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Title: Coronavirus and Inequality: The Rich Get Richer, the Poor Get a Kick in the Behind.
Creator: Hendricks, Vincent F., Dunleavy, Daniel J.
Abstract/Description: A virus does not make distinctions. It just spreads, it just hits. But the ones who are challenged already are getting challenged even more. The richest countries in the world, making up some 13% of the global population, have ahead of time secured 51% of the COVID-19 vaccine. Like with many other societal inequalities, the Matthew effect kicks in concerning the novel coronavirus: “For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance
Date Issued: 2021-02-18
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1613670119_98084ffa, 10.5281/zenodo.4549049
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Title: Social work and the necessity of open access.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J.
Abstract/Description: Access to research and scholarship is essential for the practice of social work and the development of intra- and interdisciplinary knowledge. Therefore “open access” is a necessity for the field of social work to function and thrive. This post explores some of these issues and makes suggestions for how the field may make its knowledge and tools more open. The consequences of this are non-negligible, as greater access will arguably aid in solving society’s most pressing problems.
Date Issued: 2021-01-19
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1610990014_0d171bd0, 10.5281/zenodo.4447502
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Title: Statistical significance under low power: A Gettier case?.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel
Abstract/Description: A brief idea about on philosophy and statistics.
Date Issued: 2020-11-10
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1605828553_5254922b, 10.5281/zenodo.4281535
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Title: Scientific practice in the time of COVID-19: It's time to commit to change.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J., Tennant, Jonathan, Francuzik, Wojciech
Abstract/Description: In order to make progress on society's most pressing problems, we argue that scientists will need to continue to foster the open and transparent research practices taken during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Date Issued: 2020-06-02
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1591199815_e415fb55, 10.5281/zenodo.3873630
Format: Citation

Title: Withdrawal Confounding in Studies of The Pharmacological Management of Substance Use Disorders.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J.
Abstract/Description: Nanopublication on Substance Abuse Clinical Trial Design
Date Issued: 2020-04-27
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1596333966_aecc8325, 10.5281/zenodo.3767449
Format: Citation

Title: Reproducible Social Work Research.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J., Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
Abstract/Description: This syllabus was created as a discussion piece as part of the Research Reproducibility 2020 Conference (Topic: Educating for Reproducibility: Pathways to Research Integrity) at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA on March 17, 2020.
Date Issued: 2020-03-12
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1594049247_923f1468, 10.17605/OSF.IO/PX62B
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Title: Coronavirus as impetus for a lasting change in research culture.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J.
Abstract/Description: The coronavirus outbreak has provoked a dramatic change in research culture. Such changes embody the essence of the scientific enterprise and should be fostered going forward, in order to solve other pressing global problems.
Date Issued: 2020-03-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1583597211_2d1837b4, 10.31235/osf.io/2ryt3
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Title: Pathways To Recidivism For Women Released From Prison: A Mediated Model Of Abuse, Mental Health Issues, And Substance Use.
Creator: Tripodi, Stephen, Pettus-Davis, Carrie, Bender, Kimberly, Fitzgerald, Michael, Renn, Tanya, Kennedy, Stephanie
Abstract/Description: This study uses structural equation modeling to determine whether there are direct and indirect relationships between childhood trauma and recidivism for 230 women from two state prisons in North Carolina. The researchers obtained a random sample from all women scheduled to be released between 30 and 120 days from data collection. Findings indicated that childhood trauma was not significantly related to recidivism for this sample, but there was an indirect relationship with depression being...
Show moreThis study uses structural equation modeling to determine whether there are direct and indirect relationships between childhood trauma and recidivism for 230 women from two state prisons in North Carolina. The researchers obtained a random sample from all women scheduled to be released between 30 and 120 days from data collection. Findings indicated that childhood trauma was not significantly related to recidivism for this sample, but there was an indirect relationship with depression being the intervening variable accounting for the relationship between childhood trauma and recidivism. Results lend support to the importance of addressing incarcerated women's trauma before release, while also assessing for depression and using empirically supported interventions to treat depression when applicable.
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Date Issued: 2019-09-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000479986300001, 10.1177/0093854819867119
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Title: Clinical guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal urgently need updating: Collaboration is key.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J
Abstract/Description: Response to: Davies, J., Read, J., Hengartner, M. P., Cosci, F., Fava, F., Chouinard, G., van Os,J. … Guy, A. (2017). Clinical guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal urgently need updating.BMJ, 365: l2238 doi: 10.1136/bmj.l2238
Date Issued: 2019-06-14
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1565028337_13887010
Format: Citation

Title: Clinical guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal urgently need updating: Collaboration is key.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J
Abstract/Description: Response to Davies et al. (2019).
Date Issued: 2019-06-14
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1565029087_adab2247, 10.1136/bmj.l2238
Format: Citation

Title: Field Training Experiences Of Child Welfare Workers: Implications For Supervision And Field Education.
Creator: Radey, Melissa, Schelbe, Lisa, King, Erin A.
Abstract/Description: Given social workers' essential connection to child welfare work and the importance of field day training to both worker retention and client wellbeing, this study used a theories of transfer framework and qualitative interviews with newly-hired workers to examine their field day training experiences including the value workers placed on them and the conditions that facilitated successful learning. From a statewide sample of newly-hired child welfare workers (N=1501), participants (N=38) were...
Show moreGiven social workers' essential connection to child welfare work and the importance of field day training to both worker retention and client wellbeing, this study used a theories of transfer framework and qualitative interviews with newly-hired workers to examine their field day training experiences including the value workers placed on them and the conditions that facilitated successful learning. From a statewide sample of newly-hired child welfare workers (N=1501), participants (N=38) were randomly selected to participate in telephone interviews. Almost 50% had positive, meaningful experiences, 40% did not, and the remaining had mixed experiences. Those with positive experiences generally felt that field days exposed them to critical, realistic job content while those with negative experiences felt frustrated that they received incomplete training and wasted time in agency offices without guidance. Congruent with the theories of transfer framework, meaningful field days depended upon the level of: (1) integration of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom with practice; (2) structure; (3) functioning in disrupted environments; and (4) engagement between newly-hired workers and certified workers. Notwithstanding complex work responsibilities and pressured environments, training efforts could benefit from recognizing the need for coordinated integration of classroom and field training content and providing the time necessary for certified workers and newly-hired workers to partner and review training content in a supportive environment.
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Date Issued: 2019-03-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000459039100015, 10.1007/s10615-018-0669-2
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Title: The Effects Of Child And Adult Victimization On Psychological Distress: A Mediated Structural Equation Modeling Analysis.
Creator: Dishon-Brown, Amanda, Golder, Seana, Renn, Tanya, Logan, T. K., Higgins, George E.
Abstract/Description: Justice-involved women experience significantly higher rates of victimization and psychological distress, and these experiences place women at greater risk of initial and ongoing involvement in the criminal justice system. This research explored the relationship between victimization, the hypothesized mediators (social support and coping), and psychological distress among a sample of 406 victimized women on probation/parole. Results of the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were significant...
Show moreJustice-involved women experience significantly higher rates of victimization and psychological distress, and these experiences place women at greater risk of initial and ongoing involvement in the criminal justice system. This research explored the relationship between victimization, the hypothesized mediators (social support and coping), and psychological distress among a sample of 406 victimized women on probation/parole. Results of the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were significant and indicated a partial mediation model (74%) with both direct and indirect effects. Based upon the results of this research, implications and future research are explored regarding gender-responsive practices for this population.
