32 research outputs found
Syntheses of aromatic polyesters and thermal and optical characterization of polycarboxamides and polycarboxylates, 1982
No full textAn exploratory study of how depression and self-esteem contribute to risky sexual behavior
No full textThe purpose of the study is to examine mental instability, as defined by low self-esteem and depression, and the role each plays in affecting risky behavior. The setting for this study is AIDS Education Services for Minorities, a non-profit organization serving the Gay African American Community in Atlanta, Georgia. The sample consisted of 50 gay African American males between the ages of 20-26, that were HIV-positive. The data were collected in the form of a post-test only design in the month of November from 16th-20th. The data were analyzed using a Spearman's Rho. The instrument for the study was a 20-item scale designed to measure self-esteem and depression in relation to sexual risky behavior prior to the contraction of AIDS. The findings indicated that there was no direct relationship between self-esteem and risky sexual behavior. However, there was significant correlation between depression and risky sexual behavior. Some limitations of this study are that the findings rely on the honesty of the participants. Implications for social work interventions as well as recommendations for changes in the current AIDS educational processes are provided
African-American fathers trust/distrust of child welfare agencies, 1999
No full textThe proposed study contributes to the knowledge about African-American fathers and child welfare services. Unchallenged stereotypes about African-American fathers are addressed and their perception of previous unfair treatment by past governmental interventions is examined. The impact of psycho-social growth, racial discrimination and risk of harm on African-American families are reviewed via the research review. The research problem examines the relationship between African-American fathers' trust/distrust of governmental agencies and the fathers involvement with a child welfare agency (CWA). The design of the research includes a questionnaire that was designed to collect data from a sample of 50 African-American fathers that have children in foster homes of CWAs in the Atlanta area. The instrument of measurement was designed to allow for an analysis that compares the variables and reports significant relationships. A five point Likert Scale was used to operationalize several types of potential risk of harm that could be associated with involvement with CWAs. A questionnaire was also created to measure caseworkers perception of involvement. The findings from an eventual sample of 20 appear to clearly indicate that those fathers that trust the child welfare agency have higher involvement in recommended services than those fathers that 1 do not trust the agency. The study also appears to validate the theory that those fathers with highest distrust perceive involvement with CWAs inherent with risk of financial loss. The findings have practice and policy implications for child welfare professionals who are increasingly being held more accountable to service and utilize the resources of African-American fathers. This study demonstrates the need for additional study that addresses the questions posed from the perspective of the African-American father and specific ways to engage them
An analysis of periodical articles dealing with paperbound in the school library and indexed in library literature. 1959-1963, 1965
No full textAn exploratory study of African-American women infected with HIV/AIDS and risky sexual behaviors, 2000
No full textThis study examined the relationship between African American women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and risky sexual behaviors. The aims of the study were: (1) to describe knowledge related to sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS; (2) to determine high-risk sexual behaviors; and (3) to discuss intervention needed to reduce risky sexual behaviors. The setting was Positive Impact, a non-profit agency located in Atlanta, Georgia that provides counseling to those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The sample consisted of 25 African American women between the ages of 18 to 50. The participants were given a 97-item questionnaire to asses demographics, knowledge about the sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS, and risky sexual behaviors. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square goodness-of-fit test. The findings indicated that although the participants had a high level of knowledge about the sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS, they still engaged in risky sexual behaviors. The results are valuable for clinicians because it will aid in educating individuals about risky sexual behaviors. Also, it will be useful for developing intervention programs and implementing policies that may eventually decrease risky sexual behaviors and the spread of HIV/AIDS among African American women
A descriptive study of long-term relationships and their impact on marital commitment of African American couples, 1999
No full textThis study examined the effects of exposure to long-term relationships on marital commitment of African American couples. The research was based on the premise that exposure to long-term positive relationships will produce a stronger commitment to the relationship. A descriptive approach was used to gather and analyze data from couples in three phases of their courtship: engagement, marriage, and divorce. The sample was taken from two local churches. The participants received a 26-item questionnaire assessing their level of commitment and influences from their social network. The data was analyzed using t-tests and Pearson's R correlations. The researcher found that exposure to long-term positive relationships of parents, grandparents, friends, and coworkers provided for a high level of commitment among African American couples, and exposure to long-term negative relationships produced a low level of commitment. This research is important to the profession because the findings will allow clinicians to empower their clients with the necessary skills and perceptions that will provide for a high level of commitment in their relationship whether or not they were exposed to positive relationships
