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Stepnisky, Jeffrey N. "Kenneth Gergen's social constructionism." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape15/PQDD_0026/MQ34323.pdf.
Full textGilles, Roger Wayne. "Social-elite constructionism: The rhetoric of commercial news." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/185811.
Full textWyckoff, Donna Louise Galey. "Speaking about life experiences : personal narrativizing and social constructionism." The Ohio State University, 1994. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1285259040.
Full textJAYAT, PHILIPPE. "WHY IS POLICE BRUTALITY A SOCIAL PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT IN FRANCE?" University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2002. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1018620379.
Full textAarvold, Joan Evelyn. "How adults learn to use a computer : a social relational perspective." Thesis, Northumbria University, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.246596.
Full textLarkin, Michael. "Understandings and experiences : a post constructionist cultural psychology of addiction and recovery in the 12 step tradition." Thesis, Nottingham Trent University, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.246586.
Full textDalton, Susan Iris. "Social norms associated with drinking : their nature and influence upon untreated heavy drinking." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.369375.
Full textReid, Paul James. "Homeless young people : ways of coping with harassment." Thesis, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269561.
Full textMagnabosco, Marra Marlene. "Social Constructionism as a theoretical approach to understand sexual abuse." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2014. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/99702.
Full textEste artículo se propone discutir el Construccionismo Social, como marco teórico para abordar el abuso sexual. Dicho marco favorece la construcción de nuevas narrativas, ofrece condiciones de reinterpretación de vivencias de abuso sexual, ayudando a las personas a ingresar en un relato más positivo de sus vidas y de su identidad. Al narrar historias de abuso sexual, las familias conocen y perciben otras y nuevas secuencias narrativas, hallando una pauta de sentido que corresponde al momento vivido. Estas conversaciones especiales incitan a la construcción de una nueva narrativa, invitando a la toma de una postura más reflexiva y crítica en relación con la violencia. Esta postura modifica la relación entre las personas involucradas en la conversación.
Viere, Jack Michael. "Pipelining: Problematizing the Social Constructionism of Disability in Supported Employment." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/83869.
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Lamberty, Kristin Kaster. "Getting and Keeping Children Engaged with a Constructionist Design Tool for Craft and Math." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/14589.
Full textKenwood, Christine Jessica. "Social constructionism in psychology, the road to solipsism and an alternative." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/MQ58537.pdf.
Full textMohamedally, Dean. "Constructionism through Mobile Interactive Knowledge Elicitation (MIKE) in human-computer interaction." Thesis, City University London, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.433674.
Full textNETO, ORESTES DINIZ. "MARITAL GAMES: A PROPOSAL OF A SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIONISM MARITAL THERAPY MODEL." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2005. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=7791@1.
Full textO objetivo deste trabalho é propor, em uma perspectiva sistêmica construcionista social, um modelo de terapia de casal orientado pelos padrões interacionais do casal em terapia, tomados como marcadores e preditores da formação e dissolução do laço conjugal. É apresentada uma formulação metodológica para a construção do modelo psicoterapêutico que contempla a explicitação dos aspectos epistemológicos, teóricos, morfológicos e técnicos, em relação à inserção nos campos epistêmico, doxológico, axiológico, e no de demanda social. Dentro desta proposta, são revistos estudos sobre temas relevantes para construção deste modelo terapêutico, tais como padrões da conjugalidade na pós-modernidade; características emergentes dos estudos sobre psicoterapia de casal, enfocando a eficácia e eficiência terapêutica; estudos sobre marcadores e preditores da formação e dissolução da conjugalidade; o processo de mudança em psicoterapia, com o aumento da autonomia e complexidade, como produção de novas subjetividades. O modelo apresentado ressalta, além do enfoque sistêmico na relação psicoterapêutica, a construção social da subjetividade e do significado da conjugalidade, sendo que o terapeuta é coparticipante, provocando, através do seu discurso, perturbações que levem a mudanças de segunda ordem, favorecendo aspectos de criatividade na conjugalidade, dentro do espaço social de construção intersubjetiva. Algumas questões técnicas e éticas são apontadas, assim como são sugeridas novas direções de exploração.
The aim of this paper is to propose, in a social constructionism systemic perspective, a model of marital therapy, oriented by couple`s interactional patterns in therapy, as markers and predictors of the conjugal ties formation and dissolution. It is proposed a methodological formulation, for the construction of a psychotherapeutic model that contemplates the explicitness of the epistemological, theoretical, morphological and technical aspects, concerning the insertion in the epistemic, doxological and axiological fields, and of social demand. Within this proposal, studies on subjects relevant to the construction of this therapeutic model, such as conjugality patterns in post-modernity; characteristics emerging from the studies on couple psychotherapy, focused on therapeutic efficiency and efficacy; studies on markers and predictors of the conjugality formation and dissolution; the changing process in psychotherapy like the increase of autonomy and complexity as the production of new subjectiveness are reviewed. The presented model emphasizes, besides the systemic focus on the psychotherapeutic relation, the social construction of subjectivity and the meaning of conjugality, in which the therapist is a co- participant, stimulating, though his speech, disturbances that take to 2nd level changes, favoring creative aspects in the conjugality, within the social space of intersubjective construction. Some technical and ethical issues are pointed out. New directions of exploration are proposed.
Johansson, Camara Jasmine. ""Gud ser oss ändå!” : Åtta kvinnors erfarenheter av den religiösa gemenskapen." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-117070.
Full textFlynn, William. "Wired for change: Mandated technology as an opportunity for change through constructionism." Youngstown State University / OhioLINK, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu996866311.
Full textMatsebatlela, Emmanuel Mogoboya. "South African tabloid newspapers’ representation of black celebrities: A social constructionism perspective." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2326.
Full textENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines how positively or negatively as well as how subjectively or objectively the South African tabloid newspapers represent black celebrities. This examination was primarily conducted by using the content analysis research technique. The researcher selected a total of 85 newspapers spread across four different South African daily and weekend tabloid newspapers that were published during the period February to September 2008. The results from the data collected reveal that tabloid newspapers tend to overemphasize negativity when reporting about black celebrities. The findings also reveal a clear differential in the representation of black female celebrities vis-à-vis male celebrities. Unlike male celebrities whose roles were mainly defined in terms of political activities and personal disputes, female celebrities’ roles were largely confined to relationships and sex. The language used by the four newspapers in their representation of celebrities appears to be humiliating and, in some instances, downright disparaging. There is little doubt that media representations of celebrities, whether positive or negative, serve as mirrors to how some members of society behave. To this end, there needs to be a shift from the current preoccupation with sensationalizing negative news when South African tabloid newspapers report on black celebrities. Tabloid newspapers should judiciously use their greater focus on celebrities’ private lives to report on more positive personal stories that focus on the achievements of celebrities, including how some celebrities are living positively with HIV/AIDS. Since this study only focused on South African tabloid newspapers’ representations of black celebrities, and only employed the content analysis method, further research is recommended on the impact of celebrities’ representations on the South African society.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie ondersoek hoe positief of negatief, asmede subjektief of objektief, daar oor swart beroemdes in Suid-Afrikaanse ponie- of skinderkoerante verslag gedoen word. Die ondersoek is primêr met behulp van die inhoudsanaliseondersoekmetode uitgevoer. Die navorser het 85 koerante uit vier verskillende Suid-Afrikaanse dagblaaie en naweekponiekoerante gekies uit die tydperk Februarie tot September 2008. Die resultate toon ‘n tendens in die poniekoerante dat oorwegend negatiewe verslagdoening oor swart beroemdes vooropgestel word. Die bevindinge toon ook ’n duidelike verskil tussen die verslagdoening oor beroemde swart vroue teenoor dié oor swart mans. In teenstelling met die mans wie se rolle hoofsaaklik ingevolge hulle politieke aktiwiteite en persoonlike dispute gedefinieer word, word beroemde swart vroue se rolle hoofsaaklik beperk tot verhoudings en seks. Die taalgebruik in die verslaggewing oor beroemdes in die vier poniekoerante blyk uiters vernederend, en in sommige gevalle, selfs degraderend en wrang te wees. Daar bestaan min twyfel dat verslaggewing oor beroemdes in die media, hetsy positief of negatief, weerspieël hoe sommige lede van die samelewing lewe. Om hierdie rede is ’n verskuiwing in die huidige beheptheid met die sensasionalisering van negatiewe nuus in die verslaggewing oor swart beroemdes nodig. Poniekoerante wat op die persoonlike lewens van beroemdes fokus behoort na meer positiewe verslagdoening oor hul prestasies te strewe, insluitend, hoe sommige beroemdes positief met MIV/Vigs lewe. Aangesien hierdie navorsing net op verslagdoening oor swart beroemdes in Suid-Afrikaanse poniekoerante kragtens die inhoudsanalisemetorde gefokus het, word verdere navorsing aanbeveel oor die impak van verslagdoening oor beroemdes op die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing.
