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Book review: The fight for America's schools: grassroots organizing in education
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-04-03)When urban renewal threatened her West Village neighborhood, Jacobs marshaled the discourse of sociability in opposition. Her defense of diversity, density, and mixed-use districts arose from her journalism, her knowledge ... -
Marital happiness and sexual behaviors of older adults
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)The quality of a marriage or partnership can have a substantial impact on many areas of life. A good working relationship can be a significant resource for coping with difficult life situations and stress and may contribute ... -
Teen dating violence among sexual minority youth: Predictions and trends using the YRBS 2017
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)Previous studies suggest that sexual minority youth report higher frequencies of victimization of teen dating violence (physical and sexual) than their heterosexual peers. This study explores the relationship between sexual ... -
Racial presentations among players of NBA2K19
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)The basketball court has traditionally proven to be a safe space for African American individuals who were usually excluded from other public areas. Basketball was seen as a way to increase status within the community, and ... -
Within-district racial segregation and the elusiveness of white student return to urban public schools
(SAGE Publications, 2019-02)Recent research has determined that racial segregation within school districts has decreased, on average, over the past two decades, even as segregation between school districts has persisted. Although case studies have ... -
The problem of the cripple in society and the work for cripples in the state of Kansas
(Wichita State University, 1931-04)The purpose of this thesis is to present the problems of the cripple in society. The chief objective of the thesis is to present the pertinent facts concerning the work for cripples in the State of Kansas. The other ... -
A study of juvenile delinquency in Sedgwick County, Kansas, with special emphasis on juvenile delinquency in the city of Wichita
(Wichita State University, 1931-05)The author focuses on a study of juvenile delinquency in Sedgwick County, Kansas with special emphasis on juvenile delinquency in the city of Wichita. The purpose of this study was to obtain objective data and make ... -
Internal and external factors affecting the social status of the Sioux Indians
(Wichita State University, 1931-05)The purpose of this study is to reveal results of some of the external end internal forces affecting the welfare of the Sioux Indians to be used as a basis for further study, in order ultimately to perfect a constructive ... -
Identifying the urban: resident perceptions of community character and local institutions in eight metropolitan areas
(Wiley, 2018-09)What does the term urban signify as a descriptor of contemporary communities in the United States? We investigate this question using data from the Soul of the Community survey, examining how people within eight metropolitan ... -
Accepting the future: comparing the adoption of technology by age cohorts
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)With ever advancing technologies becoming more integrated in our everyday lives, we must adapt and learn to utilize these new technologies in order to maintain a presence in society. One group that struggles to adopt and ... -
A longitudinal study examining childhood traumas and protective factors on criminal offending in young adulthood
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Three waves of The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) 1994-2008 data were used to examine childhood traumas parental and school protective and risk factors. Deviance was a Wave IV binary ... -
Caught in the crossfire: an exploration of religiosity and emotional well-being among LGBTQ adults
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)In American society, LGBTQ issues have been a frequent topic of conversation. Almost inevitably, the discussion turns to religious or moral concerns. Previous literature has shown religious involvement to be a protective ... -
Book review: Gentrifier
(SAGE, 2018-09-01)Half a century after its introduction, urban sociologists continue to struggle with the conceptually ambiguous yet politically loaded term “gentrification.” Processes of capital reinvestment, demographic turnover, and ... -
Selected characteristics of Negro population in Wichita, Kansas, in 1950
(Wichita State University, 1958-01)Migration of Negroes from the rural South to urban centers of the North and East began in 1915. This movement has continued through the years and probably will do so in the future. As a result, most large cities, especially ... -
Educational attainment of transgender adults: Does the timing transgender identity milestones matter?
(Elsevier, 2018-08)Adolescence is a difficult life stage in which to navigate a transgender identity, yet adolescence plays a key role in shaping educational trajectories. While transgender-related stigma and victimization within secondary ... -
High school context, heterosexual scripts, and young women's sexual development
(Springer US, 2018-07)Adolescence is a critical period for sexual development, and previous research demonstrates that school cultures play an important role in shaping adolescent sexual behavior. However, little is known about the role of ... -
High-volume hydraulic fracturing and human health outcomes a scoping review
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2018-05)Objective: Examine extent of peer-reviewed literature exploring human health effects of hydraulic fracturing (HVHF). Methods: A scoping review methodology was used to examine peer-reviewed studies published from 2000 through ... -
Online reactions to a new discipline policy
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)At the beginning of the 2017 school year, Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson sought to fix the behavior problem that had begun to spiral out of control within the Wichita Public School system. To counteract this problem, ... -
Native American women: searching for representation amid cultural appropriation, sexual objectification and modern invisibility on social media
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Contemporary views and definitions about what constitutes a Native American woman are elusive. Websites like Pinterest, Facebook, and Google allow users to search using the criteria Native American women, but what criteria ... -
We're all belchers: finding a new American family in the animated world of Bob's burgers
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bob's Burgers, an animated television show airing on FOX, tells the story of the Belcher family. The Belcher's own a burger restaurant and the show explores all of the day-to-day mishaps that tend to occur. While the show ...
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