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University of Georgia
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Kim, Young Sek.
Situated learning and identity development in a Korean older adults' computer classroom.
Degree: PhD, Adult Education, 2008, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_young-sek_200805_phd 
► The purpose of this study was to understand how Korean older adults’ computer learning in a face-to-face classroom is situated in a social context and…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to understand how Korean older adults’ computer learning in a face-to-face classroom is situated in a social context and how this learning influences older adults’ identities. This study was a qualitative case study which examined a purposefully selected advanced Internet course for older
adults in a senior center in South Korea. I observed eleven sessions and conducted semi-structured interviews with ten students in the course. Two research questions guided this study: (1) How is computer learning of older
adults embedded in the learning context in terms of social interactions, learning tools, physical environment, and Korean culture? (2) How do computer learning experiences influence older adults’ identities? Data analysis guided by the constant comparative method revealed the following findings: Social interactions were embedded in students’ processes of receiving information. Learning tools such as computers and lesson notes were rooted in the participants’ learning processes. Where students sat determined the participants’ interactions with the teacher, volunteer teachers, and peers. Korean culture such as age-hierarchy, saving face, and teachers as authority figures was also embedded in the ways the participants interacted with peers and teachers. The participants’ computer learning and uses increased self-efficacy related to using computers, raised self-esteem in relation to their mental abilities, and made them feel less marginalized from modern society and family. Three conclusions were drawn related to older adults’ computer learning in a classroom: (1) older adults’ computer learning in a classroom is a situated activity, (2) older adults’ computer learning occurs in overlapping communities of practice, and (3) older adults’ computer learning in a classroom influences learners’ identities. Practical implications and suggestions for future research are provided.
Advisors/Committee Members: Sharan B. Merriam.
Subjects/Keywords: Older adults
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Kim, Y. S. (2008). Situated learning and identity development in a Korean older adults' computer classroom. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_young-sek_200805_phd
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kim, Young Sek. “Situated learning and identity development in a Korean older adults' computer classroom.” 2008. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_young-sek_200805_phd.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kim, Young Sek. “Situated learning and identity development in a Korean older adults' computer classroom.” 2008. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kim YS. Situated learning and identity development in a Korean older adults' computer classroom. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2008. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_young-sek_200805_phd.
Council of Science Editors:
Kim YS. Situated learning and identity development in a Korean older adults' computer classroom. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2008. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/kim_young-sek_200805_phd
University of Georgia
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Bell, Melinda.
A community intervention improves lifestyle habits to support diabetes and heart disease prevention and management among older adults.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2008, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bell_melinda_a_200808_ms
► This study evaluated a community-based education intervention to improve nutrition and lifestyle habits for diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention and management in Georgia senior centers.…
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▼ This study evaluated a community-based education intervention to improve nutrition and lifestyle habits for diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention and management in Georgia senior centers. Participants were a convenience sample that completed pre- and post-test questionnaires and the intervention (N = 693, mean age = 75, 84% female, 45% black). The 4-month intervention had 16 sessions, with eight focused on improving knowledge and behaviors that support diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention and management, such as meeting national recommendations for physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake, and learning the symptoms of heart attack and stroke. Following the intervention, several measures improved: knowledge of the major symptoms of heart attack and stroke; daily fruit and vegetable intake; days physically active; and physical function score. These results provide an evidence base for the effectiveness of this intervention in improving diabetes and heart disease-related knowledge and behaviors among these older
adults.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mary Ann Johnson.
Subjects/Keywords: older adults
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Bell, M. (2008). A community intervention improves lifestyle habits to support diabetes and heart disease prevention and management among older adults. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bell_melinda_a_200808_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bell, Melinda. “A community intervention improves lifestyle habits to support diabetes and heart disease prevention and management among older adults.” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bell_melinda_a_200808_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bell, Melinda. “A community intervention improves lifestyle habits to support diabetes and heart disease prevention and management among older adults.” 2008. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Bell M. A community intervention improves lifestyle habits to support diabetes and heart disease prevention and management among older adults. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2008. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bell_melinda_a_200808_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Bell M. A community intervention improves lifestyle habits to support diabetes and heart disease prevention and management among older adults. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2008. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bell_melinda_a_200808_ms
University of Georgia
3.
Teems, Jennifer.
Fall and fracture preventive behaviors increased following a community-based intervention in older adults in Georgia senior centers.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2008, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/teems_jennifer_e_200808_ms
► One-third of older adults experience at least one fall annually and fractures are the most common type of fall related injury. Osteoporosis-related fractures cost Georgia…
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▼ One-third of older
adults experience at least one fall annually and fractures are the most common type of fall related injury. Osteoporosis-related fractures cost Georgia nearly $400 M annually, with the majority of costs incurred in older
adults (Burge et al., 2000). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate a community-based intervention to reduce risk factors related to falls and fractures in older
adults. The 16-week intervention (about 1 hour per week) took place in Georgia senior centers and participants were a convenience sample (N = 849; mean age = 74; 83% female; 55% white, 44% black, 1% other). Incorporating the components of the Health Belief Model, the 4-month intervention consisted of 16 sessions (about one hour each), eight of which focused on prevention of falls and fractures, and all 16 sessions included physical activity, such as chair exercises. Pre- and post-tests were interviewer-administered and evaluated fall preventive home safety behaviors, intakes of calcium- and vitamin D-rich foods, intakes of calcium- and vitamin D-containing supplements, and 5 modifiable fall- and fracture-related risk factors (low intake of calcium-rich food, non-use of a calcium supplement, non-use of a vitamin D-containing supplement, low physical activity, and fall preventive home safety behaviors). Following the intervention, there were significant (P < 0.01) increases in the intake of calcium- and vitamin D-rich foods (increased by 4 weekly servings), the use of calcium- or vitamin D-containing supplements (8 to 9 percentage-point increases), and following 7 to 8 of the 8 fall preventive behaviors (pre: 35% vs. post: 51%), and decreases in overall modifiable fall- and fracture-related risk factors (e 4 to 5 risk factors: pre: 43% vs. post: 26%). This evaluation provides evidence that this intervention improves several preventive behaviors that are important for decreasing the risk of falls and fractures in older
adults. The intervention materials are available online for use at http://livewellagewell.info/study/materials.htm.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mary Ann Johnson.
Subjects/Keywords: older adults
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Teems, J. (2008). Fall and fracture preventive behaviors increased following a community-based intervention in older adults in Georgia senior centers. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/teems_jennifer_e_200808_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Teems, Jennifer. “Fall and fracture preventive behaviors increased following a community-based intervention in older adults in Georgia senior centers.” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/teems_jennifer_e_200808_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Teems, Jennifer. “Fall and fracture preventive behaviors increased following a community-based intervention in older adults in Georgia senior centers.” 2008. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Teems J. Fall and fracture preventive behaviors increased following a community-based intervention in older adults in Georgia senior centers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2008. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/teems_jennifer_e_200808_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Teems J. Fall and fracture preventive behaviors increased following a community-based intervention in older adults in Georgia senior centers. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2008. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/teems_jennifer_e_200808_ms
University of Georgia
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Catlett, Christina Susann.
Dietary and health characteristics of food insecure older adult senior center participants in
Georgia.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2009, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/catlett_christina_s_200905_ms
► This study compared food insecure (FI) and food secure (FS) older adults from senior centers in all 12 Georgia Area Agencies on Aging (convenience sample,…
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▼ This study compared food insecure (FI) and food secure (FS) older
adults from senior centers in all 12 Georgia Area Agencies on Aging (convenience sample, n = 572, mean age = 75.6, 81.8% female, 66.4% white, 18.2% to 19.8% FI). FI was measured with the Nutrition Screening Initiative and the USDA Six-Item Short Form of the US Household Food Security Survey Module. In bivariate analyses, both FI measures were associated significantly (P < 0.05) with younger age, being black vs. white, using food assistance, diabetes, arthritis, joint pain, and diet (lower vegetable intake and fewer days of the week consumed five or more fruits and vegetables). There is an urgent need to address FI in Georgia senior centers. FI was about three times higher than the national average in older
adults (6.5%, Nord et al., 2008), despite food stamp, food bank and pantry usage and congregate meal participation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mary Ann Johnson.
