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Perceptions Of Mental Health Services Among Marines, Leslie Marie Belt, Leslie Paul Schellbach
Perceptions Of Mental Health Services Among Marines, Leslie Marie Belt, Leslie Paul Schellbach
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the beliefs and attitudes of United States Marines towards mental health services.
An Assessment Of Foster Youth And The California High School Exit Exam, Michael Lynn Edwards Jr., Brandon Bowman Thayn
An Assessment Of Foster Youth And The California High School Exit Exam, Michael Lynn Edwards Jr., Brandon Bowman Thayn
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify possible variables that may contribute to a foster child's passing or failing of the California High School Exit Exam.
Disproportion Of African American Children In Child Welfare System Crisis, Pamela Janice Jones
Disproportion Of African American Children In Child Welfare System Crisis, Pamela Janice Jones
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of the Structured Decision-Making (SDM) tool affects the disproportion of African American children accounted for in Riverside County Child Welfare System.
Preventing Burnout Among Clinicians, Mandy Renee Miller
Preventing Burnout Among Clinicians, Mandy Renee Miller
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to identify factors that protect social workers and other clinicians from experiencing burnout. Many things contribute to job burnout among clinicians. Some examples of contributing factors include a shortage of government funding, heavy caseloads, and a lack of autonomy. However, this study will look at workplace factors that are more amendable to change in the agency's environment.
Spirituality In The Daily Lives Of African American Women, Denise Estell Holmes
Spirituality In The Daily Lives Of African American Women, Denise Estell Holmes
Theses Digitization Project
This research study was exploratory in nature and used a qualitative approach to learn firsthand from the intimate, personal and subjective experiences of African American women about the importance of spirituality and religiosity in their everyday lives.
The Effects Of Perceived Discrimination On Samoan Health, Shail Singh
The Effects Of Perceived Discrimination On Samoan Health, Shail Singh
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of perceived discrimination on Samoan health. This study employed purposive data collection and was conducted quantitatively using a questionnaire format, which measured everyday perceived discrimination, depression, and physical health.
A Needs Assessment Of The Homeless And The Lack Of Affordable Housing Programs For The Homeless, Susan Carol Parks
A Needs Assessment Of The Homeless And The Lack Of Affordable Housing Programs For The Homeless, Susan Carol Parks
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to interview the social workers that work with the homeless population within the Inland Empire. Explored were the social workers perceptions of and attitudes about the homeless population as well as hoping to understand the lack of housing for the homeless and to find out what can be done to provide housing for them.
Preferred Developmental Disabilties Among Prospective Adoptive Parents, Brooke Noelle Larson
Preferred Developmental Disabilties Among Prospective Adoptive Parents, Brooke Noelle Larson
Theses Digitization Project
This study was done to examine prospective adoptive parents' perceptions of one particular group of special needs children waiting for adoption: those children with developmental disabilities. The results will give social workers information that will help provide training and informational meetings to prosepctive parents in regard to the child's age and developmental disabilities.
Depression And Coping Among Hmong Refugees, May Vang
Depression And Coping Among Hmong Refugees, May Vang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of study was to explore depression among Hmong refugees and the ways they use their coping skills to deal with stressful life events.
Graffiti Art And Self-Identity: Leaving Their Mark, Lorenzo Martin Aguilar Valdez
Graffiti Art And Self-Identity: Leaving Their Mark, Lorenzo Martin Aguilar Valdez
Theses Digitization Project
This project focuses on graffiti art as not an unconstructive form of artwork as society might assume, but a way of coping and establishing an identity for youth mostly males who are searching for who they are.
Job Satisfaction Of Child Welfare Workers In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Susana Ramirez, Mirella Ochoa
Job Satisfaction Of Child Welfare Workers In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Susana Ramirez, Mirella Ochoa
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the research study was to assess the job satisfaction of child welfae workers specifically working for San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services.
