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Theses from 2024

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A Neuroscience-Based Curriculum for Addiction Prevention For Fourth-Grade Students, Paola Andrea Benitez

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Is the Virtual Therapy Experience a Sufficient Means for Person-Centered Therapy? A Systematic Review, Aaron Feibush

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Documented Outcomes of Informal Caregivers Delivering Home-based Interventions to Persons Living with Dementia: A Scoping Review, Andrea H. Meller

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Boiling Behind Bars: Exploring the Hidden Toll of Extreme Heat on Mental Health in Texas Prisons, Sandra K. Miller

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Assessing Attitudes and Self-Efficacy in Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training: The Impact of Lived Experience and Prior Mental Health Education Among College Students, Andreea Morin

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Exploring the Perceptions of Stakeholders Regarding Food Availability, Affordability, Accessibility, and Acceptability in North Texas, Benjamin J. Sesay

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THE WAY OF ELDERING: SPIRITUAL MATURATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, Kineret Yardena

Theses from 2023

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Preparing Students for Social Work Practice with Grieving Clients, Lisa Battle

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A Qualitative Analysis of Catholic Mental Health Services in Texas for School-Age Children and Adolescents, Dylan R. Benson

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Former and present military service members' perceptions of the use of psychedelic substances for the treatment of mental health conditions, Chloe Seay

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Reentry Services in Non-urban Counties in Texas: A Directed Content Analysis of Reentry Provider Websites, Monica Canizares

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The Impacts of TF-CBT for Child and Adolescent Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review, Melissa Leap

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CONVERGING AND DIVERGING OUTCOMES OF POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH (PTG) AND POSTTRAUMATIC DEPRECIATION (PTD) IN COMBAT VETERANS: A CASE STUDY, Dayton Williams

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Phenomenological Qualitative Program Evaluation of Goat Yoga for Cultivating Joy and Positively Shifting Perspective, Teri Relyea Berbel

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Young Adult Well-Being After Childhood Maltreatment Experiences, Katherine Fahrenthold

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La Pieza Que Falta: How Gender Roles and Cultural Norms Impacted how Latinas Learn about Sex, Toni A. Gallegos

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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

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Competence and Bias in the Provision of Transgender Mental Health, Taylor Dahlia Bolinger

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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

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Postpartum Depression and COVID-19: A Special Emphasis on Military Women, Lacey R. Quiᅢᄆones

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Empathy: The Unspoken Language of Humanity: A Systematic Review Protocol, Yasmin Khaled Al-Zubi

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How do social work students demographic identities impact ally behavior?, Jayme Dooley

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How Word Choice Influences Collegiate Recovery: A Quantitative Analysis on the Impact of Identifying Terms on Self-Compassion, Stigma, and Recovery Capital, Morgan Humberger

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Piloting an Index of Segregation at the Census Tract Level: Associations with Place and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Life Expectancies, Katherine F. Kitchens

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The effects of digital civic engagement training on the political knowledge and internal political efficacy of social work students, Christian Andrew Mason

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What is the state of the literature about robotic animal use among older adults receiving hospice or palliative care?, Allyson Miles

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Positive Ageing and Death or Dying: A Scoping Review, Robin Otto

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What is the current state of literature regarding the effectiveness of Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder among African American men?, Tamiko L. Stanley

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Intersections Between Social Work and Public Administration: A Case Study of Urban Water Poverty, Katherine M. Lindsey

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Challenges Experienced by Rural Informal Caregivers of Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Jon Shuffler

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I Kissed Shaming Goodbye: Mental Health Implications of Christian Purity Culture, Danielle Miriam Stillman

Theses from 2021

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Barriers to Resource Access: The Need for Social Workers as Cultural Brokers in Hispanic Immigrant Communities, Leslie Noemy Reyna

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Healthy Aging and Older Adults with Autism: A Scoping Review, Mary Kris Stringfellow

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HOW LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT CAN DECREASE POVERTY, Abigayle Brianna Brooks

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PARENT ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES: PRE-COVID AND PERI-COVID PERSPECTIVES OF SCHOOL EFFORTS, Arin D. Dixon

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HEALING THE TRAUMA OF SEX TRAFFICKED WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES: A SCOPING REVIEW, Erin Marie Laney

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A SCOPING REVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS CONDUCTED FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA, Grace Akomu Amenawon Inegbenehi

Theses from 2020

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TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS: A SCOPING REVIEW, Joseph David Harwerth

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PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS: KEEPING THEMSELVES RICH WHILE GIVING MONEY AWAY, Jessica Leech

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Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Young Adults: Perceptions of Their Lived Experiences With Gender Identity, Devyn Adrian Box

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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

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Age-Friendly Airports: A Qualitative Study of Older Adults Aged 55 and Older, Joanna Fatih Glover

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FEAR OF BLACKNESS AND GENTRIFICATION OF BLACK AND BROWN NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO, Vanessa Ann Hentz

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Predictors Of School Functioning And Problem Behaviors In Siblings Of Children With Autism, Sarah Elizabeth Jones

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The Perceived Benefits of Exposure to Nature Through Birds, Venieca Kusek

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Examining Health and Mental Health Disparities between Sexual Minority Youth and Heterosexual Youth in the United States, Savarra K. Tadeo

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Photovoice to Improve Postsecondary Success Among Foster Care Emerging Adults, Dana Hill

Theses from 2019

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I May be Slightly Broken: Experiences of Children of Parents with Personality Disorders, Miriam Tepper

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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS ON ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, Gaubriella M. Drollinger

