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Social Ecological Constraints To Park Use In Communities With Quality Access, J. Aaron Hipp, Ravikumar Chockalingam, Deepti Adlakha Nov 2011

Social Ecological Constraints To Park Use In Communities With Quality Access, J. Aaron Hipp, Ravikumar Chockalingam, Deepti Adlakha

Center for Social Development Research

Evidence correlates physical activity, psychological restoration, and social health to proximity to parks and sites of recreation. The purpose of this study was to identify perceived constraints to park use in low-income communities facing significant health disparities, with access to underutilized parks. We used a series of focus groups with families, teens, and older adults in neighborhoods with similar demographic distribution and access to parks over 125 acres in size. Constraints to park use varied across age groups as well as across social ecological levels, with perceived constraints to individuals, user groups, communities, and society. Policies and interventions aimed at …

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November 29, 2011, The Daily Mississippian Nov 2011

November 29, 2011, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Review: The Batterer As Parent: Addressing The Impact Of Domestic Violence On Family Dynamics, Angelo P. Giardino Nov 2011

Review: The Batterer As Parent: Addressing The Impact Of Domestic Violence On Family Dynamics, Angelo P. Giardino

Journal of Family Strengths

A Review of The Batterer as Parent: Addressing the Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Dynamics, 2nd Edition, by Lundy Bancroft, Jay G. Silverman, and D. Ritchie.

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Commentary On "The Impact Of Family Stressors On The Social Development Of Adolescents In Residential Facilities", David Derezotes Nov 2011

Commentary On "The Impact Of Family Stressors On The Social Development Of Adolescents In Residential Facilities", David Derezotes

Journal of Family Strengths

This is a commentary on “The impact of family stressors on the social development of adolescents admitted to a residential treatment facility,” by Cynthia Harr. This article examines the important but relatively understudied relationship of family dynamics in the social development of high risk teens in residential treatment facility (RTF) care. The commentary supports the author’s calls for a continuum of care involving greater cooperation with parents, and critiques and expands on some of the recommendations.

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How Family Stability Affects Children, Marni E. Axelrad Nov 2011

How Family Stability Affects Children, Marni E. Axelrad

Journal of Family Strengths

The following commentary serves as a response to the article, “Family Stability and Childhood Behavioral Outcomes: A Critical Review of the Literature.” The review article provides a good overview into family factors affecting children, but falls short in discussing how modifying family factors could change specific child behavioral outcomes. The next step in this field of research is a unified definition of family stability, a standardized measure of family stability, and discussion of how child behavior affects family stability, and how changes in family stability could affect child behavior.

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Commentary On "An Examination Of The Contextual Environment Of Families With Sexually Abused Adolescents", Monit Cheung, Jacquelynn Duron Nov 2011

Commentary On "An Examination Of The Contextual Environment Of Families With Sexually Abused Adolescents", Monit Cheung, Jacquelynn Duron

Journal of Family Strengths

The focus of this article is on the role of family in adolescent outcomes when sexual abuse has occurred. The authors identify environmental factors for promoting well-being among adolescents. Two hypotheses aim to examine the systemic influence on adolescents who have been sexually abused, with regard to: 1) mesosystemic barriers (i.e., low levels of school engagement and peer relationships), and 2) exosystemic risk factors (i.e., low levels of social support, socioeconomic status, and community safety, as well as large community size).

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Commentary On "Resilient Families Help Make Resilient Children", Susan Landry Nov 2011

Commentary On "Resilient Families Help Make Resilient Children", Susan Landry

Journal of Family Strengths

This commentary outlines the strengths of the resilience-based family therapy approach. It describes the need for additional research in this area to advance the field and particular challenges that the field faces.

