Browsing OSU - Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Subject "race"
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Association of thought-action fusion to suicidal proneness, gender, and chronological age in adolescents
(2008-07)Scope and Method of Study: The general purpose of this study was to explore the role of thought-action fusion within an American sample of community adolescents. Specifically, I looked to determine the influence of contextual ... -
Exploring race-talk at a Christian college: A case study
(2023-05)Research suggests that the cultural homogeneity of Christian college campuses presents challenges for people of color to navigate. White cultural norms influence attitudes about race. The way people at an institution talk ... -
Growing social capital: An analysis of minority student choices of major/discipline and occupation
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Influence of STEM mentor race and cultural competency on racial and ethnic minority mentees
(2021-07)Although the number of racial and ethnic minorities (REM) in science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have been gradually increasing, REM continue to be underrepresented in both STEM education and ... -
Racial Residential Segregation and Access to Health Care Coverage: a Multilevel Analysis
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-05-01)A developing body of research has demonstrated the impact of racial residential segregation on a variety of negative health outcomes. Researchers theorize that segregation, as a form of structural racism, can have negative ... -
Replication of Social Class and Racial Cleavages Upon Major Social Indicators
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)The purpose of this study is to replicate the work of Smith in the areas of social stratification and inequality. In particular, this study examines theoretical sociological views of class as a function of structural ... -
Service Utilization Among Relative Caregivers: An Examination of Ethnic Differences
(Oklahoma State University, 2007-07-01)The purpose of this study was to describe differences between Native American, African American, and White caregivers raising relative children. Specifically, service utilization and well-being variables were examined ... -
Stereotype threat theory as an explanation for the depressed performance on cognitive ability measures by African Americans
(2007-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of stereotype threat elicitors on the cognitive performance of African-Americans and to examine whether the stereotype threat effect can account for the discrepancy ... -
Urban Ethnic Mosaics: an Analysis of Community Perspective in Third Ward, Houston, Texas
(Oklahoma State University, 2006-05-01)While many sociological and geographical studies have focused on specific quantitative methodologies to understand the process and development of segregation, relatively little attention has been paid to the role of ...