The overall purpose of this study was to examine the impact of psychological well-being on mental health and behavioral outcomes among transitioning homeless youth in a New York City shelter. The main objective was to elucidate the relationship between psychological health, distress, and behavioral program outcomes. Participants were 116 formerly homeless young adults enrolled in the transitional living Rights of Passage program at Covenant House New York; a homeless youth shelter providing both crisis services and residential transitional living programs to young adults age 18 – 21. The correlates of psychological distress and program outcome were studied in relation to psychological well-being as measured by the Scales of Psychological Well-Being (SPWB) identifying 6 core components of positive psychological functioning including Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Positive Relationships with Others, Personal Growth, Purpose in Life, and Self-Acceptance. Markers of psychological distress were measured by using the PHQ-9 (Depression), GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety), PTSD Checklist - Civilian Version (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), GHQ-12 (General Distress), while behavioral outcome data (i.e., behavioral infractions/disciplinary incidents, employment, discharge disposition, education advancement, and total savings) were assessed via the Efforts to Outcome (ETO) online software database maintained by Covenant House New York. Results of Pearson r correlations demonstrated a statistically significant relationship between psychological well-being and psychopathology. Stepwise regression analyses also showed that certain components of psychological well-being accounted for a significant portion of the variance over time in anxiety, PTSD, and general distress above and beyond initial levels of psychopathology. Additionally, Pearson r correlations and ANOVA analyses demonstrated significant associations with psychological well-being and program outcome including behavioral infractions (verbal conflicts, and non-compliance infractions), time unemployed, total savings, and G.E.D. obtainment. In contrast, psychopathology demonstrated significant associations with only behavioral infractions (verbal conflicts) and total savings. Findings suggest that psychological well-being is differentially associated with program outcome from psychopathology and that interventions aimed at homeless youth may benefit from incorporation of strengths-based, positive psychological approaches.

Submitted by Jorge Silva (jorgelmsilva@ufrrj.br) on 2017-02-14T18:58:03Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2016 - Aline Tonussi da Silva.pdf: 2072458 bytes, checksum: 143dab8a0068b4bd1a643fe48f82873c (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-02-14T18:58:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2016 - Aline Tonussi da Silva.pdf: 2072458 bytes, checksum: 143dab8a0068b4bd1a643fe48f82873c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-02-29 / CAPES / The hemotropic hemoparasites mycoplasmas are gram-negative bacteria, which must attach to the wall of erythrocytes, causing deformation in the membrane of the infected erythrocytes. The goal of this study was to detect molecularly hemoplasmas infection in sheltered dogs in Metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, linking it to hematological, biochemical and clinical data changes. Of 222 dogs sampled, 20,27% (45/222) were positive by the Polymerase Chain Reaction Real Time (qPCR) for Mycoplasma spp.. The frequency of hemoplasma species infection by PCR using species-specific oligonucleotides, was 13,06% (29/222), 0% (0/222) and 2,25% (5/222) respectively for M. haemocanis (Mhc), ?Candidatus M. turicensis? (Cmt) and ?Candidatus Mycoplasma haematoparvum / haemominutum? (Cmhp / m). There for e M. haemocanis presented the highest incidence in the dogs population studied. Coinfections were identified between Cmhp/m and Mhc 1,35% (3/222). Regarding hematological alterations associated with infection by Mycoplasma spp., hyperproteinemia on plasma was detected (p = 0,0010). It was not observed an association between hemoplasmas infection and the occurrence of anemia and leukocyte changes. Changes in serum biochemistry