Articles tagged with: California
Differential Effects of Adult Court Transfer on Juvenile Offender Recidivism
Abstract Prior research indicates that adolescent offenders transferred to adult court are more likely to recidivate than those retained
in the juvenile system. The studies supporting this conclusion, however, are limited in addressing the issue of heterogeneity
among transferred adolescents. This study estimates the effect of transfer on later crime using a sample of 654 serious juvenile
offenders, 29% of whom were transferred. We use propensity score matching to reduce potential selection bias, and we partition
the sample on le [...]
Abstract Prior research indicates that adolescent offenders transferred to adult court are more likely to recidivate than those retained
in the juvenile system. The studies supporting this conclusion, however, are limited in addressing the issue of heterogeneity
among transferred adolescents. This study estimates the effect of transfer on later crime using a sample of 654 serious juvenile
offenders, 29% of whom were transferred. We use propensity score matching to reduce potential selection bias, and we partition
the sample on le [...]
Self-report Mindfulness as a Mediator of Psychological Well-being in a Stress Reduction Intervention for Cancer Patients—A Randomized Study
Abstract
Background There is increasing recognition of mindfulness and mindfulness training as a way to decrease stress and increase psychological
functioning.
Purpose The aims of this study were to examine the effects of mindfulness stress reduction training on perceived stress and psychological
well-being and to examine if changes in mindfulness mediate intervention effects on these outcomes.
Methods Seventy women and one man with a previous cancer diagnosis (mean age 51.8 years, stan [...]
Abstract
Background There is increasing recognition of mindfulness and mindfulness training as a way to decrease stress and increase psychological
functioning.
Purpose The aims of this study were to examine the effects of mindfulness stress reduction training on perceived stress and psychological
well-being and to examine if changes in mindfulness mediate intervention effects on these outcomes.
Methods Seventy women and one man with a previous cancer diagnosis (mean age 51.8 years, stan [...]
Perceived Consequences of Casual Online Sexual Activities on Heterosexual Relationships: A U.S. Online Survey
Abstract Some researchers have illustrated how the Internet can provide users with an ideal atmosphere to explore sexuality; however,
most have stressed the Internet’s negative impact on intimate relationships. Notably, much of this research has focused on
the small minority of men who compulsively engage in online sexual activities (OSA), overlooking the majority of men and women
who use OSA recreationally (either individually or with a partner). Addressing these limitations, data on heterosexual adults
in committed relationsh [...]
Abstract Some researchers have illustrated how the Internet can provide users with an ideal atmosphere to explore sexuality; however,
most have stressed the Internet’s negative impact on intimate relationships. Notably, much of this research has focused on
the small minority of men who compulsively engage in online sexual activities (OSA), overlooking the majority of men and women
who use OSA recreationally (either individually or with a partner). Addressing these limitations, data on heterosexual adults
in committed relationsh [...]
I Spy with My Little Eye: Jurors’ Detection of Internal Validity Threats in Expert Evidence
Abstract This experiment examined whether jury-eligible community members (N = 223) were able to detect internally invalid psychological science presented at trial. Participants read a simulated child
sexual abuse case in which the defense expert described a study he had conducted on witness memory and suggestibility. We
varied the study’s internal validity (valid, missing control group, confound, and experimenter bias) and publication status
(published, unpublished). Expert evidence quality ratings were higher for the [...]
Abstract This experiment examined whether jury-eligible community members (N = 223) were able to detect internally invalid psychological science presented at trial. Participants read a simulated child
sexual abuse case in which the defense expert described a study he had conducted on witness memory and suggestibility. We
varied the study’s internal validity (valid, missing control group, confound, and experimenter bias) and publication status
(published, unpublished). Expert evidence quality ratings were higher for the [...]
An American Psychology-Law Society Scientific Review Paper on Police Interrogation and Confession
An American Psychology-Law Society Scientific Review Paper on Police Interrogation and Confession
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory IntroductionDOI 10.1007/s10979-009-9213-9Authors
William C. Thompson, University of California Department of Criminology, Law & Society Irvine CA 92697 USA
Journal Law and Human BehaviorOnline ISSN 1573-661XPrint ISSN 0147-7307
Journal Volume Volume 34
Journal Issue Volume 34, Number 1 / February, 2010
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An American Psychology-Law Society Scientific Review Paper on Police Interrogation and Confession
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory IntroductionDOI 10.1007/s10979-009-9213-9Authors
William C. Thompson, University of California Department of Criminology, Law & Society Irvine CA 92697 USA
Journal Law and Human BehaviorOnline ISSN 1573-661XPrint ISSN 0147-7307
Journal Volume Volume 34
Journal Issue Volume 34, Number 1 / February, 2010
[...]
