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Predictors Of Recidivism For Offenders With Mental Illness And Substance Use Disorders, Linda Buckmon Jan 2015

Predictors Of Recidivism For Offenders With Mental Illness And Substance Use Disorders, Linda Buckmon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental illness and substance use disorders have been determined to be leading predictors for recidivism among criminal offenders in the United States who are released to community supervision. Women make up an increasing in percentage of this criminal justice population; however, few studies have explored the role that gender plays in determining men and women's recidivism. Offender's education, employment, and peer association have also been reported to be predictors increasing the likelihood of recidivism among criminal offenders. This study was designed to determine if gender, mental illness, substance use disorder, employment, education, and peer association predicted recidivism. Differential association theory …

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Police Perceptions And Decision Making Related To Domestic Minors Trafficked Through Prostitution, Donna Sue Belin Jan 2015

Police Perceptions And Decision Making Related To Domestic Minors Trafficked Through Prostitution, Donna Sue Belin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In spite of a paradigm shift redefining domestic minors trafficked through prostitution as victims instead of criminal offenders, many police officers experience uncertainty in the way they evaluate the nature of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) and assess the culpability status of prostituted minors. This problem often results in revictimizing children and hindering their ability to access needed services. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore police officers' perceptions of minors engaged in prostitution and derive an understanding of the experiences, beliefs, and values that underlie these perceptions. The study also focused on how these factors influence …

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Interagency Coordination Of Security Operations In A Large U.S. Seaport, Edmund Levy Jan 2015

Interagency Coordination Of Security Operations In A Large U.S. Seaport, Edmund Levy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Protecting U.S. transportation hubs against a wide variety of security threats, while avoiding undue interference with the normal operations of the hubs, is one of the greatest challenges facing security agencies. The problem addressed in this study was the limited information on the contributing factors to seaport security. The purpose of this case study was to explore issues that can inhibit efficiency of security agency operation and collaboration and to identify actions that have enhanced collaboration. Based on theories of organizational development, leadership, and security tradecraft, this study examined the activities related to maintenance of security at a large California …

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Infidelity, Trust, Commitment, And Marital Satisfaction Among Military Wives During Husbands' Deployment, Myriam Levesque Mccray Jan 2015

Infidelity, Trust, Commitment, And Marital Satisfaction Among Military Wives During Husbands' Deployment, Myriam Levesque Mccray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Over 1.5 million U.S. soldiers have deployed oversees since the beginning of the War on Terror in 2001; consequently, spouses are faced with new physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. Many researchers have documented the effects of deployment on marriages and families. However, few researchers have explored the correlates of trust, marital commitment, and marital satisfaction for wives during deployment. This quantitative study, grounded in risk and resilience theory and interdependence theory, used a web-based survey to investigate the relationship between perceived likelihood of spousal infidelity, trust, marital commitment, and marital satisfaction in a sample of 127 military wives whose husbands …

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The Relationship Between Social Intelligence And Hearing Loss, Deborah Finken Jan 2015

The Relationship Between Social Intelligence And Hearing Loss, Deborah Finken

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study was an exploration of adults with long-term hearing loss (LTHL) and how it may relate to social intelligence (SI) proficiency. The outcome of this study was intended to illuminate a gap in the literature, namely, the manner in which those with long-term LTHL were able to understand social situations and communicate with others when auditory comprehension was limited. A quantitative nonexperimental method was used that provided the Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) to a group of 66 adults with LTHL who were diagnosed with hearing loss as children, as well as a group of 70 adults with no …

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Evaluating Success Factors In Implementing E-Maintenance In Maintenance, Repair, And Overhaul (Mro) Organizations, Peter Rocky Toves Jan 2015

Evaluating Success Factors In Implementing E-Maintenance In Maintenance, Repair, And Overhaul (Mro) Organizations, Peter Rocky Toves

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite more than a decade-long process to transition aircraft maintenance practices from paper-to electronic-based systems, some organizations remain unable to complete this transition. Researchers have indicated that while organizations have invested resources in technology improvements, there remains a limited understanding of the factors that contribute to effectively managing technology-enabled change. The purpose of this case study was to identify and explore socio-technical (ST) factors that inhibit an effective transition from a paper-based system to an electronic-based system for aircraft maintenance. A conceptual model applying theories of change management, technology acceptance, systems thinking, and ST theory informed the research. Thirteen participants …

