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Fall 2001, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• A Message from the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• Databases Change, Redesign, Revamp by Stacy Magedanz
• Electronic Books Available through the Pfau Library Homepage by David Bourquin
• Katherine Kurtz Coming to the Pfau Library by Lisa Bartle
• Library Goings On

Does Postformal Thinking Facilitate Recovery From Grief And Promote Well-Being During Bereavement In Widows?, Sharon Lee Sanders

Theses Digitization Project

Widows were assessed on four measures relating to recovery from bereavement: postformal thinking (measured as dialectical thinking), recovery from grief (measured as past feelings and present feelings), well-being (measured by three subscales: autonomy, environmental mastery, and positive relations with others), and age at time of participation. Eighty participants completed and returned questionnaires. It was hypothesized that age of the participant and the development of postformal thinking would predict higher scores on recovery from grief and well-being. Analysis was performed using a Structural Equation Model with a comparative fit index (CFI) of .98. Results showed that age and postformal thinking did …

Spring 2001, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• Alumni Gift by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• The Crisis in Scientific Journal Publishing: Consortial Agreements Give Some Relief by Xiwen Zhang
• "Ask-a-Librarian" to the Rescue by Barbara Quarton
• Fire Fighting Memorabilia Exhibit Sparks Interest
• Library Goings On

Differences Between Personality Traits Of Dcs Intake And Carrier Workers, Their Goodness Of Job Fit, And Its Effect On Job Satisfaction, Diane Lynne Mathis, Virginia Lynne Reed

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a different personality trait between Department of Children's Services, intake and carrier workers. If there is a difference, does it effect job satisfaction when the worker is placed in a position that is not compatible with their personality trait?

Characteristics And Attributes Of Kinship Caregivers Of Mexican Descent, Mayola Miranda, Dianna Irene Zuniga

Theses Digitization Project

In recent years kinship foster care has been a growing phenomenon. Little research exists about the views of individual of Mexican descent towards kinship care.

The Case Of Food Lion Versus Abc News: The Anatomy Of A Public Relations Crisis And The Use Of Counter-Attack Strategies, Steven Duanef Case

Theses Digitization Project

As the popularity of news magazine format television programs increase, companies can find themselves in the middle of a public relations crisis. Although a very attractive alternative, counter-attack public relations can be very dangerous and have serious repercussions if not handled properly.

Relationships Between Family Environment, Psychological Maltreatment, And Well-Being And Symptoms, Rhonda Kay Alvarez

Theses Digitization Project

An examination of the relationships between family environment, psychological maltreatment, subjective well-being and psychological distress. Certain family environments may be more at risk for engaging in psychological maltreatment than others.

Promoting Creative English Teaching Using Chinese Culture For Elementary Schooling In Taiwan, Ya-Chi Lee

Theses Digitization Project

To make English an interesting subject for elementary school students, teachers need to know what material attracts students, how to motivate students, and how to release students' creativity. Therefore, This project incorporates the concepts of multiple intelligences, motivation, culture and language, and development of creativity to provide a model for promoting creative English teaching in the elementary schools of Taiwan. In addition, the content of the unit, based on Chinese culture and the comparison of Chinese and American cultures, is an innovative curriculum designed to motivate students to learn English.

An Exploratory Study Of Foster Care Emanicipation In An Adult Population: Home Again, Home Again, Elizabeth Waldon, Debbie Ann Davis

Theses Digitization Project

This qualitative study explored the foster care emanicipation experience of adults who had "aged out" of the foster care system. This study found that foster care had negative impacts on participants' ability to form attachments while in foster care and in their adult relationships.

High Technology Cargo Theft: A New Multibillion Dollar Criminal Industry, John Robert Yakstas

Theses Digitization Project

The central theme of this study is to explore the growth and causes of a relatively new form of "property crime" - the large scale theft of high technology products while the products are in transit from the point of manufacture to the point of market (retail stores, end users). For the purpose of this study, high technology products may be defined as computers, computer monitors, computer hard drives, microchips and other computer peripherals.

Financial Abuse Of Elders, April Lashawn Thomas-Holmes

Theses Digitization Project

The proposed research study explored the extent and nature of financial abuse crimes amongst elders in San Bernardino County. This study utilized a descriptive research method. This study identified characteristics of victims and perpetrators, contributing factors associated with financial abuse, the degree of trauma an elder will experience depending on the type of financial crime committed. This study will provide an overview of the different types of financial abuse cases reported and determine if there is a significant difference and/or similarities of these types of crimes committed against male and female elderly in San Bernardino County.

School Retention And Academic Self-Efficacy With Elementary Students, Cheryl Anne Spiro, Karen Monique Frazier

Theses Digitization Project

The significance of this project was to incorporate specific tasks into a classroom setting that would be used to enhance retained student's self-regulatory efficacy. The interns hypothesized that group interventions could help children who were retained to increase their belief in themselves and their abilities.

