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Impact of family abuse on running away, deviance, and street victimization among homeless rural and urban youth
(Pergamon, 2006-10)Various demographic and familial risk factors have been linked to runaway behavior. To date, there has not been a systematic investigation of the impact of size of community on runaway behavior. This study will compare ... -
Impact of running away on girls' pregnancy
(Academic Press, 2011-07-25)This study assessed the impact of running away on pregnancy in the subsequent year among U.S. adolescents. We also investigated interactions between running away and sexual assault, romance, and school disengagement. ... -
Impact of running away on girls' sexual onset
(Elsevier, 2010-01)The purpose of this study is to longitudinally examine the impact of running away on sexual onset, and to determine the 12-month prevalence of sexual onset among runaway females. -
In search of a safe school: racialized perceptions of security and the school choice process
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-01-23)Do school security policies affect how safe parents perceive schools to be, and do they influence parental choice behavior? We address these questions using data from a survey that asked U.S. parents to evaluate hypothetical ... -
The influence of running away on the risk of female sexual assault in the subsequent year
(Springer Publishing Company, 2011)This study explores the sexual risk trajectories of female youths and sheds light on the long-term effects of running away. It evaluates whether running away increases the risk of sexual assault in the following year, which ... -
Inheritance law in an aging society
(Routledge, 1995)An exploratory analysis of states' inheritance law changes between 1961 and 1990 was conducted in order to discern major trends and their implications for older families. Results suggested that states were modifying their ... -
Measuring student's perceptions of teaching: Dimensions of evaluation
(Sage Publications, 1986-03)Results from application of the SPTE Questionnaire from 2,115 classes were factor analyzed to oblique simple structure. A first-order solution with six factors resulted: 1) Attitude Toward Students, (2) Work Load, (3) ... -
A multi-level analysis of thirty-two societies on marital and family satisfaction
(Cambridge University Press, 2011-12)When we examine the quality of life for each individual, several specific dimensions need to be considered. Health conditions and quality of family relationships are critical. When the individual in question is married, ... -
My beliefs of my peers' beliefs: exploring the gendered nature of social norms in adolescent romantic relationships
(© 2014 by Sage Publications, 2014-01)Dating violence in adolescent relationships is a growing social problem in the United States. A majority of adolescents have dated by the time they finish high school and these experiences have an impact on their relationship ... -
Opinion polling and the measurement of Americans' attitudes regarding education
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016-09)The meaning, measurement, and implications of 'public opinion' have long been a source of debate. In this paper, we examine the extent to which the educational priorities of elites in the US reflect the educational priorities ... -
Parental choice, neighborhood schools, and the market metaphor in urban education reform
(Sage, 2014-03-27)Critics of many popular urban school reforms in the United States allege that these reform efforts unfairly insert market forces into the public domain, resulting in widening inequalities. In this paper, I challenge the ... -
Parental choice, neighbourhood schools, and the market metaphor in urban education reform
(SAGE Publications, 2015-03)Critics of many popular urban school reforms in the United States allege that these reform efforts unfairly insert market forces into the public domain, resulting in widening inequalities. In this paper, I challenge the ... -
Paying for retirement: Sex differences in inclusion in employer-provided retirement plans
(Oxford University Press Inc, 2012-04)Purpose: This study examines sex differences among Baby Boom workers in the likelihood of coverage by an employer-provided retirement plan. Design and Methods: This study used a sample of Baby Boom workers drawn from the ... -
Precursors of running away during adolescence: do peers matter?
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2012)Although peer influence is a salient predictor of delinquency, how it operates in the etiology of runaway behavior is not fully understood. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, this study ... -
Predictors of change in sexual activity after cardiac diagnosis: elements to inform sexual counseling
(SAGE Publications Ltd., 2017-06)Safely returning to sexual activity after being diagnosed with a cardiac condition is at the core of sexual counseling strategies. To further inform sexual counseling, this study examined changes in sexual activity before ... -
Preface
(Palgrave Macmillan US, 2015)Americans are living longer than in the past and the percentage of the population that is 65 years old and older is rapidly increasing. The aging of the US po(k)pulation will have major impacts on family life in the ... -
Prescription for trouble: Medicare Part D and patterns of computer and internet access among the elderly
(Routledge, 2009-04)The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 specifically encourages Medicare enrollees to use the Internet to obtain information regarding the new prescription drug insurance plans and to ... -
Rethinking the city and the community for a post-pandemic world
(Wichita State University, 2020-09-10)Cities are places characterized by constant activity, dense social interaction, and innovation fostered in collaborative working environments. With the widespread adoption of social distancing, bans on large gatherings, ... -
Risk factors, depression, and drugs influencing sexual activity in individuals with and without stroke
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2020-02)PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to analyze factors affecting sexual activity in individuals with and without stroke, ages 40-59 years, in a national, cross-sectional, population-based sample derived from the National ... -
Role of limited english proficiency on health status among korean immigrant elders
(Oxford University Press, 2015-11)Purpose: Many previous studies have identified acculturation and socioeconomic factors influencing the psychological well-being of Korean immigrant elders. However, little is known about the role of limited English proficiency ...