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Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to investigate what factors social workers' perceive to contribute to re-entry rates of children after successful reunification with their families.

What Effect Does Information Technology Have On The Elderly And Their Family (S), Tom Allen Harrell

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to find definitive changes within the dynamics of friendships and families in relation to the questions of information and communication technology (ICT) use and how it affects social capital of the elderly and their families and friends. What is now considered ordinary operations such as dialing, texting, photographing, gaming, email and voice mail, downloading, etc., is not viewed as ordinary forms of communication by some people and particularly, not by portions of the elderly population.

Child Sexual Abuse And Adult Attachment Styles, Carey Anne Soares

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to explore the association between child sexual abuse and the effects on adult attachment style to romantic partners. Because the effects of abuse can be carried into adulthood, this study evaluates whether or not being sexually abused as a child has long lasting effects on attachment styles in adulthood. Participants in this study included male and female students from California State University, San Bernardino. Questionaires related to child sexual abuse and adult attachment style to a romantic partner were administered.

Evaluating Integrated Treatment Of Co-Occurring Disorders Throughout San Bernardino And Riverside County, Joseph Hugo Bermudez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders by examing the dual diagnosis programs currently available throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County.

High School Gay-Straight Alliances And Adult Lesbian, Gay, Bisxual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning And Intersex Resilence, Monique Quitoriano Manriquez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between being part of a Gay- Straight Alliance during high school and a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQQI) individual's resilience. The results of this research can benefit not only members of the LGBTQQI community but also schools, the students themselves who may suffer, organizations and supporters of this community.

Perceptions Of Self-Care Among Mental Health Professionals: A Needs Assessment, Perla Del Rosario Lang

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to collect and analyze data obtained frommental health professionals in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of self-care among mental health professionals, across various organizations. It will benefit administrators, social workers and consumers.

Dispositional Predictors Of Psychological Contract Perceptions, Karen Louise Grab

Theses Digitization Project

This study seeks to look at the impact of dispositional factors, specifically the Big 5 personality traits, on psychological contracts. Using a series of multiple regressions and moderated linear regressions, this study analyzed the predictive value of personality traits on psychological contract type, breach and violation, and whether exchange or creditor ideologies moderate these relationships. This study consisted of 223 adult, full-time employees who worked at least 30 hours per week and had been with their current organization for at least 6 months. The sample observed and analyzed were recruited through online requests via social networking websites and via email.

Eco-Math: Creating A Model Curriculum For Teaching Mathematics In The Context Of Environmental Education, Christina Joy Merz

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of developing this project was to show teachers that environmental education themes and activities can be effectively integrated with mathematics concepts in upper elementary and middle school classroom settings. Teachers are expected to meet with increased demands, state and national standards, and raise the levels of student achievement, yet they are given few resources with which to do so.

Investigating Gender Bias In The Ratings Of College Applicants, Candice Danielle Davis

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to reexamine the Goldberg Paradigm and the Gender Role Congruity Theory in the academic setting. The present study was interested in examining the attitudes of both male and female evaluators in the college setting. The presented study also predicted that the self-evaluations of the participants would vary due to the application they evaluated. The study manipulated gender and major (math, business, English literature, and art) as independent variables in the mock applications. Data was collected from undergraduate students. After reading the mock applications, participants would complete a survey.

Paradoxical Behavior Effects Of Dopamine Receptor Inactivation In Preweanling Rats: Role Of The Dorsal Striatum, Taleen Siran Der-Ghazarian

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis was to: a) investigate the effects of intrastriatally administered N-ethoxycarbonyl-2ethoxy-1, 2-dihydroquinoline (EEDQ) on nonselective dopamine agonists (NPA) -induced locomotor activity in preweanling and adult rats; b) determine which dopamine receptor subtype (D1- or D2-like) is responsible for modulating EEDQ's paradoxical behavioral effects in preweanling rats; and c) examine the magnitude of EEDQ-induced D1- and D2-like receptor inactivation in both adult and preweanling rats. Subjects were 252 male and female rat pups of Sprague-Dawley descent (Charles River Laboratories, Hollister, CA, USA), born and raised at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).

Prospective Teachers Of English Learners' Error Detection In Oral Output Of Nonnative English Speakers, Begüm Yengel

Theses Digitization Project

This project is designed to present the extent to which native English speakers (NESs) and nonnative English speakers NNESs) detect errors in NNESs' oral output. It also aims to shed light on the error of perception of participants from different first-language (L1) backgrounds, and intends to uncover the possible underlying reasons of the variations in their detection rates.

