Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling"
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Faculty Comfort Level in Responding to Students Exhibiting Problems of Professional Multicultural Competence
(2017-06-28)
The significance of diversity and multicultural issues is becoming more apparent with the increase in visibility of social and political events domestically and abroad. These cultural influences have a direct impact on ...
First Generation College Students in the Alabama Community College System: Outcomes and Implications for School Counselors and Educators
(2019-08-08)
Enrolling in and completing college can be especially challenging for first generation in college (FGC) students. The purpose of the present quantitative study was to investigate the demographic and academic characteristics ...
Foster Care Graduates' Experiences Obtaining Life Skills
(2017-04-20)
Foster care is the 24-hour temporary care for children outside their homes (Department of Social Services, 2016). Children are often placed in foster care because they have “suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the ...
From Correction to Connection: The Effect of Pet Ownership on Recidivism and Empathy in Former Inmates
(2022-07-13)
After a person is released from prison the rate at which they reoffend is known as recidivism. Previous research shows that an increase an empathy leads to a reduction of recidivism rates (Kratcoski & Kratcoski, 2017; ...
From Prison to the Community: How Offending Women Manage Post Release
(2021-06-28)
Over the past few decades there has been an alarming spike in the number of women entering and exiting the penal system. The many barriers post offending women experience before incarceration are seemingly the driving force ...
Gender Role Conflict, Masculine Body Ideals, and Male Body Dissatisfaction: Examining the Gender Self-Socialization Development Model
(2021-05-18)
The purpose of this study was to gain understanding into the development of body image in men by examining the Gender Self-Socialization Model. Specifically, the study assessed variables related to gender roles, masculine ...
Going Solo as a Black Representative
(2018-12-03)
Black/African American individuals often find themselves in social situations where they are the only person of their race present, also known as solo status. This study investigated whether African Americans/Black individuals ...
Graduate Students of Color at PWIs: School Belonging, Ethnic Identity and Mental Health
(2019-07-23)
This study sought to explore the perceived sense of belonging of graduate Students of Color who attend Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Utilizing Baumeister & Leary’s, (1995) belongingness hypothesis as a foundation, ...
How Multiracial Individuals Are Addressed in Diversity Courses in Counselor Master’s Degree Programs: A Mixed Methods Content Analysis
(2018-07-18)
People who identify as Multiracial are a growing population in the United States and they now account for up to 10% of all new births (Pew Research Center, 2015; Root, 1996). While inclusion of Multiracial Individuals has ...
Identity Development: Implications for Intimacy in Emerging Adulthood
(2022-07-13)
Nationwide reports indicate loneliness is at epidemic levels, with younger demographics between the ages of 18-37 years old the most impacted (Cigna, 2020). Meaningful connections appear to work to decrease these reported ...
Impact of Coping Strategies, Relationship to the Deceased, and Severity of Prolonged Grief Disorder on Individuals Bereaved by Unexpected Loss
(2023-07-17)
The loss of a significant other is an inevitable experience that results in a grief response. Extensive grief or prolonged grief can impair mental and physical functioning. The type of death loss, relationship to the ...
The Impact of Criticism and Social Media on College Females’ Mental Health
(2022-06-30)
Research has shown that utilizing social media sites and receiving weight-teasing or critical comments about one’s body appearance can lead to depression, anxiety, and disordered eating behaviors. However, research examining ...
The Impact of Empathy, Coping, and Cultural Differences on the Process of Forgiveness
(2018-04-24)
The primary focus of this research was on decisional forgiveness following a traumatic experience. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to examine the impact of empathy, coping skills, and the role culture ...
The Impact of Supervision on Counselor Self-efficacy: Working with Suicidal Clients
(2017-06-21)
Crises are becoming more prevalent in today’s society leading to increased preparedness of counselors to work in crisis interventions. Given that suicide rates have increased by 60% in the last 50 years counselors must be ...
The Impact of Traditional, Black, and Athlete-based Masculinity on Psychological Help-Seeking Among Black Men College Athletes
(2022-07-29)
This study examined how conforming to traditional, Black, and athlete-based masculine norms impacts self-stigma of help-seeking. Social support was examined as a buffer between self-stigma and willingness to seek help. ...
An Intentional Love: How Incarcerated Women Experience Maternal-Infant Bonding
(2019-07-23)
The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of how incarcerated women experience pregnancy, child birth, and separation from their children. Issues and challenges experienced by pregnant inmates highlight the ...
International Students’ Intentions to Seek Group Therapy and Self-Stigma: Effects of Informational and Therapist Rapport Interventions
(2018-06-27)
Literature supports that group therapy could be an advantageous treatment for international students because of its emphasis on relationships and concerns of loneliness, which are common in this population. However, group ...
An Investigation of Teachers’ Knowledge and Use of Positive Behavior Supports and Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies in Saudi Arabia
(2021-11-29)
Behavior management can be a challenge for elementary and secondary classroom teachers in Saudi Arabia. Some elementary and secondary teachers in Saudi Arabia report a lack of preparedness in implementing effective behavior ...
Invisible Wounds: Preventing Vicarious Trauma in Practicing Counselors
(2018-06-08)
The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between supervision and levels of vicarious trauma in practicing counselors. Due to the diverse number of traumatic events, the probability of counselors ...
A Leadership Analysis of Executive Directors of State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
(2018-07-19)
Working-age individuals with disabilities in the United States experience meaningful
employment at a significantly lower rate than individuals without disabilities, and having a job is
a critical factor to having access ...