Andrew Irish
Biographic Data
| ID | 4176718 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andrew Irish |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andrew |
| FAMILY NAME | Irish |
| SIGNATURE | IRISH A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University at Buffalo, State University of New York |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0921-9976 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Preliminary estimates of recovery capital growth in early and middle stages
As the recovery capital framework emerges, we still know little about growth rates in early- and middle-stage recovery. This study aimed to: 1) hypothesize recovery capital growth trajectories via graphical representations employing fitted lines and curves; and 2) generate preliminary recovery capital growth estimates through statistical models that predict monthly and yearly growth in recovery capital scores. We used the Multidimensional Invento…
State-Level Income Inequality as a Determinant of Suicide Mortality in the United States
Income inequality has been increasing for decades and is now known to be related to many downstream health outcomes, where greater inequality is a predictor of poorer health. Results of investigations into the relationship between income inequality and suicidality have been mixed. This study leverages the most recent data available from the National Longitudinal Mortality Study to investigate the relationship between state-level income inequality…
Qualitative insights in item development for a comprehensive and inclusive measure of recovery capital
The high degree of alteration to the item pool highlights the importance of establishing validity with respondents. Response variation based on recovery pathway suggests the need for broad heterogeneity in respondents. Measures that are sensitive, psychometrically sound, and aligned with theory are critical for advancing research on recovery capital and related disparities for diverse populations
That's got me to where I am today’
Substance use and associated fatalities are disproportionately experienced by rural communities, where there is an urgent need to understand and facilitate the recovery process. The concept of social capital is a critical one for recovery from a substance use disorder, even more so for individuals living in rural communities who experience unique social connection barriers. This study used Consensual Qualitative Research methodology to analyze da…
A Policy-Mapping Primer for Social Work Researchers and Advocates
Journal Article A Policy-Mapping Primer for Social Work Researchers and Advocates Get access Elizabeth Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen Email: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Andrew Irish, Andrew Irish Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elizabeth Lightfoot Elizabeth Lightfoot Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Social Work…
Mapping the association between exposure to violence and mental health problems among a representative sample of youth in Bangladesh
Evaluating the Impact of In-Home Behavioral Health Services on Housing First Residents' Emergency Room and Inpatient Utilization
Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness are highly marginalized and frequently access acute healthcare services. This program evaluation used secondary data collected from adults experiencing chronic homelessness (n=133) who participated in a Housing First program offering in-home behavioral health services within a large Midwestern city. Participant demographics (e.g., gender, race, age) and data on health factors (e.g., substance misuse a…
Trauma and principles of trauma-informed care in the U.S. federal legislative response to the opioid epidemic
Our analysis found limited attention to trauma in opioid-related federal legislation. Based on these findings and following the example of coalitions such as the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice, advocates can mobilize for better inclusion of trauma-informed principles in opioid policy. Further, this study demonstrates the feasibility of applying the trauma-informed policy analysis framework to code Congressional policies using pu…
Me, the street, and a backpack”
Recovery capital is a framework for understanding individuals’ resources for recovery from substance misuse. In a qualitative analysis of rural individuals in recovery (N = 49), the role of physical capital emerged prominently across ten focus groups. Participants highlighted the effects of employment status, income, and other forms of physical capital directly, as well as indirect effects through changes in human capital. Negative cultural capit…
Understanding teen sex in Bangladesh
Suicide ideation, plan, and attempt among youth in Bangladesh
Striving and Dreaming
The transition to adulthood is an underresearched topic for cross-systems youth, defined as young people who have experienced homelessness, child welfare system involvement, and educational challenges. This qualitative study explored processes of resilience in the transition to adulthood for cross-systems youth aged 18 to 24 ( n = 20). Analysis of in-depth interviews using a grounded theory open coding process revealed two thematic concepts, stri…
Hello, you’re not supposed to be here’
Objective We aimed to examine the food-seeking experiences of homeless emerging adults (age 18–24 years) in a US urban context. Design The study used a qualitative descriptive design, combining semi-structured interviews with a standardized quantitative measure of food insecurity. Interview data were coded using constant comparative methods to identify patterns across and within interviews. Emerging themes were confirmed and refined through membe…
State-Level Income Inequality as a Determinant of Suicide Mortality in the United States
Income inequality has been increasing for decades and is now known to be related to many downstream health outcomes, where greater inequality is a predictor of poorer health. Results of investigations into the relationship between income inequality and suicidality have been mixed. This study leverages the most recent data available from the National Longitudinal Mortality Study to investigate the relationship between state-level income inequality…
A Policy-Mapping Primer for Social Work Researchers and Advocates