Subjects/Keywords: Older adults
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Catlett, C. S. (2009). Dietary and health characteristics of food insecure older adult senior center participants in
Georgia. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/catlett_christina_s_200905_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Catlett, Christina Susann. “Dietary and health characteristics of food insecure older adult senior center participants in
Georgia.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/catlett_christina_s_200905_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Catlett, Christina Susann. “Dietary and health characteristics of food insecure older adult senior center participants in
Georgia.” 2009. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Catlett CS. Dietary and health characteristics of food insecure older adult senior center participants in
Georgia. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/catlett_christina_s_200905_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Catlett CS. Dietary and health characteristics of food insecure older adult senior center participants in
Georgia. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/catlett_christina_s_200905_ms
University of Georgia
5.
Bengle, Rebecca Anne.
Food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of community-dwelling, low-income older adults in Georgia.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2009, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bengle_rebecca_a_200908_ms
► This study examined the relationship between food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of low-income older adults in Georgia. This study used data…
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▼ This study examined the relationship between food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of low-income older
adults in Georgia. This study used data from the Georgia Advanced Performance Outcomes Measures Project to evaluate new Older Americans Act Nutrition Program participants and waitlisted people (n = 1000, mean age 75.0 ± 9.1 years, 68.4% women, 25.8% black). Food insecurity was assessed using the modified 6-item USDA Household Food Security Survey Module. Practice of 5 CRN behaviors (e.g., delaying refills, skipping doses) was evaluated. Approximately 49.7% of participants were food insecure, while 44.4% had utilized ≥1 CRN strategy (CRN-P). Those who were food insecure and/or who reported CRN-P were more likely to be black, low-income, younger, and less educated. After controlling for confounders, food insecure participants were 2.9 (95% CI 2.2, 4.0) times more likely to report CRN-P. Improving food security is important for low-income older
adults to promote adherence to recommended prescription regimens.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jung Sun Lee.
Subjects/Keywords: Older adults
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Bengle, R. A. (2009). Food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of community-dwelling, low-income older adults in Georgia. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bengle_rebecca_a_200908_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bengle, Rebecca Anne. “Food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of community-dwelling, low-income older adults in Georgia.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bengle_rebecca_a_200908_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bengle, Rebecca Anne. “Food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of community-dwelling, low-income older adults in Georgia.” 2009. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Bengle RA. Food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of community-dwelling, low-income older adults in Georgia. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bengle_rebecca_a_200908_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Bengle RA. Food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of community-dwelling, low-income older adults in Georgia. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bengle_rebecca_a_200908_ms
University of Georgia
6.
Clune, Alison.
Prevalence and predictors of recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2009, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/clune_alison_l_200908_ms
► This study examined the prevalence and predictors of health professional recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers. Participants…
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▼ This study examined the prevalence and predictors of health professional recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older
adults in Georgia senior centers. Participants were a convenience sample (n=793, mean age 75.9; 82% female; 37% black, 36% overweight, 38% obese) and provided demographic, health, and weight loss recommendation information via interviewer administered questionnaires. Seventy percent of participants met published criteria for weight loss recommendation, and only 36.2% of them received advice to lose weight in the past year. Weight loss recommendation was significantly (p< 0.05) associated with high body mass index (kg/m2), a high waist circumference, self-reported disability, younger age, and urban living. In summary, most individuals who may benefit from weight loss are not receiving advice to lose weight from a health professional. Educational programs for community dwelling older
adults could increase awareness of this problem and improve health-related quality of life.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dorothy B. Hausman.
Subjects/Keywords: Older Adults
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Clune, A. (2009). Prevalence and predictors of recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/clune_alison_l_200908_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Clune, Alison. “Prevalence and predictors of recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/clune_alison_l_200908_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Clune, Alison. “Prevalence and predictors of recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers.” 2009. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Clune A. Prevalence and predictors of recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/clune_alison_l_200908_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Clune A. Prevalence and predictors of recommendations to lose weight in overweight and obese older adults in Georgia senior centers. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2009. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/clune_alison_l_200908_ms
University of Georgia
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Smith, Kendall Denise.
The prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older georgians receiving aging services.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2014, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/smith_kendall_d_201408_ms
► This study examined the prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older Georgians receiving aging services across the state, by county, by Program Service Area…
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▼ This study examined the prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older Georgians receiving aging services across the state, by county, by Program Service Area (PSA), and by residence type. This study used data assessed and derived from the Georgia Aging Information Management Systems (n=48,649, mean age 74.3 ± 11.9 years, 69.7% female, 51.1% white). Food insecurity was assessed using the 6-item Household Food Security Survey Module. Approximately 29% of participants were food insecure, and there was a substantial variation in the prevalence of food insecurity across the state. Northwest Georgia (42.7%) and the Georgia Mountains (38.9%) PSAs showed the highest food insecurity prevalence. Proportions of participants who were living in food deserts were highest in the Southwest Georgia (34.9%) and Southern Crescent (34.6%) PSAs. Understanding the distribution of food insecurity in vulnerable older Georgians could help to better meet their critical needs for food and aging programs and services.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jung Sun Lee.
Subjects/Keywords: Older adults
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Smith, K. D. (2014). The prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older georgians receiving aging services. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/smith_kendall_d_201408_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Smith, Kendall Denise. “The prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older georgians receiving aging services.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/smith_kendall_d_201408_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Smith, Kendall Denise. “The prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older georgians receiving aging services.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Smith KD. The prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older georgians receiving aging services. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/smith_kendall_d_201408_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Smith KD. The prevalence and distribution of food insecurity among older georgians receiving aging services. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2014. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/smith_kendall_d_201408_ms
University of Georgia
8.
Thorne, Sarah Anna.
The influence of piano training on cognitive and neural functioning in older adults.
Degree: MS, Psychology, 2015, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/thorne_sarah_a_201508_ms
► Introduction: This study investigated the effects of a piano training intervention on neural and cognitive functioning in healthy older adults. Method: 20 healthy older adults…
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▼ Introduction: This study investigated the effects of a piano training intervention on neural and cognitive functioning in healthy older
adults. Method: 20 healthy older
adults (age 65-85) who had no prior musical experience were recruited. Participants were either randomized into an experimental group that underwent six months of piano training or into a music listening control group. In order to evaluate the effects of training, behavioral cognition testing and high-density electroencephalography (based on evaluating the mismatch negativity, MMN) were conducted. Results: Between-subjects analyses at six months found that the piano group exhibited better performance on tasks of inhibition and verbal memory. Within subjects analyses revealed that the piano group improved in verbal memory and reasoning. The piano group also had a greater response to pitch changes as reflected by the MMN. Conclusion: Short-term piano training influences verbal memory, executive functioning, and pre-attentive processing of sounds in older
adults.
Advisors/Committee Members: Billy Hammond.
Subjects/Keywords: Older adults
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Thorne, S. A. (2015). The influence of piano training on cognitive and neural functioning in older adults. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/thorne_sarah_a_201508_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thorne, Sarah Anna. “The influence of piano training on cognitive and neural functioning in older adults.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/thorne_sarah_a_201508_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thorne, Sarah Anna. “The influence of piano training on cognitive and neural functioning in older adults.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Thorne SA. The influence of piano training on cognitive and neural functioning in older adults. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/thorne_sarah_a_201508_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Thorne SA. The influence of piano training on cognitive and neural functioning in older adults. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2015. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/thorne_sarah_a_201508_ms
University of Georgia
9.
Goetz, Joy Ruth.
Intake of fruits and vegetables in older adults with and without diabetes.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2007, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/goetz_joy_r_200708_ms
► This study examined differences in knowledge of fruit and vegetable recommendations, intake of fruits and vegetables, and barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption in congregate…
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▼ This study examined differences in knowledge of fruit and vegetable recommendations, intake of fruits and vegetables, and barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption in congregate meal recipient with and without diabetes. Participants were a convenience sample of older
adults (N = 776, mean age = 75, 85 percent female, 45 percent white, 54 percent black) from 39 senior centers throughout Georgia who participated in a nutrition education intervention. The pre-tests included questions about fruit and vegetable consumption at various mealtimes, knowledge of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans fruit and vegetable recommendations, and barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption. Participants with diabetes were likely to be younger, have a higher BMI, and have a lower rating of overall health than participants without diabetes. No difference was found between groups in knowledge of the recommendations or the total daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Those in the diabetes group consumed 0.1 more servings of fruits and vegetables (P = 0.04) and 0.2 more servings of vegetables (P = 0.01) at the evening meal than those in the nondiabetes group. Predictors of low fruit and vegetable intake for those with diabetes included white race, lower education, physical inactivity, lack of knowledge about recommendations, presence of digestive problems, and the perception that eating fruits and vegetables is too much trouble. This indicates that senior center participants have the same degree of knowledge regardless of their diabetes status, but those with diabetes are likely to consume more fruits and vegetables and encounter different barriers to consuming them. Nutrition educators and diabetes educators could use this information to plan future diabetes management programs and community interventions that address barriers specific to older adult populations with and without diabetes.
