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Title: Resolutions & theses of the fourth congress of the Communist International, held in Moscow, Nov. 7 to Dec. 3, 1922.
Creator: Communist International Congress (4th : 1922 : Saint Petersburg and Moscow, Russia), Communist Party of Great Britain
Date Issued: 1922
Identifier: 2656168, CFDT2656168, ucf:4961
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2656168

Title: Dialectical and historical materialism.
Creator: Stalin, Joseph
Date Issued: 1940
Identifier: 2660283, CFDT2660283, ucf:4984
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2660283

Title: War and unemployment: Capitalism the cause, socialism the solution.
Creator: Socialist Labor Party
Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: 367823, CFDT367823, ucf:5344
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/367823

Title: The atomic age : suicide, slavery or socialism?.
Creator: Levenstein, Aaron
Date Issued: 1946
Identifier: 363245, CFDT363245, ucf:5272
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/363245

Title: Social insurance.
Creator: Burnham, Grace M.
Date Issued: 1932
Identifier: 363254, CFDT363254, ucf:5280
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/363254

Title: Revolution in Hungary and the crisis of Stalinism.
Creator: Socialist Workers Party National Committee
Date Issued: 1957
Identifier: 671287, CFDT671287, ucf:5537
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/671287

Title: Capitalism means war.
Creator: De Leon, Daniel
Date Issued: 1941
Identifier: 370520, CFDT370520, ucf:5519
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/370520

Title: AN EXPLORATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MUSIC INTEGRATION IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOMS.
Creator: Skeen, Nicole, Russell, William, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: "Music is the biggest tool of revolution - the best way to reach out the youth and involve themï¿½" (Kher, n.d.). Music has the ability to impact so many areas of life. Music is universal, and regardless of language, meaning and emotions can be conveyed. Imagine if this was harnessed and utilized as an effective teaching tool for students? Music has played a significant role in history, but is often overlooked when history is taught. Utilization of music in the social studies classroom can...
Show more"Music is the biggest tool of revolution - the best way to reach out the youth and involve themï¿½" (Kher, n.d.). Music has the ability to impact so many areas of life. Music is universal, and regardless of language, meaning and emotions can be conveyed. Imagine if this was harnessed and utilized as an effective teaching tool for students? Music has played a significant role in history, but is often overlooked when history is taught. Utilization of music in the social studies classroom can take the form of time period pieces, cultural music, mnemonics for memorization, films, and much more. While it can be an effective tool for educating students, are teachers actually integrating it into their lesson plans? Using a stratified random sampling procedure, a survey was sent to teachers in the Central Florida region to gain insight into the topic. It was seen, that while over half (60%) of the educators indicated music could be an effective teaching tool, almost all (95%) used it very often, often, or sometimes in some way, shape, or form. Several teachers indicated that they did not have the time, resources, or the training to integrate music into their social studies classrooms. This research is only a starting point for additional regional studies, as well as more focused studies through which resources may be developed.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: CFH0004810, ucf:45455
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004810

Title: SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFLUENCES ON THE PARTY AFFILIATION OF HISPANIC VOTERS.
Creator: Montagner, Angelo, Vieux, Andrea, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Voting analysts in the United States have attempted to predict political orientation based on race, gender, occupation, educational achievement, and economic background. Yet, the substantial amount of research available on these factors has been directed toward the understanding of the white-majority vote. Now, as a result of the overwhelming growth of ethnic minority populations scholars are beginning to look at the potential decisive role of ethnic minority voters. Part of this newly formed...
Show moreVoting analysts in the United States have attempted to predict political orientation based on race, gender, occupation, educational achievement, and economic background. Yet, the substantial amount of research available on these factors has been directed toward the understanding of the white-majority vote. Now, as a result of the overwhelming growth of ethnic minority populations scholars are beginning to look at the potential decisive role of ethnic minority voters. Part of this newly formed voting bloc consists of Hispanics which are now one of the fastest and largest racial minority groups in the United States. This thesis aims to understand the Hispanic electorate by addressing their social mobility. Furthermore, this research will shed light into the socio-economic factors affecting the political affiliation of Hispanic voters.
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Date Issued: 2013
Identifier: CFH0004361, ucf:44998
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004361

Title: RECIDIVISM PREVENTION THROUGH PROSOCIAL SUPPORT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EMPIRICAL LITERATURE.
Creator: McDaniel, Kimber, Lawrence, Shawn, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Of the 700 offenders that are released from prison each year, seven in ten will be rearrested. There are a number of barriers face by released offenders that inhibit their successful reentry. These barriers include: mental health illness, limited work experience, lower education, substance abuse, lack of transportation, homelessness and poverty strain of family ties and/or close relationships. This paper explores the impact of social support on recidivism rates through a systematic review of...
Show moreOf the 700 offenders that are released from prison each year, seven in ten will be rearrested. There are a number of barriers face by released offenders that inhibit their successful reentry. These barriers include: mental health illness, limited work experience, lower education, substance abuse, lack of transportation, homelessness and poverty strain of family ties and/or close relationships. This paper explores the impact of social support on recidivism rates through a systematic review of the literature surrounding prosocial support. The implications for social work practice and research are also discussed.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: CFH0004627, ucf:45279
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004627

Title: BROTHERS & SISTERS: A NEW IMPETUS FOR SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION AND ITS IMPACT ON TRADITIONAL CULTIVATION ANALYSIS.
Creator: Elmore, Scott, Kenney, Richard, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Scholars recognize television's ability to influence culture. According to Gerbner, television creates socially constructed realities through the cultivation of its viewers. Television is designed to satisfy the diverse needs of large audiences. The mainstream messages conveyed via television have power to alter perceptions and change culture. Gerbner's theory was constructed from the analysis of crime dramas with single plot lines. Using the ABC television program Brothers & Sisters,...
Show moreScholars recognize television's ability to influence culture. According to Gerbner, television creates socially constructed realities through the cultivation of its viewers. Television is designed to satisfy the diverse needs of large audiences. The mainstream messages conveyed via television have power to alter perceptions and change culture. Gerbner's theory was constructed from the analysis of crime dramas with single plot lines. Using the ABC television program Brothers & Sisters, this thesis explores the theoretical implications dramas with multiple plot lines have on traditional notions of cultivation theory. Through a content analysis and focus groups, evidence was acquired to suggest that cultivation theory, with the added consideration of involvement, is still able to explain television's influence on the social creation of reality.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: CFE0002137, ucf:47506
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0002137

Title: THE IMPACT OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION ON SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.
Creator: Crowe, Heather, Morales, Waltraud, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: The purpose of this study is to understand to what extent political corruption affects social welfare in Nigeria using a qualitative case study design. This thesis argues that political corruption leads to a concentration of wealth among a minority of elite government officials, resulting in extensive deficiency of social welfare. In addition, political corruption has secondary and tertiary effects throughout society that further exacerbate social welfare conditions. For this study, social...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to understand to what extent political corruption affects social welfare in Nigeria using a qualitative case study design. This thesis argues that political corruption leads to a concentration of wealth among a minority of elite government officials, resulting in extensive deficiency of social welfare. In addition, political corruption has secondary and tertiary effects throughout society that further exacerbate social welfare conditions. For this study, social welfare is measured by a comprehensive range of social indicators including but not limited to: level of poverty, income inequality, level of infrastructure, and health. Political corruption can only be measured by the sole available gauge of corruption to date: Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. Research limitations regarding the conceptualization of corruption as well as complexities in defining and measuring social welfare are also addressed. This study concludes that political corruption is a significant factor contributing to poor social welfare in Nigeria, resulting in nothing short of a protracted human tragedy.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: CFE0003905, ucf:48758
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003905

