Thesis (M.A.)--Central Connecticut State University, 1998. / Thesis advisor: Dr. Marc Goldstein. " ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-67).

Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Marriage, Family and Human Development, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-50).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, December 2002. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

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The objectives of the study were three-fold: first, to present a picture of the family patterns and the attitudes and behavior of the youth in a selected group of families; second to study the association between the family patterns and the attitude of the youth; and third, on the basis or the findings of the study to offer suggestions for helping parents and children maintain a more wholesome parent-child relationship. / Master of Science

Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Hong Kong, 1990.

ABSTRACT This is a qualitative study that was conducted in conjunction with San Bernardino County to explore the experiences of you adults in Extended Foster Care. Extended Foster Care is an extension of foster care services offered from age 18 to 21 as a result of the passing of Assembly Bill 12. This study focuses specifically on the experiences of young adults deemed “successful” based upon their enrollment in school, work status, and overall plans for their future. The data was collected through telephone and face-to-face interviews with young adults currently involved with Extended Foster Care in San Bernardino County. The findings of this study indicated that successful young adults tend to demonstrate some level of resiliency and have an overall positive outlook, are self-motivated, have better relationships with their social workers, an overall good understanding of the program and services offered, stable supports, and all participants became involved in EFC immediately following regular foster care. Young adults also expressed a desire for more assistance in gaining work experience. The strengths of this study include the use of open ended questions and triangulation of analyzing data. Limitations of this study include participant self-selection bias and the briefness of the interview that may have not allowed for sufficient time for young adults to reflect intensely on their experiences. Recommendations for future social work policy, practice, and research based on the findings of this study include extending foster care services beyond age twenty-one, the importance of social workers roles in young adult clients’ lives, and the need for continued, more intensive research.

Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

Thesis (M.A.)--Marshall University, 2001. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains iv, 52 p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-52).

The goal of this study was to learn more about the experience of Canadian military fathers who participated in a fathers' support group entitled "With Dads Around, Kids Are Sound." An explorative, semi-structured, qualitative design was applied to gain understanding of the participants' perspectives. The sample consisted of seven military fathers. The researcher also interviewed three wives in an attempt to corroborate some of the findings. The two main reasons that brought fathers into the group were role conflict and wanting to prevent family problems. Based on comments received, the program was found to be effective in supporting military fathers. Key elements noted by participants include normalization, peer support, and learning ways to prevent dysfunctional family patterns. Recommendations to improve the program include making it a continuous opportunity---including a specific chapter on military lifestyle---and being more flexible with the content to allow for more peer support-type discussion. Implications for social work practice, policy, and research are also discussed.