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It Is About Time to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Americans: Let’s Begin by Regulating the PBMs Who Control Prescription Drug Costs
Full text linkLet’s Negotiate: Analyzing the Impact the Inflation Reduction Act’s Drug Price Negotiation Program May Have on the Pharmaceutical Industry
Full text linkI\u27ll Leave the Back Porch Light On: An Exploration of the Legitimization of Same-Gender Male Couple Members Through Marriage and Parenthood for Those with Adverse Coming Out Experiences
No full textReczek and Bosley-Smith (2022) identified several reasons why queer adult children reported feeling compelled to maintain relationships with their rejecting parents, and the strategies that they utilized to do so. The construct of legitimization exists within a heteronormative context, contributing to the theory that adherence to cis-heteronormative relational ideals allows same-gender couples to have a greater chance of being accepted by the dominant culture (Chevrette & Eguchi, 2020). Unintentional or deliberate aligning with idealized images of traditional (i.e., cisgender and heterosexual) couples or families is a means by which same-gender couples may seek this acceptance.
The present study sought to explore how cisgender men’s relationships with significant family members are impacted by significant relationship milestones (I.e., cohabitation, marriage, and parenthood) within their same-gender romantic relationships for those individuals who had negative coming out experiences. Additionally, this study sought to explore what impact any changes in these significant family relationships have on the same-gender male dyad. A total of eight men completed 60–90-minute video interviews, and the data analysis followed the reflexive thematic analysis approach. Participants reported difficulties related to withholding information from their parents or partners so as to preserve ongoing relationships, experiences with parents refusing to acknowledge aspects of their romantic relationships, and having their own children used to foster relationships between generations. This study can help researchers and clinicians understand how to better support members of same-gender couples who struggle with having been estranged from rejecting families, as well as the challenges that are experienced by those who seek to rekindle these relationships
Does the Literature Empirically Support the use of Behavior Analysis in the Treatment of Sports Related Concussions: A Systemic Review
No full textAlthough the literature supports the use of applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions in the treatment of traumatic and acquired brain injuries, the question remains as to whether or not ABA procedures are an effective treatment option specifically for TBI associated with sports related concussion (SRC). The purpose of the present study was to review the literature available on the use of ABA with individuals diagnosed with sport related TBI to determine if there is enough research to empirically support the use of behavior analysis in the treatment of sport related concussions. The PRISMA method for systematic reviews was used to conduct the article search. This was done by using inclusion criteria to find articles that met pre-determined standards. Once the final list of included studies was gathered, each study was going to be subjected to a quality review as per Reichow (2011) to determine whether there is enough evidence to support ABA as a treatment methodology for SRC. Unfortunately, this was not done due to the systematic review coming up as empty. As an empty systematic review, the results of my study do not empirically support nor refute the benefits of the use of behavior analysis in the treatment of sport-related concussions. Therefore, there is a need for future research in this area to ensure the effective and safe application of behavioral procedures to a individuals with SRC
A Systematic Review to Assess the Use of Peer Mediated Interventions for Children with Autism When Autistic Children Serve as Peer Instructors and Models
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Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication, social interactions and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interest or activities. These deficits hinder autistic children’s social and communicative skills. Peer-mediated interventions (PMIs) have been found effective in the development of communication, play and social skills in individuals with ASD. In PMIs typically developing children are trained to be peer models of socially acceptable behavior for children with ASD. This however may contrast with literature indicating that the most effective peer models are individuals who share similarities with the learner. The current study was a systematic review of literature to determine if there is sufficient empirical research to support the use of PMIs for autistic children when autistic children are utilized as peer instructors and models. A total of 74 studies were assessed for inclusion criteria. No articles were left in this literature review, which concluded as empty.
Key words: peer-mediated intervention, peer-based intervention, peer modeling, autis
Department Chair and Faculty Perceptions of Organizational Communication in the Post COVID-19 Era
No full textThe purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand the perceptions and experiences of department chairs and full-time faculty with organizational communication during a time of organizational transition post COVID-19. Utilizing the conceptual framework of communication satisfaction developed by Downs and Hazen (1977), the study used semi-structured interviews and a thematic analysis of pandemic communications. Findings indicated that engagement, transparency, and clarity were essential in creating positive perceptions of communication with department chairs playing a critical role between upper-level administration and faculty. Facutly noted greater trust and satisfaction when communication allowed for two-way dialogue and was delivered through clear and supportive channels. Messages that were perceived as top-down or lacking transparency led to disengagement and dissatisfaction. The study highlights the role of department chairs as communicators and calls for more strategic and inclusive communication practices across multiple communication channels. Recommendations include communication training for leaders at institutions of higher education, greater faculty inclusion in decision-making, and ways to incorporate enhanced feedback from faculty. These findings contribute to research on leadership communication in higher education and offer valuable insights to institutions of higher education that are seeking to improve communication effectiveness during times of transition
