Browsing SOC Theses by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Seventy-eight pennies for your thoughts: An examination of income inequality between men and women in the United States
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)In today’s society education credentials are more important than in the past; individuals increasingly need a higher educational degree to maintain employment and increase their future income. Education allows individuals ... -
Shop ‘til you drop: an empirical examination of theories of and gender differences in consumption
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)This study used the 2006 through 2008 American Time Use Survey (ATUS) to empirically examine factors that influenced the consumption of men and women in the United States. Three sets of independent variables were used to ... -
A structural decomposition of the marriage premium
(2006-05)This thesis examines the wage gap among married and never married men. It is generally accepted that married men will have higher earnings than never married men. An income determination model was created to control for ... -
Subjectivity in the formation of career aspirations of teenagers
(Wichita State University, 2007-05)This thesis investigates the subjective factors which motivate and influence occupational aspiration of high school youth. An alternative model is presented, which shows the filtering effect that subjective experiences ... -
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 ...