Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Presentations (2)
- Public health (2)
- Salutogenesis (2)
- Social enterprise (2)
- ‘assets-based’ approach (2)
-
- Aging (1)
- Aging workforce (1)
- Hearing in the Workplace (1)
- Older adults, driving and community participation (1)
- Positive Psychology (1)
- Positive psychology (1)
- Retirement (1)
- Retirement planning (1)
- Safety (1)
- Selected Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations (1)
- Wellness (1)
- Work Transitions, RTW, Work Demands Assessment (1)
- Worksite health promotion (1)
- Worksite wellness (1)
Articles 1 - 8 of 8
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Emes Phd Summer School Presentation, Michael J. Roy
Emes Phd Summer School Presentation, Michael J. Roy
Michael J Roy
Introduction/Theory
The persistent and well-documented problem of health inequalities has challenged public health researchers since the relationship between income and health was first established. In the context of austerity measures leading to public-sector funding cuts, and faced with continuing, even growing, inequalities, more innovative, community-based solutions have gained prominence. With this in mind, social enterprises - businesses which, rather than distributing profits to shareholders, re-invest their profits in fulfilment of a social mission – could prove to be a potentially innovative response. However there is a significant gap in knowledge of how, and to what extent, social enterprise impacts upon …
Conceptualising Social Enterprise As A Public Health Intervention Through The Lens Of The ‘Assets-Based’ Approach To Health And Well-Being, Michael J. Roy
Conceptualising Social Enterprise As A Public Health Intervention Through The Lens Of The ‘Assets-Based’ Approach To Health And Well-Being, Michael J. Roy
Michael J Roy
No abstract provided.
Enriching The Quality Of Consultation And Research With Small Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations Ten Insights And Understandings From The Work Of A University-Based Consulting Center, Leah Neubauer, Douglas Cellar, Gary Harper
Enriching The Quality Of Consultation And Research With Small Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations Ten Insights And Understandings From The Work Of A University-Based Consulting Center, Leah Neubauer, Douglas Cellar, Gary Harper
Leah C. Neubauer
No abstract provided.
Application Of Positive Psychology Research Findings At The Worksite, William C. Mcpeck
Application Of Positive Psychology Research Findings At The Worksite, William C. Mcpeck
William C. McPeck
This presentation examined three issues: 1. The elements that make up positive psychology 2. The challenges associated with applying research findings 3. Examples of how several elements of positive psychology might be applied at the worksite
Maine's Aging Workforce: Calamity Or Opportunity?, William C. Mcpeck
Maine's Aging Workforce: Calamity Or Opportunity?, William C. Mcpeck
William C. McPeck
This presentation explored the issues associated with Maine's aging workforce and offered strategies to employers to help them address many of the issues.
Activating An Activist: Using Metaphors To Study Occupational Transitions., C. Arnold, Lynn Shaw Dr., G. Landry
Activating An Activist: Using Metaphors To Study Occupational Transitions., C. Arnold, Lynn Shaw Dr., G. Landry
Lynn Shaw
No abstract provided.
Older Workers With Hearing Loss: Practice Innovations Through Interprofessional Collaboration., Lynn Shaw Dr., M.B. Jennings, D. Fok, M. Cheesman, H. Hodgins, A. Kuchar
Older Workers With Hearing Loss: Practice Innovations Through Interprofessional Collaboration., Lynn Shaw Dr., M.B. Jennings, D. Fok, M. Cheesman, H. Hodgins, A. Kuchar
Lynn Shaw
No abstract provided.
Empowering Seniors To Promote Health And Safety In The Home., A. Sorcinelli, K. Cooper, Lynn Shaw Dr.
Empowering Seniors To Promote Health And Safety In The Home., A. Sorcinelli, K. Cooper, Lynn Shaw Dr.
Lynn Shaw
No abstract provided.