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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s10919-023-00447-4/) The Effect of Synchrony of Happiness on Facial Expression of Negative Emotion When Lying
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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Meta-analyses have not shown emotions to be significant predictors of deception. Criticisms of this conclusion argued that individuals must be engaged with each other in higher stake situations for such emotions to manifest, and that these emotions must be evaluated in their verbal context (Frank and Svetieva in J Appl Res Memory Cognit 1:131–133, 10.1016/j.jarmac.2012.04.006, 2012). This study examined behavioral synchrony as a marker of engagement in higher stakes truthful and deceptive interactions, and then compared the differences in facial expressions of fear, contempt, disgust, anger, and sadness not consistent with the verbal content. Forty-eight pairs of participants were randomly assigned to interviewer and interviewee, and the interviewee was assigned to steal either a watch or a ring and to lie about the item they stole, and tell the truth about the other, under conditions of higher stakes of up to $30 rewards for successful deception, and $0 plus having to write a 15-min essay for unsuccessful deception. The interviews were coded for expression of emotions using EMFACS (Friesen and Ekman in EMFACS-7; emotional facial action coding system, 1984). Synchrony was demonstrated by the pairs of participants expressing overlapping instances of happiness (AU6 + 12). A 3 (low, moderate, high synchrony) × 2 (truth, lie) mixed-design ANOVA found that negative facial expressions of emotion were a significant predictor of deception, but only when they were not consistent with the verbal content, in the moderate and high synchrony conditions. This finding is consistent with data and theorizing that shows that with higher stakes, or with higher engagement, emotions can be a predictor of deception.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40737-023-00381-0/) Road to Home: Journey of Homeless Persons with Mental Illness and the Stakeholders Involved: A Case Series
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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Homeless Persons with Mental Illness (HPMI) landing at a psychiatric hospital is no longer uncommon. This population is mostly found wandering in a disheveled state, lying on the streets disinhibited of the surroundings, getting triggered in public places and being aggressive which often led to complaints by the public, eventually, they are commonly brought by the general public or police into the psychiatric hospital. A person with mental illness has a right to have a family; due regard to their rights, the psychiatric social worker of the multidisciplinary mental health team renders the services in tracing their family for reintegration followed by treatment. This process warrants the PSW team to seek help from various Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) and modern technologies. Furthermore, this journey poses various challenges, from attaining patient information to persuading the family members to accept them. This case series draws attention to such scenarios of hospital admission of HPMI, the techniques, challenges and key CBOs involved in this process, and the way forward in easing this venture.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s41347-023-00375-6/) Working Alliance and Client Outcomes in a Counselor Training Center: Comparing Telehealth and In-Person Formats
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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Objective: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during spring 2020 necessitated a sudden transition from in-person to telehealth mental health services. Burgeoning literature has supported the use of telehealth services generally, although there is little research related to its use among graduate-level trainees. Method: The present study utilized data collected from a university counseling training center to compare client outcomes, namely ratings of depression and anxiety, between in-person (pre-pandemic; n = 86) and telehealth (pandemic; n = 102) groups. Specifically, we examined treatment format (in-person vs. telehealth) as a moderator of the association between client-reported working alliance and client-reported outcomes. Results: Results showed a significant effect of the working alliance on symptoms of depression and anxiety regardless of format of treatment, such that higher levels of the working alliance predicted lower levels of depression and anxiety. Thus, as working alliance scores increased, client outcomes improved for both in-person and telehealth groups. Conclusion: This study suggests that the working alliance is a meaningful predictor of counseling outcomes for both in-person and telehealth formats, adding further support for use of telehealth counseling, including in counselor training settings. These findings are particularly significant given the increase of telehealth services provided since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications for research, practice, and training are discussed.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s41347-023-00371-w/) Users’ Experiences with Web-Based Mental Health App During COVID-19
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and mental health issues. To address these needs, Together for Wellness/Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar (T4W/Juntos), a website providing mental health resources, was created. This study aims to understand the experiences of users of the T4W/Juntos website, to learn about the benefits of the website for its users during the pandemic, and to identify areas for improvement. A thematic analysis was conducted with answers given by 199 participants who responded to at least one of six open-ended questions that were included with other close-ended questions (reported elsewhere) in an electronically administered survey. The open-ended survey questions were developed with input from diverse stakeholders, including under-resourced populations. The sample was recruited through partnerships with 11 state-wide agencies. Five main themes were identified from analysis of the data. The major themes were (1) Disruptions and Challenges Experienced During the COVID-19 Pandemic, (2) Benefiting from an Accessible Website, and (3) Wanting Access to Additional Resources. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects approved the study, and participants provided informed consent. The website provided access to resource links that brought needed information, a sense of empowerment, and support for individuals dealing with mental health issues related to the pandemic. Participants highly recommended the website to others. However, they also suggested improvements such as more specific resources and additional languages.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s41347-023-00358-7/) Perceptions and Experiences of Renew: an Exposure-Based Mobile App for Posttraumatic Stress
