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Senior Thesis Projects -- 1990-2000
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1990 Slen, Joshua An Ethnographic Examination of Group Behaviors among College Students at Two Public Drinking Establishments in Downtown Springfield, Ohio. Welch, Catherine Interaction between Hearing-Impaired and Hearing Children: An Ethnographic Study. 1991 Decker, Kelly Blended Families: A Different Structural System. Harris, Alexa The Impact of Divorce on Children: Short Term and Long Term Adjustments to Psychological Trauma and Identity Formation. Hefferen, Clare Refugees with the Adjustment Period: A Literature Review from the World-System Perspective. Herrema, Amy The Quest for Racial Justice in African-American Politics. Heyd, Peggy The Dependency of the Sahel Religion of West Africa. McCrary, Michael Male College Students' Attitudes toward Their Future Wives' Occupational Roles: Liberal or Conservative? McQuistan, Vonn The Evolution of the Delinquent Gang and Behavior: An Exploratory Analysis. McWhorter, Danielle Child Abuse and Neglect in the African-American Family Peterson, Laura The Relationship Between Job and Life Satisfaction and its Effect on Self-Esteem. Prince, Adrienne The Socialization of the Male Breadwinner and the Impact of his Unemployment on the Family Structure. Remy, Sharon The Criminal Justice System: Equal Justice of All? Schlactenhaufen, Amy A Sociological Look at the Causes of Black Female-Headed Households. Tietgen, Katie Friendship at Four. Wadsworth, Anne Adolescent Prostitution. 1992 Alford, Jennifer Modernization and its Affect on the Status of Elderly Women in the United States and Zimbabwe. Basa, Ajenette A Study on Runaways: Parental Influence. Culp, Kristen The Australian Aborigines: Land and Culture: Can We Replace What Has Been Taken Away? D'Arrigo, Kate Low Self-Esteem and Juvenile Delinquency among Black Males. Fischbach, Kristina Christian Missions' Influence on Native American Culture. Garrett, Jennifer Behind the Golden Arches: Small Business versus Large Corporations Hayes, Sarah Family Structural Effects on Black Children's' Educational Achievement. Herb, Tracy Comparative Analysis of Different Child Abuse Models: Policy Implications of these Models. Lewis, Sarah The Social Functions of Gangs: Positive or Negative? Loucks, Amy Racial Disparities in Sentencing. Moss, Elizabeth Patients without Homes: a Look at the Effects of Deinstitutionalization on the Homeless Mentally Ill. Nessel, Amy How the Division of Household Labor Effects Marital Satisfaction. Sill, Jennifer Heroes and Villains. Spankle, Tricia Public Policy and the Aging in Ohio. Ulintz, Victoria Crisis Intervention: An Emerging Social Problem. 1993 Dabelko, Holly The Effects of Community Service on Adolescents' Feelings of Alienation. Heydenreich, Jennifer Factors Affecting Recovery from Incest: An Assessment of Research and Treatment Strategies. Hoog, Ann A Profile of the Social Work Profession: Norms of Professionalism and Public Policy. Lynch, Meg Social Workers' Perception of Successful Welfare Dependent Mothers. O'Malley, Barbara The Evolution of Female Prisons: Historical and Contemporary Organizational Patterns. Pierce, Robert III The Impact of Race on Religious Beliefs. Polk, Kate Parental vs. Peer Influence on Adolescent Pregnancy Reath, Christina The Impact of Television Programming of Children's Cognition. Steinberg, Ellen The Influence of Peers in College Selection and Student Role Satisfaction: The Exploration of a Reference Group Model. Teeple, Kara Contributions Affecting Prejudice Towards Black-White Marriages. Tiffin, Anne The Changing Face of Poverty: Historical and Contemporary Barriers to Assimilating the Impoverished. Todd, Eric Homelessness: The Implications of Federal Programs. Whaley, Cynthia An Extended Analysis of Battered Women. Wolfe, Kirstin The Impact of Disclosing Homosexuality on Family Dynamics: An Exploratory Analysis. 