In recent years, parental involvement has become the focus of attention for many researchers interested in investigating factors that influence academic achievement. While there are many possible reasons for this continued interest, it is important to . . .

Despite the many problems associated with methamphetamine manufacturing and use, little empirical evidence exists linking methamphetamine use to violent charges. Researchers have long relied on self-report for their studies on methamphetamine use and . . .

Adolescents’ risky sexual behaviors are a serious public health concern in the United States. This study used the Center for Disease Control’s 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey to examine the complex relationships among social capital, cultural capital, . . .

The most recent conflict in Iraq (after September 11, 2001) has brought renewed interest in understanding the phenomena of war. Generally, when one thinks about war, soldiers are what come to mind, but what about the spouses of soldiers? What happens . . .

This exploratory study analyzed the activity of soccer refereeing in the context of serious leisure. Soccer refereeing is an activity that requires an individual to exert considerable effort in order to participate, and participation is not always enj . . .

This thesis presents a critical evaluation of some ways in which positivist sociological methods hinder the development of knowledge. By way of an empirical investigation of the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California, the notion th . . .

Wealth inequality in the United States continues to widen year after year. However, only recently has research addressed the relationship of race and wealth and few have analyzed specific forms of wealth accumulation. Home equity is the most popular a . . .

Beginning in the 1990s, the Japanese economy entered into a prolonged period of alternating low growth and decline, during which Japanese companies began to introduce organizational and policy changes in an attempt to restore their economic performanc . . .

There are a growing number of studies into the subject of female sexual offenders and how they are perceived. In the past, the concept of female sexual offenders was considered an oddity and rarity; but is now recognized as occurring more frequently t . . .

This is a study of African American and Hispanic residents’ attitudes towards police within the context of the treatment they receive from police officials in their daily interactions. This study uses data from the Police- Public Contact Survey of 200 . . .