College of Human Ecology Faculty Publications » Family Studies and Human Services http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications Faculty Publications for the College of Human Ecology at Kansas State University Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:40:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comparing the support-efficacy model among centenarians living in private homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/07/29/comparing-the-support-efficacy-model-among-centenarians-living-in-private-homes-assisted-living-facilities-and-nursing-homes/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/07/29/comparing-the-support-efficacy-model-among-centenarians-living-in-private-homes-assisted-living-facilities-and-nursing-homes/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:49:21 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=483 Journal of Aging Research, Volume 2011, Article ID 280727, 10 pages doi: 10.4061/2011/280727.]]> We investigated the influence of social relations on health outcomes in very late life by examining the support-efficacy convoy model among older adults who resided in three different residential environments (centenarians in private homes, n = 126; centenarians in assisted living facilities, n = 55 ; centenarians in nursing homes, n = 105). For each group, path analytic models were employed to test our hypotheses; analyses controlled for sex, mental status, education, perceived economic sufficiency, and activities of daily living. The hypothesized relationships among the models’ variables were unique to each of the three groups; three different models fit the data depending upon residential environment. The direct and indirect effects of social relations assessments were positive for the mental and physical health of very old adults, suggesting that participants welcomed the support. However, residential status moderated the associations between the assessments of social relations, self-efficacy, and both outcomes.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/07/29/comparing-the-support-efficacy-model-among-centenarians-living-in-private-homes-assisted-living-facilities-and-nursing-homes/feed/ 0 The Relationship between Physical Health and Psychological Well-Being among Oldest-Old Adults http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/07/28/the-relationship-between-physical-health-and-psychological-well-being-among-oldest-old-adults/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/07/28/the-relationship-between-physical-health-and-psychological-well-being-among-oldest-old-adults/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:28:44 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=464 Journal of Aging Research, Volume 2011, Article ID 605041, 8 pages doi: 10.4061/2011/605041.]]> Structural equation modeling examined health influences on psychological well-being among 306 octogenarians and centenarians from the Georgia Centenarian Study. There were significant direct effects of subjective health on affect and significant indirect effects of objective health through subjective health on positive affect and negative affect. Subjective health mediated between objective health and psychological well-being. These results highlight the status and perceptions of health as a critical indicator for well-being in extreme old age.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/07/28/the-relationship-between-physical-health-and-psychological-well-being-among-oldest-old-adults/feed/ 0 Impact of Resources on Successful Adaptation of the Oldest Old http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/05/04/impact-of-resources-on-successful-adaptation-of-the-oldest-old/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/05/04/impact-of-resources-on-successful-adaptation-of-the-oldest-old/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 16:58:42 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=461 Analysis of the influences of resources on Georgia centenarians’ well-being, considering social interactions, caregiving services, and economic resource adequacy in context of other resources and constraints such as personality, cognitive ability, and functional limitations. Both subjective (hedonic) and psychological (eudaimonia) well-being are analyzed. Subjective mental health is primarily related to perceived economic resources. Neither social nor economic resource adequacy influences the autonomy and growth aspects of psychological well-being, whereas personality resources are critical for that kind of adaptation.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/05/04/impact-of-resources-on-successful-adaptation-of-the-oldest-old/feed/ 0 Affect and loneliness among centenarians and the oldest old: Role of Individual and Social Resources http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/04/15/affect-and-loneliness-among-centenarians-and-the-oldest-old-role-of-individual-and-social-resources/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/04/15/affect-and-loneliness-among-centenarians-and-the-oldest-old-role-of-individual-and-social-resources/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:25:09 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=459 Aging and Mental Health (2011): 15 (3), 385-396]]> Primary aim of this study was to examine the ability of resources to predict affect and lonelieness within a sample of old-old including centenarians. Personality, specifically neuroticism, and social relations were particularly important associates of centenarians’ mental health as inferred from hierarchical regression analyses.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/04/15/affect-and-loneliness-among-centenarians-and-the-oldest-old-role-of-individual-and-social-resources/feed/ 0 Financial Planning and Counseling Scales http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/03/07/financial-planning-and-counseling-scales/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/03/07/financial-planning-and-counseling-scales/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:34:34 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=445 Financial Planning and Counseling Scales. New York: Springer Publications.]]> A salient trend during the current economic crisis is the increasing number of consumers paying closer attention to their spending and saving habits in efforts to control their finances. Not surprisingly, these same uncertain times are witnessing the growth not only of financial planning services, but of financial counseling and therapy. Accompanying the move toward professional standards and an academic research base is the need for a reliable source of quality assessment tools for use with clients, for research, and for training. Financial Planning and Counseling Scales admirably fills this need by collecting a diverse range of instruments specifically designed for the financial fields. The majority of the scales here have never been published in any other manuals or handbooks, appearing only in peer-reviewed journals or, in some cases, dissertations. This timely volume:

