A5085774279- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Education Discipline and Inequality
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Child Therapy and Development
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Disability Education and Employment
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Psychology of Development and Education
North Carolina State University
2016-2025
North Central State College
2019
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2015-2016
Pennsylvania State University
2011-2013
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2008
York University
2008
Buffalo State University
2008
Objective: The present study assessed the relationship between self-reported ADHD symptomatology in college students and various factors that are associated with persistence college. Method: A total of 321 completed questionnaires examining symptoms, academic social adjustment to college, career decision-making self-efficacy, skills, GPA. Results: Analyses indicated higher levels symptoms were significantly related lower adjustment, Regression analyses revealed only inattentive cluster was a...
Abstract Maltreatment increases risk for psychopathology in childhood and adulthood, thus identifying mechanisms that influence these associations is necessary future prevention intervention. Emotion dysregulation resulting from maltreatment one potentially powerful mechanism explaining psychopathology. This study tests a conceptual model distinguishes deprivation threat as distinct forms of exposure with different pathways to Here we operationalize physical and/or sexual abuse neglect. We...
The present study examined the effects of teacher attunement to victimization on student perceptions bullying culture their schools as a means fostering sense belonging among early adolescents. Participants (n = 1,264) in sixth grade reported frequency that they had been bullied, and teachers were asked report students who "picked on." Teacher represented correspondence between self-identified teacher-identified victims. Attunement at beginning school year was related positive changes...
We present a dynamic systems perspective for the intensification of interventions students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). With this framework, we suggest behavior involves contributions multiple factors reflects interplay between characteristics student ecologies in which he or she is embedded. Building from discussion application theory to ecological intervention, propose four types data are needed guide intervention intensification: universal/probabilistic knowledge...
Access to sexual health education is critical for the wellbeing of youth in out-of-home care. HEART (Health Education and Relationship Training) an online, evidence-based program that may benefit this group youth, but reaching child welfare system remains challenging. This study aimed identify barriers facilitators implementing within system. We used a convergent parallel mixed methods design applied Consolidated Framework Implementation Research (CFIR) guide data collection analysis....
Abstract Teachers are instrumental in antibullying efforts given their position of authority the classroom context, yet teachers can only be effective at reducing victimization and bullying classrooms if they aware who is involved. Consequently, teachers’ attunement to bullies victims a critical component social dynamics management practices. Given importance teacher attunement, there pressing need identify relevant factors related degree which attuned victims. The major objective current...
The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there are systematic differences in literacy skills among children from less-advantaged households, using latent profile analysis. Early reading were measured Arithmetic, Reading, and Learning Indicators (EARLI; DiPerna, Morgan, & Lei, 2007) tasks. Participants (N = 166) 4-year-old enrolled Head Start. Results revealed three classifications children: Profile 1 had lowest overall skill levels, with relative strength expressive...
Abstract Past studies have examined the contents of journal articles in school psychology, and more recently there has been increased interest examining frequency characteristics experimental appearing psychology journals. However, no prior international representation intervention studies. This study evaluated every article published from 2002 to 2016 across eight journals that publish scholarship. Several research questions were addressed (e.g., what is internationally, are those studies,...
Perceptions of the ecology and middle school transition are examined in relation to interpersonal competence patterns (ICPs) approximately 3,000 sixth graders (46.2% boys) including 415 students with disabilities from 26 metropolitan schools. Teacher ratings students’ academic competence, externalizing internalizing behavior, popularity, physical attractiveness/athletic ability, friendliness used determine ICPs. Using latent profile analyses, distinct ICPs identified, Model (high adaptive),...
This study aimed to understand whether youth involved with the child welfare system in USA are receiving formal and informal sex education. Data come from Second National Survey of Child Adolescent Wellbeing, a nationally representative sample children adolescents contact protective services. Participants included young people (
This randomized study evaluated two evidence-based reading interventions with 121 middle school students who presented fluency deficits. One intervention was teacher-directed and utilized numerous strategies; the other intervention, Helping Early Literacy Practice Strategies for Small Groups Program, provided a structured implementation protocol of strategies specific materials. Students in both groups demonstrated statistically significant growth on standardized measures comprehension, but...
We focus on the inclusion of socially vulnerable early adolescents including students with special education needs (SEN). Building from multiple intervention and randomized control trials a professional development model aimed at supporting teachers' management classroom social context, we provide an overview Behavioral, Academic, Social Engagement (BASE) Model as framework to foster inclusion. briefly review conceptual foundations this present delivery (i.e., directed consultation, scouting...
Youth in foster care are a vulnerable group of adolescents that experience worse sexual health outcomes, including higher rates STIs, HIV, and early repeat pregnancy, compared to youth not care. Caregivers may play critical role improving the their However, many caregivers do talk about health, few studies have directly asked trainings they need provide better sex education youth. This exploratory study examined training needs Participants were state-wide sample 347 North Carolina, United...