Accurate assessment of cyberbullying is essential for intervention planning and evaluation. Limitations to many currently available self-report measures victimization include a lack psychometric information limited scope (i.e., not assessing multiple electronic mediums cybervictimization). To address these limitations, we developed investigated the properties broad measure cyberbullying, Cyberbullying Scale (CBS). We examined factor structure reliability CBS across 736 students in Grades 6...

Although reverse-worded items have often been incorporated in scale construction to minimize the effects of acquiescent reporting biases, some researchers more recently begun questioning this approach and wondering whether advantages associated with incorporating is worth complexities that they bring measures (e.g., Brown, 2003 ; Marsh, 1996 ). In study, we used item response theory (IRT) determine there statistical justification eliminate "I lots friends") from Loneliness Questionnaire (LQ;...

A significant percentage of disaster survivors experience negative psychological, physical, and social outcomes after a disaster. The current study advances the literature concerning Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (the Gulf Spill) while addressing weaknesses previous research. includes clinical sample 1,119 adults receiving mental health services in coastal counties Mississippi Spill. levels symptoms reported on Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) PTSD Checklist (PCL-S) were examined...

An emerging body of evidence suggests that psychological flexibility may be an important and underexamined determinant overall functioning. The chronic nature Cystic Fibrosis (CF) require a greater level to navigate complex dynamic health concerns in increasingly aging population. We examined associations between flexibility, coping styles, grit, negative affectivity (anxiety depressive symptoms) from baseline assessments randomized trial among adults with CF. Regression models controlling...

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded, releasing five billion barrels of into Gulf Mexico over months (referred to as Oil Spill). This spill affected Coast communities, harming both sea and land wildlife, damaging fishing industry, destroying natural resources. In wake such a disaster, many people experience decreases in their quality life. However, coping mechanisms developing meaning or purpose life creating sense self-efficacy can allow recover. The present study...

This study sought to resolve the dimensionality of Loneliness Questionnaire (LQ; Asher, Hymel, & Renshaw, 1984) by applying recommended confirmatory factor analytic procedures that control for method effects (Brown, 2003). was needed given inconsistent findings have been reported recently regarding structure this instrument (Bagner, Storch, Roberti, 2004) and all models date not accounted due non-reversed-worded reversed-worded items instrument. Using a large sample youth in Grades 2 through...

This study's purpose was to assess perceived meaning in adolescents. Specifically, our goals were examine the psychometric properties of Purpose Life test-Short Form (PIL-SF) and its ability predict psychological outcomes an adolescent sample.Aspects well-being (self-efficacy, life satisfaction, resilience) distress (posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, general stress) assessed a sample adolescents (N = 91; 58.2% female; mean age 14.89) receiving clinical services following Deepwater...

The current study addresses the need for accurate measurement of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in youth by investigating psychometric properties Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS). factor structure, reliability, and concurrent discriminant validity CPSS were investigated a sample 206 6th- to 12th-grade adolescents. Exploratory confirmatory analysis supported single-factor which was contrary hypothesized three-factor structure. Scores comprising this one-factor structure also...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual gender minority (LGBTQ+) individuals experience health inequities barriers to accessing appropriate, affirming care. Little is known about differing care experiences within the LGBTQ+ population, particularly among living in underserved areas. This study explored utilization subgroups: lesbian gay cisgender (n = 258), bisexual+ 71), transgender gender-diverse 80). Participants were recruited from a geographic region South Carolina...

Data are limited regarding the prevalence of substance use among adolescents in rural and ethnically diverse communities. This study examined rates sociodemographic correlates lifetime Mississippi, a state that is poorest country (21.3% poverty rate) has largest proportion African Americans per capita (36.3%).Participants this cross-sectional were 6349 (6th through 12th grade) who reported on tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, inhalant, hallucinogen, methamphetamine use.Lifetime smoking...

