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A call for Social Work students in mine action
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)For too many, physical and psychological trauma are the unfortunate consequences of living in post-conflict regions where landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to litter roads, farmland, and other critical ... -
A comparison of sanctions in African American and white TANF leavers
(Taylor & Francis, 2012-07)In this study the authors explore racial disparities in the uses of sanctions and the different impact of sanctions on the economic well-being of African American and White TANF leavers. The study analyzed 907 African ... -
A culturally competent approach to engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation with LGBT elders: A case example
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)The following is a case example that highlights some of the substantive issues that may be presented by a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender [LGBT] older adult who is receiving mental health services. It offers ... -
Adolescent bullying victimization and psychosomatic symptoms: Can relationship quality with fathers buffer this association?
(Elsevier, 2021-09-17)The present study explored racial/ethnic and sex differences in fathers’ awareness and perceived ease of communication with fathers and how they are related to adolescent bullying victimization and psychosomatic symptoms. ... -
Adult family adversities and bullying among urban African American adolescents
(Routledge, 2020-09-15)The current study examined how adverse family events (i.e., adult family incarceration, adult family substance use, and adult family mental illness) were associated with adolescent bullying perpetration. More specifically, ... -
Advanced Generalist field education: Providing elements for an evolving Social Work profession
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-07-24)Social work practitioners require competence in advanced generalist practice skills to provide appropriate social services to clients with various problems in a complex society. Competent advanced generalist practitioners ... -
Advanced Generalist practice and research
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-07-24)Social work practitioners are required to have the competence of advanced generalist practice skills to provide appropriate social services to clients with various problems in a current complex society. For the competence ... -
Age differences in stressors, coping resources, and general well-being among Korean immigrants
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014-04-18)This study explored 346 Korean immigrants living in California to examine: a) differences in stressors, coping resources, and general well-being (anxiety, depression, positive well-being, self-control, vitality, and general ... -
Andersen's behavioral model to identify correlates of breast cancer screening behaviors among indigenous women
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-01-05)This study examined predictive models of utilization of mammograms among Indigenous women adapting Andersen’s behavioral model. Using a sample of 285 Indigenous women residing in South Dakota, nested logistic regression ... -
Assessing the mediating role of spiritual factors on the relationship between stress and depression among older adults in assisted living facilities
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)This study examined the relationship between stress and depression, and the mediating role of spiritual factors among 316 older adults, 65 years or older in assisted living facilities (ALFs). Hierarchical regression analysis ... -
Assessing the mediating role of spirituality on the relationship between stress and depression of older adults in assisted living facilities
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)This study examined the relationship between stress and depression, and the mediating role of spiritual factors among 316 older adults, 65 years or older in assisted living facilities. Hierarchical regression analysis ... -
Assessment and interpreting services in discharge of Latino patients in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Case managers consist of social workers and nurses who plan dismissals. No known social workers or nurse case managers speak Spanish at Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph in Wichita, KS, which can contribute to the ... -
Associations between HIV-related stigma, self-esteem, social support, and depressive symptoms in Namibia
(Routledge Journals, 2018-12-02)Objective: The current study sought to investigate the association between HIV-related stigma, self-esteem, social support, and depression of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Namibia. Method: Purposive sampling ... -
Attitudes toward mental health services among American Indians by two age groups
(Springer, 2015-04-11)This study examined determinants of attitudes toward mental health services with a sample of American Indian younger-old-adults (aged 50–64, n = 158) and American Indian older-old adults (aged 65 and older, n = 69). Adapting ... -
Book review: "Adopting older children: A practical guide to adopting and parenting children"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)"Adopting Older Children" is a guide to show families who are looking into adopting a child over the age of four how to go about it. Whether it is married families, single parents, African American, Caucasians, or gay/lesbian ... -
Book review: "Beginnings, Middles, & Ends" by O. W. Rogers (White Hat Communications, 2013)
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The book "Beginnings, Middles, & Ends" by Ogden W. Rogers provides a 100 story reflective understanding of social work. The book is divided into the three major sections; the powerful and mysterious beginnings; the hard ... -
Book review: "Generation unbound: Drifting into sex and parenthood without marriage"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)The book, Generation Unbound: Drifting into Sex and Parenthood without Marriage, Sawhill advocates for a new line of thought when viewing the ways to reduce poverty caused by single motherhood. Essentially, she advocates ... -
Book review: "Justice Denied: What Americans must do to Protect its Children," by M.A. Hamilton (Cambridge University Press, 2008)
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The book "Justice Denied: What Americans Must Do to Protect its Children" provides a stark contrast between the rights of victims and perpetrator by providing real-life stories of domestic violence, abuse, and sexual assault ... -
Book review: "Trauma-informed Practices with Children and Adolescents" by William Steele and Cathy A. Malchiodi (Routledge, 2011)
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The book "Trauma-Informed Practices With Children and Adolescents" provides practical approaches to working with children and adolescents that combines research from leading trauma experts and translates it to techniques ...