  • Reproduces over 280 scales useful across a variety of circumstances
  • Provides key details for each scale, including source, purpose, test sample, scoring information, and discussion of reliability and validity
  • Clearly defines financial counseling/therapy as a field of study and practice (particularly in the context of marriage and family therapy) and establishes the role of psychometric assessment
  • Summarizes a range of theoretical models (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, systems) for financial therapy
  • Offers guidelines for evaluating scales, and for constructing original instruments

Financial Planning and Counseling Scales is a first-of-its-kind resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners in family and consumer economics, personal finance, household finance, and financial therapy as these domains evolve.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/03/07/financial-planning-and-counseling-scales/feed/ 0 Malnutrition: Risks & Concerns in Dysphagia Management http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/01/04/malnutrition-risks-and-concerns-in-dysphagia-management/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/01/04/malnutrition-risks-and-concerns-in-dysphagia-management/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:41:31 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=437 Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) (2010):19(4), 115-120.]]> Malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, negatively affects health outcomes. Risk of malnutrition, often identified by a Registered Dietitian as part of a patient’s dietary assessment, increases greatly in the presence of dysphagia. Patient characteristics that may be linked to malnutrition include advanced age, medical diagnoses, level of diet tolerated, actual calorie and protein intake, need for feeding assistance, weight changes, and quality of life issues. Many older adults may be malnourished at the time of their hospital admission or become so during the course of their medical care. Poor physical condition from malnutrition could negatively impact a patient’s rehabilitation potential. This article highlights possible causes and effects of undernutrition and the importance of nutrition strategies to patient care through a case study illustration.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2011/01/04/malnutrition-risks-and-concerns-in-dysphagia-management/feed/ 0 Common Components of Home-Based Family Therapy Models: The HBFT Partnership in Kansas http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/11/29/common-components-of-home-based-family-therapy-models-the-hbft-partnership-in-kansas/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/11/29/common-components-of-home-based-family-therapy-models-the-hbft-partnership-in-kansas/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:07:49 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=384 Contemporary Family Therapy (2010): 32(4) 444-458.]]> In this article, we provide an analysis of components shared by varying home-based family therapy (HBFT) practices and evidence-based models. Applying a consistent statewide standard for HBFT presents challenges for the training of therapists from varying disciplines, with different levels of experience, and from diverse agencies. We propose focusing on common components across existing evidence-based models and discuss the trainings developed to integrate those components. We address indications and contraindications for using an HBFT approach and illustrate ways to address the particular challenges of HBFT supported by a unique partnership in Kansas. We conclude by offering suggestions for further research and for continued training development.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/11/29/common-components-of-home-based-family-therapy-models-the-hbft-partnership-in-kansas/feed/ 0 Family History and Adaptation among Centenarians and Octogenarians http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/family-history-and-adaptation-among-centenarians-and-octogenarians/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/family-history-and-adaptation-among-centenarians-and-octogenarians/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:59 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=366 Gerontology 56 (1), 83-87.]]> The purpose of this study was to analyze various “family history” variables (i.e., childhood health, financial situation while growing up, living with grandparents before age 17, and number of children) among participants of the Georgia Centenarian Study. Analyses indicated that the number of children predicted the ability to engage in activities of daily living and loneliness. In addition, childhood health predicted loneliness. Thus the results confirm the importance of distal family history variables on present-day functioning.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/family-history-and-adaptation-among-centenarians-and-octogenarians/feed/ 0 Predicting Happiness among Centenarians http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/predicting-happiness-among-centenarians/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/predicting-happiness-among-centenarians/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:45 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=368 Gerontology 56 (1), 88-92.]]> Gerontological literature on happiness in extreme old age has been limited. The purpose of this study was to determine how perceptions of health, social provisions, economics and congruence past satisfaction with life for current feelings) influence happiness among centenarians. Congruence emerged as a key predictor of happiness for 158 centenarians from the Georgia Centenarian Study. Perceived economic status had a strong influence on subjective health status.

]]> http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/predicting-happiness-among-centenarians/feed/ 0 Understanding Centenarians’ Psychosocial Dynamics and Their Contributions to Health and Quality of Life http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/understanding-centenarians-psychosocial-dynamics-and-their-contributions-to-health-and-quality-of-life/ http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/2010/10/12/understanding-centenarians-psychosocial-dynamics-and-their-contributions-to-health-and-quality-of-life/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:30 +0000 Nate http://www.he.k-state.edu/publications/?p=376 The goals of this paper are to highlight recent data to demonstrate the impact of four pertinent psychosocial domains on health and quality of life of the oldest old and supplement recommendations of the 2001 NIA Panel on Longevity for future research. The four domains are: (1) demographics, life events, and personal history, (2) personality, (3), cognition, and (4) socioeconomic resources and support systems.

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