Agencies in the California Central Valley are attempting to deliver effective services to support the Hmong community. Through the organization of the Merced County Human Services Agency and various partner, the Hmong Women's Initiative has been able . . .

The differences between Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and non-Third Culture Kids (non-TCKs) in college on psychological well-being, perceived social support, and college adjustment were examined. The relationship between TCKs’ scores on perceived social s . . .

A significant concern among administrators, teachers, and parents is disruptive student behavior. Educational researchers have found that traditional discipline policies such as suspension, expulsion, and other Zero Tolerance practices have failed to . . .

Noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) is becoming a popular alternative to traditional prenatal screening through serum biochemical analyses, providing women with their risk for fetal chromosome abnormalities such as trisomy 21, 18, and 13. As NIPS is . . .

Mental health stigma affects a large number of people in the world today. However, video-based interventions have helped improve attitudes about those with mental illness. This study evaluated the effects of a one minute video and participants’ ethnic . . .

Educators have expressed an increased interest in the benefits of mindfulness and students. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based training program on empathy and self-regulation in elementary school children. This . . .

This study investigated comprehension scores after students read digital text and printed text passages. Forty-three second grade students from two classrooms at the same school site participated in this study. Findings showed higher comprehension sco . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions and opinions of teachers regarding the effective leadership practices of elementary school administrators. A survey was prepared consisting of 10 statements on school leadership. One hundred e . . .

With a rise in the senior population comes the rise in the need for caregivers to take care of them as they age. This influx in the demand for caregivers puts pressure on caregivers throughout the Unites States causing a potential risk for caregiver b . . .

Minority organ donations, specifically Hispanic donors, fall far behind their Caucasian counterparts. While minorities represent fifty-five percent of those on the kidney transplant wait list, only twenty-five percent are represented in organ donors. . . .

Obesity is a serious public health problem in American society and is associated with harmful diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Psychological challenges of living obese can include shame, avoidance of interperso . . .

Online K-12 education programs, also known as virtual schools, began in the 1990s and offered mostly enrichment experiences and accelerated high school courses such as honors. With the growing number of online learning providers, ranging from state vi . . .

The purpose of this project, outlining the importance of reading aloud to children of all ages, was based on a multitude of research that reiterates time and again its magnitude and significance beginning very early in the developmental process. It is . . .

Students and alumni in the Master of Social Work program at California State University Stanislaus, have identified a need to create a virtual community of practice. Through conversations with students, the author of this project created a virtual com . . .

This study examined the impact of 1:1 computing devices on student engagement and learning in English language arts and mathematics from the perspective of teachers. Interview data collected from 3 teachers in the same district were based on the follo . . .

Instruction utilizing flipped classroom design focuses on providing interactive discussions, hands-on learning, and higher levels of cognitive learning during class by reassigning tasks of lower levels of cognitive learning as preparatory homework, of . . .

The quest to improve women’s health in Stanislaus County, California, by reducing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) necessitated this graduate project. There is a lack of clarity in the types of screening tools used for IPV by various providers as well . . .

This study explores and describes the actions taken by Stanislaus County’s social service sector nonprofit agencies and the theories of change that guide their actions in attempting to meet the needs of the consumers served. This research was complete . . .

This study was conducted to determine the perceived effectiveness of high school English Language Development services. A survey consisting of 14 statements was distributed to 50, 9th through 12th grade students. All surveys were returned and analyzed . . .

It has become increasingly clear that there are often marked differences in how variants in Mendelian disease genes are classified by different laboratories. Efforts to improve variant classification strategies will be aided by a thorough understandin . . .

Women are bombarded with reminders of what they should look like to be considered attractive. The ‘ideal body image” represented by the media which emphasizes thinness, youth, and height is difficult for the average woman to attain. Past research has . . .

The use of interactive notebooks has become a trend in numerous classrooms particularly in the teaching of science in the K-12 grades. With minimal research available on the impact of these notebooks on the academic success of students the purpose of . . .

Despite the shared values and goals of worker-owned cooperatives and the field of social work, a notable disconnect persists between these groups in the United States. This study served several purposes. First, it aimed to explore the appropriateness . . .

Since so much research revolving around the negative effects of violent video games has been inconclusive and often lacks first-hand insight, more research is needed to include the perspectives of the children who are playing video games and of the ch . . .

There are currently many assessments available to determine frailty in the older adult, one of them being a stair climb task. The purpose of this study is to determine relationships between stair climb power, using a 4-step stair climb task, and other . . .

