Browsing Wurzweiler School of Social Work: Dissertations by Author "Pilkay, Stefanie"
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Conflict between culture and sexuality: A qualitative study of the coming out experience of Latino gay men.
(2021-02)The purpose of this study was to determine whether cultural norms in the Latino community influence the way families, especially fathers, respond to their sons and how sons are affected when coming out. This qualitative ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Purpose and quality of life among assisted living residents.
(New York, NY: Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Yeshiva University., 2021-02)The increasing number of older adults in the United States has led to a growing number of people entering assisted living settings. Purpose and quality of life are important constructs in improving overall well-being for ... -
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 ... -
Virtual psychotherapy.
(2021-02)The study examined social workers and their practice of telepsychotherapy. One hundred fifty-nine participants responded to a survey to determine the gaps in online therapy, the limitations of telepsychotherapy, the ...
