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ArticleRotheram-Borus, Mary JaneThe functional equivalency for three indices of lifetime polydrug use was examined in a sample of adolescents (N = 794). The following indices were included in analyses: (a) a count of lifetime self-report of substances used; (b) an index weighted by . . . -
ThesisPhillips, CherrieSingle parent households are a common part of the African American culture. African American children are 11 times more likely than White children to be raised in a single parent household. Adolescence is a difficult time, with the average adolescent . . .
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ThesisSchwab, JuliaGay and questioning adolescents are highly vulnerable people's opinions regarding their sexual orientation. Gay and questioning adolescents run the risk of being rejected from family and friends a based on homophobic and heteronormative beliefs. Recen . . .
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ArticleMcauliff, Bradley D.This experiment examined whether different quantifications of the same damage award request ($175, lump sum, $1/hour, $24/day, $73/month for 2 years) influenced pain and suffering awards compared to no damage award request. Jury-eligible community mem . . .
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ArticleWittig, Michele A.Berry, Trimble, and Olmedo's (1986) acculturation model was used to investigate the relationship among adolescents' acculturation strategies, personal self-esteem, and collective self-esteem. Using data from 427 high school students, factor analysis r . . .
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ArticleJoubert, BelindaBackground The prevalence and characteristics of the continuum of diagnoses within fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) were researched in a fifth sample in a South African community. Methods An active case ascertainment approach was employed among . . .
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ThesisEscobedo, PatriciaThe purpose of this study was to examine whether feelings about language brokering, moderated by frequency of heritage language use with co-ethnic peers, are a significant predictor of feelings of ethnic identity among immigrant-background Latino/a ad . . .
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ArticleBrewer, JosephOver the past 2 years, exposure to mycotoxin producing mold has been recognized as a significant health risk. Scientific literature has demonstrated mycotoxins as possible causes of human disease in water-damaged buildings (WDB). This study was conduc . . .
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ArticleHuynh, Que-LamWhen studying discrimination, it is important to examine both perceived frequency and stress associated with these experiences, as well as the interplay between these two dimensions. Using data from Latino/a participants (N = 168), we found an interac . . .
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ArticleGregg, Edward W.IntroductionHospitalization data typically cannot be used to estimate the number of individuals hospitalized annually because individuals are not tracked over time and may be hospitalized multiple times annually. We examined the impact of repeat hospi . . .