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An Exploratory Study Of Sex Selective Abortion Among Indian Immigrants In The United States
(Social Work, 2010-11-01)
This qualitative study sought to explore the transmission of and motivation for sex-selective abortion among Indian immigrants in the United States. Using a theoretical framework incorporating social learning theory and ...
PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder, And Treatment, A Review
(Social Work, 2014-09-17)
This systematic review examines the empirical literature for American veterans with a dual diagnosis of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Concurrent treatment and treatment targeting one of the disorders was the basis ...
Positive Parenting Intervention: As Prevention To Child Maltreatment
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)
One of the biggest social problems in the United States today is child maltreatment. Extensive literature has been written about the problem and many researchers, child welfare workers, and policy makers believe that the ...
LGBTQ Youth: An Exploration Of The Relationship Between The Coming Out Process And Spiritual Intelligence
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)
This study explored the relationship between coming out and spiritual intelligence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. An online survey that utilized the Gay Identity Questionnaire (GIQ) ...
The Struggle And Strength Of Sexual Minorities And Suicidality: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-synthesis
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)
The researcher conducted a Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (QIMS) of the intersection of sexual minority status and suicidality. Seven qualitative research studies were identified which included the stories of ...
The Reintegration Experiences Of Ex-child Soldiers In Liberia
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)
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 ...
Urban-rural Differences In The Use Of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among The People In The Republic Of Yemen-1997
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)
Population explosion is a major concern for many Middle Eastern countries. This study is aimed at exploring the urban-rural differences in the use of modern contraceptives in Yemen. The study also took into consideration ...
Geography Of Disability. An Analysis Based On The Socioeconomic Levels Of Two Metropolitan Areas: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon And Dallas, Texas
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)
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) ...
Professional Preparation And Practices Of Child Custody Evaluators: A Comparative Study Of Masters-level And Doctoral-level Practitioners
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)
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 ...
Association of Social Support and Academic Achievement among Veterans in College
(2017-08-11)
The focus of this study was to examine the association of social support and Student Military Veterans (SMV) achieving academic success in higher education. The researcher conducted a systematic review comprised of 12 ...