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Redistribusii Tanah Dalam Usaha Pengetasan Kemiskinan Masyarakat Petani:Simulasi Sistem Informasi Geografis Dalam Kegiatan Redistribusi Tanah Di Wilayah Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah, Sofyan Cholid

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

Nowadays the land use problem couldn’t be solved as we expected. However, it becomes more complicated in line to the increasing of various development and community activities. These activities require some efforts in managing human settlement in the case of land ownership. The very significant limitation and fundamental in executing settlement of authority and ownership of land is there’s no factual and actual data, either from object and subject land reform aspect. According to this study, poverty alleviation through land reform pattern is much assisted with exploiting a SIG technology because the analysis of capacities and ability the data in …

Kajian Tentang Kecerdasan Emosi Dalam Perusahaan, Wahyudi Wahyudi

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

Emotional quotient determine worker’s efficacy, because it could guide the worker’s motivation in their work. Emotional quotient could guide the worker for their maximal performance, learning new skill, working with team, adaptation for changes, challenge and stress. Without emotional quotient the worker will hard to manage his emotion and relation with their colleagues. Through understanding about emotional quotient the worker could improve their ability in learning and developing their relation between their colleagues. Some experts have studied about emotional quotient, they are: Daniel Goleman, an expert in academic psychologist who explained that, emotional quotient has two competences, which is personal …

Eksploitasi Perempuan Oleh Media Cetak Ditinjau Dari Aspek Hak Asasi Manusia:Kajian Di Sejumlah Tabloid Di Wilayah Dki Jakarta, Dwi Amalia Chandra Sekar

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

In the end of 90’s, the circulation of mass media tend to more and more presenting women as an object of fascination to increase the amount sales. The appearance of women models in some national tabloids seem to be abundant and interrupt the society’s ethics and moral value. In the other hand, the tabloid is easy to get and sold cheaply. There are two opinions that concerning of the understanding of exploitation, First, There is no exploitation to the women in mass media, because women models do not feel exploited. It is undeniable that almost 80% women models in tabloid …

Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Microfinance :Suatu Telaah Kebijakan Penanggulangan Kemiskinan, Bagus Aryo

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

Woman is an adequate partner to microfinance because not only assisting women but also their families and society. There’re some challenges and constraints faced by women related to microenterprises such as norm, cultural, mobility, lameness gender, work without “payment" in household, high number of illiterate, etc. Some characteristics of microenterprises managed by women: Informal; Home-based business; Concentration on low return sectors; Oriented on conservative growth; Part-Time and depend on season; and Lac of technology. There’re some dimensions of women empowering: women prosperity such food, income and health care also women access to production factors; Conscientisation is understanding to sex and …

Pengelolaan Dana Pinjaman Modal Dalam Rangka Pengembangan Usaha Ekonomii Kecil:Studi Deskriptif Pada Program Pinjaman Modal Usaha Dalam Proyek Pemberdayaan Anak, Keluarga Dan Komunitas Di Rw 03 Kelurahan Kemiri Muka, Depok, Jawa Barat, Yesi Oktavia

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

Economic empowering is the most popular program that applied to alleviate the poverty. Giving a capital to develop a small enterprise is becoming one of the most important issues that is need more attention. This issue concerning how the receivers could manage a number of capitals, because small enterprise management correlates with the outcome of the program that is to develop an entrepreneurship. From this outcome will be get that the receivers who come from the poor community are improving their family income successfully.

Pelecehan Seksual, Kesehatan Mental,Dan Kesejahteraan Sosial, Dini Widinarsih

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

The aim of this article is overspread the information in the subject of sexual harassment. In this article, there are explanations about the understanding of sexual harassment, the classification of variety of sexual harassment, the causes of sexual harassment, the prevention of sexual harassment, and problems of mental health psychology that is caused by sexual harassment. The expectation of this article is to improve the understanding of sexual harassment, there for it can alleviate the violence to women.

Kemiskinan Dan Lingkungan : Kasus Komunitas Lahan Basah Kota Di Depok Dan Jakarta, Rissalwan Habdy Lubis

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

There are relationship between environmental issues and other issues that enclose to the human life. There are two dimensions of Environmental contex, namely: physical spatial context and social context. In fact, anthropogenic activities have serious impacts to the damage of the environment. The relation between environmental issues and poverty is very complex. The World Bank identified three main relations between the degradation of environmental condition and the living condition of poor people, namely: the environmental health, the livelihoods of poor people,and the vulnerability of people living below poverty line.

