Self-Help, Mutual Aid, and Support Groups Among Older Adults

2000 ◽  
Vol 19 (S1) ◽  
pp. 58-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin H. Gottlieb
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Personnes Âgées ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Self Help

RESUMECette revue de la documentation sur les soins personnels et les groupes de soutien dans le domaine de la santé chez les personnes âgées débute par la définition de ces deux approches et enchaîne avec une discussion de l'étendue de leur utilisation par les personnes âgées, les obstacles à la participation, et les façons d'adapter les groupes selon les besoins et les circonstances des personnes âgées. L'auteur examine également le fonctionnement des groupes et les résultats obtenus et recommande des avenues de recherche future et des façons d'optimiser à la fois l'attrait et l'efficacité de ces deux types de groupes d'assistance mutuelle.

scholarly journals A conceptual analysis of older adults’ empowerment in contemporary japanese culture

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihito Tsubouchi ◽  
Kyosuke Yorozuya ◽  
Akiyoshi Tainosyo ◽  
Yasuo Naito
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Conceptual Analysis ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Collaborative Activities ◽  
Global Aging

Abstract Background Empowerment among older adults is a key concept for improving their health. In contrast, empowerment evolves according to cultural and historical contexts and needs to be consistently tested and constructed. The purpose of this study was to clarify the components of older adults’ empowerment in contemporary Japan and to reconstruct the definition of empowerment. Methods A conceptual analysis was performed using Rodgers’ evolutionary method. The data sources were PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Igaku Chuo Zasshi. The search keywords were “empowerment,” “older adults,” and “Japan/Japanese.” Of the 8811 articles published between 2000 and 2019 that focused on older adults’ empowerment, we selected 60 articles that met our objectives. Results Seven antecedents, six attributes, and seven consequences were identified. Older adults’ empowerment in contemporary Japan was defined as “the series of processes in which disclosing oneself, not only verbally but also nonverbally (e.g., through work, roles, and collaborative activities), in connection with others, objectively perceiving one’s existence and challenges, taking proactive actions based on decision-making, and utilizing one’s strengths in new work and community life.” Conclusions This concept is useful in practice, education, and research on community development and providing support for older adults based on self-help and mutual aid, not only in Japan but also for the global aging society.

scholarly journals MICRO FINANCE THROUGH WOMEN SELF-HELP GROUPS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1319-1322
Author(s):  
Raghu B.T ◽  
◽  
Venkatesha T.K ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Industrial Society ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Mutual Help ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Community Ties ◽  
Self Help Groups

Self-help groups also known as mutual help, mutual aid, or support groups, or groups of people who provide mutual support for each other. In a self-help group, the members share a common problem, often a common disease or addiction. Their mutual goal is to help each other to deal with, if possible to heal or to recover from, this problem. In traditional society, family and friends provided social support. In modern industrial society, however, family and community ties are often disrupted due to mobility and other social changes. Thus, people often choose to join with others who share mutual interests and concerns.

scholarly journals Self-Help/Mutual Aid Groups and Peer Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 1-219
Author(s):  
Thomasina Borkman ◽  
Carol Munn-Giddings ◽  
Melanie Boyce
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
English Language ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Single Issue ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Self Help

Abstract English-language social and behavioral science research into US self-help/mutual aid groups and nonprofit organizations (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, Parents Without Partners, or bereavement groups) is reviewed. The review begins in the 1960s and proceeds into the new millennium, when institutionalized self-help/mutual aid was co-opted and renamed “support groups” by professionals. SHGs are intentionally created, single-issue, voluntary member-run mutual benefit groups that value the authority of lived experience, are cost-free, and where peers give and receive help from each other. Research attention expanded to European and Asian research in the 1990s, but has now switched to mental health peer support.

scholarly journals Social workers helping each other during the COVID-19 pandemic: Online mutual support groups

2021 ◽  
pp. 002087282097544
Author(s):  
Elena Cabiati
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
Self Help ◽  
The Social ◽  
Turbulent Times ◽  
Mutual Support Groups ◽  
Virtual Platform

