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Perceived Community Belonging as a Moderator: Effects of Childhood Abuse on Health and Well-Being Among Middle-Aged and Older Canadians Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Lei Chai
This study examined the moderating role of perceived community belonging in the relationship between childhood abuse and health and well-being outcomes among Canadian individuals aged 55 and older....
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Developing and Validating the Senior Meaning in Life Evaluation (SmiLE) Scale Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Seok in Nam, Sejin Kim, Hyojin Nam, Junpyo Kim, Eunjin Lee, Sangyoon Han, HeeJung Yi
The Senior Meaning in Life Evaluation scale encompasses not only older adults’ personal motivation and growth but also the meaning for them in society and in their relationships: With this scale, w...
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Age as a Factor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Higher Education Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Nancy Morrow-Howell, Michele Dinman, Sophie Mauk, Natalie Galucia
Demographic shifts and the growth of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are occurring simultaneously on college campuses. This study seeks to understand their intersection by focusi...
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Healthcare Cost Burden and Self-Reported Frequency of Depressive/Anxious Feelings in Older Adults Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Namkee G. Choi, C. Nathan Marti, Bryan Y. Choi, Mark M. Kunik
Using the 2018-2021 National Health Interview Survey data, we examined the associations between healthcare cost burden and depressive/anxious feelings in older adults. Nearly12% reported healthcare...
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Introducing Issue 67(1) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 67, No. 1, 2024)
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Introducing Issue 66(8) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 8, 2023)
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“Savoring the Past, Nourishing the Present”: Uncovering the Essence of Multicultural Mealtime Experiences in Senior Living Facilities Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Shi Yin Chee
Mealtimes are crucial markers of daily schedules and hold significant meaning for older adults in senior living facilities worldwide, extending beyond the food served. Utilizing Moustakas’ transcen...
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The Influence of Spirituality on Professional Identity, Role Performance, and Career Resilience among Nursing Home Social Workers Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Robin K. Rogers, Dennis R. Myers, Brianna V. Garrison, Jon E. Singletary, Angela McClellan
This paper explores how social workers integrate personal spirituality within nursing homes, where a highly regulated, stressful environment marginalizes professional identity and challenges retent...
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Older Asian Adults with Limited English Proficiency and Racism Through the Lens of Asian Human Service Workers Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Sangeun Lee
Expressions of anti-Asian hate and racism rose substantially during the pandemic, which had drastic effects on the wellbeing of various Asian-American communities. Through the lens of bicultural an...
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“You’re Asking Me to Put into Words Something That I Don’t Put into Words.”: Climate Grief and Older Adult Environmental Activists Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Mary Kate Dennis, Paul Stock
Globally, climate change is leading to environmental crises, which activists have been fighting against for decades. Social scientists have rarely considered older adults as environmentalists and t...
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Introducing Issue 66(7) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 7, 2023)
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The Preservation of Spousal and Partner Relationships Among Nursing Home Residents Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Shanae Shaw, Ellen Csikai
ABSTRACT Deciding to seek placement in a nursing home can be difficult for both older adults and their families, but especially so for spouses or partners of potential nursing home residents. Disruption of the attachment relationship following placement is likely to influence the psychosocial well-being of nursing home residents. This mixed-method study explored services and activities offered that
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Book Review of Aging in the Social Environment Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Anthony Traver
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Correction Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-08-17
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 7, 2023)
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Home and Community-Based Service Use Varies by Health Care Team and Comorbidity Level of Veterans with Dementia Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Emma D Quach, Emily Franzosa, Shibei Zhao, Pengsheng Ni, Christine W Hartmann, Lauren R. Moo
Home and community-based services (HCBSs) such as home care and adult day centers are vital to supporting adults with dementia in community settings. We investigated whether HCBS use (use of both h...
