High school worker and manager perspectives on the socialization process in the workplace of adolescents

This study examines perspectives of independent samples of 127 high school workers and 95 managers on the socialization process in the workplace characterized by youth employment. A written questionnaire and interview schedule were used to obtain their respective perceptions about the importance of responsibility in the socialization practices of managers and opinions about the involvement of managers in the development of high school workers.The results of the study show some differences between youth and managers in their perceptions about the importance of personal and social responsibility in managerial practices, which seem reflected in the difference in their opinions about barriers that prevent managers from becoming involved in the development of high school students who work. The findings suggest that a better correspondence between learning and teaching responsibility in the workplace characterized by youth employment could enhance the socialization of many contemporary youth who work.U of I OnlyETDs are only available to UIUC Users without author permissio

Social Welfare Policy and the Psychological Needs of Low Income Women

This manuscript analyzes policy that addresses the psychological needs of low income women, especially those on welfare. The sociopolitical model of policy analysis was used to examine the social, political, and economic context for addressing the psychological needs of low income women. Within the context of progressive physical and mental health enactments, the analysis examines the causes of psychological needs among poor women, the approaches that have been used to address the needs of poor women, and the need for policy that can result in service delivery systems and service provision to meet the psychological needs of low income women. The results of the analysis suggest the need for policy that allows for an umbrella approach to screening women on welfare for mental health issues and providing services that are not attached to financial eligibility or child welfare involvement.Social Welfare Policy and Services, social welfare policy, low income women and poverty

Rural and urban differences among mental health consumers in one midwestern state: Implications for policy, practice, and research

This study examines differences in rural and urban mental health service utilization and service satisfaction. A cross-sectional survey design was used to gather information from a sample of 311 mental health consumers regarding their use of services relative to accessibility, availability, affordability, and acceptability. Data were collected from respondents individually or in small groups in various locations in one Midwestern state. Study findings showed that rural consumers are aware of fewer services, use fewer services, and are less satisfied with services than are urban consumers. Implications for rural mental health policy, practice, and future research are discussed. © 2005, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved

Use of self-help services and consumer satisfaction with professional mental health services

This study tested the hypothesis that users of mental health self-help services would be more satisfied with professional mental health services than clients who did not use self-help services. A survey was administered to 311 clients of professional mental health services, 151 (49 percent) of whom were users of self-help services. A multiple regression model showed that the use of self-help services was associated with greater satisfaction with professional mental health services. This finding provides support for the idea that the use of self-help services encourages appropriate use of professional services. The study provided evidence that self-help and traditional mental health services can function complementarily rather than in competition with one another

Rural and urban differences among mental health consumers in one midwestern state: Implications for policy, practice, and research

This study examines differences in rural and urban mental health service utilization and service satisfaction. A cross-sectional survey design was used to gather information from a sample of 311 mental health consumers regarding their use of services relative to accessibility, availability, affordability, and acceptability. Data were collected from respondents individually or in small groups in various locations in one Midwestern state. Study findings showed that rural consumers are aware of fewer services, use fewer services, and are less satisfied with services than are urban consumers. Implications for rural mental health policy, practice, and future research are discussed. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved