The Presence Of A Pet Dog Is Associated With A More Balanced Response To A Social Stressor,
2024
University of Denver
The Presence Of A Pet Dog Is Associated With A More Balanced Response To A Social Stressor, Jaci Gandenberger, Aurélie Ledreux, Ashley Taeckens, Kerry Murphy, Jenni Forkin, Anah Gilmore, Kevin N. Morris
Institute for Human-Animal Connection: Faculty Scholarship
Acute and chronic stress each have physical manifestations in the human body that can lead to many negative health impacts. Today, reported stress levels worldwide are at an all-time high, spurring the search for non-pharmaceutical interventions to maintain healthy stress levels. In this study, we examined whether a pet dog’s presence influences healthy adults’ acute stress responses as assessed through self-reports, heart rate, plasma cortisol, and salivary alpha-amylase. Participating pet dog owners were randomly assigned to undergo the Trier Social Stress Test either with their pet dog or alone. While there was no group difference in perceived anxiety levels, participants …
Providing End-Of-Life Counseling: A Narrative Inquiry,
2024
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Providing End-Of-Life Counseling: A Narrative Inquiry, Carol Hecht, Sibyl West
Adultspan Journal
This qualitative study aimed to address the gap in the research related to end-of-life counseling by exploring the experiences of counselors working with clients at end of life. While counseling literature and education are lacking regarding end of life, many counselors will work alongside clients approaching death. The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to better understand the nuanced experiences of counselors providing end-of-life counseling and (b) to explore the supports and preparations helpful for counselors to provide end-of-life counseling. A narrative approach, using the Listening Guide (Gilligan, 2015), was employed to analyze and present the stories of three …
Considerations Of Medicare Telehealth Services With Older Adults,
2024
University of Wyoming
Considerations Of Medicare Telehealth Services With Older Adults, Sonah Kho, Amanda Dediego
Adultspan Journal
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic set in motion a rapid expansion of mental health services offered via telehealth. With this rapid expansion came the need to examine how policy and practice should be shaped in a future where telehealth is considered common in counseling practice. For counselors to understand how to support older adult clients in using telehealth services, they must understand telehealth policy. Following the eligibility of licensed counselors to participate in Medicare, counselors need to stay abreast of regulatory changes regarding restrictions and regulations on use of telehealth for mental and behavioral health services, including video and …
How Do Older Adults Define A Good Death? A Scoping Review,
2024
University of Alabama
How Do Older Adults Define A Good Death? A Scoping Review, Ellen L. Csikai, Quentin R. Maynard
Midwest Social Sciences Journal
A scoping literature review of the concepts of ‘good death’ and ‘dying well’ among older adults was conducted. The purpose was to identify aspects that older adults specifically considered important in defining a ‘good death’. The search revealed five articles published between 2005 and 2019 that met inclusionary criteria for the review. Primary among the views of the older adults in these studies of a ‘good death’ was the desire to avoid being a burden to families; done so by dying pain-free/peacefully (preferably in sleep) and preparing in advance by involving family in decisions and funeral/estate planning. Family support throughout …
Social Work Interventions And Emergency Room Utilization,
2024
Liberty University
Social Work Interventions And Emergency Room Utilization, Paige Elaine Bartholomew
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Emergency Room (ER) resources are a valuable commodity that are often misused as a point of care into the health system. Families who have no medical home and psychosocial needs frequent the ER on a regular basis to access care and necessary resources. Primary care and psychosocial ER utilization is costly and inefficient. Reducing avoidable visits is an important health system goal that must be balanced with the desire to deliver quality care to every family in a fiscally responsible manner that promotes long term health and wellness. In pediatrics, the first step will be to better understand the frequent …
Transition Readiness Toolkit: Filling A Gap In Assessing Pre-Employment Transition Services,
2024
Utah State University
Transition Readiness Toolkit: Filling A Gap In Assessing Pre-Employment Transition Services, Brian Nelson Phillips
Funded Research Records
No abstract provided.
