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A Study Of The Effects Of Short-Term Respite Care On Caregivers And The Relationship Between Respite Satisfaction And Social Support, Lisa San Filippo Di Matteo
A Study Of The Effects Of Short-Term Respite Care On Caregivers And The Relationship Between Respite Satisfaction And Social Support, Lisa San Filippo Di Matteo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects short-term respite care had on caregivers of elderly and brain-impaired adults. The study also sought to examine the role that social support plays in determining satisfaction with respite care.
A Survey Of Social Workers' Cultural Competency: An Exploratory Study, José Luis Lujano
A Survey Of Social Workers' Cultural Competency: An Exploratory Study, José Luis Lujano
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to measure the social workers' knowledge, awareness, sensitivity, and ability to serve the population of color.
Cultural Competence Needs Of Non-Latino Foster Parents: A Study Of Transcultural Foster Care With Latino Children, Myriam Renee Aguilar, Amanda Nicole Robles
Cultural Competence Needs Of Non-Latino Foster Parents: A Study Of Transcultural Foster Care With Latino Children, Myriam Renee Aguilar, Amanda Nicole Robles
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study seeks to assess the cultural competency training needs of non-Latino caregivers who have Latino children in their homes.
Long Term Effects Of Day Treatment Programs For Adults With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness: Effectiveness Measured In Rates Of Recidivism, Glenna Denise Briney
Long Term Effects Of Day Treatment Programs For Adults With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness: Effectiveness Measured In Rates Of Recidivism, Glenna Denise Briney
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to compare and measure the long term effectiveness of the rehabilitative day treatment program at San Bernardino County's Department of Mental Health. This current study was completed in 2005 and is a follow up study tracking the long term effectiveness of the program.
Kin Caregivers' Perceptions Of Social Worker And Agency Services And Support, Diana Ray Egan, Meri Lynn Vandom
Kin Caregivers' Perceptions Of Social Worker And Agency Services And Support, Diana Ray Egan, Meri Lynn Vandom
Theses Digitization Project
Investigates kin caregiver's perceptions about social workers and child welfare agencies they worked with in caring for court dependent relative children who are/were placed in their care. A stratified random sample from 150 interviews of kin caregivers with dependent relative children maintained by San Bernardino and Riverside County Child Protective Services allowed for qualitative analysis of interview responses that related kin caregiver's perceptions of social workers and social service agencies. Results indicate that some relative caregivers were satisfied with the support they received from social workers/agency staff, while others did not feel supported at all.
The Effects Of Mexican Americans, Chicanos Parental Involvement On Schooling, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez
The Effects Of Mexican Americans, Chicanos Parental Involvement On Schooling, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez
Theses Digitization Project
This project examines the impact factors such as parent involvement and teacher support have on Mexican American students' decisions about higher education.
Working With Ethnic-Minority Families: Evaluating The Need For Cross-Cultural Training Within Riverside County Child Protective Services, Kathleen Fromayan Nebo, Darlena Allen
Working With Ethnic-Minority Families: Evaluating The Need For Cross-Cultural Training Within Riverside County Child Protective Services, Kathleen Fromayan Nebo, Darlena Allen
Theses Digitization Project
This work examined social workers at the Riverside County Child Protective Services and their need for cross-cultural training specifically when working with ethnic minority families.
Do Educators Value School Social Workers?, Keynasia Kami Daniels
Do Educators Value School Social Workers?, Keynasia Kami Daniels
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine educators' (teachers and school administrators) level of knowledge about the professional role of school social workers and the value that educators place on the functions carried out by social workers as pupil support personnel.
Stepparents: Social Support Systems And Factors That Contribute To Role Fulfillment, Lydia Guerrero, Sonia Marlene Valadez
Stepparents: Social Support Systems And Factors That Contribute To Role Fulfillment, Lydia Guerrero, Sonia Marlene Valadez
Theses Digitization Project
Forty-five stepparents responded to four scales: Perceived Social Support Friend Scale, Perceived Social Support Family Scale, Kansas Family Life Satisfaction Scale and the Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale. The study found a significant positive correlation between family and friend support and stepparents' role fulfillment.
Levels Of Social Intimacy Among Women In Substance Abuse Treatment, Jean Emiko Ishihara
Levels Of Social Intimacy Among Women In Substance Abuse Treatment, Jean Emiko Ishihara
Theses Digitization Project
This study found that women in substance abuse treatment have higher levels of social intimacy than women with no history of substance abuse (treatment). Other factors examined in relation to level of intimacy were: type and number of substances used, length of use, length of treatment, participation in mental health treatment, substance abuse in the home when the subject was a child, and a history of the subject being a survivor of abuse.
