SoALS: Sociology

The purpose for the study is two-fold: first, to enact team-based reflective practice as part of changing the helping work within the community; and second, to contribute empirical support for the use of workplace reflection to promote transformative learning and paradigm change. Author: Jean L. Hartmann, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

This research project was grounded in social support theory and how support influences improvements in physical, psychological, and overall health. Author: Trisha S. Goetz, Walden University.

The purpose of this study was to explore the ways in which newly employed social workers conceptualized cultural competence, considered their Master in Social Work/Welfare (MSW) programs as preparing them for cultural competence development, and experienced challenges regarding preparedness in cultural competence practice. Author: Michelle Pajela Melendres, University of California, Los Angeles.

The purpose of the qualitative study was to collect and analyze data to develop an understanding of how social workers in the northeastern region of the United States identified challenges and thereby improved their practice skills when intervening with this vulnerable population. Author: Stephanie Chester, Walden University.

The purpose of this quantitative research study was to examine educational outcomes (i.e., course grades and cognitive learning) and levels of student course satisfaction of on-site students relative to remote-site students enrolled in interactive television (ITV) social work practice courses. Author: Kylene Rehder, Northcentral University.

The study sought to understand the experiences of social work faculty who teach students about cultural competence concepts in the United States. Author: LaShawn C. Williams, College of Saint Mary.

This qualitative single case study sought to understand the influence of social work leadership within actual settings among 16 social work leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Author: Melvin L. Phillips Jr., Grand Canyon University.

The problem addressed in this study identified variables that may protect workers exposed to secondary trauma by investigating the relationship between psychological capital and well-being and testing if coping flexibility mediates that relationship. Author: Barbra LaRue, Northcentral University.

Factors that may be associated with higher dual diagnosis caseloads were studied; these include educational background, years of experience, and knowledge of dual diagnosis, the use of screening tools (tools and/or structured procedures designed to identify psychiatric disorders in persons with mental retardation) and continuing education in dual diagnosis. Author: Kevin James Brady, Northcentral University.

The primary purpose of this dissertation research, to develop a model and measure of social work leadership to address challenges in leadership practice and research. Author: Colby S. Peters, University of Maryland, Baltimore.