scholarly journals State Implementation of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-99
Author(s):  
Eun Koh ◽  
Allysa Ware ◽  
Eunju Lee
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Kinship Care ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Kinship Caregivers ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Mandatory Requirement ◽  
Social Work Practitioners ◽  
Potential Benefits

Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (FC Act) has been in place for over 10 years. However, children in kinship care continue to receive fewer benefits, supports, and access to resources due to challenges with fully integrating kinship care into the child welfare system. The current study explored the state implementation of the FC Act with a focus on kinship care. Representatives from 15 states across the U.S. completed an online survey focused on their state’s response to the FC Act, and 14 participated in a follow-up survey on their states’ plan for kinship navigator programs with the passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (FFPSA). The findings show that the most common change after the FC Act was observed in the Act’s mandatory requirement to identify and search for kinship caregivers. States were less likely to implement non-mandated services or programs despite their potential benefits. In response to the FFPSA, states were looking for opportunities to learn from other states implementing kinship navigator programs. More support and oversight from the federal government are needed to promote successful policy implementation at the state level. In addition, social work practitioners need to be aware of programs and legislation on kinship care in order to advocate for and ensure the well-being of children and caregivers who provide kinship care.

scholarly journals German Adaptation of the Subjective Vitality Scales (SVS-G)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-75
Author(s):  
Alex Bertrams ◽  
Thomas H. Dyllick ◽  
Chris Englert ◽  
Ann Krispenz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Individual Difference ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Subjective Vitality ◽  
Positive Feeling ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Correlated Factors

AbstractSubjective vitality is a positive feeling of aliveness and energy, and it is a crucial aspect of well-being. The Subjective Vitality Scales (SVS) have been developed to measure subjective vitality both at the individual difference level and the state level in English-speaking samples. We translated the SVS into German (the SVS-G) and examined their psychometric properties. In Study 1 (N=260), we found that two correlated factors (Factor 1: individual difference level; Factor 2: state level) with five items each constituted a useful structure for the SVS-G. Moreover, the scores on the individual difference scale were more stable than the scores on the state scale. We also found partial evidence for the measurement invariance over a period of three weeks. Conforming to our expectations, Study 2 (N=296) revealed that the SVS-G scores were related to positive and negative affect but could still be distinguished from the affect variables. In line with previous findings, Study 3 (N=203) showed that SVS-G scores are related to well-being variables (happiness and joviality) and the perceived capacity to actively perform effortful tasks (attentiveness and capacity for self-control). Across all the studies, the SVS-G showed satisfying inner consistency, and the two consideration levels (individual differences vs. state) could be differentiated. The initial evidence suggests that overall, the SVS-G have good psychometric properties.

scholarly journals Development of domestic tourism in the context of a pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 128 ◽  
pp. 01004
Author(s):  
E.G. Efimova ◽  
N.A. Levochkina ◽  
B.E. Khabibullina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
High Level

Preserving the health of the population occupies a special place at the legislative level, in the socio-economic strategies for the development of regions and the country as a whole. The preservation of human health depends not only on one’s own desire to preserve it, including the current state of the state and the development of the country’s tourism industry. Recreation and recreation for modern people, who mainly live in cities and megacities characterized by a high level of pollution due to the intensity of economic activity, are of particular importance for maintaining health and life expectancy. An increase in people’s life expectancy is considered at the state level as an important indicator of people’s well-being, improving the level and quality of life. Russia has created unique conditions and opportunities for the development of domestic tourism, which, with reasonable organization, investments, including the creation of public-private partnerships, and improving the efficiency of services provided, allow us to carry out our activities in the field of preserving and maintaining public health, increasing the duration and quality of life. Domestic Russian tourism can be considered as the basis for the socio-economic development of territories at any level, as well as as an industry whose contribution to the country’s GDP can be significant.

scholarly journals Resource Review: The State of Girls: Unfinished Business

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-86
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
The State ◽  
Unfinished Business ◽  
Development Programming ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Girl Scout

The State of Girls: Unfinished Business is an extensive report published by the Girl Scout Research Institute. The 156 page publication examines girls’ health and well-being in the United States with a focus on key issues including health, educational achievement, demographic trends and safety. The report includes excellent charts, tables and diagrams and an appendix of state-level sources of data to support research findings. Youth professionals will appreciate this well documented, easy to comprehend resource as they engage in positive youth development programming.

