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The assessment and treatment of disruptive behavior disorders
No full textDisruptive behavior disorders (i.e., conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder) comorbid with cannabis use disorder are one of the many problems justice-involved youth face every day when they enter the juvenile justice system. Agencies that serve this population are faced with finding effective treatments, not only to treat the conditions but also to reduce recidivism, assisting youth with transitioning into adulthood successfully with limited disruptions or barriers to success. Historically, disruptive behavior disorders comorbid with cannabis use disorder have posed challenges when seeking effective treatment strategies supported in the literature; however, some studies exist (Junewicz & Billick, 2020). This systematic literature review was conducted on June 12, 2024, and the initial search yielded 751 studies. The primary objective of this review is to evaluate the most current literature and evidence concerning effective assessment instruments and treatment strategies for justice-involved youth dealing with disruptive behavior disorders comorbid with cannabis use disorder. The specific research question was, "What are the empirically supported assessment and treatment strategies for justice-involved youth with disruptive behavior disorders comorbid with cannabis use disorder?" The existing data suggested that several clinical screening and assessment instruments are both valid and reliable, although there is limited support for current treatment interventions. This further highlights the need for more research in this area
Measuring the effect of demographic differences in library anxiety among undergraduate students
No full textThis study explores undergraduate students’ feelings and experiences toward using library resources and services at a small regional university in West Texas. The study used a modified version of the Bostick Library Anxiety Scale (LAS) to define factors that might contribute to library anxiety and to determine the extent to which library anxiety exists among undergraduate students within this population. Researchers used quantitative methods in the form of a modified survey based on Bostick’s (1992) LAS. 118 enrolled undergraduate students were recruited throughout the fall 2024 semester via on-campus signage and announcements made by faculty members. 12 responses were eliminated due to incomplete surveys. The instrument was tested for internal reliability using Cronbach’s alpha test. The modified survey consisted of three sections: demographic factors, the modified LAS, and an optional short response. The research protocol identified four survey factors: staff approachability, feelings of inadequacy, comfort levels, and library constraints. The overall mean scores did not indicate high levels of anxiety. An Independent-Samples t-Test and One-way Between-Groups ANOVA test was conducted to analyze significant differences between mean scores based on demographic factors. The findings of the study suggest that there is a not a statistically significant relationship between library anxiety and the demographic factors defined by the LAS among survey respondents nor was there an overall high level of anxiety according to the four survey factors. The results of the research imply that feelings of inadequacy, comfort and usability, human interactions, and knowledge of resources can be measured and have an observable impact on experiences at the campus library.Angelo State University Year-Long Undergraduate Faculty-Mentored Grant fall 2024 - spring 202
Latino/a immigrant farmers in the Midwest navigate market entry and sales challenges
No full textNational Institute of Food and Agriculture (U.S.)Multistate Research Program (University of Maryland
Student perceptions of Angelo State University's core values, institutional adherence, and pupil voice
No full textThe study examined student familiarity with Angelo State University's (ASU) core values, their perceptions of these values, ASU's adherence to them, student engagement with faculty, classroom engagement, and perceived Pupil Voice. Pupil Voice is the degree of student engagement derived from students perceiving that their suggestions and ideas are respectfully received by their educational institution (Cunninghame, Vernon, & Pitman, 2020). This study contributes to research on perceptions of institutional values, student involvement, and engagement
Harsh and harsher: intertwining environmental challenges faced by late 19th century Texas frontier forts
No full textThis thesis examines how the environment created challenges for post-Civil War frontier forts in Texas and argues that many of these challenges were both intertwined and compounded each other. It uses the medical histories of Forts Richardson, Davis, Concho, McKavett, Griffin, and Stockton, where information regarding water supply, disease, post garden success, and weather was recorded down on a monthly basis. Secondary sources have been used to supplement these primary sources where there are gaps in the historical record or limits to historical knowledge regarding disease and other environmental challenges. While the problems the environment caused for the forts have been acknowledged in previous literature and research, the intertwining nature of these challenges and the importance of their existence has rarely been focused on. This thesis examines the environmental challenges for all Texas frontier forts and how the different environmental factors interacted with each other
Examining the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy to treat depression in people with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis
No full textEnd Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a chronic health condition that can also impact mental health wellbeing. Chronic kidney disease rates continue to increase throughout the world, resulting in more people needing renal replacement therapy. Concurrently, complex mental health issues, especially depression, is also prevalent in this population mainly due to the chronicity associated with kidney failure. While prevalence rates of depression in people with ESRD varies in the literature, people with this disease are at increased risk of experiencing this disorder. The literature also indicates depression is underdiagnosed and undertreated in ESRD. Additionally, patients with depression may be unwilling to address their mental health due to various reasons, such as increased burden of seeking treatment, feeling they do not warrant treatment, or perception that depression is a part of managing their chronic physical illness. Identified treatments for depression in this population often include psychotherapy or psychotropic medication, however there is not a specific identified modality that research has established as best treatment for depression in people with ESRD. The purpose of this literature search is to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy to address depression in adults with ESRD who are receiving dialysis for their kidney failure
The effectiveness of Cognitive Remediation Therapy in treating individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia
No full textSchizophrenia is a life-long illness that is crippling, debilitating, and limits aspects of their life, including social functioning, employment, and independence. The effect of schizophrenia can be seen through symptom severity and presentation, and there are important factors to be considered when measuring effective treatment measures. This systematic literature search examines the empirical support of cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) as an intervention for individuals with schizophrenia. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram to focus research rendered through various databases using key search words. Antipsychotic medication is typically the treatment regimen utilized to reduce the effects of positive symptoms, where negative symptoms have been found to have little to no resolution. The heightened presence contributes to poorer social functioning outcomes in individuals with schizophrenia. This review will provide insight into the empirical support of CRT as an effective intervention in reducing cognitive deficits and negative symptoms found in individuals who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia
Promoting the positive: why school principals stay - reflections and recommendations
No full textOur Nation's public schools are in crisis. Since the early 2000's, research studies have documented the national decline in the number of public school principals as well as the shortage of aspiring principals to fill the gap. This article employs an asset-based lens to focus on why some school principals choose to stay in their roles despite the challenges. Narrative inquiry is utilized to access, share, and reflect upon those principal experiences and perspectives as shared in my doctoral dissertation as well as other published studies on this topic. Positive practitioner-based solutions are recommended to address this significant issue
