Graduate Research Papers
This collection contains graduate research papers by students in the Department of Social Work.
The Graduate Research Paper is a non-thesis paper or project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. To view the Award Winners, click here.
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Submissions from 2025
Variations to the Traditional Delivery of EMDR, Jonathan Bluemke Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Chronic Health Conditions in Black Individuals, Emily K. Etringer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Healthcare Access, Kyla M. Frost Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Impact of Social Support, Cultural Background, and Early Interventions, Alysha Haaland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as a Risk for Child Maltreatment, Maddie Hawley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parenting Support Groups Outcomes, Christina Howell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of Group Theraplay on Emotional Regulation and Social Interaction Skills in Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders, Andrea Hutchison Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bereaved Parents and Posttraumatic Growth, Jet Kofoot Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Supporting Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Who Have Experienced Homelessness or Housing Instability, Taylor K. Olberding Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Police Interactions on Adverse Mental Health Outcomes Within Black Communities, Anessa Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impacts of Sexual Assault on Mental Health in Adolescents, Nicole Trip Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2024
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cognitive Decline, Kallie Bakker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults, Karlyn Bouska Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Physical Activity and Mental Health Symptoms in Adults, Olivia A. Brecht Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences Increasing the Likelihood of Substance Use Disorder, Kelsey L. Cain Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Alcohol Use on Dating Violence among Adolescents, Kaygen Kay Deitrick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Alcohol Use in Adulthood, Callie Franzen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Cognitive Decline, Ashley Highland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of Bullying on Depression in Sexual Minority Adolescents, Ian Neff Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Impact of Sexual Assault and the Influence of Leadership within the Military, Holly Rigel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Parental Divorce in Childhood on Depression Among Adults, Amy Stoermer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Yoga and Mental Health among Young Adult Women, Coryssa Tucke Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2016
The use of meditation and yoga as a treatment tool for juvenile offenders in Residential Treatment Centers for relapse prevention, Danielle K. W. Ballard-Green Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Racial disparities among African Americans primarily in the criminal justice system and other areas in society, Juana D. Hollingsworth Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exposure therapy discontinuation among Iraq War veterans, Kendra Renner Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2015
Influx of child immigrants to the United States: Policy & practice implications, Megan Vogt Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2016 Award