Advisors/Committee Members: Joan Fischer.
Subjects/Keywords: older adults
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Goetz, J. R. (2007). Intake of fruits and vegetables in older adults with and without diabetes. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/goetz_joy_r_200708_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Goetz, Joy Ruth. “Intake of fruits and vegetables in older adults with and without diabetes.” 2007. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/goetz_joy_r_200708_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Goetz, Joy Ruth. “Intake of fruits and vegetables in older adults with and without diabetes.” 2007. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Goetz JR. Intake of fruits and vegetables in older adults with and without diabetes. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2007. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/goetz_joy_r_200708_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Goetz JR. Intake of fruits and vegetables in older adults with and without diabetes. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2007. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/goetz_joy_r_200708_ms
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Haynes, Leah Justine.
SEXUAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SEXUAL EXCLUSIVITY, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CONDOM USE.
Degree: 2017, Wake Forest University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/82191
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Subjects/Keywords: adults
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Haynes, L. J. (2017). SEXUAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SEXUAL EXCLUSIVITY, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CONDOM USE. (Thesis). Wake Forest University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10339/82191
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Haynes, Leah Justine. “SEXUAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SEXUAL EXCLUSIVITY, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CONDOM USE.” 2017. Thesis, Wake Forest University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10339/82191.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Haynes, Leah Justine. “SEXUAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SEXUAL EXCLUSIVITY, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CONDOM USE.” 2017. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Haynes LJ. SEXUAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SEXUAL EXCLUSIVITY, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CONDOM USE. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/82191.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Haynes LJ. SEXUAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SEXUAL EXCLUSIVITY, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CONDOM USE. [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/82191
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Alberta
11.
Le, Lily.
What’s your ‘sext’ drive? Examining female emerging adults’
experiences of sharing visual sexual content through communication
technologies.
Degree: MEd, Department of Educational Psychology, 2016, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/czp38wc63s
► Sexting describes transmitting sexual material through communication technologies such as cell phones. Despite the commonplace nature of sexting among young people and the popularity of…
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▼ Sexting describes transmitting sexual material through
communication technologies such as cell phones. Despite the
commonplace nature of sexting among young people and the popularity
of the topic in the media, few studies have examined sexting from
the perspectives of young people. This exploratory study examined
three female emerging adults’ lived experiences of sharing visual
sexual content of self through communication technologies.
Participants completed individual interviews with the researcher
regarding their perspectives, motivations, and experiences of
sexting. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was employed and
results were analyzed according to the procedure outlined by Smith,
Flowers, and Larkin (2009). Five themes emerged: (1)
characteristics of relationship, (2) recognizing risk, (3) taking
control, (4) enjoying sexting, and (5) juggling different personal
perspectives. The results are discussed in terms of implications
for sexual health education and mental health
practitioners.
Subjects/Keywords: sexting; emerging adults
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Le, L. (2016). What’s your ‘sext’ drive? Examining female emerging adults’
experiences of sharing visual sexual content through communication
technologies. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/czp38wc63s
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Le, Lily. “What’s your ‘sext’ drive? Examining female emerging adults’
experiences of sharing visual sexual content through communication
technologies.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/czp38wc63s.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Le, Lily. “What’s your ‘sext’ drive? Examining female emerging adults’
experiences of sharing visual sexual content through communication
technologies.” 2016. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Le L. What’s your ‘sext’ drive? Examining female emerging adults’
experiences of sharing visual sexual content through communication
technologies. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/czp38wc63s.
Council of Science Editors:
Le L. What’s your ‘sext’ drive? Examining female emerging adults’
experiences of sharing visual sexual content through communication
technologies. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2016. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/czp38wc63s
University of Alberta
12.
Jivraj, Jamil.
Exploring the involvement of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in developing ASD research.
Degree: MS, Medical Sciences-Paediatrics, 2013, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6682x532p
► Participatory research (PR) is a research approach which involves partnerships between researchers and those affected by the issues under study. These partnerships lead to the…
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▼ Participatory research (PR) is a research approach
which involves partnerships between researchers and those affected
by the issues under study. These partnerships lead to the
production of research that is relevant and applicable to those
involved in the process. Despite the potential value of this
approach, few studies have involved individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other neurodevelopmental disorders in
the development of research. This thesis includes two studies: a
scoping review examining the involvement of individuals with ASD
and other neurodevelopmental disorders in development of research,
and a qualitative study conducted with adults with ASD exploring
their preferred process of ASD research involvement. These studies
revealed different perspectives among researchers and adults with
ASD toward research involvement which need to be resolved in order
to develop genuine partnerships of trust and research
productivity.
Subjects/Keywords: Autism; Adults; Participatory
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Jivraj, J. (2013). Exploring the involvement of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in developing ASD research. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6682x532p
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jivraj, Jamil. “Exploring the involvement of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in developing ASD research.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6682x532p.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jivraj, Jamil. “Exploring the involvement of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in developing ASD research.” 2013. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Jivraj J. Exploring the involvement of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in developing ASD research. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6682x532p.
Council of Science Editors:
Jivraj J. Exploring the involvement of adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) in developing ASD research. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2013. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6682x532p
University of Louisville
13.
McCord, Laneshia Rae'.
Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis.
Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Louisville
URL: 10.18297/etd/939
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https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939
► Over the past thirty years, HIV has become a worldwide epidemic. Given the surge in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV, this sheds…
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▼ Over the past thirty years, HIV has become a worldwide epidemic. Given the surge in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV, this sheds light as a new worry for sexually active older
adults, raising questions about risk behaviors among this group. The issues facing older
adults are three-fold in that they are 1) not identifying themselves as being at risk; 2) not identifying risk behaviors; and 3) are not largely being identified in the public realm as participating in risk behaviors. For these reasons, understanding both environmental and individual factors and their unique influences on HIV risk behaviors among older
adults is very important. A study was undertaken to develop an understanding of the environmental and individual population factors that predict HIV risk behaviors among older
adults using population- based data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and eight state level data sources, guided by Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Utilization (2007). The model investigated the predictive ability of social and environmental factors in addition to individual factors on HIV risk behaviors. Methods: The research design for the study was a multilevel repeated cross-sectional design with a three level nested structure. The software package MLwiN was used to conduct the multilevel analysis using the Deviance Information Criterion (DIC) analytical method to assess the fit of models with Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) estimation. Using a nationally representative sample of 23,950 individuals from 2008 to 2011, nested in 51 states, the trend study allowed for an understanding of the state and individual-level factors that predict participating in HIV risk behaviors. Results: In each step, the model fit improved the DIC statistic. Overall, the results indicated that there were differences between states and their levels of HIV risk behaviors. While HIV risk behaviors decreased from 2008 to 2011, there was significant variation between and within states in the probability of individual HIV risk behaviors. States that had a higher percentage white females, a higher percentage of persons uninsured, a higher percentage of whites with AIDS, a lower percentage of Asians with AIDS, and a lower percentage of Other races with AIDS had a higher probability of individuals participating in HIV risk behaviors. All of the individual predictors of HIV risk behaviors were statistically significant. Conclusion: With the increase in older
adults living with HIV or becoming diagnosed or infected later in life, it is paramount that HIV risk behaviors are examined in this population. Results indicated that states that had more white females, more people who are uninsured, and whites, Asians, and other races living with AIDS were environments that had higher levels of HIV risk behaviors. Recommendations for future research are made, with education, policy, and practice implications discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Faul, Anna.
Subjects/Keywords: HIV; Older adults
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McCord, L. R. (2013). Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
McCord, Laneshia Rae'. “Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed February 28, 2020.
10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
McCord, Laneshia Rae'. “Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis.” 2013. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
McCord LR. Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939.
Council of Science Editors:
McCord LR. Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2013. Available from: 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939
University of Newcastle
14.
