Browsing SOC Theses by Author "Pearson, Jennifer D."
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Art as a means of urban revitalization? An examination of creative placemaking, artist perspective, gentrification, and neighborhood change in Wichita, Kansas
Nance, Kate (Wichita State University, 2021-05)Whether situated on public or privately-owned property, murals, art installments, and art-centered events often serve as a source of cultural development in their communities. The arts have been found to play a vital role ... -
Caught in the crossfire: an exploration of religiosity and emotional well-being among LGBTQ adults
Lee, Jensen (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 ... -
Excluding whom? An examination of race, gender, & suspension
Erickson, Jacob H. (Wichita State University, 2016-05)Previous literature indicates a number of factors contribute to disparate rates of suspension among students. Among these are "student level factors" such as race, or socioeconomic level, and "school level factors" such ... -
Gender and media: Exploring the relationship between television and adolescent well-being
Goen, Cambria (Wichita State University, 2016-05)Previous research suggests that media use negatively affects well-being for girls and boys. This study uses secondary data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents (often referred to as Generation X) who were ... -
Gender differences in family relationships and school delinquency
Waldman, Brittany A. (Wichita State University, 2017-05)Adolescents spend most of their waking time in school or on school grounds, and as a result, many adolescents first encounter delinquency there. Research has found that youth who have strong family relationships develop ... -
Media consumption and educational outcomes: Media is another form of cultural capital
Schmitz, Darren Thomas (Wichita State University, 2014-05)Adolescent media use has been considered an important factor in shaping educational outcomes. In order to help adolescents succeed academically, it is important to understand how they utilize their time. The purpose of ... -
Predicting suicidality among sexual minority youth: Examining the roles of peer aggression and emotional distress using the Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2017
Wooley-Snider, Jamie (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 ... -
Race, extracurricular participation, and academic success among high school girls: the role of teacher perceptions
Schachle, Jessica (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 ...