This study examines the thematic content of four negative affective tones—frustration, anger, anxiety and guilt—expressed by mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) as they describe their relationships with their preschool-aged …
This qualitative study aimed to explore how having a child with a functionally univentricular heart (FUH) affected mothers’ experiences of their parental role and identity. Eight mothers whose children had undergone the Fontan surgical procedure …
The Palestinian minority in Israel has endured sociopolitical stressors (e.g., ethnonational racism, discrimination, oppression, and political violence) throughout the decades, which have adverse psychological and behavioral outcomes. In this …
Behavioral parent trainings (BPTs) are highly efficacious manualized treatments for young children with disruptive behaviors. However, access and engagement can be challenging for most families that would benefit from treatment, thereby limiting …
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James T. Craig, Christina C. Moore, Erin R. Barnett, Erin Knight, Michael T. Sanders, Nicole Lafko Breslend, Hannah G. Haskell, Mary K. Jankowski
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) authorizes youth-focused workforce development programs such as YouthBuild, Job Corps, and Youth Activities programs, to increase economic self-sufficiency among youth and young adults …
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Ashley N. Palmer, Mansi Patel, Katherine Kitchens, Kaiden Cassano, Shellye L. Sledge
The purpose of this study was to develop an effective evaluation tool to review course syllabi as a method for ensuring effective outcomes for interdisciplinary personnel preparation. A well-written course syllabus reflects the quality of the …
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Suzanne G. Alexandre, Katherine Szocik, Prachi Ghildyal, Yaoying Xu
Experiencing childhood maltreatment by mothers could have both short-term and long-term negative consequences for them and their children. The current study attempted to evaluate the mediating role of parenting stress and meta-parenting in the …
In light of ongoing global military conflicts, including the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia-Ukraine war, it is imperative to study the effects of parental military service and deployment on the health and well-being of children within military …
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Jessica E. Opie, Mohajer Hameed, An Vuong, Felicity Painter, Anna T. Booth, Heng Jiang, Rowan Dowling, Jessica Boh, Natalie McLean, Jennifer E. McIntosh
Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are considered the gold standard but it is unclear if they are effective across settings. Reach Out and Stay Strong, Essentials for new Mothers (ROSE) has been shown to prevent postpartum depression in clinical …
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Bonnie D. Kerker, Jacqueline Milian, Melissa R. Clark, Dara Weiss, Kristen Lewis, Erica Willheim
Systematic knowledge about siblings of persons with mental illness is needed. The aim of this literature review was to gain knowledge about the mental health and well-being of siblings of individuals with severe mental illness (i.e., bipolar …
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Ingvild S. Lønning, Krister Fjermestad, Bente Storm Mowatt Haugland
Parenting is considered a complex and stressful activity that is associated with the development of parental burnout, especially in the COVID -19 pandemic where mental health problems have a huge impact on individual lives and the division of …
Caregiver-adolescent sexual health communication can reduce sexual risk attitudes and behaviors, but less is known about caregiver-adolescent sexual health communication in Uganda. Using a risk-focused approach, this paper seeks to characterize …
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Massy Mutumba, Rachel Brathwaite, Proscovia Nabunya, Flavia Namuwonge, Fred M. Ssewamala
In a sample of Italian adolescents (N = 754) and their parents (N = 469), we examined the levels of essentialist beliefs about nationality, the extent to which adolescents’ beliefs were shaped by parental beliefs and classroom ethnic diversity …
Maternal characteristics mainly shape attachment security in early childhood and can impact toddler’s emotional and social development. Although early determinants of attachment have been widely explored in the West, the studies in non-Western …
The present study examined how attending a predominantly Black school, school quality, and school economic disadvantage influences Black children’s academic engagement and motivation during late elementary school. Academic engagement and …
Decision-making is important for adolescent wellbeing, and predictive of several other outcomes. While past research demonstrates the role of maternal psychological distress in adolescent decision-making, the role of paternal psychological …
Parents of emerging adults are requested to adjust their level of support and control according to their child’s developmental age and to foster their autonomy. This developmental task may be more difficult when emerging adults are suffering from …
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Federica Graziano, Martina Borghi, Silvia Bonino, Emanuela Calandri
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience academic challenges such as frequent homework difficulties. A subset of children with ADHD exhibit clinically significant levels of affect variability that may …
Since 2019, the war in Ethiopia between the Federal Government and the Tigrean People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has severely impacted civilians, including children. Although children have been affected in many of the war-torn regions of the …
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Aleminew A. Mekonen, Getachew G. Tadese, Shambel D. Gashaw, Wassie K. Redda
With the increasing rate of mental health disorders among youth in the United States (U.S.) and the essential role of parents in children’s development, many studies have investigated the relationship between parental factors and children’s mental …