A meta-analysis of procrastination's possible causes and effects, based on 691 correlations, reveals that neuroticism, rebelliousness, and sensation seeking show only a weak connection. Strong and consistent predictors of procrastination were task aversiveness, task delay, self-efficacy, and impulsiveness, as well as conscientiousness and its facets of self-control, distractibility, organization, and achievement motivation. These effects prove consistent with temporal motivation theory, an integrative hybrid of expectancy theory and hyperbolic discounting.
A meta-analysis of 29 studies (n = 1844 families) shows statistically significant positive effects of video feedback interventions on the parenting behavior and attitude of parents and the development of the child. Parents become more skilled in interacting with their young child and experience fewer problems and gain more pleasure from their role as parent. Shorter programs appeared to be more effective in improving parenting skills.
The Expanding the Family Circle training, designed to be delivered over two consecutive days, teaches a framework for the experienced caseworker to integrate a culturally competent family-centered approach to casework practice with all families engaged in child welfare services. The training offers skills and strategies for working with all members of a family system, including couples, resident and non-resident fathers, extended family members and community supports.
This brief assesses emerging federal and state activities aimed at strengthening collection of data on race, ethnicity, and primary language. Our focus is on data collection related to health care services. We highlight the work of three states—Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey—that have implemented laws and regulations guiding data collection activities by hospitals, health plans, and government agencies.
Mariatu Kamara is UNICEF Canadas Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict and is also the founder of the Mariatu Foundation, which seeks to provide refuge and healing for women and children in her native Sierra Leone.Ms. Kamara is a survivor of the civil conflict in Sierra Leone.
This bold new text transcends the traditional review of theoretical models and basic attending and communication skills other textbooks offer and highlights individual diversity and evidence-based practices as the conceptual framework. Husband and wife team, David and Diane M. Sue, provide students in the mental health professions with a solid foundation of theories and strategies for working effectively with clients while teaching them how to recognize and utilize an individual's unique strengths, values, belief systems, and environment to effect positive change.