Operation Iraqi Freedom And Mental Health Of Vietnam Veterans, Janice Lynn Moody, Ron Robinson
Operation Iraqi Freedom And Mental Health Of Vietnam Veterans, Janice Lynn Moody, Ron Robinson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to provide a clear conceptualization of how Vietnam veterans who have previously been diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) respond and cope with the emotional and psychological effects presented by the present war in Iraq.
The Impact Of Race And Ethnic Identity On Adolescents' Use Of Coping Skills, Victoria Estelle Keyser
The Impact Of Race And Ethnic Identity On Adolescents' Use Of Coping Skills, Victoria Estelle Keyser
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to compare the differences in the utilization of coping mechanisms of minority and White adolescents. By measuring the coping skills in adolescents, it sought to identify which strategies are most frequently used within the construct of race.
Adolescent Participation In Pregnancy Prevention Interventions, Brooke Marie Prince-Slocum
Adolescent Participation In Pregnancy Prevention Interventions, Brooke Marie Prince-Slocum
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study is to identify what types of pregnancy interventions in which adolescent females in San Bernardino have participated.
Social Support And Mental Health Outcomes In Battered Women, Alicia Kay Vallellanes, Kelley Ferris
Social Support And Mental Health Outcomes In Battered Women, Alicia Kay Vallellanes, Kelley Ferris
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and negative mental health outcomes in battered women. Correlations between perceived social support and depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder were analyzed. Perceived social support, particularly from family members, was found to be significantly related to mental health outcomes. Results indicate that agencies that work with battered women should include social support in the assessment and intervention processes. The study utilized a quantitative survey design with a sample of 120 battered women from four domestic violence agencies throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Quantitative data analysis procedures, such as multivariate analysis …
Military Communities: Families At Risk, Marlena Sue Mccormic, Kristine Diane Brown
Military Communities: Families At Risk, Marlena Sue Mccormic, Kristine Diane Brown
Theses Digitization Project
This project examined whether there is a change in the rates of child abuse reported in communities with active military installations, specifically Fort Irwin in Barstow and Marine Corp Air Ground Command Center in the Morongo Valley, in comparison to a comparable non-military communities, during times of military conflict from October 2000 through October 2004.
Factors In Older Adult's Resistance To Substance Abuse Treatment For Prescription And Over-The-Counter-Medication, Charles Henry Eugene Maingot
Factors In Older Adult's Resistance To Substance Abuse Treatment For Prescription And Over-The-Counter-Medication, Charles Henry Eugene Maingot
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that cause resistance in older adults to participation substance abuse (prescription drugs) treatment programs.
The Utilization Of Parent-Child Visitations For Reunification And Stability Among Children And Families, Susanne Allison Jimenez, Lori Hai Stooksbury
The Utilization Of Parent-Child Visitations For Reunification And Stability Among Children And Families, Susanne Allison Jimenez, Lori Hai Stooksbury
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to measure how effectively San Bernardino County, Department of Children's Services utilizes visitations for family reunification and stability.
The Needs Of Informal Grandparent Caregivers And How They Are Met At The Kinship Family Center, Emily Jane Osborne-Lewis, Shanta Lashawn Clardy
The Needs Of Informal Grandparent Caregivers And How They Are Met At The Kinship Family Center, Emily Jane Osborne-Lewis, Shanta Lashawn Clardy
Theses Digitization Project
Seventeen grandparent caregivers, who have primary responsibility for one or more grandchildren and do not have a parent of the grandchildren living in the household, were interviewed to evaluate the effectiveness of the services offered by Kinship Family Center (KFC), a non-profit support agency for relative caregivers and the children in their care. Kinship Family Center is a program of the Central City Lutheran Mission and is funded by the San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services. The researchers found that KFC was an effective asset for informal grandparent caregivers. For grandparents, it was a source of support and comfort …
Social Support As An Influential Factor In Treatment-Seeking, Liana Christine Gonzalez
Social Support As An Influential Factor In Treatment-Seeking, Liana Christine Gonzalez
Theses Digitization Project
This study was conducted using a quantitative design and statistical analysis to determine the extent to which social support will influence an individual's decision to seek treatment for a medical illness. Main findings include significant correlations between measures of perceived and tangible social support and treatment compliance.
A Bi-County Examination Of Child Welfare Workers' Levels Of Compassion Fatigue And Coping Skills, Pamela Marie Keyes, Christina Leigh Smith
A Bi-County Examination Of Child Welfare Workers' Levels Of Compassion Fatigue And Coping Skills, Pamela Marie Keyes, Christina Leigh Smith
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the relationship between child welfare workers' coping skills and their levels of empathy. The author developed instruments for measuring empathy and for measuring coping skills. Measures of the coping skills and empathy of child welfare workers in San Bernardino County and San Diego County were compared and found to be similar; the author hoped that this would demonstrate that the results can be generalized. The hypothesis that excellent coping skills diminish compassion fatigue and lead to increased empathy was supported.
