CityU Scholarly Work (Open Access)

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Review of Recent Publications in Forensics: International Perspectives on Resilience
(2025-02) Agterbos, Evan
This capstone literature review makes recommendations for practice and research based on the findings of several recent publications focused the concept of resilience in forensic settings regarding their contributions to policy, practice, and research. These discussions connect to broader conversations of crime and recidivism and two related lines of research: risk/deficit and protection/strength. Each study offers its own unique contributions to these areas of research and answers the calls for global perspectives on resilience. The findings from each of the studies support the notion that resilience is a dynamic process that involves the interactions of multiple risk and protective factors (e.g., cognitive functioning, social network, environmental health), both internal and external to the individual who is experiencing adversity. The practical implications of these findings are severalfold, including advocacy for clinicians who work in forensic environments to be educated in trauma therapies to enhance existing techniques and promote individualised treatment planning and collaborative work practices (e.g., multiple helpers who reinforce treatment strategies across different agencies/clients contact points). Together, these recommendations for practice can help clinicians to support their clients in further developing individual skills and social resources. This has the potential to enhance clients' resilience to challenging situations and reduce stress, thereby lowering their likelihood of recidivism. Last, methodological recommendations for future research include utilizing mixed methods and longitudinal designs aimed at improving researchers' ability to discern the effects of factors in relationship with resilience, as well as to achieve a more holistic understanding of resilience by including multiple perspectives and types of data.
Bicultural Identity Developmental Models and Their Implications Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Canada
(2024-02-02) Mittal, Megha
Through this capstone, I delve into the growing literature on biculturalism, identify gaps in current research, and propose future additives to bicultural identity models. One fact is clear: bicultural identity development models are still novel and in the beginning stages of research (Tran et al., 2024). Research shows that bicultural individuals may present their identity in many ways, such as through frame-switching, altering between the different cultural norms, or hybridizing to create one fused succinct identity (Berry & Hou, 2017). However, much of the seminal research still promotes a categorical view of biculturalism, overly simplifying participants' experiences. Current theories on biculturalism propose more complex and multifaceted views of bicultural identity models and integrate what we already know from research on seminal bicultural and identity models. However, many newer theories are simply proposals; they are yet to be studied in-depth and empirically supported through further research (Tran et al., 2024). Future research needs to consider bicultural experiences at a global level and the effects of political and social landscapes on biculturalism. Much of the current and seminal research views the bicultural individual as the leading actor in their identity development and internal processes (Davis et al., 2019). It pays little attention to factors outside the control of the individual, such as prejudice and discrimination based on identity presentation and mental health. A key takeaway is that in order to make a lasting impact, practitioners working with bicultural individuals must stay current on this topic, exercise trauma-informed care, and advocate for more inclusive policies for their clients.
Combining NMT with Culturally Appropriate Interventions: Trauma-Informed Practice for Canadian Indigenous Youth to Cultivate Intergenerational Healing
(2024-10-12) Robinson, Amanda
The following mixed-method literature review examines the ongoing mental health crisis among Canadian Indigenous youth populations, the current trauma-informed care (TIC) model guidelines in Alberta, and how the neurosequential model of therapeutics (NMT) can be combined with Indigenous healing practices in treatment interventions. Given what we know about Indigenous youth's overrepresentation in the criminal justice system, substance use disorders, externalizing disorders, and placement in government care, it is critical to understand better what treatment interventions exist today and in what ways they are lacking. Current research and treatment plans fail to adequately consider the loss of culture and traditions due to colonization and intergenerational trauma (IGT) and how this shows up behaviorally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually in Indigenous youths. The purpose of this capstone is to address the gap in Indigenous-specific trauma research regarding the importance of viewing dysfunction from a holistic, developmental, and cultural lens and ask: How can neurodevelopmental, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate integrative treatments be utilized in psychological intervention methods for Indigenous youth? It is hypothesized that by viewing Indigenous youth mental health challenges from a holistic lens that seeks to understand the child’s entire lived experience and adjust interventions accordingly, long-term and intergenerational healing can be achieved.
An Anti-Capitalist, Strength-Based Approach for Working with ADHD in Generation Z: A Hypothetical Proposal from a Critical Systems Theoretical Lens
(2024-06) VanderWijn, Justine
There is a growing body of literature pointing to ways in which capitalist systems may serve to maintain the environmental demands that contribute to the ever-growing rates of Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) we are seeing in Generation Z (Gen Z) today. There is also a significant amount of debate within the literature surrounding the nature, etiology, expression, and treatment of ADHD. Finally, there is research pointing to strengths and positive aspects associated with ADHD such as creativity, hyperfocus, divergent thinking, and early survival skills and how strength-based approaches can be highly beneficial in treating ADHD (Charabin et al., 2023; Dein, 2015; Schippers et al., 2022; Sedgwick et al., 2019). In response to these themes, I discuss critical systems theory and present my research question which is: how might an anti-capitalist, strength-based understanding of ADHD hypothetically be used to effectively treat and improve the lives of Gen Z youth with ADHD? In chapter two, I discuss proposed links between capitalism and ADHD, followed by an overview of some of the debates in the literature surrounding ADHD, many of which reflect problems conceivably stemming from capitalism. Next, I provide literature specific to Gen Z ADHD followed by an explanation of the anti-capitalist strength-based lens through which I am suggesting we can view ADHD to better understand our Gen Z clients. I conclude the literature review with a brief overview of some non-medical approaches for treating ADHD followed by a discussion on the limitations of my research. In chapter three, I will hypothesize and articulate how an anti-capitalist, strength-based approach could potentially be beneficial for working effectively with at least some Gen Z clients diagnosed with ADHD.
Under Construction: The Impact of Socialized Gender on Posttraumatic Growth
(2024-06) Barker, Alex
Trauma caused by seismic events can change the trajectory of someone's life for better or worse. If left unresolved, it can cause physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive impairment. However, if processed optimally, it can lead to positive transformation. Utilizing Tedeschi and Calhoun's (1995) theory of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), this capstone explores how aspects of socialized gender constructs impact an individual’s likelihood of experiencing measurable growth in personal strength, new possibilities, relating to others, appreciation of life, and spiritual change after an experience of trauma. Sociocultural beliefs regarding traditional masculinity appear to reduce growth outcomes for men. In contrast, social scripts regarding femininity seemingly allow women to engage in the PTG process. As such, this capstone is intended to increase access to PTG for all genders and to help counselling psychologists identify barriers to growth. Gaps and limitations in the published literature are identified, including suboptimal study designs, inconsistency of measures, overemphasizing positive growth outcomes, and difficulty conceptualizing and quantifying broad multifaceted concepts such as trauma. This capstone provides recommendations on future directions for research into PTG in the field of counselling psychology. Findings from the literature are then used to generate hypotheses and potential recommendations for consideration regarding gender-sensitive and trauma-informed therapy and how therapists might consider applying an integrative PTG framework to current practices.

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