Editorial

10.1080/02185385.2023.2168974Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development3311-

Understanding a Mechanism between Perceived Discrimination and Obesity among Latinas in the United States

Ethnicity & Health264471-48

Childhood Abuse, Religious Involvement, and Lifetime Substance Use Disorders among Latinas Nationwide

10.1080/10826084.2018.1455701Substance Use & Misuse53132099-211

Does Music Therapy Improve Mental Health in Adults? A Review

The current review provides a summarized synthesis and evaluation of studies addressing the effects of music therapy (MT) alone or MT added to standard care on mental health among adults. Potential studies were identified through electronic bibliographic databases and manual searches. Studies were included for review if (1) the study methodology involved a randomized control trial, (2) the study outcome included a measure of mental health, (3) the study sample included adults ages 18 and older, and (4) the study was published in an English language peer-reviewed journal since 2006. Applying these criteria, the search yielded 593 studies, 9 of which were ultimately retained for review. These studies generally found MT to be more effective than no treatment or than standard care alone. Long-term studies were few, and results suggest no meaningful differences over time. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved

Cyberbullying Victimisation and School Dropout Intention among South Korean Adolescents: The Moderating Role of Peer/Teacher Support

10.1080/02185385.2020.1774409Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development303195-21

An Introduction to the Special Issue on Cyberbullying in Asia and Pacific: Its Nature and Impact

10.1080/02185385.2020.1793809Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development303145-14

A Social-Ecological Approach to Understanding the Relationship between Cyberbullying Victimization and Suicidal Ideation in South Korean Adolescents: The Moderating Effect of School Connectedness

Background: Cyberbullying victimization and suicidal ideation are both ongoing deleterious social problems in South Korea. Using the social-ecological approach, this study examined the association between cyberbullying victimization and suicidal ideation as well as the buffering role of school connectedness in this relationship. Methods: A nationally representative sample of 7333 adolescents from the 2016 Korean Children and Youth Right Study participated in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wald chi-square test, bivariate correlations, and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results: Nearly 17.7% of adolescents were cyberbullied, and 28.4% had suicidal ideation in the past 12 months. Cyberbullying victims were at an increased risk of suicidal ideation. The results also found that parental abuse, family dysfunction, and perceived peer relationship stress were positively associated with suicidal ideation, while parental support for autonomy was negatively associated with suicidal ideation. Further, school connectedness moderated on the relationship between cyberbullying victimization and adolescent suicidal ideation. Conclusions: These findings suggest that various stakeholders should consider interventions and preventive programs that address school connectedness when working with adolescents who are victims of cyberbullying and exhibit suicidal behavior

Exploring Sex Differences in the Association between Bullying Involvement and Alcohol and Marijuana Use among U.S. Adolescents in 6th to 10th Grade

10.1080/10826084.2020.1725054Substance Use & Misuse55081203-121

Bayesian approach to multivariate component-based logistic regression: Analyzing correlated multivariate ordinal data

Multivariate Behavioral Research574543-56

Secure Base Script Knowledge and Friendship Quality as Protective Factors for Bullying and Victimisation in Elementary School

This study examined how children’s secure base script knowledge and friendship quality were related to bullying and victimisation experiences and their emotional, academic, and behavioural adjustment. Participants were 581 children (49.6% males) aged 9 to 13 years old and one of their main caregivers (74% mothers, 23.6% fathers, 2.4% legal guardians). Most of the children were ethnic Chinese (58.2%), along with Malays, Indians and Others (e.g., Eurasians). Children’s secure base script knowledge was related to less bullying and victimisation, which in turn was related to greater positive emotional state, better academic achievement, less aggression and fewer social problems. Friendship quality did not add unique variance, highlighting the central protective role of attachment representation in the context of school bullying