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  • Factors impacting intimate partner violence and access to services among women in the occupied Palestinian territories

    Creator:
    Fitzgerald, Meghan R.
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    A study which analyzes the impact of husband's exposure to political violence on intimate partner violence perpetration and identifies factors associated with help-seeking among women in Gaza and the West Bank. Further, a qualitative component examines Gazan women's narratives regarding IPV and help-seeking and barriers faced.
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    Dissertation
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    Fitzgerald for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health presented on May 13, 2019. Title

  • The effects of procedural justice policies for the domestic violence courts in Recife, Brazil

    Creator:
    Amorim, Mariana Fernandes da Cunha Loureiro
    Abstract:
    To combat violence against women, the Brazilian government enacted the Maria da Penha Law (MPL) in 2006 and established the domestic violence specialized courts. Based on the assumption that fair procedures enhance the legitimacy of legal authorities and may enhance victims’ satisfaction and cooperation with prosecution, this research aims to...
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    Capstone Project
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    Loureiro Amorim for the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on June 2, 2014. Title: The

  • Finding techknowledgey : students' navigations of an institution's technological landscape

    Creator:
    Dean, Allyson S.
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    This study explored how students navigate the technological landscape of a public, land-grant institution. Through online surveys and semi-structured, one-on-one interviews, the study operated through an anticipatory/participatory lens to research with the intent of understanding students' experiences with technology at a research institution. Using this methodology and Triandis and Triandis'...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Allyson S. Dean for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services

  • Faculty perspectives on multicultural components of course curriculum

    Creator:
    Creighton, Clare S.
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    Multicultural curriculum, as a facet of multicultural education is not a new topic in higher education. Although there are many theories that describe multicultural curriculum (Banks, 1997b; Bennett, 2007), and a multitude of ideas and suggestions for best practices, several studies show there is not overwhelming faculty support for or...
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    Masters Thesis
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    for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 21

  • Mothers and Work: Women's Perceptions in Contemporary Japanese Society

    Creator:
    Yoshizaki, Kimiyo
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    This paper investigates certain women's problems in contemporary Japan. Historically, Japanese believed ideal women fit in the stereotype of "Good wife, Wise mother." Japanese women's main roles were regarded as wife and mother. Especially, motherhood was the main responsibility of women. However, the advance of industry, technology, and methods of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    activities should be consistent with each other. Lastly, the responsibilities of nation, local public

  • Experiences of Students who Identify with Underrepresented Religions

    Creator:
    Prisbrey, Weston B.
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    This qualitative study explores and examines the experiences of students at a large, public university in the Pacific Northwest who identify with underrepresented religions. Eight participants were asked to share their experiences individually using semi-structured interview questions and their responses were analyzed utilizing a narrative inquiry approach. Six themes emerged...
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    Masters Thesis
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    for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented on April 12

  • Tenure-track faculty : motivations, expectations, and experiences

    Creator:
    Pearson, Heather S.
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    This study explored the motivations, expectations, and experiences of tenure-track faculty members at a public research institution. Through semi-structured interviews with twelve participants, the study utilized a constructivist paradigm to qualitative research to address the individual experiences of faculty members entering the professoriate and pursuing tenure. With this methodology and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    for the degree of Master of Science in College Student Services Administration presented April 28

  • Exploring resilience in the lives of women leaders in early childhood health, human services, and education

    Creator:
    Turner, Susan Diane
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    Women leaders in early childhood health, human services, and education face tremendous challenges in their efforts to cultivate resilience amidst a myriad of risk factors including incessant stress, low wages, and limited professional support. Women who foster mental health in young children and high-risk families are vulnerable to secondary traumatic...
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    Dissertation
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    childcare, public health, mental health, maternal child health, human services, addiction services, Head

  • Contemporary student veterans : transitional experiences from military life to college life

    Creator:
    Normandin, Kathleen
    Abstract:
    The contemporary student veteran population is growing rapidly as service members who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts take advantage of the Post 9/11 Veteran Educational Assistance Act of 2008 to receive educational benefits to attend college (Cook & Kim, 2009). However, student veterans entering college today have a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Services Administration presented April 28, 2010. Title: Contemporary Student Veterans: Transitional

  • A National Five-Year Exploratory and Descriptive Analysis of Two-Year Public College Graduation Rates at Branch Compared to Non-Branch Campuses

    Creator:
    Harrison, Faimous J. L.
    Abstract:
    Branch campuses play an important part in postsecondary degree attainment by providing place-bound students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in different geographical regions access to education that is convenient. Their heterogeneousness structures, including enrollment size, communities, and populations served, are not accurately reflected in the majority of the research. Currently, there...
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    Dissertation
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    April 29, 2015. Title: A National Five-Year Exploratory and Descriptive Analysis of Two-Year Public