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From the earliest stages of social work training in 1906 to developing leadership for social and economic justice in the 21st century, social work education at MU has progressed in response to the needs of the state and nation. The School’s mission is to develop leadership for social and economic justice. The School of Social Work educates leaders who are grounded in the unchanging realities, who are prepared to dynamically respond to the immediacy of change, and who will be proactive in a manner that creatively anticipates and plans for the future.
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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 ... -
Abortion decision-making and the impact of the 72-hour waiting period
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)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 United States. In 2011, 42% of UIPs ended in abortion, which is slightly ... -
African American males navigating their way to college : a socio-ecological resiliency model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The majority of African American college students are female, with males representing five percent of the total four-year college population (U.S. Census, 2013). Despite the evolution of race relations in the United States, ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Making space for critical race theory within therapeutic settings :
(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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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)Human Trafficking (HT) is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, and is a modern-day form of slavery. The U.S. is a major destination country ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Effects of personal and environmental factors on social engagement in later life
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)The study used data from Community Partnerships for Older Adults (CPOA) Program Survey of Older Adults 2002 to identify factors that predict social engagement. Multilevel modeling was used to examine the association of ... -
Coping among pregnant, rural, low-income women facing intimate partner violence (pregnancy to three months postnatal)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)The study will examine the coping skills of pregnant, rural, low-income women facing intimate partner violence (IPV) from pregnancy to three months post-natal. Twenty in depth interviews were conducted with women during ... -
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 ... -
Exploratory study of victim advocacy practices, strategies, resistance and relationships among crime victim service agencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Social work has long been a field of advocacy, and has progressively integrated into the crime victim advocacy movement by practicing in domestic violence shelters, prosecutors' offices, law enforcement, child advocacy ... -
Legalized orphans: parental relinquishment to child welfare
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)This exploratory study examines the phenomenon of voluntary parental relinquishment to alternative care. In 2006 there were 51,984 children voluntarily placed into alternative care by a parent (Department of Health and ... -
Perspectives of certified nurse assistants on sexual orientation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)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 orientation among a sample of certified nurse assistants who work in ...