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FEASIBILITY OF HAIR CORTISOL AS A BIOMARKER OF WELL-BEING IN OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA
(2019)Hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) are an innovative way to measure chronic stress by analyzing a small sample of hair. Although studies have validated HCC as a reliable indicator of chronic stress across different age ... -
HELPING MOTHERS HELP THEIR CHILDREN COPE WITH STRESS: EVALUATION OF A PROGRAM FOR LATINA MOTHERS
(2019)Latino youth are exposed to a number of stressors that can overwhelm their coping abilities. Learning and strengthening coping skills from an early age is thus critical for this population. Parents play a significant role ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPING AND DISORDERED EATING IN LATINO PREADOLESCENTS
(2019)Disordered eating (DE) behaviors and attitudes are prevalent, and may lead to negative consequences on individuals’ emotional, social and physical wellbeing. While a combination of various factors may contribute to disturbed ... -
RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN ADOLESCENT MARIJUANA AND TOBACCO CO-USE: AN EXAMINATION USING VARIABLE- AND PERSON-CENTERED METHODS
(2019)Adolescents often use substances such as tobacco and marijuana. Co-use of these substances can lead to physical, mental, and psychosocial difficulties beyond that which would be anticipated by simple additivity of their ... -
EVALUATING A COMMUNITY COALITION MODEL FOR ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION USING PROPENSITY SCORE ANALYSIS
(2019)Introduction: Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) is a strategic, data-informed, community coalition model aimed at bringing together key stakeholders to reduce underage alcohol use, other substance use, ... -
Examining the Relationship Between Age and Treatment Outcomes Among American Indian Adults Particpating in a Contingency Management Clinical Trial for Alcohol Use Disorders: A Mixed Methods Approach
(2018)EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHP BETWEEN AGE AND TREATMENT OUTCOMES AMONG AMERICAN INDIAN ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN A CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT CLINICAL TRIAL FOR ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH Abstract by Katherine ... -
Maternal Responsiveness and Children's Hot and Cold Executive Functions
(2018)Studies of mother-child interactions in free-play or teaching settings have shown that maternal responsiveness is positively associated with the development of children’s executive functioning. However, because most of ... -
INVESTIGATING THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTIONS FOR YOUTH MARIJUANA PREVENTION BY COMMUNITY COALITIONS IN WASHINGTON STATE
(2017)Despite documented harm associated with marijuana use, several states, including Washington State, have legalized the use of medical and recreational marijuana for adults over 21. These changes have potential harmful ...