将志愿者服务机制引入养老服务问题的研究

目前。我国人口老龄化日益严重，老年人的养老服务问题正面临着越来越严峻的困境与压力。在老人选择一种养老方式后。如何护理成为重要一环。我国现有的各种养老模式都面临着专业的养老服务人员短缺的问题。在刖刖过去的北京奥运会中，志愿者服务的成果不得不说是该届奥运会的一大亮点。本文将奥运志愿者服务体系引入养老服务中来，既能减轻养老服务人员短缺问题，同时在高素质的经过专业培训的志愿者在给老年人提供养老服务的过程中加强新老几代人的沟通交流，在代际之闯传承中华民族的传统美德。构建和谐社会。     

从留守儿童问题看我国监护制度之改进

20世纪80年代以来，农村留守儿童的大量产生带来了许多问题，究其原因主要是监护不力。在我国现阶段的留守儿童监护中。法定监护普遍存在监护不力的问题；而自愿监护和委托监护在现实中还不普遍，在个别存在的自愿监护和委托监护中也同样存在激励不足、监护不力的问题。所以应当在立法上区分亲权与监护，在监护制度的设计上强化国家公权力的介入，设立专门的国家监护组织，推行监护的社会化运作，着重完善委托监护制度．并切实加强国家的监护监督职能。     

Assessing participants’ perceptions on group-based principles for action in community-based health enhancing physical activity programmes: The APEF tool

In community-based health enhancing physical activity (CBHEPA) programmes, group-based principles for action such as active participation, enjoyment, and fostering group processes are widely advocated. However, not much is known about participants’ perceptions of these principles as there are no assessment tools available. Therefore, this article describes the development of the APEF (Active Participation, Enjoyment, and Fostering group processes) tool and reports on its implementation in a Dutch CBHEPA programme. Indicators for the principles have been identified from literature research, interviews with professionals, and secondary analysis of three group interviews with 11 practitioners. To address the identified indicators, the APEF tool was developed, pretested, and used in 10 focus groups with 76 participants.The APEF tool consists of eight statements about group-based principles for action, on which CBHEPA participants vote, followed by in-depth discussion. The voting procedure engages participants. Spider diagrams visualise participants’ perceptions of group-based principles.The APEF tool addresses the challenge of relating group level outcomes to individual outcomes such as physical activity behaviour. The tool facilitates as well as evaluates group-based principles for action, it stimulates dialogue and is culturally sensitive, but it needs strong facilitating skills to manage group dynamics.     

Involving People with Disabilities in Volunteer Roles

Abstract

According to the 2002 National Health Interview Survey, 33.7 million non-institutionalized Americans have limitations in usual activities. A recent poll on community participation found that, overall, people with disabilities have lower rates of community participation compared to those without disabilities. An analysis of that same poll concluded that people with disabilities continue to be treated as second class citizens by being excluded from the mainstream of everyday life. Social role valorization theory proposes creating and supporting socially valued roles for people who are kept at a social distance. It is through these valued social roles that they gain equal access to other opportunities that society has to offer. One such socially valued role is that of a community volunteer. Volunteer activities can foster a social environment where people with disabilities are seen as credible coping individuals. This paper reports the results of a survey of twenty-six community agencies which regularly use volunteers. The purpose of the survey was to identify barriers to volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities and to explore openness to methods to remove the barriers through community collaborations.     

Association Fellows' Luncheon Address: Maintaining Purpose in a Changing Environment

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the motivational factors and the barriers to physical activity (PA) in traditional college students (TS) and nontraditional college students (NTS) and determine if differences exist between these 2 groups. Participants: A total of 746 college students; 628 were TS (19.1 ± 1.2 years), and 118 were NTS (31.2 ± 8.6 years). Methods: In fall 2010, students voluntarily completed a demographic questionnaire, Barriers to Being Active Quiz, and Exercise Motivations Inventory–2 (EMI-2). Results: EMI-2 revealed that TS and NTS differed on 8 of the 14 motivational factors for exercise. There was a significant difference between TS and NTS for the following barriers: fear of injury (p = .001), lack of resources (p = .017), and lack of skill (p = .003). Conclusion: Based on these findings, interventions can be developed for the varied needs of a diverse student population as it pertains to PA participation.     

Behavior Change and the Freshman 15: Tracking Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns in 1st-Year University Women

Objective and Participants: The authors assessed the stability of diet and physical activity and their relationship to weight changes in first-year university women. Methods: They collected anthropometric and body composition data from 101 resident women at the beginning of their first year of college and again at 12 months. The authors obtained physical activity and dietary logs 4 times throughout the year. Results: Caloric intake decreased over 12 months in all participants (p = .01). There was little change in physical activity in participants who lost weight (p = .73, d = .18). Those who gained weight experienced a trend toward decreased physical activity (p = .13, d = .38). A significant Time X Group interaction on physical activity (p = .04) suggests that physical activity patterns differed substantially between individuals who gained weight and those who lost weight. Conclusions: Reduction in physical activity appears to be the defining characteristic in freshman weight gain.     

中西比较视角下古典民主产生原因探析

在西方,古典民主萌芽于古希腊,并深深影响着现代民主的发展。同样是人类文明的发祥地,民主的思想与实践却未能落脚在古代中国。因为古代中国与古代希腊不同的地理环境造就了迥异的经济活动方式与早期文化,进而产生了截然不同的政治思想。     

论栗木文化意蕴的形成及其表现

森林文化是近十年来一个新兴的学术研究领域,它吸引了自然科学和人文社会科学方面的一批学者,经过不懈的努力,使这片园地结出了丰硕的果实。这些研究除了从整体上对森林制度、生态文明、森林文化进行探讨外,还具体到单种树木,比如松柏文化、杨柳文化、槐文化等。栗木文化隶属于森林风俗文化范畴,栗木及其果实具有很强的实用性,正因为如此,中国古人赋予了它较为丰富的文化内涵,特别是生殖崇拜主题。这些文化观念又往往通过宗社祭祀和其他民俗活动具体形象地呈现出来,深刻反映出古代人们的土地崇拜、生殖崇拜等观念,对我们了解古代文化以及当前有关民间遗俗有重要的参考价值。     

Presence and Visibility of Outdoor and Indoor Physical Activity Features and Participation in Physical Activity Among Older Adults in Retirement Communities

Abstract

In this paper we examine how the presence and visibility of outdoor and indoor physical activity resources (e.g., walking path/ trail, outdoor tennis courts, gardens, etc.) influences participation in physical activity among elderly residents in non-profit continuing care retirement communities and other senior housing communities. This paper reports findings from a survey of 800 such communities. A social ecological model was used to study the relationships between the environment and physical activity behavior. A fifty-two percent response rate (n = 398) was obtained. Campuses with more attractive outdoor and indoor physical activity facilities had more residents participating in different types of physical activity.     

对七省市三十所高校大学生课外科技活动现状的调查研究

大学生课外科技活动是培养大学生创新能力的重要平台。通过问卷调查和访谈等方式对我国七省市三十所高校的实证研究表明,目前的大学生科技创新活动存在重科研轻科普、重获奖轻立项、重精英轻普及等功利观念;学生科研资金不足,实验设备、指导教师配备不足等现实问题;学校评价体系不健全等制度缺陷。这些问题影响制约了大学生课外科技活动的深入开展。