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Data Collection Technology in Social Work: Evaluating Barriers to Utilization
(2018-08-13)This thesis explores Master of Social Work students’ Behavioral Intent (BI) to use Excel using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Technology Usage (UTAUT) as a theoretical framework. Excel was selected as a proxy measure ... -
Dating Violence Policy: Making the Grade
(Social Work at ScholarWorks at Western Michigan UniversitySchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-12)Dating violence rates affect an unacceptably high percentage of youth. This paper tests a model to understand the considerable variation in state dating violence policy comprehensiveness. Independent variables in the model ... -
A decade of contraceptive use in Cameroon: influences of structural changes.
(Dove Press, 2010-12-22)The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of social changes over the last two decades in Cameroon. The data for this study are from the 2004 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) (Enquête Démographique et de Santé ... -
Deconstructing the Syllabus: Re-envisioning Digital Learning with the Shift to Canvas
(Region 11 Leveraging Canvas Conference, 2019-06-13)A group of four faculty members and a librarian present ideas for integrating innovative tools and ideas into Canvas for student in higher education (The University of Texas at Arlington), with an overarching focus on ... -
Depression Screening and Treatment Among Disparity Populations in Primary Care: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records Data
(2019-08-26)Depression is a common and costly chronic medical illness seen in health care settings, including primary care. Disparity populations in community settings are at risk for depression, but less likely to seek treatment for ... -
Determinants Of Modern Contraceptive Use In Cameroon From 1991 To 2004
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this research is to examine the determinants of contraceptive use among women ages 15-49 of childbearing age (WCA) and to describe the compositional and processual changes that have taken place in Cameroon ... -
Determinants of women's non-family work in Ghana and Zimbabwe
(Canadian Population Society, 2003)One objective of this paper is to evaluate the determinants of female non-family work in Africa. Selected labor force participation theories are tested using demographic and health survey data. The traditional kinship-oriented ... -
Deterrent Effects Of Reliable Structured Decision-making Protocols on Spouse Abuse Perpetration And Re-offense in the U.S. Army
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)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 ... -
Development And Validation Of The Resilience Protective Factors Inventory: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis
(Social Work, 2013-07-22)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. ... -
Development Of An Adaptation Model For Health Interventions For Sexual And Gender Minorities: A Grounded Theory Study
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)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 ... -
Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender and Class
(2016-12-20)This research study illustrates the overarching syndemic theory, which was used to explain the interconnections of type 2 diabetes, clinical depression, and human suffering among low-income African American outpatients ... -
DISCOURSE AFTER A BATTERER INTERVENTION PROGRAM: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF “LETTERS FROM THE FUTURE”
(SAGE Publications / Violence Against Women, 2018-08-21)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This exploratory study employs discourse and narrative analysis to assess men’s (n= 45) responses to a writing assignment completed at the end of a solution-focused ... -
The Diverse Adolescent Relational Aggression Scale: Develpment And Validation
(Social Work, 2010-07-19)Relational aggression (RA) includes rumor spreading, social isolation, talking behind someone's back, staring, and threats to withdraw friendship. RA is associated with verbal and physical aggression, and these aggression ... -
Documented Outcomes for Older Adults in Intergenerational Programming: A Scoping Review
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-10-11)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Despite the reported benefits of intergenerational programming, relatively few empirical studies have reported outcomes specific to older adult participants. We ... -
Drug Abuse Among Young Adults In Vietnam: The Influence Of Family, Peers, And Society
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the influence of family, peer, and society in interactions with personal factors on drug use among young adults in Vietnam. The study is based on empirical data collected ... -
Ecological Correlates Associated With The Academic Achievement Of African American Youth
(Social Work, 2014-09-17)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 Ecological Correlates Of Substance Abuse Among CPS Involved Women and Non-CPS Involved Women
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)Child abuse and neglect is a compelling phenomenon that has been attributed to a multitude of factors including maternal substance abuse. A significant number of the women involved with the child welfare system for child ... -
An Ecological Systems Theory Approach In Looking at Mental Health Care Barriers in the Latino Community
(Social Work, 2008-08-08)This study is an analysis of the association between mental healthcare barriers at the microsystem level using an ecological systems theory and key demographic variables among Latinos 18 years of age and older residing in ... -
EEG/QEEG Technology Identifies Neurobiomarkers Critical to Medication Selection and Treatment in Refractory Cases
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The Effect Of Social Capital In Women's Participation In The Labor Force In Mexico: A Neighborhood In Monterrey
(Social Work, 2008-04-22)The purpose of this dissertation study was to explore associations between Women's Participation in the Labor Force (WPLF), family organization (type of family, family size, domestic work and decision-making), personal ...