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Date Issued: 2019
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000498118000001, 10.1177/1077801219885183
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Title: Helping Students Cope With Adversity: The Influence Of A Web-based Intervention On Students' Self-efficacy And Intentions To Use Wellness-related Resources.
Creator: Ray, Elizabeth C., Arpan, Laura, Oehme, Karen, Perko, Ann, Clark, James
Abstract/Description: Objective: To investigate the effects of an online wellness intervention on college students' self-efficacy, intentions to seek help, general resilience and whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) act as a moderating variable. Participants: Three-hundred and eighty-two undergraduate students. Method: Students were assigned to two conditions: treatment or control. The treatment group participated in an online intervention designed to enhance student wellness, the control group did not....
Show moreObjective: To investigate the effects of an online wellness intervention on college students' self-efficacy, intentions to seek help, general resilience and whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) act as a moderating variable. Participants: Three-hundred and eighty-two undergraduate students. Method: Students were assigned to two conditions: treatment or control. The treatment group participated in an online intervention designed to enhance student wellness, the control group did not. Both groups completed an online questionnaire. Results: Students exposed to the intervention reported greater self-efficacy, a higher likelihood to engage in self-help activities and greater intention to use campus resources. Additionally, among students with more ACEs, those who were exposed to the site were more likely to recommend resources. Conclusion: The online intervention presented here may be an effective tool to reduce barriers for students seeking help for mental health and may increase student wellness.
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Date Issued: 2019
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000495195200001, 10.1080/07448481.2019.1679818
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Title: Psychological Distress Among Low-income Mothers: The Role Of Public And Private Safety Nets.
Creator: Radey, Melissa, McWey, Lenore, Cui, Ming
Abstract/Description: Poverty is linked with a host of negative outcomes. Approximately one-third of unmarried mothers and their children live in poverty in the United States. Public and private supports have the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of poverty; however, these supports may be unstable over time. The purpose of this study was to determine public and private safety net configurations of low-income mothers longitudinally and test linkages between safety net configurations and maternal...
Show morePoverty is linked with a host of negative outcomes. Approximately one-third of unmarried mothers and their children live in poverty in the United States. Public and private supports have the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of poverty; however, these supports may be unstable over time. The purpose of this study was to determine public and private safety net configurations of low-income mothers longitudinally and test linkages between safety net configurations and maternal psychological distress. Using longitudinal data from the Welfare, Children, Families project conducted in 1999, 2001, and 2005 (n = 1,987), results of multilevel models of change indicated that less than one-half of low-income mothers used public assistance and had private support at any one point. Safety net configurations and psychological distress levels changed over time with deterioration occurring more than improvement, and private safety net availability offered protection from psychological distress. These findings can be used to inform family support services and highlight the need to augment public assistance programs with services aimed to also address maternal psychological well-being and social support. Doing so can be a means of improving the public and private safety nets and outcomes of vulnerable families.
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Date Issued: 2019
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000501392600001, 10.1080/03630242.2019.1700586
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Title: Acculturation Factors Related to Obesity of Latino American Men Nationwide.
Creator: Ai, Amy L, Appel, Hoa B, Lee, Jungup
Abstract/Description: Obesity is a public health epidemic, particularly among underrepresented populations. With a large proportion of immigrants, Latino Americans comprise the largest minority population in the United States. This study examined the association of acculturation factors with obesity among Latino American men ( n = 1,127) using the National Latino and Asian American Study. The result identified two acculturation-related factors (being U.S.-born and living in the United States for the longest period...
Show moreObesity is a public health epidemic, particularly among underrepresented populations. With a large proportion of immigrants, Latino Americans comprise the largest minority population in the United States. This study examined the association of acculturation factors with obesity among Latino American men ( n = 1,127) using the National Latino and Asian American Study. The result identified two acculturation-related factors (being U.S.-born and living in the United States for the longest period/5-10 years) as positive correlates. In contrast, a different study on obesity in Latino American women demonstrated discrimination, but not the above factors, as significant correlates. The men's pattern suggests that the Hispanic/Latino paradox might have greater implications for men with respect to weight issues. Furthermore, Mexican American and Other Latino American men presented a greater likelihood of being obese than Cuban and Puerto Rican men. The findings, if replicated in prospective research, suggest the need for gender- and ethnic-specific intervention for obesity in Latino American men, particularly for the largest subgroup, Mexican Americans.
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Date Issued: 2018-09-01
Identifier: FSU_pmch_27283432, 10.1177/1557988316653182, PMC6142145, 27283432, 27283432, 1557988316653182
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Title: Informal Support Among Low-income Mothers: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Creator: Radey, Melissa
Abstract/Description: The vulnerability and instability of low-income mothers situated in a context with a weak public safety net make informal social support one of few options many low-income mothers have to meet basic needs. This systematic review examines (a) social support as an empirical construct, (b) the restricted availability of one important aspect of social support—informal perceived support, hereafter informal support—among low-income mothers, (c) the role of informal support in maternal, economic,...
Show moreThe vulnerability and instability of low-income mothers situated in a context with a weak public safety net make informal social support one of few options many low-income mothers have to meet basic needs. This systematic review examines (a) social support as an empirical construct, (b) the restricted availability of one important aspect of social support—informal perceived support, hereafter informal support—among low-income mothers, (c) the role of informal support in maternal, economic, parenting, and child outcomes, (d) the aspects of informal support that influence its effects, and (e) directions for future research. Traditional systematic review methods resulted in an appraisal of 65 articles published between January 1996 and May 2017. Findings indicated that informal support is least available among mothers most in need. Informal support provides some protection from psychological distress, economic hardship, poor parenting practices, and poor child outcomes. To promote informal support and its benefits among low-income families, future research can advance knowledge by defining the quintessential characteristics of informal support, identifying instruments to capture these characteristics, and providing the circumstances in which support can be most beneficial to maternal and child well-being. Consistent measurement and increased understanding of informal support and its nuances can inform intervention design and delivery to strengthen vulnerable mothers’ informal support perceptions thereby improving individual and family outcomes.
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Date Issued: 2018-08-13
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1542639460_168251ba, 10.1007/s10826-018-1223-0
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Title: Psychometric evaluation of the multidimensional co-parenting scale for dissolved relationships.
Creator: Ferraro, A., Lucier-Greer, M., Oehme, K.
Abstract/Description: Instruments that assess parenting behavior after divorce have largely focused on the domains of general support of and conflict in co-parenting. This paper introduces and validates a measurement tool that provides a more nuanced perspective of the quality of co-parenting behaviors, the Multidimensional Co-Parenting Scale for Dissolved Relationships (MCS-DR). Participants were divorced or currently divorcing parents recruited through a Qualtrics panel (N = 569) to take a university-sponsored,...
