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Journal Article
Trends in Personal and Family Member Opioid Prescriptions Prior to a Diagnosis of an Opioid-Related Problem Among Adolescents and Young Adults
This study examined the proportion of adolescents and young adults who had an opioid-related problem and who also had a personal opioid prescription drug claim or had a family member with an opioid prescription drug claim prior to the diagnosis.
Nov 15, 2023
Journal Article
The Association of the Medicaid 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers with Emergency Department Utilization Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Using 2008-2013 Medicaid files, this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate the effect of Medicaid home and community-based services waiver programs on emergency department utilizations among youth with autism spectrum disorder.
Nov 13, 2023
Dissertation
Young Adult Relationship Dynamics on Instagram: An Emerging Identity Perspective
Investigates the effects of Instagram on its users, specifically focusing on potential dynamics leading to negative mental health impacts.
Sep 19, 2023
Journal Article
Does Removing Menthol Cigarettes in Convenience Stores Reduce Susceptibility to Cigarette Smoking?
Conducted in the RAND StoreLab — a life-sized research convenience store — researchers evaluated whether the absence of menthol products from a convenience store influenced young people’s susceptibility to cigarette smoking.
Sep 5, 2023
Journal Article
Cultural Dynamics, Substance Use, and Resilience Among American Indian/Alaska Native Emerging Adults in Urban Areas
We conducted 13 focus groups with urban AI/AN emerging adults, parents, and providers. We found risks of substance use from cultural isolation and that culture provided a source of strength and resilience for urban AI/AN emerging adults.
Jun 27, 2023
Journal Article
Through Our Eyes: Exploring African-American Men's Perspective on Factors Affecting Transition to Manhood
CBPR and photovoice were used to engage African-American men about their transition to manhood. Four dominant themes emerged: 1) Struggles, 2) Sources of social support, 3) Role of sports, and 4) Views on Los Angeles lifestyle.
Jun 21, 2023
Journal Article
Traditions and Connections for Urban Native Americans (TACUNA): Utilizing Community-Based Input to Develop an Opioid Prevention Intervention for Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Emerging Adults
Very few opioid prevention programs exist for urban Native American emerging adults. Community participation enhances opioid prevention programs for urban Native Americans. Engaging in Native American traditional practices promotes healthy behaviors.
Jun 21, 2023
Journal Article
Integrating Traditional Practices and Social Network Visualization to Prevent Substance Use: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Among Urban Native American Emerging Adults
A community-informed and culturally grounded opioid prevention intervention can be developed for urban AI/AN emerging adults and can help to build resilience and hopefully decrease opioid use among this underserved population.
Jun 21, 2023
Journal Article
Risk and Protective Factors of Social Networks on Alcohol, Cannabis, and Opioid Use Among Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Emerging Adults
A higher proportion of network members engaging in traditional practices but not heavy substance use was associated with lower intentions to use cannabis or drink alcohol. Traditional practices may be an important part of prevention.
Jun 16, 2023
Journal Article
Motivational Network Intervention to Reduce Substance Use and Increase Supportive Connections Among Formerly Homeless Emerging Adults Transitioning to Housing: Study Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
This article describes a pilot test of a brief motivational network intervention for youth experiencing homelessness transitioning to a housing program reduce their substance use and strengthen their prosocial supportive connections.
Jun 15, 2023
Journal Article
Feasibility of a Computer-Assisted Social Network Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Reduce Substance Use and Increase Supportive Connections Among Emerging Adults Transitioning from Homelessness to Housing
Results suggest that a substance use intervention using Motivational Interviewing and social network visualizations is acceptable to youth transitioning to housing from and can be feasibly delivered by case managers during case management sessions.
Jun 13, 2023
Journal Article
Evaluating England's Youth Employment Infrastructure: Final Report
This research generates evidence and learning on how infrastructure organisations (IOs) in England support the youth employment space and effect change.
May 25, 2023
Journal Article
Feasibility and Acceptability of Incorporating Social Network Visualizations Into a Culturally Centered Motivational Network Intervention to Prevent Substance Use Among Urban Native American Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study
Social network visualizations are a promising tool for increasing awareness of social challenges and sources of resilience for urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults.
Nov 22, 2022
Journal Article
A Latent Class Approach to Understanding Longitudinal Sleep Health and the Association with Alcohol and Cannabis Use During Late Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
Persistent poor sleep health was associated with higher levels of alcohol and cannabis use and consequences, and greater increases in alcohol-related consequences during the transition from late adolescence to emerging adulthood.
Oct 12, 2022
Journal Article
Trajectories of Emerging Adults' Binge Drinking and Depressive Symptoms and Associations With Sexual Violence Victimization: Examining Differences by Sexual and Gender Minority Status
We examined longitudinal associations between binge drinking (BD), depressive symptoms, and sexual violence (sexual harassment and sexual assault) among sexual and gender minority (SGM) and non-SGM emerging adults.
Oct 11, 2022
Journal Article
Networking and Collaboration: Case Study 5
This case study explores the ways in which infrastructure organisations network and collaborate in their efforts to improve employment outcomes for young people in England.
Aug 3, 2022
Journal Article
Data and Learning: Case Study 3
This case study explores the ways in which infrastructure organisations collect, analyse and disseminate data to support frontline organisations helping young people into employment.
Aug 2, 2022
Journal Article
Supporting Capacity Building of Frontline Organisations: Case Study 4
This case study aims to understand how infrastructure organisations in England support frontline organisations through capacity building, the challenges and facilitators involved, the impact on FOs and their work, and any lessons learnt.
Aug 2, 2022
Journal Article
Working to Effect Change in Policymaking at Regional, National and Systems Levels: Case Study 1
The objective of this case study is to explore how infrastructure organisations across England work to effect change at various levels of policymaking as part of their mission to improve youth employment outcomes.
Aug 2, 2022
Journal Article
Working to Embed and Champion Youth Voice in Infrastructure Organisations: Case Study 2
This case study aims to understand how infrastructure organisations support frontline organisations through embedding youth voices in their own work and championing youth voices in interactions with other stakeholders.
Aug 2, 2022

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Researcher Spotlight

Kankan Zhang

Analyst

Kankan Zhang (she/her) is an analyst at RAND Europe. Working primarily in the area of home affairs and social policy, her research interests include education, employment, family policy and social includsion. Prior to joining RAND, Zhang completed a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge which…
Elaine Leigh

Associate Policy Researcher

Elaine W. Leigh (she/her) is an associate policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Her research broadly examines policies and practices that address inequities in postsecondary and workforce transitions for historically excluded students. Recent areas of inquiry include understanding workforce…

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