Lai, Jun Shi.
Diet and Depression in Community-Dwelling Adults.
Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Newcastle
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1312808
► Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Depression is a highly prevalent mental health disorder that causes severe disability to the individual and results in…
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▼ Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Depression is a highly prevalent mental health disorder that causes severe disability to the individual and results in substantial economic burden. Although depression can be reliably diagnosed and treated, total remission is rarely achieved, and relapses and recurrences are common. Current pharmacological treatments are limited in that they are often associated with severe side effects. Psychological treatments though effective have been shown to be rather costly and require time and commitment. Thus, it is necessary to expand current research to develop universal interventions in relation to mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in addition to treatment delivery. An emerging body of evidence has suggested that nutrition plays an important role in mental health. Earlier research on single nutrients or foods and depression has shown that omega-3 fatty acids or fish, folate, vitamin E or zinc may be associated with a reduced risk of depression. Recent epidemiological evidence suggests that consumption of a healthy dietary pattern may be beneficial for preventing depression. This thesis explores the association of overall diet and depression by pooling together current evidence in a meta-analysis and explore primary cohort data to fill some of the gaps in current literature. Chapter 1 describes the rationale and aims of this research, and provides an overview of the thesis structure linking the published papers to the thesis. The meta-analysis described in Chapter 2 provides a summary of current literature examining the association of overall diet and depression, and synthesised study results using statistical methods. This chapter demonstrated that high intakes of fruits, vegetables, fish and wholegrains are associated with reduced odds of depression (OR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.76, 0.92; P<0.001). However, this finding was largely based on cross-sectional evidence. Thus, the primary research conducted as part of this thesis aims to provide longitudinal evidence supporting the diet-depression relationship. Chapter 3 presents a brief description of the cohort datasets used for subsequent chapters of this thesis (i.e. Chapters 5-7). Chapter 4 describes the validation study of the food frequency questionnaire used in one of the cohort study (Hunter Community Study) from which the data for Chapter 7 was derived. This chapter confirms that the food frequency questionnaire was able to reasonably rank study participants according to their carotenoids and Vitamin E intakes (≥68% of individuals were correctly classified within the same or adjacent quartile), thus Chapter 7 can rely on the dietary data as being accurate. Chapters 5 and 6 examine the temporal association between diet quality and odds of depression: whether higher diet quality is associated with reduced odds of incident depression; and whether changes in diet quality are associated with changes in depressive symptoms. Chapter 5 found that high diet quality was associated with lower odds of incident…
Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Health & Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health.
Subjects/Keywords: diet; depression; adults
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Lai, J. S. (2016). Diet and Depression in Community-Dwelling Adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1312808
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lai, Jun Shi. “Diet and Depression in Community-Dwelling Adults.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Newcastle. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1312808.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lai, Jun Shi. “Diet and Depression in Community-Dwelling Adults.” 2016. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lai JS. Diet and Depression in Community-Dwelling Adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1312808.
Council of Science Editors:
Lai JS. Diet and Depression in Community-Dwelling Adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1312808
University of Exeter
15.
Lambrick, Danielle Marie.
Perceived exertion relationships in adults and children.
Degree: PhD, 2010, University of Exeter
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10036/104918
► The ratings of perceived exertion are commonly employed within both a clinical and exercise setting to quantify, monitor and evaluate an individual’s exercise tolerance and…
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▼ The ratings of perceived exertion are commonly employed within both a clinical and exercise setting to quantify, monitor and evaluate an individual’s exercise tolerance and level of exertion. Recent advances in the area of perceived exertion have led to novel applications in the use of the ratings of perceived exertion scale as a means of predicting an individual’s maximal functional capacity (VO2max) for exercise (Eston, Lamb, Parfitt, & King, 2005; Eston, Faulkner, Mason, & Parfitt, 2006; Eston, Lambrick, Sheppard, & Parfitt, 2008; Faulkner, Parfitt, & Eston, 2007). Yet the utility of such procedures with low-fit individuals or children has received little or no research attention. As such, one aim of this thesis was to assess the efficacy of the ratings of perceived exertion in predicting the VO2max of low-fit men and women, and healthy children. It is often presumed that like adults, a child’s perception of exertion rises linearly with increases in exercise intensity, despite a limited amount research suggesting otherwise. Moreover, there is a lack of empirical evidence to suggest that children regulate their power output during a closed-loop exercise task in order to complete a given distance in the fastest time possible. Therefore, a further aim of this thesis was to explore the nature of the perceptual responses of young children across differing modes of exercise, and to examine whether children employ pacing strategies during running. In relation to this latter aim, it was of particular interest to explore pacing in relation to the ratings of perceived exertion during running, as the ratings of perceived exertion have been proposed as a key component of such a regulatory system during exercise (Tucker, 2009). This thesis comprises a qualitative review of relevant literature, and six study chapters which were borne out of five empirical studies. The findings of studies 1 and 2 (chapters 3 & 4, respectively) support the utility of the ratings of perceived exertion to estimate VO2max in low-fit men and women, during cycle ergometry exercise. Importantly, this has been shown from a single exercise test at a low-moderate exercise intensity, during either a step-incremental (study 1) or ramp-incremental (study 2) protocol. Studies 3 and 4 (chapters 5 & 6, respectively) provide evidence to suggest that a child’s perception of exertion may rise linearly or curvilinearly in relation to increasing work, during either cycle ergometry or treadmill exercise. These studies support the utility of a unique, curvilinear, paediatric ratings of perceived exertion scale in obtaining accurate exertional responses from young children, across differing modes of exercise. In contrast to studies 1 and 2, study 5 (chapter 7) suggests that the novel means of predicting maximal functional capacity from submaximal ratings of perceived exertion in adults is inaccurate with young children. This was particularly evident in the low intraclass correlation coefficients and wide limits of agreement obtained between measured- and predicted…
Subjects/Keywords: 612; Perceived Exertion : Adults : Children
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Lambrick, D. M. (2010). Perceived exertion relationships in adults and children. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Exeter. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10036/104918
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lambrick, Danielle Marie. “Perceived exertion relationships in adults and children.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Exeter. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10036/104918.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lambrick, Danielle Marie. “Perceived exertion relationships in adults and children.” 2010. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lambrick DM. Perceived exertion relationships in adults and children. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Exeter; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10036/104918.
Council of Science Editors:
Lambrick DM. Perceived exertion relationships in adults and children. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Exeter; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10036/104918
University of Alberta
16.
Lee, Sungeun.
Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and
older adults.
Degree: MS, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2010, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c
► Maintaining balance is controlled by two different processes: feedforward and feedback control. Feed-forward control is used prior to performing voluntary movements whereas feedback control is…
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▼ Maintaining balance is controlled by two different
processes: feedforward and feedback control. Feed-forward control
is used prior to performing voluntary movements whereas feedback
control is used to correct for unexpected perturbations. Studies
suggested that age-related changes in postural responses may
contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults. To address
whether Tai Chi training can induce improved patterns of
feed-forward control, voluntary arm elevations during standing were
performed. Compared to age-matched controls, smaller displacements
of the center of pressure were found among older adults who
practice Tai Chi. This may suggest adapted feed-forward control
induced by training. To investigate feedback control, perturbations
were applied while walking with various arm constraints.
Context-dependent modulation in response amplitude was found with
changing levels of postural threat in older adults, comparable to
young adults. Delayed onset latencies and frequent inhibition of
Soleus may suggest less effective balance strategies employed in
older adults, and an increased risk of falling.
Subjects/Keywords: Older Adults; Walking; Balance; Standing
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Lee, S. (2010). Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and
older adults. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lee, Sungeun. “Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and
older adults.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lee, Sungeun. “Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and
older adults.” 2010. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lee S. Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and
older adults. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c.
Council of Science Editors:
Lee S. Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and
older adults. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c
University of Alberta
17.
Winton, Laura J.
Young Adults Reading Crossmedia Fiction.
