PURPOSE: This study was conducted to examine the relationships among family environment,
peer influence, stress, self-efficacy, and adolescent alcohol use and to test for the …

Although the second edition of this book has been significantly restructured and expanded,
our aim remains to provide a book that introduces both students and practitioners to …

The purpose of this study was to identify the specific aspects of social engagement that
distinguish infants with autism from infants of similar age and developmental level who do not …

This paper evaluates current practices in the use of learning objects in online courses, reviews
best practices, and suggests new approaches that incorporate learning theory. In doing so…

Although there is a long history of research examining relationships between intrapersonal
factors and adolescent substance use, such relationships have not always been clearly …

Presents a case study on the effects of musical interaction therapy on the social and symbolic
development of an autistic child. Use of a social-interactionist perspective in treating …

Purpose: To investigate a broad range of social influence–related and global determinants of
smoking to aid in the design of comprehensive multiethnic interventions by testing the most …

Marine mammals can play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems, and their
presence can be key to community structure and function. Consequently, marine mammals are …

… Susan Bengtson Nash Dr Susan Bengtson Nash found her passion for environmental
toxicology as an honours student investigating the effects of contaminants on harbour porpoise …

Studies on airborne microplastics (AMPs) have reported higher abundance of AMPs in indoor
air compared to outdoors. Most people spend more time indoors compared to outdoors, …