Search Results - "Powers, Laurie E"

Development of an audio-computer assisted self-interview to investigate violence and health in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by Oschwald, Mary, Ph.D, Leotti, Sandy, M.S.W, Raymaker, Dora, M.S, Katz, Marsha, M.S.Ed, Goe, Rebecca, M.A, Harviston, Mark, B.S, Wallington, Annie, Howard, Lisa, Beers, Leanne, M.S, Nicolaidis, Christina, M.D, Robinson-Whelen, Susan, Ph.D, Hughes, Rosemary B., Ph.D, Lund, Emily, M.A, Powers, Laurie E., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASIs) have safely and effectively obtained sensitive research data from the general public and…”
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"Tomorrow is another problem": The experiences of youth in foster care during their transition into adulthood by Geenen, Sarah, Powers, Laurie E

“…This study gathered qualitative information about the experiences of youth transitioning out of foster care into adulthood, from the perspectives of youth…”
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Gender, Health Ambiguity, and Depression Among Survivors of First Stroke: A Pilot Study by McCarthy, Michael J., PhD, Lyons, Karen S., PhD, Powers, Laurie E., PhD, Bauer, Elizabeth A., BS

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the association between health ambiguity and depressive symptoms among stroke survivors and whether survivor gender moderates…”
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Contributing Meaning to Research in Developmental Disabilities: Integrating Participatory Action and Methodological Rigor by Powers, Laurie E.

“…Action research approaches reflecting power sharing by academic and community researchers, full engagement of community partners across all study phases, and…”
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“[I] don’t wanna just be like a cog in the machine”: Narratives of autism and skilled employment by Raymaker, Dora M, Sharer, Mirah, Maslak, Joelle, Powers, Laurie E, McDonald, Katherine E, Kapp, Steven K, Moura, Ian, Wallington, Anna “Furra”, Nicolaidis, Christina

“…Autistic people experience disparities in employment which may be exacerbated for individuals in skilled employment. Little is known about the experiences of…”
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Exploring the complexity of hair and identity among African American female adolescents in foster care by Mitchell Dove, Lakindra, Powers, Laurie E.

“…African American children are disproportionately overrepresented in the child welfare system. Many of these children linger in the system and experience…”
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Perspectives of youth in foster care on essential ingredients for promoting self-determination and successful transition to adult life: My life model by Powers, Laurie E., Fullerton, Ann, Schmidt, Jessica, Geenen, Sarah, Oberweiser-Kennedy, Molly, Dohn, JoAnn, Nelson, May, Iavanditti, Rosemary, Blakeslee, Jennifer

“…Research clearly documents the serious challenges and poor outcomes experienced by many young people exiting foster care, as well as compounded disparities for…”
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Evaluating the My Life self-determination model for older youth in foster care: Establishing efficacy and exploring moderation of response to intervention by Blakeslee, Jennifer E., Powers, Laurie E., Geenen, Sarah, Schmidt, Jessica, Nelson, May, Fullerton, Ann, George, Kevin, McHugh, Elizabeth, Bryant, Mary

“…Limited rigorous research has been conducted to evaluate the impact of interventions designed to promote the successful transitions of young people exiting…”
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Better Futures: a Randomized Field Test of a Model for Supporting Young People in Foster Care with Mental Health Challenges to Participate in Higher Education by Geenen, Sarah, Powers, Laurie E., Phillips, Lee Ann, Nelson, May, McKenna, Jessica, Winges-Yanez, Nichole, Blanchette, Linda, Croskey, Adrienne, Dalton, Lawrence D., Salazar, Amy, Swank, Paul

“…The purpose of the study was to conduct a preliminary efficacy evaluation of the Better Futures model, which is focused on improving the postsecondary…”
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Prevalence of Interpersonal Violence Against Community-Living Adults With Disabilities: A Literature Review by Hughes, Rosemary B, Lund, Emily M, Gabrielli, Joy, Powers, Laurie E, Curry, Mary Ann

“…Objective: To review the empirical literature on the prevalence of interpersonal violence (IPV) against people with disabilities. Method: The authors searched…”
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The relation of abuse to physical and psychological health in adults with developmental disabilities by Hughes, Rosemary B, Robinson-Whelen, Susan, Raymaker, Dora, Lund, Emily M, Oschwald, Mary, Katz, Marsha, Starr, Albert, Ashkenazy, Elesia, Powers, Laurie E, Nicolaidis, Christina

“…People with developmental disabilities are at disproportionately high risk of abuse. Although considerable evidence exists on the health-related consequences…”
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Families, Disability, and Empowerment: Active Coping Skills and Strategies for Family Interventions by Singer, George H. S., Ed, Powers, Laurie E., Ed

“…This book presents strategies for building strong partnerships between service providers and the families of individuals with disabilities. Papers have the…”
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Experimental Study of a Self-Determination Intervention for Youth in Foster Care by Geenen, Sarah, Powers, Laurie E., Powers, Jennifer, Cunningham, Miranda, McMahon, Lisa, Nelson, May, Dalton, Lawrence D., Swank, Paul, Fullerton, Ann

“…The aim of the study was to conduct a longitudinal, randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of TAKE CHARGE, a self-determination enhancement intervention,…”
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Community-Based Participatory Research to Adapt Health Measures for Use by People With Developmental Disabilities by Nicolaidis, Christina, Raymaker, Dora, Katz, Marsha, Oschwald, Mary, Goe, Rebecca, Leotti, Sandra, Grantham, Leah, Plourde, Eddie, Salomon, Janice, Hughes, Rosemary B, Powers, Laurie E

“…People with developmental disabilities (DD) are often not included as participants in research owing to a variety of ethical and practical challenges. One…”
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Reaching everyone: Promoting the inclusion of youth with disabilities in evaluating foster care outcomes by Blakeslee, Jennifer E., Del Quest, A., Powers, Jennifer, Powers, Laurie E., Geenen, Sarah, Nelson, May, Dalton, Lawrence D., McHugh, Elizabeth

“…Efforts to evaluate foster care outcomes must avoid systematic exclusion of particular groups. Although often unrecognized as such, youth with disabilities are…”
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Expanding Poststroke Depression Research: Movement Toward a Dyadic Perspective by McCarthy, Michael J., Lyons, Karen S., Powers, Laurie E.

“…Research on depression following stroke has traditionally been oriented toward understanding the experiences of individual survivors or their spousal…”
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Development of an Accessible Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview (A-CASI) to Screen for Abuse and Provide Safety Strategies for Women With Disabilities by Oschwald, Mary, Renker, Paula, Hughes, Rosemary B., Arthur, Anne, Powers, Laurie E., Curry, Mary Ann

“…To increase safety and minimize the risk of interpersonal violence, it is critical that women with disabilities and Deaf women have an opportunity to identify…”
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Are We Ignoring Youths with Disabilities in Foster Care? An Examination of Their School Performance by Geenen, Sarah, Powers, Laurie E.

“…This study examined the extent to which the academic achievement of adolescents receiving both foster care and special education services differs from the…”
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Development of a Scale to Measure the Empowerment of Youth Consumers of Mental Health Services by Walker, Janet S., Thorne, Elizabeth K., Powers, Laurie E., Gaonkar, Rujuta

“…Within the field of children’s mental health, there is increasing emphasis on the idea that young people who experience mental health difficulties should be…”
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Qualitative Investigation of the Influence of STEM Mentors on Youth With Disabilities by Powers, Laurie E., Schmidt, Jessica, Sowers, Jo-Ann, McCracken, Kasey

“…Very little systematic research has been conducted on mentoring of youth with disabilities, especially science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)…”
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