Publications by authors named "Caroline Cummins"
Article Synopsis
- There is a lack of thorough longitudinal studies on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted children's mental health over time, particularly regarding variations among different subgroups.
- The study aims to assess changes in youth mental health from before the pandemic to the middle of it, using data from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.
- Results showed that of 1,229 participants, there were minor decreases in levels of externalizing behaviors, indicating subtle shifts in mental health throughout the pandemic while accounting for various sociodemographic factors.
Virtual reality to foster empathy in disability workers: A feasibility study during COVID-19.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
January 2023
Background: Empathy is a critical skill required by disability workers. Virtual reality may increase access to staff training to foster empathy.
Method: A mixed methods feasibility study investigated a custom-built virtual reality program, IMercyVE, which aimed to immerse a disability worker in a first-person perspective of having intellectual disability.