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Assessing the Predictive Sensitivity of Early Childhood Screening Variables to Improve Pre-K Eligibility Decisions
Title
Assessing the Predictive Sensitivity of Early Childhood Screening Variables to Improve Pre-K Eligibility Decisions
Author
Gadaire, Andrew
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Early childhood education, Developmental psychology
Description
High-quality early childhood education, such as pre-kindergarten (pre-k) can help children develop the academic and social-emotional skills they need to succeed in school. Pre-k can be especially important for students at risk of starting elementa...
Determining Children’s ‘Best Interests’ in High-conflict Custody Cases: Examining Program Processes in Custody Advocacy
Title
Determining Children’s ‘Best Interests’ in High-conflict Custody Cases: Examining Program Processes in Custody Advocacy
Author
Salim, Khalil
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Psychology
Description
In recent years, family courts have made increasing use of advisors and/or advocates (e.g., forensic psychologists, social workers, best interest attorneys, guardian ad litems, etc.) in determining outcomes in child custody disputes. Evidence sugg...
Doula Care in California during COVID-19: The Impacts of Social Distancing on a High-Touch Helping Profession.
Title
Doula Care in California during COVID-19: The Impacts of Social Distancing on a High-Touch Helping Profession.
Author
Lisenbee, Jodie
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Psychology
Description
Birth doula care was uniquely impacted by hospital visitor restriction policies enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Doulas were classified as "non-essential" personnel and thus generally excluded from providing in-hospital childbirth sup...
EVALUATING A PRENATAL, BREASTFEEDING EDUCATIONAL VIDEO’S INFLUENCE ON PROTECTIVE RESOURCES, PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS, AND BREASTFEEDING OUTCOMES
Title
EVALUATING A PRENATAL, BREASTFEEDING EDUCATIONAL VIDEO’S INFLUENCE ON PROTECTIVE RESOURCES, PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS, AND BREASTFEEDING OUTCOMES
Author
Godly-Reynolds, Erin
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Educational evaluation, Psychology, Medical sciences
Description
Barring major medical conditions (e.g., HIV), breastfeeding is widely recognized as the healthiest feeding option for babies. In the United States, approximately three out of every four mothers initiate breastfeeding; however, less than one in fiv...
Exploring Folk and Traditional Medicine Practices and Self-Care Among Mexican-Americans with Diabetes
Title
Exploring Folk and Traditional Medicine Practices and Self-Care Among Mexican-Americans with Diabetes
Author
Villanueva, Michael
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Psychology
Description
The burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) is high among minority populations. In the United States, approximately 1 in 10 Hispanic individuals face this burden. A subgroup of these Hispanic individuals, Mexican-Americans, is disproportionately affected...
Sexual Violence and Title IX: An Examination of the Nature and Outcomes of Title IX Sexual Violence Complainants
Title
Sexual Violence and Title IX: An Examination of the Nature and Outcomes of Title IX Sexual Violence Complainants
Author
Coates Quezada, Constance
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Psychology, Medical sciences
Description
Sexual violence on college campuses is a salient threat to the health and well-being of students in higher education. Title IX legislation was developed to address and help reduce sex-based discrimination, including incidences of sexual violence, ...