Characteristics Of Independent Living Program Participants And Non-Independent Living Program Participants, Raymond Acevedo
Characteristics Of Independent Living Program Participants And Non-Independent Living Program Participants, Raymond Acevedo
Theses Digitization Project
This study identify foster youth characteristics that were more likely to lead to independent living program (ILP) participation against those foster youth who did not participate in ILPs.
Factors Participants Value In Breast Cancer Support Groups, Renee Lauren Jarvis
Factors Participants Value In Breast Cancer Support Groups, Renee Lauren Jarvis
Theses Digitization Project
This study used a qualitative research design to explore and identify, from participant's perspective, the aspects of a breast cancer support group that facilitate a quality experience of support.
Uncovering The Methadone Counseling Process Among Recovering And Non Recovering Chemical Dependency Counselors, Sara-Amanda Mccarthy, Jennifer Ann Palmersheim
Uncovering The Methadone Counseling Process Among Recovering And Non Recovering Chemical Dependency Counselors, Sara-Amanda Mccarthy, Jennifer Ann Palmersheim
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to uncover the methadone counseling process among recovering and non-recovering chemical dependency counselors by examining the concepts and techniques utilized throughout the counseling process. This study examined whether the recovery status of a counselor affected the counselor's theoretical addiction model and the concepts and techniques that were utilized throughout the counseling process.
Cognitive Coping And Depression In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Christine Viola Mccormick
Cognitive Coping And Depression In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Christine Viola Mccormick
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to examine specific coping methods used by the elderly as they adjust to the environment of a long-term care facility, and to examine the correlations between these coping methods and levels of depressive symptomatology.
Communicating With Elderly Mental Health Clients About Medication Concordance, Eva Mary Miller
Communicating With Elderly Mental Health Clients About Medication Concordance, Eva Mary Miller
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of communication with elderly mental health clients regarding medication concordance.
Factors That Contribute To Resiliency In Former Foster Youth, Deanna Nicole Reyes, Phillip Parra
Factors That Contribute To Resiliency In Former Foster Youth, Deanna Nicole Reyes, Phillip Parra
Theses Digitization Project
This research study focused on resilient, former foster youth. Given the vulnerabilities of children in foster care, what factors lead to participant resilience? Data was obtained from ten participants who were receiving independent living services in San Bernardino County.
Social Workers' Knowledge Of Substance Abuse, Mirta Escobedo Johnson
Social Workers' Knowledge Of Substance Abuse, Mirta Escobedo Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
This study was designed to determine how knowledgeable child welfare social workers are of substance abuse when working with substance abusing clients. The results indicated that social workers within San Bernardino County have competent levels of knowledge in substance abuse which allow them to provide appropriate services to the community members they serve.
Understanding The Knowledge Masters Of Social Work Student's Have In Regard To Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Foster Youth Issues, Amy Rebecca Taliaferro
Understanding The Knowledge Masters Of Social Work Student's Have In Regard To Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Foster Youth Issues, Amy Rebecca Taliaferro
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to understand the levels of competence that master's level social work students have in regard to the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender foster youth.
Factors That Guide Toward The Emancipation Of Foster Care Youth, Singhi Rajan
Factors That Guide Toward The Emancipation Of Foster Care Youth, Singhi Rajan
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to examine the guiding factors that help foster youth emancipate successfully. The goal was to examine five areas: housing, education, identifying role models, social skills and effectiveness of Independent Living Program (ILP) services.
Factors That Contribute To The Reluctance Of Mental Health Treatment Seeking Among African Americans, Natalie Nicole Majors-Stewart
Factors That Contribute To The Reluctance Of Mental Health Treatment Seeking Among African Americans, Natalie Nicole Majors-Stewart
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to perform an in depth examination of the major factors that increase the reluctance among African Americans to seek mental health treatment.