Show moreInstruments that assess parenting behavior after divorce have largely focused on the domains of general support of and conflict in co-parenting. This paper introduces and validates a measurement tool that provides a more nuanced perspective of the quality of co-parenting behaviors, the Multidimensional Co-Parenting Scale for Dissolved Relationships (MCS-DR). Participants were divorced or currently divorcing parents recruited through a Qualtrics panel (N = 569) to take a university-sponsored, state-approved curriculum, “Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce” and respond to a series of surveys about their experiences in the divorce process. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the underlying factor structure of the initial measurement item pool, which consisted of 48 items. From this, a four factor model emerged, consisting of 23 items; one additional item was removed following tests of measurement equivalence as a function of gender suggesting a final measure which consisted of 22 items across the four subscales. Those subscales include: Overt Conflict, Support, Self-Controlled Covert Conflict, and Externally-Controlled Covert Conflict. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the four factor structure of the MCS-DR. The dimensions of Support and Overt Conflict demonstrate concurrent validity with an existing measure used in the literature on post-divorce co-parenting. Educators and clinicians may find this newly developed scale useful in helping parents identify their strengths and challenges in post-divorce functioning for the well-being of their children. Implications for the field are also discussed in relation to legislatively and judicially mandated divorce classes in many states.
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Date Issued: 2018-06-15
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1537804382_041a6bde, 10.1007/s10826-018-1124-2
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Title: Rational Antidepressant Use.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel
Date Issued: 2018-06-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000432593400010, 10.1192/bjb.2018.33
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Title: Rational antidepressant use.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel
Date Issued: 2018-06-01
Identifier: FSU_pmch_30023078, 10.1192/bjb.2018.33, PMC6048736, 30023078, 30023078, 00033
Format: Citation

Title: Improving Kindergarten Students' Writing Outcomes Using Peer-assisted Strategies.
Creator: Puranik, Cynthia S., Petscher, Yaacov, Al Otaiba, Stephanie, Lemons, Christopher J.
Abstract/Description: The primary focus of this study was to determine the feasibility of teacher implementation of peer-assisted writing strategies (PAWS) in improving the writing outcomes of kindergarten children. Six classrooms were recruited, and 3 were randomly assigned to the experimental condition. Results indicated that the content, length, and formatting of the lessons were adequate for the teachers to deliver the lessons with fidelity. Students enjoyed PAWS, as reflected in the end-of-the-year surveys....
Show moreThe primary focus of this study was to determine the feasibility of teacher implementation of peer-assisted writing strategies (PAWS) in improving the writing outcomes of kindergarten children. Six classrooms were recruited, and 3 were randomly assigned to the experimental condition. Results indicated that the content, length, and formatting of the lessons were adequate for the teachers to deliver the lessons with fidelity. Students enjoyed PAWS, as reflected in the end-of-the-year surveys. Statistically significant differences between the experimental and control classrooms were noted for punctuation and sentence writing quality. In addition, preliminary results with our small sample size suggest that differences in writing performance between the PAWS and control classrooms were moderated by school type. In the medium-performing schools, differences between pre- and posttest scores were statistically significant for alphabet-writing fluency, punctuation, and sentence and essay curriculum-based writing measures, with effect sizes ranging from 0.69 to 1.96.
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Date Issued: 2018-06-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000432919700007
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Title: The Impact of Training Videos on Attitudes About Parenting After Divorce.
Creator: Ferraro, A.J., Oehme, K., Bruker, M., Arpan, L., Opel, A.
Abstract/Description: Many U.S. states require divorcing parents to take divorce education classes to educate them about the impact of divorce on parents and children. As educators, psychiatrists, social workers, and others create these classes, it is important to evaluate what elements of the curriculum are effective and aid parents in achieving targeted outcomes. Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce (https://coparenting.fsu.edu) is a free online divorce education course that focuses on issues such as the...
Show moreMany U.S. states require divorcing parents to take divorce education classes to educate them about the impact of divorce on parents and children. As educators, psychiatrists, social workers, and others create these classes, it is important to evaluate what elements of the curriculum are effective and aid parents in achieving targeted outcomes. Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce (https://coparenting.fsu.edu) is a free online divorce education course that focuses on issues such as the emotional and legal impact of divorce, conflict reduction, skills and strategies for parental cooperation, and family transitions. The course also includes five videos covering a variety of topics including examples of both negative and positive parental behavior, testimonials from children, parents discussing the impact of their own divorces, and experts teaching parents about the importance of co-parenting. Pilot testing of the videos and the overall course impact with divorcing parents (n = 218) suggested that parents' evaluations of the videos' utility were significantly related to the positive change in their perceptions of their relationship with their former spouse, their attitudes toward post-divorce parenting, and their child-focused attitudes. Implications for practitioners who design or provide divorce education to parents are discussed, especially regarding video utility, content, and quality.
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Date Issued: 2018-05-04
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1537804804_87728b79, 10.1080/10502556.2018.1466253
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Title: Social Work and Coercion.
Creator: Gomory, Tomi, Dunleavy, Daniel
Abstract/Description: Social work is perhaps most distinctive for its clear and outspoken commitment toward improving the well-being of society's vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, while still emphasizing the importance of respecting and defending personal rights and freedoms. Though there is a fundamental necessity for coercion, or its threat, for eliciting civil social behavior in a well-functioning society, it is professionally and ethically imperative that social workers make explicit our rationales for,...
Show moreSocial work is perhaps most distinctive for its clear and outspoken commitment toward improving the well-being of society's vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, while still emphasizing the importance of respecting and defending personal rights and freedoms. Though there is a fundamental necessity for coercion, or its threat, for eliciting civil social behavior in a well-functioning society, it is professionally and ethically imperative that social workers make explicit our rationales for, justifications of, and the evidence used to support or reject coercive practices in our work. Social work's engagement with coercion inevitably entails the ethical and social policy arguments for and against its use, as shown in a review of the empirical evidence regarding its impact on the professions' clients, exemplified by three domains: (1) child welfare, (2) mental health, and (3) addictions. Recommendations for future improvements involve balancing the potential for harm against the benefits of coercive actions.
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Date Issued: 2018-05-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1527181123_b916c907, 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.1264
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Title: Rational Antidepressant Use.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J
Abstract/Description: Response to Moncrieff (2018)
Date Issued: 2018-02-08
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1565028600_3fbbc230, https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2018.33
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Title: Comparing Reputation versus h-index Rankings of Doctoral Programs.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Carter, Tyler E, Osteen, Philip, Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: Objective: This study builds on previous investigations on the scholarship of social work faculty using h -index (i.e., citation analysis). The purpose of the study was to compare two methods of determining the excellence of social work doctoral programs. Methods: This study compared the rankings in 75 social work doctoral programs using h -index versus the U. S. News and World Report (USNWR) rankings. The accuracy of predicting scholarly productivity from USNWR rankings was determined by...
Show moreObjective: This study builds on previous investigations on the scholarship of social work faculty using h -index (i.e., citation analysis). The purpose of the study was to compare two methods of determining the excellence of social work doctoral programs. Methods: This study compared the rankings in 75 social work doctoral programs using h -index versus the U. S. News and World Report (USNWR) rankings. The accuracy of predicting scholarly productivity from USNWR rankings was determined by joint membership in the same quantile block. Information on the USNWR rankings, h -index, years of experience, academic rank, and gender of faculty were collected to better understand differences in rankings. Regression analysis was used in creating a predictive model. Results: Only 25% of USNWR rankings accurately predicted which programs would have their reputation and scholarly productivity in the same rating block. Over 44% of the programs had reputations in a higher block than their scholarly productivity. USNWR regression model showed that program size and age were the biggest predictors of high rankings. The h-index model showed that the regional location of the program accounted for the most variance followed by size and age. Conclusions: For many programs, reputation and scholarly productivity coincide. Other programs have markedly different results between the two ranking systems. Mean program h-indices are the best predictor of USNWR rankings. For the most part, the two models have similar regression results although reputation rankings are more predicted by the size of the program than other variables. The greatest source of variance for productivity rankings is the regional location of the programs. Caution should be used in making statements about inclusion in the “top 10” or “top 20” programs. Key words: h-index, USNWR rankings, bibliometric comparisons, social work program rankings, quality of doctoral programs.
