Browsing SOC Theses by Author "Hill, Twyla J."
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Accepting the future: comparing the adoption of technology by age cohorts
Wilson, Derek Alexander (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 ... -
Earnings inequality among women: does marriage matter?
Thapa, Sabina (Wichita State University, 2012-05)This study aims to investigate the effect of marriage on women’s earnings. Using Current Population Survey (CPS) 2010 data, three sets of hypotheses are tested to address the effect of individual level factors, structure ... -
Economics of grandparents raising grandchildren after the 2008 recession-analyzing ACS datasets for the years 2007 and 2011
Stephens, Shari J. (Wichita State University, 2014-05)The current cross sectional quantitative study examined the structural and historical trends of social and economic effects on grandparents who raised grandchildren before and after the Great Recession of 2008. The study ... -
Health care occupations: road to success or path to dead end?
Tiemeyer, Stacy (Wichita State University, 2010-05)Health care provides an attractive career choice for individuals seeking employment in a growing field with livable wages and quality benefits. Jobs in health care services are projected to increase significantly in the ... -
Impressive numbers on the court and in the classroom: evaluating athletic participation and test scores
Malcom, Breanne (Wichita State University, 2010-05)Every student goes to school; every student takes standardized tests. This research project addresses whether or not being involved in high school athletics can affect test scores. The data is from the Educational Longitudinal ... -
Intimate partner caregiving: 65 years and older
Ibarra, Lydia D. (Wichita State University, 2017-05)It is not likely that many people dream about entering their golden years with frailties and illnesses. But for many of those that are sixty-five years and older that is how they live their lives. Receiving care is ... -
Marital happiness and sexual behaviors of older adults
Thompson, Brynn (Wichita State University, 2019-12)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 ... -
Religion and aging: exploring the effects of religiosity on mental well-being across age cohorts
Gordon, Nicholas C. (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 ... -
The rural penalty: the sources and magnitude of income differences between urban and rural older adults in the United States
Wright, Rosemary (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 ... -
The relationship between religion and older adults' physical health
Hastings, Kia D. (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
LeBrun-Martin, Cassandra (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 ... -
The truth about the Truly Disadvantaged
Lewis, Zachary (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 ... -
Who makes more in STEM? An analysis of sex and age
Bowers, Jennifer Leigh (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 ...