Development of a Web-Based GIS Learning Module for Community Asset Mapping to Enhance Service Learning in Social Work Education

In recent years, service learning – a pedagogical approach that integrates learning through service in the community – has gained increasing popularity in higher education as a means to enhance student learning and civic engagement. Service learning is relevant to social work education because of its emphasis on social justice and the amelioration of social problems and field education through practicum sites. The benefits of service learning, however, are dependent on successful integration of this pedagogical approach into the classroom. By developing a web-based learning module, this project aims to explore the possibility of using community asset mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) as an integrated technology tool to promote service learning in social work education. An assessment of this module was conducted by a student survey. The overall positive feedback on the module indicates its contribution to social work study as well as its potential applicability to larger contexts. The project can serve as a starting point for developing best practices for the training of students in mapping and spatial thinking in their community practices that would benefit other disciplines as well. The project supports the university’s mission to improve student-centred, interdisciplinary, and innovative teaching and learning, and its commitment to enhance the economic and social well-being of the local communities

Density expansion for transport coefficients: Long-wavelength versus Fermi surface nonanalyticities

The expansion of the conductivity in 2-d quantum Lorentz models in terms of the scatterer density n is considered. We show that nonanalyticities in the density expansion due to scattering processes with small and large momentum transfers, respectively, have different functional forms. Some of the latter are not logarithmic, but rather of power-law nature, in sharp contrast to the 3-d case. In a 2-d model with point-like scatterers we find that the leading nonanalytic correction to the Boltzmann conductivity, apart from the frequency dependent weak-localization term, is of order n^{3/2}.Comment: 4 pp., REVTeX, epsf, 3 eps figs, final version as publishe

Acculturative Stress and Mental Health Among Korean Adolescents in the United States

This study investigated Korean-American adolescents’ stress related to their acculturation experiences and mental health. A total of 260 Korean-American adolescents from immigrant families (ages 12–18 years) participated in the study. The U.S. born group had a higher level of acculturative stress than the Korea-born group (t D 2.222; df D 258; p \u3c .05). Males reported a higher level of self-esteem than females (t D 2.112; df D 257; p \u3c .05). Acculturative stress was positively correlated with depression (r D .299; p \u3c .01) and negatively related to self-esteem (r D .292; p \u3c .01). Self-esteem was negatively related to depression (r D .536; p \u3c .01)

Parental Attachment Among Korean–American Adolescents

The present study examined the relationship between parental care and control perceived by Korean–American adolescents, and further investigated the relationships between parental attachment styles and mental health measures including self-esteem, depression, and social support. The relationship between parental care and parental control resulted in a significantly negative correlation. Parental care showed significantly positive correlations with self-esteem and social support, and a negative correlation with depression. Parental control showed a significantly negative correlation with self-esteem, and a significantly positive correlation with depression. The analysis demonstrated that optimal parenting showed significantly higher self-esteem, lower depression, and higher social support than the other groups

Clinical Characteristics of Alcohol Drinking and Acculturation Issues Faced by Korean Immigrants in the United States

Koreans in the United States can be grouped based on their diverse immigration histories and levels of acculturation: 1st-generation (Il-Sei), 1.5 generation (Il-Jom-O-Sei), 2nd-generation (Yi-Sei), 3rd-generation (Sam-Sei), and so on. Generational differences often account for different norms and behaviors regarding alcohol consumption. Difficulties for 1stgeneration Koreans arise when seeking treatment for mental health and alcohol or substance abuse problems because of language barriers and cultural differences. The purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics of alcohol consumption by Il-Sei Koreans who were born, raised, and educated in Korea and immigrated to the United States after age 18. Immigration stress, Korean drinking norms and traditions, the influence of Confucianis

Korean American mother and daughter communication on women\u27s health topics

The purpose of this study was to explore communication patterns about health behaviors and lifestyles between Korean mothers and daughters living in the United States. Demographic and general health information was also collected. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Korean mother and daughter dyads. Korean mothers talked with their daughters about healthy diets and exercise but relied on daughters\u27schools to provide much of their daughters\u27health education information related to growth and developmental changes and women\u27s health issues such as screening and HIV prevention practice. Intervention models to enhance mother I daughter health communication and to improve mothers\u27 self care need to be investigated