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Date Issued: 2018-01-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1520360937_7b8c17df, 10.1108/JARHE-08-2017-0096
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Title: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Building College Students' Resilience.
Creator: Oehme, Karen, Perko, Ann, Clark, James, Ray, Elizabeth C, Arpan, Laura, Bradley, Lyndi
Abstract/Description: Resilience is a dynamic process of positive adaptation within the context of significant adversity. As colleges grapple with high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among students, many seek new ways to improve students’ resilience. This paper describes the development of a new psychoeducational universal prevention resilience program (https://strong.fsu.edu) designed to complement existing mental health services at a large public university. Serving a diverse population of 42,000...
Show moreResilience is a dynamic process of positive adaptation within the context of significant adversity. As colleges grapple with high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among students, many seek new ways to improve students’ resilience. This paper describes the development of a new psychoeducational universal prevention resilience program (https://strong.fsu.edu) designed to complement existing mental health services at a large public university. Serving a diverse population of 42,000 students, the new online program is designed to strengthen student coping skills, to inform students how trauma can affect mental and behavioral health, and to increase students’ connections to each other and to campus resources. It uses an iterative applied science approach grounded in the theory of resilience and stress research. It also adapts empirical information and data to a broader social work perspective in a manner responsive to trauma, media usage of Generation Z and young millennials, and the realities of campus environmental stressors.
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1547740904_b89bb871, 10.1080/23761407.2018.1533503
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Title: Proposing a Population-Specific Intervention Approach to Treat Trauma Among Men During and After Incarceration.
Creator: Pettus-Davis, Carrie, Renn, Tanya, Lacasse, Jeffrey R., Motley, Robert
Abstract/Description: A significant treatment gap exists for incarcerated men with lifetime traumatic experiences. A small research base for trauma interventions for incarcerated women is emerging, but incarcerated men have largely been ignored. Men comprise 90% of the incarcerated population and are at the greatest risk to be re-arrested for a new crime after release. One of the most overlooked, but highly influential factors in poor post-release outcomes of formerly incarcerated men is unaddressed symptoms...
Show moreA significant treatment gap exists for incarcerated men with lifetime traumatic experiences. A small research base for trauma interventions for incarcerated women is emerging, but incarcerated men have largely been ignored. Men comprise 90% of the incarcerated population and are at the greatest risk to be re-arrested for a new crime after release. One of the most overlooked, but highly influential factors in poor post-release outcomes of formerly incarcerated men is unaddressed symptoms resulting from lifetime traumatic experiences. Studies of incarcerated men report up to 98% have had at least one lifetime traumatic experience–many have experienced multiple traumas. With nearly 600,000 men releasing from incarceration each year, there is an urgent need to develop targeted interventions for incarcerated men. We aim to advance the field toward gender specific and incarceration responsive trauma intervention approaches. We build on existing empirically supported trauma treatment models and propose a phased intervention approach to trauma treatment that is responsive to the unique context of incarcerationof menand men’s reentry to communities. We offer an intervention approach to guide trauma treatment research and practice innovations. We build into the model key empirically supported treatment ingredients in a way that we propose is most sensitive to the stages of reentry (i.e., release from incarceration back to communities). We conclude with critical next steps needed to advance the practice and research of implementing transitional trauma treatment for incarcerated men nearing release. Keywords:Men; Incarceration; Reentry; Trauma; Intervention; Treatment; Prison
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1526034755_e320ca74, 10.1037/men0000171
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Title: Physical Custody Reconsidered: Examining Measurement Equivalence Across Dimensions of Post-Divorce Co-Parenting.
Creator: Ferraro, A.J., Lucier-Greer, M., Oehme, K., Dalton, H.
Abstract/Description: For parents of minor children, the co-parenting relationship is often a highly salient yet volatile aspect of post-divorce life. The nature of this relationship is also dependent upon the greater social context, particularly those aspects that facilitate or constrain interactions between parents. This study evaluates four dimensions of co-parenting behaviors among a sample of recently divorced and divorcing parents (N = 396) and tests for measurement equivalence across physical custody...
Show moreFor parents of minor children, the co-parenting relationship is often a highly salient yet volatile aspect of post-divorce life. The nature of this relationship is also dependent upon the greater social context, particularly those aspects that facilitate or constrain interactions between parents. This study evaluates four dimensions of co-parenting behaviors among a sample of recently divorced and divorcing parents (N = 396) and tests for measurement equivalence across physical custody arrangements. Item functioning was determined to be empirically similar for nonresident parents and parents with shared physical custody, so post-hoc tests were conducted comparing a combined group of these parents with a group of resident parents. Results indicated that covert conflictual behaviors falling within the exclusive control of the individual functioned similar across physical custody arrangements. Co-parental support, overt forms of conflict, and covert conflict that fell outside the control of the individual differed at a mean-level. As such, there is discussion of co-parenting under particular contextual conditions and the potential impact of those conditions on child well-being.
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1550265053_448e1a96
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Title: What do EMS professionals know about human trafficking? An exploratory study.
Creator: Donnelly, E. A., Oehme, K., Barris, D. E., Melvin, R.
Abstract/Description: Introduction: Human trafficking has gained attention as a major human rights concern, yet little is known about the awareness of human trafficking among Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. This is a significant concern; EMS professionals may be uniquely equipped to intervene with victims of trafficking. To address this gap, this study assessed the familiarity with and attitudes about trafficking in EMS professionals. Methods: An anonymous online survey assessed whether respondents...
Show moreIntroduction: Human trafficking has gained attention as a major human rights concern, yet little is known about the awareness of human trafficking among Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. This is a significant concern; EMS professionals may be uniquely equipped to intervene with victims of trafficking. To address this gap, this study assessed the familiarity with and attitudes about trafficking in EMS professionals. Methods: An anonymous online survey assessed whether respondents had previous trafficking training, if they endorsed myths related to trafficking, recognized indicators of trafficking, and the awareness of how to report suspected trafficking. A total of n = 244 EMS professionals completed the survey. Results: Less than half of respondents reporting received training in human trafficking. Respondents who completed training were significantly less likely to endorse myths about trafficking and were able to identify indicators of trafficking more frequently. Previous training did not influence preferred avenues for reporting trafficking. Implications: To address the identified gaps, a detailed description of training is outlined, including governmental data, myths about trafficking, warning signs of trafficking, and suggestions for a trauma-informed approach to interacting with suspected victims. Operationalizing these findings, the research team created a free interactive training on human trafficking for EMS professionals (https://dvmedtraining.csw.fsu.edu/training/ems/).
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1537293906_667288c5, 10.1080/23322705.2018.1501258
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Title: Identifying Children at Risk for Language Impairment or Dyslexia With Group-Administered Measures.
Creator: Adlof, Suzanne M, Scoggins, Joanna, Brazendale, Allison, Babb, Spencer, Petscher, Yaacov
Abstract/Description: The study aims to determine whether brief, group-administered screening measures can reliably identify second-grade children at risk for language impairment (LI) or dyslexia and to examine the degree to which parents of affected children were aware of their children's difficulties. Participants (N = 381) completed screening tasks and assessments of word reading, oral language, and nonverbal intelligence. Their parents completed questionnaires that inquired about reading and language...
