Papers by Ronald Thompson
Child & Family Social Work, 2010
Residential programmes for youth may improve youth behaviour during placement, but it is not clea... more Residential programmes for youth may improve youth behaviour during placement, but it is not clear whether there is an association between a youth's behaviour pattern during placement and postplacement outcomes. Life course perspective has been used to understand longitudinal patterns and pathways, and new statistical methods have been developed to identify latent trajectory groups. This study used administrative data from a family-style group care programme to assess whether a youth's externalizing behaviour trajectory while in placement can significantly predict delinquency and adjustment outcomes at discharge and 6-month follow-up. Findings from multinomial logistic regression revealed a statistically significant relationship between a youth's behaviour trajectory class and outcomes. Behaviour pattern during care was a stronger predictor of outcome than cross-sectional measures such as other demographic factors, placement history or mental-health need indicators.
Residential Treatment For Children Youth, 2008
This study describes the development of the Staff Implementation Observation Form, an instrument ... more This study describes the development of the Staff Implementation Observation Form, an instrument to assess staff competence delivering an intervention to youth in group home care with behavioral or emotional disorders. This instrument assesses staff skill at implementing the key treatment components, including building relationships with youth, teaching skills to youth, implementing a token economy, and establishing a youth self‐government
Journal of Public Child Welfare, 2015
Journal of Child and Family Studies
Parenting ® program as part of a comprehensive prevention effort. We hypothesized that participan... more Parenting ® program as part of a comprehensive prevention effort. We hypothesized that participants would report decreased child behavior problems, improved relationships with family members, and reduced risk for child physical abuse after attending parenting sessions. Results supported this hypothesis. The data were also analyzed to determine the frequencies of individual parents who made statistically reliable changes on the dependent measures using Jacobson's Reliable Change Index. Nineteen to 30% of the participants reported significant improvement in the areas assessed. Parents who improved in abuse risk were at a higher level of risk and were less satisfied with family relationships prior to their participation than those who did not
Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2015
Journal of Community Psychology, 1994
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Journal of Community Psychology, 1993
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Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
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Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1996
Page 1. Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vot 5, No. 4, 1996, pp. 415.429 A Cost-Effectiveness... more Page 1. Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vot 5, No. 4, 1996, pp. 415.429 A Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation of Parent Training Ronald W. Thompson, Ph.D., 1~ Penney R. Ruma, MS, 2 Linda F. Schuchmann, MS, 3 and Raymond V. Burke, Ph.D. 4 ...
Family Relations, 1993
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Children and Youth Services Review, 2012
ABSTRACT Youth entering residential treatment often present with complex mental health and behavi... more ABSTRACT Youth entering residential treatment often present with complex mental health and behavioral needs. As a result, it is not surprising that many of these youth have active prescriptions for psychotropic medications. What is surprising, however, is that very little is known about how psychotropic medications are used for youth who enter residential treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of psychotropic medication use for youth at their time of entry to residential treatment through the examination of archival data. Data suggested that the youth in this sample had high levels of emotional and behavioral difficulties and that many had active psychotropic prescriptions. Patterns of use differed slightly from those identified with previous samples, but several clinical and non-clinical factors were identified that were predictive of psychotropic medication use. Findings and implications are discussed in detail.
Journal of Child and …, 1997
Three hundred and seventy-nine parents at 25 Air Force bases participated in a collaborative chil... more Three hundred and seventy-nine parents at 25 Air Force bases participated in a collaborative child physical abuse prevention project designed by the United States Air Force Family Advocacy Program and Father Flanagan's Boys' Home (Boys Town). These participants were active ...
Child and Youth Care Forum, Apr 29, 2010
This study evaluated the characteristics related to a successful reintegration among youth from a... more This study evaluated the characteristics related to a successful reintegration among youth from a residential facility. Specifically, this study describes the transition skills of youth at departure in five areas: (a) education and employment goals, (b) selfdetermination skills, (c) social support, (d) life skills, and (e) hopefulness. Further, selfreport and teacher ratings of youths' self-determination and life skills were examined to determine possible differences in perception between youth and their school and Family Teachers (house-parents). One hundred four youth departing the Boys Town Treatment Family Home residential program participated in the study. The majority of youth reported average to above average skills in the five domains. However, significant differences were found between youth and schoolteacher reports of self-determination skills. The results indicate the need to provide transition services related to success post-discharge, including individualized transition plans and family involvement during treatment.
Disability and Health Journal, Sep 1, 2014
Each year a number of youth with a school identified disability are placed in residential care. I... more Each year a number of youth with a school identified disability are placed in residential care. It has been well documented that these youth enter with elevated rates of behavioral, emotional, educational, mental health, and familial challenges. However, the physical and medical condition of these youth remains unstudied. The purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence of health and medical problems among a group of youth with school identified disabilities at entrance to a residential care center. Archival medical, demographic, and disability status data were obtained for 346 youth served in a large residential care center in the Midwest. Chi-square and correlation tests, and relative risk ratio estimates, were used to evaluate the relationship between medical condition and hypothesized correlates. Findings revealed that over one-third of the sample had at least one medical condition, with asthma being the most prevalent (15.6%). Rates of medical condition differed by disability type and prevalence of asthma differed by race/ethnicity. Youth with a school identified disability in care demonstrate health care needs that need to be addressed while in care and following community reintegration. Intervention programs and targeted curriculum are needed to teach youth how to manage their health specific needs and how to independently navigate the health care system.
Psychological Reports, 1992
This is a study of the relationship between a continuous performance test and parents' be... more This is a study of the relationship between a continuous performance test and parents' behavioral ratings of attention problems and impulsivity in 45 boys who had been referred to a clinic for learning and behavioral problems. No significant correlations obtained between these two methods of assessment. Perhaps the lack of congruence is due to the multidimensional nature of both attention problems and impulsivity. Suggestions for clinical practice and further research are discussed.
The purpose of this study was to compare parent (N = 51) and family teacher (N = 102) ratings of ... more The purpose of this study was to compare parent (N = 51) and family teacher (N = 102) ratings of perceptions of aftercare for youth reintegrating into the home and community settings following a stay in residential care.
Child and Youth Care Forum
Background and Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been recognized for years as a... more Background and Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been recognized for years as an important construct in health and well-being. Going beyond symptoms and diagnoses, HRQoL deals with the impact of health issues on daily functioning and the day-to-day impairment associated with these problems. Recent research points to the possibility of compromised HRQoL among youth in residential settings. Nelson and colleagues found that approximately one-third of youth entering a residential care setting had at least one diagnosed medical condition, and this high rate of health problems could contribute to lower HRQoL. Further, a substantial body of research has documented the psychosocial and educational status of youth in residential care, finding evidence for considerable difficulties which could impact HRQoL. Emerging research also suggests an interplay between physical and mental health issues for these youth. In light of the dearth of existing HRQol research among this popul...
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