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Incentivizing Students to Learn More About Gerontological Practice Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Kimberly M. Cassie, Christina R. Miller, Dina J. Schupack
Enticing students to expand their knowledge of aging-related issues and careers can be fraught with challenges. Intrinsic and curricula-related factors associated with pursuit of aging-related care...
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Assessing Gender Differences on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Medical and Social Needs of Dementia Caregivers Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Shawnta L. Lloyd, Allison Caban-Holt, Takiyah D. Starks, Jarrel C. Clark, Goldie S. Byrd
Our analyses aimed to assess health status and critical needs of caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) during the COVID-19 pandemic by gender. Between March 2021 and August 2021, respondents (n...
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Subjective Age and Financial Exploitation Vulnerability: The Mediating Role of Financial Self-Efficacy Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Gali Weissberger, Yoav S. Bergman
An older subjective age, or feeling older than one’s chronological age, has been associated with increased financial exploitation vulnerability (FEV) among older adults. However, the mechanisms beh...
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Statewide Age-Friendly Virtual Fair as a Tactic for Social Change Across the Aging Ecosystem Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Althea Pestine-Stevens, Emily A. Greenfield, Natalie Elaine Pope, Renie Carniol, Cathy Rowe
Prior research has demonstrated ways in which community events help to establish age-friendly community initiatives and strengthen their impact. We extend these insights by discussing how the desig...
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Social isolation, loneliness, and mental health among older adults during COVID-19: a scoping review Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Aiman Mushtaq, Mohd. Arif Khan
COVID-19 continues to have detrimental effects worldwide, especially on vulnerable populations. The burden of mental health concerns and psychological well-being resulting from social isolation and...
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The 100 Leading Contributors to English-Language Gerontological Journals: An International Study of Scholarly Impact Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 David R. Hodge, Patricia R. Turner, Chao-Kai Huang
The two aims of this study were to: 1) identify the 100 most impactful contributors to English-language gerontological journals, and 2) map their respective disciplinary affiliations to help illumi...
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VA social workers identify factors predictive of enrollment and variability in Veterans’ access to aid and attendance benefits Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Katherine A. Kennedy, Emily Corneau, Taylor Rickard, Whitney L. Mills, Kali S. Thomas
The Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit is a cash entitlement for Veterans who served in the U.S. military to obtain personal care services. Our objective was to identify factors contributing to varia...
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Introducing Issue 66(6) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 6, 2023)
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Characterizing Canadian Social Workers Willing to Be Involved in Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Lacking Decisional Capacity Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Gina Bravo, Nathalie Delli-Colli, Isabelle Dumont, Marie-Eve Bouthillier, Marianne Rochette, Lise Trottier
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is available in Canada for competent persons meeting the legal requirements. Extending access to persons lacking decisional capacity is being considered. Social w...
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Introducing Issue 66(5) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 5, 2023)
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The Attitudes of Nursing Home Staff Toward Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Residents in Tokyo: A Vignette Survey Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Hiromi Kitajima, Hidehiro Sugisawa
This study aimed to elucidate the dimensions of reactions to lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) residents among staff of intensive-care nursing homes for older adults and the factors related to these...
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The Link of COVID-19-Related Beliefs and Information Sources to Ageism: Myth or Reality? Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Cherrie Park, Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, Ha-Neul Kim
This study aimed to understand ambivalent ageism among younger adults during the pandemic by examining whether younger adults’ beliefs around COVID-19 and the sources from which they received COVID...
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Long-Term Health Effects of Work Trajectories Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Work, Material, and Social Environments Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Ji Young Kang, Seoyeon Ahn, Oejin Shin, BoRin Kim, Sojung Park
Using data from 14 waves (2003–2016) of the Korean Labor and Income Panel Study (KLIPS) (N = 1,627 individuals aged 45–64; 22778 observations), in this study, we conducted sequence analysis and a m...
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Loneliness Among Low-Income Older Immigrants Living in Subsidized Senior Housing: Does Perceived Social Cohesion Matter? Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-28 Jihye Baek, BoRin Kim, Sojung Park, Byeongju Ryu
This study compared the level of loneliness among older immigrants residing in subsidized senior housing with that of non-immigrant residents. The study also sought to examine the differential infl...
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Internet Use and Well-Being of Older Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from European Social Survey Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-28 Sunwoo Lee
The present study examined older adults’ use of digital technology and its relation to perceived well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. Three cross-sectional survey data from...
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Generativity in Later-Life: The Interplay Between Retirement Status and Human, Social, and Financial Capital Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Natalee Hung, Yu-Chih Chen, Rebecca M. P. Choy Yung, Mingo S. M. Kwan, Angela K. Y. To, Ellmon S. M. Fung, Cecilia L. W. Chan
Generativity has been increasingly recognized as an important component of healthy aging. Although the desire to be generative is influenced by societal and cultural expectations, the relative infl...
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Aging and Social Policy in the United States Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Jessica L. Cassidy
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 8, 2023)
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Safety Concerns for Persons with Dementia in Senior Housing: A Qualitative Study with Korean American Caregivers in Los Angeles Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Yuri Jang, Juyoung Park, Nan Sook Park, Soondool Chung, Miyong T. Kim
Subsidized senior housing helps many socioeconomically disadvantaged older adults pursue independent living and aging in place. However, cognitive impairment or dementia poses a critical challenge ...
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Financial Strain and Psychological Distress Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Moderated Mediation Model Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Lei Chai
This study investigates the association between financial strain and psychological distress among middle-aged and older adults, exploring how this association is mediated by sleep problems and mode...
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A Sense of Control and Wellbeing in Older People Living with Frailty: A Scoping Review Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Adam Nyende, Caroline Ellis-Hill, Stefanos Mantzoukas
A sense of control is important for supporting older people living with frailty to develop adaptive functioning to optimize wellbeing. This scoping review examined the literature on the sense of co...
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Resilience as a Protective Factor in Older Adult Suicide: A Rapid Review Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Haelim Jeong, Hyunjin Noh
Nearly 700,000 suicide deaths occur each year. One in every five suicide death occurs among adults over 60 years of age or older. As the aging population increases rapidly, there is a need to under...
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Types of Voluntary Work and Influence of Participation for Older Volunteers: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Hui-Fen Hsu, Kuei-Min Chen, Frank Belcastro
This systematic review synthesized findings on socio-demographic characteristics of older adults who engaged in formal volunteering, types of voluntary work for engagement, and the outcomes resulti...
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A Double Whammy? Psychosocial Disadvantages of Dementia Caregivers with Cancer Histories Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Jin You, Jinhui Qiao, Yue Dong, Peter P. Vitaliano
Guided by the Diathesis-Stress model, this study examined how cancer history interacted with caregiving status to determine the psychosocial functioning of dementia caregivers. This study assessed ...
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Implicit and Explicit Spirituality in the Lives of Transgender and Gender Expansive Older Adults Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Vanessa D. Fabbre, Courtney B. Taylor, Stef Sloan, Eleni Gaveras
Religion and spirituality for transgender and gender expansive people (whom we refer to collectively as trans) are complicated by mainstream religions’ history of stigmatizing and marginalizing sex...
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Introducing Issue 66(4) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 4, 2023)
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What Factors Explain Family Quality of Life in Neurodegenerative Diseases? Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Eva González-Ortega, Alba Aza, Isabel Vicario-Molina, M. Begoña Orgaz, María Gómez-Vela, Marta Badia
ABSTRACT Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are a major cause of dependency among elderly and affect the entire family unit. However, the literature has paid little attention to Family Quality of Life (FQOL) and focused on the patient and the main caregiver. The aim was to analyze the FQOL of people with NDs from a systemic perspective and to identify associated factors. A sample of 300 family caregivers
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Anti-Asian Racism and COVID-19 Impact on Older Adults: The Voices of Social Workers Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Yeonjung Jane Lee, Sophia B. Lau, Clifford S. Bersamira, Jaron Yamauchi
Heightened anti-Asian racism and hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted older adults and the social workers who supported them. Yet, the experiences of Asian and Asian American (AAA) soc...
