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Gora, Kelli. "Barriers To HPV Vaccination Among Male Adolescents." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/338709.
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Purpose: To identify barriers to implementing practice recommendations regarding HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination for male adolescent patients among Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Rationale/Background: HPV infection is a source of numerous cancers. More than one-quarter of the HPV-associated cancers in the United States occur in males. The quadrivalent vaccine is approved in young males and is effective in the prevention of genital warts and reducing HPV related cancers yet vaccination rates are low and expected to remain low. Barriers to vaccination exist even after the 2011 recommendation for routine use. Method: Quantitative, surveys. A 22-item instrument was administered to FNPs working in primary care settings. Participants were surveyed regarding financial, logistic, provider, and parental barriers to vaccination among adolescent males. Results: Descriptive analysis at both the item and scale level demonstrated that FNPs report financial barriers as the most significant barrier. The barriers of least concern were provider attitudes. Barriers regarding FNPs' perception of parental attitudes were seen as moderately concerning. Independent samples t-tests showed that FNPs who did not administer the HPV vaccine to male adolescent patients reported having significantly more financing barriers as compared to FNPs who did. Conclusion: Results suggested that financial issues may constrain FNPs' implementation of practice recommendations for the HPV vaccine and that FNPs who did not administer the HPV vaccination to adolescent male patients may be unable to do so due to financial reasons. Perceptions of parental attitudes are also seen as playing a role in preventing male adolescent patients from receiving the HPV vaccine. Efforts to reduce barriers to implementing recommended HPV vaccine practices should focus on lessening the expense of the vaccine for both providers and parents and increasing parental knowledge and understanding of the HPV vaccine for their sons. Definitions: HPV4 is used to reference the quadrivalent and Gardasil® vaccinations; permissive refers to the 2009 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) support of allowing adolescent males aged 9-26 to decide, in collaboration with their health care providers, to vaccinate; recommended is the ACIP's modification from permissive to routine recommendation.
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White, Aaron Lee. "Understanding peer sexual harassment among older male adolescents." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/NQ61198.pdf.
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Clinton, Zerric. "What adolescent African American male adolescents say about music videos with implications for art education." Tallahassee, Florida : Florida State University, 2010. http://etd.lib.fsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05032010-184907.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2010.Advisor: Tom Anderson, Florida State University, College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance, Dept. of Art Education. Title and description from dissertation home page viewed on July 26, 2010. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 247 pages. Includes bibliographical references.
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Khanyile, Musawenkosi Christopher. "Investigating factors protecting male adolescents from partaking in violence." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1583.
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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zululand, 2017This study aimed to investigate factors that protect violence-exposed male adolescents from partaking in violence. A total of 110 male adolescents (n=110) from Grades 11 and 12, were recruited by means of a self-selection sampling method, from two secondary schools located in a small township called Enseleni, in the north of KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 15 km from Richards Bay. The researcher used the Screen for Adolescent Violence Exposure (SAVE) to assess violence-exposure in participants. Participants also completed a questionnaire which aimed to investigate factors that they felt were instrumental in preventing them from partaking in violence despite being exposed to it. A number of protective factors were identified by participants but all of them were found to be independent from participation in violence. There was no significant relationship found between any of the identified protective factors and participants’ decisions to either participate or not participate in violence.
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Montgomery, Jennifer R. "Examination of the literacy attitudes of rural male adolescents." Thesis, Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/3950.
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Miller, Cecil Michael. "Behavioral effects of developmental treatment for male antisocial adolescents /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487598748019887.
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Gribbon, Aidan. "Active Video Games and Energy Balance in Male Adolescents." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/32275.
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Active video games (AVG) have been shown to acutely increase energy expenditure when compared to seated video games; however, the compensatory effects on energy intake and subsequent energy expenditure are largely unknown. The main objective of this thesis was to examine the acute effects of AVG on energy intake and expenditure in male adolescents. Our results suggest that male adolescents compensate for one hour of AVG play by decreasing their physical activity levels for the remainder of the day. There was no compensation in acute energy intake with AVG play. The results from this thesis suggest that the benefits of one hour of Kinect™ AVG play are offset within 24 hours in male adolescents. Therefore, caution must be exercised when prescribing AVG for interventions aimed at preventing/treating childhood obesity.
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Stanley, Kimberly. "Life experience and addiction recovery among substance misusing male adolescents." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ64749.pdf.
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Motha, Lindelwe. "Paternal influences on the sexual behaviour of African male adolescents." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/56060.
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Fatherlessness is a problem that affects a majority of African families in South Africa.
African fathers become absent in the home due to various reasons such as, death,
divorce, separation, imprisonment and distant work commitments. Father figures
such as older brothers, uncles and stepfathers are a prominent feature in the African
the community. The literature study revealed that adolescence is a period of
transitioning from childhood into adulthood. During adolescence, adolescents
experience physiological, psychological, cognitive and social changes. This is the
time when adolescents begin to move away from their parents and seek
independence. Adolescence is also a time when romantic interests begin and
adolescents worry about whether they are attractive and if others will accept them.
Literature also revealed that fathers and father figures are essential in defining
masculinity and socialising young boys. African male adolescents can be socialised
into manhood through traditional male circumcision and mentorship. The literature
study also questioned whether there is a crisis in masculinity and society’s role in
redefining masculinity.
The goal of the research study was to explore paternal influences on the sexual
behaviour of African male adolescents. The intention of the researcher was to search
for a deeper understanding of paternal influences by functioning biological fathers
and father figures on the sexual behaviour of African male adolescents. The
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researcher also sought to identify how social services can improve service delivery
to families, fathers and male adolescents. The research focused on the role fathers
and father figures play on the sexual behaviour of young males who are currently in
the developmental phase of adolescence, which can also be described as the period
of transition into adulthood. The researcher used applied research and the qualitative
research approach to conduct the study. The study was conducted with a sample
size of 15 participants between the ages of 15 to 17 years. The researcher collected
data by means of means of semi-structured interviews and the use of an interview
schedule.
The empirical findings of this study suggest that African male adolescents believe
that African male adolescents are affected negatively by father absence. African
male adolescence perceive a good father or father figure as a father who is more
than just a breadwinner, a father who is able to provide guidance, advice and care as
well as spend time with his son. African male adolescents also believe that a ‘real
man’ knows how to treat women; he is faithful, trustworthy, considerate, decisive,
assertive and honest. African male adolescents expect their fathers and father
figures to teach them about relationships, sexuality, the consequences of unsafe sex
and the importance of delaying sexual début. Some African male adolescents feel
that their fathers and father figures often share little or no detailed information about
sexuality, sexual behaviour and relationships with them. Some African male
adolescents noted that additional sources of information about sexuality, sexual
behaviour and relationships come from school and other male relatives in the family
such as uncles. The empirical findings further revealed that some male adolescents
are concerned about the sexual behaviours modelled by their own fathers and father
figures, they observe that their fathers and father figures change partners too often
and that creates confusion in their lives. However other African male adolescents
expressed that their fathers and father figures model appropriate sexual behaviours
that give them something to aspire to. African male adolescents shared that there
are lessons about sexual behaviour that they have learnt from their fathers and
father figures that are worthy of being passed on to their own sons one day. A few
felt that they would rather pass on their own knowledge to their sons one day. The
empirical findings confirmed that fathers and father figure are influential on the
sexual behaviour of African male adolescents. Both the literature review and
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empirical findings further confirmed that paternal influences or lack thereof influence
the choices of African male adolescents about the kinds of fathers they want to be in
the future.