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Predictors Of Community Supervision Failures Among Female Offenders, Fayola Wolfe Jan 2015

Predictors Of Community Supervision Failures Among Female Offenders, Fayola Wolfe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study explored the predictors of community supervision failures amongst female offenders in the United States criminal justice system. Female offenders have, in comparison with male offenders, particular challenges for community reintegration. This study used the relational theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to investigate the effects of childhood trauma on adult female offenders' behaviors, including substance use disorder and mental health issues. Secondary archival data were obtained from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's AUTO Screener and Supervision and Management Automated Record Tracking System; this data pool included information on 1,085 female offenders who had served at …

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A Phenomenological Study Of The Experience Of Counseling For Women With Addictions, Jennifer Karin Londgren Jan 2015

A Phenomenological Study Of The Experience Of Counseling For Women With Addictions, Jennifer Karin Londgren

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This qualitative study explores the experience of counseling for women with addiction issues. Six women with varying ethnic and racial backgrounds between the ages of 24-44 years old participated in the study. Each woman was diagnosed with a substance use disorder and had to have participated in at least five counseling sessions to be included in the study. The study utilized a phenomenological methodology, which seeks to understand the core essence of the phenomenon of counseling itself. Each woman was interviewed once for at least 45 minutes and two women were interviewed twice. These interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and …

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An Investigation Of Compromise Across Political Parties, Jarryd T. Willis Jan 2015

An Investigation Of Compromise Across Political Parties, Jarryd T. Willis

Psychology Dissertations - Archive

The debt ceiling crisis of 2011, the government shutdown of 2013, and the extension of partisanship past the water's edge into Ukrainian-Russian and Israeli-Iranian politics are all recent examples of how polarized American politics has become. Despite the growing desire and necessity for more compromise in American politics, "the systematic study of compromise remains surprisingly under-developed" (Bellamy, Kornprobst, & Reh, 2012). The purpose of this dissertation was to test the premise that citizens create congress, and therefore citizens who value compromise could incentivize more integrative negotiations than citizens who only want their representative to adhere to their values. Using the …

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Characterization Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Posttraumatic Growth: Common Determinants And Associations, Daniel Tebbe Jan 2015

Characterization Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Posttraumatic Growth: Common Determinants And Associations, Daniel Tebbe

Psychology Theses - Archive

The current study sought to examine common determinants of posttraumatic stress posttraumatic growth. Specifically, it sought to determine whether common factors may differentially predict PTS and PTG. A longitudinal examination of lung cancer patients was utilized, consisting of three time points. The factors examined included both stable (unmodifiable) and amenable predictors. It was found that while the stable predictors did not significantly predict either PTS or PTG, two of the amenable predictors did differentially predict PTS and PTG. These were the quality of one's primary source of social support and patients' cognitive appraisal of their illness. Specifically, the better the …

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Using Isotope Analysis To Understand The Interaction Between Migration And Burial At The Eastern Structure Of Group 1 At Actuncan, A Maya Archaeological Site In Belize, Destiny Micklin Jan 2015

Using Isotope Analysis To Understand The Interaction Between Migration And Burial At The Eastern Structure Of Group 1 At Actuncan, A Maya Archaeological Site In Belize, Destiny Micklin

Sociology & Anthropology Theses - Archive

Strontium, oxygen, and carbon isotope ratios for seven individuals buried at the eastern shrine of Group 1 at Actuncan were analyzed in an attempt to elucidate the relationship between natal origin, burial location, and mortuary patterns. These data were correlated with archaeological evidence of burial practices to better understand who was interred at this ritually significant space. Results indicate that none of the individuals sampled could be identified as originating outside the Belize River Valley. Burials 7-1 and 9-1 had strontium and oxygen isotope ratios closest to expected values for the area surrounding Actuncan and the Upper Belize River Valley. …

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Rebound Hardness Results For Raw Material Located Near Pinnacle Point, South Africa And The Implications Thereof, Christopher M. Shelton Jan 2015

Rebound Hardness Results For Raw Material Located Near Pinnacle Point, South Africa And The Implications Thereof, Christopher M. Shelton

Sociology & Anthropology Theses - Archive

The focus of this study is to test our ability to glean ancient human behavioral ecology data through a specific form of raw material mechanical properties testing. Through the quantitative analysis of raw material in regards to knapping quality (hereafter referred to as knappability), collection processes and choice patterns of a study group can be inferred. More precisely, this study serves to test the viability of the use of the Schmidt hammer as a means of determining knappability, with the area in and around Pinnacle Point (Western Cape, South Africa) as the focus area and silcrete and quartzite as the …

