A5033394014- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Disaster Response and Management
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Community Health and Development
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Regional Development and Policy
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Community Development and Social Impact
- International Development and Aid
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
University of South Florida
2007-2022
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
1998
Disasters result in devastating human, economic, and environmental effects.The paper highlights women's active participation community-based disaster recovery efforts drawing from the results of 'Rebuilding Lives Post-disaster: Innovative Community Practices for Sustainable Development' by an international research partnership.Two case studies are presented Pakistan USA to demonstrate how women contribute building resilience promoting sustainable development diverse postdisaster contexts.The...
Abstract This study investigates the influence of individuals’ social connections in their decision to either evacuate or not days preceding landfall Hurricane Irma. Using Irma September 2017 as a case study, survey was conducted on two groups (those who evacuated and those did evacuate) assess people’s specifically examining three dimensions: dependability, density, diversity. These variables, together with socioeconomic variables (e.g., race/ethnicity, age, education), were considered...
Despite several recent studies reporting on young people's well-being during COVID-19, few large-scale qualitative have been carried out that capture the experiences of people from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) undergoing extended social restrictions. The challenges faced by LMICs COVID-19 are likely to be amplified their countries' large populations, resource constraints, lack access health care, living conditions, socio-spatial contexts, pandemic's ramifications for communities....
Abstract This study conducted in Florida examines the relationship between an individual’s social connections and their decision to evacuate during a hurricane warning. Using Hurricane Matthew 2016 as case study, survey was on two groups (those who evacuated those did not), assessing one’s considering three dimensions: dependability, density, diversity. These factors, addition socioeconomic variables (e.g., age, race, education), were used better define picture for what influences evacuation...
This cross-sectional study examines residential relocation among a cohort of 495 fifth graders in one urban community the Southeastern U.S. The impact mobility is discussed relation to student/family outcomes as well stressors placed upon schools. Results support previous findings which suggest correlated with academic problems. In addition, highly mobile students are twice likely be referred by teachers for disciplinary intervention and families five times more than their residentially...
(2018). Rebuilding Lives and Communities Postdisaster: A Case Study on Migrant Workers Diversity in the USA. Australian Social Work: Vol. 71, Special Section: Work Post-disaster Situations, with Guest Editors Louise Harms Margaret Alston, Associate Editor Mary Whiteside, pp. 444-456.
Low elevation coastal zones (LECZ) are extensive throughout the southeastern United States. LECZ communities threatened by inundation from sea level rise, storm surge, wetland degradation, land subsidence, and hydrological flooding. Communication among scientists, stakeholders, policy makers minority poor residents must improve. We predict processes spanning ecological, physical, social, health sciences. Communities need to address linkages of (1) human socioeconomic vulnerabilities; (2)...
SUMMARY This paper presents the philosophy, history, and mission of Pentru Voi Fundatia as a sustainable "best practice" model interdisciplinary community development (ICD). It is based on positive social, economic, organizational, and/or physical changes that improve general welfare while providing services to specific vulnerable population. The Bakery, one many programs operated for persons with intellectual disabilities by Foundation, used showcase key elements successful ICD. These are...
ABSTRACT Social workers must integrate social capital more fully into work policy practice. In order to do so, educators recognize the complexities of and provide opportunities for students learn about utility within practice realms. Since its inception, professional has used elements in interventions at micro, mezzo, macro levels. Educators this curriculum so that our can effectively use KEYWORDS: capitalsocial educationsocial justice The authors welcome comments suggestions from interested...
Researchers have recently developed potent prevention programs targeting at-risk youth. Most contain several varying components to address a variety of youth with problems. Cultural arts programs, which encompass wide array art classes, been added based on little empirical evidence and mainly anecdotal information. Prior adding cultural into further detailed research their efficacy must be completed. This review our date summarizes what we know about effects It also discusses directives for...
Understanding the factors that influence evacuation decision-making among local residents is of critical importance to those involved in monitoring and managing weather-related hazards. This study examined both geophysical social variables we believe influenced individual on whether stay home, seek out a public shelter, or leave area entirely during Hurricane Irma. A 23-item survey was administered convenience sample adults (n = 234) who resided within coastal Florida county received an...
While much research has been invested in understanding preparedness among emergency managers during natural disasters, substantially less attention devoted to evaluating the level of and nonemergency management employees who must direct others disasters. Among those second-tier leaders are university residential housing staff, responsible for safety thousands youth may be far from influence their family. Using varimax-rotated principal components analysis, an instrument was developed...
Dissertation research is an important indicator of practice trends and emerging issues. The social work profession relies on this scholarship to build its knowledge base thus reducing reliance cognate fields. It worthwhile note how many dissertations are being completed review the categories pursued in dissertation products see if there or questions that dominating masking larger issues field. Social focused macro efforts particular interest for purpose article. This investigates two simple,...
The empowerment of women to promote disaster risk reduction is a global concern. Poverty and gender inequality lead significant increase in woman's vulnerability event, with female loss life significantly more likely. This article explores the experiences living impoverished migrant settlements Ghana, their efforts overcome natural hazards man-made crises through mobilization local assets social networks. Using community-based participatory research approach, series focus groups were...