The Value Of The Awareness Of Near-Death Experiences, David San Filippo Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

A principal value of Near-death experiences may be in the telling of the stories and the effect these stories have for others to reduce their fears of and concerns about death. This E-book explores the impact and value knowing about, not having a near-death experience has on those who have heard, watch, or read reports of this phenomenon.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder And The Benefits Of Guided Mental Imagery In Treatment, Lisa A. Langstraat

Graduate Research Papers

Seventy percent of adults in the United States will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Out of these individuals, 25% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This disorder is characterized by distinct physiological changes as well as notable psychological symptoms. If left untreated or improperly treated, PTSD exacts significant costs in individual suffering, quality of life, interpersonal relationships, productivity, and increased use of medical and psychiatric services.

The purpose of this paper is to present comprehensive information about PTSD and its impact on those who suffer from the disorder. This paper will also provide a brief synopsis …

Play Therapy With Victims Of Child Abuse, Annie E. Jessen

Graduate Research Papers

Child abuse is a very serious issue around the world. An estimated 906,000 children were determined to be victims of child abuse or neglect in the United States in 2003. Child fatalities are the most tragic consequence of maltreatment. Play therapy provides children with the ideal environment where they feel safe and they may experience their feelings without restriction.

Oftentimes play allows children to distance themselves from experiences that are quite painful if expressed directly to a therapist. When assessing the needs of children, it is important for play therapists to assess the phenomenological impact of the abuse, the family's …

Understanding The Mind-Body Connection For Optimal Health And Healing, Molly M. Cretsinger

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of the research paper is to understand how a person's attitudes and beliefs shape their life and influence their health and healing. It is fundamental for someone in the helping profession to gain insight into the role of love, faith, hope, and forgiveness in overall health and healing. The key to health and healing is to understand, accept, and believe in the notion of control over one's thinking and the ability to be who one chooses to be. Every day and every thought is a choice. It is crucial for health and overall wellness that individuals take responsibility …

Child Sexual Abuse, Anna Maria Opperman

Graduate Research Papers

Reports of child sexual abuse are increasing in the nation and the state of Iowa. Negative effects of child sexual abuse include low self-esteem, contracting sexually transmitted diseases, promiscuity, pregnancy, psychological disorders, eating disorders, and suicide. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (2006), two out of every one thousand children in the country have experienced sexual abuse. The author will describe the types of sexual abuse, the abuse process, characteristics of offenders, and manifestations of child sexual abuse. Possible treatment for victims will also be addressed.

Attachment Disorders In Residential Treatment, John Church

Graduate Research Papers

Various aspects of developmental attachment are explored in this power point presentation. Attachment is defined and differentiated from bonding. The variations of attachment are described as they relate to the work of Mary Ainsworth (1978) and Katharine Leslie (2004). Trauma is also explored as one of the major contributors to attachment disorders. The trauma information is also linked with how the brain develops and ultimately is affected by trauma. Lastly, the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder are discussed and explored as they relate to other diagnoses such as depression and oppositional defiant disorder.

Finishing Therapy Well (Book Review), Kristina M. Kays

Faculty Publications - Psychology Department

Reviews the book, "Good Goodbyes: Knowing How to End in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis" by Jack Novick and Kerry Kelly Novick (see record 2006-05376-000). Deciding when to end clinical therapy and how to end it well can be a mystifying process. In "Good Goodbyes: Knowing How to End in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis", Jack Novick and Kerry Kelly Novick share insights from their vast combined experience to diminish the mystery of therapeutic closure. The book, which is firmly based in psychoanalytic theory, uses a question format to explore the many hows, whys, whats, and whens of termination. The authors outline treatment stages …

A Holistic Self-Identity Model, Jacquelyne R. Joens

Graduate Research Papers

Parents, educators, business leaders, political leaders, and mental health professionals all appreciate the impact positive self-esteem has on a person's ability to strive and grow. Self-esteem is a complex, multifaceted component of human existence. It is possible to identify and observe the result of a healthy self-esteem or even the outcome of a damaged self-esteem, but the term self-esteem may be antiquated and no longer exemplary of a complete picture of self. This paper examines research and attempts to define a multi-dimensional model of self-esteem, a Holistic Self-Identity Model, which will help to bring into focus the concept of self-identity …

Religious Problem Solving And Coping With End Stage Renal Disease, Eva Bella Martinez

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study examined the impact of end-stage renal disease life-related couple/family stressors and strains on marital satisfaction, parental satisfaction, life satisfaction, and depression on end-stage renal disease patients and their spouses, as well as quality of life for patients. Also, it examined the moderating effects of three styles of religious problem-solving on the relationship between the ESRD couple/family stressors and strains and the outcome variables. Data included a sample of two hundred subjects and their spouses. Subjects were recruited from seven dialysis centers in southern California. Both patients and spouses were given survey questionnaires (i.e. Personal History Inventory, Religious Problem-Solving …

