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Post-Oppositional Culture Theory: Counter Narratives Of African American Preservice Teachers, Sonya Victoria Scott
Post-Oppositional Culture Theory: Counter Narratives Of African American Preservice Teachers, Sonya Victoria Scott
Theses Digitization Project
This study seeks to counter the social narrative that African Americans resist schooling by examining African American post baccalaureate college students that have developed a passion for learning as demonstrated in their persistence and motivations to enter the teaching profession. Racially correlated disparities prevalent in standardized test scores, high school dropout rates and college eligibility remain one of the most pervasive educational dilemmas facing public schools across the nation. African Americans are identified as significantly under performing when compared to the average performance of white students.
Foster Children Customer Service Survey, Adam Berenson
Foster Children Customer Service Survey, Adam Berenson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a customer service survey to be used by child welfare agencies to improve both ongoing social work practice and training of new social workers. Two organizations in Southern California under contract with Children and Family Services (CFS) to serve former foster youth were contacted to recruit volunteers for the focus groups. Two focus groups of former foster youth were convened to discuss their experiences in foster care. The purpose of the survey is to elicit from child clients specific feelings and thoughts about the services they receive from the agency with emphasis …
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 …
The Effect Of Creativity, Personality, And Expertise On Sport Performance, Kyle James Jaquess
The Effect Of Creativity, Personality, And Expertise On Sport Performance, Kyle James Jaquess
Theses Digitization Project
This study analyzed the effects personality, expertise, and creativity had on sports performance. A total of 52 athletes from two varsity soccer teams at a Southern California university participated; the men's team contained 26 participants and the women's team contained 25.
The Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict, Perceived Support, And Psychological Contracts For Hispanic And African American Women, Celina Matilde Garcia Ali
The Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict, Perceived Support, And Psychological Contracts For Hispanic And African American Women, Celina Matilde Garcia Ali
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to extend past and current literature in work-family conflict (WFC), perceived supervisor support (PSS), perceived organizational support (POS) and psychological contracts to Hispanic and African American populations. Data was collected from 97 participants with complete surveys from a full-time working adult population primarily in Southern California.
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.
An Examination Of The Organizational Factors That Contribute To Police Officer Perceived Organizational Support, Dustin Cody Gaines
An Examination Of The Organizational Factors That Contribute To Police Officer Perceived Organizational Support, Dustin Cody Gaines
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of various organizational arrangements on police officers' belief that they and their work are valued by the department. This study examines four management domains and their impact on officers' feelings of being valued. These four management domains are: inclusiveness in decision-making, supervisor relationships, professionalism. and communicated direction. The data came from a sample of 176 survey respondents who are patrol officers in a Southern Californian municipal police department.
Knowledge Of Master Of Social Work Students Regarding Parental Incarceration: An Exploratory Study, Shyra Lynn Harris
Knowledge Of Master Of Social Work Students Regarding Parental Incarceration: An Exploratory Study, Shyra Lynn Harris
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research study was to explore the level of knowledge among Master's of Social Work (MSW) students regarding the effects of parental incarceration on the children and families involved, and the special needs that result from this experience. This study utilized an online survey targeting MSW students at three Southern California Schools of Social Work to assess their overall knowledge of this topic, how this knowledge was attained, and level of competence and confidence that the respondents felt in meeting the psycho-social needs of the population. A total of 70 surveys were completed by the target respondents.
Reunification Outcomes For Hispanics In The Child Welfare System, Lucia Aguirre Coronel
Reunification Outcomes For Hispanics In The Child Welfare System, Lucia Aguirre Coronel
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify any contributing factors to the overrepresentation of Hispanic children in the child welfare system. This study used an exploratory design and quantitavie methods to examine reunification oucomes of 100 case files in a county in Southern California.
