This article reports on a review of the literature comparing the outcomes of social workers with those of non-social workers. The review was commissioned by NASW's Texas Chapter to examine empirical evidence regarding the comparative effectiveness of social work to possibly support efforts to educate employers and the public about the value of…

Social workers have given relatively little attention to consequences of plant closings for workers. Discusses effects of plant closings on workers, their families, and the community through a review of the literature and a case study. Identifies older workers as group most negatively affected by plant closing. Suggests intervention role for…

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)

Examined 125 case records from public agency and 157 case records from private agency in Chicago, Illinois. Findings suggest that elderly people, particularly elderly women, are emerging as newest group caught in widening net of homelessness. This group does not fit stereotypes attributed to homeless population; nevertheless, elderly people are at…

Explored the life-styles of elderly wanderers and nonwanderers in long-term care. Paired t-tests confirmed hypotheses indicating that wanderers had engaged in a higher level of social and leisure activities and had experienced more stressful events, motoric reactions to stress, and motoric behavioral styles prior to their illness. (Author)