The behavioral issues and challenges related to gender and sexuality

Consider the behavioral issues and challenges related to gender and sexuality, as well as how they pose particular challenges for children, adolescents, and older adults.

Select a particular population that might be challenged by these issues: Children, adolescents, or older adults. Then for your discussion:

  • Brainstorm at least three unique ways that parents or caregivers might elect to support a child, adolescent, or older adult who presents with a particular issue related to gender, sexuality, or both.
  • Evaluate each of the strategies using at least one piece of peer-reviewed, journal research evidence that supports that approach.
  • Explain what you learned about working with your chosen population in general, as well as in relationship to the issue you chose to research.

Perspectives of Eating Disorders in Men and Boys

Peer Response The Journal of Men’s Studies article, "It’s a Touchy Subject": Service Providers’ Perspectives of Eating Disorders in Men and Boys" explores the perceptions and experiences of providers of eating disorder services towards men to understand the challenges and barriers experienced by spoth professionals and patients in addressing the gender bias within this field (Foye, Mycock, et al, 2023).

This small study (n=21) was performed in two phases-first concerns were discussed by participants and from there a secondary analysis was performed on the data. The findings showed that there were three main areas contributing to the barriers in diagnosing and treating men’s eating disorders. First, is that masculinity dictates that men do not seek help. Secondly, the fact that eating disorders are identified as a "woman’s issue." a stereotype held by those suffering and, unfortunately, many service providers. Lastly, there is no place nor protocol for treating men’s eating disorders even if a client is fortunate enough to admit to having a problem, needing help, and finding a provider who acknowledges that men in fact can develop an eating disorder. From this article, I have learned that gender stereotypes can pervade the mental health field-the DSM-V finally removes amenorrhea as a criteria. While men’s eating disorders may present differently from women’s, they still share a commonality. Resources, education, and treatment must be developed for these people. Reference: Foye, U., Mycock, G., & Bartel, H. (2023). "It’s a Touchy Subject": Service Providers’ Perspectives of Eating Disorders in Men and Boys. The Journal of Men’s Studies, O(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10608265231153087 1, For peer responses, reflect on the implications of your peers’ research review on the relationship level and symbolic meanings for human services.

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Economic basis for social (human) development

Consider the maquiladoras as an economic basis for social (human) development.  Look at all sides of the maquiladora phenomenon, go through all the pros and cons, look at the multiple perspectives, and then come to a carefully reasoned overall assessment of them. Remember, it is important to demonstrate to me that you understand the concepts and the case material. Do not use chapter 3 for the paper (you’ve already reflected on your main post), but rather discussed from the rest of the chapters. The paper should be several paragraphs and in detail with citations or sorces.

 

Explain the differences between a polygenic trait and a pleiotropic gene

Explain the differences between a polygenic trait and a pleiotropic gene. Give an example of each. Why are these important to understand? 4). Explain the different ways replication works in DNA. What happens if the replication does not happen correctly? Give an anthropological example.

Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory

Choose one of the stages in Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory that you have experienced or are experiencing now. How do you feel about completing this stage? What impact did that difficult time have on your personality?

As a starting point, let’s consider what we know about the stage as a whole. Then, make the connection to one’s own life, explaining how values and experiences relate. Include meaningful words, symbols, and examples. A memorable day in one’s life during that period may be the moment of the climax of a key event or moment.

The concept of intergenerational trauma

Do you believe that the concept of intergenerational trauma should also apply to families in which there is no specific historic precipitant but there is a history of trauma-producing behavior within the family (e.g., substance abuse or domestic violence)? Why or why not?

Strategies for addressing career development

1.a. Super’s theory is very complex. Explain the basics of the theory as if you were educating a 15-year-old seeking career advice.

1.b. What are some Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for addressing career development with clients who live in poverty? How could you help advocate for change regarding the equal opportunity for those who live in poverty?

Evaluation of a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

Read Whitfield’s 1999 article, “Validating School Social Work: An Evaluation of a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Reduce School Violence,” and answer the following questions in an APA formatted document:

  1. What was the purpose of this study?
  2. What was the sample?
  3. What dependent variables were studied? How were the dependent variables operationalized?
  4. Why was a single-subject design used? What are the strengths of a single-subject design?
  5. What were the key findings (the results of the data analysis)?
  6. How would you critique the findings? What are the limitations of a single-subject design?

Cognitive development in young children

Consider these examples of research findings:

1. High satisfaction with one’s direct supervisor leads to lower levels of employee turnover. In other words, employees who are highly satisfied with their direct supervisor are less likely to leave an organization than employees who are dissatisfied with their direct supervisor (DeConinck, 2009).

2. High levels of parental reading are associated with faster cognitive development in young children. In other words, children who are read to more by their parents show faster cognitive development than children who are read to less often (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2007)

3. The experience of being socially excluded leads to increases in aggressive behavior. Research has found that when people are excluded by others, they are more likely to behave aggressively, even to people who did not initially exclude them (Twenge, Baumeister, Tice, & Stucke, 2001)

4. Defendants who wear glasses are less likely to be convicted by juries as being guilty of committing violent crimes (Brown, Henriquez, & Group, 2008).

 

Describe a potential mediator and moderator that could apply to each research finding. Please

Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior

According to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts, behavior analysts need to consider environmental constraints when selecting interventions.

Discuss at least two ethics codes pertaining to validity, accuracy, and reliability.

Consider environmental constraints you might encounter as a behavior analyst. How might you handle them in the field?