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Considering The Consequences Of Child Welfare Service Decisions, Vincent J. Geremia Nov 2011

Considering The Consequences Of Child Welfare Service Decisions, Vincent J. Geremia

Journal of Family Strengths

The following commentary serves as a response to the article, “That Wall is Around My Heart,” underscoring the importance of decision making in child welfare services. The commentary supports the need for child welfare systems to carefully consider the long-term consequences of various service intervention strategies. Child welfare systems must attend to both the internal external elements of safety, giving special attention to the emotional trauma of child maltreatment and the trauma resulting from removal and placement in alternative care. The commentary supports the need for child welfare systems to provide effective interventions that prevent and respond to child abuse …

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Gsu View, 2011-11-28, Office Of Public Affairs Nov 2011

Gsu View, 2011-11-28, Office Of Public Affairs

GSU View

Newsletter published by Governors State University 2007-current.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 036, Number 14, November 28, 2011, Grand Valley State University Nov 2011

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 036, Number 14, November 28, 2011, Grand Valley State University

2011-2012, Volume 36

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Commonwealth Times 2011-11-28 Nov 2011

Commonwealth Times 2011-11-28

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

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The Statesman, V. 55, I. 13, Stony Brook University Nov 2011

The Statesman, V. 55, I. 13, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 55, i. 13

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Reflecting On The Past; Shaping The Future Of Student Affairs, Michael J. Stebleton, Marina B. Aleixo Nov 2011

Reflecting On The Past; Shaping The Future Of Student Affairs, Michael J. Stebleton, Marina B. Aleixo

New York Journal of Student Affairs

The purpose of this essay is to invite student affairs educators to reflect on the past to help shape the future of the profession. The metaphor of a public art exhibit with five reflective questions is used to inspire educators to think critically about student engagement. As the demographics of students pursuing higher education changes, we urge a recommitment to historically underserved student populations. This call to service invokes a social justice philosophy when we serve historically marginalized student groups, including immigrants, students of color, and first-generation learners. Doing so will engage students and reenergize our commitment to the profession.

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Commentary On "Strengthening Families: Parents' Voices On Discipline And Child Rearing", Matthew Sanders Nov 2011

Commentary On "Strengthening Families: Parents' Voices On Discipline And Child Rearing", Matthew Sanders

Journal of Family Strengths

There is a growing consensus among professionals working with parents and children, and advocates for child rights, that a ban on the use of corporal punishment (CP) in raising children is justified in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, 1989). However, this is an issue which seems to polarize people and opponents of banning CP have attacked the scientific literature and made dire predictions of adverse consequences if parents are not allowed to use CP. The problem is that so much attention has been focused on the “to spank or not to spank” …

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The Effectiveness Of Religion-Affiliated Nonprofit Organizations In Social Services: A Survey Study Of Nursing Homes In Virginia, Bulent Ucar Nov 2011

The Effectiveness Of Religion-Affiliated Nonprofit Organizations In Social Services: A Survey Study Of Nursing Homes In Virginia, Bulent Ucar

Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether being a church affiliated nursing home influences performance. Performance is measured based on criterion put in place by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The secondary purpose is, regardless of ownership type - religiously affiliated or secular- to investigate if more religiously involved nursing homes perform better than their less religiously involved counterparts. These two purposes are hypothesized with six different hypotheses each of which are tested by utilizing OLS regression analysis. This study extensively discusses the arguments surrounding the Charitable Choice Initiative, which allowed faith-based organizations (FBOs) …

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Daily Eastern News: November 28, 2011, Eastern Illinois University Nov 2011

Daily Eastern News: November 28, 2011, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

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Comparing The Efficacy Of Two Cognitive Dissonance Interventions For Eating Pathology: Are Online And Face-To-Face Interventions Equally Effective?, Kasey Serdar Nov 2011

Comparing The Efficacy Of Two Cognitive Dissonance Interventions For Eating Pathology: Are Online And Face-To-Face Interventions Equally Effective?, Kasey Serdar

Theses and Dissertations

Clinical and subclinical eating pathology are common, especially among female undergraduates. Such problems are often chronic and associated with a range of negative medical and psychological outcomes. Thus, it is important to develop effective prevention programs to reduce eating disorder risk. Numerous studies suggest that dissonance-based prevention programs are the most successful in reducing eating disorder risk factors, however, such programs might not be convenient for students limited by scheduling restraints or geographic proximity. Further, some students may be reluctant to attend such groups due to lack of anonymity. One way to address these potential barriers is to adapt dissonance-based …

