Shawndaya Thrasher
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 200700 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Shawndaya Thrasher |
| PRENOMES | Shawndaya |
| SOBRENOME | Thrasher |
| ASSINATURA | THRASHER S |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Louisiana State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2870-4056 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2017 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Community place attachment as a significant correlate of motivation to change substance use behavior among adults who inject drugs in rural U.S
Introduction: While motivation is critical for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, many individuals fail to engage in treatment. The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation, yet the role of community place attachment (CPA) as a social asset in fostering motivation to change substance use behaviors (MCSUB) among people who inject drugs (PWID) is understudied. This paper examines the effect of CPA on PWIDs' MCSUB. Methodology: Cross-sec…
Experiences of Peer Bullying Victimization and Early Delinquent Behavior Among Children Living in Disadvantaged Single-Mother Homes
The association between frequent bullying victimization and delinquency during preadolescence, a critical period for future violence prevention, is understudied for children facing cumulative risks. Single-parent household structure and poverty are established contributors to delinquency. Guided by General Strain Theory and using secondary data from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study, this study examined whether child-reported peer …
“They Think That They Know Your Story”
Immigrant women of African descent (IWAD) navigate oppression rooted in anti-Black racism, sexism, and nativism. While discrimination in health care is documented, the interpersonal barriers IWAD encounter within social and human service agencies remain underexplored. Consequently, this qualitative study aimed to explore these barriers through an intersectional lens, specifically examining how identity-based discrimination impacts interactions wi…
Intersectional belonging and the social cure
Black LGBTQ+ adults navigate a unique social location characterised by synergistic stressors, yet the specific psychological mechanisms that translate community resources into resilience remain under-theorised. Grounded in the Social Cure framework and Intersectionality Theory, this study examined whether identity centrality mediates the relationship between Black LGBTQ+ community belongingness and subjective well-being. A cross-sectional survey …
Perceived Social Isolation and Fentanyl Use Among Adults Who Inject Drugs in Rural Kentucky
Despite evidence linking perceived social isolation (PSI) with substance use disorders (SUDs), limited research has examined its effect on fentanyl use among people who inject drugs (PWID). Cross-sectional data of 350 PWID in Appalachian Kentucky were utilized to examine the association between PSI and lifetime fentanyl use. Study findings highlighted a significant association between PSI and lifetime fentanyl use. Additionally, PWID with higher …
Associations Between State-Level Policies Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Planning, and Suicide Attempts Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Hi…
The Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
Male infertility is a significant yet overlooked public health issue affecting many couples. This policy brief argues that the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (AITCA) is essential for mandating equitable insurance coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, including male-specific interventions. It examines the interplay of lifestyle, medical, and societal factors contributing to male infertility, along with its profound emotio…
Protective Factors for Marijuana Use and Suicidal Behavior Among Black LGBQ U.S. High School Students
This study aimed to investigate the association between protective factors, marijuana use, and suicidal behavior among Black LGBQ U.S. adolescents. Methods: A subsample of 991 Black LGBQ adolescents was derived from the 2019 Combined High School YRBSS dataset. Suicidal behavior was measured as suicidal planning and/or previous suicide attempts. Marijuana usage gauged lifetime consumption. The protective factors included sports team participation,…
Does Racial/Ethnic Identity Influence the Association Between Middle Childhood Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Risk Behaviors
“You Have to Humanize Your feelings
In Baton Rouge, LA, and nationally, youth violence is a serious public health problem affecting the lives of community members. Fortunately, Black fathers have responded to the urgent call to prevent youth violence in Louisiana. In 2021, the SUPPORT project was launched to unearth stories of Black fathers' prevention practices and interventions. Since relationships are embedded within and across various systems, the Social-Ecological Model for Vi…
Early vs. Later Experiences of Violence and Polysubstance Use Among Adults Who Inject Drugs
BACKGROUND: People who inject drugs (PWID) experience high rates of violence, especially in early childhood, increasing their likelihood of engaging in risky substance use behavior in adulthood. Additionally, complex trauma has been reported among PWID due to witnessing and experiencing an overdose, further highlighting the need to examine the role of multiple experiences of trauma on their vulnerability to substance misuse. METHODS: Our study of…
