Relocation can cause serious stress for older persons. Researchers have identified certain psychosocial, medical, and environmental factors that are often associated with this stress. Planners and practitioners can use these findings as a basis for effective intervention. (Author)

Study of 298 U.S. social workers revealed that interest in international practice in developing world depended on freedom to relocate, expectation of rewarding experience overseas, possession of and desire to use requisite skills, interest in foreign intercultural arena, and global-mindedness. These variables, in combination, accounted for 41% of…

Discusses the impact of relocating on corporate employees and their families and indicates the need for corporate services and social work intervention in this area. The author explores some of the psychosocial effects of relocating that have received little attention. (Author/BEF)

Discusses effects of employment-related geographic relocation, such as stress-related diseases, in relation to nontraditional family systems. Advocates employee assistance programs as method of choice for service intervention. (Author/NB)

Studied three support groups for women who had recently moved into a community. Several themes such as grief, loneliness, and loss of self-esteem emerged; the groups were helpful in resolving these feelings. Spouses should be included in future groups. (LAB)