. Census statistics suggest that the state lost almost 13 percent of its farms and over 10 percent of its farmland between 1987-1997. The decline in farm numbers was particularly severe for mid-sized commercial livestock farms. During this period, the number of hog farms dropped by almost 60 percent, dairy farms fell by 40 percent, and farms with any harvested cropland declined by more than 20 percent (Buttel, 1999). Meanwhile, when dairy and hog farm number declines are removed from the equation, census results show that there was …

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Gender And Violence: A Study Of Inpatients At A Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Leslie Sean Carey, Kathie Sylvies Jan 2000

Gender And Violence: A Study Of Inpatients At A Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Leslie Sean Carey, Kathie Sylvies

Theses Digitization Project

"Our society has generally viewed women as less aggressive and less likely to commit acts of violence in comparison to men. Statistics show that only 13 per cent of the violent crimes in the United States have been committed by women (Steffensmeier and Allan, 1996). However, employees at psychiatric hospitals often report problems of increased violent behavior among their female inpatients. This perception of the female inpatient population is further complicated by the mixed research findings regarding gender and violence. Considering the possible other environmental causations, gender alone should not prove an accurate variable in addressing violent behavior. Variables such …

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An Investigation Of The Importance Of Spirituality And Afrocentricity Among African American Caregivers: Implications For The Mentally Ill, Myron Damon Lilley Jan 2000

An Investigation Of The Importance Of Spirituality And Afrocentricity Among African American Caregivers: Implications For The Mentally Ill, Myron Damon Lilley

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No abstract provided.

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How Wisconsin Farmers Feed Theircows: Results Of The 1999 Wisconsin Dairy Herd Feeding Study, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, J. M. Powell Jan 2000

How Wisconsin Farmers Feed Theircows: Results Of The 1999 Wisconsin Dairy Herd Feeding Study, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, J. M. Powell

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications

The Wisconsin dairy industry has seen dramatic changes over the last 20 years (Jackson- Smith and Barham, 2000). Overall, dairy farm numbers have been cut in half since the early 1980s, and the average size of remaining herds has increased by more than 60 percent (from roughly 40 cows to over 65 cows per herd). Despite these changes, most dairies are still single-family businesses, relying on household members for virtually all their farm labor requirements (Buttel et al., 2000). In 1998, state statistics suggested that over 70 percent of Wisconsin dairy operations were milking between 30 and 99 cows, and …

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Alcohol, Tobacco, And Pharmaceutical Industry Funding: Considerations For Organizations Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Communities, Laurie A. Drabble Jan 2000

Alcohol, Tobacco, And Pharmaceutical Industry Funding: Considerations For Organizations Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Communities, Laurie A. Drabble

Faculty Publications

Emerging research suggests that alcohol, tobacco and drug-related problems may be higher in lesbian and gay communities than in the population as a whole. At the same time, alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries have increased marketing strategies that are targeted specifically to lesbian and gay communities. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) and HTV/AIDS organizations, often marginalized and under-funded, have frequently faced significant challenges in funding programs and special events. These organizations are often the very same groups needed to promote and support effective substance abuse countermeasures in LGBT communities. Agency leaders, community members, and substance abuse prevention advocates all …

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Combat Veterans Diagnosed With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Argument For Family-Centered Therapy, Cherie Bogel, Marion Wilson Jan 2000

Combat Veterans Diagnosed With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Argument For Family-Centered Therapy, Cherie Bogel, Marion Wilson

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The psychological effects of combat experience on war veterans has been widely documented, ever since what is now called posttraumatics stress disorder (PTSD) was discovered in soldiers and given names like shell shock, battle fatigue and war neurosis.

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Can Recidivism Be Predicted Among Rapists And Pedophiles During Their First Year Of Parole In The State Of California?, Michael Daniel Bogdanoff, Harvey Darnell Hamm Jan 2000

Can Recidivism Be Predicted Among Rapists And Pedophiles During Their First Year Of Parole In The State Of California?, Michael Daniel Bogdanoff, Harvey Darnell Hamm

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A multi-regression analysis was performed utilizing the variables, age, ethnicity, criminal background, and facets of treatment, but differentiated between the rapist and pedophile, examining the variance of recidivism.

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The Comparison Of Male And Female Perceptions Regarding Availability And Effectiveness Of A Support System, Rosalyn Gastel, Ken Lapioli Jan 2000

The Comparison Of Male And Female Perceptions Regarding Availability And Effectiveness Of A Support System, Rosalyn Gastel, Ken Lapioli

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No abstract provided.

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Diagnostic Differences Of Mexican American Clients Due To Clinician's Ethnicity, Anthony Perez Ortega Jan 2000

Diagnostic Differences Of Mexican American Clients Due To Clinician's Ethnicity, Anthony Perez Ortega

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No abstract provided.

