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Women And Combat: Impediments To The Total Integration Of Women In The Military, Sylvia Marie Rafels

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Serving The Homeless: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Homeless Shelter Services, Robert L. Fischer

Faculty Scholarship

The effects of homeless assistance services at the local level are tremendously difficult to ascertain. In this study, a four-month sample of homeless persons served by a local homeless shelter and case management program were contacted nine to eleven months after receiving services. The findings suggest that the program had some initial success in assisting the homeless clients to locate housing within the first year after leaving the shelter. However, the housing costs paid by these formerly homeless were quite high, with nearly three-quarters of them spending forty percent or more of their income on housing.

"Black Behind The Ears" — And Up Front Too? Dominicans In The Black Mosaic, Ginetta Candelario Dr

Sociology: Faculty Publications

This article considers the formation and representation of Washington, D.C.'s Dominican community in the Anacostia Museum's 1994 -1995 exhibit, Black Mosaic: Community, Race and Ethnicity Among Black Immigrants in D.C. The exhibit successfully pointed to the extensive historical presence of African Diaspora peoples in Latin America and explored the development of subsequent Diaspora from those communities into Washington, D.C. The case of Dominican immigrants to D.C., however, illustrates the continued privileging of a U.S.- or Anglo-centric ideation of African-American history and identity. I argue that a more accurate and politically useful formulation would call for an understanding that the African …

Binge Drinking And Salutogenesis: Sense Of Coherence, Stress, Religiousness And Spirituality, Jeanne C . Debruyn

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Sex, Gender Roles, And Bias In The Diagnosis Of Personality Disorders: A Models Comparison Approach, Jeremy Paul Crosby

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Clinicians have been found to assign differing personality disorder diagnoses based on the patient's sex, raising concerns of sex bias. However, studies assessing symptom ratings have yielded different results than studies assessing the assignment of diagnoses. The present study utilized both approaches to address sex bias. A national sample (N = 167) of psychologists provided both symptom ratings and diagnoses for two case vignettes meeting minimum DSM-IV criteria for Antisocial and Histrionic personality disorders, and the sex of the patients in the cases was manipulated. A sexunspecified condition was used as a baseline measure to assess for over- and underpathologizing …

The Potentials For Cross-Gender Mentoring, J. Douglas Penn

Masters Theses

The youth of today are being confronted with more diverse choices than ever. With trends like close to 70% of African-American youth (in 1994) growing up in single-parented homes, many youth are left to make these critical choices without access to sufficient numbers of trusted adults. As the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development Concluded: "Many young people feel a desperate sense of isolation. Surrounded only by their equally confused peers, too many make poor decisions with harmful or lethal consequences" (1989). The job of social policy now must be to match these diverse choices with an equally diverse supply of …

Family And Community Integrity, Joshua Miller

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Family and community are two of the most significant social institutions in the development and daily lives of individuals. This article offers a model to conceptualize the relationship between family and community derived from research conducted in Holyoke, Massachusetts between 1995 and 1997, and inspired by Erik Erikson's concept of individual integrity. A brief profile of the City of Holyoke is presented followed by a discussion about the relationship between family and community, including consideration of the relevance of group membership and social identity, and the importance of social cohesion and community efficacy. The research results are presented within a …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 28, No. 4 (December 2001)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• THE POVERTY OF HARD WORK: MULTIPLE JOBS AND LOW WAGES IN FAMILY ECONOMIES OF RURAL UTAH HOUSEHOLDS - Christina E. Gringeri
• FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INTEGRITY - Joshua Miller
• GROUP WORK'S PLACE IN SOCIAL WORK: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS - Janice Andrews
• THE IMPACT OF PRIVATIZED MANAGEMENT IN URBAN PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PERCEIVED CRIME, NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS, AND PERSONAL SAFETY - Stan L. Bowie
• SERVING THE HOMELESS: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HOMELESS SHELTER SERVICES - George M. Glisson, Robert L. Fischer, and Bruce A. Thyer
• THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN RECLAIMING HUMAN CAPITAL - Allison …

The Impact Of Privatized Management In Urban Public Housing Communities: A Comparative Analysis Of Perceived Crime, Neighborhood Problems, And Personal Safety, Stan L. Bowie

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent groups assessed the impact of privatized management on crime and personal safety in large public housing communities in Miami, Florida. A randomly-selected sample (N = 503) of low-income African Americans living in 42 different housing "projects" were surveyed. Privatized sites had greater mean values for break-ins and thefts (m = 2.03, S.D. = 1.47, p<.01) and vacant apartment usage. Publicly-managed sites had higher mean values for shootings and violence (m = 2.52, S.D. = 1.67, p<.01). While there were no statistically significant differences in perceived personal safety, publicly-managed respondents expressed greater satisfaction with police services. Privatized management did not result in significantly more positive outcomes and social services utilization was associated with less violent crime. Implications are discussed for public housing crime, federal housing policy, and future research.

Review Of Family Experience With Mental Illness. Richard Tessler And Gail Gamache. Reviewed By James W. Callicutt, James W. Callicutt

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Richard Tessler and Gail Gamache, Family Experiences with Mental Illness. Westport, CT: Auburn House, 2000. $19.95 papercover.

