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An exploratory descriptive study of the relationship between spirituality, quality of life and well being among HIV positive and non-HIV positive women, 2002
Get PDFThe information for this present study explored the relationship between spirituality, quality of life and well being among HIV positive and non-HIV positive women. This study assessed a sample of 30 women, 15 HIV positive and 15 non-HIV positive women to examine their spirituality, quality of life and well being. The women, ages 20 to 45 years old, were asked to fill out a self-administered 31 item questionnaire to determine levels of spirituality between the two groups. Chi square results indicated that there was no statistical significant relationship with regards to spirituality among the two groups. These findings have significant implications for social work practice. Social workers will need to be educated and trained in spirituality and belief intervention assessments on women in general, especially those living with HIV. In addition, educational training that uses transpersonal theory that focuses on spiritual practice as a means of establishing a support system to increase psychosocial well being of women
Descriptive study of child sexual abuse, socioeconomic status, and self esteem among pregnant and non pregnant teenagers, 2000
Get PDFThis study examined the association between child sexual abuse, socioeconomic status, self-esteem and teenage pregnancy. A convenience sampling technique was utilized to obtain the closest and most available population sample. The sample size was 30, comprising 15 pregnant and 15 non pregnant teenagers between ages 16 and 22. The pregnant teenagers were drawn from Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services, South Fulton Area Office, Atlanta, Georgia. The non-pregnant teenagers were drawn from New Life International Family Church, Atlanta, Georgia. The study design is posttest only non-experimental group design. The data for this study were collected through questionnaires administered by the researcher, after obtaining the participants informed consents. Chi-square result indicated a statistically significant difference in the rate of child sexual abuse among pregnant and non-pregnant teenagers. The result of the Independent Samples T test indicated a statistically significant difference in the socioeconomic status, and self-esteem levels of these two groups. Kendall's tau result revealed a negative correlation between socioeconomic status and self-esteem. This study is however, subject to some limitations including the non-probability sampling method utilized, and small sample size. The findings of this study will assist social workers and other clinicians in developing teenage pregnancy prevention programs. Social workers will become more knowledgeable about the role played by child sexual abuse, socioeconomic status, and self-esteem in relation to teenage pregnancy. This will enable them to plan more appropriate and effective interventions
As analysis of the financial influences of certain philanthropic agencies on negro education in the south during the first half of the twentieth century, 1951
Get PDFA study of the services offered by the Flint Child Guidance Clinic, March-August 1952, 1953
No full textA study of tested differences in intelligence, scholastic achievement, interests and social adjustment of participating and non-participating pupils in extra-class activities at Alonzo Franklin Herndon Elementary School, Atlanta, Georgia, 1953-1954, 1954
Get PDFA descriptive study of the relationship between racial stereotypes and levels of self-esteem among African American males, 1998
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between racial stereotypes associated with African American males and their levels of self-esteem. The sample for this study consisted of thirty-five African American males visiting a local mall in Atlanta, Georgia, and visiting a local health club in College Park, Georgia. One questionnaire, divided into three sections, was issued to the participants. The three sections consisted of background information, perceptions of racial stereotypes, and an index of self-esteem. The racial stereotype variable was measured by an assessment of participants belief in racial stereotypes, their perceptions of other African American�s views of African American males, and their perceptions of White American�s views of African American males. The self-esteem variable was measured using Hudson�s assessment scale. The results were analyzed utilizing frequency distribution, means, standard deviation, cross-tabulation, and Chi-Square. The findings indicate that many African American males do not feel that the racial stereotypes that are generally associated with their population are actually reflective of their population. The findings also found that many African American males exhibit high levels of self-esteem. There was no statistical significance between the variables, thus, the null hypothesis was accepted
The differences in the occurrence of violence by African American male adolescents who were sexually abused as children and those who were not, 1997
Get PDFThere is within the juvenile justice system African American males with histories of child sexual abuse who have been involved in violence and committed violent crimes. However, there are limited studies to determine the relationship of their being sexually abused and the occurrence of violent behavior. This is a descriptive study designed to examine the differences between African American male adolescents who were sexually abused as children and those who were not, in order to determine if there is a statistically significance between the two groups. A comparative research design was utilized. A convenience sampling of sixteen participants were utilized. The hypothesis, there is a statistically significant difference between the occurrence of violence among African American male adolescents who were sexually abused as children and those who were not, could not be supported by this study
A descriptive study of the knowledge, attitudes, and values of healthcare workers towards people with HIV/AIDS, 1998
Get PDFThe overall objective of this study was to examine healthcare workers knowledge, attitudes and values toward HIV/AIDS, and to assess what effects these variables may have on healthcare workers willingness to provide care and services for this population. In order to achieve this objective, an original thirty-eight item questionnaire was designed and administered to fifty social workers, physicians, nurses, counselors and case managers. All of whom were employed at one of two treatment facilities, involved in the care of HIV/AIDS patients in the Atlanta area. Findings were consistent with those of other studies reported in the literature. Healthcare workers were knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS, a relationship exists between healthcare workers attitudes and values about HIV/AIDS, and their willingness to work with this population