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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Mobile mental health (mHealth) applications could increase access to psychological care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but very few applications for PTSD include evidence-based intervention strategies. We examine perceptions of and experiences using Renew—an exposure-based mHealth application for symptoms of PTSD. Veterans with clinically significant symptoms of PTSD (N = 93) and access to an Android smartphone were invited to use Renew for 6 weeks and then completed a semi-structured qualitative feedback interview. Veterans predominately identified as non-Hispanic (89.2%), White (63.4%), and as cisgender women (68.8%). Self-report surveys assessing PTSD severity, COVID-19 stress, and the perceived helpfulness of Renew were completed pre- and post-treatment. A research dashboard collected total time spent in Renew. Identified qualitative themes included the following: General Satisfaction, Challenges to Use, Specific Functions Appreciated, Positive Impact on Functioning, Appraisal for On-Demand Care, and Relationship to In-Person Therapy. 94.29% of participants self-reported satisfaction with Renew, and 37.36% of participants experienced greater than a 10-point reduction in PCL-5 scores. A joint display contains mixed methods interpretations of the qualitative themes and relevant quantitative data. Renew was perceived as an acceptable form of mental health management and may have unique benefits compared to in-person therapy in terms of privacy, control, and accessibility. Participants who engaged in the exposure components perceived them as challenging but therapeutically beneficial. A perceived lack of support, accountability, and trust with the application were identified challenges.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s12207-023-09492-2/) Development and Validation of the Simplified Chinese Version of the Injustice Experience Questionnaire with Cross-Cultural Adaptation
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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In the context of pain and pain-related disability, perceived injustice is conceptualized as an appraisal process characterized by a tendency to view one’s losses as severe and irreparable and attribute blame for one’s suffering to others. Previous research measured perceived injustice using the Injustice Experiences Questionnaire (IEQ). However, a Simplified Chinese language version of the IEQ (IEQ-SC) is required for the population who use Simplified Chinese. This study aimed to develop the IEQ-SC and examine its psychometric properties. The IEQ-SC was administered to 212 patients with musculoskeletal injury aged 21–83 years who visited the hospital. Participants completed several patient-reported outcome measures: the IEQ-SC, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain intensity measured by a numerical rating scale (NRS), and the BPI pain interference. The factor structures of the IEQ-SC were investigated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Construct validity was assessed between the IEQ-SC and PCS, NRS, and BPI pain interference using Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach’s α, and test–retest reliability was evaluated with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). The two-factor model, which was identical to the IEQ-SC factor structure and had good fit indices, differs from both the original two-factor model and the three-factor model identical to the Japanese version. The IEQ-SC demonstrated adequate construct validity and high internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92; ICC = 0.97). Preliminary analyses suggest the IEQ-SC is a reliable and valid measure of pain-related injustice perceptions among Chinese patients with musculoskeletal injury.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s41134-023-00288-7/) Women, Human Rights, and Gender Equality
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40617-023-00892-z/) Using the Preschool Life Skills Program to Support Skill Development for Children with Trauma Histories
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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The Preschool Life Skills (PLS) program has a wealth of evidence demonstrating efficacy in remediating important social and learning-to-learn skill deficits in at-risk preschoolers. Those same skill deficits also are common in older children in foster or residential care, most of whom have experienced some sort of trauma or other adverse childhood events. This study sought to evaluate individualized PLS curricula for two boys with substantial trauma histories and demonstrate how the PLS program could be delivered within a trauma-informed framework. We delivered the program and evaluated skill acquisition in a one-to-one setting in a UK-based clinic, and asked caregivers to assess skills at home. Results showed that both boys acquired skills targeted in their individual curriculum, but maintenance was sometimes inconsistent. Social validity assessments suggested that both boys enjoyed the training but were less definitive about its overall benefits. Caregivers rated the program highly and reported skill improvements at home. We discuss the implications of these findings in terms of adapting the PLS program to children with trauma histories.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40617-023-00890-1/) Foundations of Preemptive Compassion: A Behavioral Concept Analysis of Compulsion, Consent, and Assent
Dec 26th 2023, 14:04

