scholarly journals MAPPING COLLABORATION RELATIONSHIPS IN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S923-S924
Author(s):  
Althea Pestine-Stevens
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Community Change ◽  
Complete Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Network Nodes ◽  
Upstate New York ◽  
Visual Maps ◽  
Collaborative Community ◽  
Advance Research

Abstract Age-friendly initiatives (AFIs) convene stakeholders throughout a community to improve social and built environments for long lives. Despite rapid growth in AFIs worldwide, research on how AFIs operate, sustain, and impact their communities has been slow to develop. This poster presents a new social network analysis (SNA) survey instrument, which can be used to advance research on AFIs by identifying key relationships and activities that drive collaborative community change processes. The survey asks a representative from each organizational member of an AFI coalition to select “partner” organizations with whom they have worked on AFI goals. Respondents then select from a list of activities in which they engage with each partnering organization. The questions regarding collaboration activities were developed based on theories of inter-sectoral and community-wide collaboration, SNA studies of collaboration in health prevention networks, and qualitative interviews with leaders of an established AFI coalition in Upstate New York. This tool was administered with respondents from 18 organizations comprising the New York coalition. Administration of the pilot indicated that the questions were acceptable and feasible for participants to complete. Analysis of the data through SNA software (UCINET) yielded visual maps to understand dimensions of the AFI’s inter-organizational network. Local government offices and nonprofits emerged as central network nodes for connecting stakeholders. Findings also indicated denser networks around lower-intensity collaboration activities, such as sharing information, relative to higher-intensity activities, such as sharing financial resources. Implications of the tool for future research on the development of AFIs across diverse community contexts are discussed.

The Impact of Counsel at First Appearance on Pretrial Release in Felony Arraignments: The Case of Rural Jurisdictions

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 833-856
Author(s):  
Alissa Pollitz Worden ◽  
Reveka V. Shteynberg ◽  
Kirstin A. Morgan ◽  
Andrew L. B. Davies
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pretrial Release ◽  
Court Reform ◽  
Upstate New York ◽  
Rural Counties ◽  
Mixed Support ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Expected Outcomes

This article examines the impact of early provision of counsel on judges’ pretrial release and bail decisions in two rural counties in upstate New York, in cases involving felony charges. This study builds upon previously reported research on misdemeanor cases. We note that although the stakes are higher in felony cases, few studies have investigated the dynamics of first appearance decisions at either level. We investigate the hypotheses that when defendants are represented by attorneys at their first appearances in court, (a) judges are more inclined to release on recognizance or under supervision, (b) judges impose less restrictive bail amounts, and (c) as a consequence, defendants spend less time detained prior to disposition. We find mixed support for these hypotheses, although some evidence that counsel at first appearance (CAFA) produces the expected outcomes. We conclude that the implementation of programs intended to ensure CAFA may be tempered by courthouse cultures, and that future research on court reform should include the study of rural jurisdictions.

What Difference Does a Lawyer Make? Impacts of Early Counsel on Misdemeanor Bail Decisions and Outcomes in Rural and Small Town Courts

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 710-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alissa Pollitz Worden ◽  
Kirstin A. Morgan ◽  
Reveka V. Shteynberg ◽  
Andrew L. B. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
New York ◽  
Small Town ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Court Decisions ◽  
Pretrial Release ◽  
State Legislation ◽  
Upstate New York ◽  
Rural Counties ◽  
The Impact

Recent court decisions and state legislation have highlighted the significance of ensuring that criminal defendants are represented by counsel at their first appearances in court, where judges make critical decisions on pretrial release, bail, and detention. Yet many jurisdictions do not routinely provide counsel to indigent defendants at this stage. We hypothesize that when defendants are represented by counsel at first appearance (CAFA), they are more likely to be released on recognizance, are less likely to have high bail set, and are consequently less likely to be jailed pending disposition. We explore the impact of lawyers’ presence by comparing pretrial decisions and bail outcomes across samples of misdemeanor cases in three rural counties in upstate New York: cases with and without CAFA. We find that these counties saw shifts in decisions or outcomes. We consider the implications of these findings for future research, court practices, and public policy.

Qualitative findings of a randomized control trial of OnTrack the Game for young people with psychosis (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Elizabeth Jankowski ◽  
Kathleen Ferreira ◽  
Franco Mascayano ◽  
Effy Donovan ◽  
Reanne Rahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
New York State ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Pathways To Care ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Randomized Control

