A5103232850- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Library Science and Administration
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Social Capital and Networks
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Education, Sociology, Communication Studies
- Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Lexicography and Language Studies
- Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Political Conflict and Governance
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance
University of Nottingham
2023
University of Hartford
2007-2022
University of Connecticut
2007-2022
Hartford Financial Services (United States)
2016
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2013
Temple University
2000
ABSTRACT Experiential purchases are differentiated from material in terms of objective; experiential serve the purpose acquiring a life experience, while an object. Research has demonstrated that associated with more happiness than purchases. The current study investigated two explanations for this relationship focused on how purchase influenced self and interpersonal relationships. In addition, explored whether social economic status would influence strength between type happiness....
Abstract: Conspiracy theorizing can motivate non-normative intentions (e.g., tax evasion and violence). However, less is known about the contributors of these conspiracy-inspired or if they translate into behaviors. Two studies ( N = 1,155) found a positive correlation between loneliness conspiracy theorizing, which in turn related to intentions. Study 3 n 234) provided further evidence relationships through serial mediations: participants who remembered lonely experience (vs. control)...
English This article analyzes the contributions of editorials and articles published in 50 years International Social Work to knowledge about international social work profession internationally. While sometimes too silent on major global issues, journal has enhanced understanding field provides an important vehicle for sharing. French Cet analyse la contribution des éditoriaux et parus à l'occasion du cinquantenaire de revue pour documenter le travail ainsi que rayonnement 'échelle...
As women faculty of color in a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) we face myriad obstacles including marginalization, isolation, and the constant struggle to find balance between our person...
Engaging social work students in research is challenging, part, because of the way taught classroom and need for learners to effectively develop connections between “abstract world” concepts with “real professional experiences. This article describes experiences graduate involved a process outcome evaluation community-based program. Analysis student learning outcomes team-based model used engage are provided put forth paradigm teaching through direct, supervised, collaborative engagement.
ABSTRACT This article presents the use of social capital to find solutions multiple barriers vulnerable populations seeking employment. A description Working Unite Families Project (WtUF) illustrates how an infrastructure committee (IC) leveraged increase employability Temporary Assistance Needy (TANF) participants. The authors analyze qualitative data from 25 respondents study and employment TANF participants resulting policy recommendations. findings suggest that service executives through...
Due to systemic violence and human rights violations in Myanmar, many ethnic minorities, including Karen, have fled the country. Many Karen refugees from camps Thailand Malaysia were resettled United States. Despite having access multiple resources opportunities, face challenges related health, housing, education, employment, culture. This paper aims broaden our understanding of needs living Hartford, Connecticut, through a qualitative, narrative-based research study. Lessons learned will...
The majority of loans through microfinance programs are received by women and both Non-profit (NP) for-profit (FP) organizations also offer other services.This study explored an assumption that NP providers would supplemental programming such as child care, health or education, participation in local regional advocacy efforts.Conversely, the expectation was FP charge higher rates fees, financial services, business planning, savings, rather than education.Seventeen offering large city India...
Technology and Education for Career Heights (Project TECH) was designed to help Temporary Assistance Needy Families participants enhance their literacy through distance learning as a means promote job retention career advancement. The evaluative research presented in this report intended gather information from the of Project TECH about experience with training curriculum. describes what happens when who are low-income workers given computer, basic software, Internet access, coupled...