The study contains an in-depth literature review, research methodology, followed by
empirical findings that answer the research question. The last objective of the study
will be to draw conclusions and make recommendations on paternal influences on
the sexual behaviour of African male adolescents to inform social services
professionals’ service delivery to families and the youth, within the social work
profession.Dissertation (MSW)--University of Pretoria, 2016.
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Boddie, Jacquelyn Lynnette. "Finding a Crystal Stair: Exploring the Turn-Around Phenomenon Experienced by African American Urban Male Adolescents in High School." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30698.
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The educational disenfranchisement of many urban, African American male adolescents aggravates the complex social and economic issues which America must reconcile. Two significant behaviors resulting from young Black men's disaffection are school failure and violence against the community. The sense of futility in these youth can nullify the possibility of their positive contributions to society. Many of the social structures that were once in place to provide support for the African American community were weakened during the sixties; and the need for structure and support is as critical today among young Black men as it has ever been.
This study sought to understand the perspectives of these young African Americans when they modified their at-risk behaviors to become academically successful in high school. It was based on one school's example of supportive systems and behaviors designed to intervene and encourage their transformation. A qualitative case study research design was selected because it allowed the researcher to examine and holistically interpret the complexities of achievement-related issues at school, at home and in the community, during the process of their transformation. Based on the recommendations of administrators and teachers, a sample pool of 10 young men was developed; each was interviewed. Two young men were selected for in-depth interview, observation, and document analysis.
The study found that the young men became successful by (a) responding to the school's specialized organic and institutional care systems; (b) responding to the reconfiguration of the anti-academic fictive kinship culture; (c) bonding with culturally synchronous sensitive role models; (d) benefiting from the school's staff development initiative; (e) responding to their parents' school involvement; and (f) experiencing these accentuated dynamics in a smaller annex building.
Data analysis was based on the tenets of grounded theory developed by Glaser and Strauss. This research fills part of the gap in the literature which explores the dynamics of transformation in anti-academic, African American male adolescents, as they become academically successful. Insights evolving from this study will also help to fill the vacuum that exists in developing high school programs that effectively change their attitudes towards learning and promote their success.Ph. D.
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Lyman, Susan Bell. "A closer look at self-image in male foster care adolescents." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/40110.
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Using the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire this study attempted to determine what differences exist between 58 male adolescents in foster care and their peers in the normal population and to establish if there are specific characteristics of the adolescent's background or foster care experience that are related to specific domains of self-image. Characteristics from foster care history included number of placements and length of time at the current placement. The individual background characteristics included were race, educational achievement and age. Foster care youth had lower family self-image and emotional health and higher social self-image when compared to the normative popUlation. When compared separately to the normative population, white youth had higher than normal moral self-image and sexual attitudes and lower scores on family relations and emotional health. Black youth had higher social self-image scores. Lower scores on several domains of self-image were associated with being younger, being white, having lower academic achievement, having more placements, and staying at the current placement for a longer period of time. The implications of these findings for foster care placement decisions are discussed.Ph. D.
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Hamer, Mark James. "Male adolescents’ perceptions of how they interpret and manage their asthma symptoms." Thesis, University of Canterbury. School of Health Sciences, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9561.
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Asthma is a chronic condition affecting approximately 235 million people worldwide, yet international studies have identified that most adolescents with asthma have poor self-management skills. Asthma is common in adolescent males however only a few studies have specifically investigated the asthma experiences of this population group. The aim of this study was to explore how male adolescents understand and manage their asthma symptoms. A qualitative descriptive study design was selected to investigate the experiences of male adolescents, focusing on their perceptions of societal and masculine influences on their asthma management. Individual semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 15 male adolescents to capture data about their perceptions of masculinity, asthma management, interpersonal relationships, and their physical wellbeing. Findings support previous research illustrating that asthma restricts adolescent male’s lives, both at school and recreationally. This study established that these restrictions could unpredictably affect perceived masculine ideals and their ability to be independent, strong, muscular, and competitive. Consequently, the majority of participants felt their masculinity was challenged and described feeling different, isolated, and/or marginalised from their non-asthmatic peers. To counteract these feelings, maintain control, and seek normality in front of peers, most participants reported downplaying their asthma symptoms and/or did not adhere to their prescribed treatment regimes. In addition, hegemonic representations of males as ‘tough’ and ‘self-reliant’ influenced most participants to describe re-active, non-help seeking behaviours, and minimisation of their asthma symptoms. However not all participants described adverse outcomes, with a minority resisting hegemonic ideals by taking care of their health and asthma management. Findings illustrate how a variety of masculine ideals influenced young men’s health and asthma management. Further research is required to investigate the ways differential masculine ideals may be protective or detrimental to asthma medication.
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Vernon, Donald James. "The experience of anger in male adolescents with and without behavior disorders." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/39048.
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Caballero, John. "CHALLENGES FOR MALE THERAPISTS WORKING WITH COMMERCIALLY AND SEXUALLY EXPLOITED FEMALE ADOLESCENTS." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/696.
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The commercial and sexual exploitation of children has become a global multi-billion dollar industry over the past several decades. Throughout history, therapists from various backgrounds have not only advocated against child trafficking but also provided therapeutic services to victims of such an inhuman crime—most of whom are female adolescents. Compared to their female counterparts, male therapists have been assigned CSEC cases involving female clients in excessively lower ratios. Researchers, however, have not fully captured what has prevented the female CSEC population from drawing interests from male counselors. This study explored potential reluctance in male therapists with regard to working with female CSEC clients. Under the qualitative research paradigm, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight male therapists in Southern California. Results from the thematic analysis of the interview data demonstrated that male counselors are reluctant to work on a one-on-one basis with female CSEC clients due to (1) fear of sexual accusations and (2) lack of training. However, results also revealed that support from female colleagues can help dissipate the heavy clouds of fear associated with sexual allegations. Implications for social work and human service agencies were discussed.
Keywords: male counselor, commercially and sexually exploited children, social work, colleague support.
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Johnson, Dustin M. "Coaches’ Influence on Male Adolescents’ Achievement Motivation, Psychological Factors, and Sport Participation." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2011. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84226/.
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The motivational climate, as created by coaches, and athletes’ goal orientations are key constructs in understanding children’s experiences with sport. In this study, the relationship between the perceived motivational climates, male adolescents’ goal orientation, and their experiences of self-esteem, sport competence, enjoyment, and ultimately, intention to continue participating in sport was examined. Participants were 405 male adolescents (Sample A: n = 200; Sample B: n = 205) aged 13-15 years old. Structural equation modeling indicated an overall good fit to the structural model for both data sets. A task goal orientation was predicted by higher levels of coach-created task climate. Participants with higher task goal orientation had greater sport competence, self-esteem, and more enjoyment in sport; enjoyment was the only significant predictor of their intention to continue playing the sport they believe is most important over the next three years.
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Mehta, Clare M. "An examination of factors contributing to adolescents' proportion of same-sex friends." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2006. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4853.
