The Quality of Life of Hong Kong’s Poor Households in the 1990s: Levels of Expenditure, Income Security and Poverty

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 411-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung Wong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Income Security ◽  
Poor Households

Impact of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia’s Microcredit Schemes on Hardcore Poor Households Quality of Life

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah- Al- Mamun ◽  
Sazali Abdul Wahab ◽  
Sayed Hossain ◽  
C. A. Malarvizhi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Poor Households

scholarly journals The dynamics of poverty, employment and access to amenities in polycentric cities: Measuring the decentralisation of poverty and its impacts in England and Wales

Urban Studies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 2015-2030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Le Zhang ◽  
Gwilym Pryce
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Methodological Problem ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
American Cities

A growing number of studies of European and North American cities have shown that poverty is moving away from urban centres in a process known as the decentralisation (or suburbanisation) of poverty. These findings raise important questions about the impact on the quality of life for poorer residents who face financial constraints with respect to their access to transport. This article investigates the implications of the decentralisation of poverty for access to amenities and employment. Using data on England and Wales, we find that the decentralisation of poverty has led to greater inequalities between poor and non-poor households in access to both employment and amenities in large urban areas. We also provide two methodological innovations: (1) we address the long-standing methodological problem of measuring centralisation for cities with multiple urban centres by developing a generalised formula for the RCI (relative centralisation index), and (2) we demonstrate the use of OpenStreetMap data for identifying urban centres.

scholarly journals EFEKTIFITAS PROGRAM KELUARGA HARAPAN (PKH) DALAM UPAYA PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN DI NAGARI LAGAN HILIR, KAB. PESISIR SELATAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Apando Ekardo ◽  
Firdaus Firdaus ◽  
Nilda Elfemi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Child Nutrition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Average Quality ◽  
Population Education ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Problem Characteristic

Poverty is a multidimensional problem. Characteristic poverty is low average quality of life of the population, education, health, child nutrition, and sources of drinking water. Various attempts have been made by the Indonesian government to alleviate poverty. Once of the program is Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). This research is to describe effectiveness of the PKH in poverty reduction efforts in Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan. The objectives of this study is to describe the effectiveness of the PKH for poor households. The study conducted with qualitative by descriptive type. Informants selected with purposive. Data collected through observation, interview and study document. Result is PKH in Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan has been effective base on program objectives. On the other hand, the targeting of PKH beneficiaries for households in Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan is not effective. This is due to the targeting of PKH in Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan still not on target.Kemiskinan merupakan masalah multidimensi yang ditandai oleh rendahnya rata-rata kualitas hidup penduduk, pendidikan, kesehatan, gizi anak-anak, dan sumber air minum. Berbagai upaya telah dilakukan oleh pemerintah Indonesia untuk mengentaskan kemiskinan. Salah satunya adalah Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Penelitian ini bertujaun untuk mendeskripsikan  efektivitas  Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) dalam upaya pengentasan kemiskinan di Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan efektivitas PKH bagi rumah tangga miskin. Penelitian dilakukan dengan kualitatif tipe deskriptif. Informan dipilih secara purposive. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program PKH di Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan sudah efektif jika dilihat dari tujuan program. Namun di sisi lain penetapan sasaran penerima bantuan PKH bagi RTSM di Nagari Lagan Hilir Punggasan belum bisa dikatakan efektif penentuan sasaran belum tepat sasaran

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss

Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Simmons-Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Total Communication ◽  
Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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