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The recent changes to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts along with the calls to action for compassionate care have highlighted the need for a reevaluation of behavior research and clinical programs. We propose a behavior analytic definition of compassion where the relieving or prevention of distress is the reinforcer for the professional. One way of minimizing distress may be to require that assent be provided by a participant in an intervention. The definition of assent typically includes reference to willingness to participate in an intervention or activity. We provide a framework that goes beyond simple willingness to participate and distinguishes between apparent/implicit coercion and genuine assent by considering the alternatives described as degrees of freedom available to the participant. We distinguish between compulsion/explicit coercion, consent, and assent. Additionally, we will differentiate genuine consent and assent from apparent consent and assent in the design of compassionate behavioral programs.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40617-023-00872-3/) The Need for Greater Training in Consultation for Behavior Analysts
Dec 26th 2023, 14:03

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Behavior analysts can be found in a variety of settings including homes, schools, hospitals, workplaces, residential group homes, nursing homes, and universities (Association for Professional Behavior Analysts [APBA], 2019). As the field expands, behavior analysts find themselves performing a variety of tasks outside of traditional service delivery. A role of significant importance is that of the consultant. This article examines the status of training for behavior analysts. Our work finds that relatively few (11% of board certified behavior analyst programs and 3% of board certified associate behavior analyst programs) verified course sequences (VCSs) in behavior analysis include courses devoted specifically to consultation. Compared to other allied professions, there appears to be a disconnect between training and practice, especially when considering that behavior analysts are increasingly engaged in indirect service delivery through consultees. Finally, we discuss the benefits of consultation and why further devotion to and consistent requirements for training in consultation are needed. Several models of consultation appropriate for training behavior analysts are suggested, as well as information regarding how we might examine the effectiveness of consultation training.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s10447-023-09539-8/) An Intersectional Feminist Approach to Pakistani-American Women’s Gender Roles in Therapy
Dec 26th 2023, 14:03

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Pakistani-American women exist at the intersection of multiple cultures and identities that have profound impact on their experiences. Therapy from an intersectional feminist lens can be empowering for Pakistani-American clients. Patriarchal expectations for Pakistani-American women are impacted by historical and political events as well as social and cultural values, which will be expounded upon in the manuscript. These expectations impact Pakistani-American women’s presenting concerns in therapy. Counseling implications that address how patriarchal expectations may influence clinical work with this population are discussed. A case vignette that presents intersectional feminist therapy between a counselor and a Pakistani-American client is explained.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s10560-023-00957-6/) The Role of Individual, Familial, and Extrafamilial Protective Factors on Non-engaged Youth’s Well-Being in the Sociopolitical Context of Hong Kong
Dec 26th 2023, 14:03

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In this study, we examined the effects of individual, familial, and extrafamilial protective factors on the relationship between stress stemming from the sociopolitical environment and the psychosocial well-being of non-engaged youth living in Hong Kong. With the assistance of 14 Youth Outreaching Social Work Teams serving different districts of Hong Kong, 210 non-engaged youth were recruited for a cross-sectional survey from November 2020 to March 2021. Among the results, non-engaged youth’s mental distress was positively associated with stress related to the sociopolitical context but negatively associated with resilience and peer support. Furthermore, resilience, family support, and youth empowerment in the community were positively associated with life satisfaction. However, no interaction effects surfaced between the predictor variable (i.e., stress stemming from the sociopolitical environment) and individual, familial, and extrafamilial protective factors on mental distress and life satisfaction. Because social workers are an important touchpoint for young people amidst social changes, precarity, or transitions, practitioners will benefit from understanding the unique needs of non-engaged youth in Hong Kong, including the factors that may affect non-engaged youth’s well-being in the current socio-political context.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s10560-023-00958-5/) The Prevalence and Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences with Suicide Risk Behaviors among Adolescents and Youth in Zimbabwe
Dec 26th 2023, 14:03

