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Chapter 1 -- Deep ecological 'Insectification': integrating small friends with social work
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2014)As a child, I was raised in the vast, wide-open spaces of the boundless prairie grasslands of the central United States. This immense expanse is commonly known as the ‘Great Plains’. It was hot, dusty and windy, but afforded ... -
A comparison of risk and protective factors related to depressive symptoms among American Indian and caucasian older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2017-02-01)Despite efforts to reduce health disparities, many American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, including older adults, experience elevated levels of depression and associated suicide. Although adverse childhood ... -
Correlates of receipt of colorectal cancer screening among American Indians in the Northern Plains
(Oxford University Press, 2016-06)Research has consistently documented lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates for racial and ethnic minority populations, with the lowest screening rates among American Indians (AIs). Given the low CRC screening rates ... -
Deep Ecology's contributions to social work: a ten-year retrospective
(Blackwell Publishing, 2011-12-09)Besthorn FH. Deep Ecology's contributions to social work: A ten-year retrospective In the last decade, a new generation of social workers have made great strides incorporating environmental awareness into their theoretical ... -
Depression literacy among American Indian older adults
(Taylor and Francis, 2015-04-29)Older American Indians experience high rates of depression and other psychological disorders, yet little research exist on the depression literacy of this group. Depression literacy is fundamental for individuals seeking ... -
Depressive symptoms among older caregivers raising children impacted by HIV/AIDS in the Omusati Region of Namibia
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The study of depressive symptoms among caregivers raising HIV/AIDS-orphans is emerging as an important area of research. However, it has not been explored at length in generational and cultural contexts. In this study, the ... -
Determinants of unemployment and economic hardship of welfare leavers who have reached their lifetime limits
(Taylor & Francis, 2009-03)A cross-sectional survey design is used to explore the determinants of unemployment and economic hardship among former welfare recipients who have reached their 5-year lifetime limits in a sample of 276 former WV WORKS ... -
Ecological correlates of bullying and peer victimization among urban African American adolescents
(Routledge, 2021-06-17)Adolescent bullying is a concern for adolescents, parents, teachers, school officials, and the general public. The purpose of the study is to apply Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems perspective and explore factors that ... -
Effect of lifetime limits and differences between TANF leavers who had reached their lifetime limits and those who had exited voluntarily
(Wiley, 2010-10)This study explored different sociodemographic characteristics and differences of employment and income between TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program) leavers who reached their lifetime limits and those who ... -
Effects of work incentive policies and determinants of the socioeconomic status of welfare leavers in an economically disadvantaged area
(Taylor & Francis, 2004-12)This study explores how work incentive policies influence the socioeconomic status of welfare leavers. Logistic and ordinal regression methods were used to analyze 1999 statewide survey data on West Virginia WORKS leavers. ... -
Épuration ethnique kasaienne au Katanga en 1991: éléments d’une revue de la littérature
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Factors for formal help-seeking among female survivors of intimate partner violence
(Springer US, 2019-12-02)Intimate partner violence (IPV) results in numerous negative physical and mental health consequences. Research shows that many factors affect survivors’ help-seeking decisions. Previous studies were limited by small samples, ... -
Factors influencing the general well-being of low-income Korean immigrant elders
(National Association of Social Workers, 2011-07)This study explores factors that influence the general well-being (anxiety, depression, positive well-being, self-control, vitality, and general health) of low-income Korean immigrant elders by interviewing 206 older adults ... -
Federal government interventions and state welfare policy choices: Work requirements, sanctions, and lifetime limits
(Taylor & Francis, 2009-09)This study explored how work-performance bonuses and caseload reduction credits of the federal government influenced state work attachment provision choices such as mandatory work requirements, sanctions, and lifetime ... -
Female genital mutilation: a systematic review of research on its economic and social impacts across four decades
(Taylor & Francis LTD, 2016)Background: Global efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) have intensified in recent decades because of the rising awareness that such a practice is an act of extreme violence against women and girls. Articles on ... -
Friends, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction among older Korean Americans
(Springer International Publishing AG, 2015-08)This study examined the interactive effects of social network support and depressive symptoms on life satisfaction among older Korean Americans (KAs). Using data from a sample of 200 elders in a large metropolitan area (M ... -
Gender differences in the relationship between the nature of intimate partner violence and the survivor’s help-seeking
(SAGE Publications, 2019-04-15)This study used the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey to examine how gender interacts with the nature of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the survivor’s help-seeking. A total of 3,878 IPV survivors ... -
Gender-based violence: risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms among couples in the Kavango region, Northern Namibia
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-08-07)Gender-based violence (GBV) has been associated with many negative mental health outcomes, including depression. This study sought to explore the relationship between protective factors (social support, self-esteem, income, ... -
General well-being of Korean immigrant elders: the significance of religiousness/spirituality and social support
(Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-07-01)This study examined how religiousness/spirituality (values/beliefs, private religious practice, religious/spiritual coping, and religious support) and social support are related to the general well-being (positive well-being, ... -
HIV stigma, resilience and depressive symptoms among older adults living with HIV in rural Namibia
(Routledge, 2020-09-05)In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV-positive older adults aged 50 years and older experience complex psychosocial issues in addition to dealing with their HIV status and the ageing process. This study focused on the association ...