La variation régionale en français franco-américain : les formes verbales à la troisième personne du pluriel

Cet article présente les résultats d'une étude des formes verbales à la troisième personne du pluriel dans le français parlé à Gardner, Massachusetts. Nous com mençons par un survol historique de cette communauté franco-américaine. Nous passons ensuite à une description de notre méthodologie. Enfin, la quantification des données nous permet de dégager des tendances générales quant à la distribu tion de ces formes.This article presents the results of a study of third person plural verb forms in the French spoken in Gardner, Massachusetts. We begin with a historical overview of the Franco-American community. We then describe our methodology. Finally, we discuss the general trends in the data with respect to the distribution of these forms

Everyday nationhood

Examines nationalism 'from below' in an exploration of four ways that nationhood is produced & reproduced in everyday life. The process by which the nation is constituted & legitimated as a discursive construct through 'talking the nation' is described, along with ways that nationhood frames the choices that citizens make ('choosing the nation'). The everyday meanings & invocations of national symbols constitute 'performing the nation,' while 'consuming the nation' refers to the constitution & expression of nationhood in everyday consumption practices

LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG: Behavioral Treatment Programs for Speech and Body Movement in Parkinson Disease

Recent advances in neuroscience have suggested that exercise-based behavioral treatments may improve function and possibly slow progression of motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). The LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) Programs for individuals with PD have been developed and researched over the past 20 years beginning with a focus on the speech motor system (LSVT LOUD) and more recently have been extended to address limb motor systems (LSVT BIG). The unique aspects of the LSVT Programs include the combination of (a) an exclusive target on increasing amplitude (loudness in the speech motor system; bigger movements in the limb motor system), (b) a focus on sensory recalibration to help patients recognize that movements with increased amplitude are within normal limits, even if they feel “too loud” or “too big,” and (c) training self-cueing and attention to action to facilitate long-term maintenance of treatment outcomes. In addition, the intensive mode of delivery is consistent with principles that drive activity-dependent neuroplasticity and motor learning. The purpose of this paper is to provide an integrative discussion of the LSVT Programs including the rationale for their fundamentals, a summary of efficacy data, and a discussion of limitations and future directions for research

Beyond the Public Use File: Confidentiality of Archival Records. A Case Study, the National Center for Health Statistics

Beyond the Public Use File: Confidentiality of Archival Records. A Case Study, the National Center for Health Statistic

La variation régionale en français francoaméricain les formes verbales à la troisième personne du pluriel

This article presents the results of a study of third person plural verb forms in the French spoken in Gardner, Massachusetts. We begin with a historical overview of the Franco-American community. We then describe our methodology. Finally, we discuss the general trends in the data with respect to the distribution of these forms.Cet article présente les résultats d’une étude des formes verbales à la troisième personne du pluriel dans le français parlé à Gardner, Massachusetts. Nous commençons par un survol historique de cette communauté franco-américaine. Nous passons ensuite à une description de notre méthodologie. Enfin, la quantification des données nous permet de dégager des tendances générales quant à la distribution de ces formes

Factors Associated with Health-Promoting Behaviors of Adult Protective Service Workers and Professionals Who Support Vulnerable Adults

Background: Adult protective services encompass social services provided to vulnerable adults: abused, neglected and exploited elderly and adults with significant disabilities in the United States. Adult Protective Services (APS) workers investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. APS workers work closely with multidisciplinary teams and professionals in various fields to assist with the investigations. APS workers and other professionals are exposed to individual and work environment stressors that result in a lower professional quality of life. There is evidence, however, that health-promoting behaviors mitigate the negative effects of stressors. Purpose: Using the Health Promotion Theory by Nola Pender as a framework, this study examined the psychometric properties of the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP-II) and the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) in a sample of APS workers and professionals who support vulnerable adults. Additionally, the relationship between demographic and work environment factors was examined in relation to the health promoting behaviors and work-related quality of life of APS workers and other professionals who support vulnerable adults. Method: Attendees (n=129) of an Adult Abuse Training participated in this cross-sectional, correlational design study. The associations of demographic and work environment factors were examined in relation to health promoting behaviors and work-related quality of life using the bi-variate statistics and regression models. Also, the validity and reliability of the HPLP-II and ProQOL were examined using Pearson correlation. Internal consistency reliability was measured using Cronbach alpha. Results: The total scores and subscale scores of the HPLP-II and ProQOL showed a good level of internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha between .75 and .96). Results indicated a positive association between work-life balance, education level, and perceptions of health. Direct client contact was negatively associated with HPLP. Work environment factors, including current position, salary, perceived job satisfaction, and likelihood of looking for another job, were all positively associated with ProQOL. General linear models revealed additional factors that significantly predicted certain subscale scores of the HPLP-II. Conclusion: The HPLP-II and ProQOL are reliable instruments for use with APS workers and professionals who support vulnerable adults in NYS. Given the positive association between work-life balance and health promoting behaviors, it is important for agencies to be proactive in ensuring that APS workers and other professionals develop the coping skills and understanding of the behaviors that could reduce related stress and trauma and enhance, rather than undermine, mental and physical health