Title: Juvenile-Perpetrated Homicide and Family Disorganization.
Creator: Murray, Brittany, Jasinski, Jana, Gay, David, Ford, Jason, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Juvenile-perpetrated homicide is a complicated and sensitive topic in the literature. Uncovering the potential influences on a juvenile is arguably important for recognizing the trends in juvenile behavior and the devastating consequences of some of this behavior. Family disorganization, a component to social disorganization as proposed by Elliott and Merrill (1934), explained that families with higher levels of social disorganization (as measured by factors such as poverty, welfare, and...
Show moreJuvenile-perpetrated homicide is a complicated and sensitive topic in the literature. Uncovering the potential influences on a juvenile is arguably important for recognizing the trends in juvenile behavior and the devastating consequences of some of this behavior. Family disorganization, a component to social disorganization as proposed by Elliott and Merrill (1934), explained that families with higher levels of social disorganization (as measured by factors such as poverty, welfare, and residential mobility) are expected to have higher numbers of juvenile delinquents. Using this theoretical frame, data from 1984-2006 on juvenile-perpetrated homicide in 91 of the largest cities in the United States was analyzed. This investigation uncovers relationships between the rate of juvenile homicide offenders and family disorganization in cities across the U.S. While more research is needed on family structure and other measures of family disorganization are needed to confirm these findings, higher percentages of female-headed households and owner-occupied housing were found to decrease the rate of juvenile homicide offenders in most models. On the contrary, unemployment, poverty, and higher percentages of public assistance were seen to increase this rate. Findings suggest that more research is needed on the family unit with regard to juvenile homicide offenders. This study further suggests avenues for assisting single-parent households and outlines the tools necessary to provide the best possible outcomes for our youth. The results not only provide insight for prevention efforts, but provide an updated foundation from which to build future research in this area.
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: CFE0006151, ucf:51120
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0006151

Title: Pro-Life Progressivism: The Effect of Abortion Attitudes on Attitudes Towards Government Welfare Programs.
Creator: Gilmore, Lauren, Gay, David, Jasinski, Jana, Lynxwiler, John, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: ???There is an extensive body of literature exploring the way in which a variety of factors affect a person's attitudes towards abortion. There is significantly less research, however, on the way in which a person's attitude towards abortion affects their attitudes towards other issues. At the same time, there is evidence to suggest that a growing number of people are using their (")pro- life(") stance on abortion to influence their stance on other issues that revolve around the quality and...
Show more???There is an extensive body of literature exploring the way in which a variety of factors affect a person's attitudes towards abortion. There is significantly less research, however, on the way in which a person's attitude towards abortion affects their attitudes towards other issues. At the same time, there is evidence to suggest that a growing number of people are using their (")pro- life(") stance on abortion to influence their stance on other issues that revolve around the quality and sustenance of life, and that Generation Y may be more liberal than previous generations on most, if not all, issues. This research seeks to explore the extent to which (")pro-lifeprogressivism(") may have affected Generation Y with two sets of logistic regression analysis. The first analysis looks exclusively at members of Generation Y, and explores the effect of a person's attitudes toward abortion on their attitudes towards government spending on childcare, assistance to the poor, and healthcare. This is to see if there is a difference between pro-life and pro-choice members of Generation Y in the way they approach other issues relating to the quality and sustenance of life. The second analysis compares pro-life members of Generation Y to older cohorts. The results show that attitudes towards abortion among members of Generation Y hadno effect on their attitudes towards childcare and healthcare. Furthermore, the attitudes of pro- life members of Generation Y were statistically no different from older cohorts, with the exception of members of the Silent Generation on the issue of government assistance to healthcare. Further research, particularly of the qualitative nature, is suggested to delve more deeply into this research question.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: CFE0005171, ucf:50664
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005171

