A5037976131- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Family Support in Illness
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
University of Florida
2012-2024
Youth & Family Services
2020-2023
School District of Palm Beach County
2018
Knowledge Based Systems (United States)
2010
Pennsylvania State University
2000-2008
DuBois Business College
2006
Penn Highlands DuBois
2000
Utah State University
1994
The present study investigated naturally occurring profiles based on two dimensions of meaning in life: Presence Meaning and Search for Meaning. Cluster analysis was used to examine meaning-in-life profiles, subsequent analyses identified different patterns psychosocial functioning each profile. A sample 8,492 American emerging adults (72.5% women) from 30 colleges universities completed measures life, positive negative functioning. Results provided support five meaningful yet...
The present study was designed to ascertain the extent which dimensions of acculturation would differ across personal identity statuses in a sample 2,411, first and second generation immigrant college-attending emerging adults.Participants from 30 colleges universities around United States completed measures processes as well heritage American cultural practices, values, identifications.Cluster-analytic procedures were used classify participants into based on processes.Results indicated...
The present study investigated the associations of well-being with engagement in illicit drug use, sexual risk taking, and impaired driving a sample 9,515 students from 30 U.S. colleges universities. Participants completed measures subjective well-being, psychological eudaimonic indicated how many times past days that they had engaged several risk, behaviors. Findings was negatively associated incidence use some behaviors, but not drunk/drugged or riding an driver. Well-being related to...
There is growing concern about the availability of healthcare services for rural patients. This systematic literature review evaluates original research on health disparities among and urban populations with mental conditions in North America. Using PRISMA guidelines, we used four electronic databases (Pubmed, Cochrane, PsychInfo, Web Science) hand searches included conducted United States or Canada before July 2021 that compared outcomes patients any disorder versus non-rural areas. Both...
Well documented though they may be, the linkages between religiosity and risk behaviors such as substance use are not well understood. Arousal theory contends that these due to selective factors in religious participation rather than influences: those most likely engage behaviors—sensation seekers—are less have church affiliations. Issues addressed this research were: (a) importance of sensation seeking, interaction seeking religiosity, explaining relationships both legal illegal substances;...
Background: Participation in drinking games (DG) has been identified as a common health-risk behavior among college students. However, research suggests that the frequency of DG participation alone may not pose significant health risk; rather, gaming be most hazardous when large amounts alcohol are consumed. Objectives: The present study was designed to examine whether specific behaviors (frequency play and amount consumption) place gamers at elevated risk for negative outcomes. Method:...
Learning to be mindful is a powerful skill that can help you face the stresses of day-to-day life and improve both your psychological physical health. Because don’t need any equipment practice mindfulness, it discreetly anywhere, at time. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Parth Naik, Victor Harris, Larry Forthun, published UF Department Family Youth Community Sciences, September 2013.
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ObjectiveManaging bipolar disorder (BD) is particularly challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 16 to 21. Few interventions exist that address self-management in AYAs with BD. Thus, this study aimed modify the customized adherence enhancement behavioral intervention through an iterative, patient-centered process.MethodThe Obesity-Related Behavioral Intervention Trials (ORBIT) model was used development. In phase 1a, barriers facilitators were identified refine content. Phase...
For many diagnosed mothers and their daughters, breast cancer is a shared experience. However, they struggle to talk about cancer. This particularly true when the daughter in adolescence or young adulthood, as tend be more avoidant, which associated with poorer biopsychosocial outcomes. When daughters are mother's caregivers, daughters' burden distress heightened. Young adult caregiving (YACDs) second most common family caregiver encounter than other types. Yet, YACDs receive no guidance on...
Professional development in crisis intervention skills can help address the growing needs of schools to train faculty respond students acute crisis. Unlike traditional methods classroom management, training teaches specific strategies de‐escalate conflict while at same time addressing underlying developmental, emotional and social youth. The purpose this study was evaluate impact implementation on thoughts, emotions behaviours educators. Using both quantitative qualitative data, results...
Improper food safety practices cause numerous illnesses and cost Americans billions of dollars each year. The study reported here addressed issues by analyzing data from surveys with 4-H youth about their attitudes, behaviors, preferred methods educational delivery. Analyses gender differences indicate that males females have distinct preferences, necessitating more tailored approaches. Youth are most interested in information is fun, interactive, built around cooking demonstrations. staff...