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Will You Remember Me In The Morning? Test-Retest Reliability Of A Social Network Analysis Examining Hiv-Related Risky Behavior In Urban Adolescents And Young Adults, Scott Clair, Jean J. Schensul, Monika Raju, Edward J. Stanek, Raul Pino
Will You Remember Me In The Morning? Test-Retest Reliability Of A Social Network Analysis Examining Hiv-Related Risky Behavior In Urban Adolescents And Young Adults, Scott Clair, Jean J. Schensul, Monika Raju, Edward J. Stanek, Raul Pino
Edward J. Stanek
In recent years there has been a growing interest in applying social network models to the problem of adolescent substance use. However, there has been little research conducted examining the reliability of social network information within this population. The current study attempts to address this gap, specifically by examining social network test-retest reliability over a two week period among a sample of adolescent substance users. The results of the current study suggest that for social network variables dealing with substance use, reliabilities are at least moderate with correlations of.6 or above. However, there is a large degree of turnover with …
Are We Parent-Friendly? Social Workers’ Views Of Parents Of Children With Emotional And Behavioral Disabilities, Harriette C. Johnson University Of Connecticut, David E. Cournoyer University Of Connecticut, June Filri, Miriam Flynn, Andrea M. Grant, Maryanne A. Lant, Spero Parasco, Edward J. Stanek
Are We Parent-Friendly? Social Workers’ Views Of Parents Of Children With Emotional And Behavioral Disabilities, Harriette C. Johnson University Of Connecticut, David E. Cournoyer University Of Connecticut, June Filri, Miriam Flynn, Andrea M. Grant, Maryanne A. Lant, Spero Parasco, Edward J. Stanek
Edward J. Stanek
A current model of family-centered practice emphasizes empowerment of parents, an approach that brings together a strengths perspective, a constructivist emphasis on consumer voices, and knowledge derived from neuroscience of the last two decades. This study explored the extent to which a national random sample of National Association of Social Workers members hold beliefs and attitudes congruent with the parent empowerment perspective. Two profiles emerged from the data. Respondents who disagree with statements attributing blame to parents agree with sharing information openly with parents; believe that parents are doing their best, are credible reporters, and are experts about their own …