Self-Efficacy Among Parents Of Children With Autism As A Function Of Length Of Time In Home-Based Applied Behavioral Analysis Treatment, Carmen Maria Ruiz-Ochoa

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to explore parental self-efficacy among parents of children with autism receiving home-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (A.B.A.) treatment. Applied Behavioral Analysis (A.B.A.) is defined as the use of information acquired through the science of observable behavior analysis to facilitate the improvement of behaviors that are socially important. Twenty-one mothers and eight fathers of children with autism receiving home- based (A.B.A.) treatment services from a southern California non-public agency participated in this project. Participating parents completed three questionnaires: a socio-demographic measure, the Self-Efficacy for Parenting Task Index - (SEPTI), and the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Second …

Family Caregivers Of Adults With Brain Trauma And Long-Term Disability: A Legal Risk For Caregivers, La Shunda Zajuana West

Theses Digitization Project

This research studied the various demands on caregivers of adult family members diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, (TBI), including behavioral issues that interfere with in-home care. The aim was to study caregivers' experiences and behaviors associated with quality in-home care on both a positive and negative dimension.

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.

Study To Identify Indicators Of Suicidal Ideation And Its Relation To Self-Perceived Quality Of Life Among Select Populations Of The Physically Disabled, Nicholas Joseph Ballew

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to explore cognitive variables in select populations of the physically disabled to detect suicidal ideation. In contrast to the majority of studies focusing mainly on physical or vegetative symptomology, this study focused purely on the cognitive, emotional, psychosocial aspects of schema leading up to suicidal ideation. The purpose of this project will be an attempt to implement the use of a cognitive tool aimed at physically disabled populations and place this tool in the hands of professionals, physicians and loved ones to the affect of identifying and reducing suicidal ideation within this population. The …

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

Theses Digitization Project

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 …

Communication Technologies And Their Effect On Adolescents, Fabian Valdez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to see how substantial the effect of technology has been and will be on current and future generations' relationships. Communication technology is widely available from urban centers to rural farmsteads, and this socializing via the internet has become commonplace in many circles. What society has yet to understand is how this move into the digital world is affecting the quality of interpersonal relationships.

Characteristics And Case Outcomes Of Families That Participate In Team Decision Making, Veronica Mendez Lopez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to identify the demographics, case characteristics, and outcomes of families that participate in Team Decision Making (TDM) within the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division. The study used secondary data from Riverside County Child Welfare System/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) and Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) databases. Data was collected from 2253 families that first entered CWS and participated in TDM between the years 2008-2012.

Graduate Social Work Students' Attitudes About The Use Of Social Networking Sites In Social Work And The Possible Ethical Implications Of Such Use, Christina Irene Dillon

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was to investigate graduate social work students' attitudes about the use of social media in social work and the possible ethical implications of such use. The study used an exploratory quantitative survey design with self-administered questionnaires. Data was collected from 56 graduate social work students at California State University, San Bernardino.

Usability Of Unproctored Internet Testing: Needs Of Older Applicants, Leslie Ann Hagen

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to contribute to bridging the gap between research and practice by investigating the particular usability and design issues that impact applicant perceptions when using unproctored testing, particularly the potentially unique reactions of older applicants. Age was also used as a variable to determine if it moderates applicant perceptions of procedural justice, organizational attraction and intentions toward the organization when taking an unproctored test.

The Political Economy Of Mass Printing: Legitimacy And Technological Change In The Ottoman Empire, Metin M. Coşgel, Thomas J. Miceli, Jared Rubin

Economics Faculty Articles and Research

New technologies have not always been greeted with full enthusiasm. Although the Ottomans were quick to adopt advancements in military technology, they waited almost three centuries to sanction printing in Ottoman Turkish (in Arabic characters). Printing spread relatively rapidly throughout Europe following the invention of the printing press in 1450 despite resistance by interest groups and temporary restrictions in some countries. We explain differential reaction to technology through a political economy approach centered on the legitimizing relationships between rulers and their agents (e.g., military, religious, or secular authorities). The Ottomans regulated the printing press heavily to prevent the loss it …

Columbia Chronicle (2012-2013) Media Kit, Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

The Columbia Chronicle's 2012-2013 Media Kit. This issue is 24 pages.

