Diane N Loeffler
Biographic Data
| ID | 4099885 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Diane N Loeffler |
| GIVEN NAMES | Diane N |
| FAMILY NAME | Loeffler |
| SIGNATURE | LOEFFLER D N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Kentucky |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5945-2146 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Masking and metacognition
Individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) faced multiple challenges in the COVID- 19 pandemic. One of these challenges was navigating the significant increase of communication barriers that masking and social distancing brought. This study explored how masking and metacognition affected the mental health of DHH. A web-based cross-sectional survey was used. Of the 190 respondents, 122 participants were included in the descriptive statist…
Family Structure as a Social Determinant of Child Health
Maternal marital status may contribute to health disparities among children; marriage often associates with better outcomes. Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, we tested separate structural equation models to compare direct and indirect relationships between maternal economic hardship, parenting stress, and adolescent self-rated health among 3,146 married and unmarried mothers. Although parenting stress did not associ…
Aging in Rural Appalachia
This paper uses qualitative methodology to explore the experience of growing old in rural Appalachia. Given the growing population of older adults seeking and utilizing services, it is important to understand the challenges and specific needs related to aging. Within the context of rural Appalachia, these challenges and needs may be different than those in urban areas or areas outside of the region itself. From interviews with 14 geriatric servic…
Spirituality and Religiosity
This study explores the role spirituality plays in selecting social work as a profession among 70 undergraduate students at a small private Christian college and a large state university. The relationship between spirituality and career motivation is assessed by the Abbreviated Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire and student self-report of career motivations. Findings from this exploratory study indicate that more than 80% of st…
Colonias in Arizona and New Mexico
In this book, Esparza and Donelson identify three objectives related to the colonias of Arizona and New Mexico. Specifically, the authors endeavor to (a) “elevate the visibility” of the colonias, (
Exploring the Impact and Implications of Residential Mobility
This cross-sectional study examines residential relocation among a cohort of 495 fifth graders in one urban community in the Southeastern U.S. The impact of residential mobility is discussed in relation to student/family outcomes as well as the stressors placed upon schools. Results support previous findings which suggest residential relocation is correlated with academic problems. In addition, highly mobile students are twice as likely to be ref…
Pentru Voi Fundatia
This paper presents the philosophy, history, and mission of Pentru Voi Fundatia as a sustainable "best practice" model of interdisciplinary community development (ICD). It is based on positive social, economic, organizational, and/or physical changes that improve the general welfare of the community while providing services to a specific vulnerable population. The Pentru Voi Bakery, one of many programs operated for persons with intellectual disa…
Exploring the Impact and Implications of Residential Mobility
This cross-sectional study examines residential relocation among a cohort of 495 fifth graders in one urban community in the Southeastern U.S. The impact of residential mobility is discussed in relation to student/family outcomes as well as the stressors placed upon schools. Results support previous findings which suggest residential relocation is correlated with academic problems. In addition, highly mobile students are twice as likely to be ref…
Aging in Rural Appalachia
This paper uses qualitative methodology to explore the experience of growing old in rural Appalachia. Given the growing population of older adults seeking and utilizing services, it is important to understand the challenges and specific needs related to aging. Within the context of rural Appalachia, these challenges and needs may be different than those in urban areas or areas outside of the region itself. From interviews with 14 geriatric servic…
Spirituality and Religiosity
This study explores the role spirituality plays in selecting social work as a profession among 70 undergraduate students at a small private Christian college and a large state university. The relationship between spirituality and career motivation is assessed by the Abbreviated Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire and student self-report of career motivations. Findings from this exploratory study indicate that more than 80% of st…
Pentru Voi Fundatia
This paper presents the philosophy, history, and mission of Pentru Voi Fundatia as a sustainable "best practice" model of interdisciplinary community development (ICD). It is based on positive social, economic, organizational, and/or physical changes that improve the general welfare of the community while providing services to a specific vulnerable population. The Pentru Voi Bakery, one of many programs operated for persons with intellectual disa…
Pentru Voi Fundatia
This paper presents the philosophy, history, and mission of Pentru Voi Fundatia as a sustainable "best practice" model of interdisciplinary community development (ICD). It is based on positive social, economic, organizational, and/or physical changes that improve the general welfare of the community while providing services to a specific vulnerable population. The Pentru Voi Bakery, one of many programs operated for persons with intellectual disa…
Colonias in Arizona and New Mexico
In this book, Esparza and Donelson identify three objectives related to the colonias of Arizona and New Mexico. Specifically, the authors endeavor to (a) “elevate the visibility” of the colonias, (
Exploring the Impact and Implications of Residential Mobility
This cross-sectional study examines residential relocation among a cohort of 495 fifth graders in one urban community in the Southeastern U.S. The impact of residential mobility is discussed in relation to student/family outcomes as well as the stressors placed upon schools. Results support previous findings which suggest residential relocation is correlated with academic problems. In addition, highly mobile students are twice as likely to be ref…
Spirituality and Religiosity
This study explores the role spirituality plays in selecting social work as a profession among 70 undergraduate students at a small private Christian college and a large state university. The relationship between spirituality and career motivation is assessed by the Abbreviated Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire and student self-report of career motivations. Findings from this exploratory study indicate that more than 80% of st…
Aging in Rural Appalachia
This paper uses qualitative methodology to explore the experience of growing old in rural Appalachia. Given the growing population of older adults seeking and utilizing services, it is important to understand the challenges and specific needs related to aging. Within the context of rural Appalachia, these challenges and needs may be different than those in urban areas or areas outside of the region itself. From interviews with 14 geriatric servic…
Family Structure as a Social Determinant of Child Health
Maternal marital status may contribute to health disparities among children; marriage often associates with better outcomes. Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, we tested separate structural equation models to compare direct and indirect relationships between maternal economic hardship, parenting stress, and adolescent self-rated health among 3,146 married and unmarried mothers. Although parenting stress did not associ…
Masking and metacognition
Individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) faced multiple challenges in the COVID- 19 pandemic. One of these challenges was navigating the significant increase of communication barriers that masking and social distancing brought. This study explored how masking and metacognition affected the mental health of DHH. A web-based cross-sectional survey was used. Of the 190 respondents, 122 participants were included in the descriptive statist…
Medicine (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Social Work (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works)