LibGuides: SoPSS: Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology: Graduate Student Resources

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Example Dissertations & Theses

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Challenges of Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-Age Children and Adolescents: Clinical Psychologists' Perspectives
The present study sought to explore the challenges faced by clinical psychologists in assessing school-age children and adolescents for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Author: Tyler Demers, Adler School of Professional Psychology.
Does Emotional Regulation Mediate the Relationship between Mindfulness and Positive Psychological Outcomes in Adolescents?
This quantitative, mediational study was designed to assess the extent to which emotion regulation mediates the relationship between mindfulness and perceived stress. Author: Nancy L. Schuit, Northcentral University.
The Impact of Diagnosis and Gender on Psychologists' Attitudes Toward Adolescent Clients
The purpose of this study was to provide evidence for what attitudes male versus female psychologists hold toward adolescents who have been labeled as having specific mental health disorders. Author: Katrina Evans, Adler School of Professional Psychology.
The Influence of Trauma, Locus of Control, and Health-related Quality of Life on a Child's Self-worth
This paper attempts to elucidate the impact that traumatic childhood experiences may have on self-worth, and the importance of implementing targeted intervention before the child reaches adulthood. Author: Anita Alexander, Nova Southeastern University.
Prediction of Psychological Well-being and Academic Functioning of Children Experiencing Parental Divorce
The purpose of this study is to examine whether gender of the child, age of the child, and family conflict impact a child’s academic functioning and well-being after a parental divorce. Author: Jillian Lakota, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
Psychologist Disclosure of Adolescent Suicidality
The present study utilized a set of 10 vignettes reflective of the five American Psychological Association (APA) General Ethical Principles of Psychologists to explore disclosure of adolescent suicidality. Author: Christina H. Kirsch, Carlow University.
Psychologists’ Experience Conducting Child Custody Evaluations: Stress and Self-Care
This qualitative, phenomenological study examines the subjective experiences of psychologists who conduct child custody evaluations. This study will investigate the overall experience of working with a child and family, going through the evaluation process, taking note of the ethical and legal pressures placed on the psychologist. Author: Jessica Lee Mulrine, Chestnut Hill College.
Re-visioning Contemporary American Adolescence: Using Imaginal Psychology to Nurture the Emerging Souls of Adolescents
This thesis explores how American culture and society understands its adolescents and offers a re-visioning of adolescence through the findings of James Hillman’s archetypal/imaginal psychology. Author: Katrina Pesl, Pacifica Graduate Institute.
The Relationship between Birth Order, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide Attemtps in Adolescents
The purpose of this study was to explore the association between birth order, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adolescents. Author: Stacey. Jackson, Alliant International University.
Selfies and Mental Health Issues among Adolescents
The present study empirically investigated in adolescents the relationships between their social networking behaviors and their levels of narcissistic tendencies, self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, depression, and anxiety. Author: Diana Kolcz, University of Hartford.