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• It’s not a Book. It’s a BoK: Ruminating in the Margins on the Role of Self-Reflective Journaling in Fostering Personal and Professional Socialization 

  Saddler, Paige; Larrison, Tara Earls (University of Illinois School of Social Work, 2021)

  This presentation offers a case study approach to rethink the contemporary understandings and implementations of journaling in higher education. Drawing on educational theory and lived experience, the author presents the ...

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• Associations between Parenting Practices and Acceptance of Dating Abuse Norms Among 7th Grade Students 

  Yeazel, Amanda; Krones, Alexis; Aronson, Sarah (University of Illinois School of Social Work, 2021)

  Dating violence, including physical and psychological forms of abuse, is highly prevalent. Dating violence in early adolescence can have a lifelong impact, for this period is critical for a child’s development of a framework ...

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• An Exploration of Dating Violence Norms Among Early Adolescents 

  Krones, Alexis; Aronson, Sarah; Yeazel, Amanda (University of Illinois School of Social Work, 2021)

  Early adolescence is a significant time of development, as many middle schoolers begin to explore dating and relationships, and unfortunately, may experience violence from dating partners. Not only may issues of violence ...

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• An Investigation into the Potential of Horticultural and Nature-Based Interventions for Change 

  Guenther, Mary-Elizabeth (University of Illinois School of Social Work, 2021)

  The majority of the planet’s inhabitants live in urban areas, and vulnerable populations are much more likely to live in urban environments with many barriers preventing wellness promotion (Africa et al., 2014). Marginalized ...

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• The Impact of COVID-19 on Cyber-victimization Experiences Among Middle School Students 

  Baltierra, Jessica; Aronson, Sarah; Welsh, Madisyn (University of Illinois School of Social Work, 2021)

  Adolescents’ frequent use of social media and other forms of electronic communication has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and adolescents are using these platforms for schoolwork and socialization. Researchers ...

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