Family functioning and coping behaviors in parents of children with autism

We looked at how a child with autism affects the dynamics and coping behaviors of a family. A majority of studies on families with a child with autism collect information from the mother but not the father. Therefore, this study examined the involvement of both parents from a family systems theory approach, which compares relationships among different familial variables, to determine the contributions of each individual to the developmental outcomes of the family unit. It was hypothesized that moderate levels of cohesion and adaptability would be associated with higher levels of positive coping mechanisms. Further, the more coping strategies implemented by a family would predict greater satisfaction with their family functioning. It was also expected that mothers would rate their families as more cohesive and adaptable, and more likely to implement positive coping strategies, and would perceive more social support than fathers. Results suggest that enmeshed families generally implement more positive coping strategies than other cohesion styles. Further, mothers perceive more social support from their family and friends than fathers do. It appears that families of children with autism have family styles similar to a normed group of families, except there were more chaotic and less rigid families in this sample. Future research ideas and possible implications of these findings are discussed

Intentions to seek therapy, attitudes, and stigma: An analysis of the theory of reasoned action

The relatively low utilization of mental health care is a concern for psychology, as only 32% of individuals with a psychological disorder receive treatment (Andrews, Issakidis, & Carter, 2001). It is typically attitudinal rather than structural barriers that influence individuals when deciding to pursue treatment (Outram, Murphy, & Cockburn, 2004). This study utilized the theory of reasoned action as a model to test the relationship among variables hypothesized to contribute to the intention to seek therapy: public stigma, self-stigma, social support, self-efficacy, attitudes toward seeking therapy, and psychological distress. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to evaluate barriers to seeking therapy. Structural equation modeling was used to show that the theory of reasoned action provided a good fit to the data, as positive attitudes toward therapy was a stronger predictor of intentions to seek therapy than self-stigma. The statistical model that included all of the variables demonstrated that positive attitudes toward therapy and higher levels of social support were both direct predictors of higher intentions to seek therapy. In the qualitative interviews, the majority of barriers described by participants were attitudinal rather than structural. These individuals related experiences of shame, prejudice, and stigma related to seeking psychological treatment. However, participants described critically significant support and encouragement from their social network. Based on the results, recommendations are made for future studies and mental health advocacy efforts

COMPETÊNCIAS RELEVANTES PARA A ÁREA ADMINISTRATIVA DOS CAMPI E REITORIA DO INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA DO PARÁ (IFPA)

A identificação de competências relevantes para a realização do diagnóstico de necessidades de capacitação de servidores públicos é fundamental para melhoria dos serviços prestados ao cidadão. O governo brasileiro estabeleceu políticas e legislações para o estabelecimento de formas de desenvolvimento do servidor por meio de ações de capacitação. Este trabalho mostra resultados de uma pesquisa que identificou competências profissionais relevantes para os servidores técnico-administrativos e gestores que atuam nas unidades das Diretorias de Administração e Planejamento do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará (IFPA). A pesquisa realizada caracterizou-se como uma pesquisa aplicada, descritiva e exploratória. Com a realização desta pesquisa buscou-se mensurar o grau de necessidade de capacitação por meio da aplicação de questionários estruturados a 91 servidores técnico-administrativos de 12 campi e Reitoria do IFPA. Foram destacadas as competências mais relevantes para a área administrativa. Conclui-se que existem competências relevantes para a área administrativa da instituição e os resultados mostraram quais as maiores necessidades de capacitação na percepção dos servidores pesquisados

Exploring the contributions of self-efficacy and test anxiety to gender differences in assessments

