Naelys Luna
Biographic Data
| ID | 4175963 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Naelys Luna |
| GIVEN NAMES | Naelys |
| FAMILY NAME | Luna |
| SIGNATURE | LUNA N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Florida Atlantic University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Premature, Untimely, and Traumatic Death of Family Members, and Mental Health Disorders Among Inpatient Substance Users
Premature, untimely, or traumatic death of a family member has been shown to be related to later substance use issues among some surviving family members. However, research on these deaths has been limited in that no studies to date have explored associations between these deaths and other mental health disorders co-occurring with substance use. Therefore, this study examined the relationships between premature, untimely, and traumatic deaths of …
Exploring the Psychometric Properties of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale Among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
Associations Between Spirituality, Meaning in Life, and Depressive Disorders Among a Sample of Individuals in Treatment for Substance-Use Disorders
This study explored the relationships between spirituality (existential purpose and meaning and religious well-being), meaning in life (presence and search), and three mood disorders among individuals in residential treatment for substance-use disorders. Results indicated that existential well-being was a significant predictor of both for major depressive disorder and dysthymia symptomatology. Religious well-being and search for meaning in life w…
A confirmatory factor analysis of the Spiritual Transcendence Index: Assessing spirituality in a sample of Latino college students
Research has documented that spirituality is an essential component of health and mental health. Therefore, it is important to carefully examine the psychometric properties of instruments used to operationalise this construct. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Spiritual Transcendence Index (STI) among Latino college students. The sample involved 593 Latino college students who filled out a battery of questionnaires. Results …
Spirituality in the treatment of substance use disorders: Proposing the Three-legged Stool as a model for intervention
Spirituality is a multidimensional construct that is considered to be a protective factor in the treatment of addictions. However, because there has been little agreement regarding the conceptualization of this complex construct, it has been difficult to operationalize spirituality in clinical settings so that its protective value can be maximized. This article presents a preliminary framework—the Three-legged Stool—to help therapists structure t…
Examining Protective Factors for Dysthymia Among Individuals Attending Substance Abuse Treatment
Dysthymia affects millions of people and has been associated with impaired psychosocial and occupational functioning and poor clinical treatment outcomes. Yet few studies have examined protective factors that can be utilized to help individuals with dysthymia in clinical settings, particularly among individuals with comorbid substance use disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential protective quality of adult attachment dime…
The relationship between spirituality and depressive symptom severity, psychosocial functioning impairment, and quality of life: Examining the impact of age, gender, and ethnic differences
Research has documented the contribution of spirituality on overall health and mental health among college students. However, very few studies have explored the impact of cultural and ethnic differences on the effect of spirituality on mental health outcomes in this population. The aims of this study were to examine the relationships among spirituality, depressive symptom severity, psychosocial functioning impairment, and quality of life in a lar…
Exploring the Relationships between Spirituality and Personality Disorder Traits among a Sample of In-Patients in Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
An empirical study of attachment dimensions and mood disorders in inpatient substance abuse clients: The mediating role of spirituality
Adult attachment style has been related to both spirituality and psychopathology. This study aimed to test the possible mediating role of two dimensions of spirituality (purpose and meaning in life and perceived relationship with God/higher power) between two attachment dimensions (anxiety and avoidance) and three mood disorders (major depressive disorder, dysthymia and bipolar). In total, 305 clients receiving inpatient substance abuse treatment…
The Effectiveness of Writing Across the Curriculum in a Baccalaureate Social Work Program: Students' Perceptions
Effective social work practice requires strong writing and communication skills; however, social work students often experience difficulties performing academically at expected levels. This article presents findings from a student survey that was collected for two years to assess perceptions of the effectiveness of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) strategies on writing skills and social work knowledge acquisition in an introductory social work…
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The Effectiveness of Writing Across the Curriculum in a Baccalaureate Social Work Program: Students' Perceptions
Effective social work practice requires strong writing and communication skills; however, social work students often experience difficulties performing academically at expected levels. This article presents findings from a student survey that was collected for two years to assess perceptions of the effectiveness of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) strategies on writing skills and social work knowledge acquisition in an introductory social work…
The relationship between spirituality and depressive symptom severity, psychosocial functioning impairment, and quality of life: Examining the impact of age, gender, and ethnic differences
Research has documented the contribution of spirituality on overall health and mental health among college students. However, very few studies have explored the impact of cultural and ethnic differences on the effect of spirituality on mental health outcomes in this population. The aims of this study were to examine the relationships among spirituality, depressive symptom severity, psychosocial functioning impairment, and quality of life in a lar…
Exploring the Relationships between Spirituality and Personality Disorder Traits among a Sample of In-Patients in Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
An empirical study of attachment dimensions and mood disorders in inpatient substance abuse clients: The mediating role of spirituality
Adult attachment style has been related to both spirituality and psychopathology. This study aimed to test the possible mediating role of two dimensions of spirituality (purpose and meaning in life and perceived relationship with God/higher power) between two attachment dimensions (anxiety and avoidance) and three mood disorders (major depressive disorder, dysthymia and bipolar). In total, 305 clients receiving inpatient substance abuse treatment…
Associations Between Spirituality, Meaning in Life, and Depressive Disorders Among a Sample of Individuals in Treatment for Substance-Use Disorders
This study explored the relationships between spirituality (existential purpose and meaning and religious well-being), meaning in life (presence and search), and three mood disorders among individuals in residential treatment for substance-use disorders. Results indicated that existential well-being was a significant predictor of both for major depressive disorder and dysthymia symptomatology. Religious well-being and search for meaning in life w…
A confirmatory factor analysis of the Spiritual Transcendence Index: Assessing spirituality in a sample of Latino college students
Research has documented that spirituality is an essential component of health and mental health. Therefore, it is important to carefully examine the psychometric properties of instruments used to operationalise this construct. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Spiritual Transcendence Index (STI) among Latino college students. The sample involved 593 Latino college students who filled out a battery of questionnaires. Results …
Spirituality in the treatment of substance use disorders: Proposing the Three-legged Stool as a model for intervention
Spirituality is a multidimensional construct that is considered to be a protective factor in the treatment of addictions. However, because there has been little agreement regarding the conceptualization of this complex construct, it has been difficult to operationalize spirituality in clinical settings so that its protective value can be maximized. This article presents a preliminary framework—the Three-legged Stool—to help therapists structure t…
Examining Protective Factors for Dysthymia Among Individuals Attending Substance Abuse Treatment
Dysthymia affects millions of people and has been associated with impaired psychosocial and occupational functioning and poor clinical treatment outcomes. Yet few studies have examined protective factors that can be utilized to help individuals with dysthymia in clinical settings, particularly among individuals with comorbid substance use disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential protective quality of adult attachment dime…
Exploring the Psychometric Properties of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale Among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
Premature, Untimely, and Traumatic Death of Family Members, and Mental Health Disorders Among Inpatient Substance Users
Premature, untimely, or traumatic death of a family member has been shown to be related to later substance use issues among some surviving family members. However, research on these deaths has been limited in that no studies to date have explored associations between these deaths and other mental health disorders co-occurring with substance use. Therefore, this study examined the relationships between premature, untimely, and traumatic deaths of …
Medicine (10 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (7 works) · Spirituality (7 works) · Psychotherapist (6 works) · Alternative medicine (5 works) · Anxiety (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works)