Employee Retention In Child Welfare,
2024
Walden University
Employee Retention In Child Welfare, Stormie Hayes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low employee retention rates have been a persistent issue in a county department within a government agency located in the upstate of South Carolina. The State of South Carolina attempted to alleviate the turnover rate within the state’s social service offices by increasing case managers’ annual salaries. Although the increase in salary was an incentive, it failed to address the root of the low retention problem. The purpose of the study was to learn strategies that a child welfare office can utilize to retain child welfare staff. The issue-based strategic model was utilized as the conceptual framework which allows the …
Child Protective Services Workers' Decision Making And Risk Management,
2024
Walden University
Child Protective Services Workers' Decision Making And Risk Management, Heath Nicholas Landress
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The role of those who work in child protective services (CPS) is to ensure children's safety and well-being. This study explored eight CPS professionals’ perceptions of risk assessment in child protection cases and their ideas of barriers and facilitators they encountered in their decision-making in the field. Through a force field analysis, using Lewin's change theory, content analysis of narrative data collected using open ended surveys revealed child welfare professionals’ experiences with the driving and restraining forces in child risk assessment. Findings highlighted continuing needs in the areas of training, cultural contexts, and ways for better collaboration and information to …
The Nexus Of Resistance And Neoliberalism In Social Work And Social Welfare: A Scoping Review,
2024
Portland State University
The Nexus Of Resistance And Neoliberalism In Social Work And Social Welfare: A Scoping Review, Kevin Cherry, Sandra Leotti
School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations
This study intervenes in a growing scholarly dialogue about neoliberalism in social work and social welfare by addressing the undertheorized concept of resistance. We conduct a scoping review of 54 articles published from 2008–2023 to answer two questions: how is resistance discussed in relation to neoliberalism, and what are the practice elements of resistance? Findings highlight resistance as a diverse phenomenon enacted in relation to context-specific manifestations of neoliberalism. A range of actors engage in resistance, including individual practitioners, social service organizations and collective action entities, among others. Resistance occurs across all scales of practice and takes many forms, from …
Clinicians’ Perceived Barriers To Implementing Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy,
2024
Walden University
Clinicians’ Perceived Barriers To Implementing Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy, Ann-Marie Majeskey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Ai Case Study Assignment,
2024
University of North Dakota
Ai Case Study Assignment, Jeffrey Anvari-Clark
AI Assignment Library
This assignment is intended to students develop digital literacy and social work skills by creating a social work case note using ChatGPT, Claude, or a similar AI software. By using the software, creating the note, and reflecting on the process, students will learn to: 1. appropriately integrate advanced AI technology into their work as helping professionals, 2. analyze the benefits and limits of AI usage (along with ethical considerations), 3. create a case note that is clear, concise, and comprehensive, and 4. evaluate the role of social demographics on individual well-being. The assignment is for a 200-level course, a prerequisite …
Deconstructing Ageism And Quality Of Life Among Older Informal Workers : A Mixed-Methods Study In Ghana,
2024
Lingnan University
Deconstructing Ageism And Quality Of Life Among Older Informal Workers : A Mixed-Methods Study In Ghana, Samuel Ampadu Oteng
Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)
Despite growing research on ageism and the aging workforce, few studies have examined the perspectives and experiences of older workers in the informal economy. Also, while research has acknowledged common pathways linking ageism to relevant outcomes across older individuals, the contextual nuances within these intersections, particularly for informal sector workers in less developed countries, have been overlooked. This knowledge gap limits our understanding of the ageism faced by this population and hinders the development of evidence-based policies to address their needs. To address this gap, this study employs an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach to investigate the nature and effects of …
From Traditional-Aged Students To Teenage Fathers: A Qualitative Study Of Social Challenges And Experiences Of East Asian Second-Generation Teenage Fathers,
2024
Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong
From Traditional-Aged Students To Teenage Fathers: A Qualitative Study Of Social Challenges And Experiences Of East Asian Second-Generation Teenage Fathers, Luis Miguel Dos Santos, Ho Fai Lo, Tanya Kwee
The Qualitative Report
This study aims to investigate East Asian second-generation teenage fathers’ stress and problems resulting from internal factors and external influences in the United States. The relationships between the changes in the teenage fathers’ family structures, social expectations, and experiences of educational and financial challenges during the pregnancy (of their partner) and into the period of their early fatherhood were examined. Based on the Interpretative phenomenological method, ten participants who had experienced stress and problems due to their characteristics as teenage fathers, particularly second-generation East Asian Americans, participated in this study. Three semi-structured interviews, one focus group activity, and one member-checking …
Acknowledgments,
2024
Utah State University
Acknowledgments, Matthew T. Wappett Ph.D.
