This qualitative study was undertaken to critically explore and explain the parent engagement of a group of immigrant Latina mothers at an elementary school located in a primarily White and relatively affluent school district in California, United Sta . . .

Research has found that the amount of years a household owns their home is the most significant driver of the widening wealth gap amongst White and Black families in the United States (Shapiro, Meshede, & Osoro, 2013). The pronounced gap in homeowners . . .

Continuation high schools, and especially the teachers of continuation high schools, are vastly understudied. This narrative study examined the reasons why long-term continuation high school teachers choose to remain in a school that has a great numbe . . .

The objective of my internship with The Bay Foundation was two-fold: I gained familiarity with assorted ecological monitoring and restoration techniques while also understanding general project implementation and management processes. The Bay Foundati . . .

This thesis project encompasses the design, development, and implementation of an electromyography-driven exergaming fitness monitoring system for the facilitation of in-home exercise for wheelchair users. This proof of concept design explores the con . . .

Child and intimate partner emotional abuse exists around the world. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of ethnicity on childhood and intimate partner emotional abuse. The independent variable for this study was ethnicity/race. This s . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effects of child maltreatment, specifically child sexual abuse (CSA) on alcohol use. The dataset used was a quantitative design from public secondary data set Wave IV from the National Longitudina . . .

My project report is the analysis of the dramaturgical work for a fictitious adaptation of Richard III that I proposed to the New York City based LAByrinth Theatre Company. As the dramaturg for this fictitious production, I created a study guide which . . .

This multi-modal qualitative study explores the use of dance processes to promote intrapersonal dialogue about the problem of oppression/domination, and engages this dialogue as a central ingredient in opposing oppression/domination within the self. S . . .

With the continuous innovation of technology, human beings are paying more and more attention to the protection of the future earth's ecological environment. The development and use of new energy in various industries have gradually become a new compe . . .

Various forms of neural stimulation have been shown to produce enhancements in locomotor behavior in spinal cord injured subjects, and the importance of afferent feedback has been implicated in the rehabilitive effects of peripheral nerve stimulation. . . .

ABSTRACT Sibcare: An Interactive Assessment Tool for Siblings of Hospitalized Children By Marialejandra Gutierrez The complexity of a pediatric hospitalization and illness significantly impacts the lives of siblings. Although existing research discuss . . .

This narrative study examines how Latino parents and teachers in the Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles community are creating and appropriating social capital to attempt to increase student achievement. Specifically, the study explores how parents and te . . .

Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, involving multiple intellectual, personality, and social developmental changes. There are different factors in an adolescent’s life that can have an impact on their . . .

Much of recent scholarship on teaching grammar has asserted it to be unfruitful in the grand scheme of writing. This paper contends that teaching grammar is a part of teaching composition and that when taught in conjunction, students learn and retain . . .

In “Imitate Me; Don’t Imitate Me,” Richard Boyd takes issue with David Bartholomae’s contention that incoming freshmen must learn to mimic the phrases, diction, and rhetorical gestures of what he or she perceives as the voice of the academy. Boyd is c . . .

Divorce is a heart breaking experience that transforms the lives of parents and children. This study aimed to examine the relationship between divorce, socioeconomic status and gender. This study utilized data derived from the California Health Interv . . .

With the advent of the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and the popularity of the Internet, music is now being produced at home. In this environment, commercial musicians need to play, produce, mix and be fluent in current music technologies. A demo ha . . .

In this thesis report, I chronicle the production process of my film, The Dancing Class, for the completion of the MFA thesis. The Dancing Class is a fictional short film that depicts a dancer who studies at a top dance school and her intense desire t . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate how poverty and general health impact psychological distress in Hispanic single parents. Additionally, this study sought to study whether gender played a role in psychological distress. The socio-demographi . . .

The growing wealth disparity occurring in the United States is the result of systematic and social barriers that hinder Latinos ability to achieve and enjoy economic integration in the U.S. This study was a longitudinal qualitative study examining the . . .

With the rapid growth of web development various web applications have emerged, along with the architectures with which they are built. There has been quite a uniform schema utilized in the designing and architecting of the applications; this schema c . . .

Delinquency, Education, Gang Affiliation, Learning Abilities, Learning Disabilities, Socioeconomic Status

A three-dimensional finite element model was constructed for simulating the steady state flow and heat transfer of a wavy micro-channel. It was hypothesized that adding wave harmonics to a wavy geometry would increase thermal performance. This thesis . . .