showed a significant difference in serum protein (p = 0,0291), globulin (p = 0,0253), creatinine (p = 0,0279) and alkaline phosphatase (p = 0,0242). Additionally the azotemia was statistically (p = 0,0023) associated with the infection. The results obtained in the evaluation of Mhc positive dogs demonstrated no significant difference in plasma total protein (p = 0,0012) and hyperproteinaemia was associated with infection (p = 0,0238). There were significant differences in alkaline phosphatase parameter (p = 0,0173) and urea (p = 0,0401), with azotemia is associated shall infection (p = 0,0061). The results observed in the evaluation of positive dogs for (Cmhp / m) show that ALT (alanine aminotransferase) was associated with infection (p = 0,0301). As for factors associated with infection by Mycoplasma spp., only gender (p = 0,0062) and age (p = 0,0041) were associated with infec??o.N?o are statistically associated with the historical agent of fights, access to street, castration, history fleas, ticks history, presence of fleas and ticks. The frequency of the main findings of anamanse and clinical examination of the dogs positive for Mycoplasma spp . were lymphadenopathy (37,8% ) , skin lesions compatible with scabies ( 28,9%) , TPC > 2 ( 31,1% ) , oral affections ( 15,5%) of hist?rico ehrlichiosis ( 13,3%) . Consequently, knowledge of the disease and the factors related to their occurrence are necessary for the adoption of preventive measures aimed at animal health. / Os hemoparasitos micoplasmas hemotr?ficos s?o bact?rias gram-negativas, que se fixam obrigatoriamente na superf?cie dos eritr?citos, levando a deforma??o desta. O objetivo do presente estudo foi detectar molecularmente a infec??o por hemoplasmas em c?es de abrigos da Regi?o Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, associando-a aos dados hematol?gicos, bioqu?micos e altera??es cl?nicas. Dos 222 c?es amostrados, 20,27% (45/222) foram positivos pela Rea??o em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real (qPCR) para Mycoplasma spp.. A frequ?ncia de infec??o das esp?cies de hemoplasma pela PCR, utilizando oligonucleot?deos esp?cie-espec?ficos, foi 13,06% (29/222), 0% (0/222) e 2,25% (5/222), respectivamente para M. haemocanis (Mhc), ?Candidatus M. turicensis (CMt) e ?Candidatus Mycoplasma haematoparvum/ haemominutum? (CMhp/m). M. haemocanis constitui, portanto, a esp?cie de maior ocorr?ncia na popula??o de c?es estudada. Foram identificadas coinfec??es entre CMhp/m e Mhc em 1,35% (3/222) dos c?es. No tocante ?s altera??es hematol?gicas associadas ? infec??o por Mycoplasma spp., constatou-se hiperproteinemia plasm?tica refratom?trica (p=0,0010). N?o foi observada associa??o entre a infec??o por hemoplasmas e a ocorr?ncia de anemia ou altera??es leucocit?rias. Nas altera??es da bioqu?mica sangu?nea, evidenciou-se diferen?a significativa na prote?na s?rica (p=0,0291), globulina (p=0,0253), creatinina (p=0,0279), fosfatase alcalina (p=0,0242). Adicionalmente, a azotemia foi estatisticamente (p=0,0023) associada ? infec??o. Os resultados observados na avalia??o de c?es positivos para Mhc demonstram haver diferen?a significativa na prote?na plasm?tica total (p=0,0012) e hiperproteinemia foi associada ? infec??o (p=0,0238). Houve diferen?a significativa no par?metro fosfatase alcalina (p=0,0173) e ur?ia (p=0,0401), com a azotemia sendo associada ? infec??o (p=0,0061). Os resultados observados na avalia??o de c?es positivos para CMhp/hm demonstram que a ALT (alanina aminotransferase) foi associada ? infec??o (p=0,0301). Quanto aos fatores associados ? infec??o por Mycoplasma spp., apenas g?nero (p=0,0062) e idade (p=0,0041) foram associadas ? infec??o. N?o apresentaram associa??o estat?stica com o agente hist?rico de brigas, acesso a rua, castra??o, hist?rico de pulgas, hist?rico de carrapatos, presen?a de pulgas e presen?a de carrapatos. A frequ?ncia dos principais achados de anamanse e exame cl?nico dos c?es positivos para Mycoplasma spp. foram a linfadenopatia (37,8%), les?es de pele compat?veis com sarna (28,9%), TPC >2 (31,1%), afec??es bucais (15,5%) e hist?rico de erlichiose (13,3%). Consequentemente, o conhecimento da doen?a bem como dos fatores relacionados ? sua ocorr?ncia s?o necess?rios para a ado??o de medidas preventivas visando ? sa?de animal.

