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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
A Study Of Role And Function Differences Between School Psychologists Working Within The Flexible Service Delivery System And More Traditional Settings, Jaime L. Hahn
Masters Theses
Practicing school psychologists were surveyed including those working within the Flexible Service Delivery System (FSDS) and traditional settings. The questionnaires were completed by 91 school psychologists from throughout Illinois and Indiana. Participants completed questionnaires examining their specific role and function as a practicing school psychologist. Specific roles that each respondent was asked to rank used a Likert scale consisting of (1) Standardized Testing, (2) Curriculum Based Assessment, (3) Individual Therapy, (4) Group Therapy/Social Skills Training, (5) Consultation with Teachers, (6) Consultation with Parents, (7) Organizational Consultation, (8) Conducting Research, (9) Classroom Intervention, (10) Pre-referral Meetings, (11) Psychological Reports, and (12) …
Factors Influencing Substance Abuse/Dependence And Treatment Outcome Of Adolescents In A Residential Substance Abuse Program: An Exploratory Study, Melissa L. Moody
Factors Influencing Substance Abuse/Dependence And Treatment Outcome Of Adolescents In A Residential Substance Abuse Program: An Exploratory Study, Melissa L. Moody
Masters Theses
Previous research examining the risk factors associated with alcohol and other drug use has primarily focused on the adult population. Few studies have investigated the factors which influence adolescent substance abuse and the respective effects on treatment outcome. This in spite of the considerable decline in the age-of-onset for problematic substance use that could, if gone untreated, escalate into dependence and a variety of other interpersonal problems which extend across the lifespan. Effective interventions targeting the adolescent population would therefore seem to be of utmost importance to both researchers and clinicians. It has been suggested that individualized treatment programs focusing …
Prediction Of Mental Health Treatment Outcome In Asian American College Students, Jamie Michelle Pitzman
Prediction Of Mental Health Treatment Outcome In Asian American College Students, Jamie Michelle Pitzman
Masters Theses
The current study aimed to examine the relationship between presenting problems and treatment outcome among Asian American college students compared to non-Asian students. The present study also provides information about the relationship between treatment outcome and the following types of demographic and treatment related variables: age, gender, ethnic status, year in school, religion, marital status, parents' marital status, referral source, previous counseling, medical problems, and family history of medical, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Data for this study were obtained from an existing database from an East Coast university counseling center. The entire sample consisted of 173 males and 271 …
Predictors Of Recurrent Child Maltreatment, Bridget Kielty
Predictors Of Recurrent Child Maltreatment, Bridget Kielty
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between child maltreatment recurrence and several predictor variables in 7 rural counties in central Illinois, an under-studied population in the child maltreatment literature. Additionally, factors that contributed to the decision by Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to provide post-investigative services were also examined. Data were obtained from an integrated database maintained by Illinois DCFS. All indicated cases of maltreatment occurring between January 1, 2000 and March 31 of 2001 were examined for a 12-month period following the initial indicated report for child revictimization or perpetrator recidivism. The …
Estimating The Impact Of The Local Health Care Sector On A Rural Economy Using An Implan Based Sam, David W. Hughes, Tom Walker
Estimating The Impact Of The Local Health Care Sector On A Rural Economy Using An Implan Based Sam, David W. Hughes, Tom Walker
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
An IMPLAN-based social accounting matrix (SAM) is used to estimate health care sector impacts on the Morgan County (West Virginia) economy. The SAM is a hybrid of the IMPLAN-SAM, which has an inadequate linkage between industry payments to workers and resulting household spending. An income distribution matrix provides this linkage. This matrix is based on the 1990 Census Public Use Microdata dataset for money payments and on a variety of data sources that account for the distribution of non-money income. Output multipliers and results of a local hospital impact scenario are compared between the original and reformulated models.
