Browsing SOC Theses by Title
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The effects of parental involvement and home resources on student standardized test scores
(Wichita State University, 1997-05)This thesis studies the effects of parental involvement and home resources on students' standardized test scores. The National Educatipnal Longitudinal Study (NELS:88) has been employed using a holistic approach that ... -
The effects of student engagement on high school mathematics
(Wichita State University, 2013-07)My thesis focuses on the impact student engagement has on tenth grade mathematic test scores. Using secondary data from the Education Longitudinal Survey, I examined the math scores of 7,480 tenth graders in 2004. I predicted ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between religion and older adults' physical health
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)Many studies have argued that religiosity has a favorable effect on longevity, particularly for the older population. This had led to various social service agencies, health practitioners and religious communities to ... -
The role of parental involvement in student academic achievement
(Wichita State University, 2013-05)Education is one of the most influential and important factors of a child's life. One approach to helping children academically succeed is to increase parental involvement in student's education. The purpose of this study ... -
To have or not to have: the effect children have on a woman's income
(2006-05)This research attempted to evaluate the pay-gap between women with children and women without children. Previous literature consistently concludes women with children will have lower incomes than women without children. ... -
Trends in organized service groups for rural youth, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 1920-1940
(Wichita State University, 1941-05)Purpose of the study. The purpose of this study is to survey the situations and trends of the organized groups among rural and small town young people, and to find answers to such questions as: What activities and ... -
The truth about the Truly Disadvantaged
(Wichita State University, 2011-12)The importance of race as determinant of social mobility is still an issue that's subject for debate. Particularly among Black Americans, in the midst of the 21st century, the progress of Black American is undeniable yet ... -
Various predictors of risky sexual behavior in adolescence
(Wichita State University, 2016-05)Sexuality is a pivotal stage in adolescent development. Adolescents may engage in risky sexual behaviors (RSBs): early sexual initiation, multiple and non-monogamous relationships, contraception inconsistency, and greater ... -
Wage differentials between males and females in the information and technology sector
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)This research was conducted to examine the different factors that attribute to the wage gap between men and women in the information and technology sector. Three type of factors were included in the analysis: individual ... -
The wage gap: Gender differences in the teaching profession
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)This thesis examines the wage gap between male and female teachers by analyzing data drawn from the 2006-08 Current Population Survey (CPS). The CPS data set is composed of 72,000 households and the civilian noninstitutional ... -
Where is Mr. Clean? Household division of labor and the pay gap between men and women
(2006-05)The household division of labor and the pay gap between men and women is examined using the 2003 American Time Use Survey. There are three components to an income determination model: individual, structural and gender level ... -
Who makes more in STEM? An analysis of sex and age
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations have a growing presence in industry with increasing employment opportunities and offer some of the highest incomes in the labor market. Despite these ... -
Who’s your daddy? A comparison of intergenerational mobility of socioeconomic status for sons and daughters
(2007-05)Intergenerational mobility is of interest to social scientists, in part due to the persistence of the quest for the “American Dream”. Intergenerational mobility is a gauge of the opportunities each group has to increase ... -
Will I ever work again?:Post-displacement employment
(2005-12)This study was designed to examine the rates of employment among displaced workers. The model used for this study looked at individual, structural, and gender segment variables that affect employment. The data came from ... -
Women in health care: an examination of earnings
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)The purpose of this research is to examine the wage gap that occurs in health care occupations. This project investigates the annual salaries of women who are employed as health care professionals. The secondary data for ... -
Women in the workforce: How the wage gap affects Hispanic and non-Hispanic womens income
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)The wage gap between men and women is a well known truth; Non-Hispanic men tend to make higher incomes than both Hispanic and Non-Hispanic women (Smith & Powell, 1990). Less known are wage differences between different ...