Tendo como referência o trabalho desenvolvido em uma instituição de acolhimento para crianças e adolescentes, esta pesquisa faz uma reflexão sobre o cotidiano desses serviços a partir da discussão sobre o lugar no discurso social em que são colocadas as crianças e suas famílias, bem como a instituição e seus agentes. É realizada uma retomada histórica das práticas de assistência à infância, bem como uma contextualização do acolhimento institucional no âmbito político-jurídico e de sua situação atual no Brasil e em São Paulo, de modo a problematizar como esse contexto atravessa a prática diária. A hipótese trabalhada é de que os diversos momentos do cotidiano dessas instituições são constituídos por modelos de práticas que formaram a assistência à infância a caritativa, a filantrópica e a do Estado de Bem-Estar Social-, cada uma atribuindo, em seu discurso, posições e funções específicas às famílias e aos agentes institucionais. A partir de cenas desse dia a dia, é discutida essa hipótese, à luz da psicanálise, de modo a pensar nas implicações subjetivas dessas diferentes posições discursivas, tendo como eixo as relações de reconhecimento, bem como suas fricções. O conceito de narcisismo e a noção freudiana de Inquietante (Unheimlich) ganham destaque nessa análise ao auxiliarem na compreensão dos afetos e complexidades envolvidos nas relações de alteridade desse campo. A partir dessas discussões, procura-se apontar para alguns eixos pelos quais pode se orientar o fazer psicanalítico nessas instituições, ressaltandose a importância da consideração da singularidade, bem como dos impossíveis desse trabalho / This research brings a reflexion on daily children and adolescents care based on the work developed in an institution (shelter). It is based on the emplacement of children and their family, as well as the institution and their agents, into the social discourse. It is carried out a historical resume on the practice of childhood assistence and a political-legal contextualization on institutional care and its current situation in Brazil and São Paulo to discuss how these features affect daily practice. The hypothesis adopted here is that several routine procedures in these institutions consist on practice models that framed childhood assistance the charitable, the philanthropic and the State of Social Welfare -, each one assigning specific positions and functions to families and institutional agents. This hypothesis is discussed from the psychoanalysis point of view using information from these day-to-day events in order to consider the subjective implications of different discursive positions based on recognition relationships and their frictions. The concept of narcissism and the freudian notion of Uncanny (Unheimlich) are highlighted in this analysis as they support the understanding of affections and complexeties involved in alterity relations. As a result, this research aims to point out some psychoanalysis guidelines in these institutions, emphasizing the importance of considering the singularity as well as the impossibilities of this work

A presente investigação tem como objetivo estudar sobre o futuro do adolescente abrigado no imaginário coletivo de psicólogos. Justifica-se na medida em que, abordando um grupo profissional atento à importância da adolescência, no percurso da vida pessoal, pode contribuir para um debate sobre a condução de vítimas de sofrimentos sociais a abrigos. Articula-se, do ponto de vista metodológico, por meio da realização de entrevistas individuais, estruturadas a partir do uso do Procedimento Desenhos-Estórias com Tema, com oito psicólogos. Tais encontros foram registrados sob forma de narrativas transferenciais que, conjuntamente com os desenhos e as histórias, foram consideradas à luz do método psicanalítico. Por esta via, foi possível chegar à produção interpretativa de três campos de sentido afetivo-emocional ou inconscientes relativos: Fadado ao fracasso, Salvo por mágica e Com ajuda e boa vontade. O quadro geral revela uma tendência dos participantes a considerar que o adolescente abrigado dificilmente escapará a um futuro infeliz. Assim, fica claro que se posicionam de modo crítico à realidade dos abrigos, concebendo-os como instituições que não chegam a dar conta satisfatoriamente de sua função social / This research intends to study the future of adolescents in foster care within the collective imaginary of psychologists.The study can contribute to the debate over the conduction of the victims of social suffering to foster care shelters by addressing a professional group aware of the importance of adolescence during the personal life. This approach consists, from the methodological point of view, in structured interviews conducted with eight psychologists using the story-drawing procedure with a theme. Such meetings were registered under the form of transferential narratives, which, along with the drawings and the stories, were considered through the psychoanalytical method. This way, it was possible to reach the interpretative production of three affective-emotional meaning fields or relative unconsciousness: Bound to fail, Saved by Magic and With help and will. The general framework reveals a trend of the participants to consider that the sheltered adolescent will hardly come off from a miserable future. Thus, it is clear that these professionals position themselves critically to the foster care shelter reality, conceiving them as institutions that are not able to fulfill their social function satisfactorily

