Authors:Jaewon Lee Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of CBT interventions including supportive presence and socialization for immigrant older participants who suffered from depression and anxiety and attended an Adult Health Care Center (ADHC) at Los Angeles, California. The evaluation strived to study patients at the ADHC who receive daytime health care service for at least a year consistently. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was utilized to measure and monitor the severity level of depressive symptoms. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) was also used to measure and monitor the severity level of anxiety symptoms. Of the eighty-five participants (N=85) were selected to be involved in this study, sixty-nine were women, and men account for sixteen. The findings support the hypothesis of this study which states that the CBT intervention of the Adult Day Health Care in L.A, CA will reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression among older immigrant clients. It appears that the comprehensive nature of the CBT intervention in the ADHC, which includes supportive presence and socialization, individual therapy, and case management, is effective at improving symptoms of anxiety and depression among the participants. PubDate: Mon, 12 May 2025 07:31:17 -070
Authors:Felicia Nonye Egbeh; Samuel Olutokunbo Adekalu, John Emaimo, Adegboyega Adejumo, Shamsudeen Muhammed Sada, Atere Afolarin Olawale, Adesegun Nurudeen Osijirin Abstract: Defining a retiree as retired seems easier and harder than it appears. Persons can be considered to be retired or referred to as retirees if they say they are. The assertion appears harder because of retirees’ personal experience of work, health and earning after retirement. This study presents a qualitative insight of retired civil servants’ perspectives of what defines a ‘retiree’ in non-Western cultures. Purposeful sampling was applied in the study, and qualitative interviews were conducted involving two (2) focus group discussions with six (6) retirees as participants in each group, who are residents of Government Residential Area (G.R.A) Trans-Ekulu, Enugu State, Nigeria. Three themes emerged from the data, including (1) relationship, (2) happiness, and (3) gratitude to the divine. Results of the study offered a more relatively valid definition of a ‘retiree’ which is not solely based on age or length of service, instead the relationships retirees built during their working years, along with their level of happiness especially on economic satisfaction, family relations, and health self-rating in post-retirement served as key adjustment mechanisms and ultimately define their status as retirees. This study concluded with recommendations for civil servants emphasizing the importance of happiness and positive relationship in work place, and not negative perceptions about retirement as many retirees publicly commend their pre-retirement benefits, such as job security, reliable income and social connections, while privately contending with post-retirement challenges. Implications and areas for future research are also highlighted. PubDate: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -070
Authors:Anuradha Bardhan Abstract: Traditionally, women's involvement in caregiving activities is considered the primary responsibility of their lives. This expected gender role is influenced by traditional social norms and values, religious beliefs, and cultural practices which have been changing based on present socio-economic conditions. In this study, the role of older women and working women in elderly caregiving settings has been explored through applying the case study method. Older women who are providing care, embrace traditional social norms and values and perform this task with less support and physical and mental sufferings. Involvement in higher education, income earning activities, migration trends, cost of living, and change of perception in social values and norms were found as responsible factors for the changing role of women in elderly caregiving settings. Consequently, working women are trying to adopt multiple strategies in providing care to maintain their professional growth, and they expect to provide quality care through utilizing institutional support. In these circumstances, developing an efficient and affordable formal elderly care setting is vital not only for providing required elderly care but also for supporting the women in contributing to the economy of the country by self-growth. PubDate: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:27:33 -080
Authors:Marilyn Barge; Kayla M. Malone, Irang Kim Abstract: The rise in college enrollment of students with autism has highlighted unique academic, social, emotional, and executive functioning challenges. To address these needs, there is an urgent call for tailored support programs. Despite the demand for comprehensive support, a national shortage of autism-specific programs persists. This study, drawing upon empowerment theory, assesses the effectiveness of support systems empowering autistic students in higher education. This call-to-action paper emphasizes the necessity for federal intervention to establish training programs for college staff and academic support systems to facilitate the success of postsecondary students with autism. In addressing the keywords of higher education autism, college students with disabilities, autism support for adults, transition to adulthood, and accommodations, this paper advocates for vital changes to support this growing demographic. PubDate: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:33:50 -080
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