Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.
For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
"Does Gaming Create Partner Agro" Online Gamings Impact on Partner Intimacy, Steven Burnell Henderson
Framing Reality: Portrayals of Climate Change in the "Las Vegas Review-Journal", 1997-2014, Jason Ryan Holley
Thank You For Your Time! Would You Mind Donating to Our Cause? The Effect of Gratitude on Prosocial Behavior, Matthew L. Hortt
Corruption and Criminal Sentencing Dispositions in China, Qingting Hu
The Impact of Parental Divorce on Children's Confidence Levels in Young Adulthood, Lawrence Jackson
The Role of Adaptive Capacity on the Subjective Career Success of Former D-I African-American Male Athletes: A Mixed-Method Study, Leon Antonio Jackson
Experiencing Parental Loss during Adolescence and Factors Influencing Hospital Involvement and the Grieving Process, Vaida Kazlauskaite
States and Multicultural Education Policies: An Event History Analysis, Leander D. Kellogg
The End of the World (EOTW) Scientist and the Framing of Science in Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 2010, Jennifer Naoko Lui
A Narrative Study of Latinas' Experiences with the Leadership Pipeline in Higher Education, Ana Cecilia Marrero-Lopez
Depictions of Beauty on Cosmopolitan Magazine: Content Analysis of Covers (1959-2014), Azalee Maslow
Unrealistic Weeds of Love and Romance: The Korean Drama and the "Flower Boy" Genre, Colby Y. Miyose
"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do": An Analysis of Parasocial Relationships and Breakups Among "How I Met Your Mother" Viewers, Sara Montes De Oca
The Economic Impact of the MPAA Rating System on Types of Films Made From 2004-2014, Kaitlin Peck
Marketing of Gender Stereotypes through Animated Films: A Thematic Analysis of the Disney Princess Franchise, Tiffany Jade Pelton
Ecosystem response to recent climate change in alpine environments, Patrick Shawn Sawyer
Siren Song: A Rhetorical Analysis of Gender and Intimate Partner Violence in Gotham City Sirens, Katlin Schmidt
Citizen Participation within Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils, Ronald W. Strickland
Public Sector Compensation: Is The Public School District Superintendent Compensation Worth It?, Ashok Em Sudhakar
The Visual Framing of the Three Cycles of Climate Control in the New York Times 1851 to Present, Jason Lee Thompson
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
A Competency Model for Catering and Event Professionals Using a Modified Delphi Technique, Donnell G. Bayot
International City/County Management Association 1999 Revenue Estimation Survey Revisited, Benjamin Bond
An Analysis of Capacity Issues within the Division of Mental and Behavioral Health for the State of Nevada, Jeffrey Buchwald, Tara Cooley, Enrique Mazon Jr., and Jessica Sifuentes
Understanding brand authenticity in specialized communities: An interpretive qualitative study of the Brit Iron Rebels Las Vegas Clan, Sullivan Charles
"I Got Shot Five Times and I Got Crucified to the Media": Tupac Amaru Shakur -- Moral Panic, Media Crucifixion and Resurrection, Lucas Jerome Combs
Walt Disney and the Propaganda Complex: Government Funded Animation and Hollywood Complicity During WWII, Amanda Michelle Cunningham
Attributions and Coping Behaviors Communicated Among Bullied Students: An Analysis of Bullying Blogs, Carly Marie Danielson
City of North Las Vegas Complete Streets Corridor Ranking Study Evaluation, Yasmin Dixon, Brianna Lawrence, Sarah Saenz, and Imari Thompson
A Spatial Analysis Test of Decennial Crime Patterns in the United States, Kristina R. Donathan
Presidential Epideictic Rhetoric During Times of Crisis: Barack Obama's "9/11" Moment, Michael Eisenstadt
Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow: Treatment Effects of the Stages of Employment Job Readiness Program on Program Completion and Employment Outcomes for Ex-Offenders, Michael Hammer, Stephanie Pocchia, and Stacy Howell
