A5026914260- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Disaster Response and Management
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Loyola University Maryland
2014-2024
University of Dundee
2018
Johns Hopkins University
1992-2018
United States Military Academy
2017
State University of New York at Oswego
2017
Behavioral Health Services
2016
Department of Behavioral Health
2016
Marymount University
2011
University of Southern California
2009
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2009
Twenty-nine teams involving 61 analysts used the same data set to address research question: whether soccer referees are more likely give red cards dark-skin-toned players than light-skin-toned players. Analytic approaches varied widely across teams, and estimated effect sizes ranged from 0.89 2.93 ( Mdn = 1.31) in odds-ratio units. Twenty (69%) found a statistically significant positive effect, 9 (31%) did not observe relationship. Overall, 29 different analyses 21 unique combinations of...
Eighty‐eight female college freshmen completed questionnaires designed to assess academic locus of control, self‐esteem, and geographical distance from home (actual perceived) as predictors adjustment. Results indicated that an internal a high level perception the was “just right” were related four dimensions adjustment (Personal, Academic, Social, Attachment). Regression analysis revealed each predictor variable significantly increased overall predictive accuracy No associations, however,...
Two studies were conducted to demonstrate that maladaptive aspects of high and low Openness Experience related characterological impairment this aspect personality may define a new domain dysfunction. The 55-item Experiential Permeability Inventory (EPI; containing 4 scales) was developed demonstrated have acceptable psychometric properties. Evidence convergent, discriminant, incremental validity provided. These provide methodological framework for identifying developing dysfunction can...
With the development of field positive psychology, new constructs have made their way into literature. One such construct, elevation, represents a moral emotion that is experienced when one witnesses kind, behavior others (Haidt, 2003 Haidt, J. 2003. “Elevation and psychology morality”. In Flourishing: Positive life well-lived, Edited by: Keyes, CL 275–289. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. [Crossref] , [Google Scholar]). To date, few researchers examined this construct....
Twenty-nine teams involving 61 analysts used the same dataset to address research question: whether soccer referees are more likely give red cards dark skin toned players than light players. Analytic approaches varied widely across teams, and estimated effect sizes ranged from 0.89 2.93 in odds ratio units, with a median of 1.31. Twenty (69%) found statistically significant positive nine (31%) observed non-significant relationship. Overall 29 different analyses 21 unique combinations...
Objective: To determine essential workers' ability and willingness to report duty during a serious pandemic outbreak identify modifiable risk factors. Methods: Workers (N = 1103) from six workgroups completed an anonymous, cross-sectional survey. Results: Although substantial proportion of participants reported that they would be able (80%), fewer willing (65%) duty. Only 49% both willing. Factors significantly associated with ability/willingness included individual-level (eg, intentions...
SUMMARY On 11 September 2001, one of the largest workplace evacuations in U.S. history took place. The evacuation was largely successful: an estimated 87% all occupants World Trade Center (WTC) Towers 1 and 2 exited less than two hours. Evacuation times, however, were highly variable not entirely explained by engineering parameters buildings. To understand complexity factors that potentially influenced time on September, interdisciplinary research study conducted public health scientists...
Responses to the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale displayed high score reliability (α = .91) and adequate convergent divergent validity for college undergraduates. The data provided an excellent fit unidimensional model. Measurement invariance was demonstrated gender race.
The aim of this study was to assess the risk blood and body fluid exposure among non-hospital based registered nurses (RNs) employed in New York State. population mainly unionized public sector workers, state institutions. A self-administered questionnaire completed by a random stratified sample members State Nurses Association nurse Public Employees Federation. Results were reviewed participatory action research (PAR) teams identify opportunities for improvement. Nine percent respondents...
Workplace violence, defined as violent acts directed toward workers, includes physical assault, threat of and verbal abuse is widely recognized a to workers' health safety. Healthcare especially nurses, are known be at high risk. As employees who work alone, have access drugs, provide care people in distress, and/or frequent close contact with clients, they face greater likelihood exposure violence. Nurses' risk has been correlated degree patient contact; the odds violence 7.2 9.0 times for...
The domain of Openness within the Five-Factor Model (FFM) has received inconsistent support as a source for maladaptive personality functioning, at least when latter is confined to disorders included American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR; APA, ). However, an advantage FFM relative DSM-IV-TR that former was developed provide reasonably comprehensive description general structure. Rather than suggest inadequate because lacks much...
The authors explored the efficacy of a randomized controlled trial to assess potential benefits psychological first aid (PFA) compared with social acknowledgement condition in sample 42 participants who spoke about stressful life event. Demographics and standardized questionnaires, including state version State Trait Anxiety Inventory Scale Brief Profile Mood States, assessed anxiety mood state. Those PFA group evidenced significantly lower scores at 30-minute postdisclosure than baseline...
The authors explore the psychological reactions and functional coping responses of American Airlines (AA) flight attendants, a unique at-risk group people in war on terrorism, aftermath September 11 attacks. Demographic characteristics standardized questionnaires, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist Psychotherapy Outcome Assessment Monitoring System--Trauma Version, were sent June 2002 to approximately 26,000 AA attendants. Of 2050 respondents, 18.2% reported symptoms...
The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and provide normative data for Silencing Self Scale, a newly devised instrument measuring cognitive schemas hypothesized be related depression in women. also tested hypothesis that race would moderate relationship between silencing self depression. sample consisted 80 women: 40 African Americans Caucasians. Controlling income socially desirable response bias, significant found only Caucasian It suggested differing values socialization...
Psychological reactions and functional coping of East Coast West Coast-based flight attendants were compared after the attacks on September 11. Demographics standardized questionnaires sent in June 2002 to approximately 26,000 attendants. The 2,050 returned surveys separated into crews (513 from Boston, New York, Washington, DC) (353 Los Angeles San Francisco). Despite demographic differences between crews, most notably that members more than twice as likely know someone who perished wake...
Objectives: Although many of the well known work characteristics associated with job satisfaction in home health care have been documented, a unique aspect aides' (HHA) environment that might also affect is fact their workplace household. To obtain better understanding potential impact risks/exposures/hazards within household on and retention care, we recently conducted risk assessment study. Methods: Survey data from convenience sample 823 New York City HHAs were obtained analyzed. Results:...