Review Of The Course Of Gay And Lesbian Lives: Social And Psychoanalytical Perspectives. Betram J. Cohler And Robert M. Galatzer-Levy. Reviewed By Ronald J. Mancoske 215 The Gender Division Of Welfare: The Impact Of British, Ronald J. Mancoske

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Bertram J. Cohler and Robert M. Galatzer-Levy, The Course of Gay and Lesbian Lives: Social and Psychoanalytical Perspectives. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000. $50.00 hardcover.

Scripted Thought: Processing Korean Hancha And Hangul In A Multimedia Context, Nader T. Tavassoli, Jin K. Han

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We compare the cognitive processing of words written in alphabetic scripts with the cognitive processing of words written in logographic scripts. We suggest that the processing of words written in alphabetic scripts relies more heavily on the storage of--and the serial rehearsal properties of--short-term memory's phonological loop. In contrast, the processing of words written in logographic scripts relies more on the storage of--and the spatial-relational rehearsal properties of--visual short-term memory. A series of three experiments investigates implications of these processing differences within a single language, Korean, where words can be written in the alphabetic Hangul or in the logographic Han-cha. …

Toward An Understanding Of Acquired Hearing Loss In A Family: Narrative Play Format As A New Voice In Qualitative Methodology, Bruce A. Kent, Brett E. Furlonger, Delwyn A. Goodrick

The Qualitative Report

This study examines how the reality of acquired hearing loss effects one family. Some consideration is given to the medical elements of the condition but the primary concern is with the psychological and social affects of hearing loss. The affects of the loss are revealed, by using systematic introspection in a narrative play format. This writing format is evaluated as the chronology of events, emotions, turning points and coping strategies are revealed.

The Role Of Human Rights Groups In Promoting The Democratization Process In Egypt, Mona Ali El Roby Fathalla

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Battle To Be Mayor: A Case Study Of Interethnic Conflict In The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Adrian Cruz

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

Mexican Americans and Anglos have lived in Texas for generations now. Historical data has shown that Anglos have dominated the political and economic structures in the state. A case study was conducted of the 1998 mayoral election that took place in a city located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The study investigated if there was evidence of Anglos supporting one candidate and Mexican Americans supporting the other.

Social Learning Theory And The Influence Of Male Role Models On African American Children In Project 2000, Rhonda Wells-Wilbon, Spencer Holland

The Qualitative Report

This study is an assessment of observational learning commonly known as social learning theory of a group of 55 African American students who are participants in a mentoring program known as PROJECT 2000. From first through sixth grades male role models, who were largely African American, were in the classroom as teacher assistants. At the time of the study all student participants were in fifth grade. An interview was conducted featuring a short open-ended questionnaire. Students in PROJECT 2000 had an opportunity to express their feelings about the male role models that worked with them in their classroom. These interviews …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hall, Rex. Western Suspends Fraternity – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Ragan, Jason. Behind the Muckrakers’ Music
• Hoang, Mai. Western Markets Credit Card to Students
• Lord, Joseph. Employees Complain of Mold in Tate Page Hall
• Enrollment Money Can Bring Teachers – University Senate
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Teacher Relief
• Leslie Bedo Meeting Goals of Student Government Association, But Not Students’
• Ransdell, Troy. Action, Not Complaints – Student Government Association
• Cottrell, Lindsey. Cowgirls Not a Club – Equestrian Team
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association to Buy Presents for Potter Children’s Home …

Knowledge Management Technology: Will There Be A Second Chance?, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Since its creation in 1989, ARNOVA has grown from a 2-day annual conference to a year-round functioning organization that is one of the major contributors to the third sector/civil society paradigm. Online knowledge management and infomatics are one of the major concerns. The concern here is with a few technical aspects of the role of the association in the production, dissemination and application of knowledge about the third sector the flow of scholarly documents generated by ARNOVA members primarily for the use of other members. The challenge today, as it has been in the past, is how to structure a …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Knox, Malcolm. Making a Point – Basketball
• Clark, Ryan. University of Kentucky Win Another Day at the Office for Team
• Lord, Joseph. State Halts Use of Radioactive Materials – Applied Physics Institute
• Holm, Hollan. Leslie Bedo Meets Campaign Promises – Student Government Association
• Fans Need to Treat Every Game Like University of Kentucky
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: University of Kentucky Basketball
• It’s Time Student Government Association Started Putting Students First
• Hall, Rex. University Senate Seeks Enrollment Money
• Hall, Rex. NewsChannel 12 Receives Emmy Nomination
• Sewell, Beth. The Doctor …

The Community Is Their Textbook: Maryland's Experiment With Mandatory Service For Students, Suzanne Goldsmith

