William R Nugent
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 78164 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | William R Nugent |
| NOMBRES | William R |
| APELLIDO | Nugent |
| FIRMA | NUGENT W R |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0811-3221 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 73 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 124 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 73 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1987 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
The relationship between Violent Political Rhetoric and Non-Suicide, Non-External Cause (Natural) Death Rates in the United States
Measurement Equivalence and Convergent Validity of the Family Bondedness Scale
Objectives: Research suggests pets and the human–animal bond (HAB) play significant roles in the health and mental health of family members. Critiques of measures used in HAB research have noted the need for research on the validity and reliability of HAB measures. This study was a validity study of scores on the Family Bondedness Scale (FBS). Methods: Multigroup confirmatory factor analysis methods were used to test the measurement equivalence a…
The Relationship Between Violent Political Rhetoric, Murder Rate, Gun Ownership, and Police Deadly Encounters With Civilians
Police kill around 1,000 persons annually in the United States. This is a significant issue for social work because of the effects these killings have on individuals and communities. Recent research has shown a positive relationship between violent political rhetoric (VPR) and mass shootings. This study aimed to investigate if a relationship exists between VPR and police violence that results in the death of civilians. This was a secondary analys…
The relationship between violent political rhetoric and suicide rates
An Investigation of the Impact of Students' Prior Disciplinary Record on School Discipline Outcomes
A measurement equivalence study of English and Spanish versions of the Family Bondedness Scale
The purpose of the current research was to translate the Family Bondedness Scale (FBS), a recently developed scale for measuring the extent to which pet owners are emotionally bonded with their pets in a manner commensurate with their emotional bondedness with human family members, into Spanish and test the measurement equivalence, or measurement invariance, of scores from the English and Spanish versions. This study was intended to address the n…
A Measurement Equivalence Study of the Family Bondedness Scale
A significant percentage of US households have at least one pet. A recent poll found that over 90% of pet owners feel their pet is a family member, suggesting the definition of "family" should include pets. Some studies have found that pet ownership has physical, mental, and social health benefits for the owner, although other research has not found this. It is thought this variability is due to methodological issues. A significant issue identifi…
The Relationship between Violent Political Rhetoric and Mass Shootings
Mass shootings are a public health crisis and have numerous negative effects on health, mental health, and economic variables. Identification of correlates and causes of mass shootings is an important research priority, as findings may inform efforts to reduce these events and their sequelae. A relationship has been speculated between violent political rhetoric (VPR) and mass shootings. The current study was an investigation of this relationship …
Measurement Equivalence, Symmetry, Effect Sizes, and Meta-Analysis
In meta-analysis, different measures are often used in different studies, so the meta-analyst must combine effect sizes (ESs) based on different measures with unique and arbitrary metrics. It has been argued that standardization in ESs places them on a common metric, which makes them comparable. However, recent theoretical development and research has challenged this assertion. In this article, especially relevant for social work meta-analysts, I…
Violent Political Rhetoric, Generalized Imitation, Income Inequality, Gun Ownership, Changes in Gross Domestic Product, and Mass Shootings
Mass shootings represent a major public health crisis. There are economic, health, and mental health consequences of these events. A number of causes of mass shootings have been investigated. One cause that has been hypothesized but not yet investigated is violent political rhetoric (VPR). The current study used publicly available data to test for an association between VPR and mass shootings. Independent variables included income inequality, gun…
Examining the Validity of a Model of Integrated Health Care Knowledge
Objective: The knowledge base and skills required for effective practice in integrated and behavioral health care are poorly specified. This study aims to identify types of knowledge and skills necessary for effective practice by empirically testing the content and structure of a model of integrated health care knowledge. Method: Participants (N = 154) worked in integrated primary care, specialty medical care, and specialty mental health with an …
An Empirical Demonstration of the Existence of Measurement Dependence in the Results of a Meta-Analysis
