Mental Disorders And Inequality In The United States: Intersection Of Race, Gender, And Disability On Employment And Income,
2013
Wayne State University
Mental Disorders And Inequality In The United States: Intersection Of Race, Gender, And Disability On Employment And Income, Jessica K. Camp
Wayne State University Dissertations
Purpose: Existing research has shown that individuals with mental disorders experience inequality when looking at income, wages, and poverty in the United States. Still, there has been a dearth of literature exploring how individuals with mental disorders fare economically when exploring multiple inequalities. In this study disability, race, and gender are explored to examine differences in economic and labor market outcomes for Americans with mental disorders. This study hypothesizes that when looking at working-aged Americans, individuals with mental disorders will tend to experience the greatest amount of economic inequality when compared to individuals with non-mental disabilities and that these inequalities …
Countervailing Parental Monitoring On Teenage Deviance,
2013
Prairie View A&M University
Countervailing Parental Monitoring On Teenage Deviance, Cheng-Hsien Lin
Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice
No abstract provided.
The Boston Miracle Version 2.0: The Organizing Role Of Technology In The Boston Police Department's Community Problem Solving Strategy,
2013
Prairie View A&M University
The Boston Miracle Version 2.0: The Organizing Role Of Technology In The Boston Police Department's Community Problem Solving Strategy, Michael J. Jenkins
Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice
No abstract provided.
Understanding Social Care,
2013
Technological University Dublin
Understanding Social Care, Kevin Lalor, Perry Share
Books/Book chapters
There is a good chance you are reading this because you are planning to be, or already are, a social care practitioner. Yet for many in Irish society, even those entering the field themselves, the meaning of the term ‘social care’ is not self- evident. A common question directed at social care students and professionals alike is, ‘What do you do?’ Misconceptions abound and in many cases practitioners are not accorded the recognition or status they deserve, partly as a consequence of a limited understanding of what the term means This chapter explores the notion of social care itself. Some …
Understanding The Role And Decision-Making Process Of The Juvenile Court Judge: A Descriptive Survey,
2013
Prairie View A&M University
Understanding The Role And Decision-Making Process Of The Juvenile Court Judge: A Descriptive Survey, Nathan C. Lowe, Adam K. Matz, Amy J. Messer
Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice
No abstract provided.
Critical Reflectivity And The Development Of New Culturally Relevant Teachers .,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Critical Reflectivity And The Development Of New Culturally Relevant Teachers ., Tonia Renee Durden, Diane M. Truscott
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications
Three case studies present how preservice teachers use reflections while learning to teach. Interviews and document analysis reveal that critical reflections evidence greater understanding of culturally relevant pedagogy and offer a platform for critical consciousness. Using critical reflectivity to develop teachers’ understandings of culturally relevant pedagogy is discussed.
The Reintegration Experiences Of Ex-Child Soldiers In Liberia,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
The Reintegration Experiences Of Ex-Child Soldiers In Liberia, Gracie E. Brownell
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
Previous researchers have reported the lasting effects of child soldiering and the difficulties that ex-child soldiers experience as they transition to civilian living. The primary purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding about the reintegration experiences and meaning of reintegration as perceived by ex-child soldiers located in or near Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia. Furthermore, this study explores participants' expectations, perceptions of the reintegration process as well as contributing factors and obstacles to reintegration that helped shaped their reintegration experience within the context of Liberia. A phenomenological research design was used to study the reintegration experiences …
Systemic Components Of Care That Affect Self-Sufficiency For Youth Transitioning Out Of Foster Care,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Systemic Components Of Care That Affect Self-Sufficiency For Youth Transitioning Out Of Foster Care, Amy M. Strong-Blakeney
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
Although research indicates that former foster youth fare poorly in a number of domains of self-sufficiency upon leaving care, it is unclear whether their poor outcomes are related to systemic components of care. The purpose of this study was to examine the systemic components of foster care that either promote or inhibit self-sufficiency in foster youth once they transition from care through the lens of Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory. Using data gathered from both Child Protective Services and Transitional Resource Action Center's databases, the study described in this dissertation explored factors of care that most influence former foster youth's self-sufficiency. Results …