Using data collected from 2 archaeological surveys of the Upper Cumberland Plateau (UCP), Pogue Creek Gorge and East Obey, a site location model was developed for prehistoric rock shelter occupation in the region. Further, the UCP model was used to explore factors related to differential site selection of rock shelters. Different from traditional approaches such as those that use (aspatial) logistic regression, the UCP model was developed using spatial logistic regression. However, models were also generated using other regression-based approaches in an effort to demonstrate the need for a spatial approach to archaeological site location modeling. Based on the UCP model, proximity to the vegetation zones of Southern Red Oak and Hickory were the most influential factors in prehistoric site selection of rock shelters on the UCP.

The overall purpose of this exploratory study was to comprehend how in the event of a hurricane Hillsborough County, Florida protected its elderly and disabled residents with special medical needs. This study used Social Constructionist Theory as a framework and Grounded Theory methodology in the collection of qualitative data. To understand stakeholder knowledge and how they constructed the SpNP, three focus groups were conducted, with representatives from agencies on the Planning Committee. Through 30 in-depth, semi-structured interviews, clients of the SpNP, provided insight into their knowledge of the program and how society influenced evacuation decisions. Finally, 10 in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with elites or directors of agencies in the SpNP (bosses of stakeholders), who functioned as key informants to verify results. Examination of how SpNP stakeholders, perceived the meaning of community responsibility for people with special medical needs identified three themes: disaster experience, coalition building, and collective moral responsibility. Examination of how SpNP clients, constructed their meaning of the SpNP, identified five themes: registration barriers, SpNP knowledge, support systems, cultural expectations, and the media. Examination of societies influence on the evacuation decision of SpNP clients identified three themes: risk perception, evacuations barriers and the media. The study highlighted the importance of forming community coalitions to address the needs of vulnerable populations. It is also obvious that the state legislation needs to specifically define special needs and standards of care that must be provided at public and special needs shelters. Implications for public health practitioners, suggest the need to be more involvement with the media, in efforts to promote policies and the perception of risks due to hurricanes. Public health nurses need to receive training on caring for chronic illnesses. Mandatory training for social workers, nurses, and physicians who provide health care to the general population should be considered. There is a need for all agencies that provide services and advocate for individuals with special needs to participate in the SpNP, by registering and educating their clients. Many SpNP clients were confused as to the services provided, which could be partially solved by separating the programs transportation and SpNS components.

When Department of Defense (DoD) personnel receive orders to relocate to a new duty installation, nearly one third abandon their companion animals, which negatively affects the local shelters' costs, personnel, and capabilities to provide quality care for shelter animals. There is a lack of research on relevant policies among local government policy makers, installation commanders, directors of animal shelters, and animal rights advocates about the abandonment of companion animals by DoD personnel. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study was to investigate the relationship between the influx of abandoned DoD companion animals and the management and logistical (including financial) operations of 2 publicly funded animal shelters near a Midwest DoD installation. The theoretical framework was Merton's theory of unintended consequences. Data were collected through interviews with 2 shelter directors, 10 surveys completed by shelter personnel, and a review of the shelters' logistical and financial documents spanning fiscal years 2013 - 2014. Data were analyzed after coding for themes and patterns. According to study findings, the abandonment of companion animals by DoD personnel has a negative impact on the shelters' finances, shelter personnel workload and stress, and the quality of life for incoming animals as well as those already in the shelters. The implications for positive social change are to inform policy makers of the importance of implementing policies to keep DoD companion animals with families, thereby easing transitions for those at risk, which helps to maintain the financial solvency of animal shelters, reduce stress for shelter personnel, and help companion animals to adjust as they are adopted into new homes.

