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Full-Text Articles in Sociology
Intervention Outcome Differences For Adult Children Of Domestic Violence, Donna Jo Diamond, Geneva Naomi Hannigan
Intervention Outcome Differences For Adult Children Of Domestic Violence, Donna Jo Diamond, Geneva Naomi Hannigan
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate intervention outcomes for domestic violence in families and adult children. This study targeted intervention outcomes of families and adult children from domestic violence homes for the purpose of comparing those self referred versus those who were mandated for intervention.
Mediators Of Self-Destructive Behaviors In Women Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Structural Model, Kellie Bree Fritchel
Mediators Of Self-Destructive Behaviors In Women Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Structural Model, Kellie Bree Fritchel
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine the predictors of risky sexual behaviors and poor eating behaviors for women who experienced childhood sexual abuse, including family hardiness, and depression in a structural equation model. A second group of those who had not been sexually abused as children was also tested using the same structural equation model.
Work Family Conflict And The Real/Ideal Self Discrepancy, Nicole Marie Santos
Work Family Conflict And The Real/Ideal Self Discrepancy, Nicole Marie Santos
Theses Digitization Project
One of the many issues facing dual-career families today is work family conflict (WFC). WFC is a source of stress due to incompatible roles that conflict with each other in terms of ones time and energy. This study was done to develop a valid reliable measure of career and family responsibility in hopes of adequately determining the source of WFC. The key point was to look at real and ideal selves, in terms of work and family responsibilities.
Examining The Effects Of Abuse On Girls In Gangs, Champagne Monique Ford
Examining The Effects Of Abuse On Girls In Gangs, Champagne Monique Ford
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to encourage further study and attention to girls that are at high risk of becoming members of a gang. The more that can be learned about this group the more can be done to implement appropriate policies and programs to effectively target and assist this population. This study is based on an existing data set that profiled the needs and characteristics of girls that were incarcerated May 1996 at a California Youth Authority facility in Ventura, now called The Division of Juvenile Justice.
Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez
Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez
Theses Digitization Project
This study examines the relationship between housing concerns, ethnicity, and subjective well-being of grandparents raising grandchildren. 17 participants were recruited from the Kin-Care program of Riverside County, Ca. About 19% of families headed by grandparents are living in poverty. When looking at the type of services that would be beneficial for these families, the housing situation is an important matter to consider.
Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli
Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to understand the views and attitudes of aging gay men and lesbian women 60 years old and greater toward receving services from social welfare agencies. The hope is to give social and welfare agencies in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties a better understanding and awareness in the needs of older gay men and lesbian women that could result in better programs for them.
Social Support And Homeless Individuals 50 To 65 Years Of Age, Joseph William Staudt
Social Support And Homeless Individuals 50 To 65 Years Of Age, Joseph William Staudt
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships homeless individuals have and their support systems. It analyzed what social supports an individual homeless person had in their life and how they utilized that support. This research was done due to lack of research being done on the elderly homeless population. The problem this study focuses on was homelessness among individuals between the ages of 50 and 65 years. Ten homeless people were interviewed at the Central City Lutheran Missions Cold Weather Shelter.
Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson
Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson
Theses Digitization Project
This study explored social workers' views (attitudes and perceptions) on reasons and causes for disproportionality among African American children in the child welfare system. This study contributed to social work practice, policy, and research because it is the first study of its kind for Riverside County where information is readily available to understand the reasons and causes for disproportionality among these children according to social workers.
The Life Experiences Of Women Ex-Offenders Of Domestic Violence, Hope Hermosillo Mora
The Life Experiences Of Women Ex-Offenders Of Domestic Violence, Hope Hermosillo Mora
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the life experiences of women ex-offenders in treatment programs for domestic violence. This study provided this population the opportunity to tell their stories, their perspectives about domestic violence, their concerns, and their perceived needs, if any. The study aimed to understand women's subjective experiences with domestic violence, the various forms it took, and the content to which it was expressed. Overall, the findings from this study indicated that women did not perceive mutual violence as symmetrical; the violence perpetrated by the participants towards their spouse or partner was less severe than the …
A Secondary Analysis Of The Rural Elderly Population In Twentynine Palms, Nicholas Rene Perez
A Secondary Analysis Of The Rural Elderly Population In Twentynine Palms, Nicholas Rene Perez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify needs of the elderly population 65 years and older, who reside in the Twentynine Palms area by conducting secondary analyses of data collected from a needs assessment survey administered by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) from 2005. This study highlited the barriers that the residence of Twentynine Palms found to be most important. The barriers focused on in this paper will assist social workers in focusing on the urgent needs of these residents.
