scholarly journals The impact of the Caring Callers Program on Senior Companion Volunteers and Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 256-257
Author(s):  
Kathy Lee ◽  
Noelle Fields ◽  
Gretchen Feinhals ◽  
Melanie Calhoun
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Adult Volunteers ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the Caring Callers Program on older adults and volunteers. Our research team piloted this telephone reassurance program during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Caring Callers Program, socially isolated older adults were paired with older adult volunteers from the Senior Companion Program (20 pairs). Methods In the Caring Callers Program, Senior Companion volunteers provided the clients with emotional support through a weekly phone call over the 12 weeks period (May through July 2020). Prior to the intervention implementation, the volunteers received a two-hour group-based training through a teleconference platform. Program outcomes were measured through quantitative and qualitative approaches. Results The clients (mean age=73.5) showed significantly increased overall self-rated health at post-test, compared to pre-test and they discussed social and emotional benefits. The clients were very satisfied with the program and indicated that the program met their expectations. Our individual, in-depth interviews with the volunteers (mean age=73.2) also revealed that the volunteers were able to develop their skills that are helpful for their Senior Companion volunteer activities and experience mutual benefits by spending their time more purposefully. Overall, our participants shared that they wanted to continue participating in the Caring Callers Program. Discussion We learned the importance of training not only for the volunteers but also for the clients, prior information on their pair, making sure of the volunteer-client fit, and benefits of using telephone particularly in this group of vulnerable older adults.

What matters in student-centered learning? Managing conditions for students to appropriate the object of learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sydney Enock Msonde ◽  
Charles Enock Msonde
Keyword(s):  
Learning Study ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conditions For Learning ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Theory Of Variation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Critical Aspects

Purpose There have been ideological variations in the understanding of student-centered learning (SCL), culminating in varied practices of SCL across the world. The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of learning study on teachers’ appropriation of the conditions for learning in SCL lessons. Design/methodology/approach Three secondary school mathematics teachers in Tanzania formed a learning study group, guided by the theory of variation, to share their experience of how to engage learners in experiencing critical aspects of the object of learning. In-depth interviews, records of teachers’ lesson preparation meetings, and students’ tests were tools used to collect data. All of the qualitative data were analyzed using a phenomenographic variation framework and coding strategies. Moreover, a paired sample t-test was used to analyze the students’ pre- and post-test results. Findings The results show that teachers were able to identify critical aspects of two objects of learning for mathematics and create conditions for engaging learners in experiencing those aspects sequentially and simultaneously. There was strong evidence that the theory of variation as a framework helps teachers to learn effective ways of creating conditions for students to appropriate features of the objects of learning for mathematics as well as developing a new SCL pedagogical framework. Originality/value This study suggests that using learning study guided by the theory of variation supports teachers’ appropriation of the conditions for student learning within an SCL framework.

Depression Screening and Interventions for Older Home Health Care Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 435-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Delaney ◽  
Richard Fortinsky ◽  
Lorraine Doonan ◽  
Rita L. W. Grimes ◽  
Pearson Terra-Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Home Health Care ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Home Health ◽  
Depression Screening ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

The increasing prevalence of depression in elderly home health care patients led to a statewide initiative in Connecticut to enhance evidence-based depression treatment for older adults. A training curriculum on depression screening and interventions was developed and disseminated to 25 home care professionals representing 14 agencies in Connecticut using a train-the-trainer model. Home care trainers included nurses and social workers. This article describes Phase I curriculum design and initial evaluation of the impact of the training on the preparation of trainers to provide depression care education at their home care agencies. Several evaluation measures, including an appraisal of the self-reported attitudes and self-efficacy of home care professionals towards depressed older adults, a pre/post-test to assess the trainers’ knowledge, and willingness of trainers to implement the education program at their agencies were used to assess program outcomes. Participants’ self-efficacy levels in screening and caring for depressed older adults was significantly increased following the education program compared to immediately before the education program (t, (24) = -4.204; p < .001).