The Ethics Of Service : A New Approach To Service Learning, Jonathan C. Zur
The Ethics Of Service : A New Approach To Service Learning, Jonathan C. Zur
Honors Theses
The new model of service presented in this paper gives a framework for considering the possibilities for ethically grounded service. It does not solve al I of the problems with competing interests or tradeoffs in wellbeing, but is a solid foundation upon which many important discussions can be based. By examining the continuum of self-interest, the discussion of intent, preparedness, and outcome, and consideration for mandatory service, the paper has offered a comprehensive assessment of the ethics of service. The four parties - the volunteer, the client, the university, and the service site - have particular responsibilities to their own …
Leading A 'Torn Country' : Turkey's Ideological And Civilized Divide, Joshua Walker
Leading A 'Torn Country' : Turkey's Ideological And Civilized Divide, Joshua Walker
Honors Theses
Turkey, since 1923, has proven to be a valuable case study in ideological and religious tensions and national identity crisis; however, with a newly elected government, Turkey appears ready to write a new chapter in its history. The complexity of the issues that exist within a modern state along with the diversity of traditional cultures and rich history of Turkey do not allow for a singular civilizational inclusion as Huntington advocates, nor a single ideological path to follow. The Kemalist heritage of this young country has presupposed the necessity for adopting modernity as defined by the West. but the tension …
A Blueprint For Environmental Sustainability Along The James River, Trevor S. Macdougall
A Blueprint For Environmental Sustainability Along The James River, Trevor S. Macdougall
Honors Theses
The paper is the result of a research project conducted through the University of Richmond, the desired end of which is to produce a Blueprint for Environmental Sustainability Along the James River, a document that provides guidelines for managing the urban riverfront in a sustainable fashion.
The first chapter is designed to outline the layout of this report. The subsequent literature review is divided into four chapters: The Ecological Model, An Overview of Sustainability, Sustainable Practices in Other Cities, and Richmond Development: Past and Present. The first pair of these chapters provide a general assessment of two important environmental paradigms, …
Does Knowing Cost Of Enteral Supplements Affect Preference Or Acceptance By Free-Living Older Adults?, Michelle J. Acklie
Does Knowing Cost Of Enteral Supplements Affect Preference Or Acceptance By Free-Living Older Adults?, Michelle J. Acklie
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
African Americans And Caucasian Americans Perceptions And Experiences Related To Racial Identity And Stereotypes, H. D. Crockett
African Americans And Caucasian Americans Perceptions And Experiences Related To Racial Identity And Stereotypes, H. D. Crockett
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Reading Beauty And Fashion Magazines And The Use Of Pathogenic Dieting Methods Among College Females, Kathryn A. Hyla
The Relationship Between Reading Beauty And Fashion Magazines And The Use Of Pathogenic Dieting Methods Among College Females, Kathryn A. Hyla
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Factors Influencing Body Image Perception Of Eastern Illinois University Track And Field Athletes, Sandra L. Hussey
Factors Influencing Body Image Perception Of Eastern Illinois University Track And Field Athletes, Sandra L. Hussey
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Embedding Multicultural Competencies In Rehabilitation Psychology Practice, Richard H. Dana
Embedding Multicultural Competencies In Rehabilitation Psychology Practice, Richard H. Dana
Regional Research Institute for Human Services
This article identifies the several issues in the process of client assessments, especially for multicultural groups. The Multicultural Assessment-Intervention Process (MAIP) model is discussed as a useful tool for meeting these issues. The model's applications and specific procedural steps are discussed.
