The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of graduate social work students toward transracial adoption. This study examines the likelihood of their personal beliefs interfering with their professional functioning. The population for this study were thirty African American students currently enrolled in Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work in Atlanta, Georgia. To examine the attitudes of the participants, a questionnaire was randomly administered. The theoretical orientation used in this research was based on the Cognitive Theory. The utilization of the Cognitive Theory encourages students not to act on their emotions, but to act based on their rational thinking. The findings of this study revealed that the majority of the students' personal beliefs did not interfere with their professional functioning.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between academic performance, stress, and perceived social support among 1st year graduate students enrolled at a predominantly Black college. Forty-eight 1st year graduate social work students were given a survey to ascertain levels of stress, perception of peer relations, academic performance and other demographic characteristics. Pearson's (r) and Chi-Square were the methods used for analysis. Results indicated that the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables were not significant at the .01 level. However, a statistically significant relationship between Stress and Peer Relations was discovered at the .01 level. The researcher concluded that, both, interpersonal (i.e., psychological) and environmental factors (i.e., social support) should be considered when measuring selected outcomes of academic performance.

This study examines the factors that lead veterans with post traumatic stress disorder to choose not to establish a continuum of care at Veteran's Hospital to alleviate the psychosocial and psychological dysfunction in their lives. Sixty-five (65) respondents were selected for the study utilizing non-probability convenience sampling. The survey respondents were comprised of military veterans who participated in or near a combat zone. The survey questionnaire utilized a self assessment survey, a four point Likert scale. The findings of this study indicated that over (95%) of the (65) veterans surveyed disagree with the service quality provided at the VA Hospital. However, (63.1%) of the respondents have a diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder and do not participate in any mental health services.

The overall objectives of this study were to present characteristics of burnout and to provide a descriptive of burnout in protective services. To attain these objectives the researcher addressed the level of stress among protective service workers in the following: (a) characteristics of burnout, (b) how it occurs, and (c) strategies for reduction. A descriptive research design was used. A self administered questionnaire was given to male and female protective service workers at Talladega County Department of Human Resources, located in Talladega, Alabama. A population of eighteen responded. The study was an attempt to provide a clear understanding of what burnout is, how and why it affects the protective service workers, and suggest ways to reduce burnout among protective service workers. The study also attempted to add to information on decision-making and problem-solving regarding client related problems, and provide more information and an understanding of stress and coping to the social work profession.

This study examined the attitudes of Black and White adoption workers toward transracial adoption. The instrument used was a two part questionnaire. The first part of the questionnaire focuses on the socio-demographics of the respondents; the second part of the questionnaire focused upon respondent's attitudes toward transracial adoption. The subjects were asked to respond to a questionnaire consisting of twenty-seven items. The major findings were: There is no significant difference between the attitudes of Black and White adoption workers toward transracial adoption. Based on the total responses to the items listed in the questionnaire, the writer has concluded that the majority of adoption workers fell strongly about the issues on Transracial Adoption and attempted to look at the best interest of the child in terms of placement.

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