Pre-Test Experience and Memory Performance in Older Adults: The Impact of Test Anxiety and Self-Efficacy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina G Cavuoto ◽  
Stella Franzese ◽  
Glynda J Kinsella
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Experimental Manipulation ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Test Failure

Abstract Objective The objective of this paper is to investigate the role of test anxiety and memory self-efficacy on memory performances in older adults. Method One hundred cognitively normal, community-dwelling older adults aged 65+ participated used in this experimental study. Participants completed baseline evaluations (including pre-test anxiety) prior to being assigned to one of two experimental conditions in which they experienced either success or failure on a verbal test. They subsequently completed post-test anxiety ratings, a measure of memory self-efficacy (Memory Self-Efficacy Questionnaire), and standardized tasks of working memory and verbal episodic memory. Results Following experimental manipulation, participants in the pre-test failure condition demonstrated higher anxiety and lower memory performances. Hierarchical regression revealed that change in anxiety from pre-test to post-test predicted memory performances and mediation analyses demonstrated that these effects were explained by lower memory self-efficacy. Conclusions For older adults, experiencing test failure prior to memory testing may result in increased test anxiety and lower memory self-efficacy leading to poorer memory performance. This has implications for diagnostic cognitive assessment for older people.

Development of a culture sensitive prevalence study on older adults violence: qualitative methods contribution

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Gil ◽  
Ana João Santos ◽  
Irina Kislaya
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
General Population ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on how qualitative approaches can improve a prevalence study on older adults’ violence. The paper describes how qualitative data can help frame a complex and multidimensional problem, such as older adults’ violence, within the culture where it happens and therefore prevent two risks present in prevalence studies: underestimation and overestimation. Design/methodology/approach – To adequately measure violence and violent behaviours the authors first conducted four focus groups with the target population – older adults aged 60 and over – and 13 in-depth interviews with older adult victims of violence. Through content analysis of focus groups and in-depth interviews the authors sought to understand how violence is perceived, defined and limited by the general population and by victims. Findings – By employing qualitative methods the authors were able to operationalise violence, decide upon and select specific behaviours to measure, rephrase questions and develop strategies to approach the general population through telephone interviews. Research limitations/implications – The qualitative approaches helped reduce participants bias in the prevalence study and therefore to minimise the risks of underestimation and overestimation. Originality/value – The study exemplifies how assessing quantitatively to a sensitive subject requires taking into account the perspective of the target population through a qualitative approach.

scholarly journals Language Supportive Teaching and Textbooks (LSTT) for Bilingual Classrooms Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Tanzania

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis William ◽  
Jesse Ndabakurane
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Mathematics Textbook ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Post Test ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to assess the impact on teaching and learning using the LSTT (Language Supportive Teaching and Textbooks) project’s bilingual Mathematics textbook chapters among Form One students in selected rural community secondary schools in Tanzania. LSTT project was introduced in Tanzania in 2013 to enhance language supportive teaching among the disadvantaged rural groups identified as less competent in foreign languages. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches in data collection and analysis.  It employed a bilingual approach whereby Kiswahili was used as a resource in learning mathematical concepts in English language. Its major findings indicated that the students’ post-test performance in Mathematics was higher in Dodoma and Lindi Regions compared to their pre-test performance.  The study concluded that having been oriented through LSTT textbook, the students were likely to start doing the exercises in the textbook without the facilitator’s or researcher’s support. Evidently, most of the students gained confidence and interest in Mathematics, having used the user friendly LSTT material.

scholarly journals The Worldview Of Social Harmony Bulding In The Pluralisme A Phenomenology Study in Balun Village, Turi District, Lamongan Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61
Author(s):  
Elvi Widayati
Keyword(s):  
Minority Groups ◽  
Religious Studies ◽  
Device Structure ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Toll Road ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
Tolerance Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