Developmental Disabilities Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Exploring Parental Perspectives On The Transition To Kindergarten For Children With Disabilities,
2024
Meredith College
Exploring Parental Perspectives On The Transition To Kindergarten For Children With Disabilities, Kari Alberque, Somer Matthews
Developmental Disabilities Network Journal
This qualitative interview study explores the personal narratives of parents of children with disabilities regarding the transition of their child to kindergarten. Informed by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, we conducted six parent interviews during the kindergarten year to collect insights about their experiences, challenges, and sources of support. This study aimed to inform the development of effective practices that support families during this critical transition period. Through reflexive thematic analysis, we identified several themes from the data, which include: (1) challenges in understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the transition process, (2) the value of parent-to-parent support networks, (3) …
Abriendo Caminos: A Case Study Of An Online Bilingüe Msw Program,
2024
Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School
Abriendo Caminos: A Case Study Of An Online Bilingüe Msw Program, Celeste Natividad Sanchez
Dissertations
Latine students are underrepresented in social work education. This case study focuses on the Online Bilingual MSW (OBMSW) Program, the first bilingual (Spanish and English) and online MSW program in the mainland United States. The purpose of this study was to explore and have a greater understanding of how the OBMSW program is providing an alternative educational pathway specifically for Latine students. Purposeful sampling was used to identify seven interview participants who have had direct involvement in the creation, design, and/or implementation of the OBMSW program. A document review of program documents was also conducted. Data were analyzed using the …
“I Really Like The Idea Of Being The Source Of Change”: The Perspectives Of Black And Latine Youth Experiencing Low Income About How Personal Change Occurs In Out-Of-School Group Programs,
2024
Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School
“I Really Like The Idea Of Being The Source Of Change”: The Perspectives Of Black And Latine Youth Experiencing Low Income About How Personal Change Occurs In Out-Of-School Group Programs, Kevin Miller
Dissertations
Structured out-of-school programs (OSPs) can be contexts in which youth can be producers of their own positive change (Eccles & Gootman, 2002). However, despite a considerable body of research documenting the benefits of participating in OSPs, there is a lack of knowledge about how youth of color in low-income communities define positive personal change in OSP settings. As a result, many OSPs and interventions designed for youth of color rely on adult practitioners’ or researchers’ perspectives of the change process, which may weaken program impact and fail to holistically meet youths’ developmental needs. This study uses a critical realist scientific …
Child-Parent Psychotherapy In Child Welfare,
2024
Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School
Child-Parent Psychotherapy In Child Welfare, Michelle Saulnier
Dissertations
Objective: Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is a therapeutic model that works within the caregiver relationship with children 0 – 6 years old who have experienced trauma or maltreatment. This study utilized a mixed methods design to evaluate how CPP was implemented within a child welfare waiver project in one Midwestern city. This study also looks at various factors impacts on CPP service delivery outcomes and examines how CPP impacts child welfare outcomes within the context of a larger evaluation. Methods: A sequential mixed methods design was completed with descriptive, and correlation statistical analysis completed. In addition, person-time fixed level analysis was …
Assessing The Role Of Psychological Self-Sufficiency And Organizational Factors In Achieving Economic Self-Sufficiency Among Low-Income Populations,
2024
Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School
Assessing The Role Of Psychological Self-Sufficiency And Organizational Factors In Achieving Economic Self-Sufficiency Among Low-Income Populations, Alanna Jeeyoung Shin
Dissertations
Low-income populations in the United States face complex challenges amid persistent high levels of poverty, income inequality, and child poverty (OECD, 2023; OECD, 2024; Smeeding & Thévenot, 2016; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023b). Influenced by neoclassical economic theory and human capital theory, work-first initiatives like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) focus on fostering individual change by enhancing employable skills (Kim, 2010). These programs predominantly emphasize personal responsibility as a strategy for reducing poverty. However, multilayered barriers remain that hinder the achievement of economic self-sufficiency (Hong et al., 2014). To challenge the prevailing approach focusing on the individual level, …
Clinical Social Workers, Telemental Health And The Covid-19 Pandemic,
2024
Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School
Clinical Social Workers, Telemental Health And The Covid-19 Pandemic, Juli Chaffee
Dissertations
As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and due to the shelter in place order that most states required, licensed clinical social workers (CSW’s) were forced to switch from in person services to telemental health services almost overnight. Many did so without previous training, adequate technology, a confidential office, or professional support. While there is a growing body of research regarding the increased use of telemental health in the mental health field during COVID-19, there is minimal research which narrows in what it was like for the CSW’s who made this transition. The purpose of this study was to better …
