Wurzweiler School of Social Work: Dissertations
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Experiences of Jewish American mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder
(Yeshiva University, 2023-02-22)This study examined the experiences of Jewish American mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the extent to which they experienced affiliate stigma. The overall research question was: What are the ... -
MSW child welfare faculty attitudes, perceptions and knowledge of pediatric dental neglect
(Yeshiva University, 2023-02-13)The Master of Social Work curriculum provides foundational knowledge for the social work profession. Social workers are essential professionals in identifying and managing cases of child maltreatment as well as advocating ... -
Combating sexual grooming
(AANLCP: American Association of Life Care Planning, 2023-02)Unfortunately, sexual grooming is more obvious in hindsight than in real time. And so, the best policy is the ‘roach approach’ – turn on the light! -
Application of Positive Psychology Interventions within Schools: Implications for Adolescent Mental Health
(Yeshiva University, 2022-09-12)This study will assess the efficacy of implementation of positive psychology interventions (PPI) within the school system with a focus on one specific attribute of PPI, Acts of Kindness, and evaluate the implications for ... -
The Missing Link in Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: Speech-Language Pathologists
(Yeshiva University, 2022-11-30)Previous research has noted that there are a variety of barriers and hesitations associated with being a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect across healthcare professionals and what role interdisciplinary ... -
Mental health treatment seeking behavior of first- and second- generation immigrant veterans
(Yeshiva University, 2022-12)First- and second- generation immigrant veterans (target population) constitute 13% of veterans at large; however, this population’s mental treatment seeking behavior is relatively unknown. Current literature on ... -
Social Workers’ Knowledge of The Psychological Impact of The Aftermath of Human Trafficking: A Grounded Theory Approach
(Yeshiva University, 2022-08)The goal of this study was to explore the knowledge that social workers own about the psychological impacts of the aftermath of human trafficking. This grounded theory qualitative study collected data by utilizing online ... -
Discrimination on College Campuses: Perceptions of Evangelical Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Students: A Secondary Data Analysis
(Yeshiva University, 2022-08)Religious and faith-based discrimination has been an overwhelming issue in American academies for time immemorial. This dissertation is a secondary data analysis that utilized the samples identifying as Evangelical Christian, ... -
Attachment theory as a lens for examining the school avoidant student
(Yeshiva University, 2022-08)Attachment theory as a lens for examining the school avoidant student The purpose of this study is to better understand why a school avoidant student has a difficult time staying attached to a school community. For a ... -
Trauma-informed Treatment Practices with Bronx-residing LGBTQIA+ BIPOC: An Initial Study
(Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, 2022-08)Dignity and worth, service, social justice, competence, integrity, and using guidance in promoting human relationships are all components of ethical and effective treatment for any person being treated by mental health ... -
Mental Health Literacy and Service Utilization among Black/African American Undergraduate Students
(Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, 2022-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the association between mental health curricula content, mental health literacy, help-seeking intentions, and service utilization among Black/African American undergraduate students. ... -
Animal-Assisted Crisis Response in Israel
(Yeshiva University, 2022-05)Animals have been utilized in mental health settings to improve patient outcomes since the 18th century (Serpell, 2006). Trauma research has demonstrated that untreated trauma can result in higher vulnerability to stress ... -
Self Advocacy Skills And Accommodation Services For Postsecondary Students With Disabilities
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-05)The current iteration of United States federal disability law for postsecondary students with disabilities is implemented in ways that requires students to develop the ability to discuss their disabilities and assert their ... -
Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue and Resiliency Factors
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-03-11)As an integral part of the social safety net that supports United States Armed Forces veterans, social workers are often exposed to traumatic experiences, and this exposure can have both positive and negative impacts on ... -
Individual and Communal Perspectives on Suicide in the Hasidic community of Borough Park: Risk Factors, Protective Factors and Resources
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-05-09)This exploratory research incorporated a mixed- methods approach that focused on suicide in the Hasidic community of Borough Park, NY. The data was collected and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative measures. Results ... -
Theoretical Orientations to Social Work Practice: An exploration of the phenomenon of how social workers select specific theories that guide their clinical practice
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-03-10)Research has shown that a clinician’s theoretical orientation influences how they are perceived by as well as how they engage with their client, and consequently, are important for client treatment outcomes. However, the ... -
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: A Qualitative Study of Black and Latinx Opioid Overdose Survivors
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-05)The three-paper dissertation illustrates a phenomenological qualitative study conducted with 11 (n=11) New York City Black and Latinx opioid overdose survivors. In all of the analyses, a phenomenological approach was used ... -
The challenges of community college students to attain an associate degree
(ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2022-04-14)This study examined the significance of selected independent variables such as continuous full-time attendance and resource utilization frequency, reflecting student integration and involvement, on the attainment of three ... -
The Phenomenological Exploration of Academic Re-engagement for High School Completion
(2022-06-02)This study uses a qualitative methodology in a phenomenological exploration of academic re-engagement for high school completion. An investigation was conducted of those who left before graduation and chose a service ... -
Coping with Structural Racism: What Strategies and Adaptation Mechanisms do Blacks Use to Deal with Perceived Racial Discrimination at Workplaces?
(2021-09-17)This study examined the strategies Black workers used to navigate, negotiate, minimize, or deal with perceived workplace racial discrimination encounters and how they coped with it. The type of study undertaken was a ...
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