ABSTRACT This study investigated reading and writing difficulties, as well attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among female prisoners in Belgium Norway. While learning difficulties ADHD are prevalent prison populations, research focusing on females is rather limited. A cross‐sectional survey design ( N = 101) was used to assess the prevalence of self‐reported literacy challenges symptoms ADHD, their comorbidity, by comparing The findings showed a positive correlation between...

Volunteering among older adults has received increasing attention from researchers, policy makers, and associations. However, there remains a lack of knowledge in how volunteering is impacted by other activities the lives adults. In order to understand activity engagement later life, insights into extent which compete with or complement each are necessary.Data for present research were derived Belgian Aging Studies (N = 23,768). The main objective uncover that impede stimulate actual and/or...

Prisoners’ participation and involvement in prison life are becoming important topics featuring on European political agendas. To investigate the different types of prisoner one Belgium, experiences prisoners professionals, processes that enhance or limit prisoners’ participation, 11 focus groups have been conducted with ( N = 36) professionals 42). A thematic analysis this data identifies various formal informal initiatives exist, but several barriers between prisoners, staff management...

This study investigates the barriers to prisoners' participation in vocational education, as well predictors of different types barriers. Survey data derived from a project remand prison Belgium (N=468) provided empirical evidence for analyses. The results indicate that facing situational and informational are most common. Based on kinds barriers, various non-participants can be distinguished multinomial logistic regression analyses conducted identify what way participants education differ...

This study aimed to understand whether older adults not only received but also provided help during the first COVID-19 lockdown in Belgium, which factors motivated them help, and differed from younger age groups terms of helping behavior motives. Bivariate analyses were performed using data generated an online cross-sectional survey Belgium (

This study investigates educational participation among older adults. Based on survey-data collected in the Belgian Ageing Studies (N=67560), adults' rate, individual profile of participants and its relation with social are studied. The findings indicate that 26.2% participated to an activity over past year. Participation was lowest oldest age group, women, widowers, people poor physical health lower socio-economic status. Additionally, positively related membership associations,...

This paper investigates the relationships between social contacts of prisoners and participation in lifelong learning activities. Literature on factors related to decision participate mainly concentrate personal or organizational level. Factors affecting relational level are seldom taken into consideration. Based a literature review analysis focus groups, findings demonstrate positive as well negative wide range networks. The discussion highlights need acknowledge importance networks...

This research paper describes a framework for building collaborative partnership in prison context. There is an increasing awareness of the added value partnerships research, but most academics and correctional institutions are not familiar with this methodology. Besides, demonstrates that participatory has potential to increase response rate realize better design. The establishment steering group professionals provided important participation forum. was responsible design, planning,...

Utilizing a mixed-methods research design consisting of two consecutive phases, this study investigates older adults’ perceptions and understanding social connectedness factors influencing late-life volunteering. In the first phase, quantitative data from Belgian Ageing Studies project ( N = 24,508, 89 municipalities) was analyzed through regression modeling. second, qualitative focus groups with people were conducted in each six locations, to elucidate build on results. The findings...

This paper investigates the role of informal peer support as a bridge for participation by foreign national prisoners in prison activities (e.g. education, work, sports activities, library) and services psychologist, doctor). A total 51 individual interviews, following an appreciative inquiry perspective, were conducted with nationals four prisons Flanders (Belgium). In terms leading to services, findings reveal types support: informational support, instrumental emotional social...

Prisoners in Belgium have the right during their detention to access social-cultural activities (e.g. library, sport activities, education, vocational training, cultural mental health care). Based on survey-data (N=486), this article explores prisoners' participation rates these different kinds of programmes and services. The findings indicate that 92% participated at least one activity, among which library had highest rate (85.8%). 40.5% practised sports, 38.8% 29% followed an educational...

Prevalence data of elder abuse from social and health services only present a tip the iceberg. A large amount situations is left undetected. Professionals often lack knowledge skills on topic. Consequently, this paper focuses training professionals to prevent assess by drawing literature search previous quantitative research learning supporting prevention abuse. This provides an understanding multi-dimensionality abuse, explores potential need for assessment instrument support examines...

Feelings of unsafety have negative consequences on social outcomes (decreased participation and lifelong learning). Specifically a large number older adults report distressing levels feelings unsafety. In order to develop intervention strategies we need accurate estimates among people using elder-friendly instruments. Although some measurement instruments exist, psychometric properties not yet been adequately examined. This article describes the for self-report 8-item 'Elders Unsafety' (EFU)...

This study investigates the barriers and predictors of these that impede prisoners’ participation in sport activities. Data are derived from a project remand prison Belgium ( N = 486). Findings indicate prisoners have strong preferences for other activities (e.g., work, visiting), as well experiencing institutional to activity. show age time served, particular, an influence on experience different types barriers. Based research findings, article concludes by discussing paths further...

Although contemporary arts are considered an excellent way for museumgoers to practise the process of meaning-making, these processes often hampered by visitors' difficulties with equivocal interpretations andthe heterogeneity museum public. In order design and provide qualitative educational tools, more insights needed tackle barriers. This paper reports on two related studies examining development use toolsfrom both visitor educator perspective.Besidesconsideringeight variables influence...

To gain insight into the educational opportunities for European foreign national prisoners, an online survey was distributed among providers and prison managers (N = 108). The results demonstrate that courses learning domestic languages are most frequently offered. Other mostly relate to primary education psychosocial courses. Based on survey, four organizations investigated in depth more information about how they work. We conducted 12 semi-structured individual one group interview with...

This article presents the findings of 51 interviews with foreign national prisoners in Flanders (Belgium). Following an appreciative inquiry stance, aim is to understand how nationals experience (accessibility to) prison activities (for example, education, work, sports and worship) investigate if this differs between foreign-speaking Dutch-speaking nationals. A thematic analysis revealed several components offered that were perceived by be ‘working well’ dreams concerning for Within each...