Browsing SOC Theses by Title
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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 ... -
Predictors of patient satisfaction: evidence from the 2013 medical expenditure panel survey
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)This study explores the relationship between patient race/ethnicity and five components of patient satisfaction using the 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data (N = 21690). A binary logistic regression was conducted ... -
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 ... -
Risk factors that affect test scores, specifically deviant behavior
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)This study attempts to identify the effect that deviance has on high school test scores. Using the Educational Longitudinal Survey, 2002, student role performance, family, peer, and school factors were examined to see ... -
The rural penalty: the sources and magnitude of income differences between urban and rural older adults in the United States
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)This study examined the impact of rural residence on the earned income of older adults and the relationship of rural residence to possible structural, individual, and life course determinants of income. Using a sample of ... -
Rx for economic inequality: the wage-gap among men and women in health professions
(2006-05)The purpose of the research is to examine the wage-gap that occurs among men and women working in health professions. The data used for this research is drawn from the 2004 Current Population Survey (CPS). Data analysis ... -
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 ...