Ryan P Kilmer
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4073279 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Ryan P Kilmer |
| NOMBRES | Ryan P |
| APELLIDO | Kilmer |
| FIRMA | KILMER R P |
| AFILIACIONES | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8388-091X |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 44 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 59 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 43 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 1 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1998 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Changing our approach
Community violence is a geographically concentrated health disparity. Subsequently, community violence prevention frameworks emphasize the need for place‐based intervention and research. However, how to use and integrate methods that generate place‐based knowledge and the potential benefits of using and integrating these place‐based methods, is lacking. We describe a place‐based methodology that integrates data gathered from multiple qualitative …
Using civically engaged research to promote young Black and Latino children’s well-being
Trauma of the Shared Environment
Survivors of campus sexual assault are often tasked with healing while sharing an environment with their perpetrators. However, little is known about the effects of a shared environment on survivor well-being. A qualitative thematic analysis design was employed to address this gap. We conducted semi-structured interviews with nine female survivors who identified their perpetrators as fellow students at a large state university in the southeastern…
Mental health in Chilean higher education students during the Covid-19 pandemic
Findings enhance understanding of the processes contributing to PTSS and PTG in higher education students. The need to improve quality of life and mental health in higher education students, including individual- and institutional-level strategies, is discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Using geographic information systems to inform the public health response to Covid‐19 and structural racism
Black communities have been disproportionately impacted by the syndemic of COVID‐19 and structural racism. Place‐based initiatives (PBIs) are well‐positioned to respond to this syndemic. This study sought to highlight disparities in access to social determinants of health (SDH) between two racially segregated communities, assess residents' needs and measure resource accessibility in one predominantly Black community, and describe the PBI's respon…
Examining the relationships between data‐guided innovations and pre‐k students' social‐emotional development
The present study examined the effects of data‐guided innovations on students’ social‐emotional (SE) development within prekindergarten settings. Specifically, this study examined the effects of a pilot effort that sought to improve instructional quality through the use of structured classroom observations by coaches to help support teacher implementation of curricula and evidence‐based practices. In addition, teachers used formative assessments …
Post‐traumatic stress symptoms and post‐traumatic growth in children and adolescents 12 months and 24 months after the earthquake and tsunamis in Chile in 2010
On 27 February 2010, Chile experienced one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history. The study aimed to evaluate post‐traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and post‐traumatic growth (PTG) in children and adolescents 12 months (T1) and 24 months (T2) after the earthquake and tsunamis in Chile in 2010. Three hundred twenty‐five children and adolescents (47.4% girls; 52.6% boys) between the ages of 10 and 16 years participated in the study. The i…
Establishing a path to unity
The Biden/Harris Administration faces many challenges, from systems and policies that do not work for or benefit all Americans to stark social and political divisions. Multiple courses of action will be necessary, and there must be commitment and investment for the "long haul." When considering the nation's challenges, overarching themes emerge that must be addressed. For instance, recommendations for justice reform cannot be followed without sig…
A data-guided approach to supporting students’ social-emotional development in pre-k
The development of social-emotional competencies in early childhood is essential for long-term health and wellbeing, and these skills are particularly critical for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to set the foundation for success in school and in life. The present study examined the effects of an intervention to support prekindergarten (pre-k) teachers' ability to address the specific social-emotional needs of their students. Teachers in …
Associations between children’s self-system functioning and depressive and posttraumatic stress symptoms following disaster
This study examined correlates of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and depressive symptoms among 6- to 10-year-olds affected directly by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Research on the sequelae of disaster exposure for children has focused largely on aspects that contribute to increased distress or risk for disorder; fewer studies have investigated influences that may serve a positive function. This study sought to address that gap by ex…
Effecting social change across contexts
The articles in this Special Section provide some grounds for optimism. Although their specific topics, approaches, and mechanisms for action vary, they reflect efforts designed to inform change initiatives or foster health and wellness utilizing data-driven strategies and conceptual models. These articles shed light on salient issues and point to strategies for building capacity to take action. Their recommendations are targeted and well founded…
Natural Environments Near Schools