Jackson-Cruz, Elizabeth R. "Social Constructionism and Cultivation Theory in Development of the Juvenile “Super-Predator”." Scholar Commons, 2019. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7814.
Full textWong, Ka Nar. "The inherent limits of person-making : an analytical investigation of the concept of meaning." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.295642.
Full textGray, Matthew Adam. "The traditional wilderness conception, postmodern cultural constructionism and the importance of physical environments." [Missoula, Mont.] : The University of Montana, 2008. http://etd.lib.umt.edu/theses/available/etd-12312008-135632/unrestricted/Gray_Matthew_Thesis.pdf.pdf.
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松嶋, 秀明, and Hideaki MATSUSHIMA. "観察者の「私」の物語り的構成 : 筆者自身のフィールドワーク過程の再検討." 名古屋大学大学院教育発達科学研究科, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/2237/3120.
Full textRichters, Juliet. "The Social Construction of Sexual Practice: Setting Sexual Culture and the Body in Casual Sex Between Men." University of Sydney. Public Health and Community Medicine, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/352.
Full textВедмедєв, М. М. "Реальність в контексті конструктивістського підходу." Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2011. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/12756.
Full textJohnson, Christopher Michael. "Philosophical Ends to Scientific Means: Diagnosis and the Epistemology of Psychology." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1540821236348954.
Full textChen, Zhishuang. "Mandarin directional serial verb constructions : a constructionist approach." Thesis, University of York, 2016. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/17992/.
Full textMånsson, Maria. ""Man vill ju se bra ut" : En kvalitativ studie om ungdomars syn på sociala medier." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaper, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-98966.
Full textDenna uppsats undersöker ungdomars tankar om deras varande på sociala medier. Med utgångspunkt från en socialkonstruktionistiskt teoriansats inriktades uppsatsen till att undersöka hur ungdomarna förhåller sig till genuskonstruktioner och olika normsystem. Genom fyra gruppintervjuer med både tjejer och killar i sjunde klass insamlades materialet som ligger till grund för den genomförda analysen. De teoretiska utgångspunkterna bygger dels på socialkonstruktionism där diskurser och normer identifierats och undersökts. Erving Goffmans teori om social interaktion var central för att belysa hur ungdomarna presenterar sig själva utifrån rådande diskurser. För förståelse för hur och varför ungdomarna agerar som de gör vid deras användande av sociala medier var teorier om nya medier och de unga som den digitala generationen relevanta. Uppsatsen belyser också vuxnas okunskap om ungas varande på sociala medier vilket relateras till Stanley Cohens teori om moralpanik. Avslutningsvis går att konstatera att ungdomarna är väl etablerade i det digitala medielandskapet och sociala medier är en stor och naturlig del av deras vardag. De ser risker men också möjligheter med att kunna dela med sig över sociala medier och vara en del av en interaktiv plattform i ständig förändring. Ungdomarna förhåller sig till normer och genuskonstruktioner som bygger på socialt konstruerade föreställningar som upplevs vara starkt historiskt och kulturellt präglade. Den manliga blicken identifieras som en social konstruktion vilken alla de intervjuade agerar utifrån.
Williams, Sinazo Onela. "Xhosa men's constructions of depression." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/71590.
Full textMini Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2019.
DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development
Psychology
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Abunar, Areej Ali H. "The construction of sickle cell disorder in Saudi Arabia: The invisible disease." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2017. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/114127/1/Areej%20Ali%20H_Abunar_Thesis.pdf.
