Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2002. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 99-105). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

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This study examined the efficacy of conjoint behavioural consultation (CBC) with children who are socially withdrawn, the generalization of treatment gains across home, school, and a play session, and whether treatment gains are positively associated with teacher and parent ratings of goal attainment. An A-B design was used and participants included 5 boys (ages 7, 5, 6, 5, and 6) and their parents and teachers. Children evidenced improvements in target behaviour from baseline to treatment at home or at school (effect sizes = $-$6.48 to +1.77). Preliminary evidence was obtained indicating that treatment gains generalize to non treatment settings, however z scores were not significant. Overall, children's social skills increased, problem behaviour decreased, and internalizing difficulties decreased (Reliable Change Indices $-$4.71 to 4.75). In addition, preliminary evidence of the positive relationship between effect size and perceptions of goal attainment was obtained. Results are discussed in light of their practical and theoretical implications.

Thesis (MPsych(Clin))--University of South Australia, 2000

Research suggests that the temporary rise in adolescent antisocial behaviour (ASS) is attributable to a very large number of young people each engaging in a relatively small number of ASS's while progressing through adolescence. One possible explanation for the temporary increase in ASS during adolescence is that during puberty, the cognitive processes responsible for monitoring and controlling behaviour are disrupted. In support of this, recent research has found that adolescents' participation in ASS is positively correlated with the stage of pubertal development rather than age. Additionally, there is evidence that a temporary 'dip' in executive functioning (planning, organizing, decision-making) occurs at an age range (Le. 11-14 years) typically associated with the onset of puberty. This thesis reports a first test of a model which proposes a causal relationship between puberty, decreased executive function and increased antisocial behaviour. Self-report data on pubertal development, antisocial attitudes and ASS participation were collected from 323 boys and girls (ages 9 -17 years) attending New South Wales public schools. Executive function, (Le. updating, response inhibition, set-shifting) was measured in a 3D-minute individual interview. Data were analysed to determine if participants reported greater participation in ASS during puberty onset and whether this period was also characterized by a decline in executive function. In addition, it was investigated whether adolescents who attain puberty earlier than their peers participate in ASS earlier, longer, and at higher rates than their 'on-time' or 'late-maturing' peers, and whether there was an association between 'early' puberty and a persistent reduction in executive function. Results revealed that ASS participation was significantly associated with puberty onset timing, and some significant associations were found between antisocial attitudes and pubertal timing. There was some indication of decreased executive function at puberty onset and a link between early pubertal timing and a persistent reduction in executive function. Thus, there is some partial evidence to support the proposed model of adolescent ASS. However, complications in performing mediation analysis prevent concluding that executive function mediates the relationship between pubertal development and ASB. The implications of these findings are discussed with reference to future research in this field.

Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2006. Graduate Programme in Psychology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-51). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR19732

Dissertation (Ph.D.) -- The Institute for Clinical Social Work, 2004. / A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Institute of Clinical Social Work in partial fulfillment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2006. Graduate Programme in Clinical Developmental Psychology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 41-48). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:NR29530

Thesis (M. App. Psych.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 1998? / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-99).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Rhode Island, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-89).