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Suicide poses a significant public health concern, particularly among adolescents and youth exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, little research exists on understanding ACEs’ prevalence and suicidality consequences in Zimbabwe. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence and association between individual and cumulative ACEs with suicide risk among adolescents and youth in Zimbabwe. The study utilized data from the 2017 Zimbabwe Violence Against Children Survey (ZVACS) for males and females aged 13 to 24 (N = 8,715). Prevalence estimates were determined using chi-square tests, and four logistic regression models were employed to assess the association between individual and cumulative ACEs with suicide risk. 31.8% of the participants reported lifetime suicidal ideations or attempts. Participants who experienced emotional violence (69.1%), sexual violence (58.4%), witnessed community violence (47.0%), witnessed physical violence (53.2%), experienced physical violence (44.6%), orphaned (38.8%) and experienced cumulative ACEs (35.3%) reported lifetime suicidal ideations or attempts. Similarly, experiencing individual ACEs (physical and sexual violence, witnessing physical and community violence, and being orphaned) and cumulative ACEs were significantly associated with a higher risk of reporting lifetime suicidal ideations or attempts among the participants in the regression models. These findings underscore the importance of implementing strategies for preventing ACEs and suicide risk behaviors and enforcing effective child welfare policies. Future research should conduct longitudinal designs to investigate the specific ACEs that contribute most strongly to increased suicide risk among adolescents and youth in Zimbabwe.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s10560-023-00950-z/) Psycho-social Professionals’ Perceptions of Sibling Sexual Abuse
Dec 26th 2023, 14:03

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The purpose of this qualitative study explores psycho-social professionals’ perceptions of sibling sexual abuse (SSA) in Israel. The research question was: How do psycho-social professionals who work in the field of child sexual abuse in Israel in various roles, perceive SSA? The study was designed and conducted according to descriptive qualitative research that aims to explore a phenomenon within a particular context from the points of view of various persons who experience it. The sample of 17 professionals was comprised of: directors of Treatment Centers for Child Sexual Abuse, a national supervisor of these services, child welfare workers, and child sexual abuse therapists. Semi-structured interviews were transcribed and underwent categorical content analysis. Five themes emerged: (1) Characteristics of the abuse; (2) Who are the “victims”?; (3) Who is the “abuser”?; (4) “Uninvolved” siblings; (5) Constructing the source of the SSA. The findings reflect ambiguity and incoherent perceptions of the participants. The perspectives were heavily weighted towards the relational approach towards SSA (focusing on how the persons involved experience each other and how they communicate about the abuse), while the cultural approach (which takes into a consideration the broader societal context) was given very short shrift.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40894-023-00229-5/) Adverse Childhood Experiences and Bullying During Adolescence: A Systematic Literature Review of Two Decades
Dec 26th 2023, 14:02

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There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the emergence of bullying behaviors in adolescence, as well as their subsequent implications for youth well-being. This study systematically reviewed the link between 11 unique ACEs (including the original 10 from the 1998 CDC-Kaiser ACE study plus child welfare involvement) and three specific bullying behaviors (i.e., perpetration, victimization, and bully-victim) over two decades (1999–2019). Five databases (i.e., Embase, ERIC, PsycINFO, PTSDpubs, and PubMed) were used to identify 51 studies. The findings showed a consistent pattern of positive associations for certain ACEs, specifically cumulative ACEs, maltreatment, family violence, physical abuse, and domestic violence, with bullying perpetration and victimization. However, sexual abuse and divorce and separation were not consistently related to perpetration or victimization. In addition, general abuse was positively associated with perpetration, whereas emotional abuse and children in the welfare system tended to be victims rather than perpetrators of bullying. Notably, several ACEs, including neglect and household dysfunction, remain largely understudied in relation to bullying. The research also predominantly focuses on bullying perpetration and victimization, with bully-victims receiving much less attention. Finally, the research on the impact of bullying behaviors on the well-being of youth with ACEs is too limited to make definitive conclusions regarding the mediating or moderating role of bullying on youth well-being outcomes. The results underscore the importance of understanding and accounting for the simultaneous and cumulative effects of ACEs. This understanding is essential when designing trauma-informed interventions and prevention strategies to combat bullying. Future longitudinal studies should rectify methodological and psychometric shortcomings, investigate potential mediators and moderators, and integrate health outcomes of positive experiences with adverse childhood experiences to capture shared risk and resilience pathways.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40894-023-00227-7/) The Hodgepodge Reality: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Challenges and Barriers in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Systems
Dec 26th 2023, 14:02

