Master of Science in Counseling Research

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Browsing Master of Science in Counseling Research by Subject "Adolescents"

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    The Association Between Adolescent Substance Abuse and Suicidality
    (2021-08) Underwood, Jacob; Drinnon, Joy
    This systematic review explored the relationship between adolescent substance abuse and suicidality. Peer-reviewed journal articles concerned with this topic were analyzed and screened from Google Scholar and Milligan University’s online research database. While the research varied in terms of experimental design, the data indicates that adolescent substance use, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts are positively correlated. Increases in frequency of use and lethality of substance strengthens the relationship between the variables. Findings also indicate that females and minority groups are most likely to exhibit suicidal behavior and non-suicidal forms of self-injury. The research identifies various risk factors that contribute to adolescent suicidal ideation and substance abuse. The research varied in terms of experimental design, implications for future research, and approach to treatment.
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    Effectiveness of EMDR and CBT in Children and Adolescents with Trauma
    (2020-07) Brannock, David; Drinnon, Joy
    The main purpose of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in children and adolescents who experienced trauma. Empirical studies suggest both treatment methods are effective in alleviating trauma in adults, so this review examined the efficacy of EMDR and CBT in minors. A secondary question was to compare these two methods in treating depression, which often accompanies posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). From electronic databases (Milligan OneSearch and Google Scholar), six studies of randomized controlled trials from 2004-2017 were identified. Four theoretical articles and six meta-analyses were included for background information. The results showed both EMDR and CBT are highly effective in treating trauma in children and adolescents. Neither method reduced PTSD distress significantly better than the other. EMDR was slightly more efficient in lessening traumatic symptoms. CBT was slightly more effective in reducing depression.
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    The Effects of Expressive Arts Therapy on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    (2021-07-27) Herndon, Jasmine; Drinnon, Joy
    Expressive arts therapy is a combination of psychology and the creative arts in a way to facilitate the process of personal growth. This method of counseling could be beneficial for children with autism spectrum disorder because many times these children may experience difficulties with speech and interpersonal skills. The purpose of this review was to determine if expressive arts therapy has an effect on children with autism spectrum disorder. A total of 11 articles were chosen for review, both quantitative and qualitative studies. The results of six articles showed small positive effects of expressive arts therapy concerning social skills, symptom severity, and communication development. The remaining articles showed no effects of expressive arts therapy. The findings of these articles cannot completely support the research question without further statistically significant research.
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    The Influence of Friends and Peers on Adolescent Substance Use: A Systematic Review
    (2019-07-23) Hickman, Micheala; Drinnon, Joy
    Adolescents are susceptible to influences from many factors, but friends and peers influence adolescents the most. Typically, friends and peers lead adolescents to experiment and abuse illicit substances. The extent of the use depends on the type of friends and peers as well as various extraneous factors. This review seeks to look at what researchers found regarding the influences of an adolescent's social network on using substances.