Examining the Psychometrics of the Psychopathology Inventory for Mentally Retarded Adults-II for Adults with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities

With growing recognition of the occurrence of psychological disorders in individuals with intellectual disability (ID), researchers and clinicians alike have placed emphasis on developing measures to assess for psychopathologies in this population. Despite an increased interest in the topic, there is still a dearth of psychometrically robust measures available to assess for psychopathology in adults with mild and moderate ID. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a revised measure for psychopathology in individuals with mild and moderate ID, the Psychopathology Inventory for Mentally Retarded Adults – Second Edition (PIMRA-II). Internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and test-retest reliability was investigated. Validity was studied via convergent validity by comparing the PIMRA-II to the Assessment of Dual Diagnosis (ADD) and via discriminate validity by comparing the PIMRA-II to the Social Performance Survey Schedule (SPSS) prosocial scores. Lastly, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted to determine the factor structure of the scale

Predictors of Mexican American Nursing Student Academic Success

The shortage of nurses in the United States has been an ongoing concern. The need to meet the overall demand for qualified nurses is compounded by the lack of minority representation in nursing. While there are disparities in the representation of all racial/ethnic groups in nursing the lack of Hispanic nurses is of special concern. Hispanic\u27s in the United States, at 16 percent of the total population, constitutes the nation\u27s largest racial/ethnic minority (U.S. Census 2010). Within the Hispanic population those of Mexican American ancestry account for 63 percent of the total population. To address the health needs of America\u27s increasing Hispanic/Mexican American heritage population it is important that nurses are capable of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care. To meet the need for Hispanic/Mexican American nurses, decrease potential health disparities related to culture, and wisely utilize resources it is important that Mexican American nursing students are academically successful. The purpose and design of this study was an initial exploration of predictors of Mexican American nursing student academic success. The theoretical framework used to guide the study were Tinto\u27s (1975) model of student integration, Bandura\u27s (1983) self-efficacy theory, and perceived social support (Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet, & Farley 1988, Rook & Doolye 1985, Norbeck & Tilden 1988; Malecki & Demaray 2002; Cohen & Wills 1985; Procidano & Heller 1983). The sample consisted of Mexican American (n=188) students enrolled in the first or second semester of nursing clinical coursework at either an associate (n=2) or bachelor (n=1) degree nursing program located in south Texas. Data was collected through face to face administration of three research instruments and a demographic survey. Direct binary logistic regression was used to examine the contribution select contextual and socio-demographic attributes, student integration, academic self-efficacy, and perceived social support had on predicting academic success. The analysis of data indicated that program type, bachelor degree of nursing, contributed to predicting success (ρ=.004; Exp(B)=4.988). The results of the investigation broaden the knowledge related to predictors of Mexican American nursing student academic success. In particular the importance of baccalaureate education for primary preparation in nursing for Mexican American students was identified

Middle Atmosphere Program. Handbook for MAP, volume 27

The proceedings are presented from the MAP program of July 1988. It is intended to be a quick synopsis of the symposium. General topics include: New International Equatorial Observatory; Dynamics of the Middle Atmosphere in Winter (DYNAMICS); Global Budget of Stratospheric Trace Constituents (GLOBUS); Gravity Waves and Turbulence in the Middle Atmosphere Program (GRATMAP); Middle Atmosphere Electrodynamics (MAE); Winter in Northern Europe (WINE); Atmospheric Tides Middle Atmosphere Program (ATMAP); and many others

Middle Atmosphere Program: Handbook for MAP, volume 24

This MAP handbook lists the MAP steering and standing committees. Also listed is the regional consultative group, the secretariat, study groups, projects, and national representatives. The major portion of the handbook is taken up with the listing of scientist members by country and the alphabetical index and addresses of scientists