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Effects of attributions on mothers' behavioral and affective responses to children's behavior
(2005-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The goal of this study was to examine the effects of an experimental manipulation of mothers' attributions for their children's misbehavior on mothers' affect and disciplinary responses to ...
Preliminary investigation of the biological effects of secondhand smoke exposure in youth diagnosed with sickle cell disease
(2016-05)
Children's exposure to secondhand smoke (SHSe) can lead to significant health consequences, including respiratory illness, asthma, and impaired pulmonary function. For children diagnosed with a chronic illness, such as ...
Examination of class and cultural variables, explanatory style, and academic achievement among Native American and Caucasian college students
(2006-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between several relationships which may impact the academic achievement of Native American college students. This study was designed to ...
Examination of the motivational phase of the integrated motivational-volitional model of suicide in African Americans
(2017-07)
Suicide is currently the third leading cause of death in African American young adults. The Motivational Phase of the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model of Suicide (IMV; O'Connor, 2011) may a beneficial model to ...
Encouraging independent play: Verbal versus nonverbal reinforcement
(2006-05)
Two types of positive reinforcement were compared to examine their effectiveness in encouraging independent play in young children. A within-subjects design was used with mothers and their 30- to 42-month-old children. ...
Future time perspective in five life domains
(2016-07)
Future time perspective is a key construct in many fields of study, but operational definitions and measurement instruments differ considerably. This has led to inconsistent findings in the literature. In the present ...
Neuroticism as a predictor of rumination and maladaptive behaviors: A prospective approach
(2017-07)
The Emotional Cascade Model suggests that rumination links emotional instability and engagement in maladaptive behaviors within Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Specifically, when individuals experience a negative ...
Development and validation of a brief definitional measure of motives for alcohol use
(2016-07)
Heavy alcohol use continues to be a prominent national issue. This style of use has been associated with short-term memory issues, impaired social and emotional functioning, death and disability, and diagnosable impairment. ...