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals experience high levels of minority stress, as well a prevalence suicidality self-harm. The current study investigates if emotion regulation mediates the relationships stressors with self-harm suicidality. TGD adult primary care patients (N = 115) completed survey including measures stressors, dysregulation, self-harm, Emotion mediated relationship between victimisation did not mediate individuals' suicide risk may be increased when they...

Ugandan youth face a number of threats to their healthy development including poverty, high rates disease, civil conflict, and environmental degradation. Cultivating developmental competencies is critical, not only for youth, but also the future communities society. In this article, we highlight contextual challenges facing report exploratory results on “standard” measures assets, discuss utility positive (PYD) framework in Uganda. Despite difficult circumstances, our indicated levels...

Sexual minority individuals experience a disproportionate burden of mental health issues, particularly in less populous cities the southern United States. Unique identity-related stressors may explain these disparities. The current study examines relationships between sexual stress, identity, and anxiety from small metropolitan area South. (N = 249) Central Savannah River Area completed survey assessing stress (i.e., identity-based discrimination, internalized homophobia), identity outness...

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals experience hardship mistreatment. These experiences may contribute to mental health disparities faced by this community, including suicidality. The present study examined the associations between physical- sexual-violence victimisation, homelessness, perception of safety, suicidality among TGNC participants (N= 70) in an LGBTQ needs assessment Central Savannah River Area. Half endorsed a history sexual violence victimisation 41.4%...

Cultivating youth's capacity to address climate change is critical for a sustainable future. This especially true in developing countries equatorial Africa where agrarian communities are severely affected by change. We examine youth development program designed increase knowledge and leadership action response Ugandan youth, ages 16 24 years, participated multiday residential workshops held national forests. Workshops included biodiversity assessments with scientist mentors, discussions of...

Smoking prevalence for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals is higher than heterosexual, cisgender individuals. Elevated smoking rates have been linked to psychiatric comorbidities, substance use, poverty, low education levels, stress.This study examined mental health (MH) correlates of cigarette use in LGBT residing a metropolitan area the southeastern United States.Participants were 335 from an needs assessment (mean age 34.7; SD = 13.5; 63% gay/lesbian; 66%...

Objectives: We used mediation models to examine the mechanisms underlying relationships among physical fitness, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), symptoms of depression, and cognitive functioning. Methods: conducted a cross-sectional secondary analysis cohorts involved in 2003-2006 project PLAY (a trial effects aerobic exercise on health cognition) 2008-2011 SMART study cognition). A total 397 inactive overweight children aged 7-11 received fitness test, standardized test (Cognitive...

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country in which multiple languages are prominently spoken, including English and Mandarin Chinese. As psychological science continues to develop within Malaysia, there need for psychometrically sound instruments that measure phenomena languages. For example, assessment tools measuring social desirability could be useful addition assessments research studies Malaysian context. This study examined the psychometric performance of Chinese versions Marlowe-Crowne...

Health disparities in the sexual minority population may be exacerbated by loneliness experienced due to stress. Using a stress framework, this study examined stress, protective variables, and mental health as correlates of individuals small metropolitan area southeastern United States. Participants (n = 273) were subsample from broader sample LGBTQ adults Central Savannah River who completed needs assessment. Bivariate correlations calculated assess for degree significant relationships...

Street-connected adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa have been neglected scholarly research. Extant literature is largely problem focused. This study describes strengths and assets among street-connected youth Tanzania, using a participatory, mixed methods approach. Adolescents ( N = 38, 13-17 years) rehabilitation center for street Northern Tanzania completed Swahili version of the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP). They engaged participatory activities designed to capture multiple...

Although mental health program development and service delivery have progressed in Malaysia since its independence 1957, a shortage of professionals remains main barrier to care ( Haque, 2005 ). Stigma cultural beliefs about illness may further impede psychological help-seeking. An easy-to-use screener such as the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) could be used streamline facilitate integration into primary settings. In this study, we conducted Multigroup Confirmatory Factor...