Peers As A Social-Contextual Factor On Adolescents' Academic And Career Motivation, Danyel Arlyssa Vargas
Peers As A Social-Contextual Factor On Adolescents' Academic And Career Motivation, Danyel Arlyssa Vargas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to add literature by examining the influences of peers on adolescents' academic and caeer motivation using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a theoretical foundation. Ninety juniors and seniors with a mean age of 16.48 from a southern California public high-school participated in the study. Participants completed a self-report questionaire which assessed background information, academic motivation, career motivation, and peer support.
Down Syndrome: Parental Strategies For Stress Among Cultures, Claudia Edith Campos, Lizbeth Anahi Corrales
Down Syndrome: Parental Strategies For Stress Among Cultures, Claudia Edith Campos, Lizbeth Anahi Corrales
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to examine the perceptions of parents of different cultures on how to cope with stress in relation to caring for a child with Down syndrome. This study targeted parents that attend Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) support groups. DSALA has support groups all over Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The sample of participants consisted of nine Caucasian, eight Latino, and three multiethnic mothers for a total of twenty.
Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil
Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to assess Filipino Americans' perceptions of and experiences with domestic violence. The Original Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS1) was used to assess participants' experiences with domestic violence.
Natural History Of Hesperoyucca Whipplei, Lizabeth Ann Hope-King
Natural History Of Hesperoyucca Whipplei, Lizabeth Ann Hope-King
Theses Digitization Project
Explores many aspects of the Hesperoyucca whipplei (formerly known as Yucca whipplei), a type of chaparral plant that grows in arid regions of Southern California. Five of the subspecies of H. whipplei are individually described and discussed. Its relationship with its pollinator, Tegeticula maculata, is traced and documented throughout the process of a reproductive season. The project examines the historic uses of H. whipplei by the Native Americans as well as its current uses in the modern world. It includes field study lessons and Hesperoyucca recipes.
The Underwater Life Off The Coast Of Southern California, Kathie Lyn Purkey
The Underwater Life Off The Coast Of Southern California, Kathie Lyn Purkey
Theses Digitization Project
This project reviews the basic chemical and geographical features of the ocean, biological classification of marine life, background of the ocean's flora and fauna, and the ocean's environment. These facts are presented through an underwater documentary filmed at various sites along Southern California's coast and complemented with lesson plans designed for grades K - 4.
Goal Orientation, Ethnicity, And Achievement Of Middle Elementary Students, Carl Phillip Koehnke
Goal Orientation, Ethnicity, And Achievement Of Middle Elementary Students, Carl Phillip Koehnke
Theses Digitization Project
Examines goal orientation, ethnicity, gender, and achievement variables of 149 elementary school children (grades 3-5) at a Southern California elementary school. Research was conducted using a 2 x 2 goal orientation matrix that included mastery-approach, mastery-avoid, performance approach, and performance-avoid constructs. California Standards Test (CST) were used to determine achievement. Results supported the hypothesis that there would be no differences based on ethnicity, gender, or grade level. Statistically significant differences were found in the mastery-avoid goal because of class subject. Also, mastery-avoid was found to have a negative correlation to high test scores as measured by CST.
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.
An Evaluation Of The Care Of Displaced Elderly Evacuated During The San Bernardino Mountain Firestorms Of Fall 2003, Judith Lee Christman, Terry Lee Cottle
An Evaluation Of The Care Of Displaced Elderly Evacuated During The San Bernardino Mountain Firestorms Of Fall 2003, Judith Lee Christman, Terry Lee Cottle
Theses Digitization Project
This project reflects on the observations and experiences that occurred during the firestorms in Southern California in October and November 2003. It specifically focused on elders during this disaster as a vulnerable population. Recommendations are made for the role of the nurse in preparation and planning for evacuation of the elderly.
Traditional And Self Performance Evaluation Scores As Predictors Of Employee Tenure, Victoria Jean Curry
Traditional And Self Performance Evaluation Scores As Predictors Of Employee Tenure, Victoria Jean Curry
Theses Digitization Project
The research involved a small sample from one part of the United States, Southern California, and also one profession, publishing. The results may not be generalized to employees in different industries.