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Fong, Kowk-keung Stanley, and 方國強. "The effect of an external nasal dilator on athletic performance of male adolescents." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1999. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31960868.
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Fong, Kowk-keung Stanley. "The effect of an external nasal dilator on athletic performance of male adolescents." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1999. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B21304373.
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Collins, Laura A. "Body image perceptions of seventh grade male and female adolescents : a qualitative analysis /." View online, 2003. http://repository.eiu.edu/theses/docs/32211131132800.pdf.
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Johnson, Brian C. "Adolescents' Perceptions of Bullying Involving Male Relational Aggression: Implications for Prevention and Intervention." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2010. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2181.
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Recent bullying research contradicts the stereotypes that only females use relational bullying and confirms that males use this type of bullying equally or more than females. No existing research could be found which examined differences in how each gender interprets relational bullying. Using a survey adapted from research on the rape myth and four video clips, researchers sought to examine gendered difference in the perception of relational bullying by males among adolescents. Two video clips depict scenes of cross-gender bullying and two clips depict scenes of male to male bullying. In total, 314 students in grades 8-12 participated in the research (164 males, 150 females). Questions from the survey were loaded onto three constructs: minimizing bullying, blaming the victim, and excusing the bully. MANOVA results indicated a significant difference between genders but not age groups (middle school and high school). Results were analyzed clip-by-clip as each clip depicted a different scenario. Results indicated that males were more likely to excuse the bully, blame the victim, and minimize the bullying when both bully and victim actors were male. Both genders minimized homophobic bullying more than other types of bullying. This research suggests that homophobic bullying should be targeted with bully prevention efforts. In particular, males discounted homophobic bullying as normal behavior. Because gender differences is students' perceptions were significantly greater than age differences, another suggestion when planning and implementing adolescents' bullying prevention programs is to carefully consider gender issues, rather than simply accommodating for students' grade level or age.
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Hoar, Robyn. "Strategic approach to psychotherapeutic intervention with male institutionalized white adolescents to control absconding." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15888.
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Bibliography: pages 92-98.Using a systems theoretical orientation the objective of this study was to implement a strategic approach for psychotherapeutic intervention with six male institutionalized white adolescents at a local custodial school. It was hypothesized that a strategic approach would control absconding for the duration of the investigation. Surveys of the literature were undertaken to provide the background to psychotherapeutic intervention with adolescents in custodial institutions, strategic psychotherapy and absconding. Absconding was selected as the condition for evaluating the interventions because it was an unambiguous indicator of school-based recidivism, viz., the adolescent was either on the property or he was not. The study was structured as a design-and-demonstrate investigation. Audiotape recordings were made during the sessions. Transcriptions of characteristic procedures and sequences of the strategic approach to psychotherapeutic intervention were presented, inter alia, paradoxes, reframing, metaphors, rituals, the declaration of therapeutic impotence. Evaluation of the interventions was based on follow-up interviews with the subjects and a qualitative analysis of risk of absconding aver the course of the intervention process. At the end of the investigation there was some evidence which suggested that five out of the six subjects were not as committed to absconding as they had claimed to be at the beginning of the study. The design of the study did not allow for the conclusion that the strategic approach for controlling absconding was of greater merit than any other form of intervention or no intervention at all. It was noted, however, that twelve of the eighteen potential subjects for the study indicated that they would abscond as soon as the opportunity arose. Therefore it was recommended that the issue of absconding be given priority in therapy on the admission of each new pupil. Given a strategic approach to addressing the issue of absconding in therapy, attention was drawn to a major aim of this type of intervention, viz., to generate a sense of personal autonomy. Hence a further recommendation was that once a pupil had made a commitment not to abscond, his sense of autonomy would need to be supported by an expeditious transfer to one of the more open hostels.
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Weiss, Virginia. "Effect of Social Peers on Risky Decision Making in Male Sprague Dawley Rats." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/psychology_etds/78.
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Adolescence is a time associated with increased risk taking and peer relations. Research has shown that adolescents are more vulnerable to peer pressure compared to adults, leading to exacerbated risk taking. Preclinical research suggests that these findings may also be applicable to adolescent rodents, which find social interaction rewarding and are prone to risky behavior. There is, however, little research on the effect of social interaction on rodent models of risky decision-making. This thesis utilized social chambers, which consisted of adjacent operant chambers separated by wire mesh. Adolescent rats performed a risky decision-making task in which they had a choice between a small and large reward (associated with a mild footshock, which increased in probability across the session). Experiment 1 determined if the presence of peer altered performance on the task after stability. Experiment 2 determined if the presence of a peer altered performance on the task during acquisition. Results of Experiment 1 revealed no significant changes. Results from Experiment 2 revealed a significant increase in preference for the risky reward in the group of rats that had daily exposure to a social peer. These results provide evidence that social influence on risk taking can be modeled in rodents.
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Bailey, Benjamin M. "Adolescents' Perceptions of Homophobic Language: Implications for Bullying Prevention." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2015. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5474.
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Large scientific studies have recognized homophobic language as a national concern (American Association of University Women [AAUW], 2001; Kosciw, Greytak, Diaz, & Bartkiewicz, 2010). Concerning perceptions of homophobic language use, quantitative studies were mostly conducted in specific areas of the United States and qualitative studies have largely approached the issue with the theory of masculinity. The current study proposed to approach the study actively challenging all assumptions about homophobic language use. This study assimilated 20 adolescents' perceptions of homophobic language, using a hermeneutic qualitative methodology. This study found that in addition to policing masculinity, homophobic language was used to police sexuality, normality, and popularity. In regard to adolescents abstaining from using homophobic language, three themes emerged, including when in the presence of individuals perceived as being homosexual, when having a personal connection to a homosexual, and when associated with vulnerable populations. Participants self-identified with peer groups. These personal connections shaped how students abstained from and participated in using homophobic language. This study's findings are summarized, ending with implications for practice. Although interventions targeting groups of students may be helpful—ultimately a larger cultural shift towards engagement with and an understanding of marginalized groups must occur.
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Bernhardt, Melanie. "Male adolescents' sense of self after reintegration into schools in the Western Cape / Melanie Bernhardt." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/8792.