The Impact of Community Belongingness on Mental Health and Well-Being Among Black LGBTQ Adults
The roles of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support in codeine syrup misuse among Black men living in prisons
Using General Strain Theory, this study investigates the effects of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support on nonmedical codeine syrup misuse among Black incarcerated men nearing community re-entry. Data were drawn from the Helping Incarcerated Men project, a study examining mental health, substance misuse, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors among Black men living in prisons who were within 180 days of release. …
Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Black Adolescents Based on the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate risk (violence and victimization, symptoms of depression, substance use, and obesity) and protective factors (physical activity and academic performance) associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among Black adolescents. Data were obtained from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The analytic sample consisted of 658 adolescents ages 14–18 years (51.8% female) who self-iden…
Violence exposure, mental distress, substance use behaviors, and overdose experiences among people who inject drugs
Rates of exposure to traumatic events are up to two times higher among people with substance use disorders (SUDs) compared to the US general population. Overdoses (OD) and overdose fatalities have continued to increase nationally and in Kentucky and are associated with elevated trauma symptoms. This paper examines the impacts of witnessing and experiencing OD among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Kentucky. Data were derived from a NIDA-funded s…
The Associations between Father Involvement and Father–Daughter Relationship Quality on Girls’ Experience of Social Bullying Victimization
With much research into physical, cyber, and verbal bullying victimization, social bullying victimization is a type of victimization that can be hidden. Studies about Black father involvement have found involvement to be a buffer to adverse and risky behaviors of children, including different forms of victimization experienced by their daughters. This study examined one gap in the literature: the direct and potentially indirect associations betwe…
Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men
Extant literature is mixed on the role of religiosity as a protective factor for mental health concerns and the effectiveness of faith-based prison programs on a reduction in recidivism. Religiosity and psychiatric symptoms are associated with gender role conflict, yet little is known about these relationships among Black incarcerated men. Undergirded by gender role conflict theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between religio…
Age at first alcohol use and weapon carrying among adolescents
The findings of this study underscore the importance of developing age appropriate intervention strategies to curb early initiation of alcohol use and weapon carrying among adolescents
Incarcerated Black men’s restrictive emotionality
The present study suggests childhood abuse, specifically sexual abuse by multiple individuals, is an important risk factor for restrictive emotionality among Black incarcerated men. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of close supportive relationships, particularly with parents, as factors to consider for prevention and intervention approaches, and correctional strategies to foster emotional wellness for this population
Adverse childhood experiences and household food insecurity among children aged 0–5 years in the USA
Objective: Although studies have examined the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and health and mental health outcomes, few studies have investigated the association between ACE and household food insecurity among children aged 0–5 years in the USA. The objective of this study is to investigate the association between ACE and household food insecurity among children aged 0–5 years. Design: The data used in this study came fro…
The toxic duo
Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups
Indubitably, the process of adopting a young person, no matter the context, can be challenging. To assist adoptive parents in coping with these challenges, entities (e.g., social service/adoption agencies, etc.) have historically fostered the development of support groups. Despite the intent of these efforts, many adoptive parent support groups utilize frameworks that are not congruent with meeting the needs of group participants. This paper exam…
Conceptualizing effective foster parent mentor programs
Conceptualizing effective foster parent mentor programs
Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups
Indubitably, the process of adopting a young person, no matter the context, can be challenging. To assist adoptive parents in coping with these challenges, entities (e.g., social service/adoption agencies, etc.) have historically fostered the development of support groups. Despite the intent of these efforts, many adoptive parent support groups utilize frameworks that are not congruent with meeting the needs of group participants. This paper exam…
Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men
