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Connection of Social Policy Implementation with the Dynamics of Social Orphanhood in Russian Regions
Download full textBronnikova, Evgeniya M.; Kulyamina, Olga S.; Babakaev, Sergey V.; Vinogradova, Marina V.; Larionova, Anna A. – Journal of Educational Psychology - Propositos y Representaciones, 2020
The problem of social orphanhood is one of the most important among the social problems of modern Russia, it is acute for a society. In the study of the problems of social orphanage, we used the author's methods of ranking the regions of Russia according to the dynamics of indicators, an integrated index of "favorable" changes, as well…
Descriptors: Child Neglect, Public Policy, Foreign Countries, Social Problems
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Direct linkJimeno, Michelle – Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 2019
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted disorder that is pervasive across sensory, behavioural, emotional, social and motor dysfunction. Research suggests up to 50% of children diagnosed with ASD demonstrate motor difficulties. An inability to perform complex motor movements often leads to preference for simple and sedentary activities.…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Quality of Life, Autism
Penney, Wendy; Meyer, Julienne; Cash, Penny; Clinnick, Lisa; Martin, Louise – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2017
The implementation of action learning workshops in three nursing homes in rural Victoria, Australia has been critical in the re-visioning of how care can be enhanced for residents. The workshops were designed with the intent of improving quality of care for residents by providing health care staff with opportunities to learn together and effect…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural Areas, Nursing Homes, Older Adults
Trahan, Maranda A.; Kuo, Julie; Carlson, Michelle C.; Gitlin, Laura N. – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
Dementia is a growing public health issue. Activity, a positive therapeutic modality, has potential to enhance quality of life and reduce behavioral symptoms in persons with dementia--outcomes eluding pharmacological treatments. However, it is unclear how to effectively engage persons with dementia in activities for them to derive desired…
Descriptors: Dementia, Quality of Life, Activities, Behavior Problems
Gendron, Tracey; Maddux, Stu; Krinsky, Lisa; White, Jay; Lockeman, Kelly; Metcalfe, Yohvane; Aggarwal, Sadashiv – Educational Gerontology, 2013
The population of the aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community is significant and growing rapidly. As LGBT individuals age and begin to move into healthcare communities, they are fearful of apathy, discrimination, and abuse by healthcare providers and other residents. Person-centered cultural competence and sensitivity among…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Homosexuality, Aging (Individuals), Social Bias
Bartlo, Pamela; Klein, Penelope J. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Regular physical activity is vital for adult individuals with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this review was to assess critically the evidence on effectiveness of physical activity interventions for adults with intellectual disability. An electronic database search was conducted. Research was then assessed for methodological rigor, and…
Descriptors: Evidence, Muscular Strength, Physical Activities, Mental Retardation
Ost, Lars-Goran; Karlstedt, Anna; Widen, Sara – Behavior Therapy, 2012
Relatively little is known about the efficacy of clinically inexperienced student therapists carrying out cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) under supervision during a professional, psychologist training program. The current study evaluated this by collecting pre- and post-treatment data on 591 consecutive patients receiving treatment at the…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Psychologists, Supervision, Quality of Life
Leaf, Ronald B.; Taubman, Mitchell T.; McEachin, John J.; Leaf, Justin B.; Tsuji, Kathleen H. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2011
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) impact all areas of a person's life resulting in deficits in language, social behavior, and intellectual abilities as well as the development of repetitive behaviors that can greatly restrict access to the community and quality of life. Intensive behavioral intervention (IBI) has repeatedly been shown to be…
Descriptors: Intervention, Social Behavior, Autism, Quality of Life
Garcia-Rea, Elizabeth A.; LePage, James P. – Social Indicators Research, 2010
With the high number of homeless, there is a critical need for rapid and accurate assessment of quality of life to assess program outcomes. The World Health Organization's WHOQOL-100 has demonstrated promise in accurately assessing quality-of-life in this population. However, its length may make large scale use impractical for working with a…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Personality Assessment, Quality of Life, Test Validity
Southwell, Jenni; Fraser, Elizabeth – Child Welfare, 2010
This paper presents findings from a landmark Australian study investigating the experiences and perspectives of young people in residential care. Data from a representative sample are analyzed to identify young people's satisfaction with various aspects of their residential care experience: their sense of safety, normality, support, comfort in…
Descriptors: Barriers, Residential Care, Adolescents, Child Welfare
Krebs, Hermano I.; Ladenheim, Barbara; Hippolyte, Christopher; Monterroso, Linda; Mast, Joelle – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2009
Our goal was to examine the feasibility of applying therapeutic robotics to children and adults with severe to moderate impairment due to cerebral palsy (CP). Pilot results demonstrated significant gains for both groups. These results suggest that robot-mediated therapy may be an effective tool to ameliorate the debilitating effects of CP and…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Robotics, Developmental Disabilities, Therapy
Ratcliffe, Katherine T.; Sanekane, Cindy – Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 2009
Equine-assisted therapies are interventions that use the unique qualities of a horse to assist persons with disabilities to improve their gross motor, language, social, and self-help skills. Programs offering these services are varied and operate on all major continents across the world. The effectiveness of equine-assisted therapies is generally…
Descriptors: Horses, Therapy, Disabilities, Skill Development
Shaw, Thomas; Carrozza, Mark – Evaluation Review, 2008
We conduct an evaluation of MedShare, a program designed to enhance access to prescription drugs for indigent patients in the Greater Cincinnati area. The program expands access to drugs by providing subsidies to reduce the costs paid by patients for their prescriptions. The assumption is that by expanding access to prescription drugs, participant…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Drug Therapy, Quality of Life, Patients
Dunlap, Glen; Carr, Edward G.; Horner, Robert H.; Koegel, Robert L.; Sailor, Wayne; Clarke, Shelley; Koegel, Lynn Kern; Albin, Richard W.; Vaughn, Bobbie J.; McLaughlin, Darlene Magito; James, Kim Mullen; Todd, Anne W.; Newton, J. Stephen; Lucyshyn, Joseph; Griggs, Peter; Bohanon, Hank; Choi, Jeong Hoon; Vismara, Laurie; Minjarez, Mendy Boettcher; Buschbacher, Pamelazita; Fox, Lise – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
A major goal of positive behavior support (PBS) is to produce broad-based, long-term improvements in adaptive behavior; however, the empirical base, at present, is mainly composed of relatively short-term studies carried out in circumscribed contexts. Therefore, a need exists for reliable data that can inform the field regarding the comprehensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Rating Scales
Stone, Vathsala I.; Lockett, Michelle; Usiak, Douglas J.; Arthanat, Sajay – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2010
This paper presents methodology and findings from three product efficacy studies that verify the quality of life benefits resulting from prior research, development, and transfer activities. The paper then discusses key lessons learned with implications for product evaluation practice. The studies assessed the quality of three assistive technology…
Descriptors: Summative Evaluation, Quality of Life, Technology Transfer, Program Effectiveness