Putting the Microscope on Crime Labs: The Effects of Evidence Complexity and Laboratory Type on Jurors' Perceptions of Forensic Evidence, Miliaikeala S.j. Heen
Examining the Target Levels of State Renewable Portfolio Standards, Laurence Douglas Helwig
An Evaluation of the Clark County Wetlands Park Volunteer Program, Stephanie Holguin, Riley Kelley, Aaron Manfredi, and Michael McQuatters
Producer Fans: How Twilight Fans are Using Facebook to Blur the Lines Between Media Producers and Consumers, Nichole Roslyn Kazimirovicz
Interorganizational Performance Comparisons Using Quality Assurance Audit Results, Raymond E. Keeler
High Stakes of Media Messages: Decoding Visual Narratives from the Iraq War in the U.S. and British Presses, Jennifer Liese
Prison, Perceptions, and Policy: Authoritarianism and Attitudes toward Sexual Assault Victims in U.S. Correctional Facilities, Amy Michelle Magnus
The Rhetoric of Gay Christians: Matthew Vines and Reverend Nancy Wilson as Exemplars, Joshua Holman Miller
The Presentation of Childhood Parental Divorce in Adulthood: A Retrospective Phenomenological Study, Sheala Catherine Morrison
Social Capital of Last Resort: The Role of Religion, Family, and Trust among People with Low Socio-Economic Status, Jean Reid Norman
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Newly Implemented, Proactive Approach to Legionellosis Investigations Conducted by the Southern Nevada Health District, Devin Charlotte Raman
Physical Child Abuse and Cultural Differences in Reporting, Emily Frances Reed
Long May She Reign: A Rhetorical Analysis of Gender Expectations in Disney's Tangled and Disney/Pixar's Brave, Caitlin J. Saladino
Client Selected Music Based Effects On Marital And Couples Therapy, Kevin Matthew Smith
The Role of Self-Concept in Consumer Behavior, Marisa Toth
The Role of Self-Concept in Consumer Behavior, Marisa Toth
Virtual Rebel Website: A Strategy to Increase User Engagement through Bounce Rate Analysis, Michael Vendivel
The Untold History of Nevada's Shield Statute, Matthew Travis Ward
Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Sex Tourism in Las Vegas, Carolyn Willis
Gilded Age Visual Media as the Impetus for Social Change: Jacob Riis's Reform Photography and the Antecedents of Documentary Film, Denitsa Yotova
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
A Historical Comparative Analysis of Executions in the United States from 1608 to 2009, Emily Jean Abili
What Factors Impact the Effectiveness of International Non Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in Ethiopia, Ermias Abraham
Friends of Rainbow Company Program Evaluation, Holly Balmer, Christian Downing, and Eric Garner
A Qualitative Study of Past Student-Participants' Perceptions of College Mentoring Relationships: A Case Within a Hospitality College, Roberta Jo Barnes
Friends in the Desert Foundation, Inc. Program Evaluation, Gina Brooksbank, Jessica Wilde, and Holly Williams
Sexual Assault Detectives' Justifications for Aggressive Victim Interviewing Methods: A Qualitative Study, Shauna Davis
A Christian Mega Church Strives for Relevance: Examining Social Media and Religiosity, Kenthea Albert-Leigh Joan Fogenay
Does Movie Viewing Cultivate Unrealistic Expectations about Love and Marriage?, Lauren F. E. Galloway
The Ethics Glass Ceiling: A Historical Analysis of Actions by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics, Michael James Gordon
Spatial Health Indicator Analysis Data Collection UNLV Study, Amelia Gulling, Jeff Greer, and Tom Stewart
The Other September 11th: El Mercurio Media Coverage After The Chilean Coup Of 1973, Valeria Andrea Gurr-Ovalle
What Works in Suicide Bereavement: What Helps and What Hurts?, Quintin Hunt
Newspaper Coverage of Christianity in South Korea, 1996-2005, Taisik Hwang
