Larry M Gant
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4100418 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Larry M Gant |
| NOMBRES | Larry M |
| APELLIDO | Gant |
| FIRMA | GANT L M |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Michigan |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 19 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 150 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1985 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
Resilience and Aging Among Black Gay and Bisexual Older Men
Black gay and bisexual older men face numerous barriers across the life course that can contribute to negative health and well-being as they age. Drawing on strengths-based social determinants discussed in the health literature and literature on intersectionality, justice, and critical consciousness, this study examines qualitative data from seventeen Black gay and bisexual older men about sources and strategies of resilience and thriving amidst …
Community activists’ Twitter advocacy for sex work decriminalization
Enacting Critical Intersectionality in Research
Enacting Critical Intersectionality in Research: A Challenge for Social Work Get access Beth Glover Reed, Beth Glover Reed Email: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Tina Jiwatram-Negrón, Tina Jiwatram-Negrón Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Odessa Gonzalez Benson, Odessa Gonzalez Benson Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Schol…
Community Practice in Social Work
Community practice, which considers the community as a means and focus of practice, has been a significant aspect of the field of social work throughout its first century (1917–2017). In this article, we focus on the development of community practice in social work over time, identify enduring themes in the trends and issues faced by this method, and discuss what directions it may take in the future. As social workers working across methods, we v…
A Twenty-First Century Approach to Community Change
Urban renewal has been the dominant approach to revitalizing industrialized communities that fall into decline. Detroit, with its vast majority Black population and struggling auto industry, encountered such decline. The Skillman Foundation sought to engage in a joint effort to bring Detroit back to its position of strength. With its mission of enhancing the development and well-being of children, Skillman entered partnerships with six Detroit ne…
Introducing the Six Good Neighborhoods Communities
Each Good Neighborhoods community is unique. This chapter introduces each of the six neighborhoods in the order in which Skillman launched the community planning process: Southwest Detroit, Chadsey Condon, Brightmoor, Osborn, Cody Rouge, and Northend Central. After a short description of each neighborhood and its early history, basic facts that describe population demographics, economic indicators, housing and crime are presented. A summary of co…
Community Organization in the Twenty-First Century
The context for community practice in social work is continually changing. As we entered the 21st century, we would not have envisioned the challenges and opportunities that exist today in our nati
The intersection of gender and ethnicity in HIV risk, interventions, and prevention
This article articulates a contextualized understanding of gender and ethnicity as interacting social determinants of HIV risk and acquisition, with special focus on African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos--2 ethnic groups currently at most risk for HIV/AIDS acquisition in the United States. First, sex and gender are defined. Second, a conceptual model of gender, ethnicity, and HIV risk and resilience is presented. Third, a historical backdrop of…
Embedded Foundations
The work of select foundations is gradually expanding beyond conventional program funding to an "embedded funding" approach, in which funders dig in and dig deeper to foster community. In this article, we describe general characteristics of the embedded funding approach, how it differs from conventional efforts, delineate several key methods involved, and explain the relevance of the approach within the context of the challenges facing some neigh…
Effects of Photovoice
Youth civic engagement is critical to many community empowerment initiatives. Photovoice is a popular empowerment technique for disenfranchised groups, including youth. The technique has little published empirical support. This research assesses Photovoice as a youth mobilization project within the context of an ongoing community development initiative. It was hypothesized that Photovoice participation would (a) improve students' interest in civi…
Neighborhood research from a spatially oriented strengths perspective
Research investigating neighborhood effects on children and families has been largely deficit and individual‐focused, investigated structural variables, and has typically produced equivocal findings and small effect sizes. We suggest an approach focused on community strengths and resources that stresses the role of measures of social interaction variables and the utilization of analytic strategies that model the spatial and nested nature of conte…
Predictors of Neighborhood Satisfaction
