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The research team within the Center for Research and Outreach has a multi-dimensional approach that includes conducting empirical studies, program evaluations, analysis of secondary data, and the use of empirical research to identify and address key issues impacting children, youth, and families. Through this process, we review academic literature, translate research into practice, develop materials to help non-academics be critical consumers of scientific research, and promote the use of evidenced-based information in decision making.

Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on the Family: A Critical Review

Type
Abstract

 The authors' goal is to present a critical overview of the literature of family psychosocial outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Design: Thirty-seven family outcome studies were reviewed.

Publication year
1999
Authors
Perlesz, A. Kinsella,G. Crowe, S.

Attitudes of Military Personnel Toward Homosexuals

Type
PRTW

Seventy-two male Reservist Marines were surveyed to examine Marine attitudes toward lesbians and gay men. The role of various demographic variables in predicting attitudes toward homosexual was examined.

Publication year
1999
Authors
Estrada, A. X. Weiss, D. J.

Attitudes of Military Personnel Toward Homosexuals

Type
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess attitudes of enlisted military personnel with regard to homosexuality. Seventy-two male members of the Marine Corps Reserve responded to a questionnaire exploring attitudes toward lesbians and gay men and attitudes toward homosexuals in the military.

Publication year
1999
Authors
Estrada, A. X. Weiss, D. J.

Counseling Military Families

Type
Abstract

Issues of anticipation, separation, and reunion are concerns that families face when family members are subject to military deployment.

Publication year
1999
Authors
Rotter, J. C. Boveja, M. E.

The Effect of Income on Child Development

Type
Abstract

This study presents estimates of the effect of parental income on children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Publication year
1999
Authors
Blau, D. M.

Changing Teaching Practices to Promote Achievement and Bonding to School

Type
Abstract

An intervention to modify teaching practices in Grades 5 and 6 was evaluated. The intervention consisted of proactive classroom intervention, interactive teaching, and cooperative learning.

Publication year
1998
Authors
Abbott, R. D. O'Donnell, J. Hawkins, J. D. Hill, K. G. Kosterman, R. Catalano, R. F.

Coping Strategies and Mental Health Problems in a Military Unit

Type
Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of different coping styles on the development of self-reported mental health problems in a radically changing context.

Publication year
1998
Authors
Johnsen, B. H. Laberg, J. C. Eid, J.