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1	Quality of Life of People with Profound Developmental Disabilities Based Upon Residential Settings Korinko, Kristin Jill 01 January 2016 (has links) There is much research literature on quality of life with people with varying mild to moderate levels of developmental and intellectual disabilities. A gap remained in the current literature regarding differences between the severe to profound levels of intellectual and developmental disability across residential settings. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of support of people with severe to profound levels of developmental disabilities who resided and received services either in an institution and those who receive services within the community. The theoretical foundation for this study was Maslow's theory of humanism along with the contemporary theory of quality of life. Using a quantitative research design, the Support Intensity Scale (SIS) was administered to a convenience sample of 60 adults who receive supports while residing in the community and 60 adults who receive supports and reside in an institution in the southeast U.S. The data was analyzed using 1-way analyses of variance (ANOVA) on the SIS subtest scores. Although the levels of support for the basic needs were not statistically different between the 2 residential settings, there was a significant difference in the need for medical and/or behavioral needs. The findings of this study promoted social change as these differences can be presented as part of the individualized needs assessment to prevent Reinstitutionalization of these stakeholders. Community inclusion Deinstitutionalization Profound Disability Quality of life Reinstitutionalization Supports Intensity Scale Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences
2	Green Transition at What Cost? : A comparative case study of community inclusion and social conflict in climate change mitigation projects Holm, Agnes January 2023 (has links) Projects aiming to mitigate climate change, e.g. forest conservation and renewable energy projects, are increasing in numbers across the world while often being praised in international settings. However, on a local level, climate change mitigation projects may have unintended consequences due to a lack of meaningful community inclusion, while justifying their operations with an environmental discourse. A research gap is identified concerning the link and causal pathways between local community inclusion and social conflict in mitigation projects. This study thus aims to answer the question: how does the degree of community inclusion in projects aiming to mitigate climate change affect the likelihood of social conflict? The theoretical argument follows that project implementers not addressing recognition and representation increase the likelihood of social conflict. The causal mechanism is community perception of project legitimacy which is decisive for community acceptance or opposition. The theoretical argument is tested in a small-n comparative case study using the structured focused comparison method and the most-similar systems method. Pairs of cases from Senegal and Lao PDR are compared. The empirical findings suggest that the hypothesis receives partial support. Although the theorized link between the degree of inclusion and social conflict is observable, the data is limited and thus only gives weak support to the hypothesis. Legitimacy is found to be a potential causal mechanism, although limited data on community perceptions result in weak support. Lastly, the findings have policy relevance in terms of prioritizing recognition and representation of all groups affected by the mitigation project, particularly gender. Future research paths include field studies to improve evidence of community experiences and a large-n study to improve generalizability. community inclusion social conflict mitigation projects Globalisation Studies Globaliseringsstudier Övrig annan samhällsvetenskap
3	Measuring Successful Social Inclusion of Clients With Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study From The Perspective of Staff Providing Services Johnson, Anita 24 July 2023 (has links) No description available. Behaviorial Sciences Health Care Social Research Social Inclusion Community Inclusion Community Participation Quality-of-Life Direct Support Professional
4	Impact of Personal Control and Access to Supports on Social Determination and Social Participation and Relationships for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Mehling, Margaret Helen 03 September 2013 (has links) No description available. Psychology
5	FOOD LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY OF A COOKING AND ART- FOCUSED PROGRAM FOR TEENS LIVING IN A FOOD DESERT Norris, Jessica R 01 January 2014 (has links) This study constructs themes and propositions about the experiences of youth participants in the fall 2013 Food Landscapes program at the Neighborhood Resource Center in Richmond, Virginia. During the program, youth participated in cooking-based volunteerism with adults with disabilities and created short videos about their experiences. In this study, I analyzed pre- and post-program participant interviews, twice-weekly program observations, and facilitator reflections to understand how Food Landscapes affected youths’ conception of community engagement and communication strategies. This case study offers insight into how youth experience after-school programming of this design. Based on my findings, youth develop and rely upon a sense of togetherness in out-of-school programs. Togetherness as a bridge to commitment strengthens participation. Individually, youth need to form personal connections to and/or empathy with the content areas of the program in order to derive meaning, critically reflect, and problem solve. Furthermore, the youth articulated their perceptions of the community and the program by developing, organizing, and voicing their ideas of cooking/food, volunteering, and art making. By sharing research about the experiences of youth in after-school programming, organizations and educators can better construct, facilitate, and sustain youth participation and engagement. art education social work food insecurity youth development after school programming social practice community inclusion Art Education Art Practice Civic and Community Engagement Community-Based Learning Community-Based Research Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Social Inquiry Disability and Equity in Education Educational Methods Inequality and Stratification Photography Place and Environment Politics and Social Change Race and Ethnicity Regional Sociology Service Learning Social Work Sociology Special Education and Teaching

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