1994 Biddinger, Christy A Critique of the Juvenile System. Defranceaux, Courtney The Importance of Social Skills and Self-Esteem in Mainstreaming Handicapped Children. Dobbins, Shauna Homelessness: A Perspective on Client's Needs. Dukat, Sandra Beyond the Bridge: An Intergenerational Connection. Evans, Kristin Entering Into Widowhood: Reconstruction on Self. Fothergill, Julie A Failing Education System: Are Programs for At Risk Children an Answer? Hicks, Jennifer Resistance to Health Care Reform: A Study in Special Interest Groups. Kramer, Dawn Racism in Higher Education: What's Wrong with this Picture? Meister, Erica "Seen One Indian, Seen 'Em All": The Roots of the Plains Native American Stereotype in History and its Perpetuation through Contemporary Mass Media. Mommsen, Margaret Child Abuse and Neglect: the Long-Term Consequences. Naughton, Kara The Relationship of Family Structure and Family Violence. O'Connor, Colleen Foster Care: A System under Stress. Ringgold, Nicole Parental Kidnapping: Influencing Factors that Triggered an Increase in Abduction. Salvati, Michael Parsons' Structural Functionalism: Ideology or Theory? Sanchez, Maria Aging and Ethnicity in American Society: A Case of Double Jeopardy. Stumme, Simeon Cognition in Choice Making: Rational Choice Model versus Role Theory. Whip, Brad The Green Movement: Human versus Environmental Rights. 1995 Austin, Julia Fundamentalism and Attitudes About Women. Cardone, Kimberly An Examination of Gender Differences in Attitudes towards Homosexuals in the Military. Clark, Angela Social Factors Contributing to the Feminization of Women's Health Care. Collman, Kristina Children Who Kill: An Examination of Variables that Influence Juvenile Perpetuated Homicide. Culp, Kevin Emergency Relief Agencies and the Effects of Employee Attitudes about the Poor. Ferretti, Karen Child Abuse: A Biological Disposition? Geron, Shannon Childhood Poverty: Has the Design of the Welfare System Failed to Eliminate It? Gonzalez, Jonathan An Analysis of Women in Cartoons in Terms of Role and Appearance. Goodwin, Sarah Intermediate Sanctions: Filling the Gap. Gordon, Julie An Examination of Women's Roles through a Content Analysis of Time and Life Magazine. Hooker, Scott Improving the Conditions of Our Elderly in the United States. Ethan, Hooper Divorce: The Economic Consequences for Mothers and Children. Humphrey, Victoria The Portrayal of Women in Mass Media. King, Ansley Teachers' Perceptions of Education's Effectiveness for Overcoming Social Disadvantage. Lingwall, Anne Women, Poverty and Crime. McCombs, Kenny Responses to Homelessness: The Social Organization of Public Welfare and Private Charity. Scarletto, Edith Anne What Social Factors Have Contributed to the Current Backlash Against Feminism? A Marxist View of the Movement and its Backlash. Smith, Kara Political and Social Changes that have Facilitated the Movement to Legalize Divorce in Ireland. Smith, Matt The Representation of Animals in Film: A Conflict Perspective. Watts, Rayvel An Analysis of Black Student Recruitment and Retention. Wolff, Rebecca Interfaith Marriages and the Weakening of the Jewish Religion. 1996 Humphrey, Vicki The Portrayal of Women in the Mass Media. Knupp, Peggy The Role of Women in Peace Movements. Lindamood, Stacy Special Education and Programs for the Gifted: The Reconstruction of Tracking in Educational Reform. McKenzie, Erin Patterns of Church Affiliation among "Generation X". McWorter, Erika Patterns of Recidivism among Violent Youth: Characteristics of Effective and Ineffective Intervention Programs. Retic, LaDwana Living with the HIV+ Diagnosis: Understanding the Social Context of Terminal Illness. Seccup, Kim The Anti-Rape Movement on College Campuses. White, Dawn Presumed Learning Disabilities: The Medicalization of Problems within Education. 