Features of the natural environment such as tree canopy and green space have been found to promote health and well‐being; however, minimal research has investigated potential benefits of nature near schools for early childhood development. This study examined differences in teacher ratings of preschoolers’ socio‐emotional and behavioral functioning in relation to the presence of natural elements (e.g., trees, parks) near children's homes and scho…
Facilitating reintegration for military service personnel, veterans, and their families
As service members return from active duty and, in some cases, exit the military, they face a process of reintegration (also referred to as community reintegration) as they seek to resume participation in their life roles as civilians. Facilitating this dynamic process of reintegration for service members, veterans, and their families-including outlining potential strategies for supporting this return to civilian life and its demands, roles, and …
Changing norms, strategies, and systems to support behavioral health and social justice
has long sought to address prevailing social conditions by treating them as problems to be solved through multilevel, contextually grounded social interventions. Indeed, throughout the organization's history, it has advocated for focusing on the effects of social determinants of health (e.g., racism, violence, poverty, oppression, war) on behavioral health and for doing so across contexts, such as the family, community, and broader social environ…
Continuing our organizational mission
This editorial explains the need for a new name for the American Orthopsychiatric Association (ORTHO). As ORTHO continues their work into the 21st century, they want to better reflect their global membership and focus, increasing the number of partnerships with individuals and organizations, and commitment to a just society. Therefore, ORTHO is changing their name to the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice. It is crucial to u…
Facilitating successful reintegration
Subsequent to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the experiences of military service members (MSVMs) and veterans have garnered increasing attention. A growing body of work has begun to shed light on their reintegration, a process that can bring with it transitions and challenges for service members and their families. Although many families adapt effectively, some have difficulty navigating this process, which can lead to a host of short- and lon…
Effects of Extracurricular Participation on the Internalizing Problems and Intrapersonal Strengths of Youth in a System of Care
Although extracurricular participation has been linked to positive youth outcomes in the general population, no research to date has examined benefits for youth diagnosed with mental health challenges. Youth in systems of care (SOCs) receive a variety of services and supports that could help them capitalize on this potential for positive development, such as access to flexible funding to support recreational interests. However, research has not e…
Building Capacity in Child Welfare to Screen for Mental Health Challenges
Community-university partners across all levels of a hierarchically structured agency must work together to align implementation of partner activities with system-level goals. Recommendations for collaboration, from a stakeholder perspective, are also described
Posttraumatic growth in children and youth
Posttraumatic growth (PTG), positive change resulting from the struggle with trauma, has garnered significant attention in the literature on adults. Recently, the research base has begun to extend downward, and this literature indicates that youth also evidence PTG-like changes. Researchers have sought to assess the construct, examine its correlates, and understand the factors that contribute to PTG in youth. Drawing from this work, this article …
Children's adjustment following Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina severely disrupted the lives of many children and families in the central Gulf Coast of the United States. Face-to-face interviews with child-caregiver dyads were conducted at approximately 1 year posthurricane (T1) and 6-10 months later (T2). The contribution of several factors-caregiver's self-reported symptomatology and coping advice and child perceptions of caregiver distress, unavailability, warmth, and caregiver-child conf…
Perceptions of Family Environment and Wraparound Processes
Addressing the unique needs of youth transitioning to adulthood has long been viewed as a priority in implementation of systems of care (SOCs) and wraparound. Developmental research and “practice‐based evidence” suggest that there are differences between transitioning youth and their younger peers in family environment and wraparound team processes. Although these differences are thought to have significant implications for wraparound practice, f…
Moving Forward with Systems of Care
The articles in this Special Issue on system change within systems of care (SOCs) provide guidance regarding strategies for modifying SOCs to address the needs of different populations, and ways for changing systems to support more positive child and family outcomes. This paper frames central needs, unanswered questions, and issues that remain for those working to implement SOCs. Specific needs and new directions considered include: (1) rigorous …
Systems of Care
For almost two decades, the federal government has supported the development of integrated models of mental health service delivery for children and families, known as systems of care (SOCs), that strive to be child‐centered, family‐focused, community‐based, and culturally competent. These efforts align well with the values and principles (e.g., empowerment, collaboration, strengths emphasis, focus on macro‐level social/system change) central to …
Using latent growth curve modeling to examine changes in mental health outcomes for children enrolled in a system of care
