Journal of Undergraduate Research

Carl J Smith and Professor Lynn England, Sociology Carl J. Smith Doctor-Patient Relationships in Mexico Faculty Mentor: Lynn England, Sociology In biomedicine, doctor-patient relationships are considered crucial in providing good health care. Studies have shown that specific aspects of good doctor-patient relationships impact patient perceived recovery in non-life-threatening disorders. One of the major determining factors […]

Jared A Lyle and Dr. Mikaela Dufur, Sociology Does the complexity of a woman’s occupation have a direct influence on her marital happiness? If so, what are the implications on her family and community? Women’s participation in the U.S. labor force has steadily risen from 39 to 59 percent since 1965 (U.S. Department of Labor […]

Tina J Gregory and Dr. Renata Forste, Sociology As economic and social changes continue to reshape familial relationships and processes in Latin America, there is much debate over whether these changes are increasing or decreasing the family’s quality of life. Some researchers argue that as individual roles within the family are redefined – especially in […]

Benjamin Gibbs and Dr. Stephen Bahr, Sociology I have sought to examine the effects of social capital (family, peer, school and community) on delinquency and to measure the buffering effects of the family when negative peer influence is high. Further understanding of the factors causing delinquency is essential for policy makers and community members. Although […]

Dallan F Flake and Dr. Renata Forste, Sociology Violence against women is one of Latin America’s most pressing social problems. Over the past twenty years, it has come to be recognized not only as a significant public health concern, but as a human rights issue as well. Latin America is notorious for its high rates […]

Shawna Raydene Cluff and Dr. Mikaela Dufur, Sociology Jaime Escalante received considerable recognition for an extensive calculus program that he initiated at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. In the 1970’s, Escalante began actively recruiting otherwise-ordinary students to the college mathematics track. He said, “By showing them that there is an upward route to […]

Curtis Child and Dr. Mikaela Dufur, Sociology Social capital is a theoretical concept that has been the subject of much research and debate. Because of its abstract nature, it is difficult to define. James Coleman defines social capital in this way: “Social Capital is defined by its function…Like other forms of capital, social capital is […]

Gregory Wilkinson and Dr. Don Sull Choi, Religion The research conducted for this research grant was motivated by one incident. Mainly, the Tokyo subway bombing of March, 1995 conducted by the religious sect Aum Shinrikyo.1 This religious event was such an anomaly in Japan’s usually tranquil situation. The research hypothesis delved into what social causes […]

Amber Nicole Jensen and Dr. Renata Forste, Sociology A low level of education, especially among women, is a basic characteristic of all developing countries. Research indicates that in third-world countries, “women remain under-represented at all levels of education relative to men. Fewer females than males enter educational programs…; fewer receive technical and vocational training; and […]

Stephanie A. Williamson and Dr. Bruce Chadwick, Sociology A brief observation of national trends reveals a steady increase in the rate of employment among women. Predictably, this demographic change introduces countless contemporary issues. The issue examined by this study was the link between maternal employment and deviant behavior among children. Development during the early childhood […]