School K-12

At its best, service learning enriches both students and their communities. But creating good programs isn't easy.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hoang, Mai. Brain Drain
• Corbin, Brett. Parking Permits Hot in Fall
• Corbin, Brett. Campus Crusade for Christ Hits Streets in New York City
• Hall, Rex. Health Insurance Committee’s Future Hazy
• Shinall, Dave. Muslim Students Usher in Ramadan
• When Compliance Equals Complacency – Handicap Accessibility
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Western’s Version of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Doors
• Without a Safety Net, Some Students Get Hurt – Health Insurance
• Sattler, Skip. It’s Time to Bench the College Heights Herald
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association to Award Book Money
• Lord, …

The Rattler (Volume 88, Issue 5, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hall, Rex. Fewer Get Student Insurance
• Moore, Brian. Access Denied – Football
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association Dissenters Spark New Discussions
• Hoang, Mai. City Gets Unexpected Boost
• Phi Kappa Phi to Hold Open House Tomorrow
• Group for Non-Traditional Students Holds Seminar – Women in Transition
• Five Students Compete in Math Contest
• Play Closes Tonight – Caucasian Chalk Circle
• Stay Healthy Until Health Center Fixed
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Health Services
• Plugging In, Looking Ahead & Moving UP – Virtual Education
• Brown, Steve. College Heights Herald Gets a Red …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Warren, Brandy. Virtual Enrollment Explodes
• Corbin, Brett. DUIs Decrease While Drug Arrests Climb
• Hall, Rex. Western Gets Replies to Lawsuit – Collegiate Health Care
• Hall, Rex. Additional Funding Devoted to Health Center
• More Winners Joining the Hill – Soccer
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Soccer
• Saber, Mary. Thank You, Boys – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Miller, Patricia. Let’s Be Friends – Disabled Persons
• Woodring, Judy. College Heights Herald Gets a Bottom
• Corbin, Brett. Founding Dean of Potter College of Arts & Letters Dies – Paul Hatcher
• Lord, Joseph. Laptops Could …

Ua12/2/1 Super Powers, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special women's basketball issue of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Compton, Michael. Natalie Powers Ready to Take Center Stage
• Tucker, Kyle. Brutal Schedule Should Keep Nation Watching
• Sutton, Lyndsay. LaVonda Johnson Returns from ACL Tear
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Lady Toppers Trying to Replace ShaRae Mansfield Inside
• Bastani, Camron. Season Ticket Sales Fall 10 Percent, Raise Concern
• Moore, Michael. Shawn Campbell Finds Coaching Love Connection
• Lewis, Dustin. Lady Topper Backcourt Still a Mystery
• Clark, Ryan. Louisiana Tech’s Departure Clears Yard
• Farner, Keith. Transfers Will Add Height, Experience
• Compton, Michael. Vanderbilt University Rules, Cardinals Appear in Top 25

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hall, Rex. Officials Look Into Spending- Student Life Foundation
• Lord, Joseph. 25 Hours on Air - New Rock 92
• Lord, Joseph. Campus Struggles with Construction
• Shinall, Dave. NPR Breaks Barriers
• Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association Lets Loose for Halloween
• Warren, Brandy. Kappa Alpha, Kappa Delta on Social Probation
• Campus Police Solving One of Campus’ Crimes – Diversity
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Diversity
• Crews, Whitney, et al. The College Heights Herald House?
• Home Basketball Games Free for Students
• Swimmers Set Records
• O’Connor, Molly. Making It Happen – Community Service …

“Normal Church Can’T Take Us”: Re-Creating A Pentecostal Identity Among The Men And Women Of Victory Outreach, Arlene M. Sánchez Walsh

Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology

This article examines the re-creation of Pentecostal identity among the men and women of a drug rehabilitation ministry called Victory Outreach. It considers how that identity changes when members reinforce traditional gender roles commonly found in Latino culture, while defining Pentecostalism as a religious salve to soothe social ills. The author considers how Victory Outreach members work from a theological pedagogy that affirms the image of their church as marginalized, and proclaims educational attainment as a force for empowerment.

Getting Over The Magical Hump: Placement Decisions And Emotional Survival For Child Welfare Workers, Nancy Colleen Freymond

Partnerships for Children and Families Project

This paper explores the crown wardship process from the perspective of the child welfare worker. It is based on a qualitative analysis of interviews with child welfare workers who have been involved in the process of identifying children for crown wardship, in giving chances to mothers to demonstrate parenting ability, and finally, in negotiating and formalizing crown wardship agreements. The paper also explores how workers construct identities which allow them to cope with the emotional strains of this work.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lord, Joseph. Anthrax Scare Not Intended
• Corbin, Brett. First Hispanic Police Officer Hired – Raphael Casas
• Clark, Ryan. From the Editor – Diversity
• Dittmeier, Kate. Students Celebrate Spooky Holiday on Hill
• Sociologist to Speak – Michael Kimmel
• Marching Band Will Play in Extravaganza
• Children’s Theatre Offering This Weekend – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• NPR Pioneer to Speak at 7:30 Tonight – Bill Siemering
• Warren, Brandy. Gatton Academy for Mathematics & Science Waiting for Funding
• Free Speech Can be the Hardest to Hear – Hell House
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon …

Broadly Speaking - November, 2001, Nova Southeastern University

Broadly Speaking

No abstract provided.