The Perceived Educational Barriers Of Foster Youth: Social Workers' Perspectives, Barbara Marruth Castro, Nancy Ramirez
The Perceived Educational Barriers Of Foster Youth: Social Workers' Perspectives, Barbara Marruth Castro, Nancy Ramirez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess social worker perspectives on challenges that foster youth encounter in attaining adequate educations. Social workers need to be able to identify the best services and resources that will help this population continue their educational advancement.
The Correlation Between Social Support, Socioeconomic Status And Psychological Well-Being Among Hispanic Adolescent Females, Xochitl Margarita Alvarez, Marcela Mercado
The Correlation Between Social Support, Socioeconomic Status And Psychological Well-Being Among Hispanic Adolescent Females, Xochitl Margarita Alvarez, Marcela Mercado
Theses Digitization Project
The specific purpose of this study was to explore the correlation between social support, socioeconomic status and psychological well-being among Hispanic adolescent females. In examining these specific variables, the researchers obtained a clearer picture as to the predictors that influence Hispanic adolescent female's psychological well-being.
Prevalence Of Depression Among Adolescent Males In Residential Treatment, Keri Nicole Chavez, Alexa Joy Perez
Prevalence Of Depression Among Adolescent Males In Residential Treatment, Keri Nicole Chavez, Alexa Joy Perez
Theses Digitization Project
Examines the prevalence of depression among delinquent adolescent boys placed in a residential placement facility located in Yucaipa, California and managed by Trinity Children and Family Services, a non-profit organization. The Beck Depression Inventory was administered to 54 randomly selected boys (ages 12-18) of different ethnic backgrounds. Independent variables included length of time in the group home, the level of support from the family and the number of visitations the client received from family or other support systems. Results indicated that (1) White adolescents experience the highest levels of depression, (2) there was no difference in regards to depression in …
Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil
Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to assess Filipino Americans' perceptions of and experiences with domestic violence. The Original Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS1) was used to assess participants' experiences with domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Exposure: Effects On Adolescents' Dating Relationships, Karina Sicairos, Leah Marie Campos
Domestic Violence Exposure: Effects On Adolescents' Dating Relationships, Karina Sicairos, Leah Marie Campos
Theses Digitization Project
The purposes of this study are to examine adolescents' level of exposure to domestic violence throughout their life and to explore whether there is a difference in the likelihood of engaging in conflict behaviors, justification of violence and help-seeking behaviors between adolescents who have been exposed to domestic violence and those who have not.
Factors Contributing To Higher Level Of Functioning Among The Dually Diagnosed, Dragana Gajic, Larry Godinez Rodriguez
Factors Contributing To Higher Level Of Functioning Among The Dually Diagnosed, Dragana Gajic, Larry Godinez Rodriguez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to expand on already existing knowledge on the phenomenon of dual diagnosis. By contributing to the expansion of information on comorbidity, the primary goal is to assist clinicians and the overall profession of social work with the necessary apparatus and techniques to be competent enough to properly assess their dually diagnosed clients.
Clients In A Mandated Treatment Program: A Needs Assessment, Sabrina Gail Eisner, Adriana Vazquez
Clients In A Mandated Treatment Program: A Needs Assessment, Sabrina Gail Eisner, Adriana Vazquez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to acknowledge legally mandated client's needs in their substance abuse treatment. De Jong and Berg (2001) found that practitioners could begin to build cooperation with their mandated clients by focusing on what the clients want. However, there are no specific treatment modalities for legally mandated clients.
Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty
Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty
Theses Digitization Project
This study employed a behavioral symptom checklist filled out by foster parents to examine the impact of biological parents' visits on the behavior of children in foster care. It includes recommendations on educating both foster and birth parents' regarding the effect of these visits.
The Needs Of Children With Autism And Their Parents Or Caretakers, Dannely Hernandez, Soé Myrna Cortez
The Needs Of Children With Autism And Their Parents Or Caretakers, Dannely Hernandez, Soé Myrna Cortez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to gather information for professionals in the field ofSchool of Social Work, and to identify the needs of children with autism and their parents or caretakers.