Journal Article A Policy-Mapping Primer for Social Work Researchers and Advocates Get access Elizabeth Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen Email: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Andrew Irish, Andrew Irish Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elizabeth Lightfoot Elizabeth Lightfoot Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Social Work…
Suicide ideation, plan, and attempt among youth in Bangladesh
Striving and Dreaming
The transition to adulthood is an underresearched topic for cross-systems youth, defined as young people who have experienced homelessness, child welfare system involvement, and educational challenges. This qualitative study explored processes of resilience in the transition to adulthood for cross-systems youth aged 18 to 24 ( n = 20). Analysis of in-depth interviews using a grounded theory open coding process revealed two thematic concepts, stri…
Hello, you’re not supposed to be here’
Objective We aimed to examine the food-seeking experiences of homeless emerging adults (age 18–24 years) in a US urban context. Design The study used a qualitative descriptive design, combining semi-structured interviews with a standardized quantitative measure of food insecurity. Interview data were coded using constant comparative methods to identify patterns across and within interviews. Emerging themes were confirmed and refined through membe…
Trauma and principles of trauma-informed care in the U.S. federal legislative response to the opioid epidemic
Our analysis found limited attention to trauma in opioid-related federal legislation. Based on these findings and following the example of coalitions such as the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice, advocates can mobilize for better inclusion of trauma-informed principles in opioid policy. Further, this study demonstrates the feasibility of applying the trauma-informed policy analysis framework to code Congressional policies using pu…
Me, the street, and a backpack”
Recovery capital is a framework for understanding individuals’ resources for recovery from substance misuse. In a qualitative analysis of rural individuals in recovery (N = 49), the role of physical capital emerged prominently across ten focus groups. Participants highlighted the effects of employment status, income, and other forms of physical capital directly, as well as indirect effects through changes in human capital. Negative cultural capit…
Understanding teen sex in Bangladesh
Suicide ideation, plan, and attempt among youth in Bangladesh
Striving and Dreaming
The transition to adulthood is an underresearched topic for cross-systems youth, defined as young people who have experienced homelessness, child welfare system involvement, and educational challenges. This qualitative study explored processes of resilience in the transition to adulthood for cross-systems youth aged 18 to 24 ( n = 20). Analysis of in-depth interviews using a grounded theory open coding process revealed two thematic concepts, stri…
A Policy-Mapping Primer for Social Work Researchers and Advocates
Journal Article A Policy-Mapping Primer for Social Work Researchers and Advocates Get access Elizabeth Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen Email: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Andrew Irish, Andrew Irish Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elizabeth Lightfoot Elizabeth Lightfoot Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Social Work…
Mapping the association between exposure to violence and mental health problems among a representative sample of youth in Bangladesh
Evaluating the Impact of In-Home Behavioral Health Services on Housing First Residents' Emergency Room and Inpatient Utilization
Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness are highly marginalized and frequently access acute healthcare services. This program evaluation used secondary data collected from adults experiencing chronic homelessness (n=133) who participated in a Housing First program offering in-home behavioral health services within a large Midwestern city. Participant demographics (e.g., gender, race, age) and data on health factors (e.g., substance misuse a…
Qualitative insights in item development for a comprehensive and inclusive measure of recovery capital
The high degree of alteration to the item pool highlights the importance of establishing validity with respondents. Response variation based on recovery pathway suggests the need for broad heterogeneity in respondents. Measures that are sensitive, psychometrically sound, and aligned with theory are critical for advancing research on recovery capital and related disparities for diverse populations
That's got me to where I am today’
Substance use and associated fatalities are disproportionately experienced by rural communities, where there is an urgent need to understand and facilitate the recovery process. The concept of social capital is a critical one for recovery from a substance use disorder, even more so for individuals living in rural communities who experience unique social connection barriers. This study used Consensual Qualitative Research methodology to analyze da…
State-Level Income Inequality as a Determinant of Suicide Mortality in the United States
Income inequality has been increasing for decades and is now known to be related to many downstream health outcomes, where greater inequality is a predictor of poorer health. Results of investigations into the relationship between income inequality and suicidality have been mixed. This study leverages the most recent data available from the National Longitudinal Mortality Study to investigate the relationship between state-level income inequality…
Preliminary estimates of recovery capital growth in early and middle stages
As the recovery capital framework emerges, we still know little about growth rates in early- and middle-stage recovery. This study aimed to: 1) hypothesize recovery capital growth trajectories via graphical representations employing fitted lines and curves; and 2) generate preliminary recovery capital growth estimates through statistical models that predict monthly and yearly growth in recovery capital scores. We used the Multidimensional Invento…
Psychology (11 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (5 works) · Social science (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Economic growth (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Mental health (4 works)