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The Self Care Experience Among Medical Social Workers, Chelsey Diane Davis Jan 2013

The Self Care Experience Among Medical Social Workers, Chelsey Diane Davis

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine the self-care experience among social workers in a medical setting. The findings from this study indicate that self-care strategies among social workers enable these workers to improve their well-being and increase their service effectiveness as professionals.


Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes Jan 2012

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 …


Empirical Test Of The General Strain Theory On Workplace Shootings, Joshwan Marcus Cobbs Jan 2012

Empirical Test Of The General Strain Theory On Workplace Shootings, Joshwan Marcus Cobbs

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The purpose of this research paper is to look at the occupational setting within America and determine the cause of workplace shootings, how workplace violence is defined, what workplace shootings are more susceptible to workplace violence, which conditions of the work setting predisposes workplace violence, how often does workplace violence occur, identifying warning signs that leads to murderous outbursts, and what are the causes of such heinous acts. A content analysis has been conducted to determine how adult employee's perception of mistreatment and unfairness by co-workers within a professional setting affects their attitudes and behavior. 50 case studies involving random …


A Social Worker's Perspective: Self-Care Outside Of The Work Environment, Christina Louise Henderson Jan 2009

A Social Worker's Perspective: Self-Care Outside Of The Work Environment, Christina Louise Henderson

Theses Digitization Project

The main purpose of this study was to explore more in-depth how social workers care of themselves or more specifically, how they practice self-care, outside of the work environment. Previous research looks at work-related factors that lead to job burnout and how to manage this within the workplace. As an exploratory study, this research project examines possible contributory non-work related issues that are impacting the physical and psychological health of social workers. The variables were measured by looking at such things as exercise amounts; vitamin intake; use of alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine; amount of sleep; and annual medical and dental …


Why Doesn't Social Support Always Work?: Evaluating The Effects Of Support Source, Support Type, And Individual Differences On Workplace Strain, Alyx E'Lan Kahler Jan 2008

Why Doesn't Social Support Always Work?: Evaluating The Effects Of Support Source, Support Type, And Individual Differences On Workplace Strain, Alyx E'Lan Kahler

Theses Digitization Project

The experience of stress in the workplace is becoming an increasing concern for employees and organizations alike, as research indicates that consistent exposure to stress is associated with negative physical and psychological reactions such as insomnia, depression and high blood pressure. This study seeks to evaluate the effects of social support on the stress-strain relationship and factors that may impact the effectiveness of social support in reducing the workplace strain.


Differences In Family Caregiver Burden And Use Of Coping Strategies, Cathy Michelle Brown Jan 2006

Differences In Family Caregiver Burden And Use Of Coping Strategies, Cathy Michelle Brown

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in caregiver burden and use of coping strategies by gender, ethnicity, relationship to the care-receiver, type of diagnosis and length of caregiving responsibilities. Quantitative data was obtained through a sample survey of 55 random caregivers served by Inland Caregiver Resource Center (ICRC). The study shows the need for agencies to develop education classes and workshops which are based upon different coping strategies as well as caregiver support groups.


African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias Jan 2006

African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias

Theses Digitization Project

The project attempted to understand what factors create the highest levels of stress for African-American caregivers. Quantitative data was gathered from a self-administered questionnaire given to caregivers that attend Inland Caregiver Resource Center and take their loved ones to a Davita Dialysis center in the Riverside area. Participants were asked to complete the Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS) and additional questions regarding demographics and community services known and used by the caregiver. The findings indicated that the age of the patient receiving care and the lack of attendance at any type of support group were the two elements which markedly contributed …


The Effects Of Acculturative Stress On Marital Adjustment Among African Immigrants, Colleen Nomsa Chali Jan 2006

The Effects Of Acculturative Stress On Marital Adjustment Among African Immigrants, Colleen Nomsa Chali

Theses Digitization Project

This quantitative exploratory cross-sectional study collected data through self-administered questionnaires given to 60 African immigrants living in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area to examine the effects of acculturative stress on marital adjustment.