The number of incarcerated women is increasing. Yet, research about inmates is primarily male driven due to the majority of the prison population being men (Hunter & Greer, 2011). The purpose of this exploratory thesis was to understand factors that l . . .

This research examines two economic explanations for why people have hostile sentiments toward immigrants. First, the split labor market theory predicts lesser-skilled natives will oppose immigrants because they perceive them as economic competition. . . .

As globalization and migration have become increasingly relevant, schools of social work have begun expanding opportunities for students to study abroad. International social work programs can foster personal growth in students by raising questions ab . . .

Since the reform and opening-up, high economic growth in Guangxi has already become an irrefutable fact. And domestic consumption investment, the foreign trade is the main motive force of promoting Guangxi's economic growth. The article applies the co . . .

ABSTRACT Development of Core Curriculum for General Education Chemistry Students By Dianna Kim General Education Chemistry (GE Chemistry) course curricula often mimic that of the General Chemistry course intended for various STEM majors. However, this . . .

In the fall quarter of 2013, I was introduced to the practice of acupressure. The motivation to help patients and practitioners has led to the design requirements and constraints. Designs, analyses and prototypes have been made, followed by trials tha . . .

Latin America has a rich musical tradition that varies from nation to nation and culture to culture. In order to scratch the surface and capture just a portion of this musical richness, I have compiled an album of Spanish-language music. The musical t . . .

It was 2013 when I received my first College Degree in Music Education from Cal State Los Angeles University. I had been waiting for this special accomplishment since I was five years old. Receiving my diploma was such an amazing feeling however, duri . . .

Thesis (M.S.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2011

Mathematical modeling is an important tool in epidemiology. It provides a way to understand the primary forces in disease dynamics, and to conduct theoretical experiments that are not possible in practice. In this paper, we study mathematical models t . . .

Traditional peer victimization and electronic peer victimization are concerning public health issues that relate to internalizing symptoms. Yet, context is critical when it comes to understanding development, peer relations, and well-being (Hill, 1983 . . .

Strippers have historically and inaccurately been perceived as dirty, dumb, deviant social pariahs within our society despite the fact that, in 2018, there were an estimated 400,000 women in the occupation. Most of these perceptions come from stereoty . . .

The segmentation of survey respondents into actionable groups is a familiar analysis performed in market research. Identifying unique subsets of consumers informs better decision-making in a given product space. Standard practice in the industry is to . . .

A tubular ultra-microelectrode (UME) has two unique characteristics. First, the relatively small surface area of the gold ring at the tip of the electrode enables it to detect very low current. Secondly, the hollow interior of the electrode permits in . . .

The current study replicates the procedures of Byrne et al. (2014) by evaluating the effectiveness of the stimulus pairing observation procedure (SPOP) in promoting tact and listener relations in children with autism. During instruction, the participa . . .

Over the years, it has been well documented that adults with disabilities are more physically inactive and use the community less versus adults with no disabilities. Additionally, adapted physical education specialists are challenged to successfully t . . .

Advanced materials have innate properties that allow the formation of macromolecular structures that are useful in different applications of nanotechnologies. In this study, we combine molecular recognition, self-assembly, and stimuli responsive molec . . .

Street vendors are coded into a capitalist economic discourse, which almost ubiquitously identifies them as entrepreneurial or micro-entrepreneurial, making it difficult to uncover literature that frames vendors outside of an individualist, economic p . . .

Thesis (M.S.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2011

Currently, in the United States, there are 6,800 incarcerated persons who had committed crimes as juveniles and were sentenced to "life" in prison. Approximately 1,700 of them are permanently ineligible for parole. A literature review was conducted, a . . .

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018), 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability, with mobility – the most common type – affecting 1 in 7 adults. A disability can be related to disorders, associated with developmental condition . . .

Following a complete spinal cord transection, stepping generation depends on the circuitry and neurotransmitters within the lumbar cord. Excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, glutamate and glycine, respectively, are important in generating weig . . .

Climate warming and decreased air pollution are expected to change moss species composition and distribution according to specific ecological requirements. Xeric species are expected to increase their diversity and hydric/mesic species are expected to . . .

ABSTRACT The Impact of Socioeconomic Status, Race/Ethnicity and Lifestyle Habits on Diabetes Among African Americans, Latinos and Non-Hispanic Whites Age 35 and Older By Yolanda Siegmeth Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in California (Co . . .

ABSTRACT The Effects of Prenatal Drug Exposure on Children of Minority Families and Their Overall Adjustment By Karen Gudiño The purpose of this research is to examine the factors contributing to the overall adjustment of children of minority families . . .

