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The Power of Words: The Relationship Between Emotional Imagery, Depression, and Anxiety Indices in Child Holocaust Survivor Narratives
No full textThis paper describes a research project that studied the narratives of child Holocaust survivors and the relationship between referential activity (RA), distinctive circumstances of their survivorship, as well as narrative-derived indices of anxiety, depression, and related clinical characteristics. Childhood trauma, as studied outside the specific context of the Holocaust, hasbeen found to impact individuals in a variety of ways, resulting in outcomes during adolescence and adulthood associated with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. RA takes into consideration the referential linking function, or a way by which nonverbal inner experience, including emotional experience and imagery, is connected to language. This research project studied how one\u27s levelof RA in a traumatic event narrative, drawn from a project interviewing child Holocaust Survivors (3.5-6 decades in retrospect), relates to the outcome of depression or anxiety symptoms, and how that is moderated by a number of factors, including demographics and wartime specifics. Results found a positive relationship between RA and anxiety, with the relationship moderated by gender, circumstances, and separation from parents
Early Childhood Educators: The Forgotten Tier
Get PDFEarly childhood educators are often overworked, underpaid, stressed, and at risk for burnout (Wells, 2015). In addition to teaching early academic skills, early childhood educators are also tasked with teaching and supporting students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. Given the aforementioned limitations, it is imperative to examine how the social-emotional needs of early childhood educators are supported as they implement and sustain SEL. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) are often implemented to promote SEL and meet the social-emotional needs of young children; however, MTSS is only effective if all components are implemented with fidelity. In contrast to school-aged MTSS, where there are often several stakeholders involved, the implementation of MTSS often falls on early childhood educators, as mental health consultants are not readily available or affordable to early childhood centers. Given the heavy load placed upon early childhood educators, it is critical to shift the focus of MTSS to include the social-emotional needs of the teacher. We argue that teachers’ social-emotional needs should be considered and supported within MTSS to prevent burnout and promote the fidelity of SEL programs. Teacher focused interventions such as mindfulness (Chin et al., 2019) and the Circle of Security (Cooper et al., 2017; Gray, 2015) may increase teacher’s feelings of well-being, reduce teacher stress and burnout, increase positive teacher-child interactions, and, therefore increase the effectiveness of the MTSS process. Ultimately, by supporting the social-emotional growth of early childhood educators, we are building their capacity to effectively support the SEL of young children
Transition to Kindergarten: Parental Efficacy and Experiences During COVID-19
Get PDFPrevious research has highlighted the effectiveness of supporting parents in fostering children’s academic and/or social-emotional development in preparation for kindergarten. Considering the emergence of COVID-19 as a risk factor to which all children and parents have been exposed, it is essential to understand parental mental health as it relates to early childhood development. This study utilized mixed methods to examine the experiences and perspectives of parents (N = 82) whose children were transitioning into kindergarten during the fall of 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate that parents’ knowledge/confidence in managing their child’s transition to kindergarten was inversely associated with their worry during this time and may be a meaningful target for future interventions. Implications regarding how to best support and include parents in early intervention programming prior to kindergarten entry are discussed
Strategies for Increasing Early Childhood Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Culturally Responsive Practices
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Investigating the Association Between Trauma, Dissociation, and Aberrant Cognitive Experiences in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Adolescents
No full textExposures to trauma can occur throughout adolescence and are especially reported by those with psychiatric hospitalizations. A fairly common side effect of trauma – dissociation -- may be used by trauma survivors to avoid painful emotions or memories. Literature has noted that individuals with higher levels of dissociation have also reported higher levels of aberrant cognitive experiences (ACEs) on the psychotic spectrum (such as reality testing difficulties or thinking disturbance). To date, however, there is limited information on the interplay between trauma, dissociation, and these aberrant cognitive experiences in inpatient adolescent populations. For this study, participants were recruited from a local psychiatric hospital and archival test data was used. At the time of test administration, each participant was provided measures to rule out Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Findings indicated that nearly 30% of participants met clinical cutoff for posttraumatic stress (PTS) or dissociation scores, as measured by self-report. When correlated with the MMPI-A-RF’s RC8 scale, those with higher PTS or dissociation scores were found to have higher levels of ACEs. While the presence of PTS alone did not predict ACEs, the presence and acknowledgement of dissociation did. Given this, further examination of the relationship between these variables is warranted to aid in reducing risk of trauma and its impact on psychological functioning in youth
Eugene M. Lang Student Research Experiences Newsletters 2001-2004
Get PDFThis document includes three separate newsletters from 2001-2002, 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. Each newsletter summarizes the student research projects funded by the Eugene M. Lang Foundation during each academic year
Coping with E-Waste: Prospects of E-Waste Circular Economy Within the GCC: Analyzing the Legal Framework on Recycling of E-Waste Within the GCC
Get PDFThe GCC has experienced rapid population growth and urbanization in the last 40 years. The rise in population has caused a surge in e-waste within the GCC countries. Electronic waste poses severe health and environmental risks, calling for the adoption of a circular economy where e-wastes are converted into valuable products through recycling. However, achieving a circular economy requires a robust legal framework, technologies and policies as practiced globally. The Global E-waste Monitor has traced e-waste generation in the GCC countries since 2014. One critical finding is that the e-waste generation has surged with population growth, urbanization and the advancement in technology that encourages the use of new electronic devices and dumping of electrical and electronic equipment considered obsolete. The end-of-life of electronic devices has been shortened due to the population\u27s technological advancement and increased affordability of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Drawing on the literature, this study explored whether the GCC has an adequate legal framework to enable a circular economy by recycling e-wastes rather than dumping them in landfills. The research sought to find the best practices on e-waste recycling globally and compare them to the GCC settings. The study examined the adequacy of the GCC legal framework and the ability to achieve a circular economy using a qualitative case study methodology where e-waste management policies and legislation are examined in different GCC states to understand e-waste management in the region. A descriptive study design was used to explore the current GCC states’ legal frameworks and e-waste management status using primary and secondary data sources. The data was collected from the GCC states government documents by examining the constitutions, published environmental laws and policies, government websites and other secondary sources like journal articles and international organizations’ reports. The study established that achieving a circular economy in the GCC is minimal because of limited laws regulating e-waste recycling. Further, the region has not adopted the best technology to recycle e-wastes as seen in European settings. The inadequate legal framework should be addressed to ensure proper e-waste recycling to achieve a circular in the GCC countries
