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Falling through the cracks : child care decision-making among the working poor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The aim of this study was to discover how barriers influence working poor parents' child care selection criteria, satisfaction with child care choice, and continuity of care for their young children. In order to empower ...
Empowerment for social justice : a grounded theory study of social work field instruction strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This study examines the process of student empowerment for social work practice that promotes social justice as it occurs in field education. Seventeen in-depth interviews were conducted with qualified field instructors ...
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 ...
Cultivating a landscape for food justice : an exploratory study of community food security measurement to inform community-based intervention strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
This study extends the knowledge of food security beyond socio-demographic predictors to include the food environment. A method for measuring community food security and identifying protective and risk factors was developed. ...
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 ...
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. ...
Making space for critical race theory within therapeutic settings :Understanding the significance of race in serving racial and ethnic women minorities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The U.S. is transforming into a multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in which factors such as race and ethnicity are important variables to consider in professional practice and service provision to racial and ethnic ...
Engagement of geographically diverse Head Start families
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This study examined the differences in family engagement in geographically diverse Head Start families using the new Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework developed by the Office of Head Start. Participants ...
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 ...
Contributing factors for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptance among African American young adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
There is an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. Populations most affected by STDs are young adults, particularly those living in a high risk environment such as a college or university. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Information and communication technology use, social support, and life satisfaction among Korean immigrant elders /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This cross-sectional study aimed to explore 1) ICT use (email, smart phone, internet, and social networking sites), 2) differences in ICT use between ...
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 ...
Exploring differences in hospital treatment among psychiatric inpatients in short-term general hospitals : applications of multi-nominal logistic regression analyses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Since the creation of Medicaid in 1965 and the massive deinstitutionalization of psychiatric patients, a dramatic increase appeared in the number of ...
Abortion decision-making and the impact of the 72-hour waiting period
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In 2011, 45% of pregnancies were unintended (UIP), dropping from a rate of 51% in 2008. This rate is still high for a developed country such as the ...
African American males navigating their way to college : a socio-ecological resiliency model /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The majority of African American college students are female, with males representing five percent of the total four-year college population (U.S. ...