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State V. Clayton Respondent's Brief Dckt. 38324 Nov 2011

State V. Clayton Respondent's Brief Dckt. 38324

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

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Barriers To Persistence In Adult Basic Education: The Experiences Of African American Learners, Simone Thomas Nov 2011

Barriers To Persistence In Adult Basic Education: The Experiences Of African American Learners, Simone Thomas

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

One of the most pervasive issues facing educators and administrators in Adult Basic Education (ABE) is student persistence. The purposes of this qualitative study were 1) to identify the experiences that African American adult learners associated with their decisions to leave ABE programs; 2) to ascertain the impact of participants' perceptions of participation in ABE relative to their self perceptions and individual learning goals; and 3) to examine the extent to which barriers perceived by participants were consistent with barriers identified in the existing literature. Three research questions guided this study: 1) what experiences do participants associate with past decisions …

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An Investigation Of Psychiatry Residents' Important Experiences, Jody G. Long Nov 2011

An Investigation Of Psychiatry Residents' Important Experiences, Jody G. Long

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This research study was conducted to explore the phenomenon of the third-year experiences of the psychiatry residents. A review of the literature identified themes and subthemes related to the third-year of psychiatry education. The study was conducted at a university health science center. Data were collected from five residents using participant interviews, focus groups, and research observation. The research question was, "What are the important experiences of psychiatry residents and what meaning to they ascribe to these experiences in their acquisition of psychiatry skill?" Qualitative methodology provided a systemic approach for answering the research question through a detailed analysis of …

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Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, And Burnout Among Police Officers Who Have Experienced A Previous Perceived Trauma, Laura M. Battle Nov 2011

Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, And Burnout Among Police Officers Who Have Experienced A Previous Perceived Trauma, Laura M. Battle

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a difference between levels of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout among police officers in regard to years of experience adn whether or not they had experienced a previous perceived trauma. Commissioned police officers from a large urban police department in the Mid-South (N = 1,390) participated in the survey, which included a demographic survey, a trauma indicator, and the ProQol inventory which is comprised of three sub-scales: compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout. Each of the three sub-scales have a range from 0 (low compassion fatigue, high …

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Body Image, Self-Esteem, And Sexual Self-Consciousness In Men And Woman As Predicted By Experiences Of Sexual Objectification By Others, Linda Rae Baggett Nov 2011

Body Image, Self-Esteem, And Sexual Self-Consciousness In Men And Woman As Predicted By Experiences Of Sexual Objectification By Others, Linda Rae Baggett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

As the result of living in a culture that increasingly places importance oh physical appearance, both men and women are sexually objectified by others. This leads to harmful objectification of the self and past research has shown self-objectification to predict decreased self-esteem and greater body image disturbances and sexual self-consciousness. However, the direct effects of sexual objectification by others were not examined. Further, most studies on the topic focused on the experiences of women and did not allow for the exploration of the positive experiences of being sexually objectified, despite evidence that they existed. Therefore, the purpose of this study …

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Sleep Quality, Technostress, And Maladaptive Use Of Technology: Predictors Of Depression Among College Students, Michelle Staley Goddard Nov 2011

Sleep Quality, Technostress, And Maladaptive Use Of Technology: Predictors Of Depression Among College Students, Michelle Staley Goddard

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Depression among college students is a substantial concern due to the risk of suicide, academic failure, and other psychosocial problems. Current literature suggests that the prevalence of depression among populations of college students has risen in the past two decades whereas sleep quality has decreased and technology use has increased. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ways that sleep quality, technostress, and misuse of technology might be associated with depression among college students. A total of 236 college undergraduates from a large, urban university were surveyed. Independent samples t tests revealed no mean group differences between men …

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Developing The Just Culture Assessment Tool: A Method For Measuring Individual Cultural Perceptions In A Healthcare Setting, Sarah L. Petschonek Nov 2011

