Current Search: American (x)
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"Sealing the Bond": A Qualitative Study of African American Funeral Rituals.
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Creator
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Grant, Danielle, Hastings, Sally, Sandoval, Jennifer, Musambira, George, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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Death is a universal phenomenon; yet, reactions to death are uniquely diverse. Handling the loss of a loved one has the potential to completely change how an individual sees their world, and their response to death can vary by race, religion, gender, and culture. The bereavement process in many ways is culturally guided, and understanding how culture guides the bereavement process through rituals is imperative. Despite cultural difference, responses to death within the academic community are...
Show moreDeath is a universal phenomenon; yet, reactions to death are uniquely diverse. Handling the loss of a loved one has the potential to completely change how an individual sees their world, and their response to death can vary by race, religion, gender, and culture. The bereavement process in many ways is culturally guided, and understanding how culture guides the bereavement process through rituals is imperative. Despite cultural difference, responses to death within the academic community are only representative of one group of people. This study looks at funeral rituals seen within the African American community, and addresses possible meanings behind the rituals discussed. Through the use of focus groups participants were asked about their experiences while attending African American funerals the meaning behind specific rituals. It was found that within African American funerals there are certain acts that hold special significance for the community and work to strengthen the community. Funerals have a larger symbolic meaning to the African American community and those symbols and meanings are discussed within this study.
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Date Issued
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2016
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Identifier
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CFE0006312, ucf:51579
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0006312
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Backpacking in the Digital Age: Ethnographic Perspectives from Latin America.
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Edwards, Russell, Matejowsky, Ty, Howard, Rosalyn, Geiger, Vance, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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My thesis ethnographically examines the changing nature of backpacking for Westerners in Latin America amid a proliferation of mobile computing and social networking. While anthropological and sociocultural research on tourism is extensive, the social scientific literature on backpacking has, thus far, been largely unconcerned with Western Hemisphere countries and the effects of digital technology on this mode of travel. Recent findings suggest, however, that backpacking has currently moved...
Show moreMy thesis ethnographically examines the changing nature of backpacking for Westerners in Latin America amid a proliferation of mobile computing and social networking. While anthropological and sociocultural research on tourism is extensive, the social scientific literature on backpacking has, thus far, been largely unconcerned with Western Hemisphere countries and the effects of digital technology on this mode of travel. Recent findings suggest, however, that backpacking has currently moved beyond its niche roots as a subculture of independent traveling into a full-fledged tourist industry. My thesis investigates the Latin American backpacking scene to better understand if this is a global trend. The available literature further suggests that today's backpackers are represented by various subgroups including older and less budget-constrained travelers known as (")flashpackers.(") Despite using the backpacker infrastructure, flashpackers' disposable income and relatively expensive equipment places them somewhat beyond traditional backpacker categories. Drawing on ethnographic data collected over two separate multi-sited field sessions in Nicaragua, Honduras, and Colombia, I document the recent experiences of backpackers and flashpackers and evaluate how digital technologies inform and affect their travels.
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Date Issued
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2013
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Identifier
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CFE0004834, ucf:49710
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004834
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Title
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Study outline history of the American Negro people, 1619-1918.
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Creator
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Lawson, Elizabeth
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Date Issued
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1941
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Identifier
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370382, CFDT370382, ucf:5495
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/370382
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I'm very busy now.
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Date Created
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1905
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Identifier
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DP0015475
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015475
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Ah's pickin' Florida grapefruit fo' yo'.
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Date Created
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1900s
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Identifier
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DP0015491
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015491
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"Thou art so near and yet so far".
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Date Created
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1905
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Identifier
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DP0015476
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015476
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Discoveres.
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Date Created
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1907
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Identifier
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DP0015480
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015480
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States and their capitals: Complete new song with words and music.
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Creator
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Blunt, Mary M.
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Identifier
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DP0016476
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Format
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E-book
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0016476
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Title
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Three of a kind in Dixiland.
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Date Created
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1920s?
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Identifier
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DP0015494
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015494
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Title
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When any body is so happy; You can jest bet they am in love.
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Date Created
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1905
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Identifier
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DP0015474
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015474
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Black boy in hat.
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Identifier
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DP0015363
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Format
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Image (JPEG)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015363
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Title
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Dar's nobody looking but de owl and de moon.
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Date Created
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1900s
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Identifier
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DP0015466
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015466
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Going to the Doct.
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Date Created
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1900s
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Identifier
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DP0015458
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015458
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Living easy.
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Identifier
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DP0015472
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015472
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Title
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The struggle for Negro equality.
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Creator
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Saunders, John, Parker, Albert, Jackson, Charles
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Date Issued
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1945
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Identifier
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360071, CFDT360071, ucf:5229
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/360071
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Title
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The struggle against white chauvinism: Outline for discussion and study guide for schools, classes, study groups.
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Creator
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Communist Party of the United States of America National Education Department
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Date Issued
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1949
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Identifier
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671282, CFDT671282, ucf:5532
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/671282
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Title
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Seven-up.
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Date Created
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1909
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Identifier
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DP0015484
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Format
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015484
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Feeding the pets.
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Date Created
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1900s
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Identifier
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DP0015489
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Set of related objects
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015489
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Title
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HOLY BOOKS OR POCKET BOOKS? CLASS AND VALUES IN AMERICAN POLITICS.
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Creator
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Keaton, Matthew, Knuckey, Jonathan, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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There has been much speculation recently as to the political effect that "moral values" have on Americans and much research has shown inconclusive results as far as the effect of class. This paper aims to study how class and values, including moral values and postmaterialist values, interact with politics in the United States. The analyses performed to determine these effects include crosstabulation and logistical regressions and will include data from the National Election Studies (NES). It...
Show moreThere has been much speculation recently as to the political effect that "moral values" have on Americans and much research has shown inconclusive results as far as the effect of class. This paper aims to study how class and values, including moral values and postmaterialist values, interact with politics in the United States. The analyses performed to determine these effects include crosstabulation and logistical regressions and will include data from the National Election Studies (NES). It is found that postmaterialist values have little effect on political behavior but in separate analyses, class and moral values have increasing influences on vote choice and partisan identification. It is also determined that moral values currently has more influence on presidential votes, but there is no clear indication that values are consistent indicators of House vote choice or partisan identification.
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Date Issued
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2006
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Identifier
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CFE0001319, ucf:47028
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0001319
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OLD AND HOMELESS,A SECOND LOOK AT TWO SURVEYS.
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Bigelow, Brian, Wright, James, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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This study investigated the comparison between the Rich et al (1995) study done in Tampa Bay, Fl and Burt et al (2001) national study. Rich et al conducted a study of elder homeless Americans and later, Burt et al conducted a replication study on a national level using a similar study. My secondary analysis of the data covered four aspects: Demographics between the two groups of respondents; current housing issues; current alcohol, drug and mental health issues; and finally homeless services...
Show moreThis study investigated the comparison between the Rich et al (1995) study done in Tampa Bay, Fl and Burt et al (2001) national study. Rich et al conducted a study of elder homeless Americans and later, Burt et al conducted a replication study on a national level using a similar study. My secondary analysis of the data covered four aspects: Demographics between the two groups of respondents; current housing issues; current alcohol, drug and mental health issues; and finally homeless services being used by both homeless, formally homeless and never homeless respondents. This was all compared to those that were 55 and older and those that were under 55. Recommendations were made concerning improvement of senior's health services by the government, and the need for more research into determining the overall seemingly underrepresented elderly homeless population.
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Date Issued
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2005
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Identifier
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CFE0000354, ucf:46297
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000354
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