Caregiver Burden In The Latino Family, Yvonne Arellanes-Amador Jan 2006

Caregiver Burden In The Latino Family, Yvonne Arellanes-Amador

Theses Digitization Project

The study focused on the attitudes and beliefs regarding perceived and actual burden experienced by Latino caregivers and their use of formal support services. It also looked at the needs of Latino caregivers and explored their beliefs about why they had taken on the caregiver role, the responsibilities the role entailed, and coping skills used by these caregivers. Participants were obtained from two Alzheimer's caregiver support groups in the East Los Angeles area, and an adult day health care center in the high desert area of San Bernardino county. The author used both qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires. The findings …


Emotional Intelligence And Its Relationship With The Goodness Of Fit Hypothesis And Perceived Stress, Ryan Anthony Platt Jan 2005

Emotional Intelligence And Its Relationship With The Goodness Of Fit Hypothesis And Perceived Stress, Ryan Anthony Platt

Theses Digitization Project

This study tested the hypothesis that goodness of fit has a positive relationship with Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Participants were given an EQ survey and a general anxiety inventory and were exposed to two different scenarios, controllable and uncontrollable. The relationship between EQ, coping strategies (problem-focused or emotion focused), general anxiety, and goodness of fit was examined,


Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas Jan 2004

Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas

Theses Digitization Project

This study explores the relationship between the client's functionality, alleged filial abuse, and the effect of interventions as they relate to future Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals.


Stress Among Master Of Social Work Students, Julie Ann Peters Muñoz, Elisa Collins Coronado Jan 2004

Stress Among Master Of Social Work Students, Julie Ann Peters Muñoz, Elisa Collins Coronado

Theses Digitization Project

This study explores stress levels among a population of Master of Social Work (MSW) students enrolled at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). It is hypothesized that student stress is related to curriculum, finances, gender, and social roles.


Nonclinical Panic: A Useful Analogue For Panic Disorder?, Gia Renee Hamilton Jan 2002

Nonclinical Panic: A Useful Analogue For Panic Disorder?, Gia Renee Hamilton

Theses Digitization Project

The objective of this study is to see if nonclinical panickers with unexpected panic attacks (NCPs-U) may be a more useful panic disorder (PD) analogue than nonclinical panickers with expected panic attacks (NCPs-E).


Evaluation Of An Intervention Program For Assisting Family Caregivers With Placement Decisions, Adriana Raquel Bailey Jan 2002

Evaluation Of An Intervention Program For Assisting Family Caregivers With Placement Decisions, Adriana Raquel Bailey

Theses Digitization Project

The emotional aspect of caregiving is extremely complex and caregivers face tremendous emotional challenges as they react to the reality of their loved one's increasing disability. When it comes to making the placement decision, caregivers have frequently reached a burnout point in making decisions.


Neuroticism And Perfectionism As Predictors Of Anxiety And Depression, Glenna Ann Boese Jan 2001

Neuroticism And Perfectionism As Predictors Of Anxiety And Depression, Glenna Ann Boese

Theses Digitization Project

This study was to assess the extent to which neuroticism and perfectionism predict both anxiety and depression.


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

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Stress, Coping And Adjustment In Single And Married Medical School Students, Steve Armenta Johnson Jan 1996

Stress, Coping And Adjustment In Single And Married Medical School Students, Steve Armenta Johnson

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Multiple Role Women: A Comparison Of College Students And Employees, Elizabeth Colonna Mounsey Jan 1992

Multiple Role Women: A Comparison Of College Students And Employees, Elizabeth Colonna Mounsey

Theses Digitization Project

Multiple roles -- Role strain -- Status inconsistency -- Social support -- Self efficacy -- Role quality.


The Effect Of Social Support On Job Satisfaction At The Varying Levels Of Job Stress And Task Structure, Pei-Lin Zhou Jan 1992

The Effect Of Social Support On Job Satisfaction At The Varying Levels Of Job Stress And Task Structure, Pei-Lin Zhou

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Humour And Social Support As Moderators Of Life Event Stress In Students, Billie Y. Orr Jan 1985

Humour And Social Support As Moderators Of Life Event Stress In Students, Billie Y. Orr

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.