The observed performance difference between women and men on assessments in physics---the "gender gap"---is a significant and persistent inequity which has broad implications for the participation of women in physics. Research also shows that gender-based inequities extend to affective measures, such as self-efficacy. In this exploratory study, we report on gender disparities in self-efficacy and test anxiety and their relationship to assessment scores in our active-learning introductory physics course. Overall, gender-based differences in favour of men are observed in all our measures, with women having lower scores on measures associated with success (self-efficacy and assessment scores) and a higher score on a possibly detrimental affective factor (test anxiety). Using a multiple regression model-selection process to explore which measures may explain end-of-course Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and final exam scores, we find that the best fitting models include FCI pretest and self-efficacy as predictors, but do not include test anxiety.Comment: Accepted to the 2020 Physics Education Research Conference Proceeding

Timing and Interstellar Scattering of Thirty-five Distant Pulsars Discovered in the PALFA Survey

We have made extensive observations of 35 distant slow (non-recycled) pulsars discovered in the ongoing Arecibo PALFA pulsar survey. Timing observations of these pulsars over several years at Arecibo Observatory and Jodrell Bank Observatory have yielded high-precision positions and measurements of rotation properties. Despite being a relatively distant population, these pulsars have properties that mirror those of the previously known pulsar population. Many of the sources exhibit timing noise, and one underwent a small glitch. We have used multifrequency data to measure the interstellar scattering properties of these pulsars. We find scattering to be higher than predicted along some lines of sight, particularly in the Cygnus region. Finally, we present XMM-Newton and Chandra observations of the youngest and most energetic of the pulsars, J1856+0245, which has previously been associated with the GeV-TeV pulsar wind nebula HESS J1857+026

Private Law Code: Only Three Arguments

O trabalho visa mostrar três diferenças entre o Direito Civil e o Direito Comercial. É discutida a idéia de código, o caráter cosmopolita do Direito Comercial e, ainda, a Teoria das Fontes, sob o prisma de princípios de física.This paper tried to show three differences between Civil and Commercial Law. First of all, the idea of code is discussed. Secondlly, under historical points, the cosmopolitan aspect of commercial law is analysed. Finally, ideas of physics and law are mixed

Dipole-Dipole Interaction between Rubidium Rydberg Atoms

Ultracold Rydberg atoms in a static electric field can exchange energy via the dipole-dipole interaction. The Stark effect shifts the energy levels of the atoms which tunes the energy exchange into resonance at specific values of the electric field (Forster resonances). We excite rubidium atoms to Rydberg states by focusing either a 480 nm beam from a tunable dye laser or a pair of diode lasers into a magneto-optical trap. The trap lies at the center of a configuration of electrodes. We scan the electric field by controlling the voltage on the electrodes while measuring the fraction of atoms that interact. Dipole-dipole interaction spectra are presented for initially excited rubidium nd states for n = 31 to 46 and for four different pairs of initially excited rubidium ns states. We also present the dipole-dipole interaction spectra for individual rubidium 32d (j, m(j)) fine structure levels that have been selectively excited. The data are compared to calculated spectra

Dipole-Dipole Interaction Between Rubidium Rydberg Atoms

Ultracold Rydberg atoms in a static electric field can exchange energy via the dipole-dipole interaction. The Stark effect shifts the energy levels of the atoms which tunes the energy exchange into resonance at specific values of the electric field (F¨orster resonances). We excite rubidium atoms to Rydberg states by focusing either a 480 nm beam from a tunable dye laser or a pair of diode lasers into a magneto-optical trap. The trap lies at the center of a configuration of electrodes. We scan the electric field by controlling the voltage on the electrodes while measuring the fraction of atoms that interact. Dipole-dipole interaction spectra are presented for initially excited rubidium nd states for n = 31 to 46 and for four different pairs of initially excited rubidium ns states. We also present the dipole-dipole interaction spectra for individual rubidium 32d (j,mj ) fine structure levels that have been selectively excited. The data are compared to calculated spectra

New FIP resources to advance pharmacy education and early career development

During the COVID-19 pandemic, FIP Education (FIPEd) continued to produce reports, guidance documents, toolkits, and virtual programmes to advance pharmacy education and early career development.peer-reviewe