Carbonate clumped isotope paleothermometry was applied to fill a critical knowledge gap about climate change from ~36,000 to 9,000 years ago by providing novel terrestrial paleoenvironmental data derived from two ancient soils from the Columbia Basin . . .

Thesis (M.S.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2011

Physical Education has long been a content area facing marginalization and negative perceptions within the field of education. Unique in its practice when compared to classroom teachers, physical education teachers are often underprepared for the dema . . .

This Master's project was designed to support students' who are struggling with CAHSEE Number Sense. The project includes review lessons from 10 of the 12 California mathematics academic content standards for Number Sense. Some standards in this proje . . .

Heritage language (HL) instruction is one of the many models of bilingual programs implemented in U.S. schools. The aim of the HL program is to develop proficiency in a HL, usually, the language of the students' parents or religious tradition. This st . . .

It can be a challenge for an aspiring jazz arranger to hear his/her big band arrangements. Scheduling a big band rehearsal is difficult, many musicians expect payment, and engagements are rare. In addition, writing for four trumpets, four trombones, f . . .

The successful resolution of forensic investigations can rest on the accurate determination of the area-of-origin of blood spatter. The area-of-origin is the location of the blood source in three-dimensional space at the time of injury. Current method . . .

Recidivism has become a national concern. Three-quarters of released offenders are rearrested within five years from their release date (Durose, Copper, and Synder, 2014). Thus, the increase in reoffending has created a revolving door issue in the cri . . .

This study examined the relationship between childhood maltreatment (i.e., physical abuse) and subsequent illicit engagement in marijuana use. The researcher expected that individuals with higher incidents of physical abuse would have higher levels of . . .

ABSTRACT Establishing English-Spanish Stimulus Relations with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Stimulus Equivalence By Lourdes Lopez Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder receive early and intensive intervention based upon the princi . . .

The objective of this study is to explore the factors that have an affect on substance abuse amongst Hispanic females ages 18-65 and older. This study examined the impact of socioeconomic status, mental health and acculturation on substance abuse amon . . .

The purpose of this research is to examine various factors contributing to depression among older Asian immigrants. The objectives of this research are to describe socio-demographic characteristics, levels of acculturation and psychological distress o . . .

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AND THE SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF LATINO FEMALE STUDENTS By Latino immigrants represent the largest immigrant population in this country; however, they are underrepresented in higher education. College . . .

The background of the study began as a curiosity for the Art movements rising in popularity in the Art culture of Los Angeles. The study is based on Graffiti Writing and Street Art in Los Angeles, how the Art movements are different, and their compari . . .

This study explores the effects of attachment styles and spirituality as they relate to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. This is a solution focused curriculum thesis for the social work academic community. The curriculum introduces students o . . .

Committee members: Melvin Donalson, Marilyn Elkins, Lauri Ramey, Ruben Quintero

Eyewitness memory is a powerful source of information, but is often inaccurate and unreliable. Multiple studies suggest that post-identification feedback plays a large roll in influencing eyewitness choices from line-ups. Previous studies also indicat . . .

Latina women are approximately the greatest population that are without health care coverage. There are an approximation of 1 out of 4 Latinas who are uninsured are reported to have poor to good self-rated health status. The US Department of Health an . . .

ABSTRACT THE CREATION OF THE FEATURE SCREENPLAY: RAILMASTER By Patrick Van Slyke This report details the writing of Railmaster, a feature-length historical fiction film script. It is a story of how industrialization was used in repression of the Nativ . . .

In the current study, the relationship between experiences with violent victimization in the past year and current level of distress was examined. In addition the role of dispositional optimism as a moderator between victimization and distress was als . . .

Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent and growing public health problem with many side effects, such as kidney disease. Up to 40% of diabetics will develop kidney disease, with one third who eventually die from kidney failure. . There are many causes, but . . .

The purpose of this thesis project was to present a program analysis of the interventions currently being implemented by LA County to address the issue of sexually exploited children, specifically by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). . . .

The objective of this paper is to examine whether the pervasive gender wage differential in the US labor market has been narrowed in recent years. Based upon the labor economic literature, gender wage differential comprises from two factors: the effec . . .

In the past two decades there has been a shift in the United States population due to the increased number of Latinos. Considering that religion is commonly knitted in the fabric of the Latino culture, this study poses the question: Would a faith-base . . .

A study was made with the GDP Growth Rate versus the three Indexes in the Globalization Growth Percentage Rate (Economic Globalization, Social Globalization, and Political Globalization Growth Percentage Rates). The data was used with the time span of . . .

