The present study used a contextual and transactional approach to examine age and
gender differences in the experience and consequences of life stress in clinic‐referred …

This reprinted article originally appeared in Health Psychology, 13 (6), 507-515 (1994).(The
following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1995-14098-001). This study …

This dissertation research, by drawing from an ecological, multisystems conceptual
framework, identifies the risk and protective factors associated with mental health/behavior …

Based on the stage-environment fit perspective (Eccles & Midgley), we hypothesized that
diabetic adolescents who experience a developmental match would be more likely to …

The purpose of this study was to use mutiltiple sources of data to devise a profile for
identifying children at greater risk for engaging in self-mutilative behaviors. The sample for …

Despite growing interest in the factors associated with the adjustment of cancer patients and
their spouses, we know very little about the perceptions and the emotional reactions of their …

The present study was conducted to inquire into girls' ability to successfully navigate a
critical set of transitions towards adulthood. Girls' mental health, sense of self, projections …

For this research project, nine grade 8 girls were asked specific questions during focus
group interviews to illuminate their stressors and methods of coping. The results revealed …

Based on the stage-environment fit perspective (Eccles & Midgley), we hypothesized that
diabetic adolescents who experience a developmental match would be more likely to …

Adolescents are currently using licit and illicit drugs at an increasing rate and are beginning
at a younger age. Adolescents are also often using multiple drugs simultaneously. Although …