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This study focuses on the sense of self of adolescents when they are reintegrated into schools after dropping out. Dropout is a global phenomenon and yet very little research has been undertaken regarding reintegration and especially the successful reintegration of adolescents and how this reintegration affects their sense of self. The goal of the study was to determine how reintegrated adolescents experience their reintegration into schools, and how this has affected them in terms of how they see themselves. The research hoped to discover what personal difficulties the adolescents had overcome in their return to school as well as the motivating factors that would keep the reintegrated adolescents in school. The research was conducted from a phenomenological Gestalt, field approach and followed a qualitative research design within an interpretivist framework. This research design allows the participants to give meaning to their own experiences. A total of six adolescent boys between the ages of 13 and 17 were purposefully selected from the informal settlement of Groenheuwel, Paarl in the Western Cape. Five of the six adolescents had been reintegrated into schools in 2011 and 2012 by the Khula Development Group. One adolescent participant was a peer educator and although he had never dropped out, he contributed meaningful data on how reintegrated adolescents are experienced as seen from his role as a peer educator. Other participants in the research included the Headmaster of Groenheuwel Primary School and the President and Project leader of the Khula Development Group. The qualitative data were collected in the form of individual open-ended interviews with the adolescents, project leader and headmaster. The researcher’s objective was to understand and interpret the meanings the participants gave to their own experiences, which was further done through observation, member checking, and a reflective group discussion including the application of an art technique. The interviews were recorded on DVD. The reflective group discussion was held with the adolescent participants two weeks after the individual interviews. The group discussion included an art technique, where the adolescents were asked to create their experiences of their return to school in clay. This session was also recorded on DVD. Recordings were transcribed by the researcher to ascertain certain emerging themes and categories. Thematic data analysis was used to transform the transcribed data into meaningful information. The principles and strategies for enhancing the trustworthiness of the data were done through crystallisation. The findings of the study revealed the unrealistic expectations with which the adolescents view their sense of self.Thesis (MA (Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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Puszkiewicz, Kelcey, and Jill D. Stinson. "EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY, SOCIOECOLOGICAL INFLUENCES, AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIORS IN A TREATMENT SAMPLE OF MALE ADOLESCENTS." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2018/schedule/163.
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long been linked to poor physical, mental, and behavioral outcomes in adulthood. Individuals with exposure to more types of ACEs are at greater risk of engaging in delinquent and criminal offending and also are relatedly more likely to be involved in the criminal justice system. The high prevalence of ACEs and other co-morbid risk factors in forensic populations calls for further investigation into how differential exposure to adversities influence the onset and nature of offending behaviors. Additionally, there are few studies investigating structural elements that precede offending behaviors (e.g., social and economic factors) in varied communities. Thus, the present study aims to examine the role of individual adversities and community factors on the development of nonsexual delinquent behaviors and juvenile justice involvement in a treatment sample of male adolescents. Data for the present study were derived from two sources. First, data were collected from archival records at a private nonprofit facility in rural Appalachia that provides treatment to adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. Variables of interest include exposure to ACEs, indicators of sexual boundary problems within the home of origin (exposure to pornography by adult in home, witnessing sexual behaviors between others), and lifetime arrest history. Second, county-level secondary data were downloaded and delineated by county from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) program website, which provides publicly available data compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The CHR&R data has been published annually since 2010 and includes county-level markers of overall health and various factors that impact the health of counties. A standardized z-score was calculated to indicate social and economic environment compared to other counties in the state. Participants were assigned a z-score based on documented zip code of origin. To test the hypothesized model, confirmatory factor analysis was used, first examining indicators of individual adverse experiences and exposure to sexual behaviors in the home of origin. A three-factor model emerged: Factor 1 represented emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect; Factor 2 included indicators of household dysfunction; and Factor 3 included sexual abuse and more passive indicators of sexual boundary concerns in the home. Next, structural equation modeling revealed the association between individual experiences of adversity, county-level social/economic environment, and nonsexual delinquent behaviors with socioecological influences as a moderator. Results reveal varying relationships between exposures to adversity and arrest-related outcome variables. Additional discussion regarding findings, implications, and areas for future research will be explored.
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Hinds, Samuel. "A comparison of UK and Trinidad and Tobago black male adolescents' identity and self-concept." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2018. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10048085/.
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Pupils from black backgrounds remain the lowest performing group compared to other ethnic groups. Although there have been improvements in achievement over the years. African Caribbean boys still continue to perform below the expected national average (DfE, 2014). There may be many reasons for this, including the identities the boys adopt. This study aims to compare the identity and self-concept of black male adolescents in the United Kingdom (UK) and Trinidad and Tobago (TT), and the nature of their relationships with their fathers to explore African Caribbean boys in the United Kingdom where they are classified as an ethnic minority and in Trinidad and Tobago where they are not a minority, to gain an understanding of the characteristics that surround African Caribbean identity in these contexts and the possible impact on attainment. Questionnaires including rating scales, drawings of self-perceived role in the wider world and imaginary letters to fathers were adopted in the data collection. Three hundred and eighteen questionnaires were analysed for the UK and Trinidad and Tobago altogether. The age range was 12-25. The two sample groups had a different emphasis on education with the Trinidad and Tobago sample believing that education was critical for achieving success in contrast to the United Kingdom sample. Religious community was seen as a supportive structure where boys were able to find role models and encouragement to do well. Statements relating to lifestyle, friends and social life showed few differences between the samples. Many African Caribbean boys in the United Kingdom had negative experiences in relation to racial prejudice and the police. The Trinidad and Tobago sample did not see this as an issue since they had no lived experiences of institutional racism by the police. Parents in the United Kingdom were more likely to help boys with their homework while boys in the Trinidad and Tobago sample had a greater admiration for their fathers. The friends of boys in the United Kingdom were predominantly black while boys in the Trinidad and Tobago sample had a mixture of friends. There were similarities in the samples in relation to fathers’ absence. Boys in Trinidad and Tobago had greater access to black male role models and were more likely to be in contact with their fathers. Although the boys in the sample faced various types of discrimination, the analysis of the data showed that they did not suffer from low self-esteem. Some boys had developed coping strategies that made them resilient and able to overcome any unfair treatment that they may have experienced. Many boys were emotional about their relationship with their fathers. The findings highlighted the importance of a father being present in the house. Where fathers were present, boys were grateful for their support and admired them. When the father was absent many boys expressed a love/hate relationship. Many felt abandoned. Fathers tended to be seen as the boy’s first role model and many of them aspired to be like their father. Some African Caribbean boys in the United Kingdom, despite a range of lived negative experiences, saw themselves as powerful and being able to cope. Others felt powerless and disillusioned with the world, feeling unable to make changes or be heard. The findings are discussed in terms of their educational implications.
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Herron, Jeffrey D. "The Effects of Non-Residenital Fathers on Family Enviromental Risks Among Court-involved Male Adolescents." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1208897038.
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Davies, Ruth Tracy. "Male adolescents' experiences of initial discovery of their sexually harmful behaviours : personal and social consequences." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.415807.
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Petty, David R. Jr. "An exploratory study of self-esteem and locus of control among African American male adolescents." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 1999. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2583.
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Cashel, Mary Louise. "Clinical Correlates of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - Adolescent (MMPI-A) for a Male Delinquent Population." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1997. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278103/.
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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was one of the most widely used psychological tests administered to adolescents. The MMPI-A is a revised version of the MMPI that was developed specifically for adolescents. The purpose of this study is to establish clinical correlates for the MMPI-A standard scale codetypes.
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Bailey, Benjamin M. "Marginalized Sexuality and Masculinity: An Ethnographic Exploration of Adolescent Homophobic Language in a Rural High School." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2016. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5965.
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Researchers have examined homophobic language (HL) with both qualitative and quantitative methods and have studied HL's relationship to multiple factors such as sexual prejudice, masculinity, and religiosity. However, our understanding of this language, while expanding, is still limited because the meaning of this evolving language varies depending on the context in which the language is used. In order to get a more in-depth and current understanding of this language, I conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 males who were high school seniors. I also conducted 102 hours of observations in their high school. I analyzed the interviews and observations with a phenomenological hermeneutic method. Based on the interpretations from this analysis, findings indicated that students used HL in order to marginalize other students; to both challenge adult authority and also to emulate admired adults; to get attention and assert authority by using rebellious and taboo language; to explore and understand certain aspects of sexuality and masculinity; to police sexuality and masculinity within the parameters of traditional and expected roles; and to increase group cohesion. I explored each of these themes in detail and considered how students both shape and are shaped by their culture. To conclude, I offer suggestions for strategies to support a more accepting culture and to decrease the use of HL.