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Exploring Reactions of Stakeholders to Military-Connected Spouse Abuse Disclosure: An Online Observational Approach, Mary Christine Highfill

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Depression Screening and Treatment Among Disparity Populations in Primary Care: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records Data, Afsaneh Rezaeizadeh

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Intervention Response to the Trauma-Exposed, Female Juvenile Offender: A Review of Effectiveness in Reducing Recidivism, Ashley M. Thomann

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"They Smile But It's Not Real": Karen Refugees' Perceptions of Depression, Carina Zuniga

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FROM TRAINING TO REHABILITATION: ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTION FOR INMATES, Alan Kunz Lomelin

Theses from 2018

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Barriers to Self-sufficiency for Syrian Refugees After Resettlement, Alexi Ellen De Lathouder

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Religion and Resiliency Among Female Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders, Sahil K. Gilani

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Data Collection Technology in Social Work: Evaluating Barriers to Utilization, Cynthia Lynn Jewett

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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

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A community assessment of food resources available to college students in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Katelyn Frances Pearson

Theses from 2017

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Interviews and Conversations about Leaving Services (iCALS): A Review of Resources after TANF, Maria C. Cole

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HOMELESSNESS AMONG WOMEN VETERANS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE RISK FACTORS, Staceyann Graham

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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

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Association of Social Support and Academic Achievement among Veterans in College, Juan A. DeSantiago III

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USING A CULTURALLY ADAPTED LEARNING TOOL WITH LATINOS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION, Monica Lechuga

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Social Work and Moreno: A Systematic Review of Psychodrama Methods and Implications, Katherine E. Bendel

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UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY OF HISPANIC PATIENTS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION STIGMA, DEPRESSION KNOWLEDGE, AND EDUCATION LEVEL, Veronica Lopez

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“In a Way It’s a Violation”: Pap Smear Knowledge and Beliefs Among Underserved Women in Substance Abuse Treatment, Amberly R. Prykhodko

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UNDERSTANDING AGING WELL FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS, Debra Lynn Rogers

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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

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Resilience in Seeking Refuge: Religious Coping Strategies in Muslim Refugees from Syria, Nabiha Hasan

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AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT AND DIASPORA PERSPECTIVES OF POLICE VIOLENCE “IT’S ABOUT CULTURE, NOT RACE”, Bemnet Tadesse Meshesha

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AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT AND DIASPORA PERSPECTIVES OF POLICE VIOLENCE “IT’S ABOUT CULTURE, NOT RACE”, Bemnet Tadesse Meshesha

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Heroin Addiction And Recovery: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Julia C. Rossini

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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

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UNDERSTANDING NUTRITIONAL HABITS OF REFUGEES FROM BURMA, Brian Blake Davis

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Protective Sex: How Being In-Tune with Sexuality Protects Young Women, Catherine Elinor Ertel Baggett

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Payday Lending: A Value-Critical Analysis of Three State Solutions, Jocelyn Everett

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Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Suicide Attempt and Completion among Female Service Members and Veterans: A Systematic Review, Alletia D. Smith

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The Effects of Combat Zones on Mental Health Among Civilian Contractors, Vanessa Trupiano

Theses from 2015

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ADHD TREATMENT OUTCOME DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL PARENT-CHILD INTERVENTION AND GROUP PARENT-CHILD INTERVENTION WITH THE SAME PROTOCOL, Bhupendra Raj Adhikari

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The Prevalence Rate Of Underage Drinking Among School-age Adolescents Receiving Social Work Intervention In A Community Mental Health Research Health Setting, Karen Abonza

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Urbanization Versus Sanitation: Exploring The Effectiveness Of Social Indicators On Reducing The Infant Mortality Rate In Developing Countries, Leslie M. Andringa

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A Metatheoretical Analysis Of Social Support Theory In Application To Military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mikayla Lynn Jacob

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Perceptions Of Professional And Financial Worth Among Master Of Social Work Students, Rebecca Allison Peeler

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ADHD And Hearing Loss: A Study Examing The Co-occurrence Of The Two Disorders, Jennifer Amanda Sibley

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Cyber Abuse And College Students: New Risk Factors In Intimate Partner Violence, S. Elizabeth Wick

Theses from 2014

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Measuring student perception of ethics instruction in social work programs at the BSW and MSW level, Madeline P. Massey

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The Influence Of Domestic Violence On The Reproductive Health Of Women: A Study From India, Pallavi Acharya

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A Study Of The Conceptualization Of Social Work And How This Is Presented In The Introductory Social Work Course, Meshal Sager Alotaibi

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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

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PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder, And Treatment, A Review, Anthony Gayle Ensey

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A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Transdisciplinary Teams On The Treatment Of Depressed Patients Enrolled In The Measuring And Tracking Integratd Health Care (METRIHC) Program, Derek Fillmore

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The Role Of Social Capital In Rural Community Development, Desiree D. Frederickson

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Engaging Families In Literacy Education, Karin Marie Havens

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Analysis Of Several Factors Contributing To Increased Fertility Rates In India: Religion As Compared To Education And Wealth, Victoria Highland

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Stressors And Social Support Among African American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Dorothea LaGail Ivey

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Social Work Mediation/conflict Resolution: The Benefits, Challenges, And Practitioner Improvements Associated With The Use Of Mediation/conflict Resolution In Social Work Practice, Don R. Kelly

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Text Analysis Of Social Development As A Concept, Shamsun Nahar

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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

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Survivors Of Suicide: What Are Their Struggles And How Do They Heal?, Amy Crow