The McGurk effect is a perceptual phenomenon in which the combination of discrepant visual and auditory speech stimuli (e.g. hear-ba/see-ga) produces reports of hearing a completely novel response form (e.g. “da”). The present study attempted to expla . . .

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of different types of reinforcement in self-management settings. Four university students participated in self-management program in order to increase water intake and walking. Multiple baseli . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact the flipped teaching model had on student achievement at the middle school level as well as examine student perception of the learning experience. Eighty-five students, 4 classes, were taught the s . . .

This study investigated the impact of the supplemental online math instruction and intervention program TenMarks.com on student achievement as measured by assessment scores in a school in California’s Central Valley. Sixty-three students from two diff . . .

This is a project on how to develop and implement plans for a non-profit organization in the state of Arizona that was designed to become educational and life coaching centers throughout the inner-cities of Arizona. In this project the research focuse . . .

Asian Americans are at increased risk for diabetes and poor health outcomes compared to the general population. Although the Asian American population is increasing four times faster than the general population, diabetes research remains limited. Diab . . .

When forced to make tradeoffs between physical attractiveness and personality, prior research suggests men and women will make these choices based on whether they are interested in a potential partner for a short-term or long-term relationship. In the . . .

It is evident that the use of technology has played a large role in the advancement of intimate behavior through the use of tools such as cell phones and computers. The present study examined individuals’ attitudes toward sexting behavior and the rela . . .

Many students who enter graduate school do not graduate, or take longer than expected time to degree to obtain their degree. Research has identified the adviser as playing a crucial role in facilitating successful or unsuccessful thesis completion. Th . . .

A two-step prompting procedure was implemented with varying levels of integrity (0%, 50% and 100%) to assess effects on noncompliance to instructions with three preschool aged children with autism. Results indicate that maintaining variables and compe . . .

In recent years, applied behavior analytic research has begun to shed light on the application of ABA principles in studying sports and athletic behavior. These applications have involved a set of manipulations collectively known as behavioral coachin . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore further the phenomenon of relational aggression to better understand factors that are associated with and might contribute to female adolescent aggressive (bullying) behavior. Specifically, this study developed . . .

This study consisted of a secondary data analysis using a subset of questions from the six survey instruments in the national Monitoring the Future research study. Participants selected from the national study consisted of 7,687 high school seniors, a . . .

With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which were developed in 2010, an emphasis on reading for information, applying what is learned in the classroom to real world situations, using higher level critical thinking skills and impr . . .

A problem in high schools across the nation is that students are placed in courses they are not ready for academically, and this includes chemistry. Most students have not completed the necessary mathematics prerequisites prior to taking chemistry. Th . . .

An issue for college students and community colleges is the high rate of remediation. This is an important issue for secondary schools to consider, as these schools should be preparing their students for entering college with college-level readiness i . . .

Educators are constantly looking for ways to motivate students to become better readers and able to access all core curricula. One way schools and districts try to improve the reading skills of struggling readers are through intervention programs. The . . .

Throughout the history of education, discipline has been a daunting and difficult task for educators. Over the years, the culture of discipline has changed dramatically. Transitioning from an abusive form of corporal punishment to a no-nonsense respon . . .

The Common Core State Standards have only been in effect for the past couple of years. Common Core differs from the previous curriculum in that it does not carry the vastness of instructional materials designed to address the standards movement. Educa . . .

The academic achievement of high school students in the United States has remained behind in science and mathematics compared to other industrialized nations. Block scheduling is a reform movement that may increase proficiency rates of high school stu . . .

Geographic knowledge has become minimized in U.S. high schools as emphasis on core subjects has replaced elective courses. Even at the elementary level, Geography is embedded in other social science curricula. With the sole exception of fourth graders . . .

The present study was designed to investigate the role of acculturation and level of education on resilience in Mexican-Americans. Of those recruited in the university’s participant pool website and through the community, 166 self-identified Mexican-A . . .

The death anxiety literature has been conducted based almost exclusively on a European population. Therefore, generalizing findings to other populations can be difficult. There has been a lack of focus on minority groups such as Hispanics in the death . . .

Registered nurses (RN) are vital members of the health care team. Their clinical knowledge, skills, and engagement are essential to the promotion and health maintenance of society. However, health care organizations struggle to recruit and retain clin . . .

