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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 ... -
Sisyphus' Bicycle: Understanding Motivations Towards Way-of-Life Bicycling
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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 ... -
"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 ... -
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 ... -
Hip-Hop and Cultural Interactions: South Korean and Western Interpretations
(2017-04-18)In an increasingly globalized world, there are often questions of hybridity in every aspect of culture from fashion and music to language and religion. The ethnocentric view often parroted by the American public is that ... -
Thoughts and Experiences of First-year College Men Relating to Their Identities as Men
(2015-11-20)For men in college, caring enough about their education may not be a viable option. The current research will look at the way in which male students view and experience masculinity during their first year of college. One ... -
Wigs, High Heels, and Camera Lenses: A Longitudinal Content Analysis of Drag Queens in Film
(2016-07-19)No abstract prepared. -
Preventative Health Test Utilization Among Sexual Minorities: A Nationally Representative Population-Based Study
(2016-04-05)Little attention has been paid to preventative medical test utilization among sexual minorities and not much attention has been paid to health issues of sexual minorities except in high profile diseases such as HIV/AIDS. ... -
The Sociological Norming Of Members' Concepts Of "Violent Music"
(2015-11-11)The purpose of this project was to provide a symbolic interactionist context for an interdisciplinary study of cardiovascular psychophysiological responses to violent music. The study involves an interdisciplinary team of ... -
Thermostat Behaviors and Energy Consumption Habits in Residence Halls at Texas State University
(2015-07-17)No abstract prepared. -
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 Criminalization of Latino Immigrants and its Consequences in the Contemporary American Immigration Narrative
(2015-04-23)Latino immigration is an issue on the forefront of the American sociopolitical landscape. Recent immigration laws, such as Arizona’s SB 1070 passed in 2010, are examples of the current efforts by state governments to curb ... -
Same-Sex Relationship Behaviors: A Comparative Analysis of Those in Marriages and Relationships
(2015-04-16)This study examines the legitimization of relationship status and its impact on risky behavior and stigma in same-sex couples. Using recent national data (N = 153), behaviors of those in same-sex committed relationships ... -
Parental Characteristics and Practices Associated with Outcomes for Children with Learning Disabilities
(2014-11-13)No abstract prepared. -
The Attitudes of Healthcare Workers Towards ADHD in Kenya
(2014-11-07)The diagnosis of ADHD is becoming common in Kenya and the rest of Africa. Local researchers, however, have paid little attention to the mental disorder. This study investigates the attitudes of mental health care workers ... -
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 ...