Show moreThe study aims to determine whether brief, group-administered screening measures can reliably identify second-grade children at risk for language impairment (LI) or dyslexia and to examine the degree to which parents of affected children were aware of their children's difficulties. Participants (N = 381) completed screening tasks and assessments of word reading, oral language, and nonverbal intelligence. Their parents completed questionnaires that inquired about reading and language development. Despite considerable overlap in the children meeting criteria for LI and dyslexia, many children exhibited problems in only one domain. The combined screening tasks reliably identified children at risk for either LI or dyslexia (area under the curve = 0.842), but they were more accurate at identifying risk for dyslexia than LI. Parents of children with LI and/or dyslexia were frequently unaware of their children's difficulties. Parents of children with LI but good word reading skills were the least likely of all impairment groups to report concerns or prior receipt of speech, language, or reading services. Group-administered screens can identify children at risk of LI and/or dyslexia with good classification accuracy and in less time than individually administered measures. More research is needed to improve the identification of children with LI who display good word reading skills.
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Date Issued: 2017-12-20
Identifier: FSU_pmch_29222567, 10.1044/2017_JSLHR-L-16-0473, PMC5962925, 29222567, 29222567, 2666238
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Title: Incarcerated Women’s Experiences and Perceptions of Participating in Research.
Creator: Schelbe, Lisa, Hardwick, Amanda, Wilfong, Ashley N, Hanifin, Cynthia E, Tripodi, Stephen J, Pettus-Davis, Carrie
Abstract/Description: Background: The research process within prisons has largely considered researchers’ perspectives. Only one known study explicitly examined incarcerated persons’ perceptions and no known studies have explored incarcerated persons’ experiences with research on sensitive topics. This study examines incarcerated women’s experiences with participating in research on victimization. Methods: A thematic analysis was conducted on responses to open-ended questions about participating in a research...
Show moreBackground: The research process within prisons has largely considered researchers’ perspectives. Only one known study explicitly examined incarcerated persons’ perceptions and no known studies have explored incarcerated persons’ experiences with research on sensitive topics. This study examines incarcerated women’s experiences with participating in research on victimization. Methods: A thematic analysis was conducted on responses to open-ended questions about participating in a research study from 227 women in two prisons who participated in a study about victimization. Results: Women prisoners were overwhelming positive about participating in the research study with the vast majority willing to participate in a future study. Participants believed participating in the study provided opportunities for them to share their story, heal, reflect, grow, and help others. Some women mentioned that discussing certain topics created uncomfortable emotions and memories. Conclusion: Participants perceived benefits of participating in research. Implications for research in prisons are presented.
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Date Issued: 2017-12-15
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1531492776_eb4c0be0, 10.1177/0306624X17747173
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Title: Withdrawal of unnecessary antidepressant medication: Current prospects and future directions.
Creator: Dunleavy, Daniel J
Abstract/Description: Response to Eveleigh et al 2017
Date Issued: 2017-12-13
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1565029347_9baa61d9
Format: Citation

Title: Florida State University's Institute for Family Violence Studies.
Creator: Oehme, K.
Abstract/Description: This article outlines the role of the Institute for Family Violence Studies (IFVS) within the Florida State University College of Social Work in navigating issues intersecting social work and the law (https://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/). By developing comprehensive state and national trainings for unique populations and conducting interdisciplinary research, the IFVS promotes public policy that benefits healthy families and decreases family and intimate partner violence. The crucial role of staff...
Show moreThis article outlines the role of the Institute for Family Violence Studies (IFVS) within the Florida State University College of Social Work in navigating issues intersecting social work and the law (https://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/). By developing comprehensive state and national trainings for unique populations and conducting interdisciplinary research, the IFVS promotes public policy that benefits healthy families and decreases family and intimate partner violence. The crucial role of staff and students, the IFVS’s collaborative alliances, and funding sources are highlighted. Projects such as the Clearinghouse on Supervised Visitation, the National Prevention Toolkit on Officer-Involved Domestic Violence, Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce, and the LGBTQ Family Life Project are described. Plans for future projects, as well as other new avenues for research, are summarized.
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Date Issued: 2017-12-11
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1537804859_b5d28fba, 10.1080/23761407.2017.1403404
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Title: Characterization of Stress in Low-Income, Inner-City Mothers of Children with Poorly Controlled Asthma.
Creator: Bellin, Melissa H, Collins, Kathryn S, Osteen, Philip, Kub, Joan, Bollinger, Mary Elizabeth, Newsome, Angelica, Lewis-Land, Cassie, Butz, Arlene M
Abstract/Description: The goal of this longitudinal analysis was to characterize factors associated with the experience of life stress in low-income, inner-city mothers of minority children with high-risk asthma.Participants (n = 276) reported on family demographics, child asthma control and healthcare utilization, social support, contemporary life difficulties (housing, finances, violence exposure) measured by the validated Crisis in Family Systems scale, and daily stress. Latent growth curve modeling examined...
Show moreThe goal of this longitudinal analysis was to characterize factors associated with the experience of life stress in low-income, inner-city mothers of minority children with high-risk asthma.Participants (n = 276) reported on family demographics, child asthma control and healthcare utilization, social support, contemporary life difficulties (housing, finances, violence exposure) measured by the validated Crisis in Family Systems scale, and daily stress. Latent growth curve modeling examined predictors of life stress across 12 months as a function of home and community difficulties, asthma-specific factors, and social support. Mothers were primarily single (73%), unemployed (55%), and living in extreme poverty with most (73%) reporting an annual family income <$20,000 (73%). The children were young (mean age = 5.59, SD = 2.17), African-American (96%), and had poorly controlled asthma (94%) at study enrollment. Higher daily stress was associated with financial difficulties, safety concerns in the home and community, and housing problems. Access to social support was consistently related to reduced stress. The only asthma-specific factor associated with life stress was healthcare utilization, with more emergency services for asthma related to higher daily stress. Findings underscore the clinical significance of assessing diverse home and community stressors and social support in low-income, inner-city caregivers of children with poorly controlled asthma.
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Date Issued: 2017-12-01
Identifier: FSU_pmch_28560612, 10.1007/s11524-017-0162-1, PMC5722723, 28560612, 28560612, 10.1007/s11524-017-0162-1
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Title: Promoting First- generation College Students’ Mental Wellbeing: Student Perceptions of an Academic Enrichment Program.
Creator: Becker, Martin Swanbrow, Schelbe, Lisa, Romano, Kelly, Spinelli, Carmella
Abstract/Description: Introduction: Academic enrichment programs seek to address the challenges first-generation students face, but research tends to focus on academic outcomes. This study investigates first-generation students’ perceptions of how a program addresses their mental wellbeing. Methods: Twenty-five undergraduate students enrolled in an academic enrichment program participated in focus groups and interviews. Results: A thematic analysis of the focus groups and interviews revealed that students reported...
Show moreIntroduction: Academic enrichment programs seek to address the challenges first-generation students face, but research tends to focus on academic outcomes. This study investigates first-generation students’ perceptions of how a program addresses their mental wellbeing. Methods: Twenty-five undergraduate students enrolled in an academic enrichment program participated in focus groups and interviews. Results: A thematic analysis of the focus groups and interviews revealed that students reported the program promoted their mental wellbeing by helping them to feel cared for; cultivating a sense of belonging; preventing and remediating distress; and becoming resilient. Discussion: Implications for promoting mental wellbeing are discussed.