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Violence In Teen Dating Relationships: Factors That May Influence The Occurrence Of Dating Violence, Bridgette Lynn Hernandez Jan 2000

Violence In Teen Dating Relationships: Factors That May Influence The Occurrence Of Dating Violence, Bridgette Lynn Hernandez

Theses Digitization Project

The current study used a Post-positivist paradigm and was quantitative in nature. In addition, it used a descriptive survey design, which utilized self-reported questionnaires. The final sample included 125 students, ages 18-20, in undergraduate psychology courses at a Southern California university. This study attempted to explore the differences between the tree types of dating violence profiles: 1) victim only, 2) perpetrator only and 3) mutually violent; however, only 37 participants completed the questionnaire, which made statistical analysis impossible. Nonetheless, this study explored differences in relation to the demographic characteristics and five variables: a) gender, b) self-esteem, c) severity of violence, …

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Potential Gender Differences In Perceptions Of Self-Concept Between Male And Female Juvenile Offenders, Stephanie Herrington Jan 2000

Potential Gender Differences In Perceptions Of Self-Concept Between Male And Female Juvenile Offenders, Stephanie Herrington

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No abstract provided.

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Determining How Stressors Effect The Onset Of Substance Abuse In Runaways, Christopher Parrish Rosselli Jan 2000

Determining How Stressors Effect The Onset Of Substance Abuse In Runaways, Christopher Parrish Rosselli

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In America, it is estimated that between 500,000 and two million children run away each year. A majority of these runaways become involved with illegal substance abuse. This study questions whether children experience substance abuse prior to their running away or if their substance abuse is an attempt to cope with the new stressors created by street life. Data collection will include having 50 volunteers complete a questionnaire, with consideration of race and gender. The findings suggested that no relationship exist between runaways engaging in drug use and the amount of stress experienced at home or during the runaway.

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The Use Of Drawings For Rapport Building With International Adoptees And Parents, Sharon Jean Mellor Jan 2000

The Use Of Drawings For Rapport Building With International Adoptees And Parents, Sharon Jean Mellor

Theses Digitization Project

"The influx of children adopted into the United States from other countries has increased the need for social workers experienced in practice techniques that asssist in building rapport between the parents and children in these newly formed families. This study explored the use of employing the kinetic family drawing as a tool to build rapport between parents and children. This was an exploratory multiple case design. Six families participated in the process of drawing a picture of their family engaged in an activity together. It was anticipated that the drawings would be an effective tool to build rapport between parent …

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Faculty Responsiveness Via A Question-And-Answer Newsletter: Its Impact On Student Satisfaction, Daniel Pérez Jan 2000

Faculty Responsiveness Via A Question-And-Answer Newsletter: Its Impact On Student Satisfaction, Daniel Pérez

Theses Digitization Project

This study explores the relationship between student satisfaction and faculty responsiveness to student concerns. "Action Research" was employed. Data analysis focused on group comparisons.

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Long Term Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program: An Outcome Study Comparing Secular-Based Treatment With Faith-Based Treatment For Addiction, Ruby Lee Adams Jan 2000

Long Term Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program: An Outcome Study Comparing Secular-Based Treatment With Faith-Based Treatment For Addiction, Ruby Lee Adams

Theses Digitization Project

The study was conducted to see if there is as much or more of a difference in outcome of treatment for addiction in faith-based treatment than secular-based treatment. The research was conducted using a sample of thirty-seven respondents from various sites in Southern California who volunteered to fill out the questionnaire. Data was collected using a self-administrated survey questionnaire.

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Anatomy Of The Social Worker, Arazola Nadine Session Jan 2000

Anatomy Of The Social Worker, Arazola Nadine Session

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This study explores the past experiences of graduate social work students enrolled in the Masters in Social Work program at California State University, San Bernardino.

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The Promise Of Restorative Justice: An Outcomes Evaluation Of An Orange County Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, With Focus On The Victim's Perspective, Charlaine Annette Cecilia White Jan 2000

The Promise Of Restorative Justice: An Outcomes Evaluation Of An Orange County Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, With Focus On The Victim's Perspective, Charlaine Annette Cecilia White

Theses Digitization Project

Victim-offender reconciliation programs (VORPs), the hallmark of the restorative justice movement, offer an alternative to the retributive approach to crime. These programs seek to bring the victim and offender together for purposes of working out a mediated settlement agreement.

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Cultural Factors Associated With Early And Late Disclosure Among Latino Gay Males With Hiv/Aids, Hugo Correa Castellanos Jan 2000

Cultural Factors Associated With Early And Late Disclosure Among Latino Gay Males With Hiv/Aids, Hugo Correa Castellanos

Theses Digitization Project

This study explored the cultural factors associated with early and late disclosure of HIV infection among Latino gay and bisexual males. Through collaborative efforts from various HIV/AID agencies, the researcher was able to interview twenty HIV infected Latino gay males.

