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Brandau, Melvina; Dilley, Trevor; Schaumleffel, Carol; Himawan, Lina – Health Education Journal, 2022
Background: Nearly 60% of teenagers in the USA have experienced abusive online behaviour. Identifying effective programmes to address these behaviours and promote digital citizenship is a research priority to reduce the rate of occurrence and consequential harmful effects of abusive online behaviour. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Antisocial Behavior, Bullying, Intervention
Melissa R. Dvorsky; Rosanna Breaux; Caroline N. Cusick; Joseph W. Fredrick; Catherin Green; Amanda Steinberg; Joshua M. Langberg; Emma Sciberras; Stephen P. Becker – Grantee Submission, 2021
Understanding factors that foster resilience and buffer against the negative psychological impact of COVID-19 is critical to inform efforts to promote adjustment, reduce risk, and improve care, particularly for adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. This prospective longitudinal study addresses this gap by investigating the impact of the…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Adjustment (to Environment), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Margherio, Samantha M.; Brickner, Megan A.; Evans, Steven W.; Owens, Julie Sarno; DuPaul, George J.; Allan, Nicholas P. – Grantee Submission, 2020
The purpose of the present study was to determine the role of emotion regulation in the pathway to problematic alcohol use among adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specifically investigating the total effect of emotion regulation on problematic alcohol use and the indirect effect of emotion regulation through social…
Descriptors: Emotional Response, Self Control, Alcohol Abuse, Adolescents
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Strunk, Catherine M.; Sorter, Michael T.; Ossege, Julianne; King, Keith A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2014
Many school-based suicide prevention programs do not show a positive impact on help-seeking behaviors among emotionally troubled teens despite their being at high risk for suicide. This study is a secondary analysis of the Surviving the TeensĀ® program evaluation to determine its effect on help-seeking behaviors among troubled youth. Results showed…
Descriptors: Help Seeking, Suicide, Prevention, Adolescents
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Vidourek, Rebecca A.; King, Keith A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2013
Background: Over-the-counter (OTC) drug use is an increasing health issue among adolescents. Purpose: This study investigated OTC drug use among 7th through 12th grade multiracial students in one metropolitan area. Methods: A total of 2134 students completed the PRIDE Questionnaire, which examines alcohol and other drug use. Results: A total of…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Parent Influence, Teacher Influence, Educational Environment
King, Keith A.; Vidourek, Rebecca A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2010
Background: A sizeable percentage of Hispanic youth are affected by alcohol use. Research is needed to identify specific factors placing Hispanic youth at elevated risk. Purpose: This study examined whether recent alcohol use (past 30 days) and frequent episodic heavy drinking among 7th - 12th grade Hispanic students (N = 946) in Greater…
Descriptors: Health Education, Parenting Styles, Prevention, Drinking
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Groner, Mark R.; Solomon, Jean – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2007
Advancements in the delivery of community-based services and tight utilization management of high-cost treatment options result in youths with serious behavior problems receiving intervention in lower levels of care than was true ten or fifteen years ago. This shift in where services tend to be delivered necessitates enhancement of risk assessment…
Descriptors: Youth, At Risk Persons, Suicide, Risk Management