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISES ON THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE COUNTRY'S

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliia Kodenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Business ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
The Impact

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of social enterprises on the functioning of the country's economy and the welfare of the population. It is determined that social entrepreneurs, but with a certain social mission. It is determined how, due to the introduction of social business, it is possible to solve many tasks at the state level and reduce the tax burden on the local budgets of the country, due to the functioning of social enterprises. Various directions of social business and its positive influence on economic development of the state are resulted. It is substantiated that social entrepreneurship effectively influences the economic, social ecological, recreational part of the country. As further research, it can be argued that the dependence of the country's economic development on business structures is obvious, therefore, the development of social business should become an integral part of the country's entrepreneurship.

German Adaptation of the Subjective Vitality Scales (SVS-G), accepted version (journal: Open Psychology)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Bertrams ◽  
Thomas Dyllick-Brenzinger ◽  
Chris Englert ◽  
Ann Krispenz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Individual Difference ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Subjective Vitality ◽  
Positive Feeling ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Correlated Factors

Subjective vitality is a positive feeling of aliveness and energy, and it is a crucial aspect of well-being. The Subjective Vitality Scales (SVS) have been developed to measure subjective vitality both at the individual difference level and the state level in English-speaking samples. We translated the SVS into German (the SVS-G) and examined their psychometric properties. In Study 1 (N=260), we found that two correlated factors (Factor 1: individual difference level; Factor 2: state level) with five items each constituted a useful structure for the SVS-G. Moreover, the scores on the individual difference scale were more stable than the scores on the state scale. We also found partial evidence for the measurement invariance over a period of three weeks. Conforming to our expectations, Study 2 (N=296) revealed that the SVS-G scores were related to positive and negative affect but could still be distinguished from the affect variables. In line with previous findings, Study 3 (N=203) showed that SVS-G scores are related to well-being variables (happiness and joviality) and the perceived capacity to actively perform effortful tasks (attentiveness and capacity for self-control). Across all the studies, the SVS-G showed satisfying inner consistency, and the two consideration levels (individual differences vs. state) could be differentiated. The initial evidence suggests that overall, the SVS-G have good psychometric properties.

Pets and Evacuation: An Ongoing Challenge in Disasters

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley K. Farmer ◽  
Sarah E. DeYoung ◽  
Tricia Wachtendorf
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Surge Flooding ◽  
Hurricane Storm Surge ◽  
Eastern North Carolina

Abstract Pet ownership may continue to be an impediment to evacuation and sheltering for disasters, despite the passage of the 2006 PETS Act. Many Americans consider pets to be a part of the family, and are hesitant to follow evacuate orders if they cannot bring household pets along. We present findings of qualitative data collected from residents in eastern North Carolina, an area that is susceptible to hurricane storm surge flooding, and other severe weather events. Additionally, analysis of hazard mitigation plans for the state of North Carolina and the four areas in which the data were collected reveal that the state level plan includes significant planning for pets, while the local hazard plans do not dedicate plans to address evacuation and sheltering of companion animals. Implications for future research include clear communication about pet friendly shelters, broader inclusion and protection of vulnerable animals that are tied to the human and environmental well-being, and updating local mitigation plans to include specific plans for including animals in evacuation.

scholarly journals Empathy mediates the relationship between nature connectedness and both callous and uncaring traits

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Fido ◽  
Miles Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Empathy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Affective Empathy ◽  
Affective Component ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Nature Connectedness ◽  
Callous Traits ◽  
The Relationship

