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The development and initial validation of the Environmental Justice Advocacy Scale

Hoffman, Tera L., 1968- (University of Oregon, 2010-09)

The purpose of this dissertation was to develop and conduct initial validation procedures for the Environmental Justice Advocacy Scale (EJAS). Environmental justice refers to the equitable distribution of environmental ...
Development and initial validation of the Multicultural Competence Change Scale for psychology trainees

Caban, Alisia Rose, 1979- (University of Oregon, 2010-09)

The development, maintenance, and integration of multicultural competence into all aspects of psychologists' work is critical to ethical practice in an increasingly diverse society. Measurement of multicultural competency ...
Ethnic Identity, Womanist Identity, and Young Adult Latinas’ Safe Sex Practices

Valdez, Marina (University of Oregon, 2011-09)

Young Latina women are at risk for unwanted pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections. Researchers have suggested that factors such as self-efficacy and relationship power dynamics may contribute to difficulty in ...
An examination of the influence of primed characteristics of identity on motivation to learn conflict resolution skills

Walters, Karrie Patrice, 1973- (University of Oregon, 2010-09)

In this study I examined whether priming salient characteristics in martial arts students' martial arts identity would influence their motivation to learn conflict resolution skills. Through a factorial, between-subjects ...
Family of origin influences on the career development of young adults: The relative contributions of social status and family support

Metheny, Jennifer R. (University of Oregon, 2009-09)

The family of origin plays a pivotal role in the career development process. The purpose of this study was to better understand the role of both family social status and family process (e.g., parenting behaviors) in the ...
Intersections of diversity and trainee competence problems: Faculty perspectives from context to "colorblindness"

Miller, David Scott (University of Oregon, 2008-09)

The dual roles of educators and gatekeepers (Laliotis & Grayson, 1985; Vacha-Haase, Davenport, & Kerewsky, 2004) require faculty to identify and work with students who are identified as having problems of professional ...
An Investigation of Background and Contextual Variables Related to Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Vocational Outcome Expectations for College Women With Learning Disabilities

Miesch, Jennifer Jefferson (University of Oregon, 2011-09)

The purpose of this study was to explore theoretically linked social cognitive factors that may predict career development outcomes for college women with learning disabilities (N = 136). Following Social Cognitive Career ...
An investigation of counselor trainees' adoption and transracial adoption perceptions, attitudes, knowledge, and skills

Cate, Emilie Elizabeth (University of Oregon, 2010-09)

The purpose of this study was to examine counselor trainees' perceptions of adopted clients and explore how trainee perceptions may vary according to counselor trainees' adoption-related knowledge, attitudes, and clinical ...
Parent experiences of a family-centered intervention: Examining ethnocultural group differences

Bustos, Cristina E., 1979- (University of Oregon, 2011-03)

Ensuring that psychological interventions are well received and effective among ethnically and culturally diverse groups is at the forefront of psychological research. This study is a nonexperimental, posttest evaluation ...
Predicting Adolescent Resilient Outcomes for Children Who Experienced Interparental Violence During Childhood

Gonzales, Gerald G., 1974- (University of Oregon, 2011-09)

This dissertation study is an examination of childhood contextual factors that contributed to adolescent resilient outcomes among children who experienced interparental violence (IPV). More specifically, the study examined ...
Predicting when adolescent risky sexual behavior does not co-occur with other problem behaviors: A prospective study of family, peer, and individual factors

Marchand, Erica J., 1977- (University of Oregon, 2010-09)

Risky sexual behavior (RSB) places adolescents at risk for unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection, and research is needed to understand the predictors of adolescent RSB and targets for future intervention. ...
Preparing inmates for community re-entry: An employment preparation intervention

Medlock, Erica Leigh, 1979- (University of Oregon, 2009-09)

The purpose of this dissertation study was to adapt, deliver, and experimentally test the effectiveness of a research-based, employment-focused group counseling intervention (OPTIONS) that was designed to improve male ...
Working with Refugee Torture Survivors: Assessment of Competency and Training

Furr, Gina Maria, 1982- (University of Oregon, 2011-09)

This study presents the development and validation of a measure of counseling competency with refugee torture survivors. The Refugee Torture Counseling Competency Assessment (REFTOR) measure was adapted from the Multicultural ...