Oppositional Defiant Disorder : Using Family Therapy And Parent Training Techniques For Effective Treatment Outcomes, Caroline S. Dieken

Graduate Research Papers

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) clinically affects children and adolescents through the display of unwanted disruptive, hostile, defiant, and oppositional behaviors. Development of these can be linked to parental psychopathology, family and marital dysfunction, poor parent-child interaction, atypical parenting, maternal age, substance abuse, poor supervision, and inconsistent or harsh discipline. The effects of ODD lead to impaired social functioning, depression, low self-esteem, academic failure, substance abuse, delinquency, and family discord. Compared to other treatments ( e.g., medication, behavior modification, punishment, or removal from the home) the most effective course of treatment for ODD is the use of family therapy and parent …

Providing Effective Counseling To Substance Abusers Through The Use Of Biopsychosocialspiritual Strategies, Rachel Phillips

Graduate Research Papers

The field of substance abuse has had a history of relapse. Both In-Patient and Out-Patient Treatment facilities have experienced the "revolving door" effect (Walton, Blow, and Booth, 2001). D.R. Laws found in research he conducted that 80% of the patients treated, relapsed 12 months after treatment and two-thirds of the relapses were within 90 days of treatment (Laws, 1999). The federal government has begun questioning the validity of these programs in light of skyrocketing costs for substance abuse treatment (Craig, 2004). Clinicians have begun to examine the cost effectiveness of their current treatment modalities. This paper will provide an overview …

Adolescent Eating Disorders : Causes, Implications, And Treatment, Margaret P. Messenger

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research is to better understand eating disorders. Possible causes such. as social and cultural factors, family environment, and personal characteristics are stressed. Health complications for both adolescent males and females are discussed. Therapy approaches such as treatment and prevention for adolescents are also described.

Cutting And Self-Mutilating Behaviors Among Adolescent Girls : A Counselor's Role In Understanding And Treatment, Carla C. Hughes

Graduate Research Papers

With the reported incidence of cutting and self-mutilating behaviors in adolescent girls on the rise, counselors need to take a look at the changing role they can play in helping these young girls understand the reasons underlying their self-destructive behaviors. The counselor can also help them find new ways to cope with the deep emotional trauma that precipitates the behavior. Understanding the causes and dynamics of this disorder will lead to better opportunities for effective treatment. This paper is intended to focus on the nature of the disorder and the role of counseling in bringing these young women back from …

The Effects Of Divorce On Children And Adolescents, Rachelle A. Haker

Graduate Research Papers

This research paper focuses on the effects of divorce on children and adolescents. Based on a review of literature, there are many short-term and long-term effects including emotional, behavioral, and physical issues. Children and adolescents vary in adjustment to divorce depending on multiple factors such as communication, conflict, and parental adjustment. The stages that children and adolescents of divorce go through depend on one's developmental stage and gender. Counselors can greatly influence how children and adolescents adjust to divorce.

Saatnya Untuk Melengkapi Perbekalan, Sofyan Cholid

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Aspek Kesejahteraan Sosial Dalam Penanganan Ganguan Akibat Kekurangan Iodium (Gaki), Sri Kuntari Ludiro

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Tanggapan Pekerja Terhadap Pelayanan Sosial Di Perusahaan, Dani Mohamad Dahwilani

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Self Efficacy Dan Pekerjaan Sosial, Dini Widinarsih

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Strategi Adaptasi Untuk Mencapai Aspirasi Masa Depan Anak Putus Sekolah, Dhita Indriaty

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Social Welfare, Social Policy, Social Administration & Social Work. Dimanakah Posisi Kita?, Bagus Aryo

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Executive Summary : Studi Kasus Kampanye Pemilu Di Kampus Fisip Ui, Endang Srihadi

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Street Children And The Role Of Ngo's, Isbandi Rukminto Adi

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

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Art Therapy As A Measure Of Children’S Concept Of Surgery: A Preliminary Study, Emily C. Clark

EVMS School of Health Professions Theses & Dissertations

Surgery is a strange, and often frightening experience for children. A number of programs have been studied which attempt to prepare children for the surgery experience. Art therapy may be especially suited to help prepare children for surgery because art making is an effective form of communication for children, and can allow them to express their thoughts and fears about surgery. Unfortunately, studies of art therapy preparation programs are rare, and usually take the form of case studies. This research study is the first step in designing an art therapy preparation program for preparing children for surgery.

The purpose of …