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The animal-human bond and ethnic diversity
- Authors:
- RISLEY-CURTISS Christina, HOLLEY Lynn C., WOLF Shapard
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 51(3), July 2006, pp.257-268.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Affectionate relationships with animal companions have health-enhancing effects on people and enrich their quality of life, and the majority of families with companion animals regard their animals as family members. Research has also suggested that these relationships are complicated and vary depending on a number of factors, yet there has been almost no exploration of ethnic diversity in relationships with companion animals. This descriptive study explores the relationships among race and ethnicity, beliefs about companion animals, and ownership practices in a large southwestern metropolitan county in the United States. Findings indicate that in many instances there were no statistical differences by ethnicity. Nonetheless, describing oneself as white, American Indian, or both was associated with being more likely to have companion animals. Those identifying themselves as of Hispanic or Spanish origin were less likely to have cats and to have their cat or dog spayed or neutered and more likely to say they get a sense of personal safety from their dog or cat. The implications of these findings are discussed, and suggestions for research and practice are offered.
“They’re there for you”: men’s relationships with companion animals
- Authors:
- RISLEY-CURTISS Christina, HOLLEY Lynn C., KODIENE Sulamita
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 92(4), October 2011, pp.412-418.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Research suggests that having companion animals can affect people’s physical and mental health. This exploratory study aimed to explore beliefs about and experiences with companion animals of 12 men from various ethnic and social class groups, national origins, and geographic settings. Semistructured interviews included questions on whether the men viewed their companion animals as family members, whether their views on companion animals had changed since childhood, and the ways in which other men in their ethnic or racial communities might think or feel about the animals they talked about. The animals discussed included dogs, cats, and hamsters. The findings showed that most men considered their pets to be members of the family, though not necessarily on a par with human members. Men’s attitudes and relationships appeared to vary by race or ethnicity, social class, type of geographic community, and national origin. Implications are offered for social work practice and research so that social workers might develop more accurate assessments and effective interventions by taking these relationships into account.
Mental illness discrimination in mental health treatment programs: intersections of race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lynn C., TAVASSOLI Kyoko Y., STROMWALL Layne K.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 52(3), 2016, pp.311-322.
- Publisher:
- Springer
People with mental illnesses (PWMI) who are of colour and/or lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) experience mental health disparities, including within mental health treatment programs (MHTPs). Informed by a critical framework with attention to intersectionality and microaggressions, this qualitative study asked 20 PWMI and family members who also are of colour and/or LGB whether they had experienced mental illness discrimination in MHTPs, a possible factor in disparities. Participants were also asked about aspects of MHTPs that supported recovery. Participants reported that they were ignored/not listened to, not viewed as complex individuals, experienced condescension/lack of respect and violations of privacy or other rights, and were presumed to lack intelligence. In addition, identifying mental illness discrimination was complex due to intersections of identities. Despite these perceptions of discrimination, participants described supportive aspects of MHTPs. Implications for practice and research are offered. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ethnicity versus ethnic identity: what predicts substance use norms and behaviors?
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lynn C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 6(3), 2006, pp.53-79.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Researchers often incorporate measures of ethnicity and ethnic identity into research about substance use, although the relationships between these three factors remain unclear. This paper explores whether ethnicity and three ethnic identity instruments are useful in predicting substance use outcomes in three samples of ethnically diverse middle school students. The findings show that age, gender and/or racial or ethnic group membership influenced the strength of ethnic identity, and that age, sex and strength of ethnic identity influence substance use norms and behaviours. In cases where significant effects were obtained, a stronger sense of ethnic identity (as measured by two of the instruments) predicted more negative attitudes towards, and less use of, alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana. The implications for preventing substance use among this population by building on and strengthening ethnic identity are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Racism and classism in the youth services system perspectives of youth and staff
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lynn C., VANVLEET Russel K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Poverty, 19(1), 2006, pp.45-67.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Although numerous quantitative studies have examined racial disparity in the youth justice system, studies have ignored the perspectives of youth about whether racism exists within the system. This study used focus groups with system staff and focus groups and individual interviews with system-involved youth of colour to explore perceptions of race and class bias within one state's youth justice system. Findings indicate that the majority of both staff and youth perceive that race and class bias are present, and that staff demonstrated apparently unintentional racism and classism during the focus groups. Implications for research and for addressing individual and institutional racism and classism are offered. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Spirituality as a coping resource: the experiences of professional black women
- Authors:
- BACCHUS Denise N.A., HOLLEY Lynn C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 13(4), 2004, pp.65-84.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Qualitative findings from face-to-face interviews of a subset of participants in a large quantitative study are used to explore the perspectives of 10 professional Black women (PBW) from the United States regarding their definitions of spirituality and their experiences using this resource to cope with work-related stress. Findings include that many PBW do not differentiate between spirituality and religion and that they utilize spirituality particularly prayer, meditation, and inspirational readings-to gain personal strength, inner peace, and guidance and to reflect on and reappraise stressful situations in the workplace. Further, many PBW view spirituality as a problem-focused, rather than an emotion-focused, coping strategy. Implications for social work practice and future research are offered. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Heterosexism, racism, and mental illness discrimination: experiences of people with mental health conditions and their families
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lynn C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 28(2), 2016, pp.93-116.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Experiencing discrimination related to race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or having a mental health condition is associated with negative outcomes. Research comparing types of discrimination or considering intersectionalities is lacking. This study reports findings from interviews with people with mental illnesses (PWMI) or family members of PWMI; all study participants also are of color and/or lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Findings include the following: participants experienced multiple forms of discrimination, mental illness discrimination shares characteristics with racism and heterosexism, and heterosexuals and people of color reported more mental illness discrimination than their counterparts. Implications for change advocates, mental health providers, and researchers are offered. (Publisher abstract)
Emerging ethnic agencies: building capacity to build community
- Author:
- HOLLEY Lynn C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 11(4), 2004, pp.39-57.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
Ethnic agencies are important components of multicultural community systems, providing vehicles for community empowerment and self-determination in communities of colour. Based on data from a qualitative study of emerging ethnic agencies, this paper explores the communities-building activities of ethnic agencies, describes the characteristics of ethnic agencies that position them to be effective in building communities, and describes what emerging agency leaders perceive they need in order to strengthen their organizations. Recommendations are offered for ways in which mainstream organizations can assist in building the capacities of emerging agencies so that they can become full partners in community-building efforts. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)