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The Impact Of Childhood Symptoms Of Conduct Disorder On Driver Aggression In Adulthood, Christine Wickens, Evelyn R. Vingilis, Robert Mann, Patricia Erickson, Maggie Toplak, Natan Kolla, Jane Seeley, Anca Ialomiteanu, Gina Stoduto, Gabriela Ilie May 2015

The Impact Of Childhood Symptoms Of Conduct Disorder On Driver Aggression In Adulthood, Christine Wickens, Evelyn R. Vingilis, Robert Mann, Patricia Erickson, Maggie Toplak, Natan Kolla, Jane Seeley, Anca Ialomiteanu, Gina Stoduto, Gabriela Ilie

Family Medicine Publications

Background: Despite limited empirical investigation, existing scientific literature suggests that individuals with a history or current diagnosis of conduct disorder (CD) may be more likely to demonstrate reckless and aggressive driving. Much of the limited research in this field examines the impact of childhood CD on driver behaviour and collision risk in young adults. Few, if any, studies assess the impact of this disorder on driver behaviour beyond age 21 years. The current research is a population-based study of the impact of CD symptoms during childhood on the risk of engaging in driver aggression during adulthood.

Methods: Data are based …


Promoting First Nations, Metis, And Inuit Youth Wellbeing Through Culturally-Relevant Programming: The Role Of Cultural Connectedness And Identity, Claire Crooks, Dawn V. Burleigh, Ashley Sisco Jan 2015

Promoting First Nations, Metis, And Inuit Youth Wellbeing Through Culturally-Relevant Programming: The Role Of Cultural Connectedness And Identity, Claire Crooks, Dawn V. Burleigh, Ashley Sisco

Journal Articles

Objectives: Although culturally relevant programming has been identified as a promising practice for promoting resiliency among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) youth, the specific ways in which these programs contribute to wellbeing are unclear. The Fourth R: Uniting Our Nations programs include an array of strengths-based culturally relevant programs for FNMI youth that have been found to increase wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to explore how culturally relevant programming provides a forum for intrapersonal and interpersonal growth.

Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 adult FNMI community and education stakeholders who have had extensive involvement with the …