Construct Validity of the E-LSRP in a Correctional Sample.

The Expanded-Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (E-LSRP) was developed by Christian and Sellbom to improve on the psychometric properties of scores on the Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale. The current study investigated the construct validity of scores on the E-LSRP in 393 male inmates. Results provided support for the reliability and construct validity of E-LSRP scores.

Biases in attention and memory for body shape images in eating disorders.

Purpose: To investigate attentional and memorial biases towards body shape pictures among female patients with clinical eating disorders and healthy female controls.

Methods: A visual dot-probe task was used to assess attention towards pictures reflecting either a thin, normal, or obese female body shape. Pictures were presented in pairs; each pair depicted two different body shapes and were presented twice.

Understanding Treatment Adherence With the Health Belief Model in Children With Cystic Fibrosis.

Objective: Children's health beliefs are significantly related to their adherence; however, pediatric literature has rarely tested health-related theories as a whole. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the use of the health belief model (HBM) in understanding children's adherence, both globally and to individual treatment components.

Method: Thirty-three patient-parent dyads completed questionnaires regarding health beliefs and adherence to medical regimens.

Developing undergraduate coursework in autism spectrum disorders.

With rates of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) continuing to rise alongside improvements in early identification and treatment, service providers are in great demand. Providing undergraduate students with opportunities for education and applied experiences with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can help fill a valuable niche in the autism community. This paper will propose standards for best practice in educating undergraduates about autism spectrum disorders through coursework and practicum experiences.

Impact of age and gender on adherence to infection control guidelines and medical regimens in cystic fibrosis.

Rationale: The goal of the present research was to examine the impact of age and gender on adherence to both infection control (IC) guidelines and traditional medical treatments in a cystic fibrosis (CF) population. Adherence behaviors are consistently suboptimal in chronic illness populations, particularly pulmonary diseases; understanding the factors related to adherence behaviors in CF can aid in the development of interventions to promote adherence.

Method: Participants consisted of 74 individuals with CF ages 9 years and above.

Compliance in cystic fibrosis: an examination of infection control guidelines.

The goal of this research was to begin the process of evaluating acceptability of infection control (IC) recommendations to CF patients and their families, determine whether compliance with IC guidelines differs from compliance with traditional CF medical treatment with respect to the variables predictive of compliance, and assess which patients are most likely to comply with IC recommendations. Participants were recruited during routine outpatient visits at a regional CF center located in a pediatric hospital. The sample included 44 child and adolescent patients, aged 9-18 years and their guardian, and 27 adult patients.