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Theses from 2024
A Neuroscience-Based Curriculum for Addiction Prevention For Fourth-Grade Students, Paola Andrea Benitez
Boiling Behind Bars: Exploring the Hidden Toll of Extreme Heat on Mental Health in Texas Prisons, Sandra K. Miller
Exploring the Perceptions of Stakeholders Regarding Food Availability, Affordability, Accessibility, and Acceptability in North Texas, Benjamin J. Sesay
THE WAY OF ELDERING: SPIRITUAL MATURATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, Kineret Yardena
Theses from 2023
Preparing Students for Social Work Practice with Grieving Clients, Lisa Battle
A Qualitative Analysis of Catholic Mental Health Services in Texas for School-Age Children and Adolescents, Dylan R. Benson
Reentry Services in Non-urban Counties in Texas: A Directed Content Analysis of Reentry Provider Websites, Monica Canizares
The Impacts of TF-CBT for Child and Adolescent Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review, Melissa Leap
CONVERGING AND DIVERGING OUTCOMES OF POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH (PTG) AND POSTTRAUMATIC DEPRECIATION (PTD) IN COMBAT VETERANS: A CASE STUDY, Dayton Williams
Phenomenological Qualitative Program Evaluation of Goat Yoga for Cultivating Joy and Positively Shifting Perspective, Teri Relyea Berbel
Young Adult Well-Being After Childhood Maltreatment Experiences, Katherine Fahrenthold
La Pieza Que Falta: How Gender Roles and Cultural Norms Impacted how Latinas Learn about Sex, Toni A. Gallegos
A SCOPING REVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT ON SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE AMONG ADULTS IN U.S. PRISONS, Jessica Diana Puebla
Theses from 2022
Competence and Bias in the Provision of Transgender Mental Health, Taylor Dahlia Bolinger
Nurturing the Disease - A Glimpse From the Outside Looking In: An Autoethnographic Exploration of the Nature of Nurture and its Role in Chronic Illness, Michelle Leeann Koudsi
Postpartum Depression and COVID-19: A Special Emphasis on Military Women, Lacey R. Quiￃﾱones
Empathy: The Unspoken Language of Humanity: A Systematic Review Protocol, Yasmin Khaled Al-Zubi
How do social work students demographic identities impact ally behavior?, Jayme Dooley
How Word Choice Influences Collegiate Recovery: A Quantitative Analysis on the Impact of Identifying Terms on Self-Compassion, Stigma, and Recovery Capital, Morgan Humberger
Piloting an Index of Segregation at the Census Tract Level: Associations with Place and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Life Expectancies, Katherine F. Kitchens
The effects of digital civic engagement training on the political knowledge and internal political efficacy of social work students, Christian Andrew Mason
What is the state of the literature about robotic animal use among older adults receiving hospice or palliative care?, Allyson Miles
Positive Ageing and Death or Dying: A Scoping Review, Robin Otto
What is the current state of literature regarding the effectiveness of Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder among African American men?, Tamiko L. Stanley
Intersections Between Social Work and Public Administration: A Case Study of Urban Water Poverty, Katherine M. Lindsey
Challenges Experienced by Rural Informal Caregivers of Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Jon Shuffler
I Kissed Shaming Goodbye: Mental Health Implications of Christian Purity Culture, Danielle Miriam Stillman
Theses from 2021
Barriers to Resource Access: The Need for Social Workers as Cultural Brokers in Hispanic Immigrant Communities, Leslie Noemy Reyna
Healthy Aging and Older Adults with Autism: A Scoping Review, Mary Kris Stringfellow
HOW LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT CAN DECREASE POVERTY, Abigayle Brianna Brooks
PARENT ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES: PRE-COVID AND PERI-COVID PERSPECTIVES OF SCHOOL EFFORTS, Arin D. Dixon
HEALING THE TRAUMA OF SEX TRAFFICKED WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES: A SCOPING REVIEW, Erin Marie Laney
A SCOPING REVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS CONDUCTED FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA, Grace Akomu Amenawon Inegbenehi
Theses from 2020
TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS: A SCOPING REVIEW, Joseph David Harwerth
PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS: KEEPING THEMSELVES RICH WHILE GIVING MONEY AWAY, Jessica Leech
Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Young Adults: Perceptions of Their Lived Experiences With Gender Identity, Devyn Adrian Box
EXPLORING THE ALIGNMENT OF ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES WITH STATE AND DISTRICT POLICY: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK DATA, Modesty Chisom Ekueku
Age-Friendly Airports: A Qualitative Study of Older Adults Aged 55 and Older, Joanna Fatih Glover
FEAR OF BLACKNESS AND GENTRIFICATION OF BLACK AND BROWN NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO, Vanessa Ann Hentz
Predictors Of School Functioning And Problem Behaviors In Siblings Of Children With Autism, Sarah Elizabeth Jones
The Perceived Benefits of Exposure to Nature Through Birds, Venieca Kusek
Examining Health and Mental Health Disparities between Sexual Minority Youth and Heterosexual Youth in the United States, Savarra K. Tadeo
Photovoice to Improve Postsecondary Success Among Foster Care Emerging Adults, Dana Hill
Theses from 2019
I May be Slightly Broken: Experiences of Children of Parents with Personality Disorders, Miriam Tepper
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS ON ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, Gaubriella M. Drollinger
Exploring Reactions of Stakeholders to Military-Connected Spouse Abuse Disclosure: An Online Observational Approach, Mary Christine Highfill
Depression Screening and Treatment Among Disparity Populations in Primary Care: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records Data, Afsaneh Rezaeizadeh