Ecological Correlates Associated With The Academic Achievement Of African American Youth,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Ecological Correlates Associated With The Academic Achievement Of African American Youth, Latoya Leshea Smith
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
There has long been an achievement gap between African American youth and their European counterparts. This phenomenon has constantly been studied and continues to be a concern in not only the education arena, but also the social work field. The current study was conducted using The Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. The Ecological Systems Theory was used in order to guide the current study in order to determine which factors are correlated with the high academic achievement of African American youth. The overall purpose of the proposed study was to analyze ecological correlates that contribute to academic achievement among African …
Geography Of Disability. An Analysis Based On The Socioeconomic Levels Of Two Metropolitan Areas: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon And Dallas, Texas,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Geography Of Disability. An Analysis Based On The Socioeconomic Levels Of Two Metropolitan Areas: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon And Dallas, Texas, Silviya Pavlova Nikolova
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
This doctoral project investigated the performance of disability within two different political, cultural, and socioeconomic environments. Data were analyzed from decennial census data from Mexico (2010) and the U.S. (2000) that included a measure of disability prevalence and the activities on which disability status is assessed. In Chapter 1, the relevance of the study to the understanding of disability as a context-related matter was explained. Comparative statistics and scholarly reports on disability have been used to discuss the existing discrepancies between disability trends in developing and developed countries. An emphasis for a construction of multifactorial comparative model for disability research …
Bulimia Nervosa And Substance Use Disorders: Comorbidity And Treatment,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Bulimia Nervosa And Substance Use Disorders: Comorbidity And Treatment, Kara Cunningham
Social Work Theses - Archive
This paper will demonstrate the connection in the professional literature that individuals who suffer from bulimia nervosa also have a high chance of suffering from a substance use disorder. Although, the literature supports this comorbidity issue, there is a lack of research on the treatment of both disorders simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to determine if clinical professionals are screening for substance use disorders among their clients who are being treated for eating disorders. The primary questions for this research project are: 1) What portion of eating disorder professionals recognize substance use disorders when treating clients who are …
Organizing For Environmental Justice: From Bridges To Taro Patches,
2013
Loyola University Chicago
Organizing For Environmental Justice: From Bridges To Taro Patches, Amy Krings, Michael S. Spencer, Kelcie Jimenez
Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works
No abstract provided.
Development And Validation Of The Resilience Protective Factors Inventory: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Development And Validation Of The Resilience Protective Factors Inventory: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Kristin Whitehill Bolton
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
The concept of resilience was empirically discovered over 40 years ago. Over the last several decades' researchers continued to generate a theoretical and empirical evidence base relative to the concept of resilience. This study builds on the existing theoretical and empirical literature of resilience in an attempt to construct a measurement model capable of assessing the protective factors associated with resilience in an older adult population. The development of the tested measurement model was two-fold (N=151). First, a qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis (QIMS) of qualitative studies on resilience among older adults was performed. Findings from the QIMS revealed 9 factors: Grit, …
Is There Trauma And Resilience In Adolescents Who Experienced Immigration Raids? An Annotated Bibliography Of Research,
2013
Eastern Michigan University
Is There Trauma And Resilience In Adolescents Who Experienced Immigration Raids? An Annotated Bibliography Of Research, Esther Ayers
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of A Memory Box Activity On Relationships Between Residents Of A Long Term Care Facility And The Staff,
2013
Eastern Michigan University
The Impact Of A Memory Box Activity On Relationships Between Residents Of A Long Term Care Facility And The Staff, Camilla Reynolds
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
When working in a residential facility it is difficult for staff to take the time to really get to know whom they are helping due to time constraints. This study conducted a pre and post test to determine the impact that a Memory Box Activity has on staff attitudes about the residents. The Memory Box is a box put together by residents (with staff help) that includes items that have meaning to them. The presumption was that by participating in this activity with the residents the staff attitudes would be positively impacted. This study was conducted at two local long-term …
