Social Work Student Shawn King Receives Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship

Washington, DC – The National Association of Social Workers Foundation is pleased to announce that Shawn King is the recipient of the Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship for 2009-2010.  This Fellowship Program provides partial support to doctoral students who are engaged in dissertation research in health care policy and practice.

Mr. King will explore the factors affecting health care service delivery and the subsequent impact this has for the LGBT community, specifically gay men. There has been very little research to date about health care service use among older gay men. Mr. King’s study seeks to uncover the specific barriers older gay men face when they access health care services.

This research strives to bring awareness to a unique social issue that is often ignored.  By understanding the complexities related to health care services, specifically the barriers to seeking service and the increased need for service among older gay men, health policy and outreach to these individuals can be improved. 

For more information about the NASW Foundation or the Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship, please visit www.naswfoundation.org or e-mail foundation@naswdc.org.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 150,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.