Mary Ann Priester

Biographic Data

ID6186555
NAMEMary Ann Priester
GIVEN NAMESMary Ann
FAMILY NAMEPriester
SIGNATUREPRIESTER M A
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of South Carolina
ORCID0000-0002-6839-9738
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS2
WORKS AS AUTHOR7
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2013
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2018
H-INDEX1

  • Psychosocial factors and behavioral health outcomes among children in Foster and Kinship care

    Open AccessTyreasa Washington, Ashley Wrenn et al.ARTICLEChildren and Youth Services Review2018

  • Examining the Relationship Between Diversity Exposure and Students’ Color-Blind Racial Attitudes and Awareness of Racial Oppression

    Mary Ann Priester, Ronald Pitner et al.ARTICLEJournal of Ethnic & Cultural…2017References: 17

    This cross-sectional study surveyed graduate-level social work and undergraduate psychology students (N = 409) at a large university to explore the association of diversity exposure (diversity of undergraduate institution, diversity of childhood neighborhood, previous diversity courses), and color-blind racial attitudes and awareness of racial oppression. White students scored significantly higher on level of color-blind racial attitudes compared…

  • Improving the Efficacy of Administrative Data for Evaluation of Holistic Defense

    Dana Dehart, Steven E Lize et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Service Research2017References: 6

    A college of social work developed a partnership with a state commission on indigent defense to examine existing data-collection procedures, potential case outcomes, and practical implications of implementing holistic defense programs. The holistic defense model responds to the complex challenges of justice-system-involved defendants by providing social services in public defense offices. Using chi-square and logistic regression analyses of admin…

  • Treatment Access Barriers and Disparities Among Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

    Open AccessMary Ann Priester, Teri Browne et al.ARTICLEJournal of Substance Abuse…2016

  • Barriers and Facilitators to Substance Use Treatment in the Rural South

    Open AccessTeri Browne, Mary Ann Priester et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2016

    PURPOSE: Little qualitative research has examined factors associated with care in substance abuse treatment agencies in Southeastern rural communities. This study explored client- and agency stakeholder-perceived barriers and facilitators to substance use treatment delivery in southeastern rural communities. METHODS: Group and individual interviews were conducted with 40 key stakeholders and 40 clients at 9 substance abuse agencies serving rural …

  • Teaching Strategies for Addressing Poverty Awareness With Aspiring Helping Professionals

    Open AccessOthelia Eun-Kyoung Lee, Othelia Eunkyoung Lee et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2016

    This study describes the use of guided learning activities that exposed aspiring helping professionals to the challenges and discrimination experienced by individuals living in poverty. Pretest/posttest and qualitative analysis of participants’ reactions to a Poverty Simulation and a Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop were analyzed to explore perceived learning benefits reported by 43 master of social work (MSW) students. Incorporating poverty conte…

  • Who Is The Help? Use of Film to Explore Diversity

    Open AccessEun-Kyoung Othelia Lee, Eun‐kyoung Othelia Lee et al.ARTICLEAffilia2013Cited by: 2References: 6

    Helping learners understand the intersectionality of gender, race, and class can be challenging. This study describes the use of the film The Help to stimulate discussion about racism and intersectionality. As evidenced by posttest survey data, the film enabled learners to identify the importance of gender, race/ethnicity, and social class. Qualitative analysis revealed that viewing The Help with a diverse audience can provide a forum to explore …