Negotiating Dominant Masculinity Ideology: Strategies Used by Gay, Bisexual and Questioning Male Adolescents
Abstract In the context of a U.S. dominant masculinity ideology, which devalues men who are not heterosexually identified, many gay,
bisexual and questioning (GBQ) adolescent males must develop their own affirming and health-promoting sense of masculinity.
In order to promote the well-being of GBQ young men, exploration of their reactions and responses to dominant images of masculinity
is needed. We qualitatively analyzed interviews with 39 GBQ African American, Latino, and European American male adolescents
(15–23 years o [...]
Abstract In the context of a U.S. dominant masculinity ideology, which devalues men who are not heterosexually identified, many gay,
bisexual and questioning (GBQ) adolescent males must develop their own affirming and health-promoting sense of masculinity.
In order to promote the well-being of GBQ young men, exploration of their reactions and responses to dominant images of masculinity
is needed. We qualitatively analyzed interviews with 39 GBQ African American, Latino, and European American male adolescents
(15–23 years o [...]
Married With Children: The Influence of Parental Status and Gender on Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Abstract
Background Although there is substantial evidence that social relationships and marriage may influence both psychological and physical
health, little is known about the influence of children.
Purpose This study examined the competing predictions regarding the directional influence of parental status and its interaction with
gender—given that mothers are typically disproportionately more responsible for everyday care of children—on cardiovascular
functioning.
Method We examined ambu [...]
Abstract
Background Although there is substantial evidence that social relationships and marriage may influence both psychological and physical
health, little is known about the influence of children.
Purpose This study examined the competing predictions regarding the directional influence of parental status and its interaction with
gender—given that mothers are typically disproportionately more responsible for everyday care of children—on cardiovascular
functioning.
Method We examined ambu [...]
Divalproex Sodium -ER in Outpatients with Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Three Month Open Label Study
Abstract This aim of this clinical trial was to study the effects of divalproex sodium (DVPX) in reducing Reactive/Affective/ Defensive/
Impulsive Aggression (RADI) in youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) in an outpatient clinic over a period of 3 months.
We recruited forty participants with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder. Twenty participants received 12 weeks
of openly titrated DVPX, whereas twenty participants served as a comparison control group. Primary efficacy measures were
the Clinica [...]
Abstract This aim of this clinical trial was to study the effects of divalproex sodium (DVPX) in reducing Reactive/Affective/ Defensive/
Impulsive Aggression (RADI) in youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) in an outpatient clinic over a period of 3 months.
We recruited forty participants with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder. Twenty participants received 12 weeks
of openly titrated DVPX, whereas twenty participants served as a comparison control group. Primary efficacy measures were
the Clinica [...]
Effects of a Priori Liking on the Elicitation of Mimicry
Mimicry and prosocial feelings are generally thought to be positively related.
However, the conditions under which mimicry and liking are related largely
remain unspecified. We advance this specification by examining the relationship
between mimicry and liking more thoroughly. In two experiments, we manipulated
an individual’s a priori liking for another and investigated whether
it influenced mimicry of that person. Our experiments demonstrate that in the
presence of a reason to like a target, automatic mimicry is increased. However,
m [...]
Mimicry and prosocial feelings are generally thought to be positively related.
However, the conditions under which mimicry and liking are related largely
remain unspecified. We advance this specification by examining the relationship
between mimicry and liking more thoroughly. In two experiments, we manipulated
an individual’s a priori liking for another and investigated whether
it influenced mimicry of that person. Our experiments demonstrate that in the
presence of a reason to like a target, automatic mimicry is increased. However,
m [...]
Who has interest or knows an academic with interest in PTSD recovery research for soldiers and veterans?
Bobbybelize asked: I’m writing for government grants and others to fund a research project regarding PTSD recovery utilizing neuroscience in psychotherapy and need collaborators. I’m in Oceanside, California near Camp Pendleton. See www.OperationRecovery.org for more ... [...]
Bobbybelize asked: I’m writing for government grants and others to fund a research project regarding PTSD recovery utilizing neuroscience in psychotherapy and need collaborators. I’m in Oceanside, California near Camp Pendleton. See www.OperationRecovery.org for more ... [...] 