Objective: Findings from meta-analytic studies that use standardized mean differences (SMDs) may be overly dependent on the original measures that were used to generate SMDs. This may be particularly true when measures have arbitrary metrics or when measures fail to meet measurement equivalence. We test the hypothesis that in such cases, meta-analytic results may vary significantly— statistically and practically—as a function of the measures used…
Adolescent daughters’ perceptions of their fathers’ levels of communication and care
This study examines the relationship between female adolescents' perceptions of their fathers' level of communication and care, and the influence of these variables on their adolescent daughters' sexual behaviors. Data was extracted from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health from 1994–2008, which consisted of a sample (N=629) of adolescent girls in grades 7–12 in the United States during the 1994–1995 school year. Study results sho…
Variability in the Results of Meta-Analysis as a Function of Comparing Effect Sizes Based on Scores From Noncomparable Measures
Meta-analysis is a significant methodological advance that is increasingly important in research synthesis. Fundamental to meta-analysis is the presumption that effect sizes, such as the standardized mean difference (SMD), based on scores from different measures are comparable. It has been argued that population observed score SMDs based on scores from different measures A and B will be equal only if the conjunction of three conditions are met: c…
Understanding DIF and DTF
Objective: This article introduces the reader to item response theory (IRT), differential item functioning (DIF), and differential test functioning (DTF), and it demonstrates how a DIF and DTF analysis can be conducted using IRT analysis methods. DIF concerns the possibility that items on a scale work differently for different groups, such as females and males. DIF can accumulate across items on a scale to create DTF, which means the overall scal…
Addressing negative affect in substance use relapse prevention
This review includes 15 studies, evaluating evidence of the effectiveness of interventions addressing negative affect in substance use relapse prevention. A unitary construct of “negative affect” was inadequate for reconciling conflicting findings. Instead, affect variables were divided by temporal range, model of affect, and discreteness of measurement. Results strongly support (1) cognitive behavioral therapy’s effectiveness for changing tonic …
A review of the effectiveness of military suicide prevention programs in reducing rates of military suicides
The suicide rate within the U.S. armed forces remains a pressing issue for the country. This comprehensive literature review found only five published studies on military suicide prevention programs and their outcomes. Substantial research design and methodological issues are noted, and only one study produces statistically significant results. Findings reveal a serious lack of empirical evidence demonstrating effective suicide prevention program…
A review of PTSD and shame in military veterans
Traumatic military experiences can create ethical dilemmas that result in moral injury. Moral injury is strongly correlated with interpersonal problems, social anxiety, isolation, depression, and suicide. Shame, considered the primary component of moral injury, amplifies the impact of trauma across every category. Shame relates to the trauma experience and is fortified by poor homecomings and the years following veterans' return from battle. Self…
Sexual addiction
This article reviewed the available studies of treatments for individuals suffering from sexual addiction. Sexual addiction may affect as many as 3–5% of all Americans and can result in dire consequences for those affected. Because the existence of sexual addiction remains controversial, this problem has been understudied. A search of five databases for peer-reviewed studies revealed a dearth of empirical studies on targeted treatments for sexual…
Cyberbullying
The focus of this literature review examines interventions for 12–18-year-old adolescents experiencing depressive symptoms as a consequence of cyberbullying. Findings reveal a positive correlation between cyberbullying and depressive symptomology, but only a few interventions treat this problem. This review reinforces the urgent need for the creation of additional evidence-based intervention programs
A literature review of forgiveness as a beneficial intervention to increase relationship satisfaction in couples therapy
Forgiveness between couples is identified as a strong predictor of relationship satisfaction. Yet forgiveness is often overlooked as a potential intervention to help couples increase their relational satisfaction. The purpose of this literature review is to examine the use of forgiveness as a therapeutic intervention to increase relational satisfaction for opposite- and same-sex couple dyads. Forgiveness is also introduced as an effective compone…
How children verbally reported their experiences of a genital exam
This literature review examines five empirical studies that researchers conducted to investigate children’s reports about their experience of undergoing a genital examination. Findings show older children tend to provide more extensive and accurate accounts of their experiences than younger children, who are particularly vulnerable when questioned about genital touch. Results further reveal that the use of anatomical dolls with young children con…