This phenomenon is interesting because in the midst of religious differences they can build a peaceful and harmonious socio-cultural life system. While in other areas differences in religion or belief become the legitimacy or trigger of conflicts and violence between groups in society. The impact of religious conflict or violence is the occurrence of inequality, insecurity, especially for minority groups, which in turn will affect national integration and unity. From this phenomenon, it is interesting to study how Balun people can process differences in religion, so they can foster and build a culture of tolerance in society. This study aims to uncover the paradigm, factors and models or forms of tolerance in Balun Village, Turi Subdistrict, Lamongan Regency, using research methods with qualitative approaches to informant units, namely Christian (Hindu) and Muslim (figures) and Balun Village Devices. Data collection methods using the method of observation (observation), in-depth interviews (depth interviews) with the Snowball model and literature review and FGD (Focus Group Discusion). Analysis of data using multidisciplinary science, meaning that depends on the data obtained, if the data obtained by religious data analysis uses religious studies and so on. The results of the study, the first Balun community paradigm in understanding its religious teachings (Islam, Hinduism, Christianity) is a substantive inclusive paradigm. Second, the factors underlying the culture of tolerance in Balun are the factors that are understanding of the religious teachings that are substantive-inclusive, pluralist political policies, tolerant socio-cultural traditions, maintained interfaith traditions of marriage. The tolerance model found in Balun is, first, Plural Village (Device) Structure. Second, Multicultural (Democratic) Family, Third, Ngaturi / Kenduri Multicultural and Fourth, Inclusive Da'wah. Hopefully the toll road model built in Balun Village can be an inspiration and mirror for other Indonesian people who are prone to conflict, so that our hopes of building a united, tolerant, advanced, peaceful and harmonious Indonesia can be realized.

scholarly journals Future Robotics Design Enhances the Open-Mindedness and Problem Finding of Gifted Female Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALaa Eldin A. Ayoub ◽  
Ahmed M. Abdulla Alabbasi ◽  
Mark Runco ◽  
Selcuk Acar
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Summer Program ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Problem Finding ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

This article investigated the impact of a robotic-based enrichment program on problem finding (PF) and active-openminded thinking skills (AOT) in 60 gifted female students. The participants were randomly selected from several cohorts of gifted students who participated in an enrichment summer program. The study instruments included the Problem Generation test and the AOT scale, which were administered to the participants at the beginning and at the end of the program. The change in the measured program outcomes after attending the robotics intervention program was assessed by regressing post-test scores on pre-test scores. The results revealed differences for the three subscales of AOT as well as the total score in favour of post-test condition. As for PF, fluency scores showed no significant differences between pre-test and post-test, while originality scores were significantly higher for the post-test scores.

The Burden of ADHD in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 591-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Michielsen ◽  
J. Th. C. M. de Kruif ◽  
H. C. Comijs ◽  
S. van Mierlo ◽  
E. J. Semeijn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Attention Problems ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Thematic Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: To explore how ADHD may have affected the lives of older adults who meet the diagnostic criteria of ADHD, but are unaware of their diagnosis. Our second aim was to examine whether the reported symptoms change over the life span. Method: A qualitative study was conducted. Seventeen Dutch older people (>65 years) diagnosed in this study with ADHD participated in in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed according to techniques of thematic approach. Results: Seven themes emerged from the analyses. Four themes correspond to ADHD symptoms: “being active,” “being impulsive,” “attention problems,” and “mental restlessness.” In addition, the themes “low self-esteem,” “overstepping boundaries,” and “feeling misunderstood” emerged. The impact of ADHD symptoms seems to have declined with age. Conclusion: ADHD has a negative impact on late life, and older adults with the disorder may benefit from treatment. Moreover, this study’s findings call for early detection and treatment of ADHD in children and adults.

scholarly journals Social Isolation, Depression, and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Owen Taylor ◽  
Robert Joseph Taylor ◽  
Ann W. Nguyen ◽  
Linda Chatters
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
Older Populations ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To investigate the impact of objective and subjective social isolation from extended family members and friends on depressive symptoms and psychological distress among a national sample of older adults. Method: Data for older adults (55 years and above) from the National Survey of American Life ( N = 1,439) were used to assess level of objective social isolation and subjective social isolation and to test regression models examining their impact on depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression [CES-D] Scale) and psychological distress (Kessler 6 [K6] Scale). Results: The majority of respondents were not socially isolated from family or friends; 5% were objectively isolated from family and friends, and less than 1% were subjectively isolated from family and friends. Regression analyses using both social isolation measures indicated that objective social isolation was unrelated to depressive symptoms and psychological distress. However, subjective social isolation from both family and friends and from friends only was associated with more depressive symptoms, and subjective social isolation from friends only was associated with higher levels of psychological distress. Discussion: Assessments of social isolation among older populations should account for both subjective and objective dimensions, as well as both family and friend social networks. Social isolation from friends is an important, but understudied, issue that has significant consequences for older adult mental health.

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