Depression Among The Elderly, Lynda Lee Omagari
Depression Among The Elderly, Lynda Lee Omagari
Theses Digitization Project
This study will examine depression among the elderly in an assisted living facility. The main problem in depression in the elderly is the lack of diagnosis and treatment. Left untreated it affects the elderly person's overall well-being and may eventually lead to their mortality.
Is There A Male Victim?: Discursive Subjection In Representations Of Female-On-Male Childhood Sexual Abuse, James Ireland Ducat
Is There A Male Victim?: Discursive Subjection In Representations Of Female-On-Male Childhood Sexual Abuse, James Ireland Ducat
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis investigates established theoretical and embodied accounts of identities excluded within Western heteronormative society in order to seek out how those embodiments and theories may parallel what is contended that another impossible subject position -- the child male victim of adult female sexual violence.
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the obstacles faced by African American and Hispanic students as well as the motivations that help them thrive in today's society through a college education. This is important for social workers who work with ethnic minorities because by learning about ways in which these two groups are still being oppressed, they can find ways of empowering them to overcome barriers to accessing higher education. 85 students from Hispanic and African American descent at California State University San Bernardino were surveyed.
An Exploratory Study Of Health Patterns Among Older Adults Attending Two Types Of Adult Day Programs, Kimberly Louise Robinson
An Exploratory Study Of Health Patterns Among Older Adults Attending Two Types Of Adult Day Programs, Kimberly Louise Robinson
Theses Digitization Project
The quality of life for an elderly person may greatly diminish if social support systems aren't intact. The purpose of this study was to examine patterns of relationships between social support, self-reported health status, functional level as measured by activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activites of daily living (IADL), demographic variables, and depression among the elderly by the type of older adult program subjects attended. These two programs are a senior recreation center and an adult day health care center (ADHC). Sixty non-demented members from an Adult Day Health Care Center and Norco Senior Recreation Center located in …
Down Syndrome: Parental Strategies For Stress Among Cultures, Claudia Edith Campos, Lizbeth Anahi Corrales
Down Syndrome: Parental Strategies For Stress Among Cultures, Claudia Edith Campos, Lizbeth Anahi Corrales
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to examine the perceptions of parents of different cultures on how to cope with stress in relation to caring for a child with Down syndrome. This study targeted parents that attend Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) support groups. DSALA has support groups all over Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The sample of participants consisted of nine Caucasian, eight Latino, and three multiethnic mothers for a total of twenty.
The Influence Of Pre-Retirement Planning On Adjustment To And Satisfaction With Retirement, Jyotsna Paintal
The Influence Of Pre-Retirement Planning On Adjustment To And Satisfaction With Retirement, Jyotsna Paintal
Theses Digitization Project
This study extends the findings of Elder and Rudolph by predicting that thinking about retirement and the attendance at planning meetings are positively related to both reitrement satisfaction and adjustment. As a result, this study examined the relationship between the predictor variables of formal and informal planning with the criterion variables of retirement satisfaction and retirement adjustment using archival data from the first wave (1992) of the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS). In addition, this study examined whether length of retirement moderates the relationship between formal and informal planning and retirement satisfaction and retirement adjustment.
Perceptions Of Social Services Among Immigrants, Javier MartíN Panameno, Carlos Morales
Perceptions Of Social Services Among Immigrants, Javier MartíN Panameno, Carlos Morales
Theses Digitization Project
This project focused on immigrants' perceptions of social services and social workers. The study employed the post positivist paradigm. The project was conducted with legal and illegal immigrants who received services at Bilingual Family Counseling Service in the city of Ontario, CA. The study found that the immigrants' perceptions about social service agencies and social workers were multi-determined by at least three elements: knowledge, experiences, and attitudes. The dynamic interaction between experiences and attitudes shaped the immigrants' perceptions. Most of the respondents had a positive attitude toward social workers and social services agencies.
High School Hispanic Dropouts: Beliefs And Attitudes Among Hispanic Parents, Karina Elizabeth Miranda, Vanessa R. Zambrano
High School Hispanic Dropouts: Beliefs And Attitudes Among Hispanic Parents, Karina Elizabeth Miranda, Vanessa R. Zambrano
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine Hispanic parent's beliefs and attitudes about high school Hispanic drop out rates. This study was conducted to better understand the factors that Hispanic parents believe lead to school dropout as well as prevention.
