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Phillippi, Stephen; Thomas, Casey L.; Gastanaduy, Mariella; Sawyer, Melissa – Remedial and Special Education, 2022
The differential treatment of youth of color in schools perpetuates disparities in academic outcomes. Alternative education programs may represent a constructive approach to preventing or mitigating these disparities. This study examines the outcomes of an urban alternative education program in the United States. Secondary analysis of demographic,…
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Nontraditional Education, Achievement Gap, Racial Discrimination
Morgan, Lorri A. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This qualitative research study examined the lived experiences and stories of dynamic women over 80 years of age. Their contribution to transformational and lifelong learning may offer a blueprint for baby boomers to age successfully. The exploration disclosed common patterns of the individual lives. The interviews revealed that the women were…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Females, Baby Boomers, Transformative Learning
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Beeble, Marisa L.; Bybee, Deborah; Sullivan, Cris M.; Adams, Adrienne E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2009
Intimate partner violence is a serious and pervasive social problem with deleterious consequences for survivors' well-being. The current study involved interviewing 160 survivors 6 times over 2 years to examine the role of social support in explaining or buffering these negative psychological consequences. The authors examined both between- and…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Social Support Groups, Females, Quality of Life