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Volume 50, Number 25: February 06, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Social Contagion On Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Review Of The Literature, Stephanie Jarvi Steele, Benita Jackson, Lance P. Swenson, Heather Crawford

Psychology: Faculty Publications

In this review, we explore social contagion as an understudied risk factor for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents and young adults, populations with a high prevalence of NSSI. We review empirical studies reporting data on prevalence and risk factors that, through social contagion, may influence the transmission of NSSI. Findings in this literature are consistent with social modeling/learning of NSSI increasing risk of initial engagement in NSSI among individuals with certain individual and/or psychiatric characteristics. Preliminary research suggests iatrogenic effects of social contagion of NSSI through primary prevention are not likely. Thus, social contagion factors may warrant considerable empirical attention. …

Community Violence Exposure And Adolescent Delinquency: Examining A Spectrum Of Promotive Factors, Dexter R. Voisin

Faculty Scholarship

This study examined whether promotive factors (future expectations, family warmth, school attachment, and neighborhood cohesion) moderated relationships between community violence exposure and youth delinquency. Analyses were conducted using N = 2,980 sixth to eighth graders (Mage = 12.48; 41.1% males) from a racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse sample. After controlling for demographic factors, delinquency was positively associated with community violence exposure and inversely associated with each of the promotive factors. When interaction effects between all promotive factors and community violence exposure were examined simultaneously, only future expectations moderated the relationship between community violence exposure and delinquency. Specifically, community violence exposure …

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 12, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Greek Life welcomes two new organizations to their community -- SHU undergoes accreditation process -- Class of 2016 takes an interest in politics -- ADPi and Delta Upsilon Greek Life -- Students thrive studying in Dingle, Ireland -- Editorials -- Hell hath no fury like the Internet’s scorn

The Prospector, February 5, 2013, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: EPITOWN: Students Virtually Prepare to Conduct Research

Independent - Feb. 5, 2013, Emily N Haddad

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.

The Advocate, February 5, 2013, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

Grayzel Named Director Of Um Sarah Isom Center For Women And Gender Studies, Lindsey Abernathy

University of Mississippi News

Center to continue academic, service focus

Montana Kaimin, February 5, 2013, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The Statesman, V. 56, I. 16, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 56, i. 16

2013 February 4 - Employer Roundtable, Session 4 Meeting Summary, Committee For 125, East Tennessee State University

ETSU 125 - Chapter I: Events, News, and Resources

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Breastfeeding And Postpartum Depressive Symptoms In Women From Ecuador, Mexico And Puerto Rico, Jan Weingrad Smith

Doctoral Dissertations

The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms in Women

from Ecuador, Mexico, and Puerto Rico

Jan Weingrad Smith, PhD

University of Connecticut, 2012

This study used a secondary data analysis to describe the relationship between breastfeeding and the development of postpartum depressive symptoms in a low-income cohort of women from Ecuador, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in the United States. It also explored the risk of developing postpartum depressive symptoms in low-income women from these communities regardless of their decision to breastfeed. Data were collected between 2006 and 2012 at a Federally Qualified Community Health Center Prenatal Center in New …

Transformational Leadership Skills And Correlates Of Prison Warden Job Stress, Cassandra A. Atkin-Plunk, Gaylene Armstrong

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

Job stress is related to poor job performance, dissatisfaction, and turnover for correctional officers in the workplace. Despite parallel implications for correctional administrators, an extension of the correctional officer job stress literature to prison wardens is virtually absent. Yet the dynamic correctional environment includes many added challenges for prison wardens that could lead to a stressful work experience. Similar to those of officers, coping mechanisms for prison wardens may include peer support, but the extent of a warden’s transformational leadership skills could be related to a more positive work experience. Results indicate that wardens who perceived themselves as having higher …

The Other Mother: A Narrative Analysis Of The Postpartum Experiences Of Nonbirth Lesbian Mothers, Michele M. Mckelvey