A Survey Of Client Satisfaction With Agency Services Provided By Trinity Children And Family Services, Jose De Jesus Quiroz

Theses Digitization Project

The study explores and describes the satisfaction that clients placed at Trinity Children and Family Services have with the agency's therapeutic services. Therapeutic services in this case refers to the therapy that the residents receive from their individual and group therapists, and their interactions with the unit case manager/dorm supervisor and unit counselors.

Participant Perceived Satisfaction With The Jobs And Employment Services Department Multi-Service Unit, Catherine Louise Ogitani

Theses Digitization Project

This research project was an assessment of the client satisfaction with a newly developed multi-service unit (MSU) for "hard-to-serve" welfare recipients in San Bernardino, California.

The Influence Of Job Type, Information Provided, Test Type, And Test Performance On Applicant Reactions To Personnel Selection Tests, Michelle Renae Schulz

Theses Digitization Project

The evolution of the Systems Model approach to personnel selection marks the emergence of the relationship between the organization and the applicant. It has made organizations become increasingly aware of the potential influence of applicant reactions to selection procedures.

Healthcare Providers' Experience Of Chronic Grief In A Pediatric Subacute Facility, William Andrew Sacks

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was: (1) to evaluate the level of grief experienced by healthcare providers in a pediatric subacute facility, (2) to compare the levels of grief between different groups of healthcare providers (Certified Nurses' Aides, Licensed Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners), and (3) to describe the personality/demographic factors that influence a healthcare provider's ability to cope effectively with compound grief.

The Representations Of Masculinities In 1920s American Literature: Ernest Hemingway And Willa Cather, Omar Agustin Moran

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis examines how masculinity is attained through various displays of violence, ambivalence, heterosexuality, and sentimentality in the works of Ernest Hemingway and Willa Cather.

Attitudes And Practices Of Corporal Punishment With Ethnicity And Religiosity As Predictive Variables, Denise Rodriguez, Allen Kay Sackett

Theses Digitization Project

This study explores the relationship between ethnicity and level of religiosity, and parental or caregiver practices of physical punishment as a discipline style.

Professional English Communication Training For English For Specific Purposes, Galon Anthony Melendy

Theses Digitization Project

This project addresses the need for effective English training for speakers of other languages who are engaged in professional careers.

Morale And The Mental Health Worker: Burnout In The Department Of Behavioral Health, Karen Lee Banker

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Social Welfare Policy And The Crisis Of Hunger, Karen Bolesworth, Susan Tufts

Theses Digitization Project

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 has lead to reduced welfare assistance to the needy. This thesis analyzes how families have become increasingly homeless and hungry during the welfare reform years.

The Impact Of Siblings And Parenting Style On Social Skill Development In Young Adult Females, Genevieve Cordero Arca

Theses Digitization Project

"The purpose of the current study was to examine the effects of parenting style and having vs. not having siblings on social skill development."

Development Of Russian Commercial Banks And Financial Crisis Of 1998, Anna Barc

Theses Digitization Project

This report describes the development of commercial banks in Russia and role of government and Central Bank in advance of Russian financial system.

Promoting Listening Strategies Use In Elementary English As A Foreign Language Computer-Assisted Learning Environment, Makiko Kojima

Theses Digitization Project

In Japan, English education in elementary schools is still in the process of innovation. The purpose of this project is to seek the most appropriate and effective way for elementary-level students to acquire listening skills in a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environment.

Elder Care Based Work-Family Conflict: Antecedents And Outcomes, Jaime Lynn Barrah

Theses Digitization Project

Examing the antecedents and outcomes of elder care based work-family conflict, - presenting family interference with work and work interference with family as major components.

Factors Influencing Social Workers Commitment To The Field Of Gerontology, Susan Savella Cole, Teresa Marie Alarcon

Theses Digitization Project

Due to the impending "elder boom" the need for gerontological social workers is increasing. This study examined what attracted workers to enter this field and what motivates them to stay. The research also focused on the relationship between the social worker's commitment and their perceived need for training and education in the field of gerontology.

Integrating Public Relations Into Marketing Strategies In The State Of Qatar, Hamad Faleh Al-Hajri

Theses Digitization Project

This study investigates the prevalence of public relations in Qatar's private sector and assesses the marketing manager's awareness of and attitude towards public relations.

Intimacy Perceptions & Sexual Attitudes Of Recovering Alcoholics, Kathy Caviness Fair

Theses Digitization Project

This study's objective was to research viewpoints on intimacy and sexuality among recovering alcholics.

Competence In Communication For Esl/Efl Speaking Curriculum, Somi Shin

Theses Digitization Project

This project provides a background on English instruction in Korea and features a literature review that builds theoretical aspects of this project. This project also presents a model of communicative competence applied to the speaking process which incorporates the application of speaking strategies.

Perceptions Of Gender Socialization Among African-American Female Caretakers, Cherise Michelle Carpenter

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.