The Spider Cage is a cubic shape mechanism made of steel tubing. It use to improve the quality and quantity of therapeutic exercises performed by patients at the Mobility Center in California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The Mobility Center . . .

The proper identification of reinforcers is critical in the practice of applied behavior analysis. The Multiple-Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO) preference assessment is an assessment that has been found to be brief and also provide a hierarchy of . . .

This paper is a reflection and analysis of my journey writing, acting, and producing my short film, <italic>14 Hundred 40</italic>. I discuss not only the evolution of the script and my character, Birdie, but also the inspirations behind the project. . . .

Sex estimation is a key component of identifying human remains. Often times in cases where Forensic Anthropologist and other Medicolegal personnel are called, remains are fragmented or exposed to the elements which can degrade the state of the remains . . .

There is a high need to use research evidence to guide practice in juvenile delinquency because billions of tax dollars are used to incarcerate the youth. The purpose of this thesis project is to advance our understanding of the complex social issue t . . .

The purpose of the current investigation is to teach manded selection responses through joint control training to children diagnosed with autism. The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of joint control in teaching selection responses in childr . . .

Research on improving the academic and behavioral outcomes of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) have identified evidence-based strategies to help ameliorate behavior problems and address academic needs in school such as Multi-Tier . . .

Over the year it has been a challenge to find factors and interventions to address Father Involvement. The main purpose of this thesis project was to examine the factors associated father involvement as well as the intervention to address the problem. . . .

The main goals of this study were to map the current distribution of the invasive eastern gray squirrel in California as of 2016, to project the potential future geographic range of the species, and to identify areas where the future range of the east . . .

At the Charter College of Education in California State University, Los Angeles, parents bring their children to improve their English language development and reading comprehension skills at the Reading Clinic. An adolescent with autism has been rece . . .

Adult romantic relationships are complex, with many factors contributing to the development and maintenance of each relationship. Relationship scholars have asserted that individuals in intimate relationships depend on motivations to remain involved w . . .

The project explores choral music written in response to events of warfare or to issues directly and causally related to them, with the goal to promote nonviolent ways of communities living together by initiating reflections about nature and necessity . . .

There is a growing need to investigate the demands on eSports athletes and how to optimize their performance. League of Legends (LoL) boasts the largest player base of any video game. No evidence-based recommendations can currently be made for these a . . .

Many high school teachers do not have room to have a separate jazz history class, as many colleges do. For students to create a credible jazz performance, it’s important to find how and why these tunes were performed in the first place. It gives stude . . .

Arduino is an open-source preparatory stage taking into account easy to use of equipment and programming. It takes inputs from its sensors and impacts its surroundings by controlling lights, engines and actuators. Here, first we chipped away at fundam . . .

Nearly half of all pregnancies each year in the United States are unintended. (O’Reilly, 2009). Women confronted with an unintended pregnancy are then faced with the decision of whether to continue the pregnancy and parent, terminate the pregnancy wit . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine how the Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI2) framework was implemented at a culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse urban school. This study also evaluated the effectiveness of Burst: Earl . . .

Body fluid identification plays a vital role in forensic examinations, contributing to both case evidence and in directing the course of further investigations. Currently, body fluid identification is accomplished by conventional serological methods, . . .

Communications are essential in our daily lives. Companies rely on computer networks to exchange information, that is stored in large databases, with their customers. Nonetheless, it is not guaranteed that all networks are reliable; therefore, databas . . .

Master of Arts 67 pages

Previous research on acculturation has emphasized that immigrants who integrate two cultures and use both their heritage language (HL) and English fluently tend to have better mental health and subjective well-being, comparing to those who have non-in . . .

Transgender seniors are an invisible population that is often overlooked in research. This critical review of the literature suggests that transgender older adults are more likely to face issues of housing discrimination, underemployment, and are less . . .

This thesis project guided the creation of an adolescent healthcare spaces design manual, derived from a literature review on designs that promote recovery, coping, and patient- and family-centered care, to inform healthcare designers and hospital pol . . .

An alternating treatment design was used to evaluate the effects of response cards on quiz performance of new interventionists. Five participants (ages 23-37) with bachelor and master degrees in psychology, sociology and education participated in the . . .

Placement instability among foster children in the child welfare system has been identified as a social problem. Several researchers found factors that contributed to placement instability including: type of placement, timing in placement, children's . . .

Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between bullying and mental health issues among Latino adolescents. The study specifically examines how substance abuse, school support, gender, socioeconomic status, and the needs . . .