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Reentry Services in Non-urban Counties in Texas: A Directed Content Analysis of Reentry Provider Websites
(2023-08-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** Health, social, and justice outcomes for returning residents after incarceration are concerning, with implications for service providers, especially in ... -
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 ... -
Religion and Resiliency Among Female Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders
(2018-07-23)This thesis analyzed the relationship between the religiosity of four newly-arrived female Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders in the Dallas area and its impact on their resiliency, coping, and outlook on their new ... -
Reproductive Decision Making Among Lesbian Women
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)A non-experimental, survey design was used to determine which factors influence a lesbian woman's decision to have, or not have, a child. Data was collected via the internet from 373 adult women, who self identify as ... -
Reproductive Health In India : An Empowerment Model
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)This study examined the effects of social and economic factors on women's reproductive health in India. Primarily, the study analyzed data from the India Human Development Survey I (IHDS-I 2004-2005). Several statistical ... -
Reproductive Health Of Tribal Populations In India: A Sustainability Approach
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)In the context of global climate change, the sustainability approach takes a holistic view of development through preservation of nature during the course of socioeconomic and human development. Reproductive health functions ... -
Reproductive Health Of Women In Developing Countries And Human Development: A Test Of Sen's Theory
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)The purpose of this study is to extend prior research on reproductive health in developing countries and to examine the utility of the extended model for the social work profession. This study applied Nobel Prize winning ... -
Resilience In Families Of Children Who Have Disabilities
(Social Work, 2014-12)Families are foundational units that facilitate societal function. They are responsible for many of the integral processes that allow communities to continue to function. Not the least of these processes are providing for ... -
Resilience in Seeking Refuge: Religious Coping Strategies in Muslim Refugees from Syria
(2017-01-02)The recent shift of attention onto Syrian refugees has resulted in much media coverage and discussion regarding this population. This study delved into the religious coping strategies of Muslim refugees from Syria. ... -
Risk And Protective Factors Associated With Teen Fatherhood Among A Sample Of Black, White, And Hispanic Males
(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 ... -
Risk Behavior, Personal Assets And Social Support In The Lesbian And Gay Adult Populations: How These Contribute To Suicidality?
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this exploratory study is threefold 1) to assess whether risk factors for suicide among LG individuals older than age 18 are the same as those among heterosexual individuals; 2) to assess whether suicidality ... -
The Road Ahead: Striking The Right Combination Of Academic And Mental Health Services And VA Benefits For Increasing The Academic Attainment Of Student Veterans
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)Recent statistics suggest that nearly a quarter of all veterans who have recently returned from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are returning to postsecondary education, many of them motivated to do so by the increased ... -
The Role Of Social Capital In Rural Community Development
(Social Work, 2014-09-17)This study explores the impact of social capital on community development in a rural community in Texas. There is very little research on social capital relative to community development. Much of the research that has been ... -
The Role Of The Sibling Relationship In Foster Care: A Comparison Of Adults With A History Of Childhood Out-of-home Placement
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)This secondary data analysis focuses on the outcome experiences of adults with a history of out-of-home placement. The study focuses on the relationship between childhood sibling experiences and outcomes for adults. The ... -
Sexual Consent: Conceptualizations, Practices, and Education Among Texas High School Students
(2022-05-06)This study investigates high school students’ understanding of sexual consent and healthy relationships. While many studies have investigated practices, concepts, and definitions of consent among college-aged students, ... -
The Social Capital Effect In Nonprofit Human Service Organizations: An Examination Of Potential Outcomes Of Organizational Social Capital Related To Effectiveness
(Social Work, 2008-08-08)The study provided for a more complete understanding of social capital theory and its applicability to nonprofit human service organizations (NPHSOs). The initial analysis included an examination of potential outcomes of ... -
Social Capital: The Missing Link Between HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, And Related Behaviors Among Young Women In Tanzania
(Social Work, 2008-09-17)The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of various social capital predictor variables (e.g., human, family, emotional, physical, economic, community and educational social capital) on sexually ... -
The Social Determinants Of Immigrant Well-being In The United States: A Gendered Perspective
This dissertation examines the overlapping effects of structural vulnerabilities that arise from individual’s position in a society translated through gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, and marital status on the well-being ... -
Social Network and Black Students: Relative Effects of Member Expectations on Academic Achievement
(2018-05-01)Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between social network member college expectations of Black students and the college expectations and college attendance of the students. Methods: This ... -
Social Work and Moreno: A Systematic Review of Psychodrama Methods and Implications
(2017-06-01)As defined by the National Association of Social Workers, a binding core value of all professional social workers is competency: the aspiration and action of contributing to the professional knowledge base (National ...