766 research outputs found
Cultural Comparison of Chronic Conditions, Functional Status, and Acceptance in Older African-American and White Adults
Acceptance of functional decline accompanying chronic illness is challenging for all elders, and even more so for African-American elders. This study examined functional status and the number, types, and acceptance of chronic conditions in 16 African-American and 46 White elders. African-American elders reported better functioning but resembled Whites in number of chronic conditions and acceptance. All African-Americans reported hypertension; 76% of Whites reported arthritis. Greater acceptance was correlated with fewer chronic conditions (r = -.23, p \u3c .05) and better functioning (r = -.59, p \u3c .01). Poorer functioning (i.e., functional disability) was correlated with more chronic conditions (r = .27, p \u3c .05). Culturally sensitive interventions are needed to enhance elders\u27 acceptance of chronic conditions and to improve their functioning
Psychometric Properties of a Measure of Acceptance of Long-Standing Health Problems
Acceptance of chronic illness is important for health promotion and for improving the quality of life of elders with chronic conditions. Thus, a reliable and valid measure of acceptance is needed for this population. Currently available measures of acceptance do not focus specifically on accepting chronic conditions. This study of 176 elders with chronic conditions examined the psychometric properties of an adapted measure of acceptance—the Ideas About Long-Standing Health Problems (IALHP) questionnaire. Although the findings provided beginning evidence for internal reliability and construct validity to support its potential usefulness in elders, further scale development is recommended
Exit Strategies for Leaving Well
The purpose of this research is to expand the current body of
knowledge related to exit strategies employed by ethical, enduring
leaders as they prepare to exit their current posts. This is
accomplished by using the following resources:
Scholarly literature review covering voluntary terminations,
quitting and leadership
In-depth interviews with exited leaders
In-depth interviews with Human Resources professionals from
companies the leaders exited
The common, emerging themes have been analyzed and provide the
basis for building an effective exit strategy framework; that positions
leaders to leave an organization as good or better than they found it,
prepares their staff for the exit and provides leaders with great
confidence that they are indeed “leaving well.
Science materials for the gifted in grades two and three
Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit
The Effect of Acceptance Training on Psychological and Physical Health Outcomes in Elders with Chronic Conditions
This pilot trial investigated the short and long-term effects of Acceptance Training (ACT) intervention on acceptance, perceived health, functional status, anxiety, and depression in elders with chronic conditions living in retirement communities (RCs). The ACT intervention combined Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with music, relaxation, and guided imagery during six weekly 2-hour sessions. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 16 African-American and 46 White elders across four data collection points in six randomly selected RCs using well-established measures of perceived health, functional status, anxiety, and depression, and a measure of acceptance of chronic conditions adapted from a previous measure of acceptance of diabetes. While changes were found in perceived health, functional status, anxiety, and depression, the most significant changes occurred in the elders\u27 acceptance of chronic conditions immediately after the intervention (t = -2.62, P \u3c .02), and these changes persisted for 6 and 12 weeks (t\u27s = -2.74, -3.32, p\u27s \u3c .01), respectively. Although a 40% attrition rate reduced the sample size from 62 (N = 62) to 37 (N = 37), the significant increases in acceptance over time provide initial evidence for the fidelity of the ACT intervention
Effects of Teaching Resourcefulness and Acceptance on Affect, Behavior, and Cognition of Chronically Ill Elders
This clinical trial examined changes in affect, behavior, and cognition in 176 chronically ill elders who were randomly assigned to Resourcefulness Training (RT), Acceptance Training (AT), or Diversional Activities (DA). The RT group improved on affect (t(1,42) = 4.91; p \u3c .001) and cognition (t(1,42) = 2.03; p\u3c .05) and these effects lasted 12 weeks. The AT group improved on affect (t(1,36) = 3.08; p \u3c .01), but this improvement did not persist. The RT and AT groups both showed positive behavior changes after six weeks. There were no changes in the DA group. The findings suggest that teaching elders resourcefulness and acceptance of chronic conditions may promote healthy functioning and improve their quality of life
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Chapter 8 Difference, Diversity, and Inclusion
Movements in Organizational Communication Research is an essential resource for anyone wishing to become familiar with the current state of organizational communication research and key trends in the field. Seasoned organizational communication scholars will find that the book provides unique insights by way of the intergenerational dialogue that is found in the book, as well as the contributors’ stories about their scholarly trajectories. Those who are new to the field will find that the book enables them to familiarize themselves with the field and become a part of the organizational communication scholarly community in an inviting and accessible way. Key features of the book include: A review of current issues and future directions in 13 topical areas of organizational communication research. Intergenerational dialogue and collaboration between both established and emerging scholars in their specialty areas. Reflections by the authors on their scholarly trajectories and how they became a part of the field. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter that prompt reflections and debate. The book also features online resources for instructors: Sample course syllabus Suggested case studies from the book Cases in Organization and Managerial Communication to align with this book’s chapters The book is recommended as the anchor text for introductory graduate-level courses and upper-level undergraduate courses in organizational communication. It is also an excellent supplementary text for advanced doctoral-level courses in organizational communication, and courses in related fields such as organization studies, organizational behavior, and management
Particle mesh simulations of the Lyman-alpha forest and the signature of Baryon Acoustic Oscillations in the intergalactic medium
We present a set of ultra-large particle-mesh simulations of the LyA forest
targeted at understanding the imprint of baryon acoustic oscillations (BAO) in
the inter-galactic medium. We use 9 dark matter only simulations which can, for
the first time, simultaneously resolve the Jeans scale of the intergalactic gas
while covering the large volumes required to adequately sample the acoustic
feature. Mock absorption spectra are generated using the fluctuating
Gunn-Peterson approximation which have approximately correct flux probability
density functions (PDFs) and small-scale power spectra. On larger scales there
is clear evidence in the redshift space correlation function for an acoustic
feature, which matches a linear theory template with constant bias. These
spectra, which we make publicly available, can be used to test pipelines, plan
future experiments and model various physical effects. As an illustration we
discuss the basic properties of the acoustic signal in the forest, the scaling
of errors with noise and source number density, modified statistics to treat
mean flux evolution and misestimation, and non-gravitational sources such as
fluctuations in the photo-ionizing background and temperature fluctuations due
to HeII reionization.Comment: 11 pages, 10 figures, minor changes to address referee repor
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