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Title: A Phenomenological Content Analysis of Siblings' Lived Experiences Related to Having a Sibling with Substance Use Problems
Author: Aucoin, Rose
Date Created: 2021
Subjects--Topical: Counseling psychology
Description: ABSTRACTROSE M. AUCOIN. A Phenomenological Research Study of Peoples' Lived Experiences Related to Having a Sibling with Substance Use Problems. (Under the direction of DR. TARYNE M. MINGO) Research indicates that substance use of a family member ...

Title: ATTITUDES TOWARD SUICIDE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS OF COLOR: THE ROLE OF RACE, MINORITY STRESS, RELIGIOSITY, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND INSTITUTION
Author: Montague, Karlesia
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Counseling psychology
Description: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2019) and a growing concern on college campuses (Castillo & Schwartz, 2013; Drum et al., 2009; Eisenberg et al., 2013; Flem...

Title: An Examination of the Impact of Student Race, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status on School Counselors' Decisions to Place Students in Alternative Learning Programs
Author: Dameron, Merry
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Educational counseling
Description: The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (ASCA, 2012) and ASCA Ethical Standards (ASCA, 2016) highlight the relationship between school counseling, advocacy, and social justice. It is the school counselor’s duty to address i...

Title: Effects of Child-Centered Play Therapy on Social Skills, Academic Achievement, and Self-Concept of Children with Learning Disabilities: A Single Case Design
Author: Hall, Jennifer
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Special education, Educational counseling
Description: A multiple baseline design across participants was used to examine the effects of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) on the social skills, academic achievement, and self-concept of third grade students who were identified with a specific learning ...

Title: Examining the Relationship of Number of Multiracial Siblings, Sibling Phenotype Similarity, and Sibling Relationship Quality with Multiracial Identity Development
Author: García, Meg
Date Created: 2022
Subjects--Topical: Counseling psychology, Developmental psychology
Description: Although the multiracial population is currently the fastest growing racial group in the United States, little remains known about their identity and mental wellness. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that progress multiracial i...

Title: Exploring Self-Compassion, Empathy, and Intrinsic Spirituality as Predictors of Cultural Humility
Author: Rikard, Tiffany
Date Created: 2022
Subjects--Topical: Multicultural education, Counseling psychology, Education
Description: Each year in the United States (U.S), one in five adults experience mental illness and one in six youth ages 6-17 experience a mental disorder (NAMI, 2020). While mental illness can affect individuals at similar rates, minority populations suffer ...

Title: FACTORS INFLUENCING COUNSELOR SELF-EFFICACY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS
Author: Isawi, Dana
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Counseling psychology
Description: Since 1975, the United has admitted over three million refugees (U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, 2016). Mental health professionals are called upon to the psychological needs of this unique population. Neve...

Title: INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RACE, ATTITUDE TOWARD POVERTY, COLOR-BLIND ATTITUDES, AND MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN RELATION TO SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY
Author: Elmadani, Abdelaziz
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Continuing education
Description: The number of diverse children in the United States will increase to more than double over the next several years (U.S. Census, 2018). These changes in demographics and the increased number of minority children with low socioeconomic statues have ...

Title: NCAA Transfer Student-Athletes, Athletic Identity, and the Impact of COVID-19
Author: Verburg, Mark
Date Created: 2022
Subjects--Topical: Education, Higher
Description: Transfer students are an increasingly important piece of the college athletics puzzle; however, little is known about the athletic identity of this important population and the effects of COVID on their commitment to sport. The purpose of this stu...

Title: Relationship of age, gender, attachment level to parent, and race of primary caregiver with Biracial identity development among Biracial students
Author: Bobb, Travis
Date Created: 2011
Subjects--Topical: Counseling psychology
Description: TRAVIS SCOTT BOBB. Relationship of age, gender, attachment level to parent, and race of primary caregiver with Biracial identity development among Biracial students (Under the direction of DR. PHYLLIS POST)The purpose of this study was to examine ...

Title: The Effects of Physical Activity on Body Mass Index among Middle and High School Children
Author: Hohensee, Caroline
Date Created: 2011
Subjects--Topical: Public health
Description: Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the association between amount of physical activity and body mass index (BMI) percentile among middle and high school aged children. Background: The epidemic of physical inactivity among youth has s...

Title: The effects of physical activity and nutrition on the stress management, interpersonal relationships and alcohol consumption of college freshmen
Author: Salandy, Simone
Date Created: 2011
Subjects--Topical: Public health
Description: Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the changes of health behaviors in college students as they transition through their freshman year. Methods: At a southern public university, the author surveyed 167 freshmen, ages 18 to 25, to examin...