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'The Shadow Catcher', 2006.
This paper discusses the book 'The Shadow Catcher' by Andrzej Szczypiorski.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer looks at Andrzej Szczypiorski's book "The Shadow Catcher". The writer discusses that this book provides a very revealing and unusually frank insight to history, sexuality and Polish-Jewish relations. The writer describes that "The Shadow Catcher" takes the reader to the cloudless summer of 1939, when Krzys, a sensitive boy of 15, sets off to the countryside for a holiday. The writer maintains that the conversation, the symbols, the imagery and the context of the novel are very clear that this is the story of a young man who is slowly, but surely, growing up. The writer concludes that the provocative musing, whether in the child's mind, dialogue, or situation, provides plenty of evidence that the kid, though still a teenager is fast maturing because of his experiences.
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"The darkness is a symbol of his aloofness; the freaked out teenagers often try to be aloof and dream of things, cut off from the reality of the world. They build a cocoon of their own as a defense mechanism.
His physical description is also indicative of his being just on the threshold of maturity. He is described as having a rather high forehead topped by a thick, dark shock of hair. "When he was younger he had liked to tangle his ink-stained fingers in it", shows that he is growing up, but the memory of "tangling ink-stained fingers" is too recent to be ignored.
The treatment by parents is always indicative of maturity. Where the parents are too solicitous, and too protective, the children, even if they desire to be, are not independent and naturally do not fully mature. The protagonist's mother almost smothers him with protective attitude."
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Adoption and a Child's Psychology, 2006.
A review of the effect that adoption has on a child's psychology.
2,888 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper looks at the history of adoption, how the adoption process has evolved with time and the effect that adoption has on the psychology of the child. According to this paper, parent and child attachments are relationships, and it is the quality of these attachments or relationships that determine the child's template for all future relationships and the foundation of the child's core values and beliefs.
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"Depending upon the age and maturity of the individual, experiences influence the personality in different ways, and the experiences and emotional relationships that exist in early childhood have effects that are incorporated into the "very structure of the personality" (Clothier). According to Clothier, experiences and relationships after the Oedipal development may mold or modify the presenting or external personality, yet their effects are generally not incorporated or built into the personality (Clothier). In the early years, the external environment combines with constitutional factors to determine personality, then later, through the influence of education, environment and experience modify personality manifestation, "even to the extent of creating the person we think we know" (Clothier). Although analogies are unsatisfactory, Clothier points out that in the construction of the personality, "constitution provides the basic metal, infantile emotional relationships and experiences add alloys and temper the metal, and childhood education and environment provide the superstructure, facade, and the paint" (Clothier).
The implication of this for the psychology of the adopted child are extremely significant, for a child who is placed with adoptive parents at birth or soon after, misses the mutual and satisfying mother-child relationship, "the roots of which lie in that deep area of the personality where the physiological and the psychological are merged" (Clothier). For the child and the biological mother, this period is part of the biological sequence, and it is doubted as to whether the relationship of the child to its postpartum mother can be replaced by even the best of substitute mothers because these subtle effects lie so deeply buried in the personality that it is impossible to evaluate them (Clothier). The adopted infant cannot experience the satisfaction of the nursing period with his or her substitute mother, however the child will experience his or her first important socializing relationship (Clothier)."
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Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders, 2006.
An assessment of the efficacy of an early intervention program for treating both substance abuse problems and deviant behaviors among the adolescent population.
1,578 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The intent of this study is a single case experimental study evaluating the effects of an early mentoring based intervention program for adolescents as a method of treating substance abuse disorders and accompanying deviant behaviors. The present study attempts to fill the void in literature that currently exists with respect to substance abuse.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Significance and Background of Study
Methodology
Assessment
Variables
Interpretation and Results
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"The results of the study will help determine what components of the mentoring program are necessary for a treatment strategy to benefit adolescents. The study will also help evaluate the extent to which adolescents view such early intervention based programs as meaningful and beneficial. The findings will be evaluated with regard to student's perceptions regarding substance abuse and deviant behaviors before, during and after treatment. Further studies will benefit this population by focusing on the long term outcomes of such treatment programs, to determine if beneficial, how long the effects of such programs last on users and problem behaviors."
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The American Adoption Policy, 2005.
This paper discusses the history and philosophy of the American adoption policy.
3,165 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper explains that modern adoption policy is as much a part of the general ideas about social welfare as it is about the right of a family to raise a child that is not originally its own. The author points out that, in the beginning, the heart of the process by which adoption policy developed in the U.S. did not entail questions of "marginal" groups or individuals possessing adoption rights but, rather, the attitude of society to the very idea of creating "fictive kin". The paper relates that the old concept of matching children with potential parents is no longer a question of find a child, which is nearly identical biological and social "copies" of the parents, because America has become racially and ethnically diverse and follows values which emphasize serving each individual child in the best way.
