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Mild cognitive impairment: international perspectives
- Editors:
- TUOKKO Holly A., HULTSCH David F., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 319p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) has been identified as an important clinical transition between normal aging and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Since treatments for AD are most likely to be most effective early in the course of the disease, MCI has become a topic of great importance and has been investigated in different populations of interest in many countries. This book brings together these differing perspectives on MCI for the first time. This volume provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and students involved in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with MCI. Clinical investigators initially defined mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as a transitional condition between normal aging and the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Because the prevalence of AD increases with age and very large numbers of older adults are affected worldwide, these clinicians saw a pressing need to identify AD as early as possible. It is at this very early stage in the disease course that treatments to slow the progress and control symptoms are likely to be most effective. Since the first introduction of MCI, research interest has grown exponentially, and the utility of the concept has been investigated from a variety of perspectives in different populations of interest (e.g., clinical samples, volunteers, population-based screening) in many different countries. Much variability in findings has resulted. Although it has been acknowledged that the differences observed between samples may be ‘legitimate variations’, there has been no attempt to understand what it is we have learned about MCI (i.e., common features and differences) from each of these perspectives.This book brings together information about MCI in different populations from around the world. Mild Cognitive Impairment will be an important resource for any clinician, researcher, or student involved in the study, detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with MCI.
Am I still a social worker? Reflections on child protection practice
- Author:
- BRYDON Kerry
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 16(2), December 2006, pp.31-42.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Social workers alone appear to be held accountable for failures in child protection. However social workers operate within a broader contextual environment. The protection of children does not occur in a vacuum, divorced from social and political influences. This discussion, written from an Australian perspective, examines this issues and considers critical influences that appear to have eroded the social work perspective on child protection.
Methodological challenges of studying Asian gangs in Canada
- Authors:
- KWOK Siu-Ming, TAM Dora M Y
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 16(2), December 2006, pp.43-52.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper discusses the methodological challenges encountered in a research study on Asian gangs in Canada with reference to (a) defining Asian gangs; (b) seeking external funding; (c) securing support from ethnic communities; (d) getting approval for ethical research with human subjects; (e) recruiting research participants; (f) ensuring safety of the researcher; and (g) protecting the identity of research participants. The issues discussed would be relevant to those who are interested to examine the same phenomenon in countries with large Asian populations in Western countries (e.g., the United States and the United Kingdom) and in the Asia-Pacific Region such Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Taiwanese housing policy: shifting the focus of housing policy under a democratic regime
- Authors:
- CHOU Yueh-Ching, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 16(2), December 2006, pp.53-66.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In Taiwan, home ownership has been seen as a privilege of military and civil officers since the R.O.C government moved to Taiwan in 1949. Taiwan has become a more democratic regime since martial law was repealed in 1987 and presidential election by popular votes was initiated in 1996. Using documentary data, this paper aims to relate the transition in housing policy to Taiwan's political transition from authoritarianism to democracy. It was found that after the lifting of martial law, a growing number of social movements were triggered in response to political democratization. Since then, concerns and debates have started on how to revise the housing legislation to promote the welfare and social inclusion of vulnerable groups. A new housing policy that was influenced by the advocacy efforts of an action group was developed in May 2005 to meet social needs and achieve social equity.
Experiencing older age in Korea and Australia: the role of social policies
- Author:
- JANG Haeyoung
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 16(2), December 2006, pp.19-30.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This comparative study explores attitudes toward and experiences of ageing of 60 Koreans, aged between 55 and 65 years, residing in two countries: Korea and Australia. It examines similarities and differences in their perceptions of old age in the distinctive social welfare environments in which they live. It draws attention to the importance of social policies in affecting how people anticipate and experience old age.
The relationship between religiosity, youth culture, and premarital sex among Malaysian and Indonesian Adolescents
- Authors:
- JAAFAR Jas, WIBOWO Istiqomah, AFIATIN Tina
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 16(2), December 2006, pp.5-18.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study explores the issue of premarital sex among the Muslin-dominant societies of Malaysia and Indonesia. Although premarital sex is condemned in both countries, its rate is on the rise. Three hundred and eighty-nine adolescents took part in a survey on tier sexual experiences, religiosity, and a few youth cultural elements. The results suggest that there is an erosion of traditional and religious values, and that peers and youth culture play a significant role in influencing adolescents who engage in premarital sex.
Social capital and participation in everyday life
- Editors:
- DEKKER Paul, USLANER Eric M., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 208p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This timely volume puts emphasis on the effect of social capital on everyday life: how the routines of daily life lead people to get involved in their communities. Focussing on its micro-level causes and consequences, the book's international contributors argue that social capital is fundamentally concerned with the value of social networks and about how people interact with each other The book suggests that different modes of participation have different consequences for creating - or destroying - a sense of community or participation. The diversity of countries, institutions and groups dealt with - from Indian castes to Dutch churches, from highly competent 'everyday makers' in Scandinavia to politics-avoiding Belgian women and Irish villagers - offers fascinating case studies, and theoretical reflections for the present debates about civil society and democracy.
The Community Development for Healthy Children initiative
- Authors:
- EALEY Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 14(4), 2006, pp.129-138.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
The Community Development for Healthy Children initiative aims to make Kansas the best state in the USA in which to bring up a child. It includes three components. First, a multi-media campaign, using the internet, TV, radio and print is designed to encourage adults to engage with children more often, in simple ways. Second, technical assistance and support is provided for local communities, for example through a series of ‘retreats’ to share experiences and ideas. And, third, a Good to Great mini-grant programme provides small scale funding for local projects directed at the project’s goal. Examples of such projects are given and the value of an initiative in which everyone, including young people themselves, can take part is emphasised. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Faith-based and secular social service agencies in Pittsburgh: location, mission, and organizational capacity
- Author:
- KEARNS Kevin P.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 14(4), 2006, pp.51-69.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
This study draws on a survey of 230 non-profit organisations in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to examine the following questions: how are faith-based organisations (FBOs) and secular social services organisations distributed in relatively poor urban neighbourhoods; how do the two compare in terms of services, resources and organisational characteristics; and what are the implications for community practice and capacity building? The data suggest that FBOs are evenly distributed across communities of varying wealth but account for a disproportionately high share of essential social services in the poorest communities. They are comparable with secular social services in terms of management infrastructure. The paper concludes with suggestions for building the capacity of community-based social service organisations. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Youth-adult partnership in community organizing: a case study of the My Voice Counts! campaign
- Authors:
- SHARE Ryley A., STACKS Jonathan S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 14(4), 2006, pp.113-127.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
My Voice Counts! is a campaign developed in the USA around sexuality education policy by Advocates for Youth and its network of youth activists. The authors provide an overview of the national sex education debate and present the My Voice Counts! campaign as an example of a youth-adult approach to developing a comprehensive approach to the issue. It began with an online activism campaign, resulting in local youth-led projects to improve sex education policies and curricula. The campaign’s activities and accomplishments are summarised, and it appears to have been successful although more evaluations of the impact of such youth-adult partnership projects on their target communities (as opposed simply to the youth involved in them) are needed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).