Insufficient attention has been devoted to an examination of the factors that predict the level of satisfaction that community residents have with the neighborhoods in which they live. In this paper, we describe a program of research to examine the predictors of neighborhood satisfaction. Data on neighborhoods and individuals in Flint, Michigan were obtained from the 2000 Census and a citywide survey of neighborhood residents. Multilevel models w…
In Defense of the Internet
As more people connect to the Internet, researchers are beginning to examine the effects of Internet use on users' psychological health. Due in part to a study released by Kraut and colleagues in 1998, which concluded that Internet use is positively correlated with depression, loneliness, and stress, public opinion about the Internet has been decidedly negative. In contrast, the present study was designed to test the hypothesis that Internet usag…
The Initiation of Mutual-Help Groups Within Residential Treatment Settings
Social Workers Speak out on the HIV/Aids Crisis
Are Culturally Sophisticated Agencies Better Workplaces for Social Work Staff and Administrators
Using the concept of cultural sophistication, data from 285 African American social workers and administrators were analyzed to demonstrate the effect of perceptions of agency cultural sophistication on reports of psychological and work-related stress. Among African American workers, perceptions of cultural sophistication had a significant effect in many areas of work stress but not with reported psychological problems. For African American super…
A socially contextualized model of African American identity
Schooling, critical to the transition to adulthood, is particularly problematic for urban and minority youths. To explore predictors of school persistence the authors propose a socially contextualized model of the self. Strategies to attain achievement-related possible selves were differentially predicted for White and Black university students (Study I, n = 105). For Whites, individualism, the Protestant work ethic, and balance in possible selve…
Worker Perceptions of Effectiveness and Minority-Relevant Education as a Function of Worker and Client Ethnicity
This study explores the relationship between perceived effectiveness of services delivered to minority clients, and the usefulness of education in the delivery of services, as reported by two national samples of social workers. This relationship was examined by using a national sample of minority social workers and a national sample of caucasian social workers, randomly selected from the Membership Directory of the National Association of Social …
Mexican-American Family Culture
This article addresses the insufficient response of social work practice and service delivery to racial and ethnic minorities. A research-based method is presented for identifying family cultural characteristics of the Mexican-American ethnic group and for designing intervention strategies. Some of the limitations of this method are indicated, as well as the necessity of field testing intervention hypotheses in realistic practice settings
A socially contextualized model of African American identity
Schooling, critical to the transition to adulthood, is particularly problematic for urban and minority youths. To explore predictors of school persistence the authors propose a socially contextualized model of the self. Strategies to attain achievement-related possible selves were differentially predicted for White and Black university students (Study I, n = 105). For Whites, individualism, the Protestant work ethic, and balance in possible selve…
Predictors of Neighborhood Satisfaction
Insufficient attention has been devoted to an examination of the factors that predict the level of satisfaction that community residents have with the neighborhoods in which they live. In this paper, we describe a program of research to examine the predictors of neighborhood satisfaction. Data on neighborhoods and individuals in Flint, Michigan were obtained from the 2000 Census and a citywide survey of neighborhood residents. Multilevel models w…
Community Practice in Social Work
Community practice, which considers the community as a means and focus of practice, has been a significant aspect of the field of social work throughout its first century (1917–2017). In this article, we focus on the development of community practice in social work over time, identify enduring themes in the trends and issues faced by this method, and discuss what directions it may take in the future. As social workers working across methods, we v…
Effects of Photovoice
Youth civic engagement is critical to many community empowerment initiatives. Photovoice is a popular empowerment technique for disenfranchised groups, including youth. The technique has little published empirical support. This research assesses Photovoice as a youth mobilization project within the context of an ongoing community development initiative. It was hypothesized that Photovoice participation would (a) improve students' interest in civi…
Neighborhood research from a spatially oriented strengths perspective