The issue of increased student tardiness within U.S. schools and the resulting allocation of time and resources required to mitigate its unwanted effects has been an ongoing problem during the past two decades. Students who consistently miss the begin . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate if repeated readings in English would impact student’s reading fluency growth in Spanish. Reading fluency has three major elements: accurate reading of connected text at a conversational rate with appropria . . .

This research sought to explore the differences that might emerge in Latino gangs throughout generations, specifically, in regards to the recruitment and initiation process, reasons for joining a gang, and behaviors and values promoted in the gang. Ad . . .

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease. Individuals at risk for HD may present prior to the onset of symptoms seeking predictive testing in order to determine their gene status. Previous research has explored at-ri . . .

The purpose of this qualitative, exploratory study was to gain more insight into the experiences of Spanish-speaking Hispanics who managed to successfully seek and complete their mental health services. Data were retrieved from six Spanish-speaking Hi . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine if cancer patient caregivers’ quality of life was improved by their participation in the complementary therapies offered by Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center. This study compared two groups, caregivers th . . .

This study examined the impact of blended instruction using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework on student engagement and academic achievement. The participants consisted of 53 8th grade middle school science students from two separ . . .

Unhealthy work environments contribute to medical errors, ineffective delivery of care, and stress of healthcare employees. These undesirable consequences pose a significant burden on healthcare organizations and efforts to improve nurse work environm . . .

Informal caregivers of older adults have high levels of caregiver burden and are at risk for stress, burnout, empathic distress and compassion fatigue. The purpose of this study was to examine caregivers’ levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, empath . . .

The participation of medical interpreters during medical encounters is essential for limited English proficient (LEP) patients in accessing the healthcare services that they need and deserve, mainly by overcoming the communication barrier. However, in . . .

Behavioral parent training has been proven to be an effective and useful tool to not only teach parents the basic principles of applied behavior analysis, but to also aid in helping parents become more successful in managing their child’s behavioral e . . .

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between childhood trauma and negative alcohol related consequences in college students. Current membership in a Greek organization, perceived parental alcohol consumption and religiosit . . .

Since the introduction of Self-Determination Theory and Overjustification hypothesis a belief that rewards have detrimental effects on the intrinsic motivation perseveres. This assumption has led to the criticism of the reinforcement-based interventio . . .

Reading fluency is one of the five critical factors of reading instruction. These five factors were identified by the National Reading Panel (2000) as fluency, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. According to the National Readi . . .

The purpose of this study was to describe relationship development and dynamics of LGBT emerging adults, ages 18-25, specifically on the introduction of LGBT partner to parents. A quantitative study, using an electronic survey was used to probe three . . .

Workers who spend most of their time in front of computers are at potential risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders and thus are in need of effective interventions to improve their posture. Self-monitoring is a widely used method for increasing o . . .

An alternating treatments design was used to examine the target sequence acquisition between pigeons being exposed to a model performing a four-target key peck sequence versus a control condition (no model). Model pigeons demonstrated a four-target ke . . .

This study focuses on whether the immersion in communication technologies plays a central role in the lives of people born after 1984, and whether people born after 1984 text while driving more than those born before 1984. The sample is made up of 181 . . .

Domestic violence affects families as a whole and is wide spread across the world. At any given moment a social worker can come into contact with a victim of domestic violence. Many social workers do work with victims on a daily basis. This is why it . . .

The purpose of this project was to establish a location that would collect and distribute disposable diapers to families with economic hardships. The Downtown Stockton Community Diaper Bank was created and is located in Stockton, California, in the Sa . . .

Many middle school students with intellectual disabilities fail to make adequate progress because they lack necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation. The purpose of this study is to explore two questions in the context of reading intervention for s . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between four predictor variables (vocational satisfaction, social support, religious doubt, and religious fundamentalism) and three outcome variables (depression, anxiety, and stress) among a C . . .

Read 180 is a reading program designed for students whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. The goal of Read 180 is to address gaps in students' skills through the use of a computer assisted instruction intervention. The purpose of th . . .

Middle school may present the last opportunity to identify struggling students and help them get on track to succeed in school. This study investigated the effects of a study hall intervention program on the academic achievement and promotion ceremony . . .

The United States encouraged the spread of baseball in the Caribbean Basin as an act of cultural imperialism, but by the early twentieth century, a rising number of Latino baseball players were proving their mettle against major league and Negro leagu . . .

This study examines the effectiveness of utilizing an electronic device, or bug-in-ear (BIE) as a prompting tool for children diagnosed with Autism during peer-play sessions. BIE prompts were compared to prompts presented in person. Three 5-year-old m . . .

