Importance of Social Support in the Adjustment of Children with Learning Problems

1997 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melodie Wenz-Gross ◽  
Gary N. Siperstein
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
General Education ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Special Education Services ◽  
Education Services ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family

This study examined the social networks, social supports, friendships, and adjustment of 106 4th-, 5th- and 6th-grade children. Forty children were receiving special education services for learning problems, 66 were in general education. Results showed that children with and without learning problems did not differ on the size or composition of their social networks nor on the negative features of their friendships (conflict, competition). However, children with learning problems used their network differently for support. They turned to the family less for problem-solving support and to peers less for all types of support than children without learning problems. Results are discussed in terms of the implications for children with learning problems as they enter adolescence.

scholarly journals The Social Environment’s Relationship With Frailty: Evidence From Existing Studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daan Duppen ◽  
Michaël C. J. Van der Elst ◽  
Sarah Dury ◽  
Deborah Lambotte ◽  
Liesbeth De Donder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family

Increasingly, policymakers assume that informal networks will provide care for frail older people. While the literature has mainly discussed the role of the family, broader social networks are also considered to be important. However, these social networks can diminish in later life. This systematic review investigates whether the social environment increases the risk of frailty or helps to prevent it. Findings from 15 original studies were classified using five different factors, which denoted five dimensions of the social environment: (a) social networks, (b) social support, (c) social participation, (d) subjective neighborhood experience, and (e) socioeconomic neighborhood characteristics. The discussion highlights that the social environment and frailty are indeed related, and how the neighborhood dimensions and social participation had more consistent results than social support and social networks. Conclusively, recommendations are formulated to contemplate all dimensions of the social environment for further research examining frailty and community care.

Perceptions of Social Support by Suicide Survivors and their Social Networks

1992 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine G. Wagner ◽  
Lawrence G. Calhoun
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Suicide Survivors ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Levels Of Support

Current research tentatively suggests that families bereaved by suicide may receive and experience low levels of support. It is not clear, given the available data, whether there is a difference in the support given or in the support received, because no studies have systematically compared survivors with their social networks. Two groups participated in this investigation: survivors of a suicide in the family and members of their support systems. Each group completed objective scales of the social support that was offered or received by the members of the family as well as a scale of recovery from grief, and all participants were interviewed. Statistical analyses of the quantitative data indicated no differences between the groups, with the exception of a marginal trend suggesting survivors were rated less recovered by themselves than by members of their support systems. However, analysis of the qualitative data indicated that survivors believed that only other suicide survivors could fully understand them, and that they experienced implicit pressure from others to “recover” from their loss.

scholarly journals The social support network for black psychiatric inpatients

Curationis ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ngubane ◽  
L. R. Uys
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatients ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Family Network ◽  
State Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
State Psychiatric ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family

A survey was carried out of almost 50% of Black inpatients in a state psychiatric hospital to evaluate the level of accessibility of the family network of the patients. Staff were interviewed on the problems they have with contacting families. The survey shows the extent of inadequate access and identifies reasons for the problem.

Lack of Focus on Special Education in Literature on Educational Reform

1987 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Stephen Lilly
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Compensatory Education ◽  
Special Education Services ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Nation At Risk ◽  
Current State ◽  
Education Community ◽  
Effective Integration

The lack of focus on special education in the Sizer, Boyer, and Goodlad reports, as well as Nation at Risk, is analyzed. It is posited that mere neglect might not account for this lack of attention and that current shortcomings of special education services might lead the authors of the reports to focus on improvement of general education opportunities for all students rather than increased compensatory education. In its current state, special education for the “mildly handicapped” might well be seen by these authors as part of the problem, rather than part of the solution. To remedy this situation, special educators must increasingly see themselves as members of the general education community and work toward more effective integration of special and general education.

scholarly journals Social support network of nurses for the care of their own children

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 460-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Caroline Rodrigues ◽  
Verônica de Azevedo Mazza ◽  
Ieda Harumi Higarashi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Need Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
Returning To Work

This exploratory descriptive study, using a qualitative approach, aimed to characterize the social support of nurses in the care of their own children. The participants were ten nurses who were mothers, selected through a snowball method. Data collection occurred from November 2011 to January 2012 through semi-structured interviews and construction of families' genograms and ecomaps. Data were analyzed through Bardin content analysis, leading to the establishment of two categories: (1) Returning to work: the importance of family support and (2) The family and their interactive contexts: types of bonds. The social support network of the family is essential to the lives of these women, who need support, assistance and guidance in directing their activities in everyday overload.

scholarly journals The function of the social networks of families of hospitalized children

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita de Cássia Melão de Morais ◽  
Tania Vignuda de Souza ◽  
Isabel Cristina dos Santos Oliveira ◽  
Juliana Rezende Montenegro Medeiros de Moraes ◽  
Elena Araújo Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Pediatric Hospitalization ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Main Components

