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Effective Preventative Interventions Of Substance Use, Amanda Logan May 2014

Effective Preventative Interventions Of Substance Use, Amanda Logan

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

Substance use among adolescents remains a serious problem in most rural communities in part due to the well-documented failure of most prevention programs. Despite these challenges some prevention programs have been deemed both reliable and valid. Three such programs include the:

Adolescent Transitions Program, Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14, and Guiding Good Choices. This paper provides a systemic review of these three programs and offers suggestions to community leaders for successful program implementation.


My Culture, My Voice: The Impact Of Youth Hip-Hop And Spoken Word On Adolescent Participants In Positive Youth Development Settings, Emily M. Johnson May 2014

My Culture, My Voice: The Impact Of Youth Hip-Hop And Spoken Word On Adolescent Participants In Positive Youth Development Settings, Emily M. Johnson

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

Mastering the tasks of adolescence is difficult for all youth, and the journey of African American adolescents and other youth of color is a unique one. This study explored the following research questions: "What is the impact of participation in positive youth development programs that incorporate hip-hop and/or spoken word on youth participants?" and "What components of these programs are important?" Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with youth workers and current or former program participants. This study found that involvement in this type of programming was highly beneficial for youth, particularly youth of color. Participants saw benefits in a wide …


Hip Strength And Core Endurance Among Female Adolescent Runners, Jenna Batchelder, Angela Everson, Leah Paquin, Heidi Sande Apr 2014

Hip Strength And Core Endurance Among Female Adolescent Runners, Jenna Batchelder, Angela Everson, Leah Paquin, Heidi Sande

Doctor of Physical Therapy Research Papers

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common form of knee pain occurring insidiously, and exacerbated by overuse activities. PFPS is common among athletes and adolescent females. Research suggests that hip weakness contributes to the development of PFPS. Similarly, biomechanical reasoning suggests a link between core endurance and PFPS. Few studies have explored these relationships in adolescent females. The purpose of this study was to investigate relationship between hip strength and core endurance in adolescent female athletes with PFPS in comparison to gender and sport matched controls.

SUBJECTS:

Female runners age 13-17, 6 with PFPS and 17 without …