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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Evaluating IMR Defined Recovery Outcomes in Clients Receiving ACT Team Services, Ella Crimmings

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Comparative Analysis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy’s Effectiveness in an Intensive Outpatient Program Setting, Efrain Frank Ellin III

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A Comparison of the WhyTry Curriculum and Aggression Replacement Training in Adolescents at Risk for Family Breakdown, Grace Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Goal Setting and Student Retention, Hugh Castillo

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Longitudinal Insights into Student Behaviors and Program Impact: A Multi-Year Analysis of Post-Program Surveys Pre- and Post-COVID-19, Brendan Bernard Charles Harmon

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An Evaluation of a Supportive Mentoring Program for Teenagers At-Risk of Homelessness: Effects on Academic Performance and Psychosocial Functioning in a Pilot Study, Jordan Jones

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of College Students, Jack Marcelain

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Perceived Outcomes and Barriers of Advance Care Planning from Healthcare Professionals, Faith Parsons

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Crossing Over: A Description of Dual Status Youth in Taylor County, Texas, Kimberly S. Putnam

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Factors that Impact Prevention Therapy for a Person(s) Living with HIV in a Conservative, West Texas City, Madison E. Reyna

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Reducing Readmission Rates Among Patients Who Have a Dual Diagnosis of Both Mental and Physical illnesses, Hannah M. Shahan

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Positive Psychology for MDD and PTSD: A Systematic Review of Treatment Benefits and Efficacy, Jackson Taylor

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Impact of Community-Based Care Model on Child Welfare Professionals: A Study of Workload, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intent, Kerri Taylor

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Healthcare Workers’ Perceptions, Practices, and Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care in the Hospital Setting, Emily Gayle Tippens

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A Systematic Review of Studies of Self-Compassion Interventions for Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, Kayla Wilkins

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Adults With Disabilities: What Factors Create a Successful Transition from Higher Education to the Workforce?, Tiffany Elaine Brown

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Burnout and Shared Trauma Rates Among Hospital Employees Due to COVID-19, Cassie Christian

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Perceived Benefits of Upskilling and Reskilling by Persons who Are Among the Employed, Underemployed, and Unemployed, Rosalind Marie Evans

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Stigma as a Barrier to Military Mental Health Services, Alicea Gray

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Retention of First-Generation College Students: Exploring the Effect of Mental Health, Yana sue Hendricks

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Child Exit Types and Permanency Outcomes in Foster Care as Correlated to CASA Involvement, Grace Elizabeth Hill

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A Systematic Review of Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Horticultural Therapy for Increasing Well-Being and Decreasing Anxiety and Depression, Claudia Andrea Lasater

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Treating Active-Duty Military Members: Best Practices for Common Mental Health Diagnoses Across the DoD, Leah Lawson

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How Does the Perception of Human Trafficking Victims by Different Agencies Affect the Different Detection Protocols and Procedures when Interacting with Victims?, Joshua Meribole

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The Correlations of Financial Exploitation on Senior Adults Over 65, Carmen Price

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The Impact of Intensive Advising within TRiO Student Support Services on Good Academic Standing and Student Perception: An Explorative Study, Mariesha Shaw

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The Impact of Mentoring on the Academic Mindset of At-Risk High School Students in Texas, Brittany Nichole Venegas

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Exploring the Prevalence of Social Isolation in Students at a Christian College in West Texas, David Bryan Elliott

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Does Offering Social Work Services Via The McKinney-Vento Program to Homeless Youth Improve Academic Functioning?, Ari Rayne Gee

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Assessment of ACU Student Behavioral Risk: A Program Evaluation, Rachel Gornitz

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A Study of Counties for Big Country CASA Expansion, McKensie Lane Hardin

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The Efficacy of a Rapid Rehousing Program Serving Adults Experiencing Homelessness in West Central Texas, Unique Jackson

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An Exploratory Descriptive Study of the Bridge Scholars Program at a Private, Faith-Based University, Susan Lewis King

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The Effectiveness of Academic Coaching in Improving Academic Performance of First-Year At-Risk Students in American Universities, Anna Kleen

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Examining the Experiences of First-Generation College Students Attending a Christian University in the Southwestern United States, Thurmond Derrick Metters

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Symptoms of Trauma Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Educators and Students, Leanne S. Parker

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A Qualitative Needs Assessment of African Refugee Families Living in West Texas, Benedict Emmanuel Olohunfemi Richards

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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What Interventions Should Be Utilized with Alzheimer's Patients to Increase Quality of Life?, Laci Bach

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Potential Roles for Social Work in Supporting Mourning Practices of Non-Dominant Religious and Cultural Groups in America, Stephanie Bergslien

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The Benefits of Alternative Therapies on Adult Mental Health, Sara Bryan

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Exploring the Relationships of Social Media Usage and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents, Morgan Culpepper

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Thriving on a Faith-Based Campus: An Exploratory Study on Sense of Belonging, Spirituality, and the Student Experience for Students of Color, Hannah Felice

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Adolescent Psychiatric Readmission in Rural West Texas, Keila Gabel

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A Baseline Measurement of Alcohol Use and Its Relating Factors as It Pertains to Abilene Christian University, Emily Glaze

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Needs Assessment: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Christian Higher Education, Abbey Lynn Green

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Chronic Pain and History of Trauma, Lauren K. Grizzard

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The Effectiveness of a High School Girls Group on Self-Esteem and Leadership, Esperanza M. Harper

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Impact of a Diversion Program on Mentally Ill Inmates in a County Jail System, Janet Lawler

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Food Security as a Basic Right for College Students: A Descriptive Study of the Factors Associated with Food Insecurity and Higher Education Attainment, Shannon Beatrice Que

