A5070342477- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Problem Solving Skills Development
- Disability Education and Employment
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
University of Massachusetts Lowell
2012-2021
Wellesley College
2011-2013
Wellesley Centers for Women
2011-2013
Research Network (United States)
2011
Judge Baker Children's Center
2011
Harvard University
2011
University of California, Los Angeles
2011
Harvard University Press
2011
Children's Center
2011
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2006
To complement standardized measurement of symptoms, we developed and tested an efficient strategy for identifying (before treatment) repeatedly assessing (during the problems identified as most important by caregivers youths in psychotherapy.A total 178 outpatient-referred youths, 7-13 years age, their separately 3 greatest concern to them at pretreatment then rated severity those weekly during treatment. The Top Problems measure thus formed was evaluated (a) whether it added information...
Abstract Recent advances in statistical techniques for longitudinal data analysis have provided increased capabilities elucidating individual differences trajectories of change child behaviours and abilities. However, most still assume that there is a single underlying distribution with respect to changes over time, about which children are normally distributed. If multiple subgroups youth following distinct developmental unique predictors, however, the results these may provide an...
Marital conflict has been shown to be negatively associated with child functioning. This study examined the relationships of negative and positive aspects marital frequency children's social problem-solving skills, as measured by effectiveness alternative solutions. Mothers, fathers, children reported on conflict. Mothers' higher characteristics, in context greater conflict, less frequent lower were significantly their effective For none but one characteristics was more solutions, regardless...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Early sexual activity can undermine adolescents' future school success and health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to assess the role a family homework component comprehensive sex education intervention in delaying initiation for early adolescents explore what social contextual factors prevent from completing these activities. METHODS This mixed methods included 6th‐ 7th‐grade survey responses 706 students at 11 middle schools receiving intervention, as well...
In this study, we examine whether a nine-lesson sex education intervention, “ Get Real: Comprehensive Sex Education That Works,” implemented in sixth grade, can reduce the number of adolescents who might otherwise become “early starters” sexual activity (defined as heterosexual intercourse) by seventh grade. Participants were 548 boys and 675 girls completed surveys both grade (baseline) (follow-up). The sample was 35% Latino, 32% Black, 24% White, 3% Asian, 6% biracial. Students randomly...
This article examines depressive symptoms over a 4-year period in racially diverse community sample of 1,143 18- to 22-year-old emerging adults using latent growth and mixture modeling data collected at three time points. Participants were high school seniors randomly chosen from nine public schools metropolitan region the Northeastern United States. Mixture analyses yielded four distinct groups: one large group with low, stable rates depression, smaller who began higher levels depression...
This study aimed to develop and validate the Resistance Empowerment Against Racism (REAR) scale.Fifty items developed through processes adapted from Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) were administered a sample of 723 women 230 men color (Asian Americans, Black Latinx, Native Americans). We employed exploratory confirmatory factor analyses using stratified subsamples; examined construct validity final REAR scale subscales; evaluated 2-week test-retest reliability with subsample.Analyses...
Emotion perception deficits are commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Numerous studies have documented emotional recognition of social stimuli among those ASD, such as faces and voices, while far fewer investigated nonsocial this population. In study, participants ASD a comparison group typically developing (TD) control listened to song clips that varied levels pleasantness (valence) arousal. Participants then rated emotions they felt or perceived the music,...
There is considerable need to identify effective service provision models support adults on the autism spectrum as they seek lead independent lives. This study outlines an individualized life skills coaching program for with autism, "LifeMAP", and experiences perspectives of coaches. Responses a tailored questionnaire provided detailed insight into how coaches were performing their job, strategies utilized, reasons client success difficulty, challenges faced by coaches, ways supported staff....
Purpose The lack of services for adults on the autism spectrum is growing concern. Given huge variation in how impacts people, individualized approaches might be particularly effective. purpose this paper to present an overview a community-based life-skills coaching program with “LifeMAP.” Design/methodology/approach LifeMAP structured around meetings between client and their coach where they identify, prioritize make progress toward self-selected goals. was established 2008 has since served...