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Training Professionals to Implement a Group Model for Alleviating Loneliness among Older People--10-Year Follow-Up Study
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Jansson, Anu H.; Savikko, Niina M.; Pitkälä, Kaisu H. – Educational Gerontology, 2018
Background and objectives: Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed to alleviate loneliness among older people, little is known about how they have been implemented, or whether they are effective in real life. Our RCT-based model, "Circle of Friends" (CoF) proved to be effective in improving the wellbeing, health…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Older Adults, Psychological Patterns, Friendship
Enhancing Research Capacity in Gerontological Social Work
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Mehrotra, Chandra M.; Townsend, Aloen; Berkman, Barbara – Educational Gerontology, 2009
There is an untapped potential of social work faculty to conduct aging research aimed at enhancing the well-being of older adults. To better exploit this resource, we have designed, implemented, and evaluated a postgraduate training program in aging research. The goal of the program is to build and sustain a community of social work faculty…
Descriptors: Social Work, College Faculty, Social Science Research, Aging (Individuals)
Follow-Up Evaluation of a Faculty Training Program in Aging Research
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Mehrotra, Chandra M. – Educational Gerontology, 2006
In collaboration with distinguished scholars and National Institute on Aging (NIA) staff, we designed, implemented, and evaluated a research training program in aging for psychology faculty from 4-year colleges. The goal of the program was to build and sustain a community of college faculty committed to conducting aging research, incorporating…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Research Projects