Team Policing Revisited: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation in Las Vegas, Nevada, Natalie Nicole Martinez
President Barack Obama and the Commencement of a New Perspective on Epideictic Speeches, Milene Ortega Ribeiro
Factors Associated with Parental Decision Making and Childhood Vaccination, Zuwen Qiu-Shultz
Muting the masses: Effects of the spiral of silence in the college newsroom, Blaire Ritter
Perceptions and Definition of Infidelity: A Multimethod Study, Sarah Schonian
Driving Forces: Factors Affecting Police Officer Injuries in Motor Vehicle Incidents in the United States, Carol Servino
Perceptions of Police Responses to Domestic Violence, Kelly Rae Stout
The Perceived Level of Enjoyment in Sports Violence: An Experiment Examining How Sports Commentary, Fanship, and Gender Affect Viewer Emotions, Sarah Vineyard
Coping with Pediatric Cancer: Conversational Methods Utilized by Parents and Children when Dealing with Pediatric Cancer, Chelsi Morgan Walls
Social Media Strategy for the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies, Irene Williams
Media Bias Through Facial Expressions on Local Las Vegas Television News Programs: A Visual Content Analysis, Jessica Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Sex and Stereotyping in Sin City: A Content Analysis of Las Vegas Magazine Advertisements, Michelle Irene Aikin
Where in the World are the Women of Time? Women and the "Person of the Year" Covers for Time Magazine, Krystle Lynne Anttonelli
Understanding Urban Sustainability and Quality of Life: A System Dynamics Approach, Abby Elizabeth Beck
Mother Knows Best: The Rhetorical Persona of Michelle Obama and the "Let's Move" campaign, Monika Bertaki
Sexual Harassment in Las Vegas, Jonathan Michael Birds
Identity and Intersectionality for Big City Mayors: A Phenomenological Analysis of Black Women, Constance J. Brooks
Taiwanese Willingness to Communicate in English: Can Watching American Television Programs help?, Yu-Ting Chien
Restoration of Biological Soil Crust on Disturbed Gypsiferous Soils in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Eastern Mojave Desert, Lindsay P. Chiquoine
You should know Jack: A qualitative study of The Jack LaLanne Show (1951-~1965), Robert Cochrane
State Juvenile Justice Spending Decisions: The Effects of Federal Aid, Race, Politics, and Other Socioeconomic Factors, Willie B. Coleman Smith
A Phenomenological Study on the Leadership Development of African American Women Executives in Academia and Business, Deanna Rachelle Davis
Public Corruption for Gain in America: The Costly Consequences of Violating Public Trust, Yvonne Atkinson Gates
A Flower Blooms in the Desert: Managing for Collaboration, Josphine Gatti Schafer
Northern STARS Safety Village: Program Evaluation, Gawain Guedry, Marcie Jackson, and JoAnne Witter
Niche Theory in New Media: Is Digital Overtaking the Print Magazine Industry?, Zeenath Haniff
Exploring the Seed Bank Dynamics of Red Brome: Longevity, Density, and Relationship to Fire, Benjamin S. Jurand
August 28, 1963: Building Community through Collective Discourse, Jennifer Nestelberger
The New American Conservation Movement: New Strategies, Focus and Organizations for the 21st Century, Amy Deanna Northrup
Communication and Female Date Initiation: Differences in Perception Based on Sex of Initiator, Lindsey Kay Odom
Investigating three decades of vegetation change in a Mojave Desert mountain range, Chris Lee Roberts
CSA Survivors: What Heals and What Hurts in a Couple Relationship, Laura S. Smedley
Couples' Process of Healing from Infidelity While in Therapy, Jordan Mark Staples
Audience Image Preferences of 1080i and 720p High Definition Video Formats: An Experiment, Michael Thomas Stubben
Measuring Spillover Effects of Residential Amenity Improvements Using Spatial Hedonic Approach, Shruti Bishan Tandon