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Full-Text Articles in Social Work
Productive Aging: Concepts And Challenges. Nancy Morrow- Howell, James Hinterlong And Michael Sherraden (Eds.).
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Nancy Morrow-Howell, James Hinterlong and Michael Sherraden (Eds.), Productive Aging: Concepts and Challenges. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. $48 hardcover.
Perceived Effects Of Voluntarism On Marital Life In Late Adulthood, Liat Kulik
Perceived Effects Of Voluntarism On Marital Life In Late Adulthood, Liat Kulik
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The article presents a study dealing with the perceived effects of voluntarism on marital life in late adulthood among a sample of 595 Israelis (336 men and 259 women). These perceptions were examined from three perspectives: benefits, spousal accommodation, and harmful effects. Comparisons focused on different types of families, based on employment status (pre-retired versus retired) and actual volunteer activity (volunteer versus non-volunteer). The findings revealed that among all types of families, the prevailing tendency was to emphasize the beneficial effects of voluntarism on marital life, whereas perceived harmful effects were least prevalent. Synchronous families (both partners pre-retired) and asynchronous …
Outcome Measures In Adult Protective Services Interventions, Theresa Angela Parrella
Outcome Measures In Adult Protective Services Interventions, Theresa Angela Parrella
Theses Digitization Project
With the aging of the baby boomers there is a concern for the liklihood of an increase in reported cases of adult and dependent abuse with Adult Protective Services (APS). This study examined what the social work implications were regarding clients who refuse APS interventions and what subsequent outcomes existed. Data was extracted from closed case files for the period of January 1, 2000 and January 31, 2001 in the high desert region of San Bernardino County.
A Comparison Of Grandmothers' And Grandfathers' Stress In Raising Their Grandchildren, Mia Lucero Attruia, Doris Lorraine. Morrow
A Comparison Of Grandmothers' And Grandfathers' Stress In Raising Their Grandchildren, Mia Lucero Attruia, Doris Lorraine. Morrow
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to build on previous descriptive research on grandparents' experiences of stress in raising their grandchildren. The research method used was a qualitative approach. The goal in utilizing a qualitative approach lay in a desire to understand the unique stress experience of grandfathers and grandmothers in raising their grandchildren, as they live it and feel it.
Outcomes Of Adult Protective Service Cases: Urban Regions, Rebecca Ruth Stiltz
Outcomes Of Adult Protective Service Cases: Urban Regions, Rebecca Ruth Stiltz
Theses Digitization Project
The study investigated the relationship between San Bernardino County Department of Adult Protective Services (APS) client refusal of services and the outcome of their cases. A data extraction tool was used to collect demographic information about the APS clients and their perpetrators, types and number of contacts made by the APS worker, types of abuse, reasons for refusal, and outcomes from closed APS cases for the San Bernardino, Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga regions.
A Satisfaction Survey Of Relative Caretakers, Teri Lynn Elliott, Sandra. Medina
A Satisfaction Survey Of Relative Caretakers, Teri Lynn Elliott, Sandra. Medina
Theses Digitization Project
It is assumed that a parenting role by a grandparent or grandparents has been tied to life events, Such as divorce or the death of their own children. The parent was no longer in the picture and the grandparent stepped in to care for the children. Although this pattern has by no means disappeared, society is now seeing more and more cases of dysfunctional parents who are unable or unwilling to raise their own children who are therefore being raised by the grandparent. relative caregivers such as grandparents.
An Examination Of Pet Ownership Among Elderly Caregivers And How It Contributes To Their Well-Being, Cynthia Ann Fiello
An Examination Of Pet Ownership Among Elderly Caregivers And How It Contributes To Their Well-Being, Cynthia Ann Fiello
Theses Digitization Project
As the older population increases, there is a need for increased support for caregivers most of them older themselves. Owning a pet may providesome of this support. This study looked at caregivers age 55 and older of brain-impaired adults and examined whether or not the social support provided by pets during the caregiving time contributes to their well-being.