Across the world and time, humans share an innate affinity with nature. In addition to its benefits for mental well-being, the psychological construct of nature connectedness has been associated with several psychopathy-relevant traits including agreeableness, perspective-taking, and empathic concern. This study is the first of its kind to investigate whether nature connectedness is associated with indices of psychopathy, specifically, and whether these associations are further mediated by individual variation in cognitive and affective empathy; traits long-considered to be deficient in psychopathy. One hundred and ninety-five participants completed an online survey whereby they were asked to self-report nature connectedness, empathy, and callous, uncaring, and unemotional traits - proxy measures for the affective component of psychopathy in community samples. Nature connectedness was positively associated with cognitive and affective empathy, and inversely associated with callous and uncaring, but not unemotional facets of personality. Furthermore, whereas cognitive empathy mediated the relationship between nature connectedness and both callous and uncaring traits, affective empathy only mediated the relationship between nature connectedness and callous traits. These findings provide evidence that broadens our understanding of the potential benefits of nature connectedness in general, and how subsequently increasing one’s nature connectedness and associated ability to take the perspective of another might impact psychopathy, more specifically. As such, this study establishes the groundwork for future investigation and intervention in forensic populations.

People with cancer are likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, but politics tracks with attitudes: An inspire and COSMO survey.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1531-1531
Author(s):  
Don S. Dizon ◽  
Kathleen D. Hoffman ◽  
Danielle Gentile ◽  
Richard Tsai ◽  
John Novack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Large City ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government

1531 Background: Vaccines are a major step towards control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Estimates from multiple surveys of the general public indicate that 40 to 60% plan to be vaccinated, with some data suggesting that uptake differs by political leanings. The views of people with cancer on COVID-19 vaccination have not been reported. We report survey results of people with cancer, evaluating intent and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccinations. Methods: An online survey included self-identified patients with cancer, ≥18 years old, in the Inspire Online Community (www.inspire.com). Invitation was restricted to only members of Inspire’s cancer support groups who agreed to be contacted for research. Quantitative data were summarized with descriptive statistics. Data were analyzed by chi-square, ANOVA, and post hoc Tamhane’ T2 testing. Results: 750 responded with the most common cancers represented being prostate (30%), thyroid (24%) ovarian (20%), bladder (8%) and breast (4%). 44% were between 46 and 65 years old and 48% were over 65. Of these, 38% reported being on active treatment. The majority were white (91%), female (56%) and had a bachelor’s degree or higher (72%). Respondents represented the South (38%), West (28%), Midwest (20%), and Northeast (18%). Nearly half of respondents lived in a suburb near a large city. Almost 40% reported an annual income of > $100,000 and 13% reported income < $50,000/year. The proportion that would “definitely” or “most probably” get the COVID-19 vaccine was 80%, with significantly greater interest in people with prostate (85%), bladder (82%) and ovarian cancer (81%). Those with breast cancer reported the highest levels of being uncertain (23%) and 30% of those with thyroid cancer reported they would “probably” or “definitely” not get vaccinated. Older age, male sex, and college graduates were significantly more likely to get vaccinated. Concerns about side effects were reported by 54%, with younger patients significantly more concerned than those 66 years and older. Of 158 participants who listed other reasons they would not get vaccinated, 23% were concerned that the research and development was rushed and 11% worried about how it might interact with a compromised immune system. Using the 2020 Electoral College map to indicate political leaning at the state level, there was no significant difference in vaccine uptake, although significantly more people from blue states agreed that vaccination was the best defense against COVID-19 compared to those from red states (67 vs 33%, p <.05). Conclusions: People with cancer are much more interested in COVID-19 vaccination compared to the general public. Despite this, a large percentage of people with cancer reported distrust in either the government and/or the healthcare industry. Although vaccine attitudes tracked with political leanings at the state level, intention to get vaccinated did not.

Medicaid 101: A Primer for Speech-Language Pathologists in Education Settings

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
Janet Deppe ◽  
Marie Ireland
Keyword(s):  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Inspector General ◽  
Medical Necessity ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
School Based ◽  
Emerging Trends

This paper will provide the school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP) with an overview of the federal requirements for Medicaid, including provider qualifications, “under the direction of” rule, medical necessity, and covered services. Billing, documentation, and reimbursement issues at the state level will be examined. A summary of the findings of the Office of Inspector General audits of state Medicaid plans is included as well as what SLPs need to do in order to ensure that services are delivered appropriately. Emerging trends and advocacy tools will complete the primer on Medicaid services in school settings.

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