Early Familial Misogyny: Its Impact On Attachment Security And Later Caregiving Behaviors, Debra Dee Kirtland
Early Familial Misogyny: Its Impact On Attachment Security And Later Caregiving Behaviors, Debra Dee Kirtland
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to look at the impact of early misogynistic treatment of females on subsequent attachment security and the quality of the later caregiving of their own children. A Misogyny Scale was created for use in this study.
The Disproportionate Representation Of Blacks In The Child Welfare System Of The County Of Los Angeles And Decision-Making Practices Of Child Welfare Workers, Flora Mae Jones
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study is the significant and widespread overrepresentation of blacks in the child welfare system. The study specifically addresses the issue in the context of its association with decision-making practice of child welfare workers in the County of Los Angeles.
Structured Decision Making In Adult Protective Services, Joseph Kenneth Lococo, Christy Anne Herff
Structured Decision Making In Adult Protective Services, Joseph Kenneth Lococo, Christy Anne Herff
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this research project was to evaluate individual stakeholder perceptions of the implementation of Structured Decision Making (SDM) as a tool in risk assessment of elder abuse/neglect case referrals in Riverside County Adult Protective Services (APS). The researchers interviewed ten social workers from Riverside County APS, from line workers up to Deputy Director. Constructivist theory was used to develop a joint construct which indicated that the primary benefit of SDM was consistency. Consistency resulted in safety and proctection of the client, social worker and the agency.
Domestic Violence In A Faith-Based Setting, Elisa Petra Lee
Domestic Violence In A Faith-Based Setting, Elisa Petra Lee
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was domestic violence in a faith-based setting. The researcher utilized the constructivist approach in building a subjective understanding of the research topic and possible interventions.
A Needs Assessment Of The Integration Of Domestic Violence And Substance Abuse Services For Women, Tammy Lynn Hunt
A Needs Assessment Of The Integration Of Domestic Violence And Substance Abuse Services For Women, Tammy Lynn Hunt
Theses Digitization Project
The purposes of the study was to conduct a needs assessment in order to assess the problem of substance abuse among the women in domestic violence agencies. Data was collected by surveys that were mailed out to the directors of domestic violence agencies within two counties, San Bernardino and Los Angeles, California.
Intimate Partner Violence Among Latina Women: In Their Own Words, Sarah Anne Yeung, Yvonne Leticia Quesada
Intimate Partner Violence Among Latina Women: In Their Own Words, Sarah Anne Yeung, Yvonne Leticia Quesada
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to develop a deeper understanding of the experiences of Latina women in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) relationships. Young Women's Christian Association-Women In Need Growing Stronger (YWCA-WINGS) is a program in Los Angeles County that works with victims and survivors of IPV.
Parenting The Second Time Around: Voices From The Hispanic Community On Raising Their Grandchilden, Kellene Marie Lambert, Deborah Ann Price
Parenting The Second Time Around: Voices From The Hispanic Community On Raising Their Grandchilden, Kellene Marie Lambert, Deborah Ann Price
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the experiences of Hispanic grandmothers who are parenting a second time around. This study looked at the strengths, needs, services, within their kinship arrangements. Child welfare workers could gain an in-depth understanding in cultural context that could influence their practice and service delivery.
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.
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 Invisible Woman: The Lesbian - Scared Straight, Kathleen Louise Dart
The Invisible Woman: The Lesbian - Scared Straight, Kathleen Louise Dart
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing the decision of lesbian victims of domestic violence to call or not to call the police.
Women's Silencing-The-Self: A Structural Model, Bianca Nadine Loya
Women's Silencing-The-Self: A Structural Model, Bianca Nadine Loya
Theses Digitization Project
This study tests the hypotheses that both women's internal beliefs regarding their bodies and their condoning of benevolent sexist beliefs will influence their silencing-the-self views.
Cross Cultural Comparison Between The United States And Japan: Executive Traits, Yoshimi Ishibashi
Cross Cultural Comparison Between The United States And Japan: Executive Traits, Yoshimi Ishibashi
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined comparisons of gender stereotypes of executives in two cultures, American and Japanese. Undergraduate students in Japan and the U.S. estimated the extent to which executives in general, male and female exectuives possessed person-oriented and task-oriented leadership traits.