Full textBREEN, Lauren, and l. breen@ecu edu au. "Silenced Voices: Experiences of Grief Following Road Traffic Crashes in Western Australia." Edith Cowan University. Computing, Health And Science: School Of Psychology, 2007. http://adt.ecu.edu.au/adt-public/adt-ECU2007.0026.html.
Full textBenacka, Jan. "BubbleSort, SelectSort and InsertSort in Excel & Delphi – Learning the Concepts in a Constructionist Way." Universität Potsdam, 2013. http://opus.kobv.de/ubp/volltexte/2013/6463/.
Full textMathews, Kulthum. "An exploratory study investigating the construction of university students’ perceptions of menstruation and the influence menstrual product advertisements in print media." University of the Western Cape, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4176.
Full textMenstruation is a quintessential phenomenon unique to females which prepares the body for reproductive functioning. Although this phenomenon is a natural biological process of development, social institutions such as science, socio-cultural factors, religion and the media impact young women’s perceptions of menstruation. Media, in particular advertising has been instrumental in conveying specific versions of reality that mirrors Western capitalist and patriarchal ideologies of women and their bodily processes. Media representations of menstruation portrays it as a ‘hygiene crisis’, rational and in need of symptomatic treatment. Media portrayal of women’s bodies highlights the importance of identifying ways in which advertising contributes to young women’s perceptions of menstruation. The aims of this study are twofold; firstly this study aims to understand how young women’s perceptions of menstruation are constructed. Secondly, this study also aims to explore young women’s perceptions of menstrual product advertising in print media. Literature shows that the media often portrays menstruation as a ‘hygiene crisis’ instead of a maturation process. Improved hygiene seems to be the rationale and modern answer of ‘treating’ symptoms. Literature also identifies advertising as a pervasive form of media, which is often unconsciously acknowledged, and it is thought to convey specific versions of reality in order to mirror Western capitalist and patriarchal ideology. Taking these factors into consideration shows the importance of identifying ways in which advertising contributes to young women’s perceptions of menstruation. Positioned within a social constructionist framework, specifically on macro social constructionism the emphasis is on unpacking power relations and how this exercises social control over women. The use of social constructionism strengthens the study with focusing on the importance of how perceptions are constructed through interactions with our environments. This study utilized a qualitative approach using focus groups as the data collection method. The sample comprised of 16 participants recruited from the female population aged 18-23 years from a University in the Western Cape. Foucauldian discourse analysis was employed to analyse the data collected. All ethical requirements as stipulated by the University were strictly adhered to. This study will therefore contribute to the dearth of literature in the South African context as literature in this area is very limited and inaccessible. This study in particular contributes to the South African body of knowledge by furthering the understanding of how societal messaging influences and perpetuates power relations and the social control of women.
Penny, Robyn A. "The concept of collaboration : a critical exploration of the care continuum." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2015. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/82083/1/Robyn_Penny_Thesis.pdf.
Full textVall, Castelló Berta. "Bridging Constructivism and Social Constructionism: A Dialogical and Relational Approach to Narrative and Meaning Making." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Ramon Llull, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/127399.
Full textEl objetivo de esta tesis es contribuir a la comprensión de los procesos de construcción de significado y su relación con el bienestar psicológico. Esta contribución se nutre de los enfoques constructivistas y construccionistas sociales, basándose en la teoría narrativa. Aunque los enfoques constructivistas y construccionistas sociales comparten la premisa básica de que los procesos de construcción de significados son construidos en la interacción en contextos socioculturales específicos, ambos paradigmas difieren sobre el énfasis que ponen al individuo frente a lo social. Sin embargo, las últimas investigaciones han llegado a reconocer algunos puntos de encuentro para integrar ambos enfoques en referencia a la narrativa y el lenguaje (McNamee, 2004). Esta tesis tiene como objetivo explorar algunos de estos puntos de encuentro, ya que se sitúa en el cruce de la integración de los enfoques constructivistas y construccionistas, al analizar la construcción de significados a través de un enfoque narrativo. Por lo tanto, se presenta una serie de estudios centrados en dos enfoques narrativos integradores en los que se entrelazan las perspectivas constructivistas y construccionistas. El primer enfoque integrador seguido es el enfoque constructivista relacional, propuesto por Luis Botella y colaboradores (Botