Browsing by Thesis Department "Social work (MU)"
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Perceptions of childhood as indicators of early attachment deficits among individuals with a history of violent crime
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This qualitative study utilizing constructivist grounded theory, explores the potential effects of insecure attachment on the development of violent behaviors in adulthood. A negative case analysis is used to analyze ... -
Personal and organizational predictors of service provision for refugees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)This cross-sectional research study examined related predictors such as knowledge of refugees, familiarity with community resources, cultural competence, and organizational culture factors associated with service provision ... -
Perspectives of certified nurse assistants on sexual orientation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] It is estimated that there will be more than 5 million gays and lesbians age 65 and over by 2030. This study examined attitudes toward issues of sexual ... -
Perspectives of informal caregivers on using in-home technology to monitor activities of person with serious mental illness
([University of Missouri--Columbia], 2010)As a result of the U.S deinstitutionalization policy of the 1960's persons with serious mental illness often live with and rely upon family members and friends to serve as informal caregivers. The purpose of this study was ... -
Poverty and affordable housing: comparing the attitudes and beliefs of social work students in the United States to those of social work students in the Netherlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This cross-national exploratory study examines the influence of social structure and educational level on the attitudes and beliefs of social work students. Respondents were students enrolled in a social work program in ... -
Pregnancy intention among women with cystic fibrosis : a theory of planned behavior model
([University of Missouri--Columbia], 2014)Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal genetically inherited disease; it is the most common genetic disorder among Caucasians. CF affects several body systems and is a life-shortening disease that requires extensive treatment ... -
Providing for the needs of victims of human trafficking under the TVPA of 2000 : the experiences of service providers in Missouri and Kansas
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Human Trafficking (HT) is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, and ... -
Psychosocial influences on total pain management by informal hospice caregivers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Individuals receiving home-based hospice services often rely upon family members and friends to serve as informal caregivers responsible for managing ... -
The role of household environment on health outcomes for female adolescents in Kenya
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Chronic illness has a profoundly negative impact on the welfare of households, especially for the adolescents who live there. Those who lack a social welfare safety net, particularly youth, are much more dependent on the ... -
The role of teamwork in public child welfare caseworkers' intentions to leave
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The high turnover rates among caseworkers have emerged in the past decade as one of the most serious issues within the public child welfare agencies. High turnover rates lead to reductions in case work quality with resulting ... -
A study of intergroup contact theory : using storytelling to increase awareness of lesbian and gay older adults in long-term care settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The population of older adults is growing rapidly. Among the aging population are large numbers that identify as lesbian or gay (LG). LG older adults are less likely to have partners, spouses or children and experience ... -
A study on the relationship of death anxiety and the completion of advance directives for oncology social workers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study examined the extent to which the death anxiety of oncology social workers impacts the facilitation of the completion of their personal advance directives, and communication about advance directives with patients. ... -
A survey of employee engagement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)This exploratory study examined the overall level of engagement for employees of a public rehabilitation service agency, and the extent to which demographic and work life variables such as gender, office location, job ... -
Team communication and collaboration in hospice pain management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This dissertation explores communication and collaboration of two hospice teams regarding pain management with a framework of The Model of Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Bronstein, 2003). Professionals (n=15) doctors, ... -
Waiting for the cold to end : a qualitative exploration of PhotoVoice as a therapeutic intervention with survivors of sexual assault
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Sexual assault has reached epidemic proportions, and disproportionately affects college-aged women. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the most commonly associated mental health disorder associated with sexual assault. ...