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Nordvall, Henrik; Wadende, Pamela A.; Amutabi, Maurice N. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2023
This article reports an empirical case study of a community self-help group (chama) in Western Kenya, utilising the study circle model promoted by a Swedish non-governmental organisation. Methodologically, it is a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and participant observation for data collection. The results show that the study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nonformal Education, Adult Education, Models
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Gangi, Jennifer; Darling, Carol A. – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2012
Despite the heterogeneity of posttreatment outcomes, the likelihood of relapse is often dependent on several factors, including participation in continuing care services such as self-help groups. However, few studies have examined the use of self-help groups among adolescent outpatients. Therefore, in this study, investigators examined self-help…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Substance Abuse, Self Help Programs, Groups
Condon, Ellen; Brown, Kim – Rural Institute, 2007
The Rural Institute: Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service, is one of sixty-four Centers for Excellence in Disability Education across the nation. It is an inter-disciplinary organization that promotes full participation in rural life for individuals with disabilities. The Rural Institute accomplishes this goal by…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment, Rural Areas, Career Planning