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SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS' COMFORT WITHGAY AND LESBIAN FAMILIES
Title
SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS' COMFORT WITHGAY AND LESBIAN FAMILIES.
Creator
Ackerman, Jennifer, School of Social Work, Dr. Ana Leon, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Despite recent advancements in legislation and policies regarding gay and lesbian Americans, negative attitudes and perceptions toward this population still exist. Anecdotal information from social work classroom interactions suggests that biases against gays and lesbian families may exist among those being trained as helping professionals. This study examined social work student comfort with gay and lesbian families. The researcher used an exploratory-descriptive research design, with a...
Show moreDespite recent advancements in legislation and policies regarding gay and lesbian Americans, negative attitudes and perceptions toward this population still exist. Anecdotal information from social work classroom interactions suggests that biases against gays and lesbian families may exist among those being trained as helping professionals. This study examined social work student comfort with gay and lesbian families. The researcher used an exploratory-descriptive research design, with a sample of 85 Bachelors level social work students (BSW) and Masters level social work students (MSW) who completed the 52 item online questionnaire related to gay and lesbian parenting. The findings from the research suggest the presence of a statistically significant relationship between students' attitudes towards gays and lesbians and students' comfort level with same sex parents. The researcher discusses the significance of the study and the implications for social work practice and education.
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Date Issued
2013
Identifier
CFH0004344, ucf:45019
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004344
SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS' ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Title
SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS' ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
Creator
Goddard, Yvichess, Burg, Mary Ann, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The Affordable Care Act is creating major political changes, on the state and federal levels, and is redefining American citizens' ability to access health services. Medical and mental health social workers are in high demand within the health care workforce to advocate and assist patients in navigating through a complex health care system. Little research has been conducted in understanding future social work professionals' views and knowledge about the legislation. This exploratory...
Show moreThe Affordable Care Act is creating major political changes, on the state and federal levels, and is redefining American citizens' ability to access health services. Medical and mental health social workers are in high demand within the health care workforce to advocate and assist patients in navigating through a complex health care system. Little research has been conducted in understanding future social work professionals' views and knowledge about the legislation. This exploratory-descriptive study used a convenience sample of 105 Bachelors (BSW) and Masters (MSW) level social work students to explore views on health care policy and reform based on students' personal experiences accessing health care. The study also obtained an understanding of how demographic factors affect students' support for health reform. Implications of this study show the need for greater implementation of health policy education in the social work curriculum and further research on the factors affecting students' knowledge and attitudes of health reform.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFH0004649, ucf:45306
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004649
SOCIAL WORK STUDENT'S PERCEPTIONS OF WOMENS' ROLES IN THE MILITARY
Title
SOCIAL WORK STUDENT'S PERCEPTIONS OF WOMENS' ROLES IN THE MILITARY.
Creator
Restivo, Nichole, Leon, Ana, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Women have continually become more visible in the military. With the recent changes that now allow women to participate in direct combat occupations, various questions and concerns emerge about how the public perceives these new role changes for women. This exploratory-descriptive study examined the perceptions of 50 University social work student's (B.S.W. and M.S.W.) about women's roles in the military. This research was conducted using Qualtrics.com, and included demographic questions....
Show moreWomen have continually become more visible in the military. With the recent changes that now allow women to participate in direct combat occupations, various questions and concerns emerge about how the public perceives these new role changes for women. This exploratory-descriptive study examined the perceptions of 50 University social work student's (B.S.W. and M.S.W.) about women's roles in the military. This research was conducted using Qualtrics.com, and included demographic questions. Frequencies, chi-squares and cross tabulations were used to examine relationships between variables. The results indicated that although no significant relationship between these variables was found, other possible considerations on the topic emerged. One important, though not statistically significant finding of this study was that social work students are accepting of women in the military. This research has implications for social work education as well as, in practice. Evaluating social work student perceptions toward women serving in the military can lead to a better understanding of biases against women in military roles.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFH0004542, ucf:45221
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004542