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Alsubaie, Ali S. R. "An epidemiological investigation of health-related behaviours among male high school adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/1892.
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Objective: Little is known about health-related behaviours and their co-occurrence among male adolescents in Saudi Arabia. The main purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of health related behaviours, and to investigate the associations between socio-demographic variables and health related behaviours and the clustering of health risk behaviours. Research Methods: A cross-sectional study using a self-completion anonymous questionnaire was undertaken between February and April, 2008. A stratified random sample of 1501 male adolescents was recruited from one private and public high school in each of the five districts in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Main Outcome Measures: Prevalence and associations between health, social and demographic factors and health-related behaviours, including dietary behaviours, oral health, physical activity, smoking, violence, injuries and safety, and mental health factors. Results: The results of this study showed that only 24.2% and 39.9% of the students consumed fruit and vegetables on a daily basis (at least once every day), and only 7% and 13.7% ate fruit and vegetables 3 times or more every day. Also, only 52.4% consumed dairy products at least once every day and only 18.3% of the students consumed dairy products 3 times or more every day. 48.1% reported to not consume any fish products on any day of the week. About 48.7%, 60.2% and 25.2% of the students consumed sweets, soft drinks, and energy drinks at least once every day. The results of this study also showed that only 36.7% of students eat breakfast regularly (≥ 5 days per week). Eating breakfast regularly was positively associated with lower age, liking school, good academic performance, not eating high fat food every day, drinking soft drinks ≤ 1 time/day, drinking milk every day, low BMI, brushing teeth every day, physical activity ≥ 3 days/week, and not engaging in physical fights. Around half (51.3%) participants reported good teeth health status, 22.6% brushed their teeth two times daily, 29.7% brushed their teeth once daily, whereas 47.7% of the subjects do not brush their teeth daily and 54.3% never visited the dentist during the past year. About 29.5% of participants suffered teeth pain sometimes or most of the time and 16.4% missed some school days for this reason. Brushing teeth every day was positively associated with higher standards of parental education, attending private school, living district, good academic performance, liking school, visiting dentist during the last year, good teeth status, and not suffering from teeth pain. Only 18.4% of the students were physically active and only 65.2% participated in physical activity classes in schools. Regular physical activity was positively associated with younger age, liking school, good health status, lower BMI, father’s, mother’s, siblings’ and peers’ physical activity, not smoking, not fighting, not wanting to use drugs or alcohol, and not feeling lonely. Over a third (36.3%) of the participants were overweight or obese. A fifth (20.8%) of the adolescents were current smokers. 20.8% of the students were current smokers. Smoking among students was positively associated with higher age, studying in private school, poor health status, poor school performance, not liking school, father smoking, mother smoking, sibling smoking, peers smoking, low physical activity, wanting to use drugs and alcohol, carrying weapons, fighting, performing car drifting, and being abused by teachers. ii Over half the sample (55.5%) reported an injury, 21.8% had been threatened or injured by weapons. Just under half (49%) of the adolescents reported they were involved in a physical fight. Moreover, fighting among students was positively associated with the interaction of low parental education, not liking school, poor academic performance, skipping breakfast, low physical activity, current smoking, being threatened or injured by weapons, carrying weapons, joining people performing car drifting, bullying others, being abused by teachers. Carrying weapons during the last 30 days was reported by 36.6% of the sample. Carrying weapons was positively associated with higher age, not liking school, poor academic performance, current smoking, fighting, being threatened or injured by weapons, performing car drifting, joining people performing car drifting, taking part in bullying others, and being abused by family. Some (26.1%) of participants reported having been bullied and 24.6% of the students reported bullying others. Many of the adolescents reported being abused by a family member (34.4%) or one of their school teachers (39.5%) during the past 12 months preceding the survey. During this time period, many of the students reported feeling lonely (22.8%), feeling very worried about something that they could not sleep at night sometimes or more (27.0%), and feeling very sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more (40%). About 14% of the participants in this study reported that they had wanted to use alcohol or drugs. A small but notable proportion (13.9%) of the participants reported that they had thought of attempting suicide and 6.9% had actually attempted suicide. Over a third (36.1%) of adolescents had performed car drifting 12 months preceding the survey. However, car drifting was positively associated with higher age, attending a private school, not liking school, poor academic performance, not brushing teeth every day, current smoking, wanting to use drugs and alcohol, carrying weapons, joining people who performing car drifting, bullying others, and attempting suicide. The majority (78.7%) of participants drove vehicles and 96% and 97.7% reported that they did not use a seat belt when doing so and did not use a seat belt when riding in a car as a passenger, respectively. Only 2.1% and 1.4% of participants wore a helmet when used motorized vehicle or nonmotorized. Conclusions and implications: The results of this study reveal that the adolescents engage in multiple health-risk behaviours, and these risk behaviours are relatively common among adolescents and cluster together. Health related behaviours are associated with several socio-demographic variables (age, father’s and mother’s education, school factors, health status and living districts), although not necessarily in the same order. However, the data emphasized the need for further quantitative and indepth qualitative research throughout Saudi Arabia, including other cities, rural communities, female adolescents, and other Middle Eastern countries. Cross-sectional research to gather evidence on youth health to collect population-based data on a range of health-related behaviours along with physical and social environments amongst school-age students and out-of-school youth facilities are important and highly needed to investigate health-related behaviours and associated risk factors and to measure change over time.
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Persson, Andreas, and Anna Willoughby. "Factors surrounding relapse rates at a treatment center in Sweden. : A quantitative study with male adolescents." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-18264.
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This study primarily investigated factors which impact abstaining from drugs for adolescent men after finishing treatment at a specific treatment center in Sweden. The method chosen for this essay was quantitative, using surveys sent to males that finished a treatment period of a minimum time of 4 months at this therapeutic community. Of the 83 questionnaires that were originally sent, 23 responded. Further, the empirical data was tested in the computer program SPSS using gamma and lambda tests obtaining results for the factors to determine whether they correlated with one another other. The essay is based upon the theoretical framework of the salutogenic perspective, systems theory and therapeutic alliance theory. During this study results showed that factors such as relocation, post treatment programs were effective for the dis-continued use of drugs.
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Vitacco, Michael J. "Adolescent Psychopathy in an Adjudicated Male Population: The Role of Sensation Seeking, Impulsivity, and Externalizing Disorders." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2002. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3198/.
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Psychopathy, as conceptualized by Cleckley (1941), describes a constellation of psychological and behavioral correlates including superficial charm, untruthfulness, lack of remorse or shame, poor judgment, and failure to learn from experience. Based on Cleckley's initial work, Hare (1991) developed a two-factor model of psychopathy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the roles that sensation seeking, impulsivity, ADHD, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder have on adolescents classified as psychopaths. The participants consisted of 79 adjudicated male adolescents in a maximum-security facility. As hypothesized, adolescent male psychopaths had higher levels of sensation seeking, impulsivity, conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. A discriminant function analysis found that sensation seeking, impulsivity, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder was moderately useful in classifying adolescent psychopathy. The results suggest that behavioral dysregulation is an important aspect of adolescent psychopathy. The relationship of these data to theories of adolescent psychopathy is discussed.
