The purpose of this study is to determine how social capital (informal obligations and social norms) affects the ability to save within IDAs among immigrant and US Native individuals. Social capital is the capacity for someone or a group of persons to . . .

The purpose of this literature review is to explore the factors that researchers have identified as having a positive correlation with caregiver’s burden for family caregivers caring for a person suffering from dementia and to explore what interventio . . .

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 . . .

Recidivism among adult males is a significant problem that affects many upon release and as they try to re-integrate back into society. Individuals go back to jail/prison within three to five years after release (Durose, Snyder & Cooper, 2014). Risk f . . .

The objective of the project was to propose a international grant for an International Social Work Education (ISWE) study program in Costa Rica. This grant was written with the help of a graduate student and faculty member of the School of Social Work . . .

Alcohol consumption is a high occurrence among adolescents, specifically Latinos. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between socioeconomic status, neighborhood safety, supportive adult, and alcohol use. The influences of low soci . . .

The social problem of teen pregnancy tends be on the rise in the Unites States with African American teens leading the march. This study examined the relationship between teen pregnancy among African American females and high school graduation. Data w . . .

The purpose of this thesis is to analyze and review the current literature on the barriers Latina women encounter when they access Domestic Violence services. Cultural influences, religion, immigration status, and mental health will be reviewed to det . . .

The Impact of Access to Health Care, Health Literacy, and Socioeconomic Status on Delays in Seeking Medical Care Among Latinos Ages 30 to 60 Years old By Monica Reyes Pena This study examined the impact of access to health care, health literacy, and s . . .

The purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between substance use, family type, age, ethnicity, and family closeness among adolescents, and to identify implications for social work practice and policy. The current research is an explo . . .