MeckCARES, a system of care (SOC) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is designed to serve youth with severe emotional disturbances and their families. This study employed latent growth curve (LGC) modeling to examine (a) the degree to which youth improved on indicators of adjustment over the course of the first year of enrollment in MeckCARES, and (b) the services or demographic variables associated with individual differences in the rate of …
Understanding the ecology and development of children and families experiencing homelessness
The experience of homelessness can pervade multiple levels and facets of a child and family's world. In view of the historical risks in the lives of children who are experiencing homelessness (e.g., growing up under conditions of poverty, exposure to family violence), it is clear that interventions, services, and supports need to be equally comprehensive to have a positive influence on child functioning and development. Consequently, service syst…
Moving from Principles to Practice
This paper emphasizes the value of family‐centered care. Discussion highlights family‐centered philosophies (e.g., Systems of Care [SOCs]) and practice models (i.e., wraparound) and identifies discrepancies between conceptualizations and actual practice. Data from multiple sources detail issues in fidelity to family‐centered values and needs and risks experienced by siblings of children with severe emotional disturbance and their caregivers. This…
Evaluating systems of care
Systems of care (SOCs) have been developed throughout the country to meet the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) and their families. In these SOCs, multiple agencies and disciplines are expected to work together with informal community supports to address families' needs (Stroul & Friedman, 1986a). A review of the literature on the impact of SOCs suggests: (a) communities' service delivery systems change; and (b) children …
Systems of Care
For almost two decades, the federal government has supported the development of integrated models of mental health service delivery for children and families, known as systems of care (SOCs), that strive to be child‐centered, family‐focused, community‐based, and culturally competent. These efforts align well with the values and principles (e.g., empowerment, collaboration, strengths emphasis, focus on macro‐level social/system change) central to …
Perceptions of Family Environment and Wraparound Processes
Addressing the unique needs of youth transitioning to adulthood has long been viewed as a priority in implementation of systems of care (SOCs) and wraparound. Developmental research and “practice‐based evidence” suggest that there are differences between transitioning youth and their younger peers in family environment and wraparound team processes. Although these differences are thought to have significant implications for wraparound practice, f…
Positive psychology”
This commentary considers aspects of the recent American Psychologist Special Issue (SI) on “Positive Psychology.” Strong points of this new thrust include: (a) a focal concern with insufficiencies in the current medical model in mental health; (b) a core focus on positive outcomes; and (c) the belief that such outcomes may, in the long run, be the most efficacious way of reducing psychological dysfunction.The approach's major current limitations…
A micro‐level analysis of developmental, parenting, and family milieu variables that differentiate stress‐resilient and stress‐affected children
Microanalyzed global parent interview variables that had previously differentiated stress‐resilient (SR) and stress‐affected (SA) outcomes in independent samples (4th–6th and 2nd–3rd grade) of multiethnic, highly stressed, urban children. The in‐depth interview assessed caregiving environment and early child development. On item‐level t tests for the pooled sample, 36 of 144 items differentiated the groups. Discriminant function analysis identifi…
Natural Environments Near Schools
Features of the natural environment such as tree canopy and green space have been found to promote health and well‐being; however, minimal research has investigated potential benefits of nature near schools for early childhood development. This study examined differences in teacher ratings of preschoolers’ socio‐emotional and behavioral functioning in relation to the presence of natural elements (e.g., trees, parks) near children's homes and scho…
Using civically engaged research to promote young Black and Latino children’s well-being
Using geographic information systems to inform the public health response to Covid‐19 and structural racism
Black communities have been disproportionately impacted by the syndemic of COVID‐19 and structural racism. Place‐based initiatives (PBIs) are well‐positioned to respond to this syndemic. This study sought to highlight disparities in access to social determinants of health (SDH) between two racially segregated communities, assess residents' needs and measure resource accessibility in one predominantly Black community, and describe the PBI's respon…
Moving Forward with Systems of Care
The articles in this Special Issue on system change within systems of care (SOCs) provide guidance regarding strategies for modifying SOCs to address the needs of different populations, and ways for changing systems to support more positive child and family outcomes. This paper frames central needs, unanswered questions, and issues that remain for those working to implement SOCs. Specific needs and new directions considered include: (1) rigorous …
Differences in stressors experienced by urban African American, White, and Hispanic children
The frequency of occurrence of 30 stressful life events and circumstances (SLE-Cs), most major and chronic stressors, was compared among 1179 African American, White, and Hispanic second- to sixth-grade, poor (76% eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch) urban children, and their families. Parents completed a Life Events Checklist (LEC) reporting all SLE-Cs experienced by child and family. Factor analysis identified a 5-factor solution for the LE…