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A Comparative Evaluation on the Impact of Financial Coaching in Increasing Financial Capability for Low-Income Individuals in an Employment Program, Desiree Sanabria Guadamuz

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The Effects of Parental Involvement on Family Functioning of Children in Counseling, Rebecca Schardt

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Attrition in a Holistic Job Skills Training Program: A Qualitative Study, Jeaniece Silas

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Texas Region Two Crossover Youth Practice Model Proposed Pilot Study, Erin Snider

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The Moderating Effect of Social Support on the Impact of Perceived Loneliness on the Mental Health of Long-Term Care Nursing Home Residents, Lindsay Nicole Stivers

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A Needs Assessment: Exploring the Unknown Needs of the Homeless Unaccompanied Youth Within a West Texas Independent School District, Amy Grace Weiss

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An Evaluation of the Methodist Children's Home GAP Program, Ashten Wiedebusch

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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A Population-Based Study on the Correlates of Trauma and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviors among Adolescents Aging out of Foster Care., Jennifer Artis

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Food Insecurity and Mental Health Correlations and Barriers on a College Campus, Alexandria M. Bisson

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Implementation and Evaluation of Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health and Overall Wellbeing of College Student-Athletes, Haley Katherine Brock

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Brand Strength Evaluation of Goodwill-West Texas, Cailyn Byrd

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An Examination of Multiple Risk Factors Contributing to Student Dropout Risks Using an Ecological Systems Perspective, Karla Denise Carrasco

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The Relationship between Substance Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault in College Students, Erin K. DeOtte

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An Exploration of Self-Care in Relation to Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Among Social Workers, Michael Jared Gonzalez

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Measuring Current Knowledge of Students at a Faith-Based University about Title IX and Sexual Assault, Hannah Louise Harrell

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An Exploration of Factors of LGBT Cultural Competency Among Prospective Healthcare Professionals, Heather Isbell

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The Impact Organizational Factors Have on Role Ambiguity Amongst School Social Workers, Melissa Kichura

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Outcomes of Mental Health Crises when Mental Health Professionals Partner with Mental Health Deputies, Melissa Kay Murray

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Exploring Factors Influencing Refugees' Mental Health Help-Seeking, Frediane Ndikumana

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Factors Contributing to Successful Completion of a Holistic Job Skills Training Program, Renee Paul

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An Exploration of the Factors contributing to Self-Sufficiency Post-Homelessness: A Detailed Look at Commonalities and Barriers, Ellie C. Roberson

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Evaluating the Impact of Training Employees to Identify Victims of Human Trafficking, Emily Roman

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Examination of Coalition Sustainability Factors in Texas Human Trafficking Coalitions Through the Lens of the Community Coalition Action Theory, Bryn Stonehouse

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Assessing Social Integration of African Refugee Students Resettled in Abilene Texas: A Comparative Analysis, Hayven Tudman

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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Assessment of Adoptive Families' Adjustment Post Adoption, Madison Allen

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The Relationship Between Loneliness, Stress, and Alcohol Consumption Among College Students, I'Esha Baber

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Overcoming Barriers: Factors of Resiliency in Refugee Students Pursuing Higher Education, Tamika Braye

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A Sexual Assault Prevention Program Proposal for Abilene Christian University, Ammie Brooks and Ammie Kae Brooks

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Prevention of Child Maltreatment in U.S. Air Force Families, Amber Ester Coody

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A Systematic Review of Rural Veteran Homelessness, Jonathan Fasse

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An Evaluation of the Impact of Financial Coaching as a Social Work Intervention in a Church-Based Setting in Texas, Chelsea Fordham

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Improving Integrated Care for Medically Underserved Patients at a Texas FQHC using SBIRT and PHQ-9, Irene Fuentes

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The Buffering Effect of Mindfulness Between the Stressors and Perceived Stress in Faith-Based University Students, Amber Glantz

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A Study of the Effect on Organizational Factors on Job Satisfaction of Geriatric Practitioners between Millennials and Older Generations, Peter (Minsuk) Jang

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An Exploration of Barriers to Health Care Access among Uninsured Patients: Using the Moderating Effect of Patients’ Enablement, Enedelia L. Jessup

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Texas Foster Care Service Providers’ Awareness and Perceptions of Human Trafficking and Related Risk Factors Among Child Welfare Involved Youth, Kennedy Morrison

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Anxiety, a Growing Social Problem: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Adela Robinson

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The Re-certification Barriers in the United States: Comparing Refugee Professional Credentials to Texas Standards, Mary Beth Shelton

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The Impact of Media on the Public's Perception of Texas Foster Care, Hannah Sims

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An Examination of the Impact That Communities In Schools' Interventions Make On High School Academic Performance, Coleton Cooper Dean Spruill

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Adult Maltreatment in the United States Military, Gordon E. Storey

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An Exploration of CIS Interventions and their Impact on Homeless Middle School Students, Kaitlyn Tudor

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Drug Use During Pregnancy: The Impact of Maternal Drug Addiction on Infants, Eduwem Turner

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Spirituality and Recovery, Sara Turner

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Usefulness Of Collaborative Family Engagement At CASA Of Montgomery County, Chelsea Bankes

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The Relationship Between Hospitalizations and Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Ronni T. Barker

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The Effect of Anxiety and Depression on College Students’ Academic Performance: Exploring Social Support as a Moderator, Katherine H. Bisson

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Case Study: Healthy Texas Women program in the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District, Saul Francisco Delgado

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English Proficiency Associated with the High School Grades of LEP Students in Abilene ISD, Donald A. Dolton

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The Relationship of Locus of Control and Social Learning on Academic Achievement in a Supplemental Instruction Program, Tina Fleet

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Therapy Dogs and the Impact on Employees in the Pediatric Medical Setting, Laine Foith