On the global scale, Western values become the symbols of dominant mentality, economic prosperity, and possibly universal values. In general, Western values focus on free market, democracy, rules of law, separation between church and state, individualism, and human rights. In the past, major Western countries tried to promote these values through their political and economic influences on non-Western countries and their people. According to many moderate views of both Western and non-western scholars, these values are considered positive, constructive, and prerequisite for social and economic modernization of non- Western countries. Western values are primarily political, but their effects spill over …

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Is Mother Loss Curriculum Effective In Promoting A Healthy Grieving Process?, Patricia A. Hill May 2000

Is Mother Loss Curriculum Effective In Promoting A Healthy Grieving Process?, Patricia A. Hill

Theses and Graduate Projects

The death of a mother for a daughter carries certain effects that are different than those experienced with the death of a father or another loved one. This practice evaluation was initiated to study the effectiveness of the curriculum in promoting a healthy grieving process. Current literature is minimal in regards to the impact of mother loss on adult daughters as well as methods in which to assist adult daughters through the grief process. The research design and method included a grief/depression self test which was administered as a pre/post-test and eight weekly evaluations. Both were quantitative although the evaluations …

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A Hermeneutic Experience Of Social Workers With Dying Prisoners, Ted R. Page May 2000

A Hermeneutic Experience Of Social Workers With Dying Prisoners, Ted R. Page

Theses and Graduate Projects

This hermeneutic qualitative study sought to discover the effectiveness of social work practice with dying male prisoners. An in depth interview was conducted of two male social workers who have worked with dying male prisoners. Hermeneutics is an interpretative approach to understanding the world around us through the narratives of the participant, in this study the social worker's narrative. This study attempted to catch a glimpse into the world of social workers as they practice their craft with dying prisoners. One social worker went into the prison to serve the dying prisoner, the other social worker helped early released dying …

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