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The literature to date has documented the presence of challenges and barriers in mental health systems and services for children and adolescents worldwide. However, studies addressing this reality often do so in a fragmented, residual, incomplete, or generalized way, therefore hindering a comprehensive understanding of this complex phenomenon. The aim of this qualitative systematic review is to analyze the barriers and challenges affecting global mental health care for children and adolescents. Searches were made in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases between 2018 and 2022 using terms connected with mental health, childhood, adolescence, and health systems. The search resulted in the extraction of 9075 articles, of which 51 were considered eligible for inclusion and complied with quality indicators. A number of closely related structural, financial, attitudinal, and treatment barriers that limited the quality of life and well-being of children and adolescents with mental health needs were found. These barriers included inadequate public policies, operational deficiencies, insufficient insurance coverage, privatization of services, stigma, lack of mental health literacy, lack of training, overburdened care, dehumanization of care, and lack of community and integrated resources. The analysis of these barriers displays that this treatment gap reflects the historical injustice towards mental illness and the disregard for real needs in these crucial stages, perpetuating a systematic lack of protection for the mental health of children and adolescents. The complexity of the disorders and the absence of public resources have resulted in a hodgepodge of mental health services for children and adolescents that fails to provide the continuing specialist health care they need.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40653-023-00603-4/) A Latent Class Analysis of Adverse Life Events for Kenyan Adolescents
Dec 26th 2023, 14:02

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Extant evidence indicates that exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACE) tend to cluster among children and adolescents. Considering that adolescents from African countries present higher risk of being exposed to multiple ACE compared to other countries, the identification of victimization profiles in this population is clearly warranted. The aim of this study was to determine meaningful clusters of individuals with similar experiences of ACE in a sample of Kenyan adolescents. Latent class analysis (LCA) was conducted to identify latent classes of exposure to ACE. In addition, the relationships between the latent classes and gender, parental education, living arrangements and diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were estimated. A three-class solution was found to be the best description of ACE, and the classes were labelled ‘‘Low Risk’’, ‘‘Intermediate Risk’’, and ‘‘High Risk’’. Compared with the Low-Risk class, the High-Risk class was found to be significantly more likely to have a diagnosis of PTSD and being a female may be an antecedent risk factor for high exposure to ACE. The Intermediate Risk class was significantly less likely to have parents with high school or college education. This paper indicates that Kenyan adolescents present higher risk of being exposed to multiple ACE and that trauma research may turn its focus on the individual as the unit of analysis rather than traumatic events.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/1068316x-2022-2063286/) The use and reporting practice of psychological tests in German risk and criminal responsibility expert reports
Dec 26th 2023, 14:02

Volume 30, Issue 1, January 2024, Page 68-85. 
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/15228959-2023-2266362/) Primary sources
Dec 26th 2023, 14:02

Volume 19, Issue 4, October-December 2023, Page 313-320. 
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40653-023-00599-x/) Examining Parental Abilities to Recognize Sexual Grooming Behaviors of Child Sexual Abusers
Dec 26th 2023, 14:02

