Perspectives on Social Work: 2005

 

This collection gathers content from two volumes of Perspectives on Social Work published in 2005.

Recent Submissions

  • Last Words in the Texas Death Chamber: Implications for Theory, Practice & Research 

    Willis, Nicole (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    A qualitative study was conducted to investigate thematic components of the last words given by death row inmates in Texas between 1982 and 2004 at the time of execution. Last words were available from the Texas Department ...

  • Sexual Violence among Mexican-American Gang Affiliated Females 

    Próspero, Moisés (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Mexican American female adolescents are at a disadvantaged structural societal position in several areas: socioeconomic, ethnicity, gender, and age. Therefore, some researchers have posited that some Mexican American ...

  • The Affect of School Status on the Health Behaviors of Young Fathers 

    Nevarez, Lucinda (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Lucinda Nevarez discusses teen fatherhood and its risks.

  • The Effect of Family Psychoeducational Therapy and Social Skills Training 

    Church, Lisiane (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effect of Family Psychoeducational Therapy and Social Skills Training on burden, coping skills and social support of caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia ...

  • From the Lectern: Reforming the Dissertation Process 

    Karger, Howard (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Dr. Howard Karger discusses the Dissertation Process.

  • Editorial from Perspectives on Social Work Volume 3 (Fall 2005) 

    Russell, Amy; Kindle, Peter A. (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Editorial for volume 3 of Perspectives on Social Work, by journal editors Amy Russell (LMSW) & Peter Kindle (MA, MDiv)

  • Stress Management of Working Single Mothers: A Single-System Approach 

    Lo, Elsie (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Women involved in family and work roles are becoming a norm in United States. However, having juggled a variety of roles among working mothers, particularly single mothers, in workplace and family has lead to different ...

  • PeaceJam: A Model of Peace Education 

    Trachte, Brian (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    This research project examines the PeaceJam model and reviews the literature surrounding peace and nonviolence. The PeaceJam model is comprised of three parts: education, inspiration, and action. Students educate themselves ...

  • Counterpoint 

    Russell, Amy (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Amy Russell's counterpoint to Howard Karger's "Reforming the Dissertation Process".

  • Doctoral Research Assistants Panel: Discussion and Recommendations 

    Russell, Amy; Vohra-Gupta, Shetal (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    This is a discussion about the experiences of doctoral students at the University of Houston's Graduate School of Social Work.

  • EDITORIAL FROM PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL WORK VOLUME 3 (FALL 2005) 

    Kindle, Peter A. (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Editorial for volume 3 of Perspectives on Social Work, by journal editors Amy Russell (LMSW) & Peter Kindle (MA, MDiv)

  • Counterpoint 

    Mapp, Susi (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Peter A. Kindle's counterpoint to Howard Karger's "Reforming the Dissertation Process".

  • Counterpoint 

    Kindle, Peter A. (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Peter A. Kindle's counterpoint to Howard Karger's "Reforming the Dissertation Process".

  • Perspectives on Social Work Volume 3 (Fall 2005) 

    Russell, Amy; Kindle, Peter A.; Próspero, Moisés; Nevarez, Lucinda; Willis, Nicole; Lo, Elsie; Vohra-Gupta, Shetal; Church, Lisiane; Trachte, Brian; Karger, Howard; Mapp, Susi (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    This is the full-text volume of Perspectives on Social Work, vol. 3 (Fall 2005).

  • PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL WORK VOLUME 3 (Spring 2005) 

    Russell, Amy; Norman, Gary L.; Próspero, Moisés; Willis, Nicole; Needham, Brett; Kindle, Peter A. (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    This is the full-text volume of Perspectives on Social Work, vol. 3 (Spring 2005).

  • Person-In-(Dual) Environment: Reflecting on the Dual MSW/PhD Program 

    Willis, Nicole; Needham, Brett (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Students encounter various obstacles in the process of earning a doctorate, and these obstacles are often voiced in the literature (Brown, 1999; Chan, 2003; Chauvin, Rodenhauser, Bowdish & Shenoi, 2000). Most of the literature ...

  • The Cost Effectiveness of Prevention Programs 

    Próspero, Moisés (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Prevention programs appear to be the first cut when financial resources become scarce. This philosophy is contrary to the ever-growing literature that reveals the effectiveness of prevention programs and their ...

  • Comparing Feminist and Choice Theories: Treatment and Social Reform at Odds? 

    Norman, Gary L. (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    The debate between social work treatment and social reform is centered on what is perceived to be two separate processes to affect change, one on an individual level and one on a system level. Social work treatment ...

  • Book Review: Brené Brown, B. (2004). Women & shame: Reaching out, speaking truths & building connection. Austin, TX: 3C Press. 

    Russell, Amy (University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2005)
    Dr. Brené Brown presents Women & Shame, a painful and universal topic for women and anyone who loves women, in a very enlightening, edifying, and intriguing style. She gracefully makes a gender-specific concern a matter ...