A micro‐level analysis of developmental, parenting, and family milieu variables that differentiate stress‐resilient and stress‐affected children
Microanalyzed global parent interview variables that had previously differentiated stress‐resilient (SR) and stress‐affected (SA) outcomes in independent samples (4th–6th and 2nd–3rd grade) of multiethnic, highly stressed, urban children. The in‐depth interview assessed caregiving environment and early child development. On item‐level t tests for the pooled sample, 36 of 144 items differentiated the groups. Discriminant function analysis identifi…
A micro‐level analysis of developmental, parenting, and family milieu variables that differentiate stress‐resilient and stress‐affected children
Microanalyzed global parent interview variables that had previously differentiated stress-resilient (SR) and stress-affected (SA) outcomes in independent samples (4th–6th and 2nd–3rd grade) of multiethnic, highly stressed, urban children. The in-depth interview assessed caregiving environment and early child development. On item-level t tests for the pooled sample, 36 of 144 items differentiated the groups. Discriminant function analysis identifi…
Positive psychology”
This commentary considers aspects of the recent American Psychologist Special Issue (SI) on “Positive Psychology.” Strong points of this new thrust include: (a) a focal concern with insufficiencies in the current medical model in mental health; (b) a core focus on positive outcomes; and (c) the belief that such outcomes may, in the long run, be the most efficacious way of reducing psychological dysfunction.The approach's major current limitations…
Evaluating systems of care
Systems of care (SOCs) have been developed throughout the country to meet the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) and their families. In these SOCs, multiple agencies and disciplines are expected to work together with informal community supports to address families' needs (Stroul & Friedman, 1986a). A review of the literature on the impact of SOCs suggests: (a) communities' service delivery systems change; and (b) children …
An exploratory study of posttraumatic growth in children following a natural disaster
This study extends L. G. Calhoun and R. G. Tedeschi's (1998) model of posttraumatic growth (PTG), positive change resulting from the struggle with trauma, to children by exploring the construct among youngsters who experienced Hurricane Floyd and the subsequent flooding. Despite burgeoning interest in PTG, few studies have examined the phenomenon among non-adults. This first systematic study of PTG in children explores hypothesized linkages among…
Siblings of children with severe emotional disturbances
This study examines risks, resources, and adjustment among siblings of children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) involved in an initiative to develop family centered Systems of Care in North Carolina. These siblings experience many of the same risks as the children who have been diagnosed with SED (i.e., "targets"), but have received relatively little attention from the system or researchers. This first systematic study of these siblings …
Helping families and communities recover from disaster
This title examines key 'lessons learned' from Hurricane Katrina and offers a blueprint for better meeting the needs of children, families, and communities post-disaster. It provides community-wide strategies for promoting healthy adaptation in children and families following disasters. It includes detailed procedures for improved disaster preparedness and recovery. It addresses the factors that may mitigate the impact of disaster, as well as the…
Helping families and communities recover from disaster
This title examines key 'lessons learned' from Hurricane Katrina and offers a blueprint for better meeting the needs of children, families, and communities post-disaster. It provides community-wide strategies for promoting healthy adaptation in children and families following disasters. It includes detailed procedures for improved disaster preparedness and recovery. It addresses the factors that may mitigate the impact of disaster, as well as the…
Moving from Principles to Practice
This paper emphasizes the value of family‐centered care. Discussion highlights family‐centered philosophies (e.g., Systems of Care [SOCs]) and practice models (i.e., wraparound) and identifies discrepancies between conceptualizations and actual practice. Data from multiple sources detail issues in fidelity to family‐centered values and needs and risks experienced by siblings of children with severe emotional disturbance and their caregivers. This…
The importance of context in fostering responsive community systems
The importance of helping families of children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) connect with informal or natural supports-that is, individuals who are part of their ongoing communities and daily lives-has been widely recognized. Utilization of informal supports has thus become a core element within systems of care (SOCs) designed to improve services for children with SED and their families. However, research demonstrates that implementati…
Factors associated with positive adjustment in siblings of children with severe emotional disturbance
This study builds on the scant research involving siblings of children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) and examines: associations between adversity experiences and adjustment among 5- to 10-year-old siblings, and relations among family resources, community life, and sibling adjustment. Caregivers from 100 families completed standardized indicators of sibling adjustment and scales reflecting multiple contextual variables. Results document…
Parental adjustment, family functioning, and posttraumatic growth among Norwegian children and adolescents following a natural disaster
