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Yong et al (2002) in their study of eighth-grade students, found that there was a close correlation between high self-esteem...

goes on to say that the nature of the family is its members being "connected emotionally" (Bowen Center for the Study of the Famil...

as well. Nielsen and Perry (2000) state that we "must recognize that we are united in our diversity" (p. 4). This has...

a major relapse when they are adults (Olfson et al, 2003). Therefore treatment at an early stage may help prevent later episodes. ...

economic standing. All that began changing in the early 1990s, with the result that between 1995 and 1999 - years in which many o...

the age of seven, the prevalence of the disorder does increase with age (2003). Childhood schizophrenia forms a continuum with the...

their infants, and this factor is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as significant financial expenditures...

should be prohibited from normal adult activities, such as drinking alcoholic beverages, driving motor vehicles, and voting. On ...

They no longer cry or lash out violently if their needs are not instantly gratified, and they can engage in social situation in a ...

homeless teens as indicative of a larger problem (Wagner 16). Wagner explains it this way: " With their economy in shambles, many ...

and similarity" (Kipke et al, 1997, p. 655). Within the forming of these friendships is also a climate of greater importance with...

2006). Marcotte and colleagues (2002) note that a great deal of progress has been made in this field over the last two decades but...

of morbidity and mortality and depression among youth has become increasing prevalent. Adolescent depression has been shown to gen...

to be one of the social activities that improve the quality of life (Dinc, 2011). This evaluation is derived from the fact that en...

ways. At the beginning of the novel, they follow a Cain and Abel dichotomy. Gabe is the good and obedient child, "the son who is q...

serious, potentially fatal, but preventable, complication of diabetes mellitus that occurs when there is insufficient insulin to m...

to drugs, when placed in water is to swim vigorously and frantically claw at the side of the container in an effort to escape (Rib...

This research paper consists of an analysis of Green, et al's 2010 study, "Does heavy adolescent marijuana use lead to criminal in...

where the program will be delivered. The distribution will be mainly for the way that information is delivered as well as informat...

of risk and the impact for families. Research suggests that there is a need to consider the approaches for assessing suicide ri...

226) and occurs in as much as 26 percent of the adolescent population, and include alcohol, tobacco and illegal substance use. Su...

properly! Schoolyard bullies have long made lives miserable for their victims who typically endure unrelenting taunting and phys...

link between the unhealthy, fat-laden meals served by fast food restaurants and the epidemic of obesity in the U.S. However, commo...

students in 2004 from 24% of students in 2003 (MORI, 2004). Bullying and threatening behaviour are increasing and it was found tha...

nature of both the emotional and the physical changes that are a natural part of adolescence ("Teen," 2003). Annually, close to 5,...

children who are inactive because of television viewing. This study found that children who were inactive because of television v...

the "perceived lack of close and meaningful relationships with others" (Rew et al, 2001, p. 35-36). The Beck Hopelessness Scale, ...

that it leads to a lack of contact between fathers and daughters. Studies suggest that girls who grow up in families without fath...

there is constant bickering. It seems that when mom and dad are happy, the family should be happy. Reportedly, 70% (Corliss & Mc...

prerequisite" (Anderson and Roit 123). In other to help students with understanding, the authors suggest several strategies, whic...