Running Away

2020 ◽  
pp. 259-274
Author(s):  
Beth M. Huebner ◽  
Morgan McGuirk
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Collateral Consequences ◽  
Technical Violations ◽  
Running Away ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
Barriers To Employment ◽  
Inadequate Housing ◽  
Employment Needs ◽  
Strain Family

Probationers held on technical violations represent a substantial part of the jail population; yet, they are typically not considered in jail reform programming. Jail stays can have collateral consequences for individual employment, social ties, and overall well-being. Existing research suggests that even short periods of incarceration can have criminogenic effects. Incarcerating probation violators in the short term may be a quick fix for problem behavior, but this type of programming has the potential to exacerbate mental health challenges, create substantial barriers to employment, and strain family and other social support linkages. The chapter outlines the needs of individuals remanded to jail for a probation technical violation. We also detail an innovative program designed to mitigate the costs of jail incarceration for individuals incarcerated for a new technical violation while addressing the root causes of recidivism, including inadequate housing, employment needs, substance abuse, and mental illness.

Measuring Collateral Consequences Among Individuals Registered for a Sexual Offense: Development of the Sexual Offender Collateral Consequences Measure

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107906322110197
Author(s):  
Emma Hamilton ◽  
Delida Sanchez ◽  
Matthew L. Ferrara
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sexual Offender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sexual Offense ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Collateral Consequences ◽  
Validity Indicators ◽  
Validated Instrument ◽  
Adequate Reliability

Collateral consequences faced by individuals convicted of a sexual offense have been widely referenced in the literature. There is yet to be a systematic examination of collateral consequences affecting individuals, however, due to measurement inconsistencies and the absence of a psychometrically validated instrument. The current study developed and validated a measure of collateral consequences faced by individuals convicted of a sexual offense. Specifically, this study investigated (a) the underlying factor structure of collateral consequences commonly endorsed by individuals convicted of a sexual offense through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) procedures and (b) reliability and validity indicators of the aforementioned scale. Participants were 218 individuals convicted of and registered for a sexual offense in the state of Texas. Study measures included a pool of 66 collateral consequences items in addition to psychological self-report instruments addressing hopelessness, shame, social well-being, and discrimination. EFA results revealed a two-dimensional construct representing collateral consequences affecting areas of social and psychological well-being. The current measure demonstrated adequate reliability and validity. Limitations and future directions of findings are addressed.

Healing work

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-99
Author(s):  
Sarah V. Suiter ◽  
C. Danielle Wilfong
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Barriers To Employment ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Health And Well Being

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore women’s experiences in one such social enterprise, and to analyze the ways in which this social enterprise supports and/or undermines its employees’ health and well-being. Finding and keeping employment during recovery from addiction is a strong predictor of women’s ability to maintain sobriety and accomplish other important life goals. Many treatment organizations have programs that support job readiness and acquisition; however, less priority is placed on the quality of the workplaces and their consequences for continued health and well-being. Social enterprises that exist for the purpose of employing women in recovery have the potential to be health-promoting workspaces, but understanding how health is supported for this particular population is important. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides an ethnographic account of Light Collective, a social enterprise run by women in recovery from addiction. Data were collected through 2 years of participant observation, 38 interviews and 2 focus groups. Data were analysed using a grounded theory approach. Findings Light Collective provides a health-promoting workplace by keeping barriers to employment low and making work hours and expectations individualized and flexible. Furthermore, the organization creates a setting in which work is developmentally nurturing, provides the opportunity for meaningful mastery and serves to build community amongst women who are often marginalized and isolated in more traditional contexts. Originality/value This study contributes to literature exploring the potential for social enterprises to create health-promoting workplaces by focusing the types of workplace commitments required to support a particularly vulnerable population. This study also explores some of the challenges and contradictions inherent in trying to create health-promoting work environments vis-à-vis the constraints of broader economic systems.

scholarly journals Designing everyday automation with well-being in mind

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 763-779
Author(s):  
Holger Klapperich ◽  
Alarith Uhde ◽  
Marc Hassenzahl
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Everyday Lives ◽  
The Press ◽  
Meaningful Experiences ◽  
Automated Processes

