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A comparison of sanctions in African American and white TANF leavers
(Taylor & Francis, 2012-07)In this study the authors explore racial disparities in the uses of sanctions and the different impact of sanctions on the economic well-being of African American and White TANF leavers. The study analyzed 907 African ... -
Stress, spiritual, and support coping, and psychological well-being among older adults in assisted living
(Taylor & Francis, 2012-09)This study explored the role of stress and coping on the psychological well-being of 316 older adults in assisted living. Hierarchical regression revealed that high stress was significantly associated with high depression ... -
Mediating role of spirituality on the relationship between stress and depression among older adults in assisted living
(2013-01)Purpose: To meet the growing need of older adults for assisted living, the number of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in the United States has increased 15 to 20 percent annually. Older adults living in ALFs have often ... -
Vertical farming: social work and sustainable urban agriculture in an age of global food crises
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2013-06-01)Environmental concerns, including issues of ecological justice, attention to sustainability, and focus on issues of food security have gathered increased momentum in social work. This article will trace the background of ... -
The treatment views and recommendations of substance abusing women: A meta-synthesis
(Sage Publications, 2013-07)The purpose of this review is to synthesize qualitative data describing the substance abuse treatment views and recommendations of addicted mothers. The meta-synthesis approach is a systematic comparison of qualitative ... -
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, ... -
Stressors, social support, religious practice, and general well-being among Korean adult immigrants
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-09)Through this cross-sectional study the authors explore how stressors, social support, and religious practice are associated with the general well-being of 147 Korean adult immigrants through interviews. Hierarchical ... -
Private religious practice, spiritual coping, social support, and health status among older Korean adult immigrants
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2014)This study explored the role of spiritual factors and social support on the health status of 246 older Korean adult immigrants age 65 years or older. Ordinary least squares regression results revealed that private religious ... -
Stressors, coping resources, functioning, and role limitations among older Korean immigrants: gender differences
(Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2014)This study explored the differential impacts of stressors and coping resources on the functioning and roles of 246 older Korean immigrant men and women. Older Korean immigrant women were significantly more likely than men ... -
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 ... -
Racial disparity: Substance dependency and psychological health problems among welfare recipients
(Taylor & Francis, 2014-04)This study explored the racial disparity of substance dependency and psychological health among White, African American, and Hispanic Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients as well as the relationship ... -
Age differences in stressors, coping resources, and general well-being among Korean immigrants
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014-04-18)This study explored 346 Korean immigrants living in California to examine: a) differences in stressors, coping resources, and general well-being (anxiety, depression, positive well-being, self-control, vitality, and general ... -
Stress and spirituality on the depressive symptoms of older adults in assisted living: Gender differences
(Taylor & Francis, 2015-04)In this study the authors explore the effects of stress and spirituality on the depressive symptoms of 92 older adult men and 224 older adult women who reside in assisted living facilities. Hierarchical regression reveals ... -
Risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms among American Indian older adults: adverse childhood experiences and social support
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2015-04-03)Objectives: Despite efforts to promote health equity, many American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, including older adults, experience elevated levels of depression. Although adverse childhood experiences ... -
Attitudes toward mental health services among American Indians by two age groups
(Springer, 2015-04-11)This study examined determinants of attitudes toward mental health services with a sample of American Indian younger-old-adults (aged 50–64, n = 158) and American Indian older-old adults (aged 65 and older, n = 69). Adapting ... -
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 ... -
Stressors, coping resources, and depressive symptoms among rural American Indian older adults
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015-06-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of physical health stressors and coping resources with depressive symptoms among American Indian older adults age 50 years or older. The study used a convenience ... -
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 ... -
Religion, social support, and life satisfaction among American Indian older adults
(Taylor & Francis, 2015-10)This study examined the associations among religion, social support, and life satisfaction with 233 older American Indians in the Northern Plains region. Hierarchical regression indicated that those with higher religiousness ...