Degree: Master of Library and Information Studies, School of Library and Information Studies, 2012, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/w6634392c
► This study examines the reading practices of 14 young adults in relation to crossmedia fiction, stories that have been adapted across a variety of media…
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▼ This study examines the reading practices of 14 young
adults in relation to crossmedia fiction, stories that have been
adapted across a variety of media formats. In-person interviews
were conducted with the goal of exploring how these young people
selected, approached, experienced and enjoyed a variety of
crossmedia stories. Findings suggest three important considerations
for scholars in the areas of education, literacy studies, and
library and information studies: (1) despite a significant body of
literature suggesting that young people increasingly demand and
seek out opportunities to participate in in their favourite
storyworlds, youth remain very interested in opportunities for
spectatorship, but this does not imply passivity; rather, (2) young
people make active and informed choices in relation to crossmedia
texts, and (3) the choices teens make, the experiences they seek,
and the reasons they engage with crossmedia stories are diverse and
refuse generalization.
Subjects/Keywords: young adults; reading practices; crossmedia
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Winton, L. J. (2012). Young Adults Reading Crossmedia Fiction. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/w6634392c
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Winton, Laura J. “Young Adults Reading Crossmedia Fiction.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/w6634392c.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Winton, Laura J. “Young Adults Reading Crossmedia Fiction.” 2012. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Winton LJ. Young Adults Reading Crossmedia Fiction. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/w6634392c.
Council of Science Editors:
Winton LJ. Young Adults Reading Crossmedia Fiction. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/w6634392c
Texas A&M University
18.
Lin, Szu-Hsuan.
Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes.
Degree: 2015, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656
► With every generation living longer than the last, and the baby boomer generation (one of the largest generations in US history) starting to reach age…
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▼ With every generation living longer than the last, and the baby boomer generation (one of the largest generations in US history) starting to reach age 65, the demographics of the United States (U.S.) is aging. Older
adults are one of the fastest growing segments of the United States population. In 2011, thirteen percent of all people in the U.S. were over the age of 65, and this population is projected to represent almost one quarter of the total US population by 2060. With advanced age and an increased prevalence of chronic illness and disabilities, the older
adults? population will require routine health care services to improve and maintain optimal health. Enhancing and maintaining the health of older
adults is key to reducing cost and disease burden in the United States.
Thus, with the goal of improving the health, function, and quality of life of older
adults, the Health People 2020 proposed numerous objectives targeting the use of preventive services and long-term services and supports. This dissertation consists of three related components; each of which will broaden the understanding of the use of health care services among community-dwelling older
adults. The first study examines the association between psychological distress and the utilization of United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on preventive care services among community-dwelling older
adults. The study uses the 2011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) for analysis, and the results show that community-dwelling older
adults with psychological distress were less likely to use one, but not all, of the recommended preventive health services. The second study examines the healthcare cost associated with sensory difficulties. Sensory difficulties are common among older
adults, and the prevalence is shown to increase with age. Using five MEPS panel data, the results show that community-dwelling older
adults with sensory difficulties have higher utilization of office-based visits, emergency room visits, and prescription medications, and higher spending on office-based visits. Using the two most recent 2000 and 2007 National Home and Hospice Care Survey (NHHCS) data, the third study investigates the change in home health care utilization among community-dwelling older
adults since the Supreme Court?s 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. ruling, which indicated that states should ensure that persons with disabilities are treated in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. The findings suggest significant changes in patient characteristics, functional status, and service utilized.
This research improves the understanding of the healthcare cost and health services utilization of community-dwelling older
adults. The research findings suggest that there are still unmet health care needs that can be provided to older
adults living in the community.
Advisors/Committee Members: McMaughan, Darcy K (advisor), Ohsfeldt, Robert (committee member), Kash, Bita (committee member), DeSalvo, Bethany (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: community-dwelling older adults; disabilities
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Lin, S. (2015). Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lin, Szu-Hsuan. “Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes.” 2015. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lin, Szu-Hsuan. “Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lin S. Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lin S. Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Laurentian University
19.
Serresse, Suzanne.
The effect of a six-week whole body vibration training protocol on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults
.
Degree: 2014, Laurentian University
URL: https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2204
► Whole body vibration (WBV) training is a relatively new training technique and is considered low intensity as it elicits non-voluntary muscle contractions generated by mechanical…
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▼ Whole body vibration (WBV) training is a relatively new training technique and is considered low intensity as it elicits non-voluntary muscle contractions generated by mechanical vibrations. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a 6-week WBV training paradigm on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults. We hypothesized that WBV would increase fat free mass as well as leg power and strength, decrease the fatigue index of the lower limbs during the Wingate test, increase fatigue resistance, improve neuromuscular efficiency and decrease fatigue perception in overweight young female adults.
Participants (n=24) were overweight young female adults (body fat percentage 30-35) between the ages of 20 and 40 and were randomized into 2 groups; control group (CON; n=10) or whole body vibration group (VIB; n=14). This study consisted of six weeks of training and four testing sessions: 2 before (sessions 1 & 2) and 2 following (sessions 3 & 4) the training regimen. During testing sessions 1 and 3, the basal metabolic rate, body composition, leg power (Wingate), elasticity index (EI), squat and countermovement jumps and fatigue perception (questionnaires) were assessed for all subjects. Isokinetic tests to measure strength and muscle fatigue tests were performed during testing sessions 2 and 4. The training protocol lasted 6 weeks and exercises were performed 3 times a week. Sessions lasted 30 minutes and entailed 15 sets of 1-minute exercises followed by 1-minute rest intervals. One set consisted of 15 controlled and timed squats (15 flexion and extension per minute). The VIB group performed their exercises on the power Plate® pro 6. Vertical vibration amplitude settings were kept on low (2mm) throughout the entire 6 weeks and set at a frequency of 30Hz for weeks 1-3 and increased to 35Hz for weeks 4-6. The CON group performed the same exercises without vibration.
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The results revealed that a 6-week WBV training regimen had no effect on body composition or basal metabolic rate. WBV training did not affect EI as evidenced by similar squat jump and countermovement jump measures for both the CON and VIB groups. WBV training had no effect on leg power as measured using the Wingate ergocycle. The Wingate test did show a decrease in the fatigue index for both groups (p˂0.05). Unexpectedly, a decrease in strength was found in extension phase during the eccentric contractions (120°/s) and flexion phase during concentric contractions (120°/s and 180°/s). As there were no changes in fat free mass, it seems that the reduction in strength was due to central changes. The fatigue rate represented by regression slopes showed that the VIB group was more fatigue resistant post training compared to the CON group. Fatigue perception as measured using a multidimensional approach with questionnaires (FSS, MFI and SHARP) revealed no changes in fatigability for either group.
To conclude, this study demonstrated that WBV training in overweight young female adults had minimal effects on the physical…
Subjects/Keywords: Young female adults;
Overweight;
Training
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Serresse, S. (2014). The effect of a six-week whole body vibration training protocol on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults
. (Thesis). Laurentian University. Retrieved from https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2204
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Serresse, Suzanne. “The effect of a six-week whole body vibration training protocol on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults
.” 2014. Thesis, Laurentian University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2204.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Serresse, Suzanne. “The effect of a six-week whole body vibration training protocol on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults
.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Serresse S. The effect of a six-week whole body vibration training protocol on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Laurentian University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2204.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Serresse S. The effect of a six-week whole body vibration training protocol on the physical capacities and fatigability of overweight young female adults
. [Thesis]. Laurentian University; 2014. Available from: https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2204
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
20.
Tomlin, Kathyleen M.
The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults.
