Linda Anngela-Cole
Biographic Data
| ID | 6225004 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Linda Anngela-Cole |
| GIVEN NAMES | Linda |
| FAMILY NAME | Anngela-Cole |
| SIGNATURE | ANNGELA-COLE L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nevada, Reno |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Socio-Economic Transformation of Akan Funeral Rites in Ghana: The Changing Process
Cultural traditions at the end of life solidify societal members. As the world becomes more globalized, socio-economic factors affect how traditional practices are expressed, and the role and toll they make on modern societies. This article examines the contemporary Akan funeral practices in Ghana. Akan lineage members, from birth through puberty, marriage, maturity, old age, go through various rites of passage that bond them culturally and spiri…
Perceptions of Successful Aging among Older Latinos, in Cross-Cultural Context
Effectiveness of Diversity Infusion Modules on Students' Attitudes, Behavior, and Knowledge
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of diversity infusion modules provided to university students in a predominantly white homogeneous community. A mixed-method approach using a pre-post retrospective design was used to measure attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about diversity issues, and included a comparison group (total N = 179). Although the results indicated improvement for students that received the infusion module…
Conceptualizing Quality of Life Among Older Adults in Guardianship: Guardians and Elder Law Attorneys Talk About QOL and Spirituality
As the population ages and greater numbers of older adults enter the guardianship system, outcome measures are needed that capture the dimensions of quality of life that are relevant for this population. To explore definitions of quality of life, focus groups were conducted with elder law attorneys and guardians (N = 21). Based on prior research, participants were asked about spirituality as it pertains to quality of life. Analysis yielded seven …
Perceptions of Successful Aging among Older Latinos, in Cross-Cultural Context
Effectiveness of Diversity Infusion Modules on Students' Attitudes, Behavior, and Knowledge
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of diversity infusion modules provided to university students in a predominantly white homogeneous community. A mixed-method approach using a pre-post retrospective design was used to measure attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about diversity issues, and included a comparison group (total N = 179). Although the results indicated improvement for students that received the infusion module…
Conceptualizing Quality of Life Among Older Adults in Guardianship: Guardians and Elder Law Attorneys Talk About QOL and Spirituality
As the population ages and greater numbers of older adults enter the guardianship system, outcome measures are needed that capture the dimensions of quality of life that are relevant for this population. To explore definitions of quality of life, focus groups were conducted with elder law attorneys and guardians (N = 21). Based on prior research, participants were asked about spirituality as it pertains to quality of life. Analysis yielded seven …
Effectiveness of Diversity Infusion Modules on Students' Attitudes, Behavior, and Knowledge
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of diversity infusion modules provided to university students in a predominantly white homogeneous community. A mixed-method approach using a pre-post retrospective design was used to measure attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about diversity issues, and included a comparison group (total N = 179). Although the results indicated improvement for students that received the infusion module…
Socio-Economic Transformation of Akan Funeral Rites in Ghana: The Changing Process
Cultural traditions at the end of life solidify societal members. As the world becomes more globalized, socio-economic factors affect how traditional practices are expressed, and the role and toll they make on modern societies. This article examines the contemporary Akan funeral practices in Ghana. Akan lineage members, from birth through puberty, marriage, maturity, old age, go through various rites of passage that bond them culturally and spiri…
Perceptions of Successful Aging among Older Latinos, in Cross-Cultural Context
Medicine (4 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Alternative medicine (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Spirituality (2 works)