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Purpose: Identifying sexual grooming behaviors holds potential to reduce the occurrence of child sexual abuse (CSA) and increase disclosure rates. Given the influential role parents play in CSA prevention and the lack of previous research examining parent-specific sexual grooming recognition abilities, this study examined both generalized adult (i.e., parent and nonparent) and parent special abilities to recognize sexual grooming behaviors as identified in the Sexual Grooming Model (SGM), as well as the relationship between reported confidence in recognition abilities and measured abilities. Methods: The current study used an experimental vignette design among a sample of 420 parents and 445 nonparents to measure abilities to associate sexual grooming behaviors with CSA. Participants also rated how confident they felt in their abilities to recognize signs of sexual grooming. Results: Parental status did not have a significant impact on sexual grooming recognition abilities. However, the sample as a whole (i.e., parents and nonparents combined) were more likely to recognize sexual grooming when presented with behaviors from all of the SGM’s stages or behaviors related to desensitization to touch and sexual content. Participant confidence in their recognition abilities did not predict measured abilities. Conclusion: Regardless of parental status, the sample did not strongly associate sexual grooming behaviors with CSA perpetration except when behaviors related to sexual content and physical touch were presented. This suggests heightened associations of more overt sexual grooming behaviors with CSA. The discrepancy found between confidence and recognition abilities calls for targeted educational efforts to increase awareness in types of behaviors that may be indicative of abuse.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/1047840x-2023-2274433/) Strange Bedfellows: The Alliance Theory of Political Belief Systems
Dec 26th 2023, 14:01

Volume 34, Issue 3, April-September 2023, Page 139-160. 
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40653-023-00604-3/) Seeking an Integrated Approach to Trauma and Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents: Learning from Practitioners
Dec 26th 2023, 14:01

Abstract
More than a third of all sexual crimes are committed by adolescents. In addition, many adolescents struggle with problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) that may not rise to a criminal offense, but cause harm to themselves and those around them. A significant number of these adolescents also have histories of their own trauma; yet there are no treatment models that integrate both PSB and trauma into one comprehensive treatment for this population. This qualitative study’s aim was to use the expertise of clinicians who work with adolescents with PSB as well as clients and their caregivers who had completed PSB treatment to understand what they believe are the necessary components and elements needed for an integrated model that seeks to simultaneously address both PSB and the consequences of traumatic experiences. Twenty-six mental health professionals and one former client and his caregiver participated in focus groups (three with clinicians and one with the caregiver and former client) to share their experiences and expertise regarding an integrated model. The thematic analysis procedure yielded six major themes: family, external systems, treatment structure, therapeutic themes, specialized PSB targets, and trauma and PSB integration. Each of these major themes was comprised of subthemes that are presented as well. Implications for practice and future research are discussed, including that clinicians could benefit from guidance and structure to assist them in structuring their interventions to address the multiple needs of their clients that seek to reduce their risk of reoffending while simultaneously enhancing the quality of their lives.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/ser0000783/) Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder with prolonged exposure for primary care (PE-PC): Effectiveness and patient and therapist factors related to symptom change and retention.
Dec 26th 2023, 13:48

Psychological Services, Vol 20(4), Nov 2023, 745-755; doi:10.1037/ser0000783
Prolonged exposure (PE) is a first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) available in specialty mental health. PE for primary care (PE-PC) is a brief version of PE adapted for primary care mental health integration, composed of four—eight, 30-min sessions. Using retrospective data of PE-PC training cases from 155 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers in 99 VHA clinics who participated in a 4- to 6-month PE-PC training and consultation program, we examined patients’ PTSD and depression severity across sessions via mixed effects multilevel linear modeling. Additionally, hierarchical logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess predictors of treatment dropout. Among 737 veterans, medium-to-large reductions in PTSD (intent-to-treat, Cohen’s d = 0.63; completers, Cohen’s d = 0.79) and small-to-medium reductions in depression (intent-to-treat, Cohen’s d = 0.40; completers, Cohen’s d = 0.51) were observed. The modal number of PE-PC sessions was five (SD = 1.98). Providers previously trained in both PE and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) were more likely than providers who were not trained in either PE or CPT to have veterans complete PE-PC (OR = 1.54). Veterans with military sexual trauma were less likely to complete PE-PC than veterans with combat trauma (OR = 0.42). Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans were more likely than White veterans to complete treatment (OR = 2.93). Older veterans were more likely than younger veterans to complete treatment (OR = 1.11). (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/prenatal-stress-and-externalizing-behaviors-in-childhood-and-adolescence-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/) Prenatal Stress and Externalizing Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dec 26th 2023, 13:38