Degree: PhD, Counseling, 2016, Oregon State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59560
► The illicit use of opioids among young adults (18–25) has resulted in an increase of clients needing substance abuse treatment. Treatment programs are struggling to…
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▼ The illicit use of opioids among young
adults (18–25) has resulted in an increase of clients needing substance abuse treatment. Treatment programs are struggling to keep up with the influx of these young
adults. Traditional models of care have some impact; however, there are not enough treatment centers that can address the young adult treatment needs, and the treatment community has been challenged to find developmentally appropriate care for this age range. Additionally, clients who enter into care often struggle with a negative self-concept due to feelings of shame and guilt resulting from their addiction. Many have resorted to intravenous heroin use to manage the effects and cost of their daily habit. The purpose of this study was to combine existing research-based treatment with interventions designed to increase self-compassion. The study enlisted young adult clients entering a medically managed suboxone treatment program within a large metropolitan health maintenance organization (HMO). After an initial assessment, participants attended an intake session to determine whether they met the inclusion criteria to enter the study. Once accepted into the study, patients were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: (a) three sessions of treatment-as-usual or (b) three sessions of treatment-as-usual with a focus on self-compassion. Treatment fidelity was examined and confirmed. ANCOVA was used to analyze data within the two groups related to the frequency of change talk. Independent t-tests were used to analyze data from the two groups related to client satisfaction. Results of the study indicated no significant difference between the two groups on both measures. Finally, a series of open-ended questions was asked at the last session of the study to identify common themes regarding client involvement in the self-compassion arm of the study to compare with the control group. The top three primary themes between the two treatment groups were a preference for (a) individual counseling (14/17), (b) structure (13/17), and (c) increased frequency of the program (11/17). The theme that emerged of a preference for individual treatments by the young
adults in this study stands in contrast to treatment programs that focus on group-level interventions. A somewhat surprising finding was the willingness to attend more frequently; however, the type of frequency (more than once per week or weekly over a longer period of time) would need to be explored further. Finally, having a supportive place to go to stay out of trouble from temptations to use or hang around using peers was mentioned as important. Addressing unmet or delayed developmental needs for help with job skills, getting help with finishing or continuing their education, finding sober housing, meeting new friends, working on renewing family relationships, and learning how to manage finances are important skills that are often missing with this population. Having a safe place to go that focuses on these important life skills where the clients are…
Advisors/Committee Members: Dykeman, Cass (advisor), McCarty, Dennis (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Young; Young adults – Drug use
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Tomlin, K. M. (2016). The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59560
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tomlin, Kathyleen M. “The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59560.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tomlin, Kathyleen M. “The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults.” 2016. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Tomlin KM. The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59560.
Council of Science Editors:
Tomlin KM. The Impact of Focusing on Self-Compassion Skills Training on the Frequency of Change Talk and Client Satisfaction Among Opioid-Dependent Young Adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59560
University of Rochester
21.
Abayon, Maricelle.
Diabetes and Dental Caries Prevalence: Is there an
association?.
Degree: MS, 2009, University of Rochester
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/8132
► Increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus, along with its co-morbidities, in the population has made it an important public health issue. While the relationship between diabetes…
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▼ Increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus, along
with its co-morbidities, in the population has made it an important
public health issue. While the relationship between diabetes
mellitus and periodontal disease has been previously established,
the relationship between diabetes mellitus and dental caries
prevalence is less clear. People with diabetes mellitus appear to
have predisposing factors that may place them at an increased risk
for dental caries. In addition, people with diabetes may also be
more prone to infections, including dental abscesses that result
from progressive dental caries. Using data from a
nationally-representative sample of adults 20 years and older in
the U.S. from the 2003-2004 cycle of the National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey, the presence of a potential
association between diabetes mellitus and prevalence of severe
dental caries (DMFS ≥101, DFS percentage ≥ 60), prevalence of at
least one root surface caries or filling (DFS-R present), and
prevalence of severe untreated caries (DS ≥4), was explored in this
study. Crude bivariate analyses showed statistically significant
associations between DMFS (p < 0.0001), DFS percentage
(p=0.0033), and DFS-R (p=0.0004). However, no significant
associations were evident after multi-variable logistic regression
analyses for any of the four outcomes. Other covariates remained
significantly associated, such as age, gingival recession, current
health status, and smoking status. Therefore, these factors may be
useful as predictors of sub-optimal dental health.
Subjects/Keywords: Diabetes; Dental Caries; Adults
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Abayon, M. (2009). Diabetes and Dental Caries Prevalence: Is there an
association?. (Masters Thesis). University of Rochester. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1802/8132
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Abayon, Maricelle. “Diabetes and Dental Caries Prevalence: Is there an
association?.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Rochester. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1802/8132.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Abayon, Maricelle. “Diabetes and Dental Caries Prevalence: Is there an
association?.” 2009. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Abayon M. Diabetes and Dental Caries Prevalence: Is there an
association?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Rochester; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/8132.
Council of Science Editors:
Abayon M. Diabetes and Dental Caries Prevalence: Is there an
association?. [Masters Thesis]. University of Rochester; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/8132
University of Rochester
22.
Glose, Susan M.
An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives
During Hospitalization.
Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Rochester
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439
► The primary dataset that was the source of data used in this descriptive study was from a large clinical trial of the CARE intervention to…
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▼ The primary dataset that was the source of data
used in this descriptive study was from a large clinical trial of
the CARE intervention to improve outcomes of hospitalized older
adults and their family caregivers (Li et al., 2012). Family
caregiver-patient dyads that were randomized into the intervention
group (n=202) received a two-session empowerment-education program
designed to help family caregivers select, from among a variety of
identified care actions, those they believed they could perform and
would most like to focus upon. Family caregivers used the Family
Preferences Index (FPRI) to indicate care actions they wished to
perform while the relative was in the hospital. Family members
completed the Family Care Actions Index (FCAI) to indicate care
actions they actually performed while the relative was in the
hospital. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to examine
those care actions that were reported as actually performed for the
hospitalized older adults by family caregivers receiving the CARE
intervention and those receiving the attention-control
intervention. Patterns of care giving, within and across the
context of the following three identified care action dimensions of
Li et als.’ (2000) family care actions typology were explored: (a)
providing care to the patient, (b) working together with the health
care team, and (c) taking care of self. Also explored were
relationships between caregivers’ reported care actions and
expressed preferences, and characteristics, including relationship
(spouse or non-spouse), and perceived closeness with the older
relative, as measured by Stewart and Archbold’s (1994) Mutuality
Scale. Analysis of data that were collected during and after the
older relatives’ hospital stays from 293 family caregivers
indicated that (a) family caregivers
provided similar proportions
of care in two dimensions of the typology - providing care to the
patient and working together with the health care team, (b) spouses
provided similar amounts, but different types of care, compared to
non-spouses, (c) family caregivers who provided more direct care
actions for their relatives reported higher levels of closeness,
(d) the majority of family caregivers wanted to participate in many
care giving activities during the hospitalization, and (e) family
caregivers who provided more care perceived a higher level of staff
encouragement to participate in care. While it was assumed that
many family caregivers continue their care giving role during the
hospitalization of an older relative, these findings extend our
understanding of the scope and variety of care actions performed.
Additionally, attention to relationships between caregivers and
their relatives will be helpful in determining the level of support
and guidance family caregivers might need. Nurses are in a position
to assess family caregiver preferences for participation, and to
implement strategies that consciously include family caregivers in
the care process. Tapping into family caregiver preferences and
inclinations for participation in…
Subjects/Keywords: Older adults; Hospitalization; Family care
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Glose, S. M. (2014). An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives
During Hospitalization. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Rochester. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Glose, Susan M. “An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives
During Hospitalization.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rochester. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Glose, Susan M. “An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives
During Hospitalization.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Glose SM. An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives
During Hospitalization. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439.
Council of Science Editors:
Glose SM. An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives
During Hospitalization. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439
University of Florida
23.
Menn, Mindy Alison.
Distracted Driving among Young Adults.
Degree: PhD, Health and Human Performance - Health Education and Behavior, 2014, University of Florida
URL: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0047493
► Distracted driving is a dangerous yet prevalent practice in the United States. While drivers have been prone to distraction since the invention of the automobile,…
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▼ Distracted driving is a dangerous yet prevalent practice in the United States. While drivers have been prone to distraction since the invention of the automobile, the increased presence of portable electronic devices has provided more convenient and tempting distractions than ever before. Cell phone use while driving and texting while driving are considered more dangerous than other driver distractions such as eating, drinking, or conversing with passengers. To date, policy legislation has not been widely effective in reducing instances of driver distraction in young
adults. Therefore, researchers are attempting to identify individual level demographic and psychosocial predictors of distracted driving among young
adults who are at higher risk of distraction and associated motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Advisors/Committee Members: CHANEY,JERRY DON,JR (committee chair), STELLEFSON,MICHAEL L (committee member), PIGG,ROBERT M,JR (committee member), DODD,VIRGINIA JONES (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: adults – distraction – driving – inattention – safety
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Menn, M. A. (2014). Distracted Driving among Young Adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0047493
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Menn, Mindy Alison. “Distracted Driving among Young Adults.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0047493.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Menn, Mindy Alison. “Distracted Driving among Young Adults.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Menn MA. Distracted Driving among Young Adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0047493.
Council of Science Editors:
Menn MA. Distracted Driving among Young Adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2014. Available from: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0047493
University of Southern California
24.
Allem, Jon-Patrick.
Role transitions, past life events, and their associations
with multiple categories of substance use among emerging
adults.
