The overall objective of this study is to present the factors that influence the Black female adolescent's utilization of birth control methods. To attain this objective, the following factors were addressed by this researcher: (a) peer influence, (b) knowledge of reproduction, birth control, and sexuality, (c) family relationships and characteristics, (d) sex education programs, and (e) relationships with partners. A descriptive research design was used in this study. A self-administered questionnaire that was developed by the researcher was given to Black female adolescents at the Westlake Medical Group Clinic and at Holmes Hall Dormitory at Clark Atlanta University. A population of 40 teenagers ranging in age from 16 to 19 was obtained from these facilities. The Westlake Medical Group provides various medical services, including prenatal, postpartum, family planning and regular gynecological services. Holmes Hall is the freshman dormitory for Clark Atlanta University and houses primarily freshmen and sophomore students. The results of the data indicate that peer influence, level of knowledge, family characteristics, sex education programs, and relationships with partners all influence adolescents' decision-making process concerning the use or nonuse of birth control. The study attempted to provide a clear understanding of adolescent contraceptive utilization and sexuality.

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<p>The current study has expanded the scientific understanding of physical activity motivation through the use of smartphone mobile technology. With the emergent popularity of social media, software developers have begun incorporating components of social media into mobile fitness apps, which allow users to easily engage with peer support networks to obtain motivation for continued participation. Grounded in Banduras (1977) social cognitive theory, the study has also extended the physical activity knowledge base related to self-efficacy and peer and family support systems.</p> <p>Four hundred sixty-seven adults (mean age: 35.8 years) completed an online survey, the results of which were used to conduct one logistic regression and three ordinary least squares regression models. The logistic regression was employed to determine predictors for compliance to the nationally recommended levels for physical activity (150 weekly minutes of physical activity at moderate levels of intensity or 75 weekly minutes at a vigorous intensity, and two days of muscle strength training). The OLS regression models were conducted to provide deeper insight into the variables making up the national recommendations (moderate intensity, vigorous intensity, and muscle strength training activities).</p> <p>Self-efficacy was found to be significant in all four models, with gender, peer support, mobile fitness app support, and a participants significant others physical activity behaviors also being significant in the national recommendations, vigorous intensity, and muscle strength training models. Age and education were significant in the national recommendations and muscle strength-training models. Race was also significant in the moderate activity and muscle strength training models. Practical implications and suggestions for future research have been provided based on the findings of the study.</p>

<p> A quantitative study measured the attitudes of current MSW students regarding title protection. At the time of writing no other research had explored this issue. Participants were asked to rate how strongly they agreed or disagreed with 21 statements related to social work practice and title protection. Participants were recruited from CSWE accredited schools of social work in California. Participants completed the survey through Survey Monkey. The study had a total of 264 participants of which the majority of participants identified as female. The study found that current MSW students in California support title protection and report plans on becoming licensed. The findings of this study were consistent with the findings of previous research that explored deprofessionalization and reclassification issues. The study also found that participants supported the aspect of competency in the profession through education and ethical practice. </p>

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