Does Racial/Ethnic Identity Influence the Association Between Middle Childhood Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Risk Behaviors?
Does Racial/Ethnic Identity Influence the Association Between Middle Childhood Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Risk Behaviors?
Shawndaya S. Thrasher James Canfield Keith J. Watts Philip Baiden Janet K. Otachi DeKeitra Griffin Miya Tate a Louisiana State Universityb University of Kentuckyc The University of Texas at Arlingtond Tennessee State Universitye University of GeorgiaShawndaya S. Thrasher, Ph.D., LMSW, MSW, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work and Faculty Affiliate of the Social Research and Evaluation Center at Louisiana State University. Dr. Thrasher’s research examines causes, contributing factors, and short- and long-term outcomes of child victimization and risk behaviors, with an emphasis on gender, race/ethnicity, and intersectional differences. Her work aims to optimize child welfare and advance the knowledge base of individual differences in child development and outcomes relating to the vulnerability and impact of bullying and risk behaviors.James P. Canfield, Ph.D., LMSW, MSW, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at Louisiana State University. Dr. Canfield is a national award-winning educator and researcher with over a decade of experience building research and evaluation infrastructure at nonprofits. He is an internationally recognized expert on the effects of homelessness and poverty on child and family outcomes.Keith J. Watts, Ph.D., MSW, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work, Core Faculty in the Center for Health Equity Transformation, and Affiliate Faculty in African American and Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Watts’ research centers on the role of identity-based belonging in shaping health and well-being, particularly among society’s most vulnerable populations, including racial, sexual, and gender minorities. His work seeks to understand and address disparities affecting these groups through an intersectional, equity-focused approach.Philip Baiden, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. His research focuses on the prevention of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, adolescent health risk behaviors, and adverse childhood experiences. He is interested in identifying the mechanism through which victimization influence adolescent health risk behaviors, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors.Janet K. Otachi, Ph.D., CSW, MSW, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Urban Studies at Tennessee State University and a certified mental and behavioral health social worker. Her research focuses on health disparities and equity among vulnerable populations facing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. She examines the socio-structural challenges and syndemics that lead to adverse health outcomes in these communities.DeKeitra Griffin, LCSW, MSW, is a PhD student in the School of Social Work at Louisiana State University. His research focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community and intersections of mental health, substance use, violence, and HIV.Miya C. Tate, MSW, MPH, is a doctoral student in the School of Social Work at the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on social determinants of mental health, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and the impacts of minority stress across the lifespan. She holds an MPH from LSU Health Sciences Center and an MSW from Louisiana State University.