Does having a similar disability matter for match outcomes?: A randomized study of matching mentors and mentees by visual impairment
AbstractMentoring is modestly effective for youth with a chronic illness or physical disability; however, program effectiveness may be enhanced when mentors and mentees are matched on shared interests and experiences. To test this hypothesis, mentees were randomly assigned to having a mentor with or without visual impairment (VI). Results showed that mentors without VI were younger and more likely to work or be educated in a helping profession and less likely to have a fixed mindset and extremely high positive expectations than mentors with VI. The main analyses on match outcomes showed that mentors with VI had significant...
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 27, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eline C. M. Heppe,
Janis B. Kupersmidt,
Sabina Kef,
Carlo Schuengel Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Does having a similar disability matter for match outcomes?: A randomized study of matching mentors and mentees by visual impairment
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 27, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eline C. M.Heppe
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Janis B.Kupersmidt
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SabinaKef
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CarloSchuengel Source Type: research
Postforced eviction communities: The contribution of personal and environmental resources to the sense of belonging to the community
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 24, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: DroritLevy
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YuvalFriedman Source Type: research
Postforced eviction communities: The contribution of personal and environmental resources to the sense of belonging to the community
This article aims to examine the contribution of personal and environmental resources to the sense of belonging to the community among postforced eviction communities. The study included 140 participants who experienced forced eviction, and ranged in age from 20 to 79 years. Slightly more than half were women (52.4%, 74). Nearly half of the participants continued living alongside their fellow community members, while others left for different communities. The participants filled out self ‐report questionnaires assessing their sense of belonging, social and family support, sense of mastery, and self‐esteem. We used 2 co...
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 23, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Drorit Levy,
Yuval Friedman Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue information
Journal of Community Psychology,Volume 46, Issue 6, Page 683-687, August 2018. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Understanding the relationship between alcohol outlet density and life expectancy in Baltimore City: The role of community violence and community disadvantage
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 11, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: C. Debra M.Furr ‐Holden
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Elizabeth D.Nesoff
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VictoriaNelson
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Adam J.Milam
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MiekaSmart
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KrimLacey
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Roland J.Thorpe
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Philip J.Leaf Source Type: research
Assessment of age ‐related differences in smoking status and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL): Findings from the 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
This study explores the association between smoking and health ‐related quality of life (HRQoL) by age. The 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey was administered to adults in 50 states and District of Columbia (n = 437,195). Physically unhealthy days (PUDs) and mentally unhealthy days (MUDs)) were regressed on age strata (18–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–64, ≥ 65 years) and smoking status (never, former, someday, and everyday) using negative binomial regression models with adjustment for sociodemographic covariates. For each age group, everyday smoking highly predicted PUDs and MUDs. Predict...
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Shanta R. Dube,
Jin Liu,
Amy Z. Fan,
Martin I. Meltzer,
William W. Thompson Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Understanding the relationship between alcohol outlet density and life expectancy in Baltimore City: The role of community violence and community disadvantage
AbstractThis research investigated the relationship between alcohol outlet density (AOD) and life expectancy, as mediated by community violence and community disadvantage. We used linear regression models to assess bivariate and multivariate relationships. There was a negative bivariate association between liquor store density and average life expectancy ( β = −7.3370, p < 0.001). This relationship was partially attenuated when controlling for community disadvantage and fully attenuated when controlling for community violence. Bars/taverns (i.e., on‐premise) were not associated with average life expectancy (β...
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: C. Debra M. Furr ‐Holden,
Elizabeth D. Nesoff,
Victoria Nelson,
Adam J. Milam,
Mieka Smart,
Krim Lacey,
Roland J. Thorpe,
Philip J. Leaf Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Assessment of age ‐related differences in smoking status and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL): Findings from the 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Shanta R.Dube
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JinLiu
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Amy Z.Fan
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Martin I.Meltzer
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William W.Thompson Source Type: research
Understanding mutuality: Unpacking relational processes in youth mentoring relationships
AbstractEvidence suggests that a close interpersonal bond is important for the success of youth –adult mentoring relationships. Mutuality has been suggested to be important for developing a close interpersonal bond (Rhodes, 2002, 2005), but mutuality remains an abstract construct, difficult to understand and cultivate. Using thematic analysis of mentor and mentee (n = 42) interviews, we investigate how mentoring pairs reflect on mutuality. Results suggest that mutuality is understood as a combination of 2 dimensions: shared relational excitement and experiential empathy. Shared relational excitement is felt when there ...
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ashlee M. Lester,
Courtney L. Goodloe,
Haley E. Johnson,
Nancy L. Deutsch Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Using propensity score matching to estimate treatment effects of afterschool programs on third ‐grade reading outcomes
In this study, a group of community providers delivered interventions to students to improve academic achievement. We used propensity score matching to estimate the impact of these afterschool interventions on third ‐grade reading achievement. A significant effect of moderate magnitude was found favoring students who participated in afterschool programming. Propensity score matching and other methodological considerations are described to support the importance and value of conducting rigorous evaluations of afterschool programs. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Scott K. Baker,
Akihito Kamata,
Annie Wright,
Dylan Farmer,
Regina Nippert Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Using propensity score matching to estimate treatment effects of afterschool programs on third ‐grade reading outcomes
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Scott K.Baker
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AkihitoKamata
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AnnieWright
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DylanFarmer
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ReginaNippert Source Type: research
Understanding mutuality: Unpacking relational processes in youth mentoring relationships
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - July 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ashlee M.Lester
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Courtney L.Goodloe
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Haley E.Johnson
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Nancy L.Deutsch Source Type: research
The influence of parenting practices and neighborhood characteristics on the development of childhood aggression
Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Community Psychology)
Source: Journal of Community Psychology - June 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Grace MaloneyMiller
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Patrick H.Tolan Source Type: research