Developing The Just Culture Assessment Tool: A Method For Measuring Individual Cultural Perceptions In A Healthcare Setting, Sarah L. Petschonek

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The purpose of the current study was to develop a method for measuring just culture in a hospital work environment. A just culture refers to a work environment characterized by an emphasis on providing fair and just treatment to healthcare professionals involved in adverse medical events. The concept of just culture has recently emerged as a popular topic in the healthcare literature and is touted as a panacea for what is ailing the field of healthcare. The presence of a just culture is said to be accompanied by a wide range of positive benefits related to patient safety including an …

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Kipp Student Perceptions And Achievement Goal Orientations, Donna R. Gray Nov 2011

Kipp Student Perceptions And Achievement Goal Orientations, Donna R. Gray

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Despite decades of research on achievement goals, little research evaluates achievement goal orientations in African American students, particularly African American males. This study, therefore, examines the relationship between students' achievement goal orienations and students' academic self-efficacy. A social cognitive framework describes this association, and the relationship between students' achievement goal orientations and students' perceptions of the classroom goal structures. In addition, the relationship between students' achievement goal orientations and students' beliefs about the relevance of school for future success was analyzed. Participants were eighth-grade students (N = 70) enrolled in a charter school in the Knowledge is Power Program. Results …

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Critical Thinking Skills In Allied Health Students, Marcia Yvette Sharp Nov 2011

Critical Thinking Skills In Allied Health Students, Marcia Yvette Sharp

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study examines the critical thinking skills of allied health students(AHS) at a southeastern university. A survey methodology was utilizted to investigate the critical thinking skills of AHS in cytotechnology, dental hygiene, health informatics and information management, and medical technology disciplines. The Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT) was the survey instrument used to measure students' critical thinking skill level. The survey was administered to 57 graduating seniors in the College of Allied Health Sciences class of 2011. Five research questions guided the study: 1. What is the critical thinking skill level of allied health students at a southeastern university (strong, …

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The Influence Of Combat Exposure, Unit Cohesion, And Postdeployment Social Support On Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Alcohol Consumption In Veterans, Megan Lee Avery Nov 2011

The Influence Of Combat Exposure, Unit Cohesion, And Postdeployment Social Support On Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Alcohol Consumption In Veterans, Megan Lee Avery

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

After combat, social support may reduce the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol consumption. This study tested the buffering and direct effect theories of social support to determine if combat exposure moderated the relationship between unit cohesion and PTSD and the relationship between postdeployment social support and PTSD. The impact of combat exposure, unit cohesion, and postdeployment social support on alcohol consumption was investigated. Seventy hazardous-drinking veterans (63% Caucasian, 90% men) completed structured interviews and self-report measures. Combat exposure moderated the relationship between unit cohesion and PTSD. Unit cohesion was related to reduced PTSD severity for lower combat …

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Hearing The Voice Of Faculty: Global Recommendations For Faculty Recognition In Higher Education Institutions, Águeda Benito, Fionna Scott-Milligan Nov 2011

Hearing The Voice Of Faculty: Global Recommendations For Faculty Recognition In Higher Education Institutions, Águeda Benito, Fionna Scott-Milligan

Higher Learning Research Communications

Faculty constitutes one of the most important elements of Higher Education institutions. Their role is key in curriculum development, as well as in guiding students´ learning and driving their engagement, in conducting research and in the overall success of their institutions. This paper presents the results of a number of faculty interviews, and a focus group carried out in nine different Laureate institutions, operating in eight different countries. Faculty were asked about professional recognition, its importance and how it should occur. The results of the study show a lot of consistency, starting with the conviction of its importance, and then …

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Deafdigest: Gold Edition, November 27, 2011, Barry Strassler Nov 2011

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, November 27, 2011, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2011

No abstract provided.

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Deafdigest: Blue Edition, November 27, 2011, Barry Strassler Nov 2011

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, November 27, 2011, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2011

No abstract provided.

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