Professional Preparation And Practices Of Child Custody Evaluators: A Comparative Study Of Masters-Level And Doctoral-Level Practitioners,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Professional Preparation And Practices Of Child Custody Evaluators: A Comparative Study Of Masters-Level And Doctoral-Level Practitioners, Aaron Robb
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
While a substantial amount of the research on child custody evaluation practices has focused on psychologists and psychiatrists, virtually none of the existing research has addressed child custody evaluation practices of social workers or other mental health professionals. This study explores and describes the training and practice differences between doctoral-level child custody evaluators, primarily psychologists, and their masters-level counterparts, who are drawn from a much wider professional background. The exact population of evaluators in the community is unknown, thus a snowball sampling method was utilized for outreach to evaluators who then provided responses to a survey instrument. Statistical comparisons of …
Bystander Sexual Violence Prevention Program: Implementation And Evaluation With High-Risk University Males,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Bystander Sexual Violence Prevention Program: Implementation And Evaluation With High-Risk University Males, Nada Elias-Lambert
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
This research reports the findings of an evaluation of a theoretically-based, peer-facilitated, bystander sexual violence prevention program to determine its effectiveness at changing attitudes and behaviors related to sexual violence with university males who are at low- and high-risk of using sexually coercive behavior. Bystander interventions focus on men and women as bystanders to change social norms in a peer culture that supports abusive behaviors. Few studies have examined the effectiveness of these interventions with high-risk populations, which is the focus of this study. A bystander sexual violence prevention program was presented to 142 fraternity members in 2012. A quasi-experimental …
A Qualitative Evaluation Of Wraparound Services From Caregivers' Perspective,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
A Qualitative Evaluation Of Wraparound Services From Caregivers' Perspective, Misty R. England
Social Work Theses - Archive
Wraparound services are becoming a prominent form of service delivery for system of care for Mental Health services for children. This study examined the benefits, limitations, obstacles and any other themes reported by caregivers with children aged 0-6 with a Severe Emotional Disorder (SED) receiving wraparound service from a Community Based Mental Health agency. Responses of 24 caregivers to qualitative questionnaires were analyzed. Seven themes were identified: 1) program benefits; 2) facilitator characteristics; 3) wrap team implementation; 4) implementation barriers; 5) program limitations; 6) juxtaposition of program appreciation despite lack of perceived effectiveness; and 7) other desired resources. Caregivers' responses …
Deterrent Effects Of Reliable Structured Decision-Making Protocols On Spouse Abuse Perpetration And Re-Offense In The U.S. Army,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Deterrent Effects Of Reliable Structured Decision-Making Protocols On Spouse Abuse Perpetration And Re-Offense In The U.S. Army, Tyler Dumars
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
Since the early 1980s, victims' rights advocates, law enforcement officials, health care practitioners, and policymakers have all worked diligently to reduce or arrest the high levels of intimate partner violence (IPV) in military communities. Despite increased awareness and funding, new treatment approaches, and numerous policy changes, IPV in the military continues to be a deeply entrenched and recalcitrant problem. In January 2008, the Army began using a structured decision-making protocol (the Decision Tree Algorithm) that requires users to assess whether alleged incidents of intimate partner abuse coincide with evidence-based maltreatment definitions, and indicate that actual harm (or the potential for …
Development Of An Adaptation Model For Health Interventions For Sexual And Gender Minorities: A Grounded Theory Study,
2013
University of Texas at Arlington
Development Of An Adaptation Model For Health Interventions For Sexual And Gender Minorities: A Grounded Theory Study, Pamela Hancock Bowers
Social Work Dissertations - Archive
A dearth of literature exists on health issues impacting sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. SGM face health disparities linked to stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Albeit limited in scope and depth, available data suggests sexual orientation and gender identity have been an important demographic factor associated with higher risk for several negative health outcomes such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Some of the major inequities affecting SGM include tobacco use, alcohol and illicit drug abuse, being overweight/obese, psychiatric disorders, and violence. The SGM who face health disparities created by the use of various …
