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Ho, E. E.; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1987
Pilot-tested health promotion delivery system using peer leadership and social networking model in elderly population. Participants took lessons on fiber intake, dietary change, and peer leadership. Qualified peer leaders then recruited second generation of participants and taught them. Model appeared to be feasible, suggesting that peer leaders…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Models, Nutrition Instruction, Older Adults
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Biegel, David E.; And Others – Health & Social Work, 1994
Notes that enhancement of social support networks for people with chronic mental illness is important thrust of case management services. Presents conceptual framework of social network interventions and discusses obstacles to enhancing natural support systems. Highlights need for community resource development, especially in the building of…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Community Organizations, Mental Disorders, Models
Suitor, J. Jill; Pillemer, Karl – 1988
A conceptual framework for studying the role of social support in explaining family caregivers' psychological well-being is developed in this paper. In particular, the framework presented emphasizes the importance of conceptualizing caregiving as a social status, and drawing upon the broader literature on status acquisitions, social support, and…
Descriptors: Family Caregivers, Family Role, Models, Social Networks
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Power, Thomas G.; Parke, Ross D. – Sex Roles, 1984
A social support model for predicting the ease of transition into the motherhood role is presented. Four kinds of social network supports (relational, ideological, physical, and informational) and six social network agents (husband, friends, relatives, work associates, neighbors, and institutions) are considered. Policy and research implications…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Case Studies, Models, Mothers
Javonovich, Joann; Tanguay, Sharyn L. – Journal of College Placement, 1980
A two-stage model is used in career planning classes and workshops to teach students to identify and expand their existing networks and to use networks for information interviews. The first stage describes networking and the second describes information interviewing. It provides a conceptual as well as a pragmatic approach to networking and…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Planning, College Students, Higher Education
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Ward, Russell A. – Gerontologist, 1985
Outlines a complex research agenda for understanding the contributions of informal social support to the quality of later life. Suggests a conceptual model for investigating informal support networks and well-being for the elderly and offers suggestions for operationalizing the model. (NRB)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Coping, Gerontology, Models
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Bursor, Davele E.; Rosen, Jo Ann – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1983
Describes a workshop for college women designed to facilitate awareness of alternative ways of viewing personal relationships so that personal and professional needs can be met. The group format explores the range of available relationships, considers vocational choices and sociocultural influences and includes a review and evaluation. (JAC)
Descriptors: College Students, Females, Group Guidance, Higher Education
Pritchard, Roger – 1977
One of a series of Unesco technical information reports, this paper describes the process of setting up an international information network that would disseminate information to developing nations about educational policy and planning. Written in English and French, the paper surveys the general context in which a network has to operate, presents…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Decision Making, Developing Nations, Educational Development
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Kaufman, Allan V. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1990
Presents a framework that identifies variables associated with relationship dynamics that exist between older persons and their social network members. Suggests framework can be used by case managers to help them assess the characteristics and functioning of their clients' social network relations and develop service strategies that maximize the…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Services, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Role
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D'Aurora, Dianna L.; Fimian, Michael F. – Psychology in the Schools, 1988
Examines student stress and burnout among American children and youth, discussing models suggested and behavioral, physiological, and emotional manifestations experienced by children. Outlines interventions to reduce high stress levels, emphasizing the role of parents and teachers for education and support. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Burnout, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention