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University

Shawnee State University

Major

Master of Occupational Therapy

Student Type

Graduate Student

Presentation Types

Poster Group Presentation

Keywords:

Adjudicated Youth, Adverse Childhood Experience, Substance Use, Occupational Functioning

Abstract

This mixed-methods study investigated occupational functioning of court-involved youth with a history or risk of substance use from the perspectives of mental health and education staff within a rural, Mid-western county. The study is a component of an ongoing needs assessment to inform future program development for the target population. The survey participants represented a convenience sample of mental health staff and education staff working with the population of interest within the rural Mid- western county. The results indicated similarities in the common life stressors among youth with a history or risk of substance use, including trauma and a lack of parent or guardian supervision. Additionally, the participants of both surveys reported a lack of parental support and appropriate social engagement as barriers to occupational functioning. Findings were consistent with established literature and provide insight for program development targeting the population of interest.

Human Subjects

yes

IRB Approval

yes

Faculty Mentor Name

Mikel Stone OTD, OTR/L

Faculty Mentor Title

Assistant Professor, Director of Post Professional Doctoral Studies in Occupational Therapy

Faculty Mentor Academic Department

Rehabilitation Therapies

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Mental Health and Education Staff Perspectives of Occupational Functioning of Adjudicated Youth with a History of Substance Use

This mixed-methods study investigated occupational functioning of court-involved youth with a history or risk of substance use from the perspectives of mental health and education staff within a rural, Mid-western county. The study is a component of an ongoing needs assessment to inform future program development for the target population. The survey participants represented a convenience sample of mental health staff and education staff working with the population of interest within the rural Mid- western county. The results indicated similarities in the common life stressors among youth with a history or risk of substance use, including trauma and a lack of parent or guardian supervision. Additionally, the participants of both surveys reported a lack of parental support and appropriate social engagement as barriers to occupational functioning. Findings were consistent with established literature and provide insight for program development targeting the population of interest.