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Applying corporate citizenship theory to the operation of affirmative businesses
- Authors:
- EASTERLY Lisa, MCCALLION Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 7(4), December 2010, pp.261-268.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
To address the need for more employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, many vocational rehabilitation agencies have established social ventures called affirmative businesses. Unlike most traditional vocational rehabilitation programs, affirmative businesses compete directly with for-profit businesses producing similar goods or services. Given that nonprofit agencies operating these businesses are supported by taxpayer dollars and private donations, there is increased scrutiny and expectations for legal and ethical behaviour and practices. This article provides an in-depth qualitative examination of two case studies to explore the utility of corporate citizenship theory for affirmative businesses. The themes considered are: being economically responsible; abiding by the law; engaging in ethical and moral management; and ensuring the philanthropy of businesses. The examination highlights how attention to and the application of the theory’s components might improve an affirmative business’s performance, while ill-attention might contribute to business failure. The article discusses how adherence to corporate citizenship played a role in the viability of the first affirmative business, while non-adherence contributed to failure in the second. Suggestions are made for improving the likelihood that affirmative businesses will achieve viability and provide community-based employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Social work and aging: the challenges for evidence-based practice
- Authors:
- MCCALLION Philip, FERRETTI Lisa A.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 34(1), Spring 2010, pp.66-71. Published online.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
There has been growing interest among social workers in evidence that would support practices that address the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of aging, illness, and care giving. To move an evidence-based intervention from research to day-to-day social work practice is difficult. There have been achievements in using evidence-based, aging-focused social work practice. Three areas are highlighted: psychosocial; case/care management; and multi-modal interventions. Social work services addressing aging and care giving needs would benefit from greater access to evidence-based practices. While some of those evidence-based practices are already available, there are efforts to build such evidence, and there is a readiness to consider how practices shown to be effective in some situations may be applied to other problems and other populations. However, evidence-based practice in social work has tended to be narrowly focused on psychosocial issues when its interests are much broader and the changes needed in the lives of clients often involve environmental, public policy, and health system concerns. Engagement in the 'sciences' of local implementation and translation is needed to supplement more traditional research efforts.
Individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers
- Authors:
- MCCALLION Philip, NICKLE Tara
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 50(S1), 2008, pp.245-266.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Adults with developmental disabilities, such as Down’s syndrome or learning disability, are surviving for longer and the number of older Americans with such disabilities is expected to double by 2020. Many will be in the care of their parents and, as they age, siblings. Effective intervention to counter problem behaviours and mental health problems, and to promote positive ageing, is vital and this review examines the literature in the field. The evidence base (generally of group interventions for ‘future planning’) is small and methodologically weak, making it difficult to draw reliable conclusions. Although some positive outcomes are reported, further and more robust research is needed. The paper concludes with a ‘treatment resource appendix’ directed at American social workers. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Increasing the use of formal services by caregivers of people with dementia
- Authors:
- MCCALLION Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 49(3), July 2004, pp.441-450.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study evaluated the impact of an information and referral intervention designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia obtain needed health and human services. Caregivers of community-residing people with dementia were surveyed about their need for and use of community services. Of 608, 203 agreed to be referred to a staff member of an Alzheimer's Association chapter to get help finding needed health and community services. The results of a logistic regression indicated that education, marital status and perceptions about the helpfulness of services were significant predictors of wanting a referral. The information and referral help given by staff of the Alzheimer's Association chapters resulted in a significant increase in the use of human services but no change in the use of health services. Discusses practice implications.
Hwabyung as caregiving stress among Korean-American caregivers of a relative with dementia
- Authors:
- YONG Fran, MCCALLION Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2(42), 2004, pp.3-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Qualitative research using narrative analysis was undertaken to illuminate how Korean-American caregivers with a relative with dementia give meaning to their caregiving experiences. Hwabyung as caregiving stress was described in the context of Korean culture. Two Korean born caregivers living in the United States, one indicating she had hwabyung and the other that she did not, participated in telephone interviews. Four themes emerged: (1) perception of dementia, (2) caregiving situation, (3) the expression of stress and (4) coping skills. The outcomes suggested that caregiving stress, and service needs for Korean Americans are similar to other groups, but the expression of stress is different. Alternative interventions for caregivers are then suggested. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Grandparent carers II: service needs and service provision issues
- Authors:
- MCCALLION Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 33(3), 2000, pp.57-84.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A demonstration project was undertaken in two of new York City's five boroughs using an intervention model to assess how a three-prong approach using outreach, provision of support groups, and case management could be used to aid grandparents acting as primary carers for children with developmental delay or disabilities. Several common themes were identified that warrant attention when working with older adults who assume later-age parenting roles: recruitment, pressing grandparents problems, unresponsive service systems, falling between the cracks, mutual support, and need for long-term planning.
Educating nursing assistants to communicate more effectively with nursing home residents with dementia
- Authors:
- MCCALLION Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 39(5), October 1999, pp.546-558.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Describes the development and evaluation of a Nursing Assistant Communication Skills Programme (NACSP) in the USA. The programme resulted in improvement in the well-being of nursing home residents being cared for by nursing assistants who had received the NACSP training. The NACSP also resulted in greater knowledge of caregiving responses and reduced turnover rates among nursing assistants, but the programme had no impact on their knowledge of dementia. To disseminate the programme a leader manual, an accompanying training videotape, and a workbook for participants were developed.
Social work practice with caregivers of frail older adults
- Authors:
- MCCALLION Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 4(1), January 1994, pp.64-88.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Provides a review of American empirical literature on social work practice with caregivers of frail older adults, focusing on the evidence in support of a variety of short- and long-term interventions. Practical applications for direct practice are described, along with suggestions for future research in this area.
Trends in caregiving intervention research
- Authors:
- TOSELAND W. Ronald, MCCALLION Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research, 21(3), September 1997, pp.154-164.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article examines trends in the latter part of the 20th century in intervention research designed to support caregivers of chronically ill, older adults. The aims, content, methodology, and outcomes of studies conducted over the past two decades are reviewed and analysed. The article also discusses which trends in caregiving intervention research are likely to continue into the 21st century and suggests promising avenues for future research.
Understanding implementation of best practices for working with the older homeless through the lens of self-determination theory
- Authors:
- DENNIS Cory B., MCCALLION Philip, FERRETTI Lisa A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55(4), May 2012, pp.352-366.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The authors begin by looking at the similarities and differences in the pathways and experiences of the older homeless. Focussing on the concept of self determination this study examined whether current practices in working with the wider homeless population are equally suitable for the older subgroup. Five in-depth, semistructured interviews on what constitutes best practices were conducted with key professionals experienced in serving the homeless population. Three major themes emerged from the interviews: client-worker-services relationships, obstacles and self-determination, the latter of which was regard as the keystone of good practice. Self-determination theory was then used as a framework for understanding the best practices that emerged, and the relationship between client self-determination and positive outcomes. The authors go on to discuss implications for the older homeless, highlighting that although general best practices are applicable for this subgroup, the unique factors of an aging homeless population must be incorporated into best practice discussions. Examples include the differences between the chronic homeless and those more recently homeless and the presence of long term health conditions.