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Showing 1 to 20 of 55 for “"informal support"”.
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Serving each other: Formal and informal support systems of early twentieth century waitresses
… a negative perception of themselves, and to form support networks for living and childcare. Furthermore, waitresses became a vocal force in labor history; they sought to found unions to meet their professional needs. In March, 1900, waitresses began organizing exclusively female unions. Unionizing …
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Informal support networks as a source of strength for mother-headed households in Cato Crest informal settlement, eThekwini
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Masters in Health Sciences degree at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2024.
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Promoting Stability and Well -Being Among Families Who Adopt Children Out of Foster Care: Examining the Role of Formal and Informal Support
… suggest a shift may be needed in the way supports for adoptive families are conceptualized and provided. Whereas traditional models of adoption support tend to be short-term, crisis-oriented and agency-focused, this study highlights the need for an ecologically-based model of adoption …
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Intentional Mothering: A Black Feminist-Informed Thematic Analysis of How Black Queer Mothers Engage in Motherwork, Navigate Informal Support, and Access Community Resources
… mothers, how they build and navigate networks of support, and how they use community resources. The study was guided by intersectionality rooted within the theoretical framework of Black Feminist Thought, as well as an emphasis on motherwork as both a theoretical framework and a concept explored. …
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A participatory action research project on family needs: experiences of formal and informal support services available among Zambian families of children with autism spectrum disorders
… Despite the high prevalence rates, formal and informal support services for children with ASD in Lower and Middle-Income Countries are inadequate due to several challenges. The aim of the study was to understand the experiences of parents with formal and informal support services for families …
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Proposing a context-sensitive model of family supportive supervision for breastfeeding at work from the global South
… organisations' attempts to encourage workplace support for breastfeeding, progress remains slow particularly in countries with limited state resources. The small but growing body of research on combining breastfeeding and employment typically originates from high-income countries in the global …
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Friends' Responses to Disclosure of Intimate Partner Violence
… impacted by IPV disclose their experiences to informal support networks, such as friends, in approximately 65-80% of cases (Fisher et al., 2003, Demers and colleagues 2018). Friends’ responses to these disclosures can be positive (e.g., providing support and aid), negative (e.g., minimizing or …
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Exploring the lived experiences of hearing mothers of Deaf children in Lebanon: A phenomenological study
… to deafness, ‘guilt towards other children and informal support received’, ‘Challenges faced and journey with the medical field: from diagnosis to rehabilitation’, and ‘The choice of education and communication strategies implemented’. The findings present the mothers’ meaning-making and …
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Childcare Needs of Ethiopian Families
… the use of “mothers” as childcare providers, informal support system, working atypical hours, support from employers, and disparities in social, professional and economic status. Finally, participants who have met their childcare needs were found to be interested in their personal and …
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A comparative study of dementia-related service provision and configuration in Canada
… delirium-related, future planning, informal support, Alzheimer Society and related, in-home support, and day program services. Overall, the findings indicated variation in service delivery among professionals and locations; family physicians and Ottawa clinicians, particularly, may …
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HIV in the heartland: negotiating disclosure, stigma, & the HIV community
… negotiation when individuals seek formal support via ASOs (AIDS service organizations), and/or informal support through family members and friends. The purpose of this research is to investigate these negotiations over the course of HIV infection, how these processes inform decisions to …
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The protective role of social support for the health of caregivers of children in HIV-endemic South Africa
… health. In contexts of limited institutional support and formal health services, "informal" support from family, friends and the broader community may constitute a valuable resource for coping and health. Research with diverse adult populations - including HIV-affected individuals and …
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Through the Wire: Examining the Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Students in Prison Education Programs and the Wraparound Services Needed to Support Their Success
… (PEPs) and the wraparound services necessary to support their success. Through Schlossberg’s Transition Theory, this study explores how incarcerated students navigate educational transitions and how educators facilitate transformative learning. Using case study and narrative inquiry, interviews …
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“We laugh and cry together”: how do hairstylists experience the provision of social support to their clients?
… practice, encompassing elements of social support, emotional labour, and informal caregiving. Research indicates that clients often disclose personal problems to hairstylists that closely resemble those presented to mental health professionals, suggesting that individuals may engage with …
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School Connectedness: How Principals and Teachers Can Support Mobile Students
… the following primary themes: processes for support, connections, and challenges. Within those themes, the following subthemes were identified: formal and informal support at the school and classroom levels, school-wide connections for students and families, and classroom connections for …
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A qualitative exploration of autism and transition into further and higher education
… and perception management strategies, formal and informal support networks and the interplay of autism with institutional factors. I draw upon Tringo’s (1970) work on the hierarchy of impairment and Goffman’s (1963) work on stigma. Tringo’s (1970) hierarchy of impairment led me to my …
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Community Connections and Sense of Community among Older Adults
… active participation in the community, and informal supports) and demographic variables on sense of community. A probability sample of 1,499 adults 65 years and older that resided in rural areas responded to questions concerning their sense of community and community connections. Using …
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