- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Education Discipline and Inequality
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Parental Involvement in Education
Boise State University
2016-2025
Stanford University
1999-2003
University of Southern California
1994
This study examined the relationship between intimate partner violence and adult attachment in a sample of 70 couples. The style each interaction partners' styles were as predictors violence. Additional analyses conducted to examine reciprocity explore differences using continuous dichotomous measures. Results hierarchical regression indicated "mispairing" an avoidant male with anxious female was associated both When controlling for violence, significant males only. In addition, dichotomized...
This article examines the spillover and crossover patterns between an individual’s daily work experiences health-promoting behaviors marital interaction in 49 dual-earner couples. Husbands wives separately completed diaries that included questions about experiences, behaviors, interactions over 42 consecutive days. Pooled time series regression analyses were performed to examine transmission individual interaction. Spillover demonstrated from both same day next day. In general, spouses...
Aida Midgett is an Associate Professor at Boise State University. Diana Doumas a Dara Sears, NCC, school counselor Pathways Middle School in Meridian, ID. Amanda Lundquist the Center for Behavioral Health Robin Hausheer Assistant Plymouth Correspondence can be addressed to Midgett, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, aidamidgett@boisestate.edu. Doumas, Lundquist, A Bystander Bullying Psychoeducation Program With Students: Preliminary Report
Targets of bullying are at high risk negative socioemotional outcomes. Bullying programming in rural schools is important as more prevalent those compared to urban schools. Comprehensive, school-wide programs require resources that create significant barriers implementation for Because technology-based can reduce barriers, the development a program increases access prevention settings. We aimed conduct usability testing bystander intervention (STAC-T). assessed and acceptability STAC-T...
We implemented and examined the effectiveness of a brief, bullying bystander intervention (STAC) among middle school students ( N = 79) enrolled in private using single-group, pre-/post-test design. Results indicated that reported significant increases knowledge, STAC strategy confidence intervening situations. Students also strategies post-training. Finally, decreases victimization perpetration. discuss implications for counselors settings.
The efficacy of a Web‐based personalized feedback program—electronic CHECKUP TO GO (e‐CHUG), aimed at reducing heavy drinking in 1st‐year university students—is evaluated. Results indicated that high‐risk students the e‐CHUG group reported significantly greater reductions weekly quantity frequency to intoxication, and occurrence alcohol‐related problems. Recommendations for integrating alcohol programs into comprehensive prevention program are discussed.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a web‐based personalized normative feedback program, electronic Check‐Up to Go (e‐CHUG), in decreasing heavy drinking among 1st‐year university students. Results indicated high‐risk students receiving e‐CHUG program during orientation activities reported significantly greater reductions and alcohol‐related consequences than did an assessment‐only control group at 3‐month follow‐up. Recommendations for integrating into are discussed.
This study evaluated a brief, bystander bullying intervention for elementary school students. Students in the group reported an increase knowledge and confidence to act as “defenders.” also self-esteem relative control group, although this finding was limited sixth-grade The found no differences sense of belonging. article discusses implications counselors.
Abstract Cyberbullying is a significant problem among school‐aged youth. Although growing body of literature has documented the association between cyberbullying victimization and mental health risks, there limited research examining impact witnessing cyberbullying, particularly elementary school students. To address this gap, we conducted cross‐sectional study with students ( N = 122). Students completed questionnaires assessing bullying, bullying victimization, depressive symptoms, social...
The authors evaluated the impact of a brief bullying bystander intervention (STAC) on depressive symptoms among high school students using randomized controlled design. Results path analyses provided support for mediational model in which was associated with an increase sense belonging, turn reduction symptoms. discuss implications counselors and other settings working adolescents.
Cyberbullying is a significant problem among school-aged youth. peaks in middle school with 33% of students reporting cyberbullying victimization and more than 50% witnessing as bystanders. Although the association between internalizing symptoms well documented, there limited research examining impact on To assess differences bystanders non-bystanders, school-based cross-sectional study was conducted (6th-8th grade) United States (
This study evaluated the efficacy of a web-based personalized normative feedback program targeting heavy drinking in first-year intercollegiate athletes. The was offered through Athletic Department seminar at National Collegiate Association (NCAA) Division I university. Athletes were randomly assigned to either group or comparison condition. Results indicated high-risk athletes receiving intervention reported significantly greater reductions than those group. Additionally, effects mediated...
This study evaluated the efficacy of a Web-based personalized feedback program aimed at reducing drinking in freshman intercollegiate athletes. The was offered through Athletic Department seminar NCAA Division I university. Seminar sections were randomly assigned to one two conditions: (WPF) or education (WE). Assessment measures completed baseline, 6 weeks, and 3 months. Athletes classified as high-risk low-risk drinkers based on baseline reports binge drinking. Results indicated for...
Bullying is a major public health problem faced by youth today. This randomized controlled study evaluated brief, counselor-led bystander bullying intervention for elementary school students with history of occasionally (N = 54). The intervention—stealing the show, turning it over, accompanying others, and coaching compassion (STAC)—is designed to train intervene as peer advocates when they witness situations at school. Students in STAC group reported significantly lower level perpetration...
The purpose of this article is to present a study that can serve as model program evaluation for school personnel be used improve services and demonstrate efficacy key stakeholders. presented in evaluated the impact brief, bystander bullying (“stealing show,” “turning it over,” “accompanying others,” “coaching compassion,” [STAC]) on depressive symptoms passive suicidal ideation among middle students rural, low-income community ( N = 130). This topic was selected there limited research...
This study compared heavy drinking and alcohol‐related consequences between freshman student‐athletes ( n = 137) nonathletes 318). Differences in high‐risk the fall spring terms were also examined. Results indicated that reported heavier higher levels of than did nonathletes. In addition, highest term. Implications for college counseling prevention programming are discussed.