This study investigated the degree to which parental symptomatology and characteristics of the family environment related to posttraumatic growth (PTG) among children and adolescents who had been directly exposed to the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. One hundred five 6- to 17-year-olds (M = 11.9 years, SD = 3.3) and their parents (N = 67) were interviewed approximately 10 months and 2 years 5 months after the tsunami. The parents' self-reported PTG wa…
Responding to the needs of children and families after a disaster
Disasters may negatively influence caregivers' ability to respond to the needs of their families. In this context, service organizations' response to families' needs may affect caregivers' symptoms and parenting. Interviews were conducted with caregivers affected by Hurricane Katrina approximately 1 year (T(1); N = 68) and 2 years posthurricane (T(2); N = 52). Caregivers reported high levels of service needs and unmet needs for themselves and the…
Posttraumatic growth among children and adolescents
Posttraumatic growth among Norwegian children and adolescents exposed to the 2004 tsunami
Exploring posttraumatic growth in Japanese youth
Despite a growing body of literature examining posttraumatic growth (PTG; positive change resulting from the struggle with trauma) in adult populations from various cultures, the emerging research base involving youth includes few studies exploring the construct in youth from Eastern cultures. This study examined PTG and perceived growth in the absence of trauma among Japanese youth. A total of 408 youth (215 boys, 193 girls), with a mean age of …
Perceptions of Family Environment and Wraparound Processes
Addressing the unique needs of youth transitioning to adulthood has long been viewed as a priority in implementation of systems of care (SOCs) and wraparound. Developmental research and “practice‐based evidence” suggest that there are differences between transitioning youth and their younger peers in family environment and wraparound team processes. Although these differences are thought to have significant implications for wraparound practice, f…
Moving Forward with Systems of Care
The articles in this Special Issue on system change within systems of care (SOCs) provide guidance regarding strategies for modifying SOCs to address the needs of different populations, and ways for changing systems to support more positive child and family outcomes. This paper frames central needs, unanswered questions, and issues that remain for those working to implement SOCs. Specific needs and new directions considered include: (1) rigorous …
Systems of Care
For almost two decades, the federal government has supported the development of integrated models of mental health service delivery for children and families, known as systems of care (SOCs), that strive to be child‐centered, family‐focused, community‐based, and culturally competent. These efforts align well with the values and principles (e.g., empowerment, collaboration, strengths emphasis, focus on macro‐level social/system change) central to …
Using latent growth curve modeling to examine changes in mental health outcomes for children enrolled in a system of care
MeckCARES, a system of care (SOC) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is designed to serve youth with severe emotional disturbances and their families. This study employed latent growth curve (LGC) modeling to examine (a) the degree to which youth improved on indicators of adjustment over the course of the first year of enrollment in MeckCARES, and (b) the services or demographic variables associated with individual differences in the rate of …
Understanding the ecology and development of children and families experiencing homelessness
The experience of homelessness can pervade multiple levels and facets of a child and family's world. In view of the historical risks in the lives of children who are experiencing homelessness (e.g., growing up under conditions of poverty, exposure to family violence), it is clear that interventions, services, and supports need to be equally comprehensive to have a positive influence on child functioning and development. Consequently, service syst…
The effects of caregiver social connections on caregiver, child, and family well‐being
This study examines the degree to which caregiver social connectedness influences the effects of strain associated with caring for a child with severe emotional disturbance (SED) on caregiver well-being. We propose a model describing the relationships among the variables of interest and investigate elements of this model. Caregiver strain and social connections were significantly associated with caregiver well-being. Although, no significant inte…
Educational outcomes in a system of care for children with emotional disturbance
In North Carolina, only 69% of high school students graduate in 4 years; however, recent data suggest that only 42% of students with mental and emotional disabilities graduate. MeckCARES, a system of care (SOC) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is designed to serve youth with severe emotional disturbances and their families. The SOC philosophy is a prominent family-focused approach intended to provide comprehensive, coordinated networks of s…
Children's adjustment following Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina severely disrupted the lives of many children and families in the central Gulf Coast of the United States. Face-to-face interviews with child-caregiver dyads were conducted at approximately 1 year posthurricane (T1) and 6-10 months later (T2). The contribution of several factors-caregiver's self-reported symptomatology and coping advice and child perceptions of caregiver distress, unavailability, warmth, and caregiver-child conf…
Psychology (40 obras) · Medicine (25 obras) · Developmental psychology (19 obras) · Clinical Psychology (16 obras) · Psychiatry (16 obras) · Political science (15 obras) · Social Psychology (14 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (13 obras) · Resilience and Mental Health (13 obras) · Family and Disability Support Research (11 obras)