Title: Examining the Social Interactions of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Virtual Environment.
Creator: Gallup, Jennifer, Little, Mary, Dieker, Lisa, Butler, Malcolm, Pearl, Cynthia, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: This phenomenological study examined the social interactions during online game play in a virtual environment for five young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who attended a large metropolitan university, enrolled in the first 60 credits of a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field of study. Given the evolution of technology and opportunities to socialize in virtual communities, it is becoming increasingly important to understand how young adults with ASD...
Show moreThis phenomenological study examined the social interactions during online game play in a virtual environment for five young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who attended a large metropolitan university, enrolled in the first 60 credits of a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field of study. Given the evolution of technology and opportunities to socialize in virtual communities, it is becoming increasingly important to understand how young adults with ASD assimilate into new social opportunities that provide supports for extraneous variables such as face-to-face situations. As research begins to emerge on virtual environments there is little research addressed specific to socialization and the development of interpersonal relationships. Further, there is a distinct lack of research specific to young adults with ASD who engage socially in virtual environments. A phenomenological research method was used to explain the social activities as they occurred for this specific group of individuals. Structured and unstructured interviews, observations, document analysis, and a self-reporting survey were conducted and collected. Analysis used emergent coding following Moustakas' modified Van Kaam method (1994). Common themes were identified and reported through lists and tables. In summary, this study described how young adults with ASD socialized within a virtual community. This study provided findings that individuals with ASD actively seek friendships, recognize emotions, understand roles within the game and real life use skills necessary for success in postsecondary education and STEM related careers, and lays the foundation for continuing research using virtual environments to support interpersonal relationships that may support greater postsecondary outcomes.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: CFE0005796, ucf:50024
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005796

Title: A Randomized Trial of Attention Training for Generalized Social Phobia: Does Attention Training Change Social Behavior?.
Creator: Bunnell, Brian, Beidel, Deborah, Cassisi, Jeffrey, Rapport, Mark, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: The use of attention training protocols for the treatment of generalized social anxiety disorder (SAD) is undergoing increased examination. Initial investigations were positive but more recent investigations have been less supportive of the treatment paradigm. One significant limitation of current investigations may be over-reliance on self-report. In this investigation, we expanded on initial investigations by using a multimodal assessment of patient functioning (i.e., including behavioral...
Show moreThe use of attention training protocols for the treatment of generalized social anxiety disorder (SAD) is undergoing increased examination. Initial investigations were positive but more recent investigations have been less supportive of the treatment paradigm. One significant limitation of current investigations may be over-reliance on self-report. In this investigation, we expanded on initial investigations by using a multimodal assessment of patient functioning (i.e., including behavioral assessment). Patients with a primary diagnosis of SAD (n = 31) were randomly assigned to eight sessions of attention training (n = 15) or placebo/control (n = 16). Participants were assessed at pre- and post-treatment via self- and clinician-report of social anxiety as well as anxious and behavioral response to two in vivo social interactions. Results revealed no differences between groups at post-treatment for all study outcome variables, suggesting a lack of effect for the attention training condition. The results are concordant with recent investigations finding a lack of support for the use of attention training as an efficacious treatment for patients with SAD.
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Date Issued: 2013
Identifier: CFE0004658, ucf:49879
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004658

Title: The road for revolutionary socialists.
Creator: Zeller,Fred, Trotsky, Leon
Date Issued: 1935
Identifier: 369341, CFDT369341, ucf:5424
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/369341

Title: The Catholic church and socialism.
Creator: Bohn, Frank, McGrady, Thomas
Abstract / Description: Original Date Field: 1913?
Date Issued: 1913
Identifier: 334779, CFDT334779, ucf:5180
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/334779

Title: The Second International in dissolution.
Creator: Kun, Béla
Date Issued: 1954
Identifier: 2683240, CFDT2683240, ucf:5051
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2683240

Title: Industrial socialism.
Creator: Haywood, Big Bill, Bohn, Frank
Date Issued: 1911
Identifier: 334777, CFDT334777, ucf:5178
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/334777

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