Columbia Chronicle (08/2012 - Supplement), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

A special edition of the student newspaper from Summer 2012 entitled The Columbia Chronicle presents Orientation Guide 2012. This issue is 40 pages.

Infusing Information Literacy Language Into The Wpa Outcomes Statement For Fyc, Kathy E. Clarke, Michael X. Moghtader

Libraries

No abstract provided.

Self Vs. Organizational Employment: The Neglected Case Of Positive Spillover, David J. Prottas

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Self-employment is presented as enabling people to better balance their work and family roles but research on its effectiveness is equivocal. We collected survey data from 280 self- and organizationally-employed certified public accountants and conducted a multivariate analysis comparing positive spillover and conflict between the two groups.The self-employed reported less work-to-family conflict with no differences with respect to family-to-work conflict or positive spillovers. However, there were different patterns between male and female subsamples: self-employed males experienced less conflict and more positive spillover than male employees, whereas self-employed females had less of one form of conflict but more of the other.

The Rock Art Of The Blood Of The Ancestors Grotto (11sa557): The Archaeology Of Religious Theater, Lenville J. Stelle

Anthropology Faculty Scholarship

11SA557 is a pictographic rock art site in the Hill Section of southern Illinois. To date, 33 icons, both simple and complex, have been identified. The distinctive biophysical qualities of the site have compelled an interpretation that it was in some fundamental sense “female.” Ethnohistorical and ethnographic explorations inform a treatment of 11SA557 as a religious theater where female puberty ceremonies of the Dhegiha Sioux were performed. Exploitation likely dates to the Protohistoric period. Twenty-one elements of religious theater are explored archaeologically and ethnographically. The application of the heuristic model of religious theater afforded a measureable enhancement of the understanding …

Mozambique's "Land Grab": Exploring Approaches To Elite Policymaking And Neoliberal Reform, Hannah Wittmeyer

Political Science Student Work

Large-scale farmland acquisitions in Africa – widely known as “land grabbing” – have increased dramatically over the past few years. By the end of 2011, governments negotiating these leases transferred over 50 million hectares of fertile land to foreign investors. Alarmed by the implications of food and bio-fuel crops being grown and exported from food-insecure states, international media and activist organizations have used “neo-colonialism” as an epithet to describe the wave of investments – implying exploitation by foreign powers and corporate interests.

This contribution instead analyzes “land grabbing” from a competing perspective. I begin by asking why African states choose …

Power And The Polis: A Study In Macintyrean State Theory, Benjamin Sehnert

Classics Student Work

Alasdair MacIntyre’s theory of the state is often viewed by critics as being unnecessarily hostile to modern political arrangements, particularly the modern state. However, many critics of MacIntyre do not argue on MacIntyre’s own terms, that is, they argue from distinctly modern positions. The first section of the thesis will be devoted to explaining why such criticisms of MacIntyrean state theory are bound to fail or at least be easily dismissed. I will discuss in particular MacIntyre’s theory of tradition-dependent rationality and how one must work to develop an idea within a tradition rather than attacking it from the outside. …

Veterans Court: Towards The Implementation Of A Collaborative Justice Model In San Luis Obispo County, Daniel Smee

Continuing Education (CAPSTONE)

Veterans’ treatment courts represent an emerging trend across the country of collaborative justice designed to deal with criminal justice issues stemming from problems linked to military service. This approach places the veteran in VA (Veterans Affairs) treatment programs as a diversion from incarceration. There are few such courts in California (nine) largely in non-rural counties. This study investigated two rural counties, Tulare and Santa Barbara with Veterans courts to develop a model for such a court in San Luis Obispo County. Early recidivism data at the one-year point for Tulare County showed a zero percent rate of criminal behavior (12 …

Bike Sharing As Alternative Transportation At Bridgewater State University, Jennifer Ashley

Undergraduate Review

This research project examined the feasibility of a bike share program as an effective form of alternative transportation at Bridgewater State University. Bike share models were developed, first, by brainstorming with key members of the BSU campus and surrounding community. Next, three New England colleges with bike share programs were explored to determine how they structured their programs and overcame their challenges. Lastly, the BSU community was surveyed to assess potential interest and usage in bike sharing. The results stated that 84% of total participants were interested in a bike share program with 50% reporting they would use it eleven …