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Date Issued: 2017-11-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505835774_4d5d9b99, 10.1353/csd.2017.0092
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Title: Online Financial Therapy.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Williams, Jaclyn M., Richards, Kristin V., Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: This article discusses a case study implementing a manualized financial therapy intervention in an online setting. The benefits of financial therapy are discussed, and the pros and cons of online therapy are contrasted. A description the intervention is provided. At the conclusion of the intervention, the client and other family members reported satisfaction with this form of therapy. Using financial therapy in an online format may help reduce the service barriers that are often encountered...
Show moreThis article discusses a case study implementing a manualized financial therapy intervention in an online setting. The benefits of financial therapy are discussed, and the pros and cons of online therapy are contrasted. A description the intervention is provided. At the conclusion of the intervention, the client and other family members reported satisfaction with this form of therapy. Using financial therapy in an online format may help reduce the service barriers that are often encountered by requiring therapy sessions to be conducted in-person, thus providing wider access to low-income clients who are most in need of these types of interventions.
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Date Issued: 2017-10-12
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1495029365_60d33cf3, https://doi.org/10.1080/08975353.2017.1368812
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Title: Responsive Engagement in Mental Health Services for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood.
Creator: Piel, Megan Hayes, Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
Abstract/Description: As youth near the transition to adulthood and aging out of the foster care system, exposure to stress increases, especially for youth who have less than adequate support systems. Although mental health problems among foster youth often continue into adulthood, service use decreases dramatically within a year of turning 18. Understanding how foster youth experience mental health services as they transition from care provides social workers and other mental health professionals important...
Show moreAs youth near the transition to adulthood and aging out of the foster care system, exposure to stress increases, especially for youth who have less than adequate support systems. Although mental health problems among foster youth often continue into adulthood, service use decreases dramatically within a year of turning 18. Understanding how foster youth experience mental health services as they transition from care provides social workers and other mental health professionals important insight and specific, targetable strategies. This study sought to explore what situations were helpful in supporting mental health as foster youth transitioned to adulthood. Focus groups and interviews with former foster youth and professionals informed the development of a quantitative instrument, which was used to identify the most intense and frequently encountered situations former foster youth experienced. Findings indicate the most helpful situations were those in which professionals and mentors were responsive and flexible to their individual needs and trusted their ability to make decisions. Supportive adults who honored their choices and collaborated in decision-making were also helpful. Engaging, empowering, and partnering with transition-age youth from a strengths-based perspective may increase the likelihood of positive mental health outcomes for this population.
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Date Issued: 2017-07-27
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1491662788, 10.1080/10522158.2017.1348115
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Title: The Solving Problems in Everyday Living (SPIEL) Model: Towards a De-medicalized, Education-Based Approach to "Mental Health.".
Creator: Gomory, Tomi, Dunleavy, Daniel J., Lieber, Angela S.
Abstract/Description: We argue that human existential pain and threat may usefully be helped by a noncoercive educational approach that also resonates with many interpersonally focused psychological approaches, rather than by the widely touted current medical model of “mental health” treatment (using psychoactive drugs and supportive psychotherapy). First the “progress” leading to the latest DSM is briefly reviewed, highlighting the scientific limitations of the medical model. Next, an educational model of self...
Show moreWe argue that human existential pain and threat may usefully be helped by a noncoercive educational approach that also resonates with many interpersonally focused psychological approaches, rather than by the widely touted current medical model of “mental health” treatment (using psychoactive drugs and supportive psychotherapy). First the “progress” leading to the latest DSM is briefly reviewed, highlighting the scientific limitations of the medical model. Next, an educational model of self-understanding and change, based on Popper’s fallibilism, Freire’s critical pedagogy, and Miller’s Feedback-Informed Treatment is explicated. Finally, some options for funding and testing the model are discussed. We hope this offers mental health clinicians another important alternative to conceptualize the helping encounter to ameliorate personal problems in living.
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Date Issued: 2017-07-24
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1501616813_63d2bb78, 10.1177/0022167817722430
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Title: Learning, Negotiating, and Surviving in Child Welfare: Social Capitalitalization Among Recently-hired Workers.
Creator: Radey, Melissa, Schelbe, Lisa, Spinelli, Carmella L.
Abstract/Description: In the child welfare workplace, accessible relationships and support, though understudied, are vital to worker success. Using telephone interviews with a statewide sample of recently-hired, frontline workers (N = 38), this study applied a social capital framework to consider support functionality or capitalization. Findings highlight that although nearly all workers recognized the importance of instrumental and expressive support, many workers did not capitalize on support. Agencies may...
Show moreIn the child welfare workplace, accessible relationships and support, though understudied, are vital to worker success. Using telephone interviews with a statewide sample of recently-hired, frontline workers (N = 38), this study applied a social capital framework to consider support functionality or capitalization. Findings highlight that although nearly all workers recognized the importance of instrumental and expressive support, many workers did not capitalize on support. Agencies may benefit from an atmosphere focused on collective interests rather than individual survival. Policy can promote supportive atmospheres through providing agencies with the ability and time to foster recently-hired workers’ skills.
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Date Issued: 2017-06-20
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1506004614_04e77df8, 10.1080/15548732.2017.1328380
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Title: Evaluating effectiveness of abstinence education.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Panisch, Lisa S., Malespin, Thallia, Pereira, Maria da Graca
Abstract/Description: Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of an abstinence education program that was sensitive to federally mandated curriculum and measures. Methods: The intervention was delivered to 5,772 middle school and high school students. Effectiveness was assessed 10 by a measure that was anchored on A-H themes, which are components of federally mandated curricular components of abstinence education. To better understand the relationship of different variables and determine the significance of...
Show morePurpose: This study examined the effectiveness of an abstinence education program that was sensitive to federally mandated curriculum and measures. Methods: The intervention was delivered to 5,772 middle school and high school students. Effectiveness was assessed 10 by a measure that was anchored on A-H themes, which are components of federally mandated curricular components of abstinence education. To better understand the relationship of different variables and determine the significance of student’s improvements on the A-H measure scores, the ANCOVA was used with the pretest score 15 and age as covariates and the use of gender and ethnicity as fixed factors in the analysis. Results: While controlling for the effects of the pretest, the analyses showed that age and gender were main effects but that ethnicity did not prove to be related to the outcome scores. Results demonstrated that the effectiveness of the program 20 decreased as adolescent boys aged. There were no significant interactions in the gender and ethnicity variables. Conclusions: The findings of this study will be beneficial to program developers in understanding what variations and demographics are most receptive to this particular abstinence-only education model. Further studies in 25 this area are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of currently available programs.
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Date Issued: 2017-06-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1498264506_4d5bdf13, DOI:10.1080/23761407.2017.1340860
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Title: A dialogue about the U.S. dialogue on mental health: Exploring the nature, scope, and implications of the conversation.
Creator: Hess, Jacob Z., Decker, Anna, Lacasse, Jeffrey Raymond, Foster, Mark
Abstract/Description: With all the emphasis on having more conversation about mental health, remarkably little attention has been paid to how exactly we want to be having it. In what follows, we review five areas about which sharp differences currently exist: (1) Biology – how are physiological contributors to mental distress being framed? (2) Symptoms – how should we best work with distressing signs in the body? (3) Action Steps – what needs to happen in order to improve mental health in the nation? (4) Barriers ...
