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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Rethinking Empowerment: Collective Action As Intervention With Women, Melissa Liberty Darnell
Rethinking Empowerment: Collective Action As Intervention With Women, Melissa Liberty Darnell
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores women's feelings of empowerment that result from participating in collective action events. The study contributes to the growing body of social work scholarship on empowerment practice by identifying and describing the specific variables that may contribute to or enhance empowerment feelings in women as a result of collective action participation.
The Nine Reasons Why Inmates Offend: Rational Choice And Determinism, Anthony Robert Carbo
The Nine Reasons Why Inmates Offend: Rational Choice And Determinism, Anthony Robert Carbo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to consolidate the myriad theories of crime and create a comprehensive list of reasons a person may violate the law. This thesis aimed to accurately identify and categorize the general criminal motivations of sentenced inmates at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center (GHRC). By administering a survey to sentenced inmates this study supported the research hypothesis that all of the participants would agree that they had committed their illegal act due exclusively to one or more of the nine reasons discussed.
Updating The Web-Based Geographic Information System Of The Water Resources Institute, Prava Tiwari
Updating The Web-Based Geographic Information System Of The Water Resources Institute, Prava Tiwari
Theses Digitization Project
The main scope of this project is to rebuild and deploy web applications that will help share historical artifacts related to the Santa Ana watershed. This project is designed to give a consistent user interface and add extra tools to enhance the functionality of existing applications at the Water Resources Institute (WRI) at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB). The purpose of this project is to migrate all applications to a single server and update the applications using ArcGIS Server 9.2. Also to give a consistent look to the applications and to make them user friendly.
Critical Analysis Of Total Physical Response As Pedagogy, Rachel Lynn Anderson
Critical Analysis Of Total Physical Response As Pedagogy, Rachel Lynn Anderson
Theses Digitization Project
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language-teaching method, developed by James Asher in the 1960's. In this critical analysis the theoritical origins of TPR were explored along with the work of James Asher. Twenty-three studies by Asher were examined in conjuction with others who have studied TPR, in order to understand the effectiveness of TPR as both theory and pedagogy. In all studies examined, TPR (which focuses on listening comprehension) was found to be an effective means for producing near perfect retention even long term. TPR was found to be a powerful method for teaching a second lanuage.
Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez
Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez
Theses Digitization Project
This study examines the relationship between housing concerns, ethnicity, and subjective well-being of grandparents raising grandchildren. 17 participants were recruited from the Kin-Care program of Riverside County, Ca. About 19% of families headed by grandparents are living in poverty. When looking at the type of services that would be beneficial for these families, the housing situation is an important matter to consider.
Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli
Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to understand the views and attitudes of aging gay men and lesbian women 60 years old and greater toward receving services from social welfare agencies. The hope is to give social and welfare agencies in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties a better understanding and awareness in the needs of older gay men and lesbian women that could result in better programs for them.
Context Processing As A Function Of Anxiety Level, Viara Ivanova Stankova
Context Processing As A Function Of Anxiety Level, Viara Ivanova Stankova
Theses Digitization Project
The present study aims to establish a direct link between insufficiences in context processing and cognitive deficits related to anxiety symptoms and thus enhance the overall understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the observed discrepancies in cognitive performance. The goal of the present investigation was to apply Braver's model of cognitive control to groups selected on their differences in trait anxiety and explore their relationship. The main goal is to demonstrate that Braver and colleagues context processing theory of cognitive control provides a parsimonious explanation of processing deficits found in those showing anxiety symptoms. A total of 458 Cal State …
Exploring The Perceptions Of Child Welfare Social Worker's Retention Rates For Five Years Or More Of Employment In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services Child Protection Units, Victoria Loren Hill, Kimberly Ann Kalloo-Violante
Exploring The Perceptions Of Child Welfare Social Worker's Retention Rates For Five Years Or More Of Employment In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services Child Protection Units, Victoria Loren Hill, Kimberly Ann Kalloo-Violante
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to explore the reasons why child welfare social workers choose to stay working in child protection as their long-term professional career. Twenty-two career child welfare social workers' perceptions of their long-term employment were examined. If these reasons can be identified, child welfare agencies could possibly develop hiring processes, training systems, and other organizational processes that would target and nurture the right social worker for the job. Monies will be saved and families will be serviced by qualified social workers. The results of this study indicated the primary reason workers stayed in child welfare was …
Social Support And Homeless Individuals 50 To 65 Years Of Age, Joseph William Staudt
Social Support And Homeless Individuals 50 To 65 Years Of Age, Joseph William Staudt
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships homeless individuals have and their support systems. It analyzed what social supports an individual homeless person had in their life and how they utilized that support. This research was done due to lack of research being done on the elderly homeless population. The problem this study focuses on was homelessness among individuals between the ages of 50 and 65 years. Ten homeless people were interviewed at the Central City Lutheran Missions Cold Weather Shelter.
Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson
Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson
Theses Digitization Project
This study explored social workers' views (attitudes and perceptions) on reasons and causes for disproportionality among African American children in the child welfare system. This study contributed to social work practice, policy, and research because it is the first study of its kind for Riverside County where information is readily available to understand the reasons and causes for disproportionality among these children according to social workers.
The Harm In Being A Man: Gender Self-Stereotyping Moderates The Relation Between The Motivation To Achieve And Performance, John Joseph Haller
The Harm In Being A Man: Gender Self-Stereotyping Moderates The Relation Between The Motivation To Achieve And Performance, John Joseph Haller
Theses Digitization Project
In this thesis, it is proposed that when indivduals apply cultural stereotypes about their social group to their self-concept, a phenomenon known as self-stereotyping happens. It can moderate the relation between achievement motivation and performance outcomes particularly in situations that have implications for gender.
A Secondary Analysis Of The Rural Elderly Population In Twentynine Palms, Nicholas Rene Perez
A Secondary Analysis Of The Rural Elderly Population In Twentynine Palms, Nicholas Rene Perez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify needs of the elderly population 65 years and older, who reside in the Twentynine Palms area by conducting secondary analyses of data collected from a needs assessment survey administered by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) from 2005. This study highlited the barriers that the residence of Twentynine Palms found to be most important. The barriers focused on in this paper will assist social workers in focusing on the urgent needs of these residents.
Juvenile Movement Between Activity Nodes, Jill Mary Christie
Juvenile Movement Between Activity Nodes, Jill Mary Christie
Theses Digitization Project
This research will examine the movements of juvenile deliquents residing in the desert communities of Southern California. The purpose of this study was to shed light on the distances routinely traveled by juvenile delinquents to reach their activity places, including recreational locations and school. The research used juveline offender data from an ongoing evaluation of a Riverside County, California youth diversion program. This study examines juveniles in 56 California cities most of which would be classified as rural. By understanding how far juveniles can travel and by what means, it may be possible to gain perspective on how to develop …
Self-Stereotyping And Vocational Choice Among Asian Americans, Tzuting Chang
Self-Stereotyping And Vocational Choice Among Asian Americans, Tzuting Chang
Theses Digitization Project
The underlying purpose of this study was to examine how the social portrayal of Asian Americans, with social identity as the moderator, may impact their career preferences for Investigative/Realistic professions. The role of Asian Americans' self-efficacy in math/science was also explored in the self-stereotyping process. Asian American undergraduate students of all majors were recruited electronically. Professors of Engineering and other science departments from the University of California, Riverside, Irvine, and Los Angeles were contacted via email and were asked to assist with recruitment by forwarding the message to students. In total, 162 Asian American students clicked on the web link …
Contesting "Flexibility": Networks Of Place, Gender, And Class In Vietnamese Workers' Resistance, Angie Tran
Contesting "Flexibility": Networks Of Place, Gender, And Class In Vietnamese Workers' Resistance, Angie Tran
SSGS Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
2008 January Newsletter, Nancy Rockey
2008 January Newsletter, Nancy Rockey
Human Subject Research Archive
No abstract provided.
