Megan Foley‐Nicpon
Biographic Data
| ID | 6747343 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Megan Foley‐Nicpon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Megan |
| FAMILY NAME | Foley‐Nicpon |
| SIGNATURE | NICPON M F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Iowa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8677-3578 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Objectification and Self-Determination in Fitness
This qualitative study explored physically fit women’s physical, psychological, and societal reasons for engaging in exercise through the lenses of objectification theory and self-determination theory. A phenomenological approach enabled an in-depth examination of the complexity of women’s experiences, including the challenges and successes associated with physical exercise. The participants’ narratives ranged from accounts of perseverance in exe…
High-Achieving Rural Youth and Math and Science Talent Development
This study applied Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) to examine factors influencing the academic aspirations of high-achieving sixth and seventh graders ( n = 178) in a Talent Identification and Career Exploration (TICE) program, emphasizing geographical and gender differences. Participants were from rural, micropolitan, and college towns in the Midwest. Hierarchical linear regression explored the role of math and science aptitude, self-effic…
Exploring the utility of community‐based participatory research to investigate mindfulness‐based interventions in schools
Mindfulness‐based programs have become popular, empirically supported treatment modalities for increasing positive psychological outcomes for children and adolescents, with an overall effect size of 0.4. We argue for implementing community‐based participatory research (CBPR) methodology to investigate the specific effects of mindfulness‐based intervention (MBI) programs within schools. While interest in MBIs in schools has resulted in their incre…
Mental health stigma and service use among Black American youth
Past research has found that Black children do not obtain mental health services at a rate commensurate with their needs. Additionally, they overall have lower rates of service utilization in comparison to other groups, even when factors such as socioeconomic status are considered. This systematic review aimed to examine the impact of mental health stigma on service utilization within Black families. We conducted a review of qualitative and quant…
Qualitative and quantitative development of the High Functioning ASD Screener (HFAS)
ASD manifests in children throughout the ability spectrum, though screening tools may not adequately identify high-ability youth who would benefit from a comprehensive identification evaluation; thus, the impetus for developing The High Functioning ASD Screener (HFAS). Information from content area expert interviews determined the 93-item pilot form administered to high ability youth (ages 5 years, 11 months to 18 years, 2 months) with ASD (n = 1…
Trends and disparities in suicidal behaviors for heterosexual and sexual minority youth 1995–2017
High ability students with coexisting disabilities
School psychologists are well‐positioned to change the educational landscape for twice‐exceptional students, or those who possess high ability in one or more talent domains along with one or more disabilities. Better understanding of the nuanced cognitive and psychosocial assessment patterns within this population may increase well‐needed participation in gifted education opportunities and the likelihood of receiving accommodations, as well as de…
Parental perceptions of gender differences in child technology use and cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a major health concern for today's youth and a pervasive stressor for adolescents and their families. This study offers qualitative insights into how parents perceive their children's technology use and engagement in cyberbullying based on gender. Eight focus groups were conducted with 48 parents of adolescents ages 10–17. Findings indicated parents perceived their children overuse technology and lack awareness of what cyberbully…
Masculine norms, school attitudes, and psychosocial adjustment among gifted boys
Atendiendo las necesidades de estudiantes talentosos con trastornos del espectro autismo
Los estudiantes dotados y talentosos que son diagnosticados con trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) tienen múltiples necesidades. Sus perfiles académicos y cognitivos son gene- ralmente muy diferentes a los de su desarrollo social, a sus perfiles de comunicación, de comportamiento y de funcionamiento adaptativo, lo que puede ser un desafío para los profesores y profesionales que trabajan con esta población de estudiantes. El propósito de este ar…
Atendiendo las necesidades de estudiantes talentosos con trastornos del espectro autismo
Los estudiantes dotados y talentosos que son diagnosticados con trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) tienen múltiples necesidades. Sus perfiles académicos y cognitivos son gene- ralmente muy diferentes a los de su desarrollo social, a sus perfiles de comunicación, de comportamiento y de funcionamiento adaptativo, lo que puede ser un desafío para los profesores y profesionales que trabajan con esta población de estudiantes. El propósito de este ar…
Masculine norms, school attitudes, and psychosocial adjustment among gifted boys
High ability students with coexisting disabilities
School psychologists are well‐positioned to change the educational landscape for twice‐exceptional students, or those who possess high ability in one or more talent domains along with one or more disabilities. Better understanding of the nuanced cognitive and psychosocial assessment patterns within this population may increase well‐needed participation in gifted education opportunities and the likelihood of receiving accommodations, as well as de…
Parental perceptions of gender differences in child technology use and cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a major health concern for today's youth and a pervasive stressor for adolescents and their families. This study offers qualitative insights into how parents perceive their children's technology use and engagement in cyberbullying based on gender. Eight focus groups were conducted with 48 parents of adolescents ages 10–17. Findings indicated parents perceived their children overuse technology and lack awareness of what cyberbully…
Trends and disparities in suicidal behaviors for heterosexual and sexual minority youth 1995–2017
Qualitative and quantitative development of the High Functioning ASD Screener (HFAS)
ASD manifests in children throughout the ability spectrum, though screening tools may not adequately identify high-ability youth who would benefit from a comprehensive identification evaluation; thus, the impetus for developing The High Functioning ASD Screener (HFAS). Information from content area expert interviews determined the 93-item pilot form administered to high ability youth (ages 5 years, 11 months to 18 years, 2 months) with ASD (n = 1…
Exploring the utility of community‐based participatory research to investigate mindfulness‐based interventions in schools
Mindfulness‐based programs have become popular, empirically supported treatment modalities for increasing positive psychological outcomes for children and adolescents, with an overall effect size of 0.4. We argue for implementing community‐based participatory research (CBPR) methodology to investigate the specific effects of mindfulness‐based intervention (MBI) programs within schools. While interest in MBIs in schools has resulted in their incre…
Mental health stigma and service use among Black American youth
Past research has found that Black children do not obtain mental health services at a rate commensurate with their needs. Additionally, they overall have lower rates of service utilization in comparison to other groups, even when factors such as socioeconomic status are considered. This systematic review aimed to examine the impact of mental health stigma on service utilization within Black families. We conducted a review of qualitative and quant…
Objectification and Self-Determination in Fitness
This qualitative study explored physically fit women’s physical, psychological, and societal reasons for engaging in exercise through the lenses of objectification theory and self-determination theory. A phenomenological approach enabled an in-depth examination of the complexity of women’s experiences, including the challenges and successes associated with physical exercise. The participants’ narratives ranged from accounts of perseverance in exe…
High-Achieving Rural Youth and Math and Science Talent Development
This study applied Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) to examine factors influencing the academic aspirations of high-achieving sixth and seventh graders ( n = 178) in a Talent Identification and Career Exploration (TICE) program, emphasizing geographical and gender differences. Participants were from rural, micropolitan, and college towns in the Midwest. Hierarchical linear regression explored the role of math and science aptitude, self-effic…
Psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (2 works)