Show moreWith all the emphasis on having more conversation about mental health, remarkably little attention has been paid to how exactly we want to be having it. In what follows, we review five areas about which sharp differences currently exist: (1) Biology – how are physiological contributors to mental distress being framed? (2) Symptoms – how should we best work with distressing signs in the body? (3) Action Steps – what needs to happen in order to improve mental health in the nation? (4) Barriers – what are the primary barriers that need to be overcome in improving public mental health? (5) Lifestyle – what role do lifestyle choices play in mental health? After illustrating the different positions being taken on each of these questions, we then consider the diverging implications for individuals and families facing these problems. We conclude with recommendations as to how the larger dialogue on mental health could become more inclusive and productive.
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Date Issued: 2017-06-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1490548063
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Title: Satisfactions and Stressors Experienced by Recently-hired Frontline Child Welfare Workers.
Creator: Schelbe, Lisa, Radey, Melissa, Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: Introduction: High stress, short job tenures, and high turnover rates signify the importance of understanding recently-hired frontline child welfare workers’ experiences to improve worker well-being and workforce stability. Kalleberg’s (1977) Theory of Job Satisfaction and Ellett’s (2000) Child Welfare Work Context contribute to understanding the satisfactions and stressors of recently-hired child welfare workers, which are relevant to understanding the child welfare workforce. Methods: We...
Show moreIntroduction: High stress, short job tenures, and high turnover rates signify the importance of understanding recently-hired frontline child welfare workers’ experiences to improve worker well-being and workforce stability. Kalleberg’s (1977) Theory of Job Satisfaction and Ellett’s (2000) Child Welfare Work Context contribute to understanding the satisfactions and stressors of recently-hired child welfare workers, which are relevant to understanding the child welfare workforce. Methods: We interviewed 38 recently-hired, frontline child welfare workers regarding their experiences in transitioning to independent caseloads and conducted a thematic analysis. Findings: Workers identified two themes of satisfactions in their positions: 1) helping and making a difference and 2) job autonomy and variety. Identified stressors included 1) administrative requirements, 2) workload, 3) unsupportive colleagues, and 4) challenging parents and hurt children. Discussion: Worker satisfactions largely consisted of individual factors while stressors fell into categories of organization and external environment factors. We discuss implications related to improving satisfactions, decreasing stressors, and promoting a stable workforce through reducing worker turnover.
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Date Issued: 2017-05-09
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505836609_2cc47ec7, 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.05.007
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Title: A Knowledge Agenda for Studying Psychotropic Medication in the Child Welfare System: Technical Report, Florida Institute for Child Welfare.
Creator: Lacasse, Jeffrey R, Lieber, Angela
Abstract/Description: Executive Summary Many questions persist regarding the use of psychotropic medication in Florida’s child welfare system. The purpose of this report is to (1) describe both the broad and local contexts (including research and policy) for the use of psychotropics in child welfare, and (2) to propose a research agenda which could realistically lead to improvements in the Florida system. This technical report provides an overview of the issues that are most relevant and pressing for the Florida...
Show moreExecutive Summary Many questions persist regarding the use of psychotropic medication in Florida’s child welfare system. The purpose of this report is to (1) describe both the broad and local contexts (including research and policy) for the use of psychotropics in child welfare, and (2) to propose a research agenda which could realistically lead to improvements in the Florida system. This technical report provides an overview of the issues that are most relevant and pressing for the Florida child welfare system. The report also presents a set of recommendations that can improve the knowledge base through the development and implementation of empirical research that can produce relevant and valid findings for future practice and policy. The prescription of psychotropic drugs to children in the child welfare system has rightfully attracted increasing attention over the past decade. Over this same time period, the profession of psychiatry has experienced a series of important debates, critiques and controversies about the use of psychotropic medication with adults and children. These have taken place at both the scientific and practice levels. This is important to note because practices in the Florida child welfare cannot help but be impacted to a large extent by “upstream” dynamics. Significant problems include (1) the integrity of the scientific literature that concerns the use of psychotropic drugs; (2) the nature and scope of the influence of pharmaceutical companies on prescribing patterns; (3) the regulatory rigor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; (4) the accuracy of psychiatric diagnosis that provides the basis for prescribing decisions; and (5) the efficacy of psychotropic drugs and their long-term impacts on children. The disconnect between the scientific data and conventional wisdom is likely to be large and represents a major barrier to evidence-based prescribing and decision-making. In such a vulnerable population, such issues should raise deep concerns. The relative lack of influence of the emergent scientific data on conventional psychiatric medication practices is significant and represents major barriers to evidence-based prescribing and decision-making. The long-term effects of psychotropic medication during childhood are only beginning to be understood, but most researchers agree that these are non-trivial for the children involved. In light of this situation, the special vulnerabilities of the child welfare population as a subset of all children using such medications should raise deep concerns and inspire an abundance of caution.
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Date Issued: 2017-03-30
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505824419_9e9645de
Format: Citation

Title: From Classroom to Caseload: Transition Experiences of Frontline Child Welfare Workers.
Creator: Schelbe, Lisa, Radey, Melissa
Abstract/Description: Introduction: High annual turnover (20-50%) reflects the challenging nature of child welfare frontline work. This article considers Lipsky’s (1980) concept of street-level bureaucracy to explain workers’ workplace transition. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with 38 newly-hired, frontline workers. Results: A thematic analysis revealed discrepancy between worker expectations and job reality. Workers felt unprepared for the job given quick transition periods and unfamiliar agency...
Show moreIntroduction: High annual turnover (20-50%) reflects the challenging nature of child welfare frontline work. This article considers Lipsky’s (1980) concept of street-level bureaucracy to explain workers’ workplace transition. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with 38 newly-hired, frontline workers. Results: A thematic analysis revealed discrepancy between worker expectations and job reality. Workers felt unprepared for the job given quick transition periods and unfamiliar agency procedures. Discussion: Additional field training, agency-specific training, caseload protection, and workplace supports could improve worker transition and reduce turnover.
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Date Issued: 2017-03-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505836091_88bec666
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Title: Gender Comparisons of Social Work Faculty Using H-Index Scores.
Creator: Carter, T. Edison, Smith, Thomas E., Osteen, Philip J.
Abstract/Description: Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the role of gender and faculty rank in explaining variance in individual research impact and productivity for social work doctoral faculty. Methods: Research impact and productivity were assessed with the H-Index, which is a widely used citation index measure that assesses the quality and quantity of published research articles. We compared the individual H-Index scores for all doctoral level social work faculty from doctoral programs in...
Show moreObjective: The objective of this study is to determine the role of gender and faculty rank in explaining variance in individual research impact and productivity for social work doctoral faculty. Methods: Research impact and productivity were assessed with the H-Index, which is a widely used citation index measure that assesses the quality and quantity of published research articles. We compared the individual H-Index scores for all doctoral level social work faculty from doctoral programs in the United States (N = 1699). Differences in H-Index means were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank, and between faculty ranks for each gender. Results: Both gender and faculty rank were associated with differences in scholarly impact and productivity. Although men had higher H-Index scores than women in all faculty ranks, the gender gap was the greatest between men and women at the Full Professor level. The gender gap was least pronounced at the Associate Professor level, where women’s H-Index scores were closer to those of men. Conclusion: Results support previous studies in which women in the social sciences have lower H-Index scores than men. The diminished gap between men and women at the Associate Professor level may suggest that women of get promoted to Full Professor less frequently than men at comparable career milestones. While the results of this study are consistent with the argument that women face unique barriers to academic promotion and other forms of academic success in social work, these results do not explain any specific barriers that may cause the gender gap.
