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A comparison of sanctions in African American and white TANF leavers
(Taylor & Francis, 2012-07)In this study the authors explore racial disparities in the uses of sanctions and the different impact of sanctions on the economic well-being of African American and White TANF leavers. The study analyzed 907 African ... -
Adolescent bullying victimization and psychosomatic symptoms: Can relationship quality with fathers buffer this association?
(Elsevier, 2021-09-17)The present study explored racial/ethnic and sex differences in fathers’ awareness and perceived ease of communication with fathers and how they are related to adolescent bullying victimization and psychosomatic symptoms. ... -
Adult family adversities and bullying among urban African American adolescents
(Routledge, 2020-09-15)The current study examined how adverse family events (i.e., adult family incarceration, adult family substance use, and adult family mental illness) were associated with adolescent bullying perpetration. More specifically, ... -
Age differences in stressors, coping resources, and general well-being among Korean immigrants
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014-04-18)This study explored 346 Korean immigrants living in California to examine: a) differences in stressors, coping resources, and general well-being (anxiety, depression, positive well-being, self-control, vitality, and general ... -
Andersen's behavioral model to identify correlates of breast cancer screening behaviors among indigenous women
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-01-05)This study examined predictive models of utilization of mammograms among Indigenous women adapting Andersen’s behavioral model. Using a sample of 285 Indigenous women residing in South Dakota, nested logistic regression ... -
Associations between HIV-related stigma, self-esteem, social support, and depressive symptoms in Namibia
(Routledge Journals, 2018-12-02)Objective: The current study sought to investigate the association between HIV-related stigma, self-esteem, social support, and depression of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Namibia. Method: Purposive sampling ... -
Attitudes toward mental health services among American Indians by two age groups
(Springer, 2015-04-11)This study examined determinants of attitudes toward mental health services with a sample of American Indian younger-old-adults (aged 50–64, n = 158) and American Indian older-old adults (aged 65 and older, n = 69). Adapting ... -
Breast cancer literacy and health beliefs related to breast cancer screening among American Indian women
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)The purpose of this article is to examine the health beliefs and literacy about breast cancer and their relationship with breast cancer screening among American Indian (AI) women. Using the Health Belief Model (HBM) and ... -
Burden of care among caregivers of persons living with HIV/AIDS in rural Namibia: correlates and outcomes
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)This study examined the correlates of burden of caregivers providing care to people living with HIV/AIDS in rural northern Namibia and the consequences of caregivers' burden on their physical health and mental health. A ... -
Chapter 1 -- Deep ecological 'Insectification': integrating small friends with social work
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2014)As a child, I was raised in the vast, wide-open spaces of the boundless prairie grasslands of the central United States. This immense expanse is commonly known as the ‘Great Plains’. It was hot, dusty and windy, but afforded ... -
A comparison of risk and protective factors related to depressive symptoms among American Indian and caucasian older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2017-02-01)Despite efforts to reduce health disparities, many American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, including older adults, experience elevated levels of depression and associated suicide. Although adverse childhood ... -
Consoling the bereaved: Exploring how sympathy cards influence what people say
(SAGE Journals, 2022-01-26)In a sequential mixed methods study, interview data showed that bereaved parents consistently reported “stupid” or “insensitive” things people said that were not helpful when their child died. Subsequently, a discourse ... -
Coping strategies among women exposed to gender-based violence in Turkey
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2022-10-04)Aim To understand coping strategies used by women experiencing gender-based violence and living in Turkey. Coping is a cognitive and behavioural strategy that individuals develop to manage stress, generally categorized as ... -
Correlates of perceived school safety among Black adolescents in Chicago: Are there sexual orientation differences?
(Springer, 2022-09-30)The current study aims to explore whether the protective factors identifed in the research literature for Black sexual minority adolescents in urban neighborhoods are similar to those of their heterosexual peers. Participants ... -
Correlates of receipt of colorectal cancer screening among American Indians in the Northern Plains
(Oxford University Press, 2016-06)Research has consistently documented lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates for racial and ethnic minority populations, with the lowest screening rates among American Indians (AIs). Given the low CRC screening rates ... -
COVID-19–related stressors, family functioning and mental health in Canada: Test of indirect effects
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2021-09-09)Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine how family relationships relate to stress and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic response in Ontario, Canada. Background: Generally, families are pillars ... -
Deep Ecology's contributions to social work: a ten-year retrospective
(Blackwell Publishing, 2011-12-09)Besthorn FH. Deep Ecology's contributions to social work: A ten-year retrospective In the last decade, a new generation of social workers have made great strides incorporating environmental awareness into their theoretical ... -
Depression literacy among American Indian older adults
(Taylor and Francis, 2015-04-29)Older American Indians experience high rates of depression and other psychological disorders, yet little research exist on the depression literacy of this group. Depression literacy is fundamental for individuals seeking ... -
Depressive symptoms among older caregivers raising children impacted by HIV/AIDS in the Omusati Region of Namibia
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The study of depressive symptoms among caregivers raising HIV/AIDS-orphans is emerging as an important area of research. However, it has not been explored at length in generational and cultural contexts. In this study, the ...