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Factors Influencing Decision Making in Terminal Hospitalization of Nursing Home Residents: A Qualitative Study of the Perspective of Nurses, Social Workers, and General Practitioners Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Karolína Pechová, Martin Loučka
ABSTRACT A significant percentage of nursing home residents die in hospitals. The objective of this study is to explore the factors that influence decision-making about hospitalizations of nursing home residents in the Czech Republic that become terminal. A total of 27 semi-structured interviews with nurses and social workers registered with nursing homes, as well as general practitioners cooperating
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The Reciprocal Relationship of Physical Capacity and Mental Health: A Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model Analysis Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Yuanyuan Ji, Xiaoling Xiang
ABSTRACT This study investigates the mutual influence of mental health and physical capacity in older adults, considering potential gender differences. Data from 7,504 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ from the NHATS 2011-2015 surveys were analyzed using a random intercept cross-lagged panel model in Mplus. Results revealed moderate within-person effects of physical capacity on mental health (βt12 =
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Introduction Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 3, 2023)
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For the Sake of Myself, My Colleagues and My Community: Exploring the Benefits of Political Participation in Later Life Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Rodrigo Serrat, Karima Chacur-Kiss, Feliciano Villar, Inma Peiró-Milian
ABSTRACT Most studies on the benefits of late life civic engagement have focused exclusively on formal volunteering. Older adults’ political participation is much more overlooked. The current paper explores the benefits of long-term participation in political organizations as described by actively engaged Spanish older people. We used an adaptation of McAdams’ life-story interview with 40 participants
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The Impact of Online and Offline Social Support on the Mental Health of Carers of Persons with Cognitive Impairments Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Eun-Hye Grace Yi, Margaret E. Adamek, Michin Hong, Yvonne Lu, David Wilkerson
ABSTRACT The carers of persons with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s have migrated to online platforms to seek help, yet studies on the use of online social support within the context of caregiving are underdeveloped. Guided by the social support theory, we examined the association of online and offline social support with depression and anxiety in the United States. Using a subsample from
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Racial/Ethnic Group Differences in Older Adults’ Involvement with Adult Protective Services Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Kenneth J. Steinman, Jason Burnett, Rebecca Hoffman
ABSTRACT This paper represents the first study to focus on quantifying racial/ethnic group differences in older adults’ involvement with adult protective services (APS). Across 3 independent county programs, the rate of APS reports was about twice as high for Black older adults compared to White older adults. These differences were greater for clients who were older and male but remained similar across
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Social Support and Unmet Needs for Personal Assistance Among Community-Dwelling U.S. Chinese Older Adults: Does the Source of Support Matter? Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Dexia Kong, Xuhong Li, Phyllis Solomon, Xinqi Dong
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between social support sources and unmet needs among U.S. Chinese older adults. Data were from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago. Unmet needs were assessed by indexes of activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Three specific sources of social support (spouse, family members, and friends) were
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Civic Activities and Mental Health in Later Life: The Moderating Role of Generative Concerns Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-02-22 Yu-Chih Chen, Nancy Morrow-Howell, Natalee Hung, Cecilia L.W. Chan
ABSTRACT This study examined the moderating mechanisms of generative concerns (perception of making contributions to others) between generative civic activities and mental health among middle-aged and older adults. A total of 1,109 community-dwelling adults aged over 45 were recruited through an online survey. Generative civic activities (political participation and volunteering), generative concerns
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Adventure and Spiritual Restoration: Older Adult Motivations for Undertaking a Pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 Holly Nelson-Becker, Joseph G. Pickard, Florian Sichling