Degree: PhD, Preventive Medicine (Health Behavior), 2015, University of Southern California
URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/554439/rec/5644
► In emerging adulthood (18 to 25), in industrialized societies, young people experience life transitions, and have the time to explore and develop. Instability in emerging…
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▼ In emerging adulthood (18 to 25), in industrialized
societies, young people experience life transitions, and have the
time to explore and develop. Instability in emerging adulthood from
changing residences, romantic relationships, school, and work has
been hypothesized to increase rates of substance use among young
people. Disruption of daily life may lead to anxiety, stress and
sadness, which could ultimately lead to substance use as a form of
self-medication. The aims of the present dissertation are in part
based on testing hypotheses revolving around how disruption of
daily life is associated with various kinds of substance use in
emerging adulthood. Study1 builds on the growing body of research
that has suggested that specific role transitions are associated
with substance use among emerging
adults. This study describes the
current methodological limitations commonly found in this
literature, and demonstrates a way to overcome such limitations by
applying a novel matching method to longitudinal data. Study #2
explores whether or not emerging
adults who experienced trauma in
childhood engage in substance use as maladaptive coping strategy in
order to avoid negative emotions. Taken together, Study #1 and
Study #2 have the ability to demonstrate which specific life events
(both past and present) are associated with substance use among
emerging
adults. Study #3 extends the research on role transitions
and other characteristics of emerging adulthood to the use of
electronic cigarettes. Given the growing popularity of this
emerging tobacco product, exploring how role transitions are
associated with e-cigarettes is a natural progression for research
focused on emerging
adults. Collectively, Study #1, #2, and #3
build on the literature focusing on emerging
adults and substance
use in general, and specifically build on the literature that
suggests substance use starts and increases after disruption of
daily life in emerging adulthood.
Advisors/Committee Members: Unger, Jennifer B. (Committee Chair), Sussman, Steven (Committee Member), Baezconde-Garbanati, Lourdes (Committee Member).
Subjects/Keywords: emerging adults; substance use
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Allem, J. (2015). Role transitions, past life events, and their associations
with multiple categories of substance use among emerging
adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/554439/rec/5644
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Allem, Jon-Patrick. “Role transitions, past life events, and their associations
with multiple categories of substance use among emerging
adults.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/554439/rec/5644.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Allem, Jon-Patrick. “Role transitions, past life events, and their associations
with multiple categories of substance use among emerging
adults.” 2015. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Allem J. Role transitions, past life events, and their associations
with multiple categories of substance use among emerging
adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/554439/rec/5644.
Council of Science Editors:
Allem J. Role transitions, past life events, and their associations
with multiple categories of substance use among emerging
adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2015. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/554439/rec/5644
Addis Ababa University
25.
Senper, Elias.
Parenting Styles, Some Selected Socio Demographic Variables And Theattitude Of Young Adults Towards Marriage In Some Private Colleges Of Addis Ababa
.
Degree: 2014, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7221
► The average age at which young adults are getting married has been slowly increasing over the last four decades. A variety of reasons have been…
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▼ The average age at which young
adults are getting married has been slowly increasing over the last four decades. A variety of reasons have been proposed to explain why different people may have different attitudes toward marriage; however a few stick out in particular. Attitudes toward marriage in young
adults have been shown to differ between the children of married parents and divorced parents as well as between young
adults who were brought up from different parenting styles. The present study seeks to determine if young
adults differ in their attitude towards marriage as a function of their parent’s marital status and by the way they were raised. Possible mediator of the relationship between parenting styles and marriage attitudes is also explored, namely religiosity. The data on demographic characteristics, parenting styles and marital attitudes were collected through a likert type questionnaire from a sample of 80 (40 females and 40 males) post graduate fist year students selected randomly from Unity university and Sri-Sai College. Pilot study was conducted on 20 students from both colleges and reliability was tested through a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.765. Pearson Product Moment correlation, Independent t-test and one way ANOVA were employed to analyze the data. As a result it was found that parenting styles and the attitude toward marriage has indeed a positive correlation, though it was a weak correlation. This study also found that there is no statistical difference between male and female on their attitude towards marriage.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ayele Meshesha (Dr.) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Adults are Getting Married
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Senper, E. (2014). Parenting Styles, Some Selected Socio Demographic Variables And Theattitude Of Young Adults Towards Marriage In Some Private Colleges Of Addis Ababa
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7221
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Senper, Elias. “Parenting Styles, Some Selected Socio Demographic Variables And Theattitude Of Young Adults Towards Marriage In Some Private Colleges Of Addis Ababa
.” 2014. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7221.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Senper, Elias. “Parenting Styles, Some Selected Socio Demographic Variables And Theattitude Of Young Adults Towards Marriage In Some Private Colleges Of Addis Ababa
.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Senper E. Parenting Styles, Some Selected Socio Demographic Variables And Theattitude Of Young Adults Towards Marriage In Some Private Colleges Of Addis Ababa
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7221.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Senper E. Parenting Styles, Some Selected Socio Demographic Variables And Theattitude Of Young Adults Towards Marriage In Some Private Colleges Of Addis Ababa
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7221
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Zambia
26.
Mujajati, Aaron D.
The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
.
Degree: 2014, University of Zambia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3375
► Background:Amphotericin-B deoxycholate is an essential agent in the management of cryptococcal meningitis. Despite its proven antifungal potency it has several untoward side effects which include…
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▼ Background:Amphotericin-B deoxycholate is an essential agent in the management of cryptococcal meningitis. Despite its proven antifungal potency it has several untoward side effects which include renal failure, hypomagnesaemia, hypokalaemia, phlebitis and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Hypomagnesaemia is an important but under diagnosed electrolyte abnormality in patients on Amphotericin-B therapy. The effects of hypomagnesaemia on mortality and morbidity in critically ill patients are well documented.In clinical practice, when patients are receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of cryptococcal meningitis, routine monitoring of serum potassium and creatinine are advocated for but with little to no emphasis on magnesium. Therefore, this study was carried out on HIV infected patients with cryptococcal meningitis, who were treated with amphotericin-B at the University Teaching Hospital in order to determine the incidence of hypomagnesaemia if any. Methods Design: Observational Cohort study. Setting: University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, Zambia.Data Collection and Analysis: 54 HIV infected patients with cryptococcal meningitis and scheduled to receive Amphotericin-B therapy were enrolled and each was followed up prospectively for 14 days. Baseline and follow-up (day 14) data which included sociodemographic characteristics, drug history, co-morbidities vital signs, Glasgow Coma Score (GCS), Karnofsky Score, serum creatinine, urea, magnesium, potassium, sodium and haemoglobin were collected. Statistical software STATA version 12.0 was used to analyse the data. The incidence of hypomagnesaemia was calculated using Binomial exact methods. A conditional logistic regression was used to estimate the unadjusted and adjusted odds ratio of hypomagnesaemia for various variables. Results We recruited fifty-four participants out of which thirty-three (n=33) were male and twenty-one (n=21) were female. The baseline prevalence of hypomagnesaemia was 40.7% and 96.8% after 14 days of Amphotericin-B therapy. CD4 count, NSAID use and rise in creatinine were associated with hypomagnesaemia. However, there was no
significant association with alcohol, chronic diarrhea, HAART use and anaemia. The
incidence of hypomagnesaemia after 14 days of Amphotericin-B therapy was 97 per 100 person days (95 % CI: 84, 99). We did not find correlation between serum magnesium and potassium (R2 = 0.025). All-cause mortality was 25% but the odds of death in those who were hypomagnesaemic were low OR= 0.95 (95% CI: 0.93, 0.96).Conclusion The baseline prevalence and Incidence of hypomagnesaemia after 14 days of Amphotericin-B therapy were high. Therefore, routine magnesium testing, monitoring and supplementation should be considered in HIV infected patients who are treated with Amphotericin-B. The study was inconclusive on the use of potassium levels as a surrogate marker for hypomagnesaemia because there was no correlation between serum magnesium and potassium.
Subjects/Keywords: Hypomagnesaemia in Adults;
Cryptococcal Menigitis
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Mujajati, A. D. (2014). The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
. (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3375
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mujajati, Aaron D. “The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
.” 2014. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3375.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mujajati, Aaron D. “The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mujajati AD. The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3375.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mujajati AD. The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
. [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3375
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Alberta
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Yoshino, Satomi.
Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada.
Degree: PhD, Department of Human Ecology, 2011, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r
► With population aging, the ethnic diversity among older adults in Canada is of great significance as the main source of immigrants to Canada has shifted…
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▼ With population aging, the ethnic diversity among
older adults in Canada is of great significance as the main source
of immigrants to Canada has shifted from Europe to Asia, Africa,
and the Middle East. Researchers have pointed out the need to use
an ethnno-cultural lens in order to address social and health
inequalities. Ethnic diversity and multiculturalism in Canadian
society highlight the importance of understanding needs of
ethnically diverse older adults and their caregivers to prevent
marginalzation of certain groups of older adults. While prior
research confirms that there are ethnic differences in beliefs
about and attitudes toward family caregiving for older adults,
there appeared to be a lack of evidence about ethnic variations in
actual caregiving behaviors. The objective of this research is to
increase understanding about ethnicity and care in Canada through
an examination of ethnic variations in the family and friend care
context and in access to health services. The data used for this
study were from Statistics Canada’s 2002 General Social Survey on
Aging and Social Support linked with selected modules of the 2001
Canadian Community Health Survey. The statistical analyses included
multinomial logistic regression, logistic regression, and Tobit
models. Overall, findings from this research pointed out that
regardless of ethnicity, family and friend caregivers manage care
responsibilities among a small number of care network members.
Ethnicity was not a strong predictor of care network types, but it
influenced the interface between family and friend care and formal
care as well as the use of health services. Findings indicated that
there may be ethnic-specific social capital that cannot be
explained by care network structure, which influenced older adults’
use of health services. These findings point to the need for
futrther research to better understand ethnicity and social capital
for caregiving. As well, the findings of this research highlight
the need for enhancing support for family and friend caregivers. As
the Canadian population continues to age, public programs to help
sustain their care networks are crucial, particularly as many older
adults have only a few people who provide care to
them.
Subjects/Keywords: Caregiving; Ethnicity; Older adults
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Yoshino, S. (2011). Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yoshino, Satomi. “Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yoshino, Satomi. “Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada.” 2011. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Yoshino S. Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r.
Council of Science Editors:
Yoshino S. Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r
Universiteit Utrecht
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Nouwens, Suzan.
An Investigation into Categorical Perception in adult Dyslexics.
Degree: 2008, Universiteit Utrecht
URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/30019
► This study is part of a still running research project named ‘Clarifying the speech perception deficit in dyslexic children’ of Hazan, Rosen and Messaoud-Galusi (2007-2008)…
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▼ This study is part of a still running research project named ‘Clarifying the speech perception deficit in dyslexic children’ of Hazan, Rosen and Messaoud-Galusi (2007-2008) at University College London. The main aim of this study is to investigate categorical perception in dyslexic
adults. More specifically, 10 dyslexic
adults and 14 non-dyslexic
adults (the control group) were submitted to an identification task and three discrimination tasks to assess within- and between-category perception on a /bi/-/pi/ continuum. There turned out to be no differences in categorical perception between groups, indicating that the underlying cause of problems associated with dyslexia in
adults is not due to a deficit in categorical perception. Both had a higher sensitivity to between-category discrimination than within-category discrimination. Noise conditions were added to the tasks to measure the effect of noise on Categorical Perception. Results showed that noise affected the identification task. The effect of noise on the discrimination tasks is still unclear. The extent of the effect of noise was equal for the two groups.
Advisors/Committee Members: Schouten, Bert.
Subjects/Keywords: Letteren; categorical perception; dyslexia; adults
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Nouwens, S. (2008). An Investigation into Categorical Perception in adult Dyslexics. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/30019
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Nouwens, Suzan. “An Investigation into Categorical Perception in adult Dyslexics.” 2008. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/30019.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nouwens, Suzan. “An Investigation into Categorical Perception in adult Dyslexics.” 2008. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Nouwens S. An Investigation into Categorical Perception in adult Dyslexics. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2008. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/30019.
Council of Science Editors:
Nouwens S. An Investigation into Categorical Perception in adult Dyslexics. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2008. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/30019
Humboldt State University
29.
MacQueen, Debra.
Transportation for older adults in rural areas.
Degree: 2013, Humboldt State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518
► This project focused on transportation for older adults in unincorporated areas with particular attention given to Ridgewood Heights in Humboldt County, CA. for older adults.…
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▼ This project focused on transportation for older
adults in unincorporated areas with
particular attention given to Ridgewood Heights in Humboldt County, CA. for older
adults. The research looked at current transportation for older
adults such as public
transportation and paratransit services such as Dial-A-Ride. This researcher interviewed
older
adults residing in Ridgewood Heights to assess their current means of transportation
and mobility. Local meetings that have occurred regarding transportation and the
interviews of those who are involved in public transport are considered in this text. This
project begins a conversation about local transportation for older
adults in rural and
unincorporated areas to discuss present services and research new venues of providing
transportation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Swartz, Ronald.
Subjects/Keywords: Transportation; Older adults; Services; Rural
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MacQueen, D. (2013). Transportation for older adults in rural areas. (Thesis). Humboldt State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
MacQueen, Debra. “Transportation for older adults in rural areas.” 2013. Thesis, Humboldt State University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
MacQueen, Debra. “Transportation for older adults in rural areas.” 2013. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
MacQueen D. Transportation for older adults in rural areas. [Internet] [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
MacQueen D. Transportation for older adults in rural areas. [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Penn State University
30.
Mcghan, Gwen E.
Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family
Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults.
Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2014, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539
► Background: Outcomes for family caregivers is an important topic given the aging population, as providing care to a loved one, particularly an older adult, has…
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▼ Background: Outcomes for family caregivers is an
important topic given the aging population, as providing care to a
loved one, particularly an older adult, has become a common
occurrence. With the growing numbers of people requiring care,
family members are increasingly filling the caregiving role.
Caregiving experiences can range from those that are relatively
easy to manage to those that are burdensome and cause caregiver
strain. Caregivers with the heaviest responsibilities are
vulnerable to risks such as a decline in mental or physical health.
Recent research has begun to address the positive aspects of
caregiving including improved well-being and health benefits. What
is less well known is how resources, both utilization and
perception of adequacy, in the caregiving role may support the
family caregiver in providing care to a community dwelling older
adult. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if
resource utilization and family caregivers’ perception of resource
adequacy are associated with caregiver strain and satisfaction,
specifically if caregiver outcomes are moderated by resource
utilization and adequacy. Methods: To examine caregiver outcomes
and the association of resources with those outcomes, a secondary
analysis of data from the Informal Caregiver Survey was conducted.
Bivariate analysis and hierarchical regression models were used to
examine the relationship between caregiving demands and caregiver
outcomes of satisfaction and strain. Hierarchical regression with
moderation was used to examine if resource utilization and
perceptions of resource adequacy moderate the relationship between
caregiving demands and caregiver satisfaction and strain. Results:
A significant positive relationship was found between caregiving
demands and caregiver strain, suggesting that as caregiving demands
increase levels of caregiver strain do as well. The utilization of
formal resources also has a positive relationship with caregiver
strain indicating that as resource utilization increases so do
levels of caregiver strain. Social support was found to have a
positive relationship with caregiver satisfaction and a negative
relationship with caregiver strain indicating that perceived levels
of higher social support are associated with higher levels of
caregiver satisfaction and lower levels of caregiver strain. Family
support was found to have a positive relationship with caregiver
strain, indicating that as levels of family support increase so do
levels of caregiver strain. Finally, the perception of formal
resource adequacy was found to have a negative relationship with
caregiver strain meaning that higher levels of perceived adequacy
are associated with lower levels of strain. Additionally, resource
adequacy was found to moderate the relationship between caregiving
demands and caregiver strain with individuals reporting the highest
levels of resource adequacy experiencing the lowest levels of
caregiver strain. Conclusion: Understanding the caregiving
experience and the impact it has on family caregivers is a…
Subjects/Keywords: Older Adults; Family Caregivers; Resources
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Mcghan, G. E. (2014). Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family
Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mcghan, Gwen E. “Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family
Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Penn State University. Accessed February 28, 2020.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mcghan, Gwen E. “Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family
Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults.” 2014. Web. 28 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mcghan GE. Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family
Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Penn State University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 28].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539.
Council of Science Editors:
Mcghan GE. Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family
Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Penn State University; 2014. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539
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