1997 Blouin, David Private and Public Religion at Christ Episcopal Church: An Analysis of Community Concern and Involvement. DeHoff, Daniel Physical Body Images of Women Portrayed in the Mass Media: Where is Marilyn Monroe's Curves Today? Feldman, Emily An Analysis of Sexist Stereotypes in Animated Disney Movies form before and After the Women's Movement. Goforth, Nina Social Control or Medical Treatment: Do Students Benefit Academically from the Use of Ritalin? Hawkins, Kyla Women's Absence in Student Government at Wittenberg. Higgins, Tessa Gender Inequalities in the Coverage of Women in Sport. James, Rob The Changes in Black Representation in Magazine Advertisements: The Creation of False Reality. Johnson, Jermain The Effects of Employment on the Parent-Child Relationship: An Evaluation of P.A.C.T. Kreuger, Kara The Value of Community Service. Langford, Jennifer Social Isolation of Nursing Home Residents and Their Perceived Health. MacMillian, Jeffrey The Job Satisfaction of Managers. Meyers, Michael Not in My Backyard! An American Examination of Environmental Injustice. Nehls, Melanie Volunteerism is an Adult Education Program: Evidence for Shift towards More Individualistic Ideals. Nelson, Amy A Feminist Concern: A Look at the Significant Relationships between Gender and Attitudes about Animal Rights. Poston, Nicole Transitional Living: How Effective Is It? Reed, Brian Mass Media: Modern Vehicles of Social Influence: A Study of Political Knowledge and Participation. Sallade, Shelby Underclass Children and Church: The Black Church as an Agent of Social Change. Stinson, Jelynn Black Political Participation in the 90s. Vaughn, Angel Juvenile Delinquency within the African-American Community: Deviance or Conformity? Vergon, Renee The Nature and Prevalence of Elder Abuse and the Efficacy of Prevention Strategies as Perceived by Social Workers, Health Care Professionals and Law Enforcement Professionals. Walker, Tallee Boys' and Girls' Responses to Gendered Cartoons. Westermann, Kristin Socio-Economic Status, Religious Affiliation, and Tolerance: How the Church Responds To Homosexuality. 1998 Ashby, Chris The Link between Delinquency and Self-Esteem: A Case Study. Bartter, Scott A Content Analysis of Photographs Taken from Sports Illustrated. Carson, Chris Implications of Prison Culture on Effectiveness of Rehabilitative Efforts. Coleman, Erin Law and Society: Is There a Legal Solution to Discrimination Against Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals? Dyer, Jamie Neopagan Wicca: An Ethnographic Study. Foster, Courtney Teacher Expectations for our Children: an Exploratory Analysis. Heath, Gail An Ethnography of Autumn Leaves Nursing Home: Strategies for Maintaining Self-Worth and Self-Esteem. Herzog, Kim Changing Conceptions of Childhood as Portrayed in Pictorial Form: A Historical Perspective. Irvine, Quanda The Portrayal of African-Americans in Magazine Advertisements in Three Historical Contexts. Joseph, Tracy Gender Stereotypes Commercials: Confirming Sexist Attitudes and Behaviors in Society. Linardos, Meredith A Dramaturgical Analysis of Lying within Adolescent Friendships. Llenado, Lora Liberation Theology: An Effective Agent of Social Change? McAlister, Rick They're Here, They're Queer, So What Are They Like? Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Characters on Primetime Television. Miller, Cindy Alternative Education Programs for High Risk Youth: Intervention and Prevention. Moe, Scott Coca - Cola Advertisements: Interpreting American Values and Hegemonic Strategies of Compromise from Within. Noland, Deanna The Changing Ideology of Children's Charities. Roberts, Justin The Effects of Church Structure on Clergy Tolerance of Homosexuality. Samuels, Sammy Sex and Soaps: An Analysis of the Representation of Women's Sexuality in DayTime Drama. Schell, Allison Gender Inequalities That Occur in the Workplace: Examining the Issues of Power, Freedom, and Pay of Women in Managerial Positions. Shay, Lisa Gender and Communication: Intimate Relationships. Thomay, Ruth Pornography on Wittenberg's Campus: Conservative and Liberal Attitudes. Townsend, Tom The Relationship between Human Gender and Attitudes towards Animals Rights. Turner, Wendy Reverse Culture Shock: Readjustment of American College Students after Studying Abroad. VanDerGang, Janel Societal Forces Surrounding Elderly Suicide. Witt, Allison Sports Socialization and the Wittenberg Athlete. Zerkle, Heidi Music, Madonna and Attitudes toward Women. 1999 Ansberg, Bradley Spousal Portrayals as Depicted on the Television Family Sitcom: Have They Changed From the 1950s to the 1990s? Arnzen, Melissa Schooling and Gender: An Exploratory Look at the Effects of Single-Sex and Coeducational Schooling. Burell, Mark Social Reinforcement in Youth Athletics. Debbe, Lorrayne Don't Hate Me because I'm Ugly and Gay: How Perceptions of Others are Influenced by Appearance and Sexual Orientation. Hall, Robert Under Stress: A Research Evaluation of Role Adaptation as it Occurs in Dysfunctional Family Systems. Jones, Amy Newspaper Coverage of the General Motors Strike of 1998: A Content Analysis. Krassner, Heather Gender Socialization in Toy Advertisements: A Content Analysis of Toy Advertisements. Leman, David Intended and Unintended Consequences of Selected Prison Reform: A Case Study. Nelson, Shelley The McDonaldization of One American School: An Ethnographic Interpretation. Paulus, Jaime Families' Decisions to Admit a Relative into a Nursing Home. Rauch, Heather A Web of Community: A Case Study of Students' Perception of Community at Wittenberg University. Ronning, Katie Do Social Factors Create Distinguishable Audiences of Popular Music? Rude, Angela The Process by Which Low-Income Families Choose ChildCare Arrangements: An Exploratory Analysis. Schafer, Melanie Domestic Violence in the African American Community: Racial and Social Class Differences among Women in Staying and Leaving Domestically Violent Relationships. Schoppert, Kevin Gender and Violence: To What Extent do Socialization Patterns Pressure Males into Violence? Tate, Amy College Drinking: An Ethnography of Drinking Environments around Wittenberg University. Zinn, Katy The Portrayal of Women in Magazine Advertisements: A Content Analysis of Vogue and Gentlemen's Quarterly. 2000 Betts, DeBron Juvenile Offenders and Restitution: An Examination of the Effects of Community Service on Delinquent Males Booker, Marcus Drug Abuse and Prevention Policies at Colleges Couture, Katie Gender Discrimination in Academia Faudree, Sara Gender Identity and Doing Drag Gibson, Sarah Catholicism and Women in Irish Society Herd, Nicki The Consequences for Law Enforcement of Differential Police Attitudes Toward Springfield Neighborhoods Jones, Ken The Mediating Role of Juvenile Probation Officers In Regard to Tougher Sanctions on Juvenile Delinquency Koe, Kathy What Factors Hinder Compliance with Title IX? Murray, Christy Who Are the Role Models of High School Students? Perez, Liz Internet Pornography as a Social Problem Pope, Kenny African-American Male Perceptions of the Police: College Students and Inner City Residents Compared Smith, Jeanna Will Your Socio-Economic Status Haunt You for the Rest of Your Life? Theiss, Brenna An Assessment of Drug-Related Programs in Springfield Tuck, Rachel The Dynamics of Eating Disorders: A Sociological Critique of a Psychological Phenomenon in the Treatment of a Nationwide Epidemic Walters, Amanda Appalachian or Hillbilly? The Effect of Community on Identity Formation Winfield, Cory The Consequences for Adjudication of the Self-Presentation of Juveniles in the Courtroom
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