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A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, few studies have examined use of specific treatment strategies, whether evidence-based or not, in these settings. In a statewide survey of therapists providing youth MH care funded by Medicaid and the State Child Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP), 780...
Social influence and the role of teachers in school-based mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
, the study evaluated the effectiveness of a web-based social intervention targeted for teachers designed to enhance their role clarity and identification within school-based mental health practices. Youth mental health challenges are prominent and rising...
The use of electronic feedback to strengthen teacher intervention beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and intentions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The present study examined the efficacy and usefulness of an electronically delivered feedback intervention on overall teacher perceptions of classroom-based behavior interventions, implementation behavior and intentions. Participants consisted...
A video self modeling intervention to modify aggressive behaviors in students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This study evaluated the efficacy of a video self-modeling and functional behavior assessment intervention on a traditionally under-represented population. Students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID...
A qualitative study exploring college student nutrition behaviors within a service-learning course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
for evidence-based, comprehensive approaches to promoting health and student health behavior change during the college years (ACHA, 2018). An additional method to support improved student health behaviors through self-efficacy development could be through...
Factors that impact assigned female at birth sexual minority individuals' health care experiences : a qualitative descriptive study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
identities. Findings have important implications for education and clinical practice. Novel strategies are needed to enhance health-seeking behaviors, and thereby the health outcomes, of the AFAB sexual minority population....
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
Developing positive health behavior among employees : exploring role of green work environment in healthcare sector
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
with valuable practical implications for achieving optimal positive employee health behavior....
Transforming the ethical behavior of clinicians through pedagogical innovation: sensemaking as a means to promote ethical practice in the face of moral ambiguity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Even though there is evidence to suggest that teaching normative ethical theory has limited influence on the ethical behavior of clinicians, typical pedagogy in clinical ethics continues to focus on adherence to professional duties...
COVID-19 compliance across societies: testing health messaging models in the U.S. and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
whether using the norms and authoritarianism cues affect behavioral intentions to follow government-enforced health policies to contain COVID-19. The findings of this study indicate that the authoritarian cue generated psychological reactance in both...
Evaluation of computer-based training to teach staff to implement free-operant preference assessments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
is complete. Results of this study demonstrate increased performance of staff's implementation of the target steps of the assessment from a baseline average of 53.6% to 96.6% after training provided via computer-based instruction alone. During generalization...
What single midlife women think about and do to protect their sexual health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, condom use intention and sexual health behaviors. Data were collected with a convenience sample of single midlife women at risk for STI who participated via a web-based survey. Of the 611 women who entered...
A socioecological perspective : the "ups and downs" of living with type 2 diabetes among working adults in the rural south
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Persons with higher patient activation levels are more likely to engage in preventive health behaviors. This qualitative study addressed a population that may be particularly vulnerable to poor diabetes outcomes: rural, working adults with type 2...
Supporting disaster impacted youth : evaluation of a universally delivered online mindfulness intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
problems following a disaster. Many young people do not seek treatment for their behavioral health problems and this discrepancy is magnified by various obstacles to successfully implementing school-based behavioral health interventions to youth impacted...
Initial evaluation of a mental health literacy intervention : mental health care in schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
could be accounted for by teachers' MHL. Teachers' level of self-reported MHL had a positive relationship with their students' SAEBRS scores and an inverse relationship with SAEBRS base rates of risk. Initial evidence from this empirical investigation...
Three studies on psychological distress, health-risk behaviors, and health care access among Chinese, Filipino, and Asian Indian American Subgroups
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
distress, health risk behaviors, and usual source of care. The results of this dissertation highlight the importance of disaggregated data analysis when examining factors related to psychological distress, current cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption...
Emotion regulation mediates associations between parenting practices and ethnic minority college students' prosocial behaviors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
The current study examined associations between Black and Latinx college students' mothers' and fathers' parenting practices, students' emotion regulation, and students' prosocial behaviors. College students (N = 567 participants; 64 percent Latinx...
Empirically derived profiles of classroom management strategies and related student outcomes : a latent profile analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
profile of classroom management strategies. Implications of these findings are discussed for school-based school psychological practice....
A qualitative study exploring barriers Black college students experience in utilizing mental health services at a predominantly white institution (PWI)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The qualitative study explored factors that may influence black students' utilization of mental health services based on their lived experiences as Black students in a predominately white institution (PWI). The study implemented semi...
Green HRM practices and its impact on organizations : a correlational study
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
in the food packaging industry. A hypothesis was tested based on green HRM and the belief that green behaviors on the job contribute to a green psychological climate in the workplace. Correlation analysis and research were conducted. The study's findings...