Social workers not only help service users, they also help each other, and they know the group as a space through which opportunities to give and receive help multiply. In Italy, the initiative ‘Social Workers Helping Each Other’ was launched to help practitioners stay resilient and mutually supportive during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these unprecedented and turbulent times, social workers have been called on to face new challenges and new concerns for service users and for themselves. The initiative consisted of online mutual support groups for social workers conducted through a virtual platform. Participants were 45 social workers divided into three groups on the basis of the social workers’ area of intervention. The author facilitated the groups, encouraging the development of reciprocal support dynamics typical of self-help and mutual aid groups. Group sessions were very rich in content, and the discussion focused on several topics following the participants’ needs. The content analysis revealed that the mutual support conversations among social workers focused on three main categories: practical and organizational; methodological and ethical; and personal and emotional. The groups offered supervision and mutual support based on experiential learning processes. The article presents the rationale, methods and outcomes of the experience. This initiative could inspire the development of online mutual support groups for social workers.

Group Experiences and Individual Differences in Stuttering

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
pp. 4335-4350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth E. Tichenor ◽  
J. Scott Yaruss
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Group Experiences ◽  
History Of ◽  
Adults Who Stutter

Purpose This study explored group experiences and individual differences in the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings perceived by adults who stutter. Respondents' goals when speaking and prior participation in self-help/support groups were used to predict individual differences in reported behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Method In this study, 502 adults who stutter completed a survey examining their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in and around moments of stuttering. Data were analyzed to determine distributions of group and individual experiences. Results Speakers reported experiencing a wide range of both overt behaviors (e.g., repetitions) and covert behaviors (e.g., remaining silent, choosing not to speak). Having the goal of not stuttering when speaking was significantly associated with more covert behaviors and more negative cognitive and affective states, whereas a history of self-help/support group participation was significantly associated with a decreased probability of these behaviors and states. Conclusion Data from this survey suggest that participating in self-help/support groups and having a goal of communicating freely (as opposed to trying not to stutter) are associated with less negative life outcomes due to stuttering. Results further indicate that the behaviors, thoughts, and experiences most commonly reported by speakers may not be those that are most readily observed by listeners.

Stuttering-Related Podcasts: Audio-Based Self-Help for People Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1138
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Dignazio ◽  
Megan M. Kenny ◽  
Erik X. Raj ◽  
Kyle D. Pelkey
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members

Purpose It is known that people who stutter (PWS) benefit from self-help experiences, such as attending support groups or conferences. However, limited research has been done to explore the listening of stuttering-related podcasts as a form of self-help for PWS. This study seeks to understand the reasons why PWS listen to stuttering-related podcasts and provide descriptions of their listening experiences. Method Thirty-three PWS who have listened to stuttering-related podcasts were recruited to participate in an online survey that included multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Responses were analyzed and grouped into descriptive themes. Results Participants reported listening to stuttering-related podcasts as a way to gain information and perspective. They also reported experiences that fit themes of empowerment and camaraderie, as a result of listening. Conclusions Stuttering-related podcasts seem to be a positive self-help tool for PWS. Stuttering support group leaders and/or speech-language pathologists may consider introducing their group members or clients who stutter to this type of audio-based self-help experience.

Sandra O'Brien Cousins and Tammy Horne (Eds.). Active Living Among Older Adults: Health Benefits and Outcomes. Philadelphia, PA: Brunner/Mazel, 1999.

2000 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-433
Author(s):  
Anita M. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Personnes Âgées ◽  
Active Living

RÉSUMÉCe livre regroupe et critique des données empiriques sur toute une étendue d'avantages de l'exercice physique sur la santé des personnes âgées. Il se fonde sur une revue de quelque 1 500 études publiées depuis 1994. Il constitue un survol exhaustif du sujet présenté en sections bien divisées et répertoriées et une base importante d'interprétation des nombreuses études qui se font dans ce domaine en expansion rapide.

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