Intervention Response to the Trauma-Exposed, Female Juvenile Offender: A Review of Effectiveness in Reducing Recidivism, Ashley M. Thomann
"They Smile But It's Not Real": Karen Refugees' Perceptions of Depression, Carina Zuniga
FROM TRAINING TO REHABILITATION: ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTION FOR INMATES, Alan Kunz Lomelin
Theses from 2018
Barriers to Self-sufficiency for Syrian Refugees After Resettlement, Alexi Ellen De Lathouder
Religion and Resiliency Among Female Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders, Sahil K. Gilani
Data Collection Technology in Social Work: Evaluating Barriers to Utilization, Cynthia Lynn Jewett
Assessing the relationship between acute and chronic health conditions and transportation disadvantage and quality of life among older adults in Tarrant County, Texas, James Craig Keaton
A community assessment of food resources available to college students in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Katelyn Frances Pearson
Theses from 2017
Interviews and Conversations about Leaving Services (iCALS): A Review of Resources after TANF, Maria C. Cole
HOMELESSNESS AMONG WOMEN VETERANS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE RISK FACTORS, Staceyann Graham
What works for whom? Military sexual trauma vs. campus sexual assault survivors and the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches; a systematic review and comparison., Daphne Jaguar Browell
Association of Social Support and Academic Achievement among Veterans in College, Juan A. DeSantiago III
USING A CULTURALLY ADAPTED LEARNING TOOL WITH LATINOS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION, Monica Lechuga
Social Work and Moreno: A Systematic Review of Psychodrama Methods and Implications, Katherine E. Bendel
“In a Way It’s a Violation”: Pap Smear Knowledge and Beliefs Among Underserved Women in Substance Abuse Treatment, Amberly R. Prykhodko
UNDERSTANDING AGING WELL FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS, Debra Lynn Rogers
Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Programs to Reduce Suicide Ideation and Behavior in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature from 2009-2016, Marissa Steen Wallace
Theses from 2016
Resilience in Seeking Refuge: Religious Coping Strategies in Muslim Refugees from Syria, Nabiha Hasan
AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT AND DIASPORA PERSPECTIVES OF POLICE VIOLENCE “IT’S ABOUT CULTURE, NOT RACE”, Bemnet Tadesse Meshesha
AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT AND DIASPORA PERSPECTIVES OF POLICE VIOLENCE “IT’S ABOUT CULTURE, NOT RACE”, Bemnet Tadesse Meshesha
Heroin Addiction And Recovery: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Julia C. Rossini
Are Colleges and Universities Failing to Meet the Needs of the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community By Failing To Meet The Needs of Social Work Students?, Constance D. Siegel
UNDERSTANDING NUTRITIONAL HABITS OF REFUGEES FROM BURMA, Brian Blake Davis
Protective Sex: How Being In-Tune with Sexuality Protects Young Women, Catherine Elinor Ertel Baggett
Payday Lending: A Value-Critical Analysis of Three State Solutions, Jocelyn Everett
Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Suicide Attempt and Completion among Female Service Members and Veterans: A Systematic Review, Alletia D. Smith
The Effects of Combat Zones on Mental Health Among Civilian Contractors, Vanessa Trupiano
Theses from 2015
ADHD TREATMENT OUTCOME DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL PARENT-CHILD INTERVENTION AND GROUP PARENT-CHILD INTERVENTION WITH THE SAME PROTOCOL, Bhupendra Raj Adhikari
Urbanization Versus Sanitation: Exploring The Effectiveness Of Social Indicators On Reducing The Infant Mortality Rate In Developing Countries, Leslie M. Andringa
A Metatheoretical Analysis Of Social Support Theory In Application To Military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mikayla Lynn Jacob
Perceptions Of Professional And Financial Worth Among Master Of Social Work Students, Rebecca Allison Peeler
ADHD And Hearing Loss: A Study Examing The Co-occurrence Of The Two Disorders, Jennifer Amanda Sibley
Cyber Abuse And College Students: New Risk Factors In Intimate Partner Violence, S. Elizabeth Wick
Theses from 2014
Measuring student perception of ethics instruction in social work programs at the BSW and MSW level, Madeline P. Massey
The Influence Of Domestic Violence On The Reproductive Health Of Women: A Study From India, Pallavi Acharya
A Study Of The Conceptualization Of Social Work And How This Is Presented In The Introductory Social Work Course, Meshal Sager Alotaibi
Enhancing A Social Work Student's Experience With Standardized Diagnostic Instruments: Comparative Administration Of The CAPS, SCID, And PCL-M To Assess PTSD, Emily Joy Clark-Nimz
PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder, And Treatment, A Review, Anthony Gayle Ensey
The Role Of Social Capital In Rural Community Development, Desiree D. Frederickson
Engaging Families In Literacy Education, Karin Marie Havens
Analysis Of Several Factors Contributing To Increased Fertility Rates In India: Religion As Compared To Education And Wealth, Victoria Highland
Stressors And Social Support Among African American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Dorothea LaGail Ivey
Text Analysis Of Social Development As A Concept, Shamsun Nahar
Bullying Exposure Prevalence Among School-age Children And Adolescents Receiving Social Work Intervention In A Community Mental Health Research And Training Setting, Mariam Aisha Shafi
Theses from 2013
Survivors Of Suicide: What Are Their Struggles And How Do They Heal?, Amy Crow
Bulimia Nervosa And Substance Use Disorders: Comorbidity And Treatment, Kara Cunningham
A Case Study Of North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Inc. And The Implementation Of Integrated Health Care, Brittany H. Eghaneyan
A Qualitative Evaluation Of Wraparound Services From Caregivers' Perspective, Misty R. England