Michelle D Hand
Biographic Data
| ID | 6779255 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michelle D Hand |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michelle D |
| FAMILY NAME | Hand |
| SIGNATURE | HAND M D |
| AFFILIATIONS | George Mason University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3481-7778 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Intergenerational learning strategies for addressing ageism among college and university students
Intergenerational (IG) learning strategies can increase social and emotional wellness, among both students and elders while challenging ageism. However, research on IG learning to address biases among college students is still emerging. A scoping review was conducted to explore what is known about IG learning, the potential relevance of IG learning to reduce ageism, and implications for education, policy, and research. Included were peer-reviewed…
Ageism, Racism, Sexism, and Work With Older Healthcare Clients
Women are subject to health disparities across the life course, owing to multiple factors, including sexism, ageism, and other forms of structural discrimination and mistreatment which have been linked with greater risks for sexual violence and related trauma as well as resulting problems with physical and mental health as well as overall wellbeing. Thus, a more intersectional approach to healthcare and social service delivery for older women is …
Sexual Violence in Later Life
Sexual violence in later life and related trauma have been identified as a growing yet preventable public health crises, which disproportionately impact women. Research is limited and is continuing to emerge in this area, along with implications for addressing healthcare disparities, primarily among older women. In this paper, the prevalence of sexual violence in later life will be explored, along with survivor characteristics as they relate to s…
Sexual Violence against Adults Aged 50 Years and Older and Implications for Prevention
At-risk older adults and older survivors of sexual violence (SV) remain largely absent from SV prevention and intervention, owing to ageism and sexism, as well as other intersectional forms of prejudice, including among service providers (e.g., social workers, healthcare professionals, practitioners in SV organizations, and practitioners who serve older adults). This study explored perceptions, knowledge and experiences with SV against adults 50 …
Social Constructions of Sex Trafficking and Needs for a Critical Intersectional and Trauma-Informed Approach
What is known about human trafficking, particularly for the purpose of sexual exploitation, has long been shaped by social constructions, including of gender, such as in mainstream and social media, which have directly impacted how sex trafficking, victims, and survivors are presently understood, as well as past and current efforts to prevent and address it.Much of what is known about sex trafficking has been presented through a white, western, a…
The Use of Autobiographical Poetry to Process Trauma, Promote Awareness, and Shift Views on Sexual Violence
This article explores a televised campaign featuring poetry by survivors of sex trafficking, a growing domestic and international problem resulting in symptoms of posttraumatic stress. An integrative framework, incorporating feminist autobiography theory with trauma theory, empowerment theory, and a strengths perspective, is used to explore these poems and how poetry can be used to address sexual trauma, endorsing the progress of feminism and fem…
Using Visual Art-Based Therapy to Address Sexual Trauma
Introduction:Trauma from sexual violence (SV) is a widespread social issue involving symptoms of posttraumatic stress, including issues with emotional regulation, substance abuse and health (Craner, et al., 2015). Nondominant groups living in poverty are disproportionately at risk, underscoring the need for culturally appropriate interventions to address sexual trauma (ST) (Bryant-Davis et al., 2009). Further, research is needed on addressing ST …
Individual and Community Engagement in Response to Environmental Challenges Experienced in Four Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods
Low-income urban communities, and the individuals that live within them, continue to face disproportionate interconnected social, economic, and environmental challenges related to their built, natural, and social environments. The aim of our phenomenological research study was to elevate the experiences of residents living in low-income urban neighborhoods in terms of their communities' environmental challenges. Our objectives were to (1) identif…
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Individual and Community Engagement in Response to Environmental Challenges Experienced in Four Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods
Low-income urban communities, and the individuals that live within them, continue to face disproportionate interconnected social, economic, and environmental challenges related to their built, natural, and social environments. The aim of our phenomenological research study was to elevate the experiences of residents living in low-income urban neighborhoods in terms of their communities' environmental challenges. Our objectives were to (1) identif…
The Use of Autobiographical Poetry to Process Trauma, Promote Awareness, and Shift Views on Sexual Violence
This article explores a televised campaign featuring poetry by survivors of sex trafficking, a growing domestic and international problem resulting in symptoms of posttraumatic stress. An integrative framework, incorporating feminist autobiography theory with trauma theory, empowerment theory, and a strengths perspective, is used to explore these poems and how poetry can be used to address sexual trauma, endorsing the progress of feminism and fem…
Using Visual Art-Based Therapy to Address Sexual Trauma
Introduction:Trauma from sexual violence (SV) is a widespread social issue involving symptoms of posttraumatic stress, including issues with emotional regulation, substance abuse and health (Craner, et al., 2015). Nondominant groups living in poverty are disproportionately at risk, underscoring the need for culturally appropriate interventions to address sexual trauma (ST) (Bryant-Davis et al., 2009). Further, research is needed on addressing ST …
Ageism, Racism, Sexism, and Work With Older Healthcare Clients
Women are subject to health disparities across the life course, owing to multiple factors, including sexism, ageism, and other forms of structural discrimination and mistreatment which have been linked with greater risks for sexual violence and related trauma as well as resulting problems with physical and mental health as well as overall wellbeing. Thus, a more intersectional approach to healthcare and social service delivery for older women is …
Sexual Violence in Later Life
Sexual violence in later life and related trauma have been identified as a growing yet preventable public health crises, which disproportionately impact women. Research is limited and is continuing to emerge in this area, along with implications for addressing healthcare disparities, primarily among older women. In this paper, the prevalence of sexual violence in later life will be explored, along with survivor characteristics as they relate to s…
Sexual Violence against Adults Aged 50 Years and Older and Implications for Prevention
At-risk older adults and older survivors of sexual violence (SV) remain largely absent from SV prevention and intervention, owing to ageism and sexism, as well as other intersectional forms of prejudice, including among service providers (e.g., social workers, healthcare professionals, practitioners in SV organizations, and practitioners who serve older adults). This study explored perceptions, knowledge and experiences with SV against adults 50 …
Social Constructions of Sex Trafficking and Needs for a Critical Intersectional and Trauma-Informed Approach
What is known about human trafficking, particularly for the purpose of sexual exploitation, has long been shaped by social constructions, including of gender, such as in mainstream and social media, which have directly impacted how sex trafficking, victims, and survivors are presently understood, as well as past and current efforts to prevent and address it.Much of what is known about sex trafficking has been presented through a white, western, a…
Intergenerational learning strategies for addressing ageism among college and university students
Intergenerational (IG) learning strategies can increase social and emotional wellness, among both students and elders while challenging ageism. However, research on IG learning to address biases among college students is still emerging. A scoping review was conducted to explore what is known about IG learning, the potential relevance of IG learning to reduce ageism, and implications for education, policy, and research. Included were peer-reviewed…
Political science (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Criminology (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (2 works)