Facets of mindfulness related to a change in anxiety following a mindfulness-based intervention
Mindfulness has been operationalized into five facets that can be measured: Observe, Describe, Act with Awareness, Nonjudgment, and Nonreactivity. The purpose of this literature review is to determine if any single facet of mindfulness is more robustly associated with a change in anxiety. Five studies measuring changes in mindfulness facets following a mindfulness-based intervention and their effects on anxiety symptoms were examined. The results…
Basics, ACT, mindfulness, and BMI
This literature review focuses on the use of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) during individual evidence-based therapeutic interventions with college students engaging in high-risk drinking. A review of family history, drinking motives, and the collegiate environment is also examined for empirical and theoretical…
Veterinary social work
Veterinary social work (VSW) is the provision of services at the intersection of veterinary medicine and social work practice. Based on scholarly literature and practice experience, four competency areas are identified for social workers attending to the human side of the human-animal bond: grief at the loss of an animal companion, compassion fatigue in the animal services fields, the connection between animal and human violence, and animal-assis…
Testing a path model of relationships between gender, age, and bullying victimization and violent behavior, substance abuse, depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts in adolescents
Creating and Validating Rapid Assessment Instruments for Practice and Research
In this age of accountability, social work practitioners face greater demands to demonstrate the effectiveness of their interventions. A practical way to accomplish this is to use rapid assessment instruments (RAIs) to measure a client’s level of functioning so that any subsequent change in functioning can be accurately detected over time. This first article in this two-part series outlined how to conceptualize and create an RAI, and how to plan …
Veterinary social work
Veterinary social work (VSW) is the provision of services at the intersection of veterinary medicine and social work practice. Based on scholarly literature and practice experience, four competency areas are identified for social workers attending to the human side of the human-animal bond: grief at the loss of an animal companion, compassion fatigue in the animal services fields, the connection between animal and human violence, and animal-assis…
A Statewide Evaluation of Family Preservation and Family Reunification Services
In recent years, social workers have begun to focus on services intended to help keep families together. This article describes evaluation studies of family preservation and reunification services provided to families of status offenders across the state of Florida. Logistic regression methods were used to identify correlates offamily preservation and family reunification in data from 4,195 families served by 23 Florida Network of Youth and Famil…
Validation of a Clinical Measure of Self-Esteem
This article describes a validation study of a newly developed measure of self-esteem. Two studies were conducted, with the second intended as a replication of the first. The first involved 246 persons, and the second involved 107. Several specific predictions were made about the correlations between scores on the newly developed scale, another measure of self-esteem, a measure of depression, and a number of demographic variables. The results sug…
Adolescent daughters’ perceptions of their fathers’ levels of communication and care
This study examines the relationship between female adolescents' perceptions of their fathers' level of communication and care, and the influence of these variables on their adolescent daughters' sexual behaviors. Data was extracted from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health from 1994–2008, which consisted of a sample (N=629) of adolescent girls in grades 7–12 in the United States during the 1994–1995 school year. Study results sho…
Understanding DIF and DTF
Objective: This article introduces the reader to item response theory (IRT), differential item functioning (DIF), and differential test functioning (DTF), and it demonstrates how a DIF and DTF analysis can be conducted using IRT analysis methods. DIF concerns the possibility that items on a scale work differently for different groups, such as females and males. DIF can accumulate across items on a scale to create DTF, which means the overall scal…
The Effects of Aggression Replacement Training on Antisocial Behavior in a Runaway Shelter
Afield study was conducted to investigate the effects of Aggression Replacement Training (ART) on the antisocial behavior of adolescents in a runaway shelter. An interrupted time series design was used. The case records of 522 adolescents who lived in the shelter for more than 519 days were reviewed. Data were obtained on the adolescents'antisocial behavior spanning from more than 310 days prior to and more than 209 days after the start of the AR…