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Smith, Carnel L. "Lasting legacies the effects of natural mentors in the lives of at-risk African-American male adolescents /." Connect to this title online, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=bgsu1162842875.
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Bronstein, Israel Raeli. "Psychological distress in unaccompanied asylum-seeking children : a UK epidemiological study on separated male adolescents from Afghanistan." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.550502.
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Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) are forced migrants under the age of 18 who have been separated From their primary care-giver. They are considered highly vulnerable for developing mental health difficulties and sleep problems; however there is limited available evidence. Afghans are the largest group of UASC entering the UK, yet there is no systematic research concerning their mental state. This thesis examined the mental health and sleep of male Afghan UASC. It presents a clear, logical framework for assessing risk and protective factors. his is followed by a detailed STROBE-compliant systematic review of current mental health epidemiological literature. The review identified 22 studies and indicated high levels of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and emotional and behavioural problems. The discussion highlighted the limited sleep evidence along with a need for increased contextual focus and methodological standardisation. A large-scale cross-sectional mental-health study was conducted with Afghan UASC to (i) estimate the prevalence PTSD and emotional and behavioural problems, (ii) examine sleep patterns and problems, (iii) and associations of psychological distress with sleep problems and several demographic and forced migration variables. A census sample was obtained from the UK Border Agency database and children were screened with well-validated, rigorously translated measure Results indicated that approximately 0 e-third of the sample (n=222) reported above clinical cut-offs for PTSD, and emotional and behavioural problems. Poor sleep quality was also reported by one-third of children. Reported cumulative pre-migration traumatic life events were significantly associated greater difficulties. Placement in foster care was associated with decreased levels of distress. Poor sleep quality is reportedly caused by a several forced migration stressors. The active ingredients in foster care seem worthy of further exploration. Similarly, the evidence concerning sleep should generate further inquiry and intervention research with this specific population. Limitations and possible future research are discussed.
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Smith, Carnel Lorenzo Sr. "LASTING LEGACIES: THE EFFECTS OF NATURAL MENTORS IN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE ADOLESCENTS." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1162842875.
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D'Souza, Barnabe. "Changing mindsets? : evolution of a rehabilitation programme for chemically dependent male street adolescents in a major Indian city." Thesis, Coventry University, 2008. http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/512/.
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Inhalant abuse is a pervasive, yet under-recognized fonn of substance abuse that crosses demographic, ethnic and socioeconomic boundaries, causing significant morbidity and mortality in school-aged and older children. Internationally, inhalant abuse is rampant among street children in many urban centers, in both developed and developing countries, and represents a global health issue. WHOestimates that globally, 25%to 90% of street children indulge in substance use (WHO, 1997). India accounts for the highest number of street children in the world. The transient nature of this population renders it difficult to quote exact numbers, but estimates range from 11 million (UNICEF, 1994) to around 18 million (Human Rights Watch, 1996). Running away exposes children to stressful life on the streets, which accompanied by lack of parental care and supervision and easy access to intoxicating substances, creates an atmosphere conducive ~, for indulging in substance use. Astudy of substance abuse among street children in Delhi in 2002 revealed that about 57% of street children between the ages of6 and 16 had indulged in some form of substance abuse, the agents of choice being nicotine (44.5%) and inhalants (24.3%). Even more disturbing was the fact that the minimum age at starting substance abuse was 5.5 years. Little research exists concerning treatment needs and successful treatment modalities specific to inhalant users. As with other types of substance abuse, the most effective way to curtail use is through broad prevention efforts. Limiting the availability of volatile substances is impractical, because they constitute products that are universally available, legal and have legitimate uses. Primary prevention is through education paired with skills-building, working with families, schools, communities, media and other potential change agents. Prevention programs also include community readiness models, street outreach programs, drop-in and residential treatment centers, and individual, group, and family counseling in a variety of settings. Residential treatment has not been a sufficient response to widespread inhalant abuse. My experience in the field suggested that working on changing the mindsets of male street inhalant abusers had the potential to bring about sustained behavioural change. In an effort to portray children's own voices as citizens and their capabilities as agents of change, I have utilised participatory action research that incorporated feedback from the field into the development ofpractical interventions and investigated treatment models (such as cognitivebehavioral therapy) effective for adolescents. My practice has been reflective, embedded in the circumstances of children's lives and issues and responsive to changing needs. -0 Myresearch has demonstrated that a paradigmatic shift can take place in street inhalant abusers through a guided thought process, essential for informed choice. This cognitive process has helped the street inhalants make the transition from a mindset dominated by instant gratification, living for the day and impulsive decision making to a well-thought-out, reflective and cognitive approach. This research has reconfirmed my belief that sustained cognitive inputs can bring about and identity change and long term behavioural changes provided the adolescents have strong positive intentions, efforts and motivations to change their situations within a friendly, guided environment.
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Livock, Holly. "Exercising with a Screen or Music and Post-Exercise Energy Compensation: A Randomized Crossover Trial in Male Adolescents." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/37817.
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Watching television or listening to music during exercise has been shown to increase
the enjoyment of the activity and decrease fatigue for some people. However, it is
currently unknown how these stimuli during an exercise session play a role in postexercise
energy intake and/or physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE). The purpose
of this thesis was to examine the effects of watching television or listening to music
while exercising on post-exercise energy intake and expenditure in male adolescents.
The study consisted of a randomized crossover design involving 24 male adolescents
aged 12 to 17 years. The participants completed three experimental sessions that
included walking/jogging on a treadmill at 60% of their heart rate reserve for 30 minutes
while watching television, listening to music, or exercising with no other stimulus
(control). Following the exercise sessions participants were given an ad libitum lunch
and were asked to record their food intake for the remainder of the day. An Actical
accelerometer was used to assess PAEE until bedtime. The primary outcome measure
was post-exercise energy intake and energy expenditure. Results showed that
exercising while watching television or listening to music did not significantly affect postexercise
energy intake or energy expenditure. Walking/jogging on a treadmill was found
to be more enjoyable while watching television than with no stimulus present (p=0.03).
Ratings of perceived exertion were not significantly different between conditions.
Overall, our results suggest that watching television or listening to music while
exercising does not impact post-exercise energy intake or expenditure in male
adolescents, which may have positive implications for adolescents who may need
additional motivation to exercise.
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Roberts, Veronica. ""It's like David trying to take down Goliath" : perspectives on bullying from nine male adolescents with autistic spectrum conditions." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2009. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10019874/.
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Hall, Kelcey L., Jill D. Stinson, and Michele R. Moser. "Impact of Childhood Adversity and Out-of-Home Placement for Male Adolescents Who Have Engaged in Sexually Abusive Behavior." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/5583.
