Women entering the criminal justice system present with a high prevalence of mental health and substance abuse issues. More than half of women in the criminal justice system have reported experiencing childhood trauma, specifically physical and sexual . . .

This study provides a current examination of recidivism among juvenile delinquents. Trends in crime rates have shown to have dropped in the last 15-years. However, recidivism rates continue to remain high, and data is often not accounted for by indivi . . .

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of functioning difficulty on mental health among the elderly, ages 65 years old and over. The data utilized for this study was collected from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) 2009 Older . . .

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 this study is to examine number of hours children are in childcare and the impact that family's socioeconomic status, marital status, and availability of family members have on the number of hours children are in child care. The Califor . . .

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the dynamics and factors that influence binge drinking alcohol among the elderly population. In addition, this thesis aims to examine the relationship between binge drinking, demographic factors (income, gender . . .

This thesis project focuses on the development of a CSULA Faculty-led Study Abroad and Service Learning Course Proposal that will be taking place in Costa Rica during summer 2015. There is an underrepresentation of undergraduate students involved in s . . .

This study examines a short-term international service-learning course based at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Though study abroad and international service-learning have grown in popularity within higher education, they remain relatively new in the . . .

The main purpose of this project is twofold; 1) to review current literature on pedophilia, which indicates the presence of specific neurological or biological correlates amongst pedophilic offenders, and 2) to identify effective treatment interventio . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between bullying, gender, academic success, and emotional well-being in adolescents living in the United States. The following research is a a quantitative study in which secondary data are used . . .

The United States of America (US) has historically operated under racism and racist ideology to build itself while oppressing people of color, largely those in the Black community. It is critical that social workers understand the implications in orde . . .

This thesis utilizes primary and secondary data collected through focus groups in order to examine the effects of religion on the coming out experiences of gay men, and how this is mediated by race. The primary focus group consisted of Caucasian gay m . . .

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 . . .

The purpose of this study was to look at self-esteem as a risk factor to nicotine use in the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) community. Using existing data from the Add Health Wave IV study, an analysis was conducted on 227 API participants examining smo . . .

The purpose of this research is to explore the relationship between heart disease and socio-economic status, psychological distress, and health behavior among adults, and to identify implications for social work practice and policy. Specifically, this . . .

Despite a growth in the research and public awareness about intimate partner violence (IPV), it continues to be a prevalent social issue that has serious health implications. This study explores the association between surviving IPV and depressive sym . . .

This study examines the impact of socioeconomic status (SES), family support, and school support on plans for higher education attainment among adolescents. The dependent variable is adolescents’ plans for higher education attainment, namely plans to . . .

Social economic status influences individuals in every aspect of social life as well as psychological well-being. Many obstacles come along the way when individuals are part of the low socioeconomic spectrum. The present secondary data analysis was ba . . .

An unprecedented change in family structure has had a great impact in Latino families during recent years. As marriage declines, single-parent families continue to increase over time. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of family type a . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine the protective and risk factors for substance use among Asian American adolescents. Factors to be examined are acculturation, parent relationships, and peer influence. Socio-demographic variables were examined t . . .

According to the National Children’s Alliance (2014), nearly 700,000 children are abused annually and three-quarters of those suffered from neglect. Of those, it is estimated that 1,670 children die annually from abuse and neglect. Exposure to childho . . .

First generation college students (FGCS) make up approximately a quarter of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in the United States but are four times more likely to drop out than non-FGCS. What is known about FGCS is they possess certain . . .

The purpose of this research is to examine the factors contributing to the high employee turnover among child welfare and mental health practitioners. The specific objectives of this analysis is to review the rates of employee turnover, along with a d . . .

Objectives: The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the prevalence of obesity in female and male Latino adolescents and the effect within the socioeconomic status and physical activity. Method: A sample population of Latino adolescents w . . .

Adolescence is characterized by a multitude of challenges and stressors, but many teens are additionally impacted by traumatic experiences, which can lead to mental health problems. Adolescents with mental health issues experience negative emotional a . . .

Mental health is a growing concern in the African American community. This study examines the impact of parental involvement, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity and gender on the mental health of African American adolescents. The study used data fro . . .