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"If The Hells Are Not Empty": A Framework For A Buddhist Critical Social Theory, John M. Yowell Jan 2015

"If The Hells Are Not Empty": A Framework For A Buddhist Critical Social Theory, John M. Yowell

Sociology & Anthropology Theses - Archive

Marx's eleventh Thesis on Feuerbach, which stands immortalized as his epitaph, draws a clear line in the sand between the descriptive philosophy of antiquity and the necessarily prescriptive character which he hoped would mark the philosophers and theorists of modernity; a modernity characterized by rampant alienation and exploitation, income inequality, false consciousness, and suffering on a global scale. Modern critical theory, in its attempt to understand these conditions has grown in scope to include innumerable topics from animal rights to pornography. It has also brought into its fold many distinct disciplines from which it may draw insight into the societies …

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Factors That Contribute To The Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Attitudes, And Behaviors Regarding Sickle Cell Disease Among College Students, Marcella Williams-Smith Jan 2015

Factors That Contribute To The Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Attitudes, And Behaviors Regarding Sickle Cell Disease Among College Students, Marcella Williams-Smith

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

SCD and Thalassemia are considered the two major Hemoglobin Disorders, and have recently been declared a global health problem by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite SCD being a global health issue, the United States (US) still focuses on treatment and management of the disease rather than prevention. The overall purpose of this study was to assess the factors that contribute to knowledge, health beliefs, and attitudes about SCD, and screening behaviors among college students to provide pertinent information for SCD prevention. A non-experimental, cross-sectional research design using a convenience sample of college students was used for this study. Descriptive …

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Predictors Of Timing In Hospice Utilization: The Role Of Family In The Decision For Hospice Care, Cara Lynn Wallace Jan 2015

Predictors Of Timing In Hospice Utilization: The Role Of Family In The Decision For Hospice Care, Cara Lynn Wallace

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

Patients and families coping with a terminal illness are faced with a number of decisions over the course of their disease. The decision to continue further treatment versus utilization of a palliative approach, such as hospice, is often one of the most difficult and complex. There are many barriers to hospice care, causing the service to be underutilized. Family is a significant force in patients' choice for palliative care and patients place greater importance on communications related to end-of-life care with their family than with health care professionals. However, dying remains a taboo conversation, a key barrier to end-of-life care. …

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The Adoption Of Restorative Justice As A State Policy Response To Criminal Justice Concerns: A Mixed Methods Inquiry, Shannon Marie Sliva Jan 2015

The Adoption Of Restorative Justice As A State Policy Response To Criminal Justice Concerns: A Mixed Methods Inquiry, Shannon Marie Sliva

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

Over the past two decades, 32 states have enacted legislation supporting the use of restorative justice as crime response. The purpose of this study is to explore the contexts in which restorative justice has been adopted as a policy solution for juveniles and adults by answering the following questions: (1) Are internal characteristics of American states correlated with the adoption of restorative justice legislation between 1988 and 2014? (2) How have social, economic, political, or other factors promoted or impeded the adoption of restorative justice legislation in key states? This study uses a convergent-parallel mixed-methods approach to develop an empirically …

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Urbanization Versus Sanitation: Exploring The Effectiveness Of Social Indicators On Reducing The Infant Mortality Rate In Developing Countries, Leslie M. Andringa Jan 2015

Urbanization Versus Sanitation: Exploring The Effectiveness Of Social Indicators On Reducing The Infant Mortality Rate In Developing Countries, Leslie M. Andringa

Social Work Theses - Archive

Despite numerous health gains around the globe, reducing infant mortality continues to be a central Millennium Development Goal. Low- and middle-income countries continue to transition epidemiologically, prompting international investments and a transferring of ideas, technology, and influences into developing nations’ systems. In this systematic way, along with capital and social aid, the translation of knowledge and values are passed. As globalization persists in an ever-changing world, and urbanization efforts receive more assistance funding than sanitation improvements, this paper aims to explore which is the most effective approach for reducing the infant mortality rate (IMR) in developing countries. Indicators from a …

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Cyber Abuse And College Students: New Risk Factors In Intimate Partner Violence, S. Elizabeth Wick Jan 2015

Cyber Abuse And College Students: New Risk Factors In Intimate Partner Violence, S. Elizabeth Wick

