Browsing School of Social Work by Author "Woody, Debra"
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A RETROSPECTIVE EXPLORATION OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMONG A SAMPLE OF OLDER AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN: AN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Burse, Jacqueline (2017-05-04)African American women experience domestic violence at a rate that is 35% higher than the domestic violence rate of White women. Moreover, African American women encompass 8% of the U.S. population but account for 22% of ... -
Assessment Of Social Support And Peer Influence As Factors Contributing To High School Completion Among African American Males
Guillory, Kristen Shanutelle (Social Work, 2008-04-22)The study employed a non-experimental survey design to assess social support, spiritual beliefs and peer influence as contributing factors to high school completion among 203 African American males between 18 and 24 years ... -
The Diverse Adolescent Relational Aggression Scale: Develpment And Validation
Horton, Karla B. (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 ... -
The Effects Of Perceived Racial Discrimination On Interparental Conflict And Child Emotional Adjustment In White, Hispanic, And Black Families.
Rich-Rice, Kim Lashawn (Social Work, 2008-09-17)This study examined the effects of perceived racial discrimination on interparental conflict and child emotional adjustment in a sample of White, Hispanic, and Black adults. Through the utilization of data from the United ... -
An Evaluation Of Religion And Spirituality In Social Work Education
Branum, Sharina Nicole (Social Work, 2007-08-23)This study evaluated how BSW students at two Texas universities, one publicly funded and one privately funded, perceive their level of preparedness, comfort and the importance of addressing / using religion and spirituality ... -
Predictors Of Timing In Hospice Utilization: The Role Of Family In The Decision For Hospice Care
Wallace, Cara LynnPatients and families coping with a terminal illness are faced with a number of decisions over the course of their disease. The decision to continue further treatment versus utilization of a palliative approach, such as ... -
Risk And Protective Factors Associated With Teen Fatherhood Among A Sample Of Black, White, And Hispanic Males
Kelly-Ricks, Nila (Social Work, 2011-03-03)After 14 years of consistent decline, the teen pregnancy rate increased for 2 consecutive years. This increase is concerning due to the adverse consequences associated with teen pregnancy. This study conducted secondary ... -
Teenage Waist-land: Social And Environmental Determinants Of Childhood Obesity
Pang, Shing (Social Work, 2012-07-25)In the past three decades, childhood obesity has emerged as a growing concern for authorities in diverse disciplines. Authorities in law, economics, medicine, nursing, psychiatry, education, and social work have dedicated ...