The Use of Item-Response Theory in Social Work Measurement and Research
This article presents an overview of item-response theory and how it may be applied in social work. First, classical measurement theory is briefly discussed via the domain sampling model. Important limitations of classical theory are discussed. Item-response theory, and how it addresses these limitations, is then presented. The theory is then used to desribe the development and performance of a clinical-depression checklist. This scale's performa…
The Interchangeability of Scores From Different Measures and Meta-Analytic Effect Size Comparability
A fundamental tenet of meta-analysis is that effect sizes (EFSs) based on scores from different measures are directly comparable. Two recent models of EFS comparability have posited 2 measurement conditions necessary for EFSs based on scores from different measures to be comparable. This article addresses a number of problems with these models. First, a conceptual basis in representational measurement theory is developed for the conjunction of th…
Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation and the Prevalence of Subsequent Delinquent Behavior
Objective: This article reports the results of a meta-analytic study of the relationship between participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) and the prevalence of subsequent delinquent behavior. Method: Analyses were conducted with the results of 15 studies, conducted at 19 different sites, with a sample of 9,307 juveniles. Results: The results suggested that methodological factors explained all the significant variation across sites and stu…
Differential Validity in Social Work Measurement
Bias" in measurement concerns differential validity. Very little research has been conducted on the differential validity of measures used in social work practice. In this article, the concept of differential validity is discussed, followed by the results of several differential validity studies of measures used in social work practice. The results clearly suggest that the scores produced by measurement instruments used in social work practice ma…
The (Non)Comparability of the Correlation Effect Size Across Different Measurement Procedures
Meta-analysis is becoming a principal tool for research synthesis and for the identification and justification of evidence based practices. A fundamental assumption in meta-analysis is that effect sizes based upon different measures are comparable. Recent work has challenged this assumption in the case of the standardized mean difference. In this article it is shown that population universe (true) score level correlation effect sizes, for the rel…
Testing the Effects of Active Listening
Active or empathic listening is a basic social work practice skill. Past research involving this skill has focused primarily on the relationship between level of empathy and ultimate outcome. Little research has focused on the more immediate effects of this verbal procedure. Focusing on the short-term affective impact of two types of active listening, this article describes a series of replications of an analog experiment. The results, which repl…
Violent Political Rhetoric, Generalized Imitation, Income Inequality, Gun Ownership, Changes in Gross Domestic Product, and Mass Shootings
Mass shootings represent a major public health crisis. There are economic, health, and mental health consequences of these events. A number of causes of mass shootings have been investigated. One cause that has been hypothesized but not yet investigated is violent political rhetoric (VPR). The current study used publicly available data to test for an association between VPR and mass shootings. Independent variables included income inequality, gun…
The Interchangeability of Scores from Different Measures and Meta-Analytic Effect Size Comparability II
A foundational assumption in meta-analysis is that effect sizes (EFSs) based on scores from different measures are directly comparable. Recent theoretical work has shown that in order for EFSs to be comparable—in the sense of being interchangeable across measures—the EFSs must be based on scores meeting two conditions: construct equivalence and the reliabilities of the scores from these measures must be equal. No research has investigated the con…
A Validity Study of Two Forms of the Self-Esteem Rating Scale
A study was conducted to assess the equivalence of validity and reliability of two forms of the Self-Esteem Rating Scale. A total of 228 responses were obtained from a purposive sample. Several data analysis methods were used to test specific hypotheses, and two methods of equating observed scores on the two forms were used. The results were consistent with the general hypothesis of equivalence of validity and reliability. Equipercentile and line…
Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation and Reoffense
Objective: A study was conducted to determine the extent to which four investigations of the effect of participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) on reoffense were successful replications. Method: The data from these four studies were combined and statistical analyses performed to determine if differences between studies were attributable to sampling variability. If the differences between studies were statistically nonsignificant, the resu…
The Relationship between the Comorbidity of Depression with Problems in Psychosocial Functioning and the Severity of Suicidal Ideation
This study investigates the relationship between comorbidity of depression with other problems in personal or interpersonal functioning and severity of suicidal ideation. A number of variables are used as covariates, and a number of mechanism variables are included as a means to control for possible biases introduced by missing data. Results suggest that the interactive comorbidity of depression and problems with self‐esteem is a significant pred…
The Effects of Aggression Replacement Training on Male and Female Antisocial Behavior in a Runaway Shelter
Objective: A field study was conducted to test the effect of Aggression Replacement Training on male and female antisocial behavior in a runaway shelter. Method: An interrupted time series design was used in this study. The case records of 522 adolescents who stayed in a runaway shelter over a 519-day period were reviewed and measures of antisocial behavior obtained. Results: The results suggested that the implementation of the Aggression Replace…
Reactivity and Responsiveness in Children's Service Systems
Few studies have examined the extent to which public children's service systems respond to the mental health problems of children in state custody. This is an important issue because previous research suggests that little attention is given to children's mental health service needs when judicial and service decisions are made about children who enter state custody. The current study addresses the issue by examining the extent to which one state's…
Evaluating the Effects of a Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program on Reoffense
This article describes an investigation of the relationship between participation in a Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) and reoffense within a year of participation. Three research questions were investigated: (a) What are the characteristics of these antisocial children and adolescents ? (b) What relationships exist between these characteristics ? (c) Do the children and adolescents who participate in the VORP program have lower reo…
The Affective Impact of a Clinical Social Worker's Interviewing Style
A series of studies was conducted to investigate the immediate affective impact that a clinical social worker's interviewing style has on clients. In Experiment 1, four simulated interviews were conducted using B1-B2-B1-B2 single-case designs. In Experiment 2, three further B1-B2-B1-B2 single-case-design studies were conducted in order to demonstrate the replicability and generalizability of results from Experiment 1. In all of the interviews the…
Information Gain through Integrated Research Approaches
This article describes the reanalysis of data from a recent experimental test of the tension-reduction theory of alcohol abuse. The reanalysis that is described employs a methodological approach using both single-case-design and group-comparison methods. This "integrated" analysis is described in some detail. The results of this reanalysis severely contradict the results of the original study, which was a well-designed and -executed experiment. T…
The Relationship Between Violent Political Rhetoric, Murder Rate, Gun Ownership, and Police Deadly Encounters With Civilians
Police kill around 1,000 persons annually in the United States. This is a significant issue for social work because of the effects these killings have on individuals and communities. Recent research has shown a positive relationship between violent political rhetoric (VPR) and mass shootings. This study aimed to investigate if a relationship exists between VPR and police violence that results in the death of civilians. This was a secondary analys…
Information Gain through Integrated Research Approaches
This article describes the reanalysis of data from a recent experimental test of the tension-reduction theory of alcohol abuse. The reanalysis that is described employs a methodological approach using both single-case-design and group-comparison methods. This "integrated" analysis is described in some detail. The results of this reanalysis severely contradict the results of the original study, which was a well-designed and -executed experiment. T…
A Vector Model of Single Case Design Data and Its Use in Analyzing Large Single Case Design Replication Series
In this paper mathematical concepts from vector analysis are used to develop a vector model of single case design data. From this model several objective measures of change between single case design phases are developed. One, the Treatment Phase Effect Vector, is a multivariate index of change that indicates the change in level of a dependent variable at specific measurement points across treatment phase relative to baselme phase. A second, the …
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The Use of Item-Response Theory in Social Work Measurement and Research
This article presents an overview of item-response theory and how it may be applied in social work. First, classical measurement theory is briefly discussed via the domain sampling model. Important limitations of classical theory are discussed. Item-response theory, and how it addresses these limitations, is then presented. The theory is then used to desribe the development and performance of a clinical-depression checklist. This scale's performa…
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A Mathematical Model for Analyzing Single Subject Design Replication Series
This paper describes a mathematical model for use in analyzing single case replication series. First, a mathematical model of two adjacent single subject design phases is developed with some mathematical rigor. Then, a comparative data analysis is performed, comparing the information produced by a classical pretest-posttest design analysis, a classical single subject visual analysis, and an analysis employing components of the mathematical model …
The Affective Impact of a Clinical Social Worker's Interviewing Style
A series of studies was conducted to investigate the immediate affective impact that a clinical social worker's interviewing style has on clients. In Experiment 1, four simulated interviews were conducted using B1-B2-B1-B2 single-case designs. In Experiment 2, three further B1-B2-B1-B2 single-case-design studies were conducted in order to demonstrate the replicability and generalizability of results from Experiment 1. In all of the interviews the…
A Comparison of Classical, Item Response, and Generalizability Theories of Measurement
This article compares important concepts from Classical Measurement Theory, Item Response Theory, and Generalizability Theory. A brief, somewhat technical overview of each of these measurement theories is given. Important conceptual and technical similarities and differences between each of these theories are then noted. Several hundred responses on Hudson's Generalized Contentment Scale are analyzed using each of these measurement theories and t…
Psychometric Characteristics of Self-Anchored Scales in Clinical Application
This article describes a psychometric study of the performance of a self-anchored scale for measuring the level of depression in a clinical setting. The self-anchored scale has been advocated for use in clinical and experimental settings as an all purpose measurement procedure capable of measuring almost any construct. The results of this studv demonstrate that self-anchored scales peculiar to specific individuals in an outpatient psychotherapy s…
A Validity Study of a Self-Anchored Scale for Measuring Self-Esteem
This article describes a study that was conducted to investigate the construct validity of a self-anchored scale for measuring self-esteem. Self-anchored scale ratings of self-esteem were correlated with scores on two self-esteem scales, a depression scale, and demographic variables to provide evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. Results suggest that self-anchored scale scores may indeed reflect level of self-esteem. However, results…
Validation of a Clinical Measure of Self-Esteem
This article describes a validation study of a newly developed measure of self-esteem. Two studies were conducted, with the second intended as a replication of the first. The first involved 246 persons, and the second involved 107. Several specific predictions were made about the correlations between scores on the newly developed scale, another measure of self-esteem, a measure of depression, and a number of demographic variables. The results sug…
A Statewide Evaluation of Family Preservation and Family Reunification Services
In recent years, social workers have begun to focus on services intended to help keep families together. This article describes evaluation studies of family preservation and reunification services provided to families of status offenders across the state of Florida. Logistic regression methods were used to identify correlates offamily preservation and family reunification in data from 4,195 families served by 23 Florida Network of Youth and Famil…
A Series of Single Case Design Clinical Evaluations of an Ericksonian Hypnotic Intervention Used with Clinical Anxiety
This article describes three single case design evaluations of an Ericksonian hypnotic intervention used with anxiety problems. The first study, carried out in a community mental health center, involved a 17-year-old female high school student experiencing problems classifiable under DSM-III criteria as "agoraphobia with panic attacks" and "generalized anxiety" and utilized an integration of a withdrawal and an alternating treatments single case …
Differential Validity in Social Work Measurement
Bias" in measurement concerns differential validity. Very little research has been conducted on the differential validity of measures used in social work practice. In this article, the concept of differential validity is discussed, followed by the results of several differential validity studies of measures used in social work practice. The results clearly suggest that the scores produced by measurement instruments used in social work practice ma…
Western History, New and Not So New
Journal Article Western History, New and Not So New Get access Walter Nugent Walter Nugent Walter Nugent is Andrew V. Tackes Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. His publications include The Tolerant Populists (1963), Structures of American Social History (1981), and Crossings (1992). Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar OAH Magazine of History, Volume 9, Issue 1, Fall 1994, Pages 5–9, https://…