Final Report For The Evaluation Of Nebraska’S Serious And Violent Offender Reentry Program, Lisa L. Sample, Cassia Spohn, Candice Batton, Scott Chenault
Final Report For The Evaluation Of Nebraska’S Serious And Violent Offender Reentry Program, Lisa L. Sample, Cassia Spohn, Candice Batton, Scott Chenault
Past Publications
The purpose of the evaluation of the NDCS Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Program was to assess the success of the program in three areas. First, an evaluation of the process was conducted to determine if a reentry program had indeed been created by the NDCS. Second, a cost benefit analysis was conducted to determine the economic savings that a reentry program could promote for the state of Nebraska. Finally, an outcome evaluation was conducted to determine if the reentry program was successful in its goal of reducing recidivism among serious and violent offenders in the state. Below are the …
Gvsu Press Releases, 2008, Grand Valley State University
Gvsu Press Releases, 2008, Grand Valley State University
University Press Releases, 1961-Present
A compilation of press releases for the year 2008 submitted by University Communications (formerly News & Information Services) to news agencies concerning the people, places, and events related to Grand Valley State University.
Editors’ Introduction, Glenn Hartelius, Harris Friedman
Editors’ Introduction, Glenn Hartelius, Harris Friedman
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
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Some Rudimentary Problems Pertaining To The Construction Of An Ontology And Epistemology Of Shamanic Journeying Imagery, Adam J. Rock, Stanley Krippner
Some Rudimentary Problems Pertaining To The Construction Of An Ontology And Epistemology Of Shamanic Journeying Imagery, Adam J. Rock, Stanley Krippner
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Attempts to elucidate the kinds of “thing” or “things” to which the term shamanic journeying
image is referentially linked must grapple with two related questions: what is the fundamental
nature of shamanic journeying images, and how might the origin of a shamanic
journeying image be found? The first question is ontological, concerned with the nature
and essence of shamanic journeying images. In contrast, the second is epistemological and
methodolgical, concerned with how to acquire knowledge of shamanic journeying images.
We demonstrate how inductive and deductive reasoning, the private language argument,
and reification render problematic the resolution of both. Finally, we …
Brief History Of Transpersonal Psychology, Stanislav Grof
Brief History Of Transpersonal Psychology, Stanislav Grof
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
The International Transpersonal Association (ITA) was formed in 1978 for the purposes
of promoting education and research in transpersonal subjects, as well as sponsoring
global conferences for the international transpersonal community. The association was
subsequently dissolved in 2004, but is now in the process of being reactivated and revitalized.
As background for this development, this paper reviews the history of ITA including its
international conferences and noteworthy presenters, the organization’s definition, strategies,
and specific goals, and details of its contemporary revival.
The Role Of Spirituality In Mental Health Interventions: A Developmental Perspective, Liora Birnbaum, Atton Birnbaum, Ofra Mayseless
The Role Of Spirituality In Mental Health Interventions: A Developmental Perspective, Liora Birnbaum, Atton Birnbaum, Ofra Mayseless
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Th is article presents a four-level developmental description of the extent to which clinicians
apply spirituality in therapy. At the fi rst level, clinicians begin to sense dissonance regarding
their traditional, positivist worldview while conducting conventional psychotherapy, especially
in cases involving life-threatening situations or loss. At the second level, clinicians
open up to the possibility of the existence of a metaphysical reality and to spiritual/transpersonal
beliefs expressed by clients. At the third level, clinicians may cautiously contact this
transcendental reality and seek ways to utilize this dimension to access information relevant
to therapy. At the fourth level, clinicians actively engage …
Integral Approach To Mental Suffering, Laura B. Gilot
Integral Approach To Mental Suffering, Laura B. Gilot
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Th is article further develops one section by the same name in another article published in
the International Journal of Transpersonal Studies entitled Integral Approach in Transpersonal
Psychotherapy (Boggio Gilot, 2003) by proposing a model of mental suff ering based on
uniting scientifi c psychology with meditative wisdom (e.g., derived from Yoga Vedanta). Th e
role of spiritual vision underlines a wider understanding of the origins of mental suff ering,
including damage from ontological unawareness and egoism, non-ethical factors usually
ignored in psychology. Th ese give rise to destructive poisons of the mind such as pride,
greed, fear, resentment, envy, …
A Peircean Panentheist Scientific Mysticism, Søren Brier
A Peircean Panentheist Scientific Mysticism, Søren Brier
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Peirce’s philosophy can be interpreted as an integration of mysticism and science. In Peirce’s
philosophy mind is feeling on the inside and on the outside, spontaneity, chance and chaos
with a tendency to take habits. Peirce’s philosophy has an emptiness beyond the three worlds
of reality (his Categories), which is the source from where the categories spring. He emphasizes
that God cannot be conscious in the way humans are, because there is no content in
his “mind.” Since there is a transcendental3 nothingness behind and before the categories,
it seems that Peirce had a mystical view on reality with a …
Psycho-Social Effects Of A Brain-Training Program Among Healthy Older Adults, Desma Hurley, M. Jean Turner, William C. Bailey
Psycho-Social Effects Of A Brain-Training Program Among Healthy Older Adults, Desma Hurley, M. Jean Turner, William C. Bailey
Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Grounded in cognitive neuroscience and social exchange theory, this research evaluated the relationship between changes in cognitive functioning and two psycho-social dimensions of life among healthy adults over the age of 70 (N=12). Specific psycho-social dimensions examined were social interaction and depression. Six females and six males participated in the study. All were white, college-educated individuals residing in a life-care residential retirement community. The participants used the Posit Science® Brain Fitness Program™, an auditory-based computer training program that improves memory and speed of processing, for forty hours over an eight-week period. Pre- and post-tests related to social interaction and depressive …
Electronic Medical Records In Nebraska Security, Privacy, And Health Care Quality
Electronic Medical Records In Nebraska Security, Privacy, And Health Care Quality
University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications
This is a background document to prepare you for the November 17th discussion about electronic health records. This discussion guide is intended to serve as a jumping-off point for our upcoming conversation. The discussion is not a test of facts, but rather a chance to offer your perspectives on the issues with other Lincoln residents.
Priority Lincoln: We’Re Listening A Community Conversation On The City Budget
Priority Lincoln: We’Re Listening A Community Conversation On The City Budget
University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications
This is a background document to prepare you for the Priority Lincoln: We’re Listening discussion on the Lincoln City Budget on April 12. This discussion guide is intended to serve as a jumping-off point for our upcoming conversation. The discussion is not a test of facts, but rather a chance to offer your perspectives on the issues with other Lincoln residents.
A Study On The Use Of Ontologies To Represent Collective Knowledge, John Mcauley
A Study On The Use Of Ontologies To Represent Collective Knowledge, John Mcauley
Masters
The development of ontologies has become an area of considerable research interest over the past number of years. Domain ontologies are often developed to represent a shared understanding that in turn indicates cooperative effort by a user community. However, the structure and form that an ontology takes is predicated both on the approach of the developer and the cooperation of the user community. A shift has taken place in recent years from the use of highly specialised and expressive ontologies to simpler knowledge models, progressively developed by community contribution. It is within this context that this thesis investigates the use …
The Asteroid Puzzle And Games, Jeremiah Farrell, Karen Farrell
The Asteroid Puzzle And Games, Jeremiah Farrell, Karen Farrell
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Each of our two-person games is a word version variation from the tic-tac-toe or noughts and crosses family. It is well known that classic tic-tac-toe is a draw when expertly played. It is also clear that not all of its plays are equal- a strong move for the first player is to initially take the powerul center square. ASTEROID and ASTEROID II, on the other hand, are both completely symmetric (in the sense that all letters are used equally) and each have rather suble forced wins for either the first or second player.
The Stenographic Affine Plane, Oscar Thumpbindle, Jeremiah Farrell
The Stenographic Affine Plane, Oscar Thumpbindle, Jeremiah Farrell
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
This square, composed of familiar words, is semimagic because any row or column (the rook sweeps) anagrams into STENOGRAPHIC. "Semi" means the diagonals don't. However, there are four very special diagonals; those that have words with one of the four vowels of STENOGRAPHIC in common. These four bishop sweeps will be important later. Keeping with the chess piece theme, the reader will take notice of the knight 4-tours using the consonants P, H, Rand C. For example one of these is the P-tour SAP, PEG, PIN and TOP. Another set of knight tours traces the letters S, T, G and …