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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Hispanic youth"”.
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Art Therapy and Movimeiento with Hispanic Youth
… Center, Inc. (LFCC). This group is designed for Hispanic Youth between the ages of 13 and 21. This program is designed to meet the needs of the current mental health clientele of LFCC and merge the integration of building healthy communities and lifestyles into their current mental health …
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Trauma Symptom Presentation of Neurodevelopmentally Diverse African American and Hispanic Youth
… of diagnosis and treatment in neurotypical youth, though there is a limited understanding of these implications in neurodiverse populations. The purpose of this study was to identify common symptoms in youth exposed to trauma and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants …
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Exploring mediators and moderators in the relationship of acculturative stress and internalizing symptoms in Hispanic youth
The population of Hispanic children is quickly growing in the United States. Unfortunately, this group has a significant risk of developing internalizing symptoms. The present study examined the complex relationships of cultural and cognitive factors with symptoms of anxiety and depression. …
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Exploring Cultural Identity and Engagement among Hispanic Youth: Implications for Food Justice and Food System Development
… food for marginalized groups, specifically Hispanics, is becoming an increasing topic of conversation. However, issues of access, availability, lack of initiatives in many areas which allow these individuals to become involved in the local food movement have plagued this population, …
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Examining Probation and Judicial Adherence to the NYC Disposition Matrix
… have long-lasting and far-reaching impacts on youth. Structured decision-making (SDM) models, such as disposition matrices, seek to reduce unwarranted disparity and ensure uniformity in sentencing, while still safeguarding public safety and improving youth outcomes. This dissertation is the …
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Peer and school externalizing behaviors among early adolescents: an ecological systems analysis
… externalizing behaviors more for Black and Hispanic youth than for white youth. Additionally, positive parenting (cognitive stimulation and emotional support) will be associated with a decrease in peer and school externalizing behaviors more for Black and Hispanic youth than for white youth. …
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Characteristics of Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents Who Attempted Suicide
<p><em>Problem.</em> Hispanic adolescent suicide attempts appear to have been understudied, while suicidal behavior continues to be a concern as a youthful phenomenon. The present study sought to contribute to the understanding of Hispanic youth suicide and its association with acculturation, …
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Improving the Reading Level of Middle School English Learners in English Language Development Classes.
… 2015). For instance, in 2014, 7.6% of U.S.-born Hispanic young people did not finish high school, while 20.8 % of foreign-born Hispanic youth dropped out. Similarly, in 2014, there was a 7.1 % of U.S.-born Pacific Islander youth dropped out of high school, compared to 23.4% of foreign-born …
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Healthy eating behaviors following a culturally sensitive nutrition education intervention for Hispanic families
Across the lifespan, Hispanics in the United States (US) suffer from higher prevalence of obesity than the general population. Efforts to prevent the development of obesity among children in this at-risk group have had mixed success. Cultural tailoring, such as inclusion of Hispanic cultural values …