2002 Oregon Crime Victims’ Needs Assessment Final Report, Deborah Elliott, Alice Galloway, Karen Cellarius, Mary Louise Mcclintock, Mary Ellen Johnson, Mandy Davis, John Knutson
2002 Oregon Crime Victims’ Needs Assessment Final Report, Deborah Elliott, Alice Galloway, Karen Cellarius, Mary Louise Mcclintock, Mary Ellen Johnson, Mandy Davis, John Knutson
Regional Research Institute for Human Services
On behalf of the Crime Victims’ Assistance Section of the Oregon Department of Justice, Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute for Human Services conducted an 18-month (July 2001-December 2002) needs assessment of the current state of crime victims’ services and victims’ needs in Oregon. The primary objectives of the needs assessment were to identify:
- Gaps in the current service delivery system, including linkages among agencies
- Range and quality of services
- Barriers to accessing services, particularly among underserved populations
- How well Crime Victims’ Rights are implemented
- Model national and statewide programs
This report is a compilation of the findings gathered from …
Reputation And The Control Of Pollution, Arthur J. Caplan
Reputation And The Control Of Pollution, Arthur J. Caplan
Applied Economics Faculty Publications
This paper investigates the effectiveness of reputation in inducing a polluting firm to self-regulate its emissions when consumers have imperfect information. In particular, we ask to what extent must consumers reward and punish the firm before it chooses self-regulation as its dominant strategy? We find that if payoffs in the stage game are such that both the consumer and the polluting firm have beliefs that are consistent with each others’ behaviors, then the firm has a positive probability of playing clean in each period of a finite game. Further, we find that a weak reward/punishment scheme may have an adverse …
An Efficient Mechanism To Control Correlated Externalities: Redistributive Transfers And Coexistence Of Regional And Global Pollution Permit Markets, Arthur J. Caplan
An Efficient Mechanism To Control Correlated Externalities: Redistributive Transfers And Coexistence Of Regional And Global Pollution Permit Markets, Arthur J. Caplan
Applied Economics Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Campbell-Ewald [Encyclopedia Entry], James Pokrywczynski
Campbell-Ewald [Encyclopedia Entry], James Pokrywczynski
College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications
No abstract provided.
Review Of Harry Truman And Civil Rights: Moral Courage And Political Risks, Steven R. Goldzwig
Review Of Harry Truman And Civil Rights: Moral Courage And Political Risks, Steven R. Goldzwig
College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications
No abstract provided.
Are College Students Prepared For Conflict? : A Review On Conflict Resolution Among College Students, Marc J. Dalmasso
Are College Students Prepared For Conflict? : A Review On Conflict Resolution Among College Students, Marc J. Dalmasso
Graduate Research Papers
The following is a review of the research on the topic of conflict resolution in college age students. All of the research involved used college students as their participants. The purpose of this review was to find out if college students constructively resolve conflicts in their individual and professional lives. The research reveals that there are various factors that play a key role in how this age group comes to their resolution strategies. Nevertheless, students appear to use some nonconstructive techniques. However, constructive methods to be aware of are discovered as well as skills that may offer insight further into …
Black Single Custodial Fathers: Factors Influencing The Decision To Parent, Roberta Coles
Black Single Custodial Fathers: Factors Influencing The Decision To Parent, Roberta Coles
Social and Cultural Sciences Faculty Research and Publications
This pilot study combined narrative and quantitative data to explore the factors enabling and motivating single African American fathers to take full custody of one or more of their children. The size and selection of the sample does not allow for generalization, since most of the men were college-educated and financially stable. The findings indicated a distinction between enabling and motivating factors. Factors that appeared to enable full custody included employment and secure housing, as they were present for all of the fathers before they took custody. Adult age at the time of their first child’s birth was also a …
Factors Influencing Undergraduate Students' Career Choice In Dietetics, Christy Lyn Bolibol
Factors Influencing Undergraduate Students' Career Choice In Dietetics, Christy Lyn Bolibol
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Determining Barriers To Service And Preferred Methods Of Nutrition Education For Working And Student Women, Infant, And Children (Wic) Participants, Stephanie L. Bess
Determining Barriers To Service And Preferred Methods Of Nutrition Education For Working And Student Women, Infant, And Children (Wic) Participants, Stephanie L. Bess
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Case Study: Examining The Perceptions Of National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association Volunteers On The Current Child Welfare System In Illinois, Anne Maciejewski
A Case Study: Examining The Perceptions Of National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association Volunteers On The Current Child Welfare System In Illinois, Anne Maciejewski
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Perceived Benefits Of Membership In A District Dietetic Association, Kellee A. Sullivan
Perceived Benefits Of Membership In A District Dietetic Association, Kellee A. Sullivan
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Social Fields On The Telepathic Reception Of Information, Jamie A. Yarnall
The Effects Of Social Fields On The Telepathic Reception Of Information, Jamie A. Yarnall
Masters Theses
Field theories are increasingly used as explanations for extrasensory perception, suggesting the existence of some form of collective mind or social field. These theories imply that groups of individuals create fields that can contain and transfer information. The current study explored the telepathic transfer of information regarding randomly selected target locations. Groups of participants "sent" target locations to individuals, observed on close circuit television, who were either members of the group (ingroup) or not members (outgroup). We hypothesized that ingroup members would achieve above chance hit rates while outgroup members would score below chance. Approximately 30 senders sent 16 trials …
An Analysis Of Student Credit Card Debt Determinants And Factors, James Paton
An Analysis Of Student Credit Card Debt Determinants And Factors, James Paton
Masters Theses
The Permanent Income Hypothesis (PIH) derived by Milton Friedman in 1957 states that individuals will base their current consumption on what they consider to be their "normal income." Normal income is derived by the individual's current and expected future income.