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"Yet, as the child welfare movement began to gather strength, a new attitude developed. Increasingly, children living in certain "substandard" conditions were seen as deserving something "better." Those who did not possess the resources to care for their children, or who abused their children, or raised them in a manner inconsistent with contemporary middle-class values, might find their children being taken away from them. For the first time, the once inviolable bond between biological parent and child was being broken."
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Negative Effects of Abortion, 2006.
Examines how abortion negatively affects women, especially teenage girls.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper argues that abortion should not be an option for teenagers and women in general. It presents a Christian, pro-life stance that abortion causes deep-set guilt, problems in later relationships, eating disorders and other negative effects.
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"Ground reality is that abortion is murder and there are many who are strictly against abortions. Religion teaches that abortion is wrong and that life is for God to give and take and thus man should not intervene in works that belong solely to God. The physical side effects are tremendous and a teenager would face severe depression if later in life she cannot have a child and thus a family because she became infertile as a teenager after she went through an abortion."
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The Effects of Adoption, 2006.
An exploration of the impact adoption has on attachment and adjustment in adolescence and early adulthood.
2,253 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper researches the effects of adoption on two groups of adolescents, the first who were adopted before 6 months old and the second who were adopted after 6 months of age. According to this paper, adoptees adopted before 6 months old experience less behavioral, emotional and cognitive problems and form better attachments than those adopted at an older age.
Contents:
Abstract
Aims and Objectives
Methods
Proposed Analysis
Limitations of the Study
Significance of Study
Literature Review
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"The researcher proposes analyzing two groups of children aged 17-24, the first of which will contain 24 participants adopted before 6 months of age and the latter of which adopted after 6 months of age. Participants will be provided a survey questionnaire that will examine the social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral impacts adoption has on the young adults perceived attachment and closeness to their adoptive parents. The researcher will also explore the patient's history including academic performance, history of psychological or behavioral problems and the participants overall emotional state to decide what if any the effects of adoption has had on the children's development. The results of the survey will be compared with information gathered from the literature review, from which the researcher will derive a scientifically grounded theory explaining the relationship between adoption, attachment and multiple other variables.
Limitations of the Study
Atkinson & Goldberg (2004) note that many challenges face the field of attachment and psychopathology, particularly in terms of designing studies that effectively measure attachment and psychopathology concurrently (p. 10). Further the researchers note that a need for more "data analytic" and "idiographic observation" are necessary in the field of attachment, cautioning that environmental circumstances must be weighed with other factors including care giving quality and loss associated with adoption (Atkinson & Goldberg, 2004)."
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Males and Anorexia, 2006.
This paper examines the relationship between anorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adolescent males.
3,879 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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The paper explains how in today's mega technological and virtual reality world, young people are seemingly becoming increasingly concerned with body perfection. The paper shows that anorexia nervosa is prevalent amongst both genders and claims that the study of male adolescents has not received the attention it deserves. The study examines the extent to which there is a relationship between male adolescent anorexics and obsessive-compulsive actions. The paper suggests future research to determine if there a relationship between male adolescent anorexia and many factors, including culture, birth weight, social rejection and identity.
Contents:
Introduction and Literature Review
Research Purpose, Question and Hypothesis
Definition of Terms
Research Methodology
Summary
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"Although males tend to over exercise instead of using other means of purging they do participate in dieting as well and there are three major differences between males and females when it comes to dieting. The first is the reason for dieting, woman tend to diet because they feel fat whereas men start to diet because they had previously been overweight. The second difference is that more often than women, men diet to maintain certain goals in relation to an athletic activity, for example to avoid injury rather than to loose weight. And the last difference is that more men diet to avoid potential medical problems. (Crosscope-Happel, Hutchins, & Hayes, 2000) It is through dieting that men can feel more in control of their lives and more masculine and successful."
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Anorexia Nervosa And Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors, 2006.
An analysis of the relationship between anorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adolescent males.