Research investigating neighborhood effects on children and families has been largely deficit and individual‐focused, investigated structural variables, and has typically produced equivocal findings and small effect sizes. We suggest an approach focused on community strengths and resources that stresses the role of measures of social interaction variables and the utilization of analytic strategies that model the spatial and nested nature of conte…
Mexican-American Family Culture
This article addresses the insufficient response of social work practice and service delivery to racial and ethnic minorities. A research-based method is presented for identifying family cultural characteristics of the Mexican-American ethnic group and for designing intervention strategies. Some of the limitations of this method are indicated, as well as the necessity of field testing intervention hypotheses in realistic practice settings
The Initiation of Mutual-Help Groups Within Residential Treatment Settings
Community Organization in the Twenty-First Century
The context for community practice in social work is continually changing. As we entered the 21st century, we would not have envisioned the challenges and opportunities that exist today in our nati
Are Culturally Sophisticated Agencies Better Workplaces for Social Work Staff and Administrators
Using the concept of cultural sophistication, data from 285 African American social workers and administrators were analyzed to demonstrate the effect of perceptions of agency cultural sophistication on reports of psychological and work-related stress. Among African American workers, perceptions of cultural sophistication had a significant effect in many areas of work stress but not with reported psychological problems. For African American super…
Worker Perceptions of Effectiveness and Minority-Relevant Education as a Function of Worker and Client Ethnicity
This study explores the relationship between perceived effectiveness of services delivered to minority clients, and the usefulness of education in the delivery of services, as reported by two national samples of social workers. This relationship was examined by using a national sample of minority social workers and a national sample of caucasian social workers, randomly selected from the Membership Directory of the National Association of Social …
Embedded Foundations
The work of select foundations is gradually expanding beyond conventional program funding to an "embedded funding" approach, in which funders dig in and dig deeper to foster community. In this article, we describe general characteristics of the embedded funding approach, how it differs from conventional efforts, delineate several key methods involved, and explain the relevance of the approach within the context of the challenges facing some neigh…
Mexican-American Family Culture
This article addresses the insufficient response of social work practice and service delivery to racial and ethnic minorities. A research-based method is presented for identifying family cultural characteristics of the Mexican-American ethnic group and for designing intervention strategies. Some of the limitations of this method are indicated, as well as the necessity of field testing intervention hypotheses in realistic practice settings
Worker Perceptions of Effectiveness and Minority-Relevant Education as a Function of Worker and Client Ethnicity
This study explores the relationship between perceived effectiveness of services delivered to minority clients, and the usefulness of education in the delivery of services, as reported by two national samples of social workers. This relationship was examined by using a national sample of minority social workers and a national sample of caucasian social workers, randomly selected from the Membership Directory of the National Association of Social …
A socially contextualized model of African American identity
Schooling, critical to the transition to adulthood, is particularly problematic for urban and minority youths. To explore predictors of school persistence the authors propose a socially contextualized model of the self. Strategies to attain achievement-related possible selves were differentially predicted for White and Black university students (Study I, n = 105). For Whites, individualism, the Protestant work ethic, and balance in possible selve…
Are Culturally Sophisticated Agencies Better Workplaces for Social Work Staff and Administrators
Using the concept of cultural sophistication, data from 285 African American social workers and administrators were analyzed to demonstrate the effect of perceptions of agency cultural sophistication on reports of psychological and work-related stress. Among African American workers, perceptions of cultural sophistication had a significant effect in many areas of work stress but not with reported psychological problems. For African American super…
The Initiation of Mutual-Help Groups Within Residential Treatment Settings
Social Workers Speak out on the HIV/Aids Crisis
In Defense of the Internet
As more people connect to the Internet, researchers are beginning to examine the effects of Internet use on users' psychological health. Due in part to a study released by Kraut and colleagues in 1998, which concluded that Internet use is positively correlated with depression, loneliness, and stress, public opinion about the Internet has been decidedly negative. In contrast, the present study was designed to test the hypothesis that Internet usag…
Predictors of Neighborhood Satisfaction
Insufficient attention has been devoted to an examination of the factors that predict the level of satisfaction that community residents have with the neighborhoods in which they live. In this paper, we describe a program of research to examine the predictors of neighborhood satisfaction. Data on neighborhoods and individuals in Flint, Michigan were obtained from the 2000 Census and a citywide survey of neighborhood residents. Multilevel models w…
Neighborhood research from a spatially oriented strengths perspective
Research investigating neighborhood effects on children and families has been largely deficit and individual‐focused, investigated structural variables, and has typically produced equivocal findings and small effect sizes. We suggest an approach focused on community strengths and resources that stresses the role of measures of social interaction variables and the utilization of analytic strategies that model the spatial and nested nature of conte…
Effects of Photovoice
Youth civic engagement is critical to many community empowerment initiatives. Photovoice is a popular empowerment technique for disenfranchised groups, including youth. The technique has little published empirical support. This research assesses Photovoice as a youth mobilization project within the context of an ongoing community development initiative. It was hypothesized that Photovoice participation would (a) improve students' interest in civi…
Embedded Foundations
The work of select foundations is gradually expanding beyond conventional program funding to an "embedded funding" approach, in which funders dig in and dig deeper to foster community. In this article, we describe general characteristics of the embedded funding approach, how it differs from conventional efforts, delineate several key methods involved, and explain the relevance of the approach within the context of the challenges facing some neigh…
The intersection of gender and ethnicity in HIV risk, interventions, and prevention
This article articulates a contextualized understanding of gender and ethnicity as interacting social determinants of HIV risk and acquisition, with special focus on African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos--2 ethnic groups currently at most risk for HIV/AIDS acquisition in the United States. First, sex and gender are defined. Second, a conceptual model of gender, ethnicity, and HIV risk and resilience is presented. Third, a historical backdrop of…
Community Organization in the Twenty-First Century
The context for community practice in social work is continually changing. As we entered the 21st century, we would not have envisioned the challenges and opportunities that exist today in our nati
A Twenty-First Century Approach to Community Change
Urban renewal has been the dominant approach to revitalizing industrialized communities that fall into decline. Detroit, with its vast majority Black population and struggling auto industry, encountered such decline. The Skillman Foundation sought to engage in a joint effort to bring Detroit back to its position of strength. With its mission of enhancing the development and well-being of children, Skillman entered partnerships with six Detroit ne…
Introducing the Six Good Neighborhoods Communities
Each Good Neighborhoods community is unique. This chapter introduces each of the six neighborhoods in the order in which Skillman launched the community planning process: Southwest Detroit, Chadsey Condon, Brightmoor, Osborn, Cody Rouge, and Northend Central. After a short description of each neighborhood and its early history, basic facts that describe population demographics, economic indicators, housing and crime are presented. A summary of co…
Community Practice in Social Work
Community practice, which considers the community as a means and focus of practice, has been a significant aspect of the field of social work throughout its first century (1917–2017). In this article, we focus on the development of community practice in social work over time, identify enduring themes in the trends and issues faced by this method, and discuss what directions it may take in the future. As social workers working across methods, we v…
Enacting Critical Intersectionality in Research
Enacting Critical Intersectionality in Research: A Challenge for Social Work Get access Beth Glover Reed, Beth Glover Reed Email: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Tina Jiwatram-Negrón, Tina Jiwatram-Negrón Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Odessa Gonzalez Benson, Odessa Gonzalez Benson Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Schol…
Resilience and Aging Among Black Gay and Bisexual Older Men
Black gay and bisexual older men face numerous barriers across the life course that can contribute to negative health and well-being as they age. Drawing on strengths-based social determinants discussed in the health literature and literature on intersectionality, justice, and critical consciousness, this study examines qualitative data from seventeen Black gay and bisexual older men about sources and strategies of resilience and thriving amidst …
Community activists’ Twitter advocacy for sex work decriminalization
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