Results indicated that: categorical and dimensional approaches to measurement of early disruptiveness provide comparable data (effect size d = 2.29); both approaches yield comparable estimates of the stability of preschool disruptive behavior over time (categorical approach: d = 1.15; dimensional approach: d = 0.84); and both approaches discriminate between referred and non-referred preschoolers (d = 1.05 and d = .95).
Using a meta-analytic approach, the link between alcohol use/abuse and male-to-female partner violence as well as female-to-male partner violence was examined herein. The results indicate that there is a small to moderate effect size for the association between alcohol use/abuse and male-to-female partner violence and a small effect size for the association between alcohol use/abuse and female-to-male partner violence. For men only, several moderators were also examined and the magnitude of the effect sizes varied significantly as a function of the type of sample and type of alcohol measure selected. Specifically, there was a larger association of alcohol and aggression in clinical versus non-clinical samples and when measures assessed more severe alcohol problems.
While a relatively young field of inquiry, research on violence against Disabled and Deaf women offers compelling evidence for their greater risk for experiencing physical, sexual, and emotional violence than women without disabilities. In addition to these traditional forms of violence, women with disabilities and Deaf women are at risk for disability-specific forms of violence including medication manipulation; destruction of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and communication devices; neglect by people who assist them with activities of daily living such as eating or bathing; and financial abuse.
This chartbook presents the major findings of the National Survey of Children's Health conducted in 2007. It addresses multiple aspects of children's health and well-being including physical and mental health, health care, social well-being, supportive and risk factors in the family environment, and aspects of the neighborhood that may support or threaten them. It includes analyses of key indicators at the National and State level. The chartbook includes figures, tables, and an appendix.
Dr. Alicia Lieberman of UCSF explores effective therapies for the children of military families who are affected by the deployments and traumas of their parents.
Provides a balanced introduction to the social work profession and helps students to understand the role that the profession plays in the social-welfare system. The authors' supportive tone and experiential approach inspires interest in and enthusiasm towards future careers in social work. The book is designed to encourage both knowledge building and self-exploration—skills that are essential in developing good social work practice.
