Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness affecting approximately 200,000 children and adolescents in Canada (Canadian Diabetes Association, 2003). Throughout the school years, adolescents with diabetes go through a range of medical, emotional, educational, and familial challenges stemming from their experiences with diabetes (Kyngas, Hentinen, & Barlow, 1998). Research on identity formation in adolescents with diabetes, including youth voices, is limited. This research employed a narrative research design using auto-photography to explore narrative identity through female youth perspectives on self-descriptions and selfunderstanding. Content analysis and readings were conducted with interview transcripts. Analysis highlighted the complexity and multi-faceted nature of female adolescent identity. The salient aspects of across participant analysis included: (1) the importance of relationships, (2) diabetes as one aspect of self, (3) dislike of diabetes, (4) and the importance of knowing oneself (5) body awareness, (6) responsibility and strength. Implications for research, counselling, and health care practice were addressed.

Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2013 / The aim of the study was to explore preference for support and the different coping strategies that are employed by adolescents’ following suicide attempt in Limpopo Capricorn district. The sample comprised of 81 adolescents of both male and female who were admitted at public hospitals around the district and referred to psychology department for intervention. Using purposive sampling, data was collected through the use of a questionnaire which was divided into 1. Demographical information, 2. Multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), 3. Ways of coping scale (WCS) which consisted of three subscales: active-cognitive, active-behavioural and avoidance strategies. Most participants reported not having support. Participants who expressed support from family, friends and significant others indicated that although family, friends and significant others were equally perceived to be an important source of support, family was more inclined to be the most preferred source of support. This preference differed according to gender as females perceived family to be the most important source followed by friends and lastly significant others, while males order of preference was friends followed by significant others and lastly family; indicating that males are more inclined to have their friends as the most preferred source of support than females. The findings of the study also indicated that suicidal adolescents used avoidance strategies followed by cognitive and lastly behavioural strategies. A significant relationship was established in the use cognitive strategies and coping by adolescents who viewed their support structures as supportive and also with active behavioural strategies. On avoidance strategies there was no significant relationship established highlighting the possibility that those adolescents who feel that they have no support use avoidance as a coping strategy. The recommendations made on the results from this study are that research in suicide should be a continuous process that keeps up with the changing family, political and cultural dynamics of our society. This is crucial since what is considered crucial support today for the adolescent, might not necessarily be viewed as relevant support for the adolescent in the

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Rhode Island, 2006. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-119).

Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2007. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 100 p. : ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-82).

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This research examined adolescent's cognitive perceptions of the amount of skill and luck involved in gambling and whether these perceptions could be modified through differential reinforcement schedules during a game of blackjack. Adolescents (N = 149) from grades 7 and 8 completed a questionnaire and participated in a computerized blackjack game that differed in the rate of success. Perceptions were assessed immediately following the game and one and three weeks later to determine whether any changes were maintained over time. Although not statistically significant, results indicate that repeated losses tended to result in increasing the perception that luck, rather than skill, is involved in the blackjack task. The results are discussed with emphasis on the implications for the development of a cognitive element within gambling prevention programs.

Assignment (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Specialist in School Psychology)--Eastern Illinois University, 2010. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 23-24).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2005. / Supervisor: Deborah J. Tharinger. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.