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Woman As Contender For The United States Presidency: A Look At The Movie, "The Contender", Ibpp Editor
Woman As Contender For The United States Presidency: A Look At The Movie, "The Contender", Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article explores whether the movie, "The Contender," supports the viability of a woman for the presidency of the United States.
Long-Term Outcomes Of An Abstinence-Based, Small-Group Pregnancy Prevention Program In New York City Schools, Lisa D. Lieberman, Heather Gray, Megan Wier, Renee Fiorentino, Patricia Maloney
Long-Term Outcomes Of An Abstinence-Based, Small-Group Pregnancy Prevention Program In New York City Schools, Lisa D. Lieberman, Heather Gray, Megan Wier, Renee Fiorentino, Patricia Maloney
Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works
Context: Despite drops in U.S. teenage birthrates, questions continue to arise about how best to reduce the country's adolescent birthrate. School-based programs continue to be considered one of the best ways to reach adolescents at risk of early sexual activity.
Methods: A total of 312 students completed a pretest, a posttest and a follow-up one year after the posttest: 125 who had participated in a 3-4-month-long abstinence-based small-group intervention led by trained social workers, and 187 in a comparison group that received no special services.
Results: There were few significant differences between the intervention and comparison groups at posttest. At …
Working With Fathers...Dads & Emergent Literacy, Glen F. Palm
Working With Fathers...Dads & Emergent Literacy, Glen F. Palm
Child and Family Studies Faculty Publications
Part of the "Working with Fathers: Methods and Perspectives" column published by Family Information Services (Minneapolis, MN) and here published with their generous permission..
Trends. Politics And Psychology: The Effect Of Political Transition On Russian Families, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Politics And Psychology: The Effect Of Political Transition On Russian Families, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article examines the work of Dr. Alexander Shapiro of Moscow, the Russian Federation, and a paper he presented at the 108th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC. The paper discussed the effects of political transition on Russian family life.
Trends. Abuses Of Child Abuse: Suspecting The Usual Suspects In The World Of Elian Gonzalez, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Abuses Of Child Abuse: Suspecting The Usual Suspects In The World Of Elian Gonzalez, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article discusses the concept of child abuse, and expert opinion about it, pertaining to the Elian Gonzalez case. Many different definitions of child abuse were applied to the situation (from differing perspectives) as authorities tried to decide if Gonzalez belonged in Miami, Florida with is "new family," or in Cuba with his father.
Working With Fathers...Fatherhood 2000: Looking Backwards Towards The Future, Glen F. Palm
Working With Fathers...Fatherhood 2000: Looking Backwards Towards The Future, Glen F. Palm
Child and Family Studies Faculty Publications
Part of the "Working with Fathers: Methods and Perspectives" column published by Family Information Services (Minneapolis, MN) and here published with their generous permission..
Trends. Political Psychologies And The Welfare Of Elian Gonzalez, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Political Psychologies And The Welfare Of Elian Gonzalez, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article discusses issues surrounding the rescue of 6-year-old Cuban boy Elian Gonzalez.
Fathers In Prison, Learning, Glen F. Palm
Fathers In Prison, Learning, Glen F. Palm
Child and Family Studies Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
African American Males' Attitudes Toward Marriage, Monique Townsend
African American Males' Attitudes Toward Marriage, Monique Townsend
Theses Digitization Project
This study presents the results from an exploratory study that measured 71 African American males' attitudes toward marriage, their ideal marriage partner, and their attitudes toward African American women.
Dating Behavior Of Latter-Day Saint Male Returned Missionaries: A Process Of Managing Desires, Nancy C. Mclaughlin
Dating Behavior Of Latter-Day Saint Male Returned Missionaries: A Process Of Managing Desires, Nancy C. Mclaughlin
Theses and Dissertations
Each year thousands of Latter-day Saint males return to their homes after serving a two year religious mission. According to Latter-day Saint doctrine and cultural beliefs, these young men are expected to resume a normal life including dating and involvement in romantic relationships. Research and Latter-day Saint doctrine related to the dating behavior of returned missionaries (RMs) is reviewed. Most previous research has emphasized the quantitative analysis of single aspects of RMs dating behavior such as dating frequency and social status. In an attempt to add to this field of research, this qualitative analysis explored the attitudes and experiences of …
Exposing The ‘Pretty Woman’ Myth: A Qualitative Investigation Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalkers, Rochelle L. Dalla Dr.
Exposing The ‘Pretty Woman’ Myth: A Qualitative Investigation Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalkers, Rochelle L. Dalla Dr.
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
Intensive interviews were conducted with 43 women involved in street-walking prostitution. Data were analyzed according to Phenomenological Descriptive Analysis, results of which are presented in two parts. Detailed accounts of the lives of a subgroup of 5 participants are described first, followed by a broader discussion of results including the entire sample of 43. Themes common across the larger group are presented int three segments, including (a) early development, (b) life in "the game," and (c) leaving the streets. Implications for advocacy and further research are presented.
Exposing The "Pretty Woman" Myth: A Qualitative Examination Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalking Prostitutes, Rochelle L. Dalla
Exposing The "Pretty Woman" Myth: A Qualitative Examination Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalking Prostitutes, Rochelle L. Dalla
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
Intensive interviews were conducted with 43 women involved in streetwalking prostitution. Data were analyzed according to Phenomenological Descriptive Analysis, results of which are presented in two parts. Detailed accounts of the lives of a subgroup of 5 participants are described first, followed by a broader discussion of results including the entire sample of 43. Themes common across the larger group are presented in three segments, including (a) early development, (b) life in "the game,” and (c) leaving the streets. Implications for advocacy and further research are presented.
Effects Of Acculurative Stress And Coping On Academic Self-Concept In Minority Children, Timothy Wayne Short
Effects Of Acculurative Stress And Coping On Academic Self-Concept In Minority Children, Timothy Wayne Short
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Acculturation Level And Parenting Styles On Parent-Child Relationships Within The Egyptian Culture, Jacqueline Sawires
The Effects Of Acculturation Level And Parenting Styles On Parent-Child Relationships Within The Egyptian Culture, Jacqueline Sawires
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the parental level of acculturation and parenting styles on parent/child conflict among Egyptians since no research has been done in this area on this population.