A staff performance intervention was introduced in a non-public behavior analytic agency with four behavior technicians working with children with autism to analyze the effects of goal setting and feedback on use of behavior specific praise statements . . .

This study analyzed pre and post natural disaster index crime rates in the city of Houston, Texas with using Hurricane Alex occurring in 2010. The data used are the crime rates from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Hurricane Alex was a category 2 . . .

Preference assessments are procedures used to identify potentially reinforcing stimuli. Preliminary evidence has shown a single-session multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment to be an effective and efficient method for iden . . .

Throughout history, humans have engaged in ethnocentrism. Previous research suggests that ethnocentrism is an evolved mechanism that reduces the likelihood of a human contracting a contagious disease. The present study explored the effects that contag . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine how giving students additional silent reading time during class impacted their overall reading comprehension scores. Reading is a part of all language arts classrooms, but the amount of reading students actuall . . .

By the late nineteenth century in Great Britain, the feminist movement began gaining traction by pushing for women’s suffrage. As women developed their political role in society, gender roles were also reevaluated. Although still subordinate they were . . .

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), there is a projected estimate of over 21 million veterans in the United States (Department of Veterans Affairs, 2014). PTSD affects an estimated 31% of Vietnam veterans, 10% of Gulf War veterans, 1 . . .

Fabry disease is an X-linked dominant inborn error of metabolism stemming from a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme a-galactosidase which manifests as renal, cardiac, and cerebrovascular disease and which affects men and women alike. Preliminary resea . . .

The current study compared a variable ratio reinforcement schedule to a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule similar to De Luca and Holborn (1992). The dependent variables were the duration in minutes of exercise on a stationary bicycle and the mean RPM . . .

The aim of this project is a critique of the publicness of public spaces, both physical and digital. The purpose of this critique is to identify and to map out the kinds of contradictions that inevitably show up in these spaces, rather than suggesting . . .

With the prevalence of autism continuing to rise, it is essential that public schools be assisted with identifying best possible outcomes, as well as best practices for supporting the academic success of students in the special education system. Recen . . .

This thesis examines the effects that different settings have on students reporting colleagues who are engaging in unethical behaviors. This project was based off of an original study done by Bernard and Jara in 1986. In this current thesis, one hundr . . .

There are many biases that affect the collection of data on human behavior. One such bias is expectations. Research has shown that this bias can be reduced sometimes with training. The current study looked at how two different amounts of training time . . .

The present study examined the effect of eyewitness credibility level on verdict outcome, juror verdict confidence, prosecution and defense case strength ratings, and perceived credibility ratings for the eyewitness, police officer, and alibi witness. . . .

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts place an increased emphasis on complex text in the primary grades. The Common Core Shifts explain how the CCSS are different from the previous standards. The Shifts, specifically Shift 1 . . .

This case study focused key problems Whole Foods Markets may be encountering now, and recommends some solutions to solve its problems and improve the company’s performance. Analyzing the company required an examination of the company’s external and in . . .

The i-Ready CAI program is a comprehensive educational software program designed to build reading skills and concepts in grades K-8, stand alone or to supplement existing curricula. The program's capability to individualize lessons, assess and track s . . .

High risk behaviors in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender) youth are directly linked to little or no acceptance from family and caretakers. This workshop was created to address the lack of resources available to Latino LGBT youth and their . . .

With the advent of Common Core State Standards mathematics education in the United States has been experiencing a paradigm shift in the structure in which mathematics classes are organized. This study explored the difference between the traditional Un . . .

With the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), student academic achievement and technology proficiency are the primary focus of public schools. Policymakers and educators are meetin . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine changes in eye movements of elementaryage children over a period of 3 months. Four children were recruited from a university-based after school remedial reading program. An eye tracker was used to track eye mov . . .

Reading fluency is a vital and important element in the reading process and a critical aspect for the reading development and achievement for students. The purpose of this thesis project was to explore the effects of using the repeated reading strateg . . .

The study was conducted with university students between the ages of 18-25 years old and aimed to investigate whether being trained to fluency had any benefits over accuracy only training, when accuracy participants were yoked to receive an equal numb . . .

Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity in the United States (U. S. Department of State, 2014). The majority of victims of human trafficking globally originate from the United States. In the Unites States, California leads in econom . . .

Central Valley Sikhs are an understudied ethno-religious group. This study explores the “Americanization” process, based on the degree to which cuisine has evolved and consumptive patterns have changed since their arrival in California’s Central Valle . . .