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The Contribution Of Family Resilence To Positive Attachment Among Middle-Age Adults From Northern Ireland, Nicola Gillen Jan 2000

The Contribution Of Family Resilence To Positive Attachment Among Middle-Age Adults From Northern Ireland, Nicola Gillen

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The Effects Of African American Family Types And Marital Status On Adolescent's Self-Concept And Racial/Ethnic Identity, Tuwesha Monic Mitchell Jan 2000

The Effects Of African American Family Types And Marital Status On Adolescent's Self-Concept And Racial/Ethnic Identity, Tuwesha Monic Mitchell

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This study examines the effects of family typology and parental marital status on African American adolescents' self-concept and racial/ethnic identity. The study uses the archived data from the "African American Families Child Outcome Project" at the University of California, Riverside

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Youth Aggression: The Impact Of Attachment And Passive Family Violence, Rosie Maria Mayzum, Doris Menoken Paxton Jan 2000

Youth Aggression: The Impact Of Attachment And Passive Family Violence, Rosie Maria Mayzum, Doris Menoken Paxton

Theses Digitization Project

This study addresses three questions regarding the relationship of attachment to aggressive behavior in early school age children (2-6 years) who have witnessed domestic violence, and to adolescents (13-18) who have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The authors hypothesized that insecure attachment is a major cause for youth violence and that a secure attachment may lessen the negative effects of passive family violence. Data was extracted from case files; findings supported earlier attachment and domestic violence research; study limitations and social work implications were addressed.

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An Evaluation Of The Inland Empire Regional Opportunity Counseling Housing Mobility Program, Carlos G. Moreno Jan 2000

An Evaluation Of The Inland Empire Regional Opportunity Counseling Housing Mobility Program, Carlos G. Moreno

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No abstract provided.

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An Evaluation Of Adhd Children And Parental Stress Within The Latino Culture, Christine Ortiz Jan 2000

An Evaluation Of Adhd Children And Parental Stress Within The Latino Culture, Christine Ortiz

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A Profile Of Wisconsin's Dairyindustry, 1999, F. H. Buttel, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, S. Moon Jan 2000

A Profile Of Wisconsin's Dairyindustry, 1999, F. H. Buttel, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, S. Moon

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications

In the late winter and early spring of 1999, the Program on Agricultural Technology Studies (PATS)2 surveyed over 1,600 of Wisconsin’s dairy farmers. Because the sample was large, was drawn randomly from the Wisconsin Dairy Producers List, and yielded a relatively high response rate (50 percent), the results provide a scientifically reliable snapshot of the Wisconsin dairy farming sector as of the spring of 1999. This report provides an overview of the initial findings of the overall study. The emphasis of this report is on the characteristics of the Wisconsin dairy farming sector, and on the characteristics of the operators …

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The Impact Of Parenting Style And Self-Acceptance On Gays And Lesbians, Diana Bristow Jan 2000

The Impact Of Parenting Style And Self-Acceptance On Gays And Lesbians, Diana Bristow

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For this study the population targeted was found through members of PFLAG (Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays), specifically the Claremont, California chapter and also members of a gay and lesbian group, GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) and Ally Services at California State Polytechnical University (CalPoly), Pomona.

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The Effectiveness Of Play Therapy In A School-Based Counseling Program, Aimee Marie O'Keefe Jan 2000

The Effectiveness Of Play Therapy In A School-Based Counseling Program, Aimee Marie O'Keefe

Theses Digitization Project

This research project attempted to determine whether play therapy used to treat elementary and junior high school children in a School-Based Counseling program is effective. There is conflicting evidence in the literature as to the effectiveness of therapy with children, especially play therapy. This project used a qualitative design to evaluate play therapy used in a School-Base Counseling program (SBC). Randomly selected case files from the 1998-99 academic year were analyzed using questions considering demographic information for each child, the reason the child was referred to the program, the intervention used by the therapist, and the outcomes of therapy. The …

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Barriers Of Services To Foster Youths In Riverside County Group Homes, Garcea Maria Moss Jan 2000

Barriers Of Services To Foster Youths In Riverside County Group Homes, Garcea Maria Moss

Theses Digitization Project

The qualitative research study focuses on barriers of services to foster youth that reside in a group home placement in Riverside County. To obtain data regarding this issue, fifteen group home providers were administered a questionnaire pertaining to the concerns and problems associated with service delivery when attempting to attain services for foster youth. The results of the study reveal that fragmentation of services largely exists in Riverside County, and further suggest an array of reasons associated with this breakdown of services.

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Controlling Crises In Sickle Cell Anemia: A Biopsychosocial Perspective, Cynthia Harris Alexander, Denita Sherri Grant Jan 2000

Controlling Crises In Sickle Cell Anemia: A Biopsychosocial Perspective, Cynthia Harris Alexander, Denita Sherri Grant

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No abstract provided.

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Family Visits Or Contact To Dementia Elderly At Long Term Care Facilities, Sam Ndu Achor Jan 2000

Family Visits Or Contact To Dementia Elderly At Long Term Care Facilities, Sam Ndu Achor

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No abstract provided.

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Lasting Effects Of Sexual Abuse On Mental Health Of Heterosexual And Homosexual Women, Peggy Cicconi Jan 2000

Lasting Effects Of Sexual Abuse On Mental Health Of Heterosexual And Homosexual Women, Peggy Cicconi

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