This thesis explored the identity management and identity negotiation processes in interfaith marital communication. Sixteen marital partners participated in this study. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, interpreted, and analyzed. Guided by Identi . . .

Adolescence is the pivotal point in a youth’s life when autonomy is developed, and, ultimately, a weakening of the influence of parental control and increase in peer group influence occurs. Juveniles who are exposed to negative peer group experiences . . .

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 . . .

Thesis (M.S.W.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2013

Adolescent obesity is a worldwide epidemic that has increased over the past century. However there has been minimal research about what family lifestyle factors contribute to adolescent obesity. The areas of study were: high calorie drink/ fast food c . . .

The goal of this project report was to create a brochure that will help to introduce parents to the topic of pretend play in middle childhood and adolescence. By informing them of typical and atypical developmental progression they will hopefully be b . . .

Youth that age out of foster care often face unfavorable outcomes such as homelessness, incarceration and mental health issues. Each year thousands of youth exit the system through emancipation and enter young adulthood unprepared and without the skil . . .

Thesis (M.S.W.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2012

ABSTRACT Foster Parents' Support and Advocacy for Foster Youths' College Readiness: A Narrative Study By Cynthia Brown From a foster parent viewpoint, this narrative study explores and describes foster parents' detailed accounts, life experiences, and . . .

Although the number of incarcerated juveniles has dropped over the last decade, the number of youth involved in the juvenile justice system remains significant. While several risk factor domains for youth delinquency exist, the family-risk factor doma . . .