Doctoral Dissertations

The United States Census (2013) reported that 49 percent of lesbian couples are raising children. Homosexuality has become more accepted in mainstream society. Lesbians and gay men currently have more social and legal rights and protections than at any other time in history. These rights are largely dependent upon the geographical location in which one resides. Although the incidence of lesbian motherhood has increased, the partners of biological mothers are not automatically recognized as parents. Same-sex couples can jointly petition to adopt their partner’s biological children in only 16 American states (including the District of Columbia). Throughout most of the …

The Free Press Vol 44 Issue 14, 02-04-2013, Kirsten Sylvain

Free Press, The

Senate endorses union work-to-rule--USM mourns deaths of two professors--Trustees approve outcomes-based funding program--USM celebrates Lower Brooks grand reopening after remodel--Administration talks sabbatical cutbacks

Reducing Student Loan Debt Through Parents’ College Savings, William Elliott, Ilsung Nam

Center for Social Development Research

One policy rationale for promoting Child Development Accounts (CDAs) is that they may help reduce college debt, but no research provides evidence of this. Research does suggest that high-dollar student loans ($10,000 or more) can reduce the probability that lower income students in particular persist in and graduate from college. In this study, we find evidence to suggest that parents’ college savings may reduce the probability that students accrue high-dollar student loan debt across all income levels with the exception of high-income students. Based on this and evidence from separate research on small-dollar children’s savings accounts, we suggest that it …

N/Om, Change, And Social Work: A Recursive Frame Analysis Of The Transformative Rituals Of The Ju/’Hoan Bushmen, Hillary Keeny, Bradford Keeney

The Qualitative Report

The Ju/’hoan Bushman origin myth is depicted as a contextual frame for their healing and transformative ways. Using Recursive Frame Analysis, these performances are shown to be an enactment of the border crossing between First and Second Creation, that is, pre - linguistic and linguistic domains of experience. Here n/om, or the presumed creative life force, is infused into the community. As the Ju/’hoan Bushmen struggle to maintain their way of life in the face of economic and political change, they are likely to increasingly come into contact with social service and other aid programs. Any future for social work …

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, February 3, 2013, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2013

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, February 3, 2013, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2013

No abstract provided.

February 2, 2013 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Contributors, Tiffany Lopez

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Older Mexican Americans’ Perceptions Of Mental Distress, Iran Barrera, John Gonzalez

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Pda, Circulation, And Over-Budget Requests: Harnessing Data To Inform Library Strategies, Antje Mays

Dacus Library Faculty Publications

This article presents the data-rich findings of an experiment with enlisting patron-driven/demand-driven acquisitions (DDA) of ebooks in two ways. The first experiment entailed comparison of DDA eBook usage against newly ordered hardcopy materials’ circulation, both overall and ebook vs. print usage within the same subject areas. Secondly, this study experimented with DDA ebooks as a backup plan for unfunded requests left over at the end of the fiscal year.

Progress Notes, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Progress Notes

No abstract provided.

Scholarworks Statistics - February 2013, Scholarworks

ScholarWorks Reports

For the month of February 2013, ScholarWorks recorded a total of 24,199 full-text downloads and 14,122 page views.

Resettlement At Risk: Meeting Emerging Challenges To Refugee Resettlement In Local Communities, Melanie Nezer, Senior Director, U.S. Policy And Advocacy, Hias

Manchester Research Group

Overview of refugee resettlement and anti-refugees in the United States, with specific information on New Hampshire and Manchester as one of three states that recently attempted to stop refugee resettlement.

Gsu View, 2013-02, Office Of Marketing And Communications

GSU View

Newsletter published by Governors State University 2007-current.

Acer Enews Issue 02 February 2013, Acer

ACER eNews Archive 2001-2013

No abstract provided.

Prism #69, February 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

An Exploration Of Preservice Teachers' Multicultural Self-Efficacy And Awareness Of White Privilege, Angela Paige Jefferson

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Currently, in the United States there is incongruence between student demographics in public schools and the characteristics of American K-12 teachers. More specifically, there are growing numbers of students of color, while the majority of teachers are White, middle-class females. Given the increasing pluralism in U.S. schools, it is imperative that teachers have multicultural self-efficacy as well as an awareness of White privilege in order to be prepared to teach in a culturally competent manner. Educators and students must be prepared to live and work effectively in a social system as well as a global environment where they will need …