Dafna Halperin
Biographic Data
| ID | 4103131 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dafna Halperin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dafna |
| FAMILY NAME | Halperin |
| SIGNATURE | HALPERIN D |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3448-9620 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Social work students’ intention to work with older adults
Social work students in different countries often exhibit low intention to pursue careers with older adults, raising questions about the potential role of social work education in shaping this intention. This cross-sectional study examined a theoretical model exploring how knowledge about older adults, acquired through coursework and direct contact during fieldwork, relates to students’ self-evaluation of knowledge. It also examined how self-eval…
What drives older adults to continue working after official retirement age
The need to ensure the economic wellbeing and quality of life of those who reach the official retirement age is a matter of concern in the world of social services and in social policy making. Since some working older adults may be forced to retire when they reach the official retirement age while others retire voluntarily, the study is based on a dedicated survey among 508 persons who retired both willingly and unwillingly for good after reachin…
Family Care in our Aging Society
Cessation of Care for Frail Older Adults
Global population aging and increased longevity are making family care a nearly universal experience. Caregiving is a dynamic process that varies over time and in intensity but often takes a physical and emotional toll on carers and may inflict financial costs by attenuating their labor market participation. The study explores the implications of the 'cessation of care' of frail elders by adult (middle-aged and older) kin by comparing two ethnic …
Distancing Adherence and Negative Emotions among the Israeli Elderly Population during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social distancing was found to prevent COVID-19 contagion. Therefore, understanding the factors associated with the public's adherence is important. Acknowledging the importance of emotional wellbeing regarding older people's health, and understanding their emotional state during the pandemic, are crucial. This study assessed factors associated with older people's adherence to social distancing and their emotional status. A cross-sectional online…
Informal Caregivers along the Work–Eldercare Axis
Contemporary Western societies face an increasing demand for informal care. The primary goals of the present article are to understand the degree to which employment rights support the needs of working carers’ of elder age relatives and to underscore the need to promote social policies to better secure both working carers and their older relatives. Drawing on findings showing that high-intensity caregiving is associated with a reduction in the la…
The intersection of formal and informal care for older people in a multicultural society
Intergenerational Relations
The aim of the current qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of older Jews and Arabs on intergenerational family relations. Interviews were conducted with 20 men and women, 10 in each group, ages 65 and older. Five themes emerged from the analysis of the interviews: family is the major component of meaning of life; two dimensions of intergenerational relations: solidarity and ambivalence; intergenerational communication; filial expecta…
Aging, Family, and Preferences for Care among Older Jews and Arabs
Intergenerational Relations
The aim of the current qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of older Jews and Arabs on intergenerational family relations. Interviews were conducted with 20 men and women, 10 in each group, ages 65 and older. Five themes emerged from the analysis of the interviews: family is the major component of meaning of life; two dimensions of intergenerational relations: solidarity and ambivalence; intergenerational communication; filial expecta…
Aging, Family, and Preferences for Care among Older Jews and Arabs
The intersection of formal and informal care for older people in a multicultural society
Aging, Family, and Preferences for Care among Older Jews and Arabs
Intergenerational Relations
The aim of the current qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of older Jews and Arabs on intergenerational family relations. Interviews were conducted with 20 men and women, 10 in each group, ages 65 and older. Five themes emerged from the analysis of the interviews: family is the major component of meaning of life; two dimensions of intergenerational relations: solidarity and ambivalence; intergenerational communication; filial expecta…
The intersection of formal and informal care for older people in a multicultural society
Informal Caregivers along the Work–Eldercare Axis
Contemporary Western societies face an increasing demand for informal care. The primary goals of the present article are to understand the degree to which employment rights support the needs of working carers’ of elder age relatives and to underscore the need to promote social policies to better secure both working carers and their older relatives. Drawing on findings showing that high-intensity caregiving is associated with a reduction in the la…
Distancing Adherence and Negative Emotions among the Israeli Elderly Population during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social distancing was found to prevent COVID-19 contagion. Therefore, understanding the factors associated with the public's adherence is important. Acknowledging the importance of emotional wellbeing regarding older people's health, and understanding their emotional state during the pandemic, are crucial. This study assessed factors associated with older people's adherence to social distancing and their emotional status. A cross-sectional online…
Family Care in our Aging Society
Cessation of Care for Frail Older Adults
Global population aging and increased longevity are making family care a nearly universal experience. Caregiving is a dynamic process that varies over time and in intensity but often takes a physical and emotional toll on carers and may inflict financial costs by attenuating their labor market participation. The study explores the implications of the 'cessation of care' of frail elders by adult (middle-aged and older) kin by comparing two ethnic …
What drives older adults to continue working after official retirement age
The need to ensure the economic wellbeing and quality of life of those who reach the official retirement age is a matter of concern in the world of social services and in social policy making. Since some working older adults may be forced to retire when they reach the official retirement age while others retire voluntarily, the study is based on a dedicated survey among 508 persons who retired both willingly and unwillingly for good after reachin…
Social work students’ intention to work with older adults
Social work students in different countries often exhibit low intention to pursue careers with older adults, raising questions about the potential role of social work education in shaping this intention. This cross-sectional study examined a theoretical model exploring how knowledge about older adults, acquired through coursework and direct contact during fieldwork, relates to students’ self-evaluation of knowledge. It also examined how self-eval…
Medicine (7 works) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (6 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies (3 works) · Population (3 works)