AbstractNowadays, automation not only permeates industry but also becomes a substantial part of our private, everyday lives. Driven by the idea of increased convenience and more time for the “important things in life,” automation relieves us from many daily chores—robots vacuum floors and automated coffee makers produce supposedly barista-quality coffee on the press of a button. In many cases, these offers are embraced by people without further questioning. However, while we save time by delegating more and more everyday activities to automation, we also may lose chances for enjoyable and meaningful experiences. In two field studies, we demonstrate that a manual process has experiential benefits over more automated processes by using the example of coffee-making. We present a way to account for potential experiential costs of everyday automation and strategies of how to design interaction with automation to reconcile experience with the advantages of a more and more powerful automation.

scholarly journals Unraveling the genetic and environmental relationship between well-being and depressive symptoms throughout the lifespan

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart Baselmans ◽  
Yayouk Willems ◽  
Toos van Beijsterveldt ◽  
Lannie Ligthart ◽  
Gonneke WIllemsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Genetic Predisposition ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phenotypic Correlation ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Phenotypic Variance ◽  
Environmental Correlations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Two Sides

Whether well-being and depressive symptoms can be considered as two sides of the same coin is widely debated. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the etiology of the association between well-being and depressive symptoms across the lifespan. In a cohort-sequential design, including data from 43,427 twins between age 7 and 99, we estimated the association between well-being and depressive symptoms throughout the lifespan and assessed genetic and environmental contributions to the observed overlap. For both well-being (range 31% –45%) and depressive symptoms (range 50%-61%), genetic factors explained a substantial part of the phenotypic variance across the lifespan. Correlations between well-being and depressive symptoms across ages ranged from -.34 in childhood to -.49 in adulthood. In children and adults (aged >27), environmental effects explained 51% to 59% of the phenotypic correlation, while for adolescents and young adults strong genetic influences (60%-77%) on the association were observed. Moderate to high genetic correlations (ranging from 0.60 to 0.70) were observed in adolescence and adulthood, while in childhood environmental correlations were substantial but genetic correlations small. These results suggest that environmental factors are important in explaining the relationship between well-being and depressive symptoms in childhood, while from adolescence onwards a genetic predisposition for higher well-being is indicative for a genetic predisposition for lower depressive symptoms, and vice versa. These results provided more insights into the etiological underpinnings of well-being and depressive symptoms, possibly allowing to articulate better strategies for health promotion and resource allocation in the future.

scholarly journals Impact of iN2L Tablets on Loneliness and Well-Being: Findings of an Innovative Industry-AAA Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 949-950
Author(s):  
Lydia Nguyen ◽  
Karen O'Hern ◽  
Adam Siak ◽  
Kristi Stoglin ◽  
Charlotte Mather-Tayor
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
Adult Day Centers

Abstract Area Agency on Aging (AAA) senior and adult day centers closed due to COVID-19, causing many older adults to lose an important source of connection and engagement, leading to social isolation. To combat negative consequences, iN2L and a Florida AAA partnered on an innovative program providing iN2L tablets to AAA-supported older adults to use at home. The tablets have a simple interface, content specifically designed for older adults (e.g., games; music; movies), and video call capability. Participants included 51 independent older adults (mean age 77) and 39 family caregivers (mean age 59) of people with dementia. Participants completed phone surveys with AAA case managers at baseline and 3 months, including UCLA Loneliness Scale (3 item) and questions about their tablet experiences. Findings show positive trends for loneliness and well-being in both groups. At 3 months, lonely participants decreased from baseline by 25% for independent older adults and 18% for family caregivers. Over 80% of independent older adults agreed the tablet engages them in meaningful activities, provides daily enjoyment, and helps with relaxation. For family caregivers, 79% agreed the tablet is another tool in their caregiver toolkit and about 70% agreed the tablet adds daily enjoyment, helps with relaxation, and provides engagement in meaningful activities for their family member. Approximately 50% of caregivers felt happier, less stressed, and less irritable since using the tablets. This work has implications for the utility of technology in promoting engagement and connection, alleviating negative effects of social isolation, and the effectiveness of industry-AAA partnerships.

Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Ticket to Work Program: Perspectives of Latinos with Disabilities

2006 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigida Hernandez ◽  
Mary Joyce Cometa ◽  
Jay Rosen ◽  
Jessica Velcoff ◽  
Daniel Schober ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
Barriers To Employment ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Employment Needs

This qualitative study explored the employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and Ticket to Work (TTW) experiences of Latinos with disabilities. Seven focus groups were conducted with 45 working-age Latinos with disabilities, who were either employed or seeking employment. Top barriers to employment included lack of adequate transportation, difficulties with speaking the English language, inadequate levels of formal education, and negative employet attitudes toward workers with disabilities. In addition, participants expressed concerns with the VR system and VR counselors' lack of responsiveness and collaboration. To a lesser degree, participants reported prejudiced attitudes on the basis of ethnic minority status among employers and VR counselors. Although over one-third of the sample reported general awareness of the TTW program, accurate knowledge was sorely limited. Further, two participants attempted to use the Ticket, with no success. Implications of this study include emphasis on addressing the employment needs of Latinos with disabilities in comprehensive and culturally-competent ways.

scholarly journals A narrative inquiry into the resettlement of armed forces personnel in the Arabian Gulf: a model for successful transition and positive mental well-being

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1290
Author(s):  
Richard Mottershead ◽  
Nafi Alonaizi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Civilian Life ◽  
Military Retirement ◽  
Employment Needs

Background: The study sought to explore the lived experiences of individuals having served in the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia, as they made the transition to civilian life and sought new employment opportunities.     Methods: Researchers carried out qualitative research in the form of narrative inquiry. Narratives were collected from eleven in-depth interviews conducted in Saudi Arabia in 2021, allowed for insight into participant experiences. Existing literature on military retirement was also investigated. Results: Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed concurrently using thematic analysis to identify patterns or themes. The researchers adopted thematic synthesis as an analytical framework though which descriptive themes from the literature on military retirement were generated. Overall, this approach allowed for the comparison of themes in literature with those of narrative interviews. Conclusion: The study identified challenges encountered by veterans during the resettlement and transitional phase from military to civilian life. There was a general consensus, however, that military life equips individuals with valuable skills that are transferrable to successful post-military employment, known as Positive Transferable Adaptability for Employability (PTAE), (Mottershead, 2019), which can greatly empower those making the transition. These findings led the researchers to develop a new model for veteran career paths that meet the contemporary employment needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the REVERE Transition Model, which identifies six career paths.

scholarly journals Kalesang dorp in Context De bouw van Village

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Chairul Basrun Umanailo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
Regional Leaders ◽  
The Village

Kalesang Village is an innovative program of regional leaders to improve the well-being and economic standard of rural communities, a strong desire to involve the entire community comes together in assisting the implementation of the village. Objective examined Kalesang Village solely for reviewing how far the success of the program was to the community in rural development. In research and studies conducted using qualitative research approach to strengthen and formalize the findings of the field. That what has been done in the village of Kalesang Program evokes patronage and downstream program where community involvement is not the result of consciousness has awakened, but because of problems of bureaucratic structures that create dependence on the direction of companion gave birth to participation this village working units (SKPD). The most important thing that is related to indicator of success and engagement that is not that perceived can be found needs no improvement and changes in patterns of approach and implementation in the field

New Ways for Old in the Treatment of Adolescent African Girls

Africa ◽  
1939 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Culwick
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Social Contacts ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
First Case ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Opening Paragraph ◽  
First Time

Opening ParagraphThe custom of shutting young girls up at puberty is not uncommon among Bantu tribes, the period varying from the duration of the first menstruation to a matter of months and even years. In the first case she is merely removed from normal social contacts during a short period of crisis, when certain rites must be performed for her own safety and fertility, and possibly the well-being of society generally, and certain lessons regarding personal conduct, not necessarily heard then for the first time, must be finally driven home in a manner and in an emotional atmosphere calculated to impress them deeply in her consciousness. In the latter cases the idea is that, in addition to undergoing the safeguarding ritual, the girl should afterwards remain in absolute seclusion until the negotiations regarding her marriage are complete and a substantial part of the bride-wealth has been handed over. I am here concerned with the latter.

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