There is a marked correlation between objectification of women and subsequent juvenile delinquency for lower socioeconomic disenfranchised urban youth. This is due to a confluence of negative or inadequate ecological attributes, poor educational modal . . .

With the increase of study abroad programs, many schools of social work are offering opportunities specifically for social work students to increase their understanding of different countries’ cultures and to become culturally competent. But, despite . . .

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) is global issue that has become more prevalent in the United States. It includes the commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of minors, specifically recruiting, enticing, harboring, transpor . . .

With Personality Disorders (PDs) affecting one out of every ten people in the United States (Lenzenweger, 2008), the negative consequences are far reaching. Successful societal functioning relies on the effective governing of relationships, yet relati . . .

While many recent studies strongly suggest the efficacy of mindfulness in reducing the level of emotional stress, its applicability and practice adaptation for Asian American adults are mostly unknown due to a lack of empirical studies that target Asi . . .

Statistics indicate that the vast majority of elderly individuals are cared for by their adult children. Previous research established that caregivers suffer greatly from severe stress when caring for a loved one that leads to depression. The current . . .

Assets, like saving accounts or home equality, can provide income in times of economic stress or allow families to move out of the cycle of poverty. Immigrants living in low-income neighborhoods face the additional barriers of language and documentati . . .

Depression is a debilitating disorder that impacts individuals across all ethnic backgrounds. Asian American populations, however, are particularly at risk for suffering complications from the disorder as they deal with environmental stressors, such a . . .

The purpose of this research is to examine the factors associated with gender inequality in women’s employment and interventions to address the problem through extensive qualitative analysis. In addition, this study examines gender inequality and wome . . .

The purpose of the current study is to attempt to examine the relationships between financial stressors and psychological distress in single women with children. Within this research study, the dependent variable of this study is psychological distres . . .

It is the goal of most students to obtain a college degree due to the advantages that come with it such as higher rate of pay, greater job security, and retirement benefits. While there are a large number of students who are able to rise to the task, . . .

This research examines whether there is a correlation between an adult who is receiving assistance from public services - such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Food Stamps, CalWorks or the Department of Children and Family Services - and bi . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore barriers to access to health care among Latino adults. The independent variables examined in this study were acculturation, socio-economic status, and gender. The dependent variable is access to health care. Th . . .

This study examines if there is a correlation between the child perceived quality of the parent-child relationship and the child's age of sexual debut. Using ADD Health Wave IV index, this study uses two measures to determine the quality of the parent . . .

This qualitative study used focus groups to explore the feelings of rejection of 20 multi-ethnic, older and younger male participants. Grounded theory method (Charmaz, 2006) was used for data collection and analysis. NVIVO 10 software was used to mana . . .

This project developed a pre-departure curriculum to prepare Masters of Social Work students to go on a study tour to El Salvador. Three main topics included gaining a global perspective, developing intercultural competence, and increasing knowledge o . . .

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 . . .

Objectives: The purpose of this quantitative study was to understand the relationship of substance use and psychological distress in Latino adolescents in California. Method: A sample population of Latino adolescents was extracted (n = 1,221) from Cal . . .

The death and loss of a parent, and maltreatment are associated with childhood depression or depressive symptoms. This study focuses on the importance of how an adverse childhood experience (ACE) and adverse family experience (AFE) may be predictors o . . .

The purpose of this research is to examine the psychological wellbeing of adolescents in single-parent households compared to two-parent households among Latino American adolescents in order to advance social work knowledge and policy implications. Th . . .

In East Los Angeles, the homeownership rate is 34.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2015). Extensive literature has documented the economic and non-economic benefits of homeownership, barriers for someone with a criminal conviction, and the association between . . .

This study provides a current examination of recidivism among juvenile delinquents. Trends in crime rates have shown to have dropped in the last 15-years. However, recidivism rates continue to remain high, and data is often not accounted for by indivi . . .

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2010), the Asian population in the United States grew the fastest compared to any other racial group between 2000 and 2010. With the rapid rise of the Asian population, it becomes concerning that suicide was the le . . .

The primary focus of this research project is to explore what is known and not known about the prevalence of veteran homelessness and how various risk factors influence the likelihood of a veteran becoming homeless. This project also examines the effe . . .