1,928 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This study examines the extent to which there exists a relationship between male adolescent anorexics and a disordered thinking symptom (panic), namely obsessive-compulsivity. The paper also attempts to establish possible correlations between obsessive-compulsiveness and the socio-economic class, grade level, birth order, and family status (divorce vs. intact) of male adolescent anorexics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Literature Review
Research Purpose, Question and Hypothesis
Definition of Terms
Research Methodology
Participants
Measurement Instrument
Procedure and Analysis
Summary
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"Some of the more frequent symptoms exhibited by the male population include social isolationism, perfectionism, rigid cognitive style, and obsessive-compulsiveness of the panic disorder type in terms of an expressed fear of gaining weight over muscle growth (Fisher, et al, 1995). Although the general lack of a slimness value on male adolescents puts them at a somewhat lower risk the phenomenon is increasing in frequency wherein the muscular body type is seen as an advantage to gaining a competitive edge, albeit in sports, social relations, or an ideal male image. In a situation wherein a male adolescent finds himself looking for independence and acceptance, loosing weight seems to be a solution."
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Casual Leisure in the U.S. and Southeast Asia, 2006.
This paper examines the levels of drug and alcohol abuse by students in the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
2,051 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper predicted that drug/alcohol abuse by students would be more significant among U.S. students than among Asian ones. Asia is relatively conservative in its outlook, while the United States is almost synonymous with experimentation and leisure. However, the research found that the use of currently illicit substances was socially acceptable in Southeast Asia. Also, the major growing areas for poppies and marijuana are located in or very close to Southeast Asia, making transportation easy and cheap. The paper concludes that U.S. students are therefore less likely to be heavy drug/alcohol users than are Southeast Asia students.
Contents:
Introduction
College Lifestyle and Drug/Substance Use in the United States
The Situation in Southeast Asia
Drug Abuse Recorded in Various Countries and Areas in Asia
Conclusion
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"In 1989, Rojek recognized that the negative side of leisure is a central factor in society when he said, "an obvious and indisputable fact about leisure in modern society is that many of the most popular activities are illegal" (1999, p. 82). Among college students in the United States, he found that the illegal activities were underage drinking and illegal drug use. Findings reported by Hoover, based on a survey of students at 140 U.S. college campuses, showed that "two in five college students regularly drink five or more alcoholic beverages in a row, which was significantly linked to the frequency with which they encountered secondary effects of alcohol consumption including date rape, scholastic difficulties, and violence (Hoover, 2002, pp. 34-37). A study by Tucker and Shinew (1995) examined the leisure pursuits of college age students, and found that 86% of those surveyed "consumed alcohol at least once a week and 40% used illegal drugs, primarily marijuana" (unpaged study). This material was based on self-reports, however, and might be skewed in favor of more alcohol and drug use, or less."
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Megan's Law, 2006.
This paper argues for the necessity of Megan's Law.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that "Megan's Law" requires all 50 states to enact laws that force sex offenders to register in their places of residence and requires law enforcement to notify schools, day care centers, and parents in the area of the presence of the sex offender. The author points out that major reasons for this law are that child sex offenders have an extremely high rate of recidivism or subsequent offenses against children, that most child sex offenders are known to their victims and that children are far less likely to report a sexual incident to an adult. The paper states that opponents of Megan's Law note that the system has serious flaws such as the numerous ways to get around the current registration and the sometimes disastrous effects of registration on the prior offender.
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"However, there are numerous solutions to this problem. Current pending legislation would require re-registration every 90 days, and would require personal appearances to register. Further ideas are to incorporate GPS systems to track sex offenders. Both situations would allow law enforcement to better track these offenders. Furthermore, even if 100,000 are not tracked currently, this does not negate the system for the 400,000 sex offenders who are currently tracked."
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Non-Directive versus Ecosystemic Play Therapy, 2006.
A comparison of non-directive versus ecosystemic play therapy as a means of providing support for a child.
1,809 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The work seeks to prove the statement of thesis which states that "ecosystemic play therapy provides better support for the child in play therapy than does the models contained in non-directive play therapy and is therefore more successful in eliciting change than non-directive play therapy." Ecosystemic methods of therapy and non-directive methods of therapy for play are researched and reviewed in this work in a comparison of the two methods toward the end of answering the question of which method is most desirable for therapeutic use.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Play Therapy Defined
Non-Directive Play Therapy
Ecosystemic Play Therapy
Summary
Conclusion
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" Many studies have been conducted in measuring the effectiveness of Non-Directive Play Therapy. Findings include those of the following studies. The effectiveness of non-directive Play Therapy was investigated by Kot (1995) in working with those who had witnessed domestic violence incidents. The Joseph Pre-School and Primary Self-Concept Screening Test, Child Behavior Check list and Children's Play Sessions behavior rating scale. Findings state that there was a significant reduction in the externalization of behavior problems as well as reduction in the overall problems with behavior."
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Mainstream-Inclusion, 2006.
This paper discusses mainstreaming and the inclusion of exceptional children in the classroom.