Social Work Theses - Archive

Intimate partner violence has far-ranging consequences that affect every aspect of society. While much research has been done to examine the risk factors and demographics for physical violence, realization is growing that psychological and emotional violence may also cause significant harm to its victims. New technologies such as cell phones and computers have enabled perpetrators to intimidate, isolate, and stalk their victims in new and damaging ways. Certain populations such as college students are thought to be at particular risk for the effects of this type of intimate partner violence for several reasons, including their high risk for physical violence …

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Adhd And Hearing Loss: A Study Examing The Co-Occurrence Of The Two Disorders, Jennifer Amanda Sibley Jan 2015

Adhd And Hearing Loss: A Study Examing The Co-Occurrence Of The Two Disorders, Jennifer Amanda Sibley

Social Work Theses - Archive

This paper will present information obtained from a nationwide dataset on the incidence of co-occurring Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and hearing loss. These disorders are frequently studied separately, but there is a lack of research on the co-occurrence of the disorders. A secondary data analysis was conducted in order to answer four primary research questions: 1) What are the demographic characteristics of children who have co-occurring HL and ADHD? 2) Is the incidence of ADHD co-occurring with HL higher than the expected incidence of ADHD for this population based on general U.S. prevalence? 3) Among those with past or current …

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Implications Of Assessor Ratings Of Feedback Seeking And Receptivity Behaviors On 360° Ratings Of Worthy Leadership And Performance, Aaron D. Friedman Jan 2015

Implications Of Assessor Ratings Of Feedback Seeking And Receptivity Behaviors On 360° Ratings Of Worthy Leadership And Performance, Aaron D. Friedman

Psychology Dissertations - Archive

A study was conducted to evaluate the role of a feedback-orientation-like construct (Behavioral Feedback Focus) in predicting worthy leadership, performance, and developmental outcomes in a sample of leaders who had undergone executive assessment and coaching at Irving, TX-based Leadership Worth Following, LLC. Results of the study suggest that a construct similar to feedback orientation, Behavioral Feedback Focus, is implicitly measured by the Worthy Leadership Model, and that this construct is both conceptually and empirically related to the Capacity, Commitment, and Character to lead. Assessor ratings of Behavioral Feedback Focus were found to be related to 360° outcomes including ratings of …

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Representative Bureaucracy And The Indirect Effects Of Substantive Co-Worker Representation, Nita Clark Jan 2015

Representative Bureaucracy And The Indirect Effects Of Substantive Co-Worker Representation, Nita Clark

Public Affairs Dissertations - Archive

The theory of representative bureaucracy has been suggested as an equity oriented tool that could work to alter the negative aspects of majority rule. Ongoing debates over the best way to ensure and enhance equity for underrepresented groups continue to question the value of representative bureaucracy as it has concentrated on passive (descriptive) and active representation. Such representation where administrators look like the clientele they are serving and subsequently work to generate outcomes for those clients certainly has value. However it is not a certainty that a bureaucrat sharing a similar traits as the group being served (passive representation) will …

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The Initiation Process And Factors Associated With Adolescent Female Gang Membership, Clara Saavedra Jan 2015

The Initiation Process And Factors Associated With Adolescent Female Gang Membership, Clara Saavedra

Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses - Archive

This study sought to address the numerous internal and external factors associated with gang membership among adolescent females as well as the various ways females are initiated into the gang subculture. Motivations and initiation rites were determined based on a series of audio-recorded focus group interviews conducted on 16 female gang members from the North Texas region. The purpose was to identify internal/external factors as well as initiation methods in order to develop programs to reduce or prevent female gang membership.

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Identity Reconstruction As Shiduers: Narratives From Chinese Older Adults Who Lost Their Only Child, Yongqiang Zheng, Thomas Lawson Jan 2015

Identity Reconstruction As Shiduers: Narratives From Chinese Older Adults Who Lost Their Only Child, Yongqiang Zheng, Thomas Lawson

Faculty Publications - College of Social Work

The purpose of this qualitative study was to illustrate how the identity of Chinese older adults who lost their only child changed after the traumatic event in the context of unique culture and policy settings. The individuals studied were 14 adults over the age of 50. Each respondent was interviewed concerning his or her post-loss experiences. Results indicated that these bereaved parents are not only deeply impacted by the loss of the most loved one, but are also stigmatized by the culture and victimized by the one-child policy. The collective identity as shiduer is defined not only by personal grief …

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015 Jan 2015

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2015

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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