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Predicting suicidality among sexual minority youth: Examining the roles of peer aggression and emotional distress using the Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2017
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)Previous studies suggest that minority stress is the consequence of homophobia and discrimination for sexual minority youth. Previous studies reveal that the incidence of suicidality is higher among sexual minority youth ... -
Sexual orientation and diabetes during the transition to adulthood
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2019-07-04)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine how sexual orientation in adolescence and young adulthood was linked to diabetes risk. Methods: Data were drawn from the 1994-2008 National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent ... -
Chapter 1 -- Introduction Women and disability: The double handicap
(Taylor and Francis, 2018)This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book begins with the interaction between more than one minority status being held concomitantly by an ... -
Women and disability: The double handicap
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)The special needs of women with disabilities have been disregarded in a wide variety of vital areas. Issues pertain to women as wives and mothers. Studies of the effects on female sexuality of such conditions as renal ... -
Searching for the "crown jewel": a qualitative examination of the utilization of multi-use sports venues for downtown redevelopment in Wichita, KS
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Multi-use sports venues, such as stadiums and arenas, have become an increasingly popular tool used in American cities to spur redevelopment in their downtown areas. These facilities are often promoted to communities as ... -
Race, extracurricular participation, and academic success among high school girls: the role of teacher perceptions
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Previous literature has noted that an achievement gap exist for students of color. Girls of color are often subjected to higher rates of exclusionary discipline and are often perceived as being disruptive and promiscuous ... -
Religion and aging: exploring the effects of religiosity on mental well-being across age cohorts
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)The relationships between mental health and various aspects of religiosity are well studied. Religion, as a social institution, provides support to many. Findings indicate a positive relationship between religious participation ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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