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Protective factors among peer harassed adolescent girls : implications for body dissatisfaction and eating problems / by Jennifer M. McFarlane.
(2002)
The first goal of the present study was to examine two forms of peer harassment, appearance teasing and sexual harassment, by male and female peers, as they relate to body dissatisfaction and eating problems in young ...
Predictors of geriatric institutionalization : an exploratory comparison of semi-supportive housing and professional home health care
(2002)
This study examined two distinct types of elderly supportive care for their efficacy in meeting
the overall needs of their clients and reducing the risk of institutionalization. Recipients of (a)
professional home care ...
Depression and anxiety in cancer patients seeking psychosocial therapy
(2002)
The prevalence of mental disorders (particularly depression and anxiety) in a sample of Canadian
cancer patients who were referred to a psychosocial oncology program was investigated. Thirty-one
cancer patients filled ...
Efficacy of intensive case management for a concurrently disordered population
(2002)
The Northwestern Ontario Concurrent Disorders Program (NOCDP) offers a
multidisciplinary, assertive community treatment approach to clients with
concurrent disorders, substance dependence and co-morbid severe and ...
Determinants of incidents in a forensic psychiatric program
(2002)
Nursing staff in forensic psychiatric contexts are
significantly more likely to be the victims of assault-related
incidents than patients. Evidence in the scientific
literature warrants the consideration of interpersonal ...
Strength and risk in incarcerated youth
(2002)
Assessment of delinquent youth typically centers around deficits and pathologies. There is an
emerging consensus that identifying strengths and protective factors is crucial to develop
programs that adequately address ...
Strength-based programming for juvenile offenders
(2002)
Strength-based assessment and intervention directs professionals to identify and build on
the strengths and competencies of youth and their families. Although this strength-based
approach has been used and evaluated ...
Role of social comparison in exposure to athletic media images on body image, mood, and desire to exercise
(2002)
The purpose of this study was to examine the role of social comparison
and the impact of idealized athletic images in the media on body image and mood.
The participants consisted of 90 undergraduate males and 132 ...