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Date Issued: 2017-02-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1481037229, 10.1007/s11192-017-2287-0
Format: Citation

Title: Financial Therapy in Foster Care.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Malespin, Thallia, Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M.
Abstract/Description: The introduction of a prevention-oriented financial therapy in foster care is presented. Consideration of emotional demands in financial literacy and therapy is examined and remedies provided that address them. Revisions to the 5-Step Model of Financial Therapy are considered in terms of the needs of foster care client populations. A pared down prevention model provides aging out foster children with a means to successfully navigate lifestyle challenges. The need to empirically evaluate the...
Show moreThe introduction of a prevention-oriented financial therapy in foster care is presented. Consideration of emotional demands in financial literacy and therapy is examined and remedies provided that address them. Revisions to the 5-Step Model of Financial Therapy are considered in terms of the needs of foster care client populations. A pared down prevention model provides aging out foster children with a means to successfully navigate lifestyle challenges. The need to empirically evaluate the prevention-model is advised to demonstrate its value with this population.
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Date Issued: 2017-01-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1484873536, 10.1080/10911359.2016.1268553
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Title: Gender comparisons of Israeli social work faculty using h-index scores.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E, Carter, Tyler E, Osteen, Philip J., Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n=92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were...
Show morePurpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n=92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank and between faculty ranks for each gender. Findings Scholarly impact varied as a function of faculty rank. There was little indication of variance due to gender or the interaction of gender and rank. The average h-index of male faculty was higher than the mean h-index for women at the rank of lecturer and full professor. Women had a higher mean h-index than men at the rank of senior lecturer and associate professor. H-index means varied most at the full professor level. Originality/value Results were congruent with previous studies demonstrating that male faculty in the social sciences have higher overall h-index scores than women. However, this study was unique in its finding that this gap was reversed for Israeli social work faculty at the senior lecturer and associate professor. Further research is needed to examine the differences in publication patterns of social work faculty in different countries.
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Date Issued: 2017-01-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1520361861_1b611d39, 10.1108/JARHE-01-2017-0007
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Title: Civil Citations for Cannabis Possession: Alternatives to Arrest for Adolescent Substance Use.
Creator: Bedard, Laura, Prost, Stephanie Grace, Smith, Thomas E.
Abstract/Description: Abstract Results from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Sur-vey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have indicated that approximately 8% of responding adolescents ages 12–17 engaged in illicit substance use during the past year; the most commonly reported substance used was marijuana (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-tration (SAMHSA), NSDUH series H-44, HHS publica-tion no. (SMA) 12-4713, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Show moreAbstract Results from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Sur-vey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have indicated that approximately 8% of responding adolescents ages 12–17 engaged in illicit substance use during the past year; the most commonly reported substance used was marijuana (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-tration (SAMHSA), NSDUH series H-44, HHS publica-tion no. (SMA) 12-4713, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockville, MD, 2012). Importantly, marijuana use places adolescents at risk of arrest when found in possession of cannabis. Drug abuse violations are associated with multiple consequences for the youth, their families, and communities. Policy mak-ers, therefore, have encouraged the use of civil citations to reduce drug abuse related arrests for youth. Purpose: The current study sought to identify and describe civil cita-tions use for youth marijuana possession. Methods: Using a secondary dataset, we examined aggregate arrests in a Central Florida county. Results: During a 3-year period, 1635 arrests were made for cannabis possession. The vast majority of such arrests were for multiple charges (n = 1272; 78%). For those arrested due to cannabis posses-sion alone (n = 363; 22%), over 75% were adults (n = 281). Therefore, only 82 youth were arrested under the charge, accounting for less than one quarter of all arrests for F.S. §893.13.6b (2013). However, the majority of these youth were detained in juvenile assessment centers (65%, n = 59); a rate markedly higher than their adult counterparts (37%, n = 105). Discussion: Due to the concerns associated with arrest and detainment, the authors contend eﬀorts should be made to increase use of civil citations for youth with can-nabis possession when possible. Implications for policy are presented.
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Date Issued: 2017-01-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1485200469, 10.1007/s10560-016-0487-8
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Title: Gender Comparisons Of Israeli Social Work Faculty Using H-index Scores.
Creator: Panisch, Lisa S., Smith, Thomas E., Carter, Tyler Edison, Osteen, Philip J.
Abstract/Description: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach - H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences...
Show morePurpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach - H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank and between faculty ranks for each gender. Findings - Scholarly impact varied as a function of faculty rank. There was little indication of variance due to gender or the interaction of gender and rank. The average h-index of male faculty was higher than the mean h-index for women at the rank of lecturer and full professor. Women had a higher mean h-index than men at the rank of senior lecturer and associate professor. H-index means varied most at the full professor level. Originality/value - Results were congruent with previous studies demonstrating that male faculty in the social sciences have higher overall h-index scores than women. However, this study was unique in its finding that this gap was reversed for Israeli social work faculty at the senior lecturer and associate professor. Further research is needed to examine the differences in publication patterns of social work faculty in different countries.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000404812000007, 10.1108/JARHE-01-2017-0007
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Title: Financial Therapy with Families.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Panisch, Lisa S., Wilson, Thomas
Abstract/Description: A manualized form of financial therapy for families is proposed to decrease tensions caused by conflict arising on family members’ understanding of money. When used with families, financial therapy goes beyond financial education by addressing individual behaviors and attitudes towards personal finance within the dynamics of a family system. To address a therapist’s lack of formal training in family systems and/or financial therapy, a manualized form of financial therapy is introduced. A case...
Show moreA manualized form of financial therapy for families is proposed to decrease tensions caused by conflict arising on family members’ understanding of money. When used with families, financial therapy goes beyond financial education by addressing individual behaviors and attitudes towards personal finance within the dynamics of a family system. To address a therapist’s lack of formal training in family systems and/or financial therapy, a manualized form of financial therapy is introduced. A case example is presented to illustrate the benefits of this approach. This article demonstrates that therapists can use a manualized format of financial therapy for families to promote positive changes in a family’s dynamics and behaviors in regards to finances.
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Date Issued: 2017-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1495028975_be3d4041, https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.2017.98.38
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Title: Gender comparisons of Israeli social work faculty using h-index scores.
Creator: Panisch, Lisa S., Smith, Thomas E., Carter, Tyler Edison, Osteen, Philip J.
Abstract/Description: Objective: In this study, the role of gender and faculty rank were analyzed to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Method: H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at...
Show moreObjective: In this study, the role of gender and faculty rank were analyzed to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Method: H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank and between faculty ranks for each gender. Results: Scholarly impact varied as a function of faculty rank. There was little indication of variance due to gender or the interaction of gender and rank. The average h-index of male faculty was higher than the mean h-index for women at the rank of Lecturer and Full Professor. Women had a higher mean h-index than men at the rank of Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. H-index means varied most at the Full Professor level. Conclusion: Results were congruent with previous studies demonstrating that male faculty in the social sciences have higher overall h-index scores than women. However, this study was unique in its finding that this gap was reversed for Israeli social work faculty at the Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. Further research is needed to examine the differences in publication patterns of social work faculty in different countries.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1494593280_c4605dc6, 10.1108/JARHE-01-2017-0007
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