ABSTRACT A pilgrimage is an intentional journey undertaken for reasons that can increase a sense of well-being. Although originally completed for religious purposes, motives in contemporary times may include anticipated religious, spiritual, and humanistic benefits as well as appreciation of culture and geography. This quantitative and qualitative survey research explored the motivations of a sample
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Social Workers Critical to Honoring Commitments to Residents and Families in Long-Term Care Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 Nancy Kusmaul, Amy Restorick Roberts, Paige Hector, Colleen Galambos, Sheryl Zimmerman, Mercedes Bern-Klug, Robert Connolly, Xiaochuan Wang, Chris Herman
ABSTRACT Social workers have been at the forefront of research and advocacy to improve nursing home care for several decades. However, United States (U.S.) regulations have not kept pace with professional standards, as nursing home social services workers are still not required to have a degree in social work and many are assigned caseloads that are untenable for providing quality psychosocial and
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Later Life as a Daring Experience: Factors Associated with Older Adults’ Risk Perception Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-02-13 Rinat Lifshitz, Yaacov G. Bachner, Galit Nimrod
ABSTRACT Risk perception refers to people’s subjective judgments about the possibility of negative occurrences and the extent to which they are concerned with them. Previous studies have found that older adults who were exposed to ongoing terror threats developed later-life and terror risk perceptions. These studies showed that high risk perception has negative psychological and physiological consequences
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Implementing a Grandfamily Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses and Adaptations Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Nancy Mendoza, Cherrie Park
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic complicated efforts to deliver interventions to marginalized populations at risk of contracting COVID-19. Grandfamilies are one such group. GRANDcares Plus (GC+) is an intervention designed to help grandfamilies build resilience. It was scheduled to launch shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began and consequently was heavily influenced by the pandemic. This paper discusses
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Introducing Issue 66(2) Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Robin P. Bonifas
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 2, 2023)
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Older Adults in Action: Using Action Research to Address Neighborhood Change Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Amie Thurber
ABSTRACT Older adults face distinct challenges amidst changing neighborhood conditions, yet also bring distinct resources to aid their communities. After considering the literature related to well-being in older adulthood, the effects of neighborhood change on older adults, and older adults and social action, this paper explores the experiences of older adults in the Neighborhood Story Project. This
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The Role of Trust in Older Adult Service Provision at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2023-01-08 Natalie R. Turner, Callie Freitag, Ian Johnson, Carolyn M. Parsey, Magaly Ramirez, Clara Berridge
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic caused near immediate service delivery adaptation among social service and healthcare sectors. Findings from in-depth interviews with 45 senior leaders of social services and healthcare organizations serving older adults in Washington State elucidate the role of trust in service provision at the onset of the pandemic. First, a history of trust facilitated service adaptation
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Age and Workplace Ageism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Sangkyung Bae, Moon Choi
ABSTRACT The increase of older workers has resulted in more diversified demographics with a wide spectrum of employees’ ages. This change calls for a better understanding of intergenerational conflict, in particular ageism. This study aimed to synthesize study findings on workplace ageism by examining the relationship between ageist attitudes and chronological age. A systematic literature review was
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Introduction to the special issue Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Christine L. Sheppard
Published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work (Vol. 66, No. 1, 2023)
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Happiness of Older Adults in Haemodialysis: Findings from a Comparative Study Journal of Gerontological Social Work (IF 3.608) Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Claudia A. Valente Santos, Joyce Aguiar, Jorge Gato, Anne Marie G. V. Fontaine, Daniela F. de Freitas, Luciana Kusumota
ABSTRACT Happiness is related to longevity and better health; nevertheless, there is a lack of knowledge about the construct, understood as subjective well-being (SWB), of older adults undergoing hemodialysis. This cross-sectional study investigated the extent to which hemodialysis treatment affects the SWB of older adults, compared to non-dialysis older adults. Regarding this, a total of 126 participants