An exploratory study of emergency room social workers' perceptions of battered women and the impact on service delivery, 2000
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine social workers' perceptions of battered women and the possible impact on service delivery to battered women who receive medical attention in emergency rooms of selected hospitals. It is hypothesized that emergency room social workers' service delivery with battered women is affected by their perceptions. This study will provide the reader with a general definition of battering, emergency room social work, and service delivery. This study was conducted at selected hospitals in metropolitan Atlanta. The sample population consisted of social workers who work hospital emergency rooms. All participants were given the Social Work Perception Assessment (S.W.P.A.). The S.W.P.A. consists of 30 items designed specifically for emergency room social workers. This assessment tool measures attitude, knowledge, and behavior(s) of emergency room social workers. A consent form was given to each participant and collected before the instrument was administered. The statistical test used to measure the relationship between the variables is the Chi Square Test. The findings suggest that emergency room social workers have varying perceptions of battered women, and these perceptions affect service delivery with battered women who receive medical attention in hospital emergency rooms. Education and training are considered as implications for social workers
A program evaluation of the truancy intervention panel of Cobb County schools, 2000
No full textThis is a research evaluation project designed to examine the program effectiveness of the Truancy Intervention Panel or TIP of Cobb County Schools, Georgia. In addition, this research evaluation investigated whether or not expansion efforts for service delivery by TIP into the entire school district was achieved. Finally, this research considered whether TIP's truancy intervention model can render long term positive effects in dealing with truancy in the Cobb County School District. An outcome/goa1 based evaluation strategy was implemented to determine program effectiveness and achievement of goals. Data was collected from school attendance records and TIP's compiled statistics on truancy and attendance during the 1997 1999 school years. Measures of central tendency were used to analyze attendance data as well as expansion efforts data of TIP. Existing literature on effective program models were examined to determine if TIP was an effective truancy intervention model. The findings indicate that half of the students improved attendance during TIP intervention, and findings were no more significant for male students than female students. Additionally, it was determined that the expansion efforts for TIP to include the entire school district were not achieved. Finally, although existing literature suggest that TIP's truancy intervention model, a multi disciplinary intervention approach, can render shortterm positive effects in decreasing truancy, the model can be improved by incorporating incentive based and educational support components to its approach. This increases the opportunity for long term program effectiveness. This study is important because findings provide some insight to TIP on improving its current model, as well consider implications for present and future truancy intervention programs and policies seeking to successfully respond to the issue of truancy and related problems
A descriptive study of the coping techniques among African American children in the Mechanicsville community, 1998
No full textThis study examined the coping techniques of African American children within an elementary academic setting to determine how western teaching styles effect the child's problem solving skills. The study was based on an understanding that the educational system was created on a foundation of prejudice and that current teaching styles are not compatible with the innate learning styles of African American children. A qualitative study was conducted to analyze the student generated responses to two case vignettes. Informal interviews were completed utilizing 15 African American 2nd and 3rd grade students participating in an Atlanta based after school program. The researcher found that among the majority of the 2nd and 3rd grade students, there were overwhelming concerns with teacher and peer relations as opposed to concerns with teaching style. The conclusions drawn from the study suggest that social relationships as opposed to teaching styles, play a major role in how African American children process and ultimately cope with various school related stressors. The results alluded to a need for social workers to further investigate the communal nature of African American children and the effects it may have on their cognitive processing
An exploratory study examining the relationship between child care program and teen mothers' ability to complete their high school education, 1999
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between child care programs and teen mothers' ability to complete their high school education. The independent variable in this study is the child care program and the dependent variable is the high school completion rate. Data were collected using a yes and no multiple choice questionnaire. A sample population of 30 African American teenage mothers answered questions regarding their age when they got pregnant, why some teen mothers don't return to school after giving birth, their pregnancy, and the difficulties they experienced as they tried to continue their education. All participants had attended an alternative education program in Metropolitan Birmingham between September, 1990 and May, 1991, and are currently 25 years of age. The findings indicate that a high percentage of the participants did stop school due to the lack of child care. Many participants later continued their education by getting their GED or were able to enroll back into school to obtain their diploma
