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Goodfellow, Marianne; And Others – 1982
This annotated bibliography on aging and related issues is written for gerontology researchers to document current work in the field (1962 to 1982). The report covers five topic areas as they relate to the elderly: social networks, health, social services, rural living, and social support and health/stress. In addition, a short bibliography of…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Annotated Bibliographies, Gerontology
d'Abbs, Peter – 1982
This document explores the field of social network theory (with particular emphasis given to Australian research literature) by identifying and evaluating the major explanatory models in use--which have origins in such diverse disciplines as anthropology, sociology, social psychology, and social psychiatry--and by summarizing important findings;…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Intergroup Relations, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewed
Carson, Edgar – Australian Bulletin of Labour, 1989
Reviews literature on nature of social networks in labor market and their implications for job search strategies of dislocated workers. Suggests issues for further research: (1) how the job search changes as unemployment increases; (2) the role of social networks in the labor market; and (3) claims about security and conditions of jobs found…
Descriptors: Dislocated Workers, Employment Opportunities, Foreign Countries, Job Search Methods
Dunst, Carl; Trivette, Carol – 1985
Following a brief explanation of the study of social support in families, the paper presents a selective list of measures of social support as well as a number of different outcome measures that support has been found to mediate. Key terms, (social networks, social support, well-being and stress, coping) are defined and research is cited to…
Descriptors: Coping, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Family Relationship
Peer reviewed
Speck, Ross V.; Speck, Joan L. – International Journal of Family Therapy, 1979
The theories, techniques, and applications of interventions in social networks have multiplied in recent years. This paper traces significant clinical literature on networks, at the same time pointing out similarities with tribal healing in "primitive" societies. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Extended Family, Family Counseling, Family Problems
Walker, Pam – 2002
This information packet presents five readings about community participation and social networks of people with developmental disabilities and an annotated bibliography. The first paper, "Building Stronger Communities for All: Thoughts about Community Participation for People with Developmental Disabilities" (Robert Bogdan and Steven J. Taylor),…
Descriptors: Adults, Citizen Participation, Community Resources, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewed
Saunders, Benjamin E. – Journal of Divorce, 1983
Examines the changes that occur in the social networks and activities of individuals as a result of divorce. An integrative review of the available research concerning the social situation of divorced persons, five metapolicy guidelines, and examples of policy implementations relating to divorced persons are presented. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Divorce, Human Services, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewed
Bilge, Barbara; Kaufman, Gladis – Family Relations, 1983
Reviews cross-cultural data on single-parent families, which in many cultures are not seen as pathological or inferior. Children become the shared responsibility of the cultural group or extended family. The adjustment of the single-parent household depends on material resources, supportive social networks, and cultural attitudes. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Child Welfare, Cross Cultural Studies, Divorce
Bassett, Katherine, Ed.; Bigham, Brett, Ed.; Calvert, Laurie, Ed. – National Network of State Teachers of the Year, 2017
This is the first in a series of booklists drawn from recommendations by State and National Teachers of the Year and Finalists for State Teacher of the Year. This booklist is a resource for educators, parents, community members, and policy makers interested in reaching young people on issues of social justice. The collection of more than 200 books…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Reading Lists, Books, Preschool Education
Alcock, David – Online Submission, 2021
The COVID pandemic has required fundamental reassessment of the delivery of courses in the health sciences. This annotated bibliography of 237 items is intended to provide a starting point for assessing which modes of delivery have proved most effective. It builds on the earlier NIDA resource discovery "The impact of Science Literacy delivery…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Electronic Learning, School Closing
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1985
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 36 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) control theory, self-focus, and behavior in organizations; (2) relationships between communicator style and supervisory performance across functional…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Patterns, Business Communication, Communication Research
Cuellar, Jose B.; Stanford, E. Percil – 1983
The approximately l500 references in this document comprise a comprehensive list of the published and unpublished material on aging minorities in the United States and its territories. The bibliography is divided into six major parts. The first four are ethnic-specific, dealing with American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic, Black and Pacific/Asian…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Employment, Family Relationship, Health
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1983
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 27 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) teacher perception of male and female principals' communication styles; (2) a study of informative oral communication skills in early and late adolescence; (3)…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Doctoral Dissertations
Clark, Marilyn; And Others – 1985
Dislocated workers are distinguished from chronically unemployed individuals in that the former have a stable work history and are generally unaware of the community's social services programs and how to use them. Dislocated workers frequently lack job search skills and do not see the transferability of their work skills. Often, they have heavy…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Change Strategies, Counseling Services, Dislocated Workers
Bill, Willard E. – 1989
This guide introduces concerns and problems resulting from the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs among American Indian youth and addresses intergenerational substance abuse effects. Alcohol abuse among American Indians and Alaska Natives is the most visible effect of their cultural disruption and disorganization. Alcoholism among Native Americans…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Alaska Natives, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism