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Supporting independence : a collective case study of foster alumni in community and technical colleges

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Forte, Catherine P.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of foster alumni in community and technical colleges, with a focus on Washington State, using a qualitative research approach. Foster alumni may be considered a sub-set of first generation students, yet they have needs that extend beyond those of other...

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foster children and foster alumni were identified in publications focused on child welfare, psychology
Perceived food autonomy : measurement and relationships with food satisfaction among assisted living residents

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Jambi, Hanan A.

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The purpose of this exploratory study was to develop an instrument to measure perceived food autonomy (PFA) among cognitively alert residents in state licensed Assisted Living (AL) facilities, and to investigate the influence of PFA on food satisfaction, while controlling for functional (physical, social, and psychological) status, general health, and...

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Dissertation

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. Title: Perceived Food Autonomy: Measurement and Relationships with Food Satisfaction among Assisted
Interactive video communication technology and successful aging in place : applying the selective optimization with compensation model

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Yamamoto, Toshiko

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This study utilized the theoretical framework of selective optimization with compensation (SOC) (Baltes, 1987; Baltes & Baltes, 1990) to interpret older adults' definitions about successful aging in place. Factors contributing to successful aging in place, including the importance of social interaction and perceptions of the usefulness of interactive video communication...

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issues, such as aging, technology as a supportive product, consumer behaviors, socio- psychology, and