Maxine S Thompson

Works (9)

Updated: July 5th, 2023 16:01

2017 article

Discrimination-related Anger, Religion, and Distress: Differences between African Americans and Caribbean Black Americans

Head, R. N., & Thompson, M. S. (2017, June 11). Society and Mental Health.

By: R. Head * & M. Thompson n

author keywords: discrimination; race/ethnicity; anger; religion; psychological distress
topics (OpenAlex): Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology; Migration, Health and Trauma
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Examining health literacy disparities in the United States: a third look at the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)

Rikard, R. V., Thompson, M. S., McKinney, J., & Beauchamp, A. (2016, September 13). BMC Public Health.

By: R. Rikard *, M. Thompson n, J. McKinney* & A. Beauchamp *

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Health Literacy / statistics & numerical data; Health Status Disparities; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Social Class; Socioeconomic Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires; United States; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Health Literacy and Information Accessibility; Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
TL;DR: The findings support the notion that health literacy is a social construct and suggest the need to develop a theoretically driven conceptual definition of health literacy that includes a civic literacy component. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Race and General Strain Theory: Microaggressions As Mundane Extreme Environmental Stresses

Coster, S. D., & Thompson, M. S. (2016, September 26). Justice Quarterly, Vol. 34, pp. 903–930.

By: S. Coster*  & M. Thompson*

Contributors: S. De Coster*  & M. Thompson*

author keywords: race; delinquency; general strain theory
topics (OpenAlex): Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Education Discipline and Inequality; Crime Patterns and Interventions
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Race, Skin Tone, and Educational Achievement

Thompson, M. S., & McDonald, S. (2015, April 17). Sociological Perspectives, Vol. 59, pp. 91–111.

By: M. Thompson n & S. McDonald n 

author keywords: skin tone; race; education; inequality
topics (OpenAlex): Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Gender Roles and Identity Studies; Critical Race Theory in Education
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

HIV health intervention in the African-American community: Collaborative partnership bridging people and culture

Journal of Higher Education, Outreach, and Engagement, 16(2), 79–106.

By: M. Thompson, R. Rikard, R. Head, C. McNeil & C. White

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Self-Esteem: The Impact of Religiosity

Thompson, M. S., Thomas, M. E., & Head, R. N. (2012, July 25). Sociological Spectrum, Vol. 32, pp. 385–405.

By: M. Thompson n, M. Thomas n  & R. Head n

topics (OpenAlex): Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology; Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction; Religion and Society Interactions
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Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Problem Posing and Cultural Tailoring

Rikard, R. V., Thompson, M. S., Head, R., McNeil, C., & White, C. (2011, November 18). Health Promotion Practice.

By: R. Rikard n, M. Thompson n, R. Head n, C. McNeil* & C. White*

author keywords: health literacy; HIV; African Americans; cultural tailoring; problem posing
MeSH headings : Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / ethnology; Black or African American; Cooperative Behavior; Cultural Competency; Focus Groups; Gender Identity; HIV Infections / diagnosis; HIV Infections / ethnology; HIV Infections / prevention & control; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Health Literacy / organization & administration; Health Promotion / methods; Health Promotion / organization & administration; Humans; Models, Psychological; Program Development
topics (OpenAlex): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Community Health and Development
TL;DR: A community and university project to develop a culturally tailored HIV/AIDS HL toolkit in the African American community is described, highlighting how Paulo Freire’s pedagogical philosophy and problem-posing methodology enhances the development of culturally tailored health information. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

Violence and the Costs of Caring for a Family Member with Severe Mental Illness

Thompson, M. S. (2007, September 1). Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

By: M. Thompson n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Caregivers / economics; Caregivers / psychology; Cost of Illness; Crime Victims; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); Female; Health Care Surveys; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / drug therapy; Mental Disorders / nursing; Mental Disorders / psychology; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Patient Compliance; Severity of Illness Index; Violence
topics (OpenAlex): Family Caregiving in Mental Illness; Homelessness and Social Issues; Mental Health Treatment and Access
TL;DR: The findings show that violent perpetration and violent victimization increase the number of financial contributions and perceived financial strain and nonviolent victimization decreases caregiver financial burden. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 article

THE BLACKER THE BERRY

THOMPSON, M. A. X. I. N. E. S., & KEITH, V. E. R. N. A. M. (2001, June 1). Gender & Society.

By: M. Thompson n & V. Keith *

topics (OpenAlex): Gender Roles and Identity Studies; Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior; Social and Intergroup Psychology
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5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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