A Differential Validity Study of the Self-Esteem Rating Scale
This article describes a differential validity study of a 40-item Likert Type self-report measure of self-esteem, the Self-Esteem Rating Scale. A regression analysis was performed with the criterion variable being scores on Hudson's Index of Self-Esteem. Analyses of data on 369 responses to this assessment scale suggest that scores on the Self-Esteem Rating Scale interact with level of depression and that they may interact with gender. These resu…
An Investigation of the Dependability of Clinical Cutting Scores Using Generalizability Theory
This article describes the use of Generalizability theory to estimate the dependability of the clinical cutting scores on Hudson's (1982) Generalized Contentment Scale and Index of Self-Esteem. The clinical cutting score represents a criterion demarking clinically significant from clinically nonsignificant problem levels. Use of such a criterion is an example of criterion-referenced measurement, which requires different indices of reliability tha…
Testing the Effects of Active Listening
Active or empathic listening is a basic social work practice skill. Past research involving this skill has focused primarily on the relationship between level of empathy and ultimate outcome. Little research has focused on the more immediate effects of this verbal procedure. Focusing on the short-term affective impact of two types of active listening, this article describes a series of replications of an analog experiment. The results, which repl…
Evaluating the Effects of a Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program on Reoffense
This article describes an investigation of the relationship between participation in a Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) and reoffense within a year of participation. Three research questions were investigated: (a) What are the characteristics of these antisocial children and adolescents ? (b) What relationships exist between these characteristics ? (c) Do the children and adolescents who participate in the VORP program have lower reo…
The Effects of Anger Control Training on Adolescent Antisocial Behavior
This article describes research on the effects of an anger control training (ACT) program conducted in a group home for adolescents in state custody for unruly and delinquent behavior. Comparisons were made between changes in antisocial behavior shown by adolescents who went through ACT and those shown by (a) a random sample of comparable adolescents in state custody and (b) adolescents in a comparison group home. Results suggest that adolescents…
The Effects of Aggression Replacement Training on Antisocial Behavior in a Runaway Shelter
Afield study was conducted to investigate the effects of Aggression Replacement Training (ART) on the antisocial behavior of adolescents in a runaway shelter. An interrupted time series design was used. The case records of 522 adolescents who lived in the shelter for more than 519 days were reviewed. Data were obtained on the adolescents'antisocial behavior spanning from more than 310 days prior to and more than 209 days after the start of the AR…
The Effects of Aggression Replacement Training on Male and Female Antisocial Behavior in a Runaway Shelter
Objective: A field study was conducted to test the effect of Aggression Replacement Training on male and female antisocial behavior in a runaway shelter. Method: An interrupted time series design was used in this study. The case records of 522 adolescents who stayed in a runaway shelter over a 519-day period were reviewed and measures of antisocial behavior obtained. Results: The results suggested that the implementation of the Aggression Replace…
Reactivity and Responsiveness in Children's Service Systems
Few studies have examined the extent to which public children's service systems respond to the mental health problems of children in state custody. This is an important issue because previous research suggests that little attention is given to children's mental health service needs when judicial and service decisions are made about children who enter state custody. The current study addresses the issue by examining the extent to which one state's…
Single Case Design Visual Analysis Procedures for Use in Practice Evaluation
Visual procedures are the most commonly used in the analysis of single case design data. However, a number of problems with visual analysis methods have been identified in previous research, and research and development on visual analysis methods has been recommended. If single case design methods are to be used, as once hoped, by social work practitioners, then visual analysis methods should be easy and quick to use as well as methodologically d…
A “Devil” Hidden in the Details
Regression analysis procedures are frequently used in Social Work research. One of the assumptions on which regression analysis is based is the assumption that all independent variables have been measured without error. This assumption is probably ignored by most researchers. However, the consequences of violations of this assumption are profound. Measurement error in a single variable in a regression model can bias all parameters estimates in la…
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