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the role of the social network configured by the family/companion and their implications for their stay during the hospitalization of the child in the pediatric hospitalization unit. Method: Qualitative study with ten family members/companions of hospitalized children. Data collection was done through the technique of individual interview, which occurred in the period from February to December 2015. The analysis was thematic, in light of the theoretical reference of "Social Networks" described by Lia Sanicola. Results and discussion: The main role of the social network was emotional and material support, and the main components of this network were: companion, mother, aunt and daughter, as well as nursing team, physician and other family members/companions. Final considerations and implications for the practice: It was verified that the totality of the interviewees was female, however, the husband was the most important member of the social network for the family members involved, since they perform the material/financial and emotional function. In addition, the participants consider that they are responsible for all care to the family and, in the condition in that they are, they understand it as a favor provided by the other members of the network. Identifying the composition of the social networks of family members/companions provides a better targeting of care in order to strengthen the social support received.

scholarly journals Analysis of User Social Support Network in Online Tumor Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 184-194
Author(s):  
Hui Lin ◽  
Shijuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Information Behaviors ◽  
The Social ◽  
Professional Health

AbstractWith the development of Internet technology, online health forums have become indispensable for people who seek non-professional health support. This research focuses on the content posted by cancer patients and their relatives in online health forums and social networks to raise the following research questions: What is the overall view of the social support network in the online tumor community? What are the information behaviors of the online tumor community in different identities of users? How users interact in this community and build this network of social support? What are the topics users would like to share and talk about? What kinds of users could be the key users in this community? Method: Using the post and comment data of the Oncology Forum of Tianya Hospital in 2019, combined with social network analysis and word co-occurrence network analysis, the following conclusions are obtained: (1) There are some central points in the overall social support network, and there are central users consistent with other social networks. (2) Positive users are more likely to comment on others, and it is easier to get others’ comments, while negative users are more likely to share personal information and do not want to participate more in social interaction. (3) Users focus on posting emotional and emotional content in content sharing. Information-based social support information. The social support experience that this type of information brings to users can be positive and negative. (4) The most active group in the patients’ online health community, followed by the patients’ children. (5) The relationship between users and patients is diverse and there are two types of singularity. Users with diverse relationships are more likely to be commented on, and they are more willing to comment on users who also have diverse relationships.

Investigation of the usage of mainstreaming and general education teachers' educational activities on phonological awareness

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-33
Author(s):  
Ceyda Emir ◽  
M. Cem Girgin ◽  
H. Pelin Karasu
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Special Education Services ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Literacy Activities ◽  
Analysis Question ◽  
Hearing Impaired Students

It is observed that the number of students with hearing impairment placed in inclusive practices in our country has increased rapidly. In parallel, the need for support special education services to be provided in these environments also increases. Support education room is one of the support special education services offered in line with the needs of the student. The aim of this research is to examine the literacy activities applied in Turkish lessons within the scope of support education room service. This research was designed as an action research. The participants of the research; Three hearing-impaired students who receive inclusive education in the fourth grade of primary school are researchers, general education classroom teachers and validity committee members as support education room teachers. Research data was collected with videotape recordings of real classroom interactions, validity committee sound recordings and meeting minutes, lesson plans, reflective research diary, student products and archive documents. The data were analyzed by the researcher and the validity committee members during and after the research process. During the research process, text analysis, question-answer creation, story map creation and space filling activities were applied in Turkish lessons. As a result of the research, it was seen that the students were able to explain the texts they read, guess the meaning of the words they did not know, use the question-answer strategy, determine the text structures, summarize the text, and place words in the text in syntax and meaning. Research results of the hearing impaired students in Turkey is expected to provide support to the training room to offer programs to create benefits for their perspectives on lessons and Turk. Keywords: Hearing impaired student, inclusion, support education room, literacy activities.

Investigation of Turkish activities applied in support education room for hearing impaired students in inclusive environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Elif Akay
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Special Education Services ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Literacy Activities ◽  
Analysis Question ◽  
Hearing Impaired Students

It is observed that the number of students with hearing impairment placed in inclusive practices in our country has increased rapidly. In parallel, the need for support special education services to be provided in these environments also increases. Support education room is one of the support special education services offered in line with the needs of the student. The aim of this research is to examine the literacy activities applied in Turkish lessons within the scope of support education room service. This research was designed as an action research. The participants of the research; Three hearing-impaired students who receive inclusive education in the fourth grade of primary school are researchers, general education classroom teachers and validity committee members as support education room teachers. Research data was collected with videotape recordings of real classroom interactions, validity committee sound recordings and meeting minutes, lesson plans, reflective research diary, student products and archive documents. The data were analyzed by the researcher and the validity committee members during and after the research process. During the research process, text analysis, question-answer creation, story map creation and space filling activities were applied in Turkish lessons. As a result of the research, it was seen that the students were able to explain the texts they read, guess the meaning of the words they did not know, use the question-answer strategy, determine the text structures, summarize the text, and place words in the text in syntax and meaning. Research results of the hearing impaired students in Turkey is expected to provide support to the training room to offer programs to create benefits for their perspectives on lessons and Turk. Keywords: Hearing impaired student, inclusion, support education room, literacy activities  

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