Extant literature is mixed on the role of religiosity as a protective factor for mental health concerns and the effectiveness of faith-based prison programs on a reduction in recidivism. Religiosity and psychiatric symptoms are associated with gender role conflict, yet little is known about these relationships among Black incarcerated men. Undergirded by gender role conflict theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between religio…
The roles of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support in codeine syrup misuse among Black men living in prisons
Using General Strain Theory, this study investigates the effects of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support on nonmedical codeine syrup misuse among Black incarcerated men nearing community re-entry. Data were drawn from the Helping Incarcerated Men project, a study examining mental health, substance misuse, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors among Black men living in prisons who were within 180 days of release. …
The toxic duo
Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups
Indubitably, the process of adopting a young person, no matter the context, can be challenging. To assist adoptive parents in coping with these challenges, entities (e.g., social service/adoption agencies, etc.) have historically fostered the development of support groups. Despite the intent of these efforts, many adoptive parent support groups utilize frameworks that are not congruent with meeting the needs of group participants. This paper exam…
Conceptualizing effective foster parent mentor programs
Adverse childhood experiences and household food insecurity among children aged 0–5 years in the USA
Objective: Although studies have examined the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and health and mental health outcomes, few studies have investigated the association between ACE and household food insecurity among children aged 0–5 years in the USA. The objective of this study is to investigate the association between ACE and household food insecurity among children aged 0–5 years. Design: The data used in this study came fro…
The toxic duo
Age at first alcohol use and weapon carrying among adolescents
The findings of this study underscore the importance of developing age appropriate intervention strategies to curb early initiation of alcohol use and weapon carrying among adolescents
Incarcerated Black men’s restrictive emotionality
The present study suggests childhood abuse, specifically sexual abuse by multiple individuals, is an important risk factor for restrictive emotionality among Black incarcerated men. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of close supportive relationships, particularly with parents, as factors to consider for prevention and intervention approaches, and correctional strategies to foster emotional wellness for this population
The Associations between Father Involvement and Father–Daughter Relationship Quality on Girls’ Experience of Social Bullying Victimization
With much research into physical, cyber, and verbal bullying victimization, social bullying victimization is a type of victimization that can be hidden. Studies about Black father involvement have found involvement to be a buffer to adverse and risky behaviors of children, including different forms of victimization experienced by their daughters. This study examined one gap in the literature: the direct and potentially indirect associations betwe…
Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men
Extant literature is mixed on the role of religiosity as a protective factor for mental health concerns and the effectiveness of faith-based prison programs on a reduction in recidivism. Religiosity and psychiatric symptoms are associated with gender role conflict, yet little is known about these relationships among Black incarcerated men. Undergirded by gender role conflict theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between religio…
Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Black Adolescents Based on the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate risk (violence and victimization, symptoms of depression, substance use, and obesity) and protective factors (physical activity and academic performance) associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among Black adolescents. Data were obtained from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The analytic sample consisted of 658 adolescents ages 14–18 years (51.8% female) who self-iden…
Violence exposure, mental distress, substance use behaviors, and overdose experiences among people who inject drugs
Rates of exposure to traumatic events are up to two times higher among people with substance use disorders (SUDs) compared to the US general population. Overdoses (OD) and overdose fatalities have continued to increase nationally and in Kentucky and are associated with elevated trauma symptoms. This paper examines the impacts of witnessing and experiencing OD among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Kentucky. Data were derived from a NIDA-funded s…
“You Have to Humanize Your feelings
In Baton Rouge, LA, and nationally, youth violence is a serious public health problem affecting the lives of community members. Fortunately, Black fathers have responded to the urgent call to prevent youth violence in Louisiana. In 2021, the SUPPORT project was launched to unearth stories of Black fathers' prevention practices and interventions. Since relationships are embedded within and across various systems, the Social-Ecological Model for Vi…
Early vs. Later Experiences of Violence and Polysubstance Use Among Adults Who Inject Drugs
BACKGROUND: People who inject drugs (PWID) experience high rates of violence, especially in early childhood, increasing their likelihood of engaging in risky substance use behavior in adulthood. Additionally, complex trauma has been reported among PWID due to witnessing and experiencing an overdose, further highlighting the need to examine the role of multiple experiences of trauma on their vulnerability to substance misuse. METHODS: Our study of…
The Impact of Community Belongingness on Mental Health and Well-Being Among Black LGBTQ Adults
The roles of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support in codeine syrup misuse among Black men living in prisons
Using General Strain Theory, this study investigates the effects of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support on nonmedical codeine syrup misuse among Black incarcerated men nearing community re-entry. Data were drawn from the Helping Incarcerated Men project, a study examining mental health, substance misuse, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors among Black men living in prisons who were within 180 days of release. …
Perceived Social Isolation and Fentanyl Use Among Adults Who Inject Drugs in Rural Kentucky
Despite evidence linking perceived social isolation (PSI) with substance use disorders (SUDs), limited research has examined its effect on fentanyl use among people who inject drugs (PWID). Cross-sectional data of 350 PWID in Appalachian Kentucky were utilized to examine the association between PSI and lifetime fentanyl use. Study findings highlighted a significant association between PSI and lifetime fentanyl use. Additionally, PWID with higher …
Associations Between State-Level Policies Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Planning, and Suicide Attempts Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Hi…
The Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
Male infertility is a significant yet overlooked public health issue affecting many couples. This policy brief argues that the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (AITCA) is essential for mandating equitable insurance coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, including male-specific interventions. It examines the interplay of lifestyle, medical, and societal factors contributing to male infertility, along with its profound emotio…
Protective Factors for Marijuana Use and Suicidal Behavior Among Black LGBQ U.S. High School Students
This study aimed to investigate the association between protective factors, marijuana use, and suicidal behavior among Black LGBQ U.S. adolescents. Methods: A subsample of 991 Black LGBQ adolescents was derived from the 2019 Combined High School YRBSS dataset. Suicidal behavior was measured as suicidal planning and/or previous suicide attempts. Marijuana usage gauged lifetime consumption. The protective factors included sports team participation,…
Does Racial/Ethnic Identity Influence the Association Between Middle Childhood Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Risk Behaviors
Community place attachment as a significant correlate of motivation to change substance use behavior among adults who inject drugs in rural U.S
Introduction: While motivation is critical for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, many individuals fail to engage in treatment. The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation, yet the role of community place attachment (CPA) as a social asset in fostering motivation to change substance use behaviors (MCSUB) among people who inject drugs (PWID) is understudied. This paper examines the effect of CPA on PWIDs' MCSUB. Methodology: Cross-sec…
Experiences of Peer Bullying Victimization and Early Delinquent Behavior Among Children Living in Disadvantaged Single-Mother Homes
The association between frequent bullying victimization and delinquency during preadolescence, a critical period for future violence prevention, is understudied for children facing cumulative risks. Single-parent household structure and poverty are established contributors to delinquency. Guided by General Strain Theory and using secondary data from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study, this study examined whether child-reported peer …
“They Think That They Know Your Story”
Immigrant women of African descent (IWAD) navigate oppression rooted in anti-Black racism, sexism, and nativism. While discrimination in health care is documented, the interpersonal barriers IWAD encounter within social and human service agencies remain underexplored. Consequently, this qualitative study aimed to explore these barriers through an intersectional lens, specifically examining how identity-based discrimination impacts interactions wi…
Intersectional belonging and the social cure
Black LGBTQ+ adults navigate a unique social location characterised by synergistic stressors, yet the specific psychological mechanisms that translate community resources into resilience remain under-theorised. Grounded in the Social Cure framework and Intersectionality Theory, this study examined whether identity centrality mediates the relationship between Black LGBTQ+ community belongingness and subjective well-being. A cross-sectional survey …
Psychology (14 obras) · Medicine (13 obras) · Psychiatry (11 obras) · Poison control (10 obras) · Suicide prevention (8 obras) · Clinical Psychology (7 obras) · Injury prevention (7 obras) · Developmental psychology (6 obras) · Mental health (6 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (5 obras)