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Boricua Youth Study Internship (Volunteer)

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Company/Organization: Columbia University-New York State Psychiatric Institute

Description:

The Boricua Youth Study (BYS) is an epidemiological research study assessing mental health in a community sample of Puerto Rican youth. The BYS collected 3 waves of data, from 2000 to 2004, that focused on antisocial behaviors and mental health outcomes of children and parents of Puerto Rican descent across two sites: South Bronx, NY (mainland) and San Juan, PR (island). BYS youth participants are now transitioning into emerging adulthood (ages 16-26), which presents a unique opportunity to understand the development of Latino youth in a critical developmental period. The fourth wave of this study aims to 1) better understand the effects of acculturation and environment on mental health outcomes and 2) explore various risky behaviors (i.e. substance use/abuse, HIV/STI sexual risk behaviors, antisocial behaviors, etc.) Some areas of interest include: Depression, Anxiety, Antisocial Behaviors, Substance Use, Neighborhood Characteristics, Migration, Discrimination, Acculturation, Cultural Stress, Sexual Risk Behaviors, Marital, Peer, and Family Relationships, Social Support, Ethnic/Racial Identity, and HIV/STI Testing. Interns are needed to assist investigators in Wave 4 of this longitudinal study.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Required:
--Bachelors degree in psychology, anthropology, sociology, social work, behavioral science, human development, public health or a related social science field is required.
(Some graduate credit hours preferred.)
--Must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
--Must be available to work on evenings and weekends. Regular Monday evening meetings are mandatory.
--Time Commitment: 15 hours/week minimum, at least 6 months
Candidates with research experience are preferred.

Please send cover letter and resume/CV when applying.

High School Students, college freshmen, college sophomores, college juniors, need not apply. If you are currently in your senior year of college and you meet all of the other qualifications, we will consider your application.

Other details about the study can be made available to candidates who apply for the position.

Only eligible candidates will be contacted with an offer to be interviewed.

Hours:

15 hours per week

Length/Availability:

9 months



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