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Filtering by: Subject Energy policy--Social aspects Remove constraint Subject: Energy policy--Social aspects Academic Affiliation Human Development and Family Sciences Remove constraint Academic Affiliation: Human Development and Family Sciences Advisor Hooker, Karen A. Remove constraint Advisor: Hooker, Karen A.

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  • Shaping social worlds : exploring relationship regulation processes in older adults' daily lives

    Creator:
    Mejía, Shannon T.
    Abstract:
    The social aspects of older adults lives are strongly linked to well-being outcomes. Social relationships in older adulthood are rewarding, but also complex, and to maintain a positive social environment, older adults must reconcile long relationships histories, negotiate changing roles, and deal with increasing dependencies. Older adults are known to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    1, 2011. Title: Shaping Social Worlds: Exploring Relationship Regulation Processes in Older

  • An examination of kin and nonkin foster parents’ experiences

    Creator:
    De Costa, Jennifer L. (Jennifer Loretta)
    Abstract:
    The growth of foster care, particularly kin foster care has greatly outpaced our knowledge. The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study was to develop a more informed understanding of foster family functioning from the perspective of foster parents. This study examined the experiences of 9 kin and 12 nonkin foster...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    expected and their actual responsibilities encompassed a wide range of duties. The social factors that