This thesis is a study of the processes by which domestic violence, as framed by Australian feminists from the early 1970s, was inserted into the policy agenda of governments, and developed into a comprehensive body of policy. The thesis covers the period between 1970 and 1985. Acknowledging the federal nature of the Australian polity, it examines these processes that unfolded within both the Australian Commonwealth government and the government of New South Wales. The thesis provides a political history of domestic violence policy making in the identified period. It shows that policy responses to women escaping violent partners included both immediate measures (such as protection and justice strategies) and more long-term measures to attempt to secure the conditions for women�s financial, legal and personal autonomy. The elements found to have been most significant in shaping the development of such policies were the roles and identities of the participant players, including the driving role of the women suffering partner violence; the lack of contest in the early stages of policy achievement with established professionals in related fields; the uniquely �hybrid� role and positioning of refuge feminists; and the degree of integration and continuity which characterised the domestic violence policy process. The thesis also investigates the relationship between domestic violence policy making and the broader women�s policy enterprise. It demonstrates the care with which those involved avoided the dangers of sensationalism and tokenism while striving for an appropriate policy response. The thesis pays particular attention to the circumstances in which feminists in the early 1970s experienced their �discovery� of domestic violence. It demonstrates the significance of social and economic circumstances in shaping the political options of feminists in the thesis period and those preceding it, and the extent to which policy possibilities are shaped by representations of the nature and functions of policy itself. Finally, the thesis investigates the relationship between the strategic processes undertaken and the policy outcomes produced, finding that policies achieved in the thesis period complemented and in some ways transcended accepted policy practice in the relevant period.

This study examines framing strategies employed by the social movement responding to homelessness in Atlanta, Georgia over the course of the 20th century. Drawing on archival records, media accounts and interviews with religious, business and government leaders, this longitudinal case study documents the varied casts of individuals and groups responding to the visible poor on the streets of the city. At the forefront of this project were religious groups serving variously as agents of social control or prophets calling for justice. Social movement framing theory, supplemented by resource mobilization and political opportunity theories, are applied to analyze movement processes. Framing theory provides an explanation for the coordination of collective action in social movements. However, the processes by which movements develop, contest and subsequently transform frames have received little scholarly attention and remain central questions for framing theory. This study addresses these questions. Analytically, I consider the movement in two waves: 1) an early movement dating from 1900 to 1970 and, 2) a modern movement covering the years from 1975 to 2005. In each period movement leaders adopted diagnostic, prognostic and motivational frames to organize and direct their actions. In the first wave, the Salvation Army and Union Mission drew on frames of sin and redemption to develop specialized, separate institutions and programs for the visible poor. The second wave of the movement developed its framing by incorporating elements from the civil rights movement, liberation theology and the Catholic Worker traditions. Religious leaders developed a church based, volunteer run shelter system providing free emergency night shelter to homeless persons. Freezing deaths on the streets of the city in 1981 led to rapid diffusion of church-based sheltering and adoption of a crisis/disaster frame. Central to these developments was a core group of religious leaders bringing a variety of personal experiences and visions to sheltering. The experience of sheltering and the confrontations with downtown business and political leaders fostered the development of frames with greater complexity and highlighted internal contradictions in the movement. New frames explaining homelessness variously emphasized either structural (injustice) or individual (disability) factors leading to framing conflicts within the movement.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2001. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Available also from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International.