Much is known about the obstacles faced by at-risk adolescents, particularly those who use alcohol and drugs.
Less is known about factors that may contribute to their ability to emerge into adulthood free from addiction and dependency issues.
Dr. Emily McSpadden’s current research is exploring what helps at-risk youth beat the odds.
Beating the Odds: Resiliency in Adolescents & Young Adults
What specific factors help at-risk youth beat the odds of addiction?
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- Audio File: rewired_radio/1537rr5d.mp3
- Doctors: Emalinda McSpadden, PhD
- Featured Speaker: Emalinda McSpadden, PhD
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Guest Bio:
Emalinda McSpadden, PhD, is an applied developmental psychologist whose research focuses on issues relating to adolescents and emerging adults. Her research topics include emotional and academic resiliency among disadvantaged populations, technology use and misuse in personal and educational settings, and factors surrounding violent behaviors among adolescents and young adults. Dr. McSpadden is an Assistant Professor at the City University of New York (Bronx Community College and Hunter College). Her research has resulted in the creation of the Peer Support and Career Development Program at Bronx Community College, of which she is a founder and director in cooperation with the BCC Office of Personal Counseling.
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