BACKGROUND Several studies have shown the benefits of coordinated specialty care (CSC) for individuals with first episode psychosis (FEP), yet pathways to care are marred by lack of knowledge, stigma, and difficulties with treatment engagement. Serious games or video interventions may provide a way to address these factors. OBJECTIVE This study focuses on qualitative results of a randomized control trial (RCT) comparing OnTrack>An Online Role-Playing Game (OTG) to recovery videos (RV) on engagement, stigma, empowerment, hope, recovery, and understanding of psychosis in clients receiving CSC. Clinicians were also interviewed regarding their perceptions of the interventions and suggestions for improvement. METHODS 16 clients ages 16-30 with FEP attending a CSC program in New York State and 9 clinicians participated in the qualitative interviews. Interviews were analyzed using the rapid identification of themes from audio recordings (RITA) method. RESULTS For clients, themes included relatability of game content, an increased sense of hope and the possibility of recovery, decreased self and public stigma, increased understanding of the importance of social support, and increased empowerment in the OTG group. Clinicians had a preference for RV and provided suggestions for dissemination and implementation. CONCLUSIONS Themes emerged which may help inform future research in this area particularly regarding dissemination and implementation of OTG/RV. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov ID # NCT03390491

scholarly journals An Exploration of Psychosocial Pathways of Parks’ Effects on Health: A Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina M. Swierad ◽  
Terry T. K. Huang
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Human Need ◽  
Multiple Levels ◽  
Improve Health

Urban green space has been positively associated with psychological and physical health. However, the linkage between exposure to parks and health outcomes remains unclear. The current study examined the meanings that people assign to city parks, as a way to understand the pathways by which parks exert their effects on health. We conducted qualitative interviews with twenty culturally diverse residents in New York City. Thematic analysis was performed on the qualitative data. Results showed that all themes identified were related to parks fulfilling a basic human need for connection to (1) family, loved ones, and friends; (2) community and neighborhood; (3) self; and (4) nature. Based on these data, we proposed a human-centered framework for future research and interventions aimed at catalyzing parks as a vehicle to improve health and wellbeing. A human-centered approach emphasizes targeting the deep-seated needs and values of those we seek to engage and for whom health promotion and disease prevention efforts are designed. Our study shows that park transformations need to incorporate careful considerations of the human need for connection on multiple levels, so that park usage and its consequent health benefits may be optimized.

Auditory Status and Experiences of Abuse Among College Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 788-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy L. Porter ◽  
LaVerne McQuiller Williams
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
New York ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Psychological Abuse ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Upstate New York ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
The University

Studies that explore experiences of abuse among deaf or hard of hearing college students are sparse and usually focus on lifetime experiences rather than the college years. A random sample of more than 1,000 college students at a campus in Upstate New York provided the data for this study. An institute for the deaf or hard of hearing was one of the colleges at the university and provided a unique opportunity to explore experiences among this demographic. Victimization rates and experiences by auditory status—deaf and hard of hearing or hearing—were examined. Binomial regression analyses were employed and findings indicated a significant association with being deaf or hard of hearing and physical and psychological abuse at the hands of a partner. Implications for policy and future research are discussed.

The Social Dimensions of Shoreline Quality in Upstate New York

1988 ◽  
Vol 15 (23) ◽  
pp. 33-49
Author(s):  
Hisayoshi Mitsuda ◽  
Charles C. Geisler
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Upstate New York ◽  
The Social

Children's Perceived Value: Conceptualization, Scale Development, and Validation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine Williams ◽  
A Gazley ◽  
N Ashill
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Future Research ◽  
New York University ◽  
Consumer Decisions ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Stage Process ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Value Measure

© 2020 New York University Perceived value among children is an important concept in consumer decisions, yet surprisingly no research has operationalized value for this consumer group. To address this omission, and following the guidelines of DeVellis (2016), this investigation reports the findings of a seven-stage process to develop a valid and reliable instrument for measuring perceived value among children aged 8–14 years. Value for children is conceptualized as a multidimensional construct capturing perceptions of what is received and what is given up, which differs from adult measures in terms of its composition and complexity. A 24-item scale is developed that shows internal consistency, reliability, construct validity, and nomological validity. We also demonstrate the validity of the new scale beyond an existing adult perceived value measure. Directions for future research and managerial implications of the new scale for studying children's consumer behavior are discussed.

Challenges and Opportunities for Neuroimaging in Young Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: a Coordinated Effort towards Advancing Discovery from the ENIGMA Pediatric Moderate/Severe TBI Group

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. Dennis ◽  
Karen Caeyenberghs ◽  
Robert F. Asarnow ◽  
Talin Babikian ◽  
Brenda Bartnik-Olson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Severe Tbi ◽  
Advance Research

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in children in both developed and developing nations. Children and adolescents suffer from TBI at a higher rate than the general population; however, research in this population lags behind research in adults. This may be due, in part, to the smaller number of investigators engaged in research with this population and may also be related to changes in safety laws and clinical practice that have altered length of hospital stays, treatment, and access to this population. Specific developmental issues also warrant attention in studies of children, and the ever-changing context of childhood and adolescence may require larger sample sizes than are commonly available to adequately address remaining questions related to TBI. The ENIGMA (Enhancing NeuroImaging Genetics through Meta-Analysis) Pediatric Moderate-Severe TBI (msTBI) group aims to advance research in this area through global collaborative meta-analysis. In this paper we discuss important challenges in pediatric TBI research and opportunities that we believe the ENIGMA Pediatric msTBI group can provide to address them. We conclude with recommendations for future research in this field of study.

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