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Exploring the Impact of Needs, Mentorship, and Social Capital on Student Success among Hispanic College Students at an Established Hispanic Serving Institution in Central Texas
(2015-11-24)As the number of Hispanics in higher education increases, it is crucial to understand their experiences, needs, and social support that will retain them in higher education (Santiago, Galdeano and Taylor 2015). Research ... -
Changing the Way we Look at Water: A Soft Path Approach to Groundwater Management in San Antonio, TX
(2017-11-13)Water stress and water scarcity are significant problems across the globe, and rising populations will see increasing demand for water as well. Traditional supply and demand management strategies have had some success, but ... -
Understanding the Perceptions and Experiences of Jews in Texas
(2015-04-21)Despite recent research indicating that the American Jewish population is growing in the Southern United States (Dashefsky and Sheskin 2014), there remains a dearth of information regarding the perceptions and experiences ... -
Rationalizing the Decision to Cheat: An Empirical Analysis to Determine Whether Social Rational Orientation can Predict Academic Dishonesty
(2015-04-16)Academic dishonesty is a wide-spread issue that plagues educational institutions, including those in higher education. The purpose of higher education is to increase knowledge and foster learning within students who are ... -
"I Exist": (Transcending) Embodiments and Expressions of Queer and Non-Binary Identities
(2017-07-20)This study examines the ways in which non-binary and self-identified queer people negotiate embodiments and expressions of their gender and sexual identities. How do people embody and/or express their queer identity? How/why ... -
Examining the Effects of Sex Education on Young Adults' Sexual Behaviors and Health
(2017-07-20)This study examines the impact of sex education on sexual health and sexual behaviors in young adults. Using data from the Guttmacher Institute’s National Survey of Reproductive and Contraceptive Knowledge, this research ... -
Identifying Barriers to Intimate Partner Stalking Acknowledgment and Reporting
(2017-04-19)Stalking is a widespread social problem that impacts the lives of an estimated 3.3 million people in the United States each year (Catalano 2012). Many victims of stalking might not consider the actions against them to be ... -
Nail Polish and Polos: The Workplace Experiences of Out Femme and Butch Lesbians
(2015-07-13)Despite recent promising changes in laws and attitudes about gay and lesbian workplace inclusion, sexual orientation discrimination persists. Sociologists have documented that lesbians face discrimination in the workplace, ... -
The Attitudes of Healthcare Workers Towards ADHD in Kenya
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The Relationship Between Insurance Coverage and Mental Illness Treatment
(2014-07-09)Rising rates of mental illness leave researchers questioning the accessibility and effectiveness of mental healthcare. Individuals most at risk for narrow treatment protocols include our most socially and economically ...