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Child maltreatment and household dysfunction have long been linked to delinquency, adult criminality, and sexual offending. However, the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), factors related to out-of-home placement, and the onset of maladaptive behaviors has not thoroughly been explored in adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. In the present study, we examined archival records of 120 male youths who have received treatment for sexually abusive behavior. As expected, the male adolescents in this sample have experienced higher rates of ACEs than samples of adult males in the community, adult males who committed sexual offenses, and juvenile justice–involved males as reported in the literature. Discrete-time survival analyses yielded increased risks of onset of aggression and sexually abusive behavior during early childhood and mid-to-late childhood, with significant associations between higher ACE scores and a greater number of out-ofhome placements. Implications and future directions are discussed.
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Hall, Kelcey L., Jill D. Stinson, and Michele R. Moser. "Impact of Childhood Adversity and Out-of-Home Placement for Male Adolescents Who Have Engaged in Sexually Abusive Behavior." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4966.
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Child maltreatment and household dysfunction have long been linked to delinquency, adult criminality, and sexual offending. However, the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), factors related to out-of-home placement, and the onset of maladaptive behaviors has not thoroughly been explored in adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. In the present study, we examined archival records of 120 male youths who have received treatment for sexually abusive behavior. As expected, the male adolescents in this sample have experienced higher rates of ACEs than samples of adult males in the community, adult males who committed sexual offenses, and juvenile justice–involved males as reported in the literature. Discrete-time survival analyses yielded increased risks of onset of aggression and sexually abusive behavior during early childhood and mid-to-late childhood, with significant associations between higher ACE scores and a greater number of out-of-home placements. Implications and future directions are discussed.
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Bonfim, Lihana Maria Catunda. "A sexualidade de adolescentes masculinos com experiÃncia de rua e em situaÃÃo de abrigo." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2009. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3662.
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FundaÃÃo de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do CearÃA tese investiga a produÃÃo de sentidos da sexualidade de adolescentes masculinos com experiÃncia de rua em situaÃÃo de abrigo. A partir da produÃÃo de crianÃas e adolescentes pobres no Brasil em que historicamente a relaÃÃo em governÃ-las passa inicialmente pelo poder pastoral chegando ao biopoder na contemporaneide. Fundamenta-se na perspectiva foucaultiana em que as relaÃÃes de poderâsaber sÃo construÃdas fundamentalmente atravÃs das produÃÃes histÃricas e polÃticas do homem. Neste sentido, a sexualidade à considerada como um dispositivo histÃrico de poder na sociedade ocidental. Desta forma, dada à sua plasticidade, a sexualidade à utilizada como estratÃgia de aÃÃo da biopolÃtica com o objetivo disciplinar de controle social da populaÃÃo. A partir dos diversos discursos, prÃticas e saberes normalizadores existentes nas ciÃncias humanas o foco destes discursos nÃo se encontra na proibiÃÃo mas na maneira como a sexualidade deve ser regulada, controlada e normatizada. Investigamos os processos de subjetivaÃÃo dos adolescentes a partir da sua forma de ser, pensar, sentir e das suas vivÃncias, passando pela experiÃncia de rua e situaÃÃo de permanÃncia no abrigo. Na construÃÃo da pesquisa utilizamos tÃcnicas, recursos e instrumentos que nos possibilitaram coletar os dados tais como, a observaÃÃo, diÃrio de campo, roteiro de vista, entrevista semi-estruturada e tambÃm a produÃÃo de colagem e desenho a partir da interpretaÃÃo dos adolescentes. O exercÃcio da sexualidade foi demarcado a partir da iniciaÃÃo sexual deles. Constatamos atravÃs dos discursos deste grupo que hà um feixe de aprendizagens que atravessam os saberes e as prÃticas sexuais relativos à sexualidade destes adolescentes, destacamos fundamentalmente a prÃtica discursiva do abrigo atravÃs do modelo anÃtomo-biolÃgico em que produz valor de verdade, apontando comportamentos, atitudes, na relaÃÃo poder-saber da sexualidade associando-a à prevenÃÃo de doenÃas (DSTâS e AIDS) e risco de gravidez. No entanto, os adolescentes apresentam os sentidos produzidos acerca da sexualidade para a ordem do prazer, da satisfaÃÃo imediata, do tesÃo, de sensaÃÃes agradÃveis e boas. Dessa forma, escapam do discurso institucional atravÃs do afeto, da emoÃÃo que constituem os processos de formaÃÃo de sua subjetividade.
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Sornberger, Michael. "Non-suicidal self-injury and gender: patterns of prevalence, methods, and locations among female and male adolescents and young adults." Thesis, McGill University, 2010. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=95216.
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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate, self-inflicted destruction of body tissue without conscious suicidal intent, for purposes not socially sanctioned. Community-based research estimates that 13 to 23% of adolescents and 4 to 47% of young adults have engaged in NSSI at least once. Little is known about gender's role in this behaviour. The current study investigated gender differences in prevalence, method, and location of NSSI in two samples: adolescents and young adults. Results indicate a pattern of differences between females and males which was only partially consistent across two age samples, which suggests possible developmental differences. Implications for researchers studying NSSI and school psychologists working with clients at risk for NSSI are discussed.L'automutilation non suicidaire (AMNS) est la destruction délibéré et immédiate du tissue corporel sans intention suicidaire, et pour des raisons non sanctionnée par la société. La recherche indique qu'entre 13 et 23% des adolescents et entre 4 et 47% des jeunes adultes ont pratiqué l'AMNS au moins une fois dans leur vie, mais le rôle du sexe dans ce comportement continue d'être incertain. Cette étude a évalué les différences dans la prévalence, les méthodes, et les lieux de mutilation entre les sexes dans deux échantillons: des adolescents et de jeunes adultes. Les résultats indiquent un schéma de différences entre les femelles et mâles qui n'est que partiellement constant entre les deux échantillons. Ceci pourrait suggérer des différences de développement. Des implications pour la recherche dans le domaine de l'AMNS, de même que pour les psychologues scolaires travaillant avec des clients à risque d'AMNS sont discutées.
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Al-Orini, Saleh bin Mohammed. "A cross-cultural study of emotional/behavioural problems and moral reasoning in male adolescents : comparison between Saudi Arabia and Britain." Thesis, University of Lincoln, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.393070.
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Owens, Nikia Maria. "The Influence of Instability of Placement, Emotional Disturbances, and At-Risk Behaviors on the Academic Performance of Male Adolescents in Foster Care." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2006. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2917.
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This study gives attention to the effects of instability of placement, emotional disturbances, and at-risk behaviors on the academic performance of adolescents in foster care, specifically males. The purpose of this study was to examine the academic success of male adolescents in foster care and environmental influences that prevent many children from excelling. Data were extracted and analyzed (Chi-Square) from 50 of200 case files (active and discharged). The sample represented male residents (12 to 18 years of age) of a privately run, state licensed residential group home in Georgia.
Academic performance was measured by grade point average. Twenty-eight percent did not function on grade level while 72% functioned on grade level. There was no statistical significance between academic achievement and instability of placement (X2= .577, p = .448), emotional disturbances(X2= .759, p = -.348), aggressive/violent behavior (X2= .020, p = .887), and sexual activity (X2=.732, p = .392). However, there was statistical significance found between academic achievement and substance use (X2= 4.095, p = .043). An additional key finding in this study was 74% of the adolescents had a mental health diagnosis but had only been in foster care less than one year. Therefore, additional research should be conducted to determine the preexisting conditions adolescents experience before entering foster care. The findings from this study can perhaps encourage the child welfare community to investigate other variables that may impact the academic achievement of adolescents in foster care.
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Puszkiewicz, Kelcey. "Pathways to Delinquent and Sex Offending Behavior: The Role of Childhood Adversity and Environmental Context in a Treatment Sample of Male Adolescents." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3443.
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Exposure to more types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has been associated with a greater likelihood of general and sexual offending behaviors. However, few studies exist that consider both the impact of varied ACE exposures and community correlates on pathways to offending behaviors in adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors. The current study examined these pathways using data collected from archival records of male adolescents (N= 285) who had received treatment for sexually abusive behavior at a youth facility. Structural equation modeling revealed a three-factor model for ACEs, which included: nonsexual abuse and neglect; household dysfunction; and sexual abuse and more passive indicators of sexual boundary problems in the home of origin. Direction and significance of paths between ACEs and the onset, persistence, and nature of maladaptive behaviors differed. Household dysfunction was related to an earlier onset and more persistent nonsexual delinquent offending and contact sexual offending. Conversely, sexual abuse and exposure to sexual boundary problems were associated with an earlier onset of sexually abusive behavior as well as indicators of adolescent-onset, less persistent, and nonviolent delinquency. Nonsexual abuse and neglect were uniquely associated with contact sexual offending. Thus, these findings suggest variations in ACE exposures differentially influence the development, severity, and continuance of nonsexual delinquent and sexually abusive behaviors among these youths. Socioecological variables associated with participants’ counties of origin, including social and economic environment and percentage of rurality, were not retained as covariates due to producing a poor model fit for the data. Additional study with regard to the role of community characteristics on delinquent and sexual offending behaviors is warranted.
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Puszkiewicz, Kelcey L., and Jill D. Stinson. "Pathways to Delinquent and Sex Offending Behavior: The Role of Childhood Adversity and Environmental Context in a Treatment Sample of Male Adolescents." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/7868.
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Background: Exposure to greater Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has been associated with increased likelihood of general and sex offending behaviors. However, few studies consider both the impact of varied ACE exposures and other early experiences on pathways to offending behaviors in adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of ACEs and sexual boundary problems within the home on the development of delinquent and sexually abusive behavior.
Participants & setting: Data were collected from archival records of male adolescents (N = 285) who had received treatment for sexually abusive behavior at a youth facility.
Methods: This study investigated the effects of individual adverse experiences on delinquent nonsexual and sexually abusive behaviors through structural equation modeling.
Results: Structural equation modeling revealed a three-factor model for ACEs. Direction and significance of paths between ACEs and the onset, persistence, and nature of maladaptive behaviors differed. Household dysfunction was related to an earlier onset (β = 1.19, p = 0.013) and more persistent nonsexual delinquent offending (β = 1.05, p = 0.048) and contact sexual offending (β = 1.19, p = 0.010). Conversely, sexual abuse and exposure to sexual boundary problems were associated with an earlier onset of sexually abusive behavior (β = −1.08, p = 0.038) as well as indicators of adolescent-onset (β = −1.30, p = 0.002), less persistent (β = −1.53, p = 0.001), and nonviolent (β = −1.89, p = 0.001) delinquency.
Conclusions: Findings suggest variations in ACE exposures differentially influence the onset, severity, and persistence of delinquent and sexually abusive behaviors among these youths.
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Chiwaridzo, Matthew. "Development and validation of the School Clinical Rugby Measure (SCRuM) test battery: understanding the qualities or skills defining good male adolescent rugby union players." Doctoral thesis, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32575.
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Background: Globally, the number of schoolboy adolescents playing highly competitive rugby is increasing even in countries such as Zimbabwe hardly known for dominating international rugby events. Given the increased participation rates, burgeoning talent identification and recruitment programs and the reportedly high injury risk associated with competitive youth rugby in Zimbabwe and globally, the minimal qualities or skills defining good male adolescent rugby players need further clarification. This study assembled a testing battery and compared the anthropometric variables, physiological characteristics and rugby-specific game skills of Zimbabwean schoolboys to identify qualities and/or skills discriminating elite from sub-elite male adolescent rugby players and non-rugby players within and between Under 16 (U16) and U19 age categories. Methods: This study was structured in three phases. Phase I developed the School Clinical Rugby Measure (SCRuM) test battery based on amalgamated information derived from narrative literature review, qualitative study and two systematic reviews. Using mixed methods sequential explanatory study designs, Phase II refined the test battery through the evaluation of face and logical validity using key informants (n=5) and rugby experts (n=20), respectively. Subsequently, rugby coaches (n=30) assessed the practical feasibility of implementing each SCRuM test item in the local context considering test equipment, procedural and acceptability issues. Phase III evaluated the test-retest reliability of each SCRuM test item among a sample of elite U16s (n=41) and U19s (n=41). The final study in Phase III compared cross-sectional test performances of 208 athletes from different playing standards and age category to identify SCRuM test items discriminating (i) older (U19) players from younger (U16) players regardless of playing standards, and (ii) elite from both sub-elite and nonrugby players regardless of age. Results: Phase I produced the first version of the SCRuM test battery with 23 variables. Phase II reduced the constituent components to 15 variables. The test-retest reliability study showed high intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC>0.70) for all SCRuM test items except for the 5-m, 10-m speed tests and passing-for-accuracy test. Age category had a significant main effect on all SCRuM test items except for sum of seven skinfolds (p=0.45, η2 p=0.003). Playing standard had a significant main effect ii on all variables except for height (p=0.40, η2 p=0.01) and sum of seven skinfolds (p=0.11, η2 p =0.02). Upper-and-lower body muscular strength and power, prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability, repeated high-intensity exercise performance ability, tackling, passing and catching significantly improved with increasing playing standards. However, the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 test, vertical jump test, tackling proficiency test and running-and-catching ability skills test demonstrated greater discriminative ability across playing standards among U16s. The 40-m speed test, 2-kg medicine ball chest throw test, repeated high-intensity exercise test, one-repetition maximum bench press and back squat tests, and passing ability skills test showed better discriminative validity for differentiating U19s by playing standards. Conclusion: Irrespective of playing standard and consistent with previous studies, all SCRuM test items significantly increased with age except for skinfolds measures. These results highlight the sensitivity of component SCRuM test items in discriminating younger (U16s) from older (U19s) athletes. U16 coaches should consider these differences when designing training interventions to assist with the development of prospective U19 players. However, prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability, lower-body muscular power, tackling proficiency and running-andcatching ability demonstrated greater discriminative ability among U16s only, indicating a possible link to higher playing standards for that age category. Upper-body muscular power, upper-and-lowerbody muscular strength, 40-m sprinting ability, repeated high-intensity exercise performance ability, and passing ability significantly improved with playing standards among U19s, highlighting the physiological characteristics and game skills capable of differentiating elite male adolescent rugby players from both sub-elite or non-rugby players at that age category. Collectively, these findings provide insight to the high school rugby coaches into the qualities and skills contextually relevant for training for the attainment of higher playing standards in schoolboy rugby at distinct age categories.
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Johns, Judith A. "The relationship between involvement in unstructured unsupervised leisure and substance use in a cohort of adolescent male skateboarders." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1320326698.
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