Browsing SOC Theses by Subject "Electronic dissertation"
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A longitudinal study examining childhood traumas and protective factors on criminal offending in young adulthood
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Three waves of The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) 1994-2008 data were used to examine childhood traumas parental and school protective and risk factors. Deviance was a Wave IV binary ... -
Accepting the future: comparing the adoption of technology by age cohorts
(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 ... -
Caught in the crossfire: an exploration of religiosity and emotional well-being among LGBTQ adults
(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 ... -
Gender differences in family relationships and school delinquency
(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 ... -
Intimate partner caregiving: 65 years and older
(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
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...