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View article: RCT testing Sources of Strength impact on suicide attempts and moderation by sexual violence
RCT testing Sources of Strength impact on suicide attempts and moderation by sexual violence Open
View article: Cyber Dating Violence Among Youth and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cyber Dating Violence Among Youth and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Studies have shown that there are protective and risk factors related to cyber dating violence. However, the effect size of these factors is unclear. This study aims to clarify the effect size of the associations of protective and risk fac…
View article: Male Adolescents’ Gender Attitudes and Violence: Implications for Youth Violence Prevention
Male Adolescents’ Gender Attitudes and Violence: Implications for Youth Violence Prevention Open
View article: Homophobic bullying victimization trajectories: The roles of perpetration, sex assigned at birth, and sexuality
Homophobic bullying victimization trajectories: The roles of perpetration, sex assigned at birth, and sexuality Open
There is a paucity of research on developmental trajectories of bias-based aggression. We examined homophobic bullying victimization trajectories among high school students (N = 3,064; M age = 13.67; Girls = 50.2%) and how these developmen…
View article: Exploring the Intersections of Disability, Race, and Gender on Student Outcomes in High School
Exploring the Intersections of Disability, Race, and Gender on Student Outcomes in High School Open
This study explored the intersections of disability, race, sexual orientation, and gender on peer victimization, suicidal ideation, and school connectedness. Participants were 11,353 high school students ages 14 to 18 years ( MD =15.88, SD…
View article: Why Are We Not Closing the Gap in Suicide Disparities for Sexual Minority Youth?
Why Are We Not Closing the Gap in Suicide Disparities for Sexual Minority Youth? Open
In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death for individuals 10 to 24 years old. After a stable period from 2000 to 2007, the suicide rate among 15- to 19-year-old youth increased 76% through 2017. Sexual minority youth (SMY) hav…
View article: Harmful masculinities among younger men in three countries: Psychometric study of the Man Box Scale
Harmful masculinities among younger men in three countries: Psychometric study of the Man Box Scale Open
View article: Restorative justice: a qualitative analysis of school security perspectives
Restorative justice: a qualitative analysis of school security perspectives Open
Grounded in Restorative Justice theory, the current study examines the perspectives of School Resource Officers (SROs) and other School Security Personnel (SSPs) during a professional development training on restorative-problem solving. Sp…
View article: Understanding Protective Factors for Suicidality and Depression Among U.S. Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents: Implications for School Psychologists
Understanding Protective Factors for Suicidality and Depression Among U.S. Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents: Implications for School Psychologists Open
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience higher rates of adverse mental health outcomes, most notably suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs). The current study examines risk and protective factors for STBs and depression among 1,0…
View article: Feasibility of a Web-Accessible Game-Based Intervention Aimed at Improving Help Seeking and Coping Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Feasibility of a Web-Accessible Game-Based Intervention Aimed at Improving Help Seeking and Coping Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: COVID-19 and School Psychology: Contemporary Research Advancing Practice, Science, and Policy
COVID-19 and School Psychology: Contemporary Research Advancing Practice, Science, and Policy Open
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which began in January 2020, has had numerous deleterious impacts on children, families, schools, and communities around the world and in the United States. Schools around the globe have implemented an array …
View article: Social Workers’ Reports on Needs and Recommendations to Enhance School Safety
Social Workers’ Reports on Needs and Recommendations to Enhance School Safety Open
Issues with school safety and violence have raised concerns that warrant attention from researchers, policy makers, and practitioners alike. In this study, we explored how school social workers—a group of school personnel who are understud…
View article: Correction to: Association Between School Bullying, Suicidal Ideation, and Eating Disorders Among School-Aged Children from Antioquia, Colombia
Correction to: Association Between School Bullying, Suicidal Ideation, and Eating Disorders Among School-Aged Children from Antioquia, Colombia Open
View article: Association Between School Bullying, Suicidal Ideation, and Eating Disorders Among School-Aged Children from Antioquia, Colombia
Association Between School Bullying, Suicidal Ideation, and Eating Disorders Among School-Aged Children from Antioquia, Colombia Open
View article: Supporting Sexual Minority Youth: Protective Factors of Adverse Health Outcomes and Implications for Public Health
Supporting Sexual Minority Youth: Protective Factors of Adverse Health Outcomes and Implications for Public Health Open
View article: Social Workers’ Reports on Needs and Recommendations to Enhance School Safety
Social Workers’ Reports on Needs and Recommendations to Enhance School Safety Open
Issues with school safety and violence have raised concerns that warrant attention from researchers, policy makers, and practitioners alike. In this study, we explored how school social workers—a group of school personnel who are understud…
View article: COVID-19 and School Psychology: Research Reveals the Persistent Impacts on Parents and Students, and the Promise of School Telehealth Supports
