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Participatory Peer Research in the Treatment of Young Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Behavioral Problems
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Tavecchio, Louis; Van der Helm, Peer; Moonen, Xavier; Assink, Mark; Stams, Geert Jan; Wissink, Inge; Asscher, Jessica – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2019
This study provides an illustration of a research design complementary to randomized controlled trial to evaluate program effects, namely, participatory peer research (PPR). The PPR described in current study was carried out in a small sample (N = 10) of young adults with mild intellectual disabilities (MID) and severe behavioral problems. During…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Young Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Behavior Disorders
An Eight-Session Exploratory Group Model for Children of Incarcerated Parents
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King-White, Dakota; Jeffries, Shannon – School Social Work Journal, 2019
Every year millions of children suffer the loss of a parent due to incarceration. This exploratory study investigated an eight-session group intervention to support this vulnerable population. Within the group, attendance, academic achievement, self-esteem, and delinquent and aggressive behavior were explored. This article will discuss the results…
Descriptors: Models, Children, Institutionalized Persons, Parents
The Effects of the Children Having Incarcerated Parents Succeeding Group on Delinquent Behavior, Academic Achievement, Self-Esteem, Attendance and Aggressive Behavior with Seventh and Eighth Grade Students Who Have Incarcerated Parents or Guardians
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King-White, Dakota L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
A sample of middle school students was investigated to determine whether an intervention group called Children Having Incarcerated Parents (C.H.I.P.S.; King-White & Lipford-Sanders, 2007) was an effective intervention for delinquent behavior, academic achievement, self-esteem, attendance, and aggressive behavior in children of incarcerated…
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Delinquency, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions
Parenting Education for Incarcerated Mothers
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Kennon, Suzanne S.; Mackintosh, Virginia H.; Myers, Barbara J. – Journal of Correctional Education, 2009
A parenting curriculum developed for incarcerated mothers was evaluated using a pretest, posttest, follow-up design with 57 women incarcerated in state prisons. Developmental psychologists delivered a 12-session curriculum focused on parenting issues unique to incarcerated parents. Each class met for 2 hours and followed a prepared curriculum that…
Descriptors: Mothers, Institutionalized Persons, Parent Education, Curriculum
Correlates of Self-Concept of Elderly Women Residing in Institutions.
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Gfeller-Varga, Dorlinda A.; Long, Barbara H. – 1973
Ninety-five females (aged 61-100, mean=80.88) were interviewed in a study to determine correlates of self-regard, as measured by the Philadelphia Geriatric Morale Scale (PGMS) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE). The PGMS correlated with the RSE, implying that the two reflect a single construct. Both scales correlated with self-reported…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Correlation, Females, Institutionalized Persons