Extended study of social network analysis and labeling theories into residential care homes (RCHs). Findings suggest that, when members of intense social networks decide to move elderly persons into RCHs, placement is needed and that, although likelihood of returning home from RCHs is affected by sociocultural characteristics, functional and…

The study examined the stress associated with parenting a handicapped child experienced by parents living in rural Ontario communities. Availability of social support emerged as the major predictor of reduced stress. Family characteristics (e.g. cohesion and adaptability) and child characteristics (e.g. severity of handicap) emerged less often as…

Examines a descriptive model of communication relationships between members of collectives to determine whether perceptions are the result of formal structure, collective interests, or individual interests. Finds structures of perceived communication relationships are similar across organizations, whereas structures in observable communication are…

Compared characteristics of impaired elderly care receivers, primary caregivers, informal networks, and formal networks likely to affect caregiver stress and burden by area of residence. Data from 1,388 noninstitutionalized functionally limited elderly people and their primary caregivers revealed significant residential differences in…

Raises several problems intrinsic to feminist discourse which have serious repercussions for female academics: tokenism; networks that exclude independent scholars and part-time/sessional instructors, and thereby further marginalize some women; and the gynocentric ideal. (DMM)

A new method, based on loglinear models, is proposed for statistical analysis of dyadic social interaction data measured over time. The data are assumed to be realizations of a social network of a fixed set of actors interacting on a single relation. Associative and predictive statistical models are developed. (TJH)

IMPACT II programs encourage teachers to form networks to exchange their ideas with one another and with other teachers in the system. Teachers attend workshops, visit each other's classrooms, swap ideas, and generally keep in touch by newsletters and conventions. (SI)

Professionalization, accreditation, and a shift in government support toward work-based skills mean that learner-centered literacy learning is in danger of being subordinated to unsatisfactory purposes in order to retain funding. (SK)

The microstructures of interpersonal networks in China and the United States contain many consistent patterns, despite the countries' great differences. In-group choices and network diversity are analyzed with regard to age, sex, educational attainment, occupation, socioeconomic status, and proportion of kin in the network. Contains 21 references…

Among 3,677 surveyed women, aged 44-59, contacts with friends and family depended on the relationship and household structure, followed by distance, resources, and individual predisposition toward maintaining ties. Race, educational attainment, and residence in the South or rural areas affected certain types of contacts. Contains 36 references.…

Notes that enhancement of social support networks for people with chronic mental illness is important thrust of case management services. Presents conceptual framework of social network interventions and discusses obstacles to enhancing natural support systems. Highlights need for community resource development, especially in the building of…

A recent national survey of sexual behavior in the United States, whose initial funding was controversial, reveals few surprising results. It reveals information about homosexuality, sexual abuse, how couples first meet, and how individuals' sexual choices are constrained by the social networks in which they operate. (MSE)

Telephone interviews with 300 elderly Montreal residents found that 67 percent use shopping malls to fulfill social and leisure needs. Predisposing variables (age, gender, education, and loneliness) and environmental/encouraging variables (design and ambiance of the malls) were found to be related to this activity. (SK)

Examined predictors of stability and change in informal support networks of frail elders and primary caregivers. Data from 1982 and 1984 National Long Term Care Surveys and 1982 Informal Caregivers Survey revealed that changes in network size and intensity of help occurred in response to changes in health and functional status of frail elder, not…

Observation of nine subjects with mild intellectual disabilities working in competitive employment settings revealed that subjects' social networks lacked complexity, with few interconnections among the network modes. Major sources of social support emanated from the family and organizations catering to people with disabilities. Social support…