COVID-19 and School Psychology: Research Reveals the Persistent Impacts on Parents and Students, and the Promise of School Telehealth Supports Open
Two years later, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact children, families, and schools around the world. COVID-19 spread, cases, vaccinations, hospitalizations, and deaths persist. Educational professionals around the world continue to…
View article: Violence perpetration prevalence among Colorado (United States) high school students across gender, racial/ethnic, and sexual identities
Violence perpetration prevalence among Colorado (United States) high school students across gender, racial/ethnic, and sexual identities Open
View article: Violence Against Administrators: The Roles of Student, School, and Community Strengths and Cultural Pluralism
Violence Against Administrators: The Roles of Student, School, and Community Strengths and Cultural Pluralism Open
Scientific and public attention regarding educator-directed violence has increased over the past 15 years; however, research on violence against administrators is limited. Although school administrators are responsible for school performan…
View article: Teachers, Stress, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis
Teachers, Stress, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis Open
View article: Future Orientation as a Moderator of Bullying Victimization and School Outcomes: Comparing Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Urban African American Adolescents
Future Orientation as a Moderator of Bullying Victimization and School Outcomes: Comparing Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Urban African American Adolescents Open
Bullying victimization remains to be a public health concern in the United States, especially among sexual and ethnic minority youth. However, few studies have examined how school outcomes might be associated with bullying victimization am…
View article: Violence Against Administrators: The Roles of Student, School, and Community Strengths and Cultural Pluralism
Violence Against Administrators: The Roles of Student, School, and Community Strengths and Cultural Pluralism Open
Scientific and public attention regarding educator-directed violence has increased over the past 15 years; however, research on violence against administrators is limited. Although school administrators are responsible for school performan…
View article: How school policies, strategies, and relational factors contribute to teacher victimization and school safety
How school policies, strategies, and relational factors contribute to teacher victimization and school safety Open
In this study, we examined how school policies and strategies (i.e., positive discipline, hardening strategies, and positive behavioral strategies) affect teacher relational factors and teacher reports of victimization and safety. Specific…
View article: Examining Bullying Perpetration as a Predictor of Later Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: Do Gender-Based Biases Affect This Pathway?
Examining Bullying Perpetration as a Predictor of Later Teen Dating Violence Perpetration: Do Gender-Based Biases Affect This Pathway? Open
Objective: Teen dating violence (TDV) is a prevalent form of interpersonal violence that profoundly impacts lifelong physical and mental health. To support the prevention of TDV perpetration, the present study examined whether an early occ…
View article: A systematic review of how social connectedness influences associations between racism and discrimination on health outcomes
A systematic review of how social connectedness influences associations between racism and discrimination on health outcomes Open
Racial discrimination is a well-known risk factor of racial disparities in health. Although progress has been made in identifying multiple levels through which racism and racial discrimination influences health, less is known about social …
View article: Dimensions of Parenting and Children’s Bullying Victimization: A Look at the Racial/Ethnic and Grade Level Differences
Dimensions of Parenting and Children’s Bullying Victimization: A Look at the Racial/Ethnic and Grade Level Differences Open
The associations between the various dimensions of parenting and adolescent bullying have been widely studied, but it is unclear whether these associations vary by race/ethnicity and grade. The current study utilized the Health Behavior in…
View article: Would Caring Teachers Buffer the Link Between Violence Victimization and Early Sexual Initiation? Comparing Heterosexual and Non-Heterosexual African American Youth
Would Caring Teachers Buffer the Link Between Violence Victimization and Early Sexual Initiation? Comparing Heterosexual and Non-Heterosexual African American Youth Open
View article: Addressing Violence Against Educators: What Do Teachers Say Works?
Addressing Violence Against Educators: What Do Teachers Say Works? Open
School personnel safety and well-being have received increased attention via national outlets; however, research is limited. The current investigation is the first to examine the reported use and perceived effectiveness of commonly used sc…
View article: School Safety Concerns and Solutions: A Qualitative Analysis of U.S. School Psychologists’ Perspectives
School Safety Concerns and Solutions: A Qualitative Analysis of U.S. School Psychologists’ Perspectives Open
In the present study, we analyzed qualitative survey data from 538 school psychologists across schools in the United States regarding their perceptions of school safety issues and potential strategies to address school safety. There are on…
View article: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among LGBTQ + Youth: Differential Associations Between Bullying and Substance Use
Understanding Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among LGBTQ + Youth: Differential Associations Between Bullying and Substance Use Open