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Karadeniz Özbek, Selda; Demir, Melek – International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 2022
The study examines the effect of the Post-divorce Psychological Support Program (PDPSP) on the adjustment levels of divorced individuals. The program developed by the researchers was conducted with a group of 8 divorced women. This research was designed according to a quasi-experimental method with an unequalized control group model. 55…
Descriptors: Divorce, Social Support Groups, Females, Adjustment (to Environment)
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Kothari, Catherine L.; Rhodes, Karin V.; Wiley, James A.; Fink, Jeffrey; Overholt, Scott; Dichter, Melissa E.; Marcus, Steven C.; Cerulli, Catherine – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
The objective of this study was to measure the efficacy of protection orders (POs) in reducing assault and injury-related outcomes using a matched comparison group and tracking outcomes over time. This study was a retrospective review of police, emergency department, family court, and prosecutor administrative records for a cohort of…
Descriptors: Injuries, Family Violence, Longitudinal Studies, Intimacy
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Thrane, Lisa E.; Chen, Xiaojin – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
This study assessed the impact of running away on pregnancy in the subsequent year among U.S. adolescents. We also investigated interactions between running away and sexual assault, romance, and school disengagement. Pregnancy among females between 11 and 17 years (n = 6100) was examined utilizing the Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add…
Descriptors: Runaways, Physical Activities, Sexual Abuse, Pregnancy
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Deyo, Grace; Skybo, Theresa; Carroll, Alisa – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2008
Objective: Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is preventable; however, an estimated 21-74 per 100,000 children worldwide are victims annually. This study examined the effectiveness of an SBS prevention program in the US. Methods: A descriptive, secondary analysis of the Prevent Child Abuse Ohio (PCAO) "Love Me...Never Shake Me" SBS education program…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Child Abuse, Mothers, Females
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Van Lankveld, Jacques J. D. M.; ter Kuile, Moniek M.; de Groot, H. Ellen; Melles, Reinhilde; Nefs, Janneke; Zandbergen, Maartje – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2006
Women with lifelong vaginismus (N = 117) were randomly assigned to cognitive-behavioral group therapy, cognitive-behavioral bibliotherapy, or a waiting list. Manualized treatment comprised sexual education, relaxation exercises, gradual exposure, cognitive therapy, and sensate focus therapy. Group therapy consisted of ten 2-hr sessions with 6 to 9…
Descriptors: Females, Relaxation Training, Group Therapy, Bibliotherapy