1,086 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer looks at mainstreaming or inclusion, an educational practice which places the special needs students in regular classrooms with their peers "to the maximum appropriate extent".
This work takes a close look at instructional and behavioral strategies, varying philosophies and what critics of the mainstream-inclusion environment have stated. The writer discusses research in the area of mainstreaming and backs up a personal philosophy with references from the field of education along with behavioral management strategies that would be optimally employed with exceptional children in the classroom.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Objective
Introduction
Philosophy on Inclusion/Mainstreaming
Instructional and Behavioral Strategies in the Mainstream-Inclusion Classroom
Exclusion: Criticism
Summary & Conclusion
References
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"Instructional practice designed to be effective in the mainstream-inclusion classroom environment must be one that is readily adaptable yet one that is sensible in its' application in this unique and exceptional classroom setting. Although there are complications and difficulties inherent in teaching in this environment the ultimate rewards, as well as the daily ones are motivational and inspirational to the educator who strives toward excellent instructional provision. The philosophy of the educator in this type of classroom must be able to 'tuck and roll' if you will as they must be able to think on their feet and adapt quickly and often to the needs of the individual student."
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ADD, 2006.
Extensive research on the topic of ADD diagnosis in children.
10,643 words (approx. 42.6 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 212.95
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This paper argues that ADD diagnosis in the public school system needs to be assessed more carefully. It explains that many children, K-12, are misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly, even with dangerous drugs. The author gives a literary review on the topic and continues with personal research. Methodology and results are offered by the author and the results reviewed and explained. The author concludes with a personal opinion on the public schooling system. The paper also includes appendices of questionnaires used in research.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results
Discussion
References
Appendices
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""Attention deficit disorder," or "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADD or ADHD) is a common diagnosis in the United States. For many years, many public school students have been identified as having ADD/ADHD (Calhoun, 1997). However, Foster (1989) reported that only six percent of all school age students actually suffer from this condition. This is a small percentage and it is important to note that children with ADD/ADHD often show many varying degrees of psychiatric disorders with coesting learning difficulties. Research reveals that more boys are given ADD/ADHD diagnoses than girls. Reid et al. (1994) studied 138 students identified with ADD/ADHD and found that the maority (123 students) were boys and only 15 were girls."
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Biracial Families, 2005.
A look at the melting pot phenomenon of the United States of America.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper takes a look at the biracial relationships and families prevalent in the United States today. According to this paper, this is a result of the melting pot phenomenon whereby many people from varying backgrounds acquire a new label -- "American" -- which by itself indicates no cultural or racial heritage.
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"Biracial families have been a growing trend in the United States. During the first half of the 20th century such families were uncommon, in part because many states had laws against African-Americans and Caucasians marrying (Fobanjong, 2001). However, between the years of 1978 and 1992 number of children identified as biracial by the National Center for Health Statistics showed an increase of over 50%, from under 64,000 to over 133,000. However, some experts believe that number to be low, and in the 2000 Census, people identifying them as biracial made up about 2.5% of the population. Over 40% of them were children (Harris, 2002).
Some people believe that biracial families face significant obstacles that other families do not have to deal with. Some studies have suggested that biracial children struggle with racial identity, social acceptance, a tendency to be isolated, academic and behavioral problems, and doubts about what career path to follow."
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The Changing American Family, 2006.
This paper discusses how the typical American family has changed throughout recent history.
1,561 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the definition of "family" is an ever-changing concept in society. The writer declares that the family is arguably the central focus of American culture and society, and an integral part of the metaphorical American Dream. In this paper, the writer examines how the typical American family has undergone many changes in recent decades. The writer concludes that although means, averages and majorities can be calculated from statistical data, interpretation of such data on a non-numerical basis certainly reveals that there is not a single family mold that can be shared by a majority of Americans and there is essentially no "typical" American family.
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"A large percentage of society may once have defined the family as beginning with the marriage of the will-be-mother and will-be-father. However, single-parent families, non-married parents, divorced couples, remarried couples, and same-sex couples are all major parts of the family makeup today, and the traditional/ideal family structure of thirty years ago is certainly the minority today. In fact, between the 1970s and the 1990s, there was a significant rise in the number of adults who have never been married at all, going from fifteen percent to twenty-three percent. A snapshot of the majority of adults thirty years ago would show that about seventy-five percent of American adults were married, while in the late 1990s only slightly over half of American adults were married. This change is due to the fact that people are delaying marriage longer by about five years on average, divorce rates have increased significantly, and people are slower to remarry after getting divorced or being widowed. Today, cohabitation, or living together as a couple before marriage, is actually quite normal."
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