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Krabbenborg, Manon A. M.; Boersma, Sandra N.; van der Veld, William M.; van Hulst, Bente; Vollebergh, Wilma A. M.; Wolf, Judith R. L. M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2017
Objective: To test the effectiveness of Houvast: a strengths-based intervention for homeless young adults. Method: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted with 10 Dutch shelter facilities randomly allocated to an intervention and a control group. Homeless young adults were interviewed when entering the facility and when care ended.…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Intervention, Young Adults, Homeless People
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Bal, Ellen; Grassiani, Erella; Kirk, Kate – Learning and Teaching: The International Journal of Higher Education in the Social Sciences, 2014
This article is based on our own experiences and that of several of our colleagues teaching social and cultural anthropology in different Dutch institutions for higher learning. We focus in particular on teaching and learning in two small liberal arts and science (LAS) colleges, where anthropology makes up part of the social science curriculum…
Descriptors: Neoliberalism, Anthropology, Foreign Countries, Core Curriculum
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Havas, Jano; de Nooijer, Jascha; Crutzen, Rik; Feron, Frans – Health Education, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the needs and views of adolescents regarding the development of online support for mental health problems. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured qualitative focus group interviews were conducted with ten groups of Dutch adolescents (n=106), aged 12-19 years, from four urban secondary schools…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Adolescent Attitudes, Mental Health, Adolescents
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Dalemans, Ruth J. P.; de Witte, Luc; Wade, Derick; van den Heuvel, Wim – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2010
Background: Little is known about the way people with aphasia perceive their social participation and its influencing factors. Aims: To explore how people with aphasia perceive participation in society and to investigate influencing factors. Methods & Procedures: In this qualitative study thirteen persons with aphasia and twelve central…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Social Life, Aphasia, Focus Groups
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Knipscheer, Jeroen W.; Kleber, Rolf J. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2008
In this article, the authors present essential aspects of the help-seeking behavior with regard to mental health problems of Ghanaian migrants in the Netherlands. Samples of citizens in the general population (n=97) and outpatients treated in mental health care facilities (n=36) were included. Data were acquired by administering a semi-structured…
Descriptors: Health Services, Self Help Programs, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health