UCF Sociology

MA Theses

2013

Andrew Latinsky “Showcasing Self: An Intersectional Examination of Body Type Presentation in Online Daters.” May 2013. Thesis Chair: Dr. Scott Carter.

 

Sara Strickhouser “Measuring Impact: The State of Nonprofit Evaluation in the Greater Orlando Area.” May 2013. Thesis Chair: Dr. James Wright.

 

Richard Webster “The Dimensions of Social Capital.” May 2013. Thesis Chair: Dr. James Wright.

2012

Sara Afflerback ”Rock-A-Buy Baby: Consumerism by New, First-Time Mothers.” May 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Grauerholz.

 

Mergin Akin “Exploring Theology and Practice in Islamic Parenting.” December 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Fernando Rivera.

 

Lindsey Bares ”What is the effect of race, religion, skin color, and national origin on duration of processing for permanent resident visas?” August 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. James Wright.

 

Evan Chabot “Thematic Patterns in Millennial Heavy Metal: A Lyrical Analysis.” December 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. David Gay.

 

Brittany Hanson “Growing Health: Community Gardens and Their Effects on Diet, Physical and Mental Health and Community.” August 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. James Wright.

 

Melissa Henson ”Issues of Crime and School Safety: Zero Tolerance Policies and Children with Disabilities.” May 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Ida Cook.

 

John Gary L’Hommedieu “The Continuing Anglican Metamorphosis: Introducing the Adapted Integrated Model.” December 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. David Gay.

 

Brenna Kelly “Environmental Attitudes and Behaviors: The Issue and Its Dimensions.” August 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. David Gay.

 

Abigail Malick “An Examination of Animal Service Officers Views on their Readiness to Recognize and Report Domestic Violence.” August 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Jana Jasinski.

 

William Mader ”The Rise of the Smooth Jazz Format: An Exploratory Study of Kenny G and His Gang of Smooth Operators.” May 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Grauerholz.

 

Nicole Owens “It’s Not all About the Animals: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Their Work.” August 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Liz Grauerholz.

 

Mindy Weller “A Look at Jail-based Reentry Programs.” August 2012. Thesis Chair: Dr. Jay Corzine.

 

2011

Mandy Barringer “Religious Women and Homosexuality: A Denominational Breakdown.” May 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. David Gay.

 

Candice Campanaro “Transitions: How the Transgender Community uses Impression Management.” August 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Grauerholz.

 

Jamie Hecht “The Vegetarian Social Movement: An Analysis of Withdrawal and Backsliding.” May 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. John Lynxwiler.

 

Jerrold Kaufman “Framing Racial Inequality: A Reassessment of the Effect of Religion on Racial Attitudes.” May 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. Scott Carter.

 

Lei Lei “Do Immigrants Consume Less Energy than Native-Born Americans?” May 2011. Thesis Chair:  Dr. Heili Pals.

 

Christopher McDaniel “In Search of Satanists: Examining the Accounts of Deviant Religious Practitioners.” August 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. John Lynxwiler.

 

Brittany Murray “Does Religiosity Deter Juvenile Delinquency.” May 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. Jana Jasinski.

 

Parag Patel “We Live This Shit: Rap as a Reflection of Reality for Inner City Youth.” December 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. James Wright.

 

Jaclyn Schildkraut “Homicide in the Headlines: An Analysis of the Newspaper Reporting of Baltimore Homicides of 2010.” May 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. Jay Corzine.

 

Shannon Simone “The Stigmatization of Deathcare Workers.” August 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. Jay Corzine.

 

Katelan Smith “Hungry and Taking the Bus?: Assessing Food Outlet Accessibility in Central Florida.” August 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. James Wright.

 

Doris Stanley “Religion and Sex: A Look at Sexual Frequency as it Relates to Religious Affiliation, Religious Attendance, and Subjective Religiosity.” August 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. David Gay.

 

Anna Turner “Street Team Member Socialization.” August 2011. Thesis Chair: Dr. John Lynxwiler.