Credit cards have become prevalent among college campuses. Credit card issuers seek out students because of market saturation and the idea that students, are generally in independence limbo; still being supported by parents, yet regarded as legal adults.
This study seeks to find if the PIH is valid amongst college students by using student credit card debt as a sort …
The Impact Of Immigration On U.S. Trade: A Comparative Study, Janice Yuen Lai Yap
The Impact Of Immigration On U.S. Trade: A Comparative Study, Janice Yuen Lai Yap
Masters Theses
Immigrants play an important role in affecting bilateral trade. Immigrant links to the home country include knowledge of home country markets, language, preferences, and business contacts.
This paper investigates the link between immigration and trade using United States trade data. It analyzes the original study by Gould and the reduced trading partners' study, compares two different time period, and analyzes the role of new variables in the trade equation. The results of this study are divided into three sections.
The first section of this study which compares Gould's original study to the modified Gould's study reveals that immigrants influence loses …
Relationship Between Evaluative Groups' Perceptions Of Children And Children's Self-Reported Levels Of Self-Concept, Terry T. Burgener
Relationship Between Evaluative Groups' Perceptions Of Children And Children's Self-Reported Levels Of Self-Concept, Terry T. Burgener
Masters Theses
The significance of significant others' (parents, peers and teachers) ratings on children's self-reported levels of self-concept were investigated. Self-reported levels of self-concept were determined by administrating the Multidimensional Self Concept Scale (MSCS), while parent, peer, and teacher ratings of children were determined by the use of rating scales designed using selected MSCS items. Results indicated that all significant others' ratings were positively correlated to children's self-reported levels of self-concept. Peer ratings were the most predictive of self-reported level of self-concept, while teacher ratings were the second most predictive variable and parent ratings the least predictive variable. The findings are congruent …
Corporatist Features Of The Security Sector In Democratizing Countries: A Cross-Regional Analysis Of Brazil And Romania, Sebastian Huluban
Corporatist Features Of The Security Sector In Democratizing Countries: A Cross-Regional Analysis Of Brazil And Romania, Sebastian Huluban
Masters Theses
The topic of the thesis is to analyse, from a cross-regional comparative perspective, the relationship between the corporatist features and the civil-military relations in two democratising countries, Romania and Brazil. I choose Romania and Brazil because these two countries present peculiar features regarding the civil-military relations within their regions, and, in addition, these countries share a peculiar heritage regarding the corporatist arrangements both in terms of intellectual-cultural legacy and contingent decisions. The paper encompasses a double attempt as an answer to the current appeals within the civil-military relations literature for new analytical perspectives. First, I will show that the corporatist …
A Trial Of The Effects Of Intercessory Prayer On Student Performance, Christopher Clark
A Trial Of The Effects Of Intercessory Prayer On Student Performance, Christopher Clark
Masters Theses
The purpose of the present study is to test the efficacy of intercessory prayer on academic performance. One hundred and four students enrolled in a college business class and 63 regular church attendees volunteered to participate in the study. Design for the study was a matched groups reversal design. The students were paired according to their GPA's and randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first test of the semester constituted a baseline measure. For the first four-week period of the class and the first test, neither of the groups received prayer. Next, the church goers each received the …