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/adb0000925/) A mobile-based pregaming drinking prevention intervention for college students: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
Dec 26th 2023, 12:43

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Vol 37(7), Nov 2023, 841-852; doi:10.1037/adb0000925
Objective: Pregaming is among the riskiest drinking behaviors in which college students engage, often leading to elevated blood alcohol levels and negative alcohol-related consequences. Yet, tailored interventions to reduce risk associated with pregaming are lacking. The present study was designed to develop and evaluate the efficacy of a brief, mobile-based intervention targeting heavy drinking during pregaming among college students, called Pregaming Awareness in College Environments (PACE). Method: PACE was developed using two innovations to facilitate behavior change: (a) a mobile-based application to increase intervention accessibility and (b) personalized pregaming-specific intervention content delivered using a harm reduction approach with cognitive behavioral skills training. After development and β-testing, we employed a randomized clinical trial with 485 college students who reported pregaming at least once per week in the past month (Mage = 19.98; 52.2% from minoritized racial and/or ethnic groups; 65.6% female). Participants were randomly assigned to PACE (n = 242) or a control condition website (n = 243), which consisted of general information about the effects of alcohol. Analysis assessed intervention effects on pregaming drinking, global drinking, and alcohol-related consequences at 6 and 14 weeks postintervention. Results: Although participants in both conditions reduced drinking, small and significant intervention effects favoring PACE were found at 6-week follow-up for overall drinking days, pregaming days, and alcohol-related consequences. Conclusions: Findings suggest the brief mobile PACE intervention has potential to address risky drinking, but more intensive pregaming-focused efforts may be necessary to achieve stronger and lasting effects among college students. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/monographs-edited-collections/how-did-britain-come-to-this-a-century-of-systemic-failures-of-governance/) How did Britain come to this? A century of systemic failures of governance
Dec 26th 2023, 12:32

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/open-access-journal-articles/effect-of-gender-roles-and-workplace-violence-on-the-professional-quality-of-life-and-wellbeing-at-work-among-child-protection-workers/) Effect of Gender Roles and Workplace Violence on the Professional Quality of Life and Wellbeing at Work Among Child Protection Workers
Dec 26th 2023, 12:02

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/grey-literature/despite-potential-long-term-returns-federal-investment-in-children-is-expected-to-continue-declining/) Despite Potential Long-Term Returns, Federal Investment in Children is Expected to Continue Declining
Dec 26th 2023, 12:01

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/ser0000709/) Peer-supported mobile mental health for veterans in primary care: A pilot study.
Dec 26th 2023, 11:49

Psychological Services, Vol 20(4), Nov 2023, 734-744; doi:10.1037/ser0000709
One in four veteran primary care patients suffers from a mental health condition; however, most do not receive any treatment for these problems. Mobile health (mHealth) can overcome barriers to care access, but poor patient engagement limits the effectiveness and implementation of these tools. Peers may facilitate patient engagement with mHealth. We designed a protocol for peers to support implementation of mobile mental health tools in primary care and tested the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical utility of this approach. Thirty-nine patients across two Veterans Affairs sites who screened positive for depression during a primary care visit and were not currently in mental health treatment were enrolled. Participants were scheduled for four phone sessions with a peer over 8 weeks and introduced to five mobile apps for a range of transdiagnostic mental health issues (stress, low mood, sleep problems, anger, and trauma). Pre/post phone interviews using quantitative and qualitative approaches assessed participants’ self-reported app use, satisfaction with the intervention, symptom change (stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia), and progress with personal health goals. On average, patients reported using 3.04 apps (SD = 1.46). Per the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, global satisfaction with the intervention was high (M = 25.71 out of 32, SD = 3.95). Pre to post participants reported significant improvements in their level of stress, based on a quantitative measure (p = .008), and 87% reported progress on at least one personal health goal. Findings support the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical utility of peer-supported mobile mental health for veterans in primary care. A randomized controlled trial of an adaptive version of this intervention is recommended. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/guidelines-plus/preventing-infections-in-cancer-patients/) Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients
Dec 26th 2023, 11:19

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