Interracial Couples Therapy: Social Work Students' Knowledge And Attitudes, Lena Marie Damper
Interracial Couples Therapy: Social Work Students' Knowledge And Attitudes, Lena Marie Damper
Theses Digitization Project
Currently there is a lack of studies that examine cultural competence, especially interracial marriages. This study seeks answers from social work graduate students to find out their attitudes and knowledge towards interracial marriage. It is hoped that these students become more aware of culturally competent practices in order to strengthen the social work profession.
Are Gutter Punk Youth Satisfied With Homeless Services In Berkeley, California?, Eleanor Rachel Sommers
Are Gutter Punk Youth Satisfied With Homeless Services In Berkeley, California?, Eleanor Rachel Sommers
Theses Digitization Project
The present study assessed the satisfaction with homeless services and needs of gutter punk youth in Berkeley, California. The purpose of the study was to explore the ways in which a marginalized population with radical social and political beliefs functions in a liberal social welfare system.
Correlations Between Stigma And Self-Esteem In Mental Health Consumers, Marilyn Dee Pitts
Correlations Between Stigma And Self-Esteem In Mental Health Consumers, Marilyn Dee Pitts
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to measure correlations of stigma with self-esteem among individuals who are receiving treatment for a mental illness.
Perceptions Of Childcare Workers About Components Of Effective Care In Group Homes, Vanessa Evette Moreno, Tyler Scott St. Clair
Perceptions Of Childcare Workers About Components Of Effective Care In Group Homes, Vanessa Evette Moreno, Tyler Scott St. Clair
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of care proviided to children in group homes in San Bernardino County. In an effort to better understand the effetiveness of care, childcare workers were interviewed on their perceptions of the components of effective care for children in group homes.
Substance Abuse Treatment: Perceptions From The Client's Point Of View, Margarita Brunilda Salazar
Substance Abuse Treatment: Perceptions From The Client's Point Of View, Margarita Brunilda Salazar
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was to explore and analyze the perceptions of treatment effectiveness among substance abuse clients involved in Bilingual Family Counseling Outpatient Treatment. The intent was to have a better understanding of a treatment centers program's outcome from the clients' point of view and its effectiveness in terms of the usefulness to the client.
An Examination Of Social Workers' Knowledge Of Family Preservation Services In Child Welfare, Kathryn Irene Turnbull
An Examination Of Social Workers' Knowledge Of Family Preservation Services In Child Welfare, Kathryn Irene Turnbull
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to determine how knowledgeable the San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services (DCS) social workers were about Family Preservation Services has been to determine if that intervention works to alleviate out-of-home placements.
Accepting Gay And Lesbian Children: A Parents Perspective, Lacee' Lanai Lanier, Julia Ann Larson
Accepting Gay And Lesbian Children: A Parents Perspective, Lacee' Lanai Lanier, Julia Ann Larson
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the relationships between parents' and their gay and lesbian children from the parents' perspective. Forty-seven questionnaires containing thirty-two questions were distributed and completed. This study sought to identify barriers parents experienced and the levels of acceptance prior to and after their child's disclosure, in order to assist families during the coming out process.
Latino Emancipated Foster Youth Perceptions, Minerva Barcenas
Latino Emancipated Foster Youth Perceptions, Minerva Barcenas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to obtain a profile of San Bernardino Latino foster emancipated youth regarding their positive and challenging experiences. The focus is on emancipated youth and immigrant acculturation. The study examined the kinds of programs and factors that have had the most success in enabling foster youth to become independent adults.
Social Workers' Perceptions Of The Utilization Of Spanish-Speaking Interpreters In Child Welfare Services, Veronica Huizar Beltran
Social Workers' Perceptions Of The Utilization Of Spanish-Speaking Interpreters In Child Welfare Services, Veronica Huizar Beltran
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined social workers' perceptions of the use of interpreters in child welfare services. Specifically, this study focused on monolingual (English) speaking social workers and their perceptions of the use of interpreters in child welfare services.
Foster Parent Satisfaction, Lila Marie Martin
Foster Parent Satisfaction, Lila Marie Martin
Theses Digitization Project
The findings of this study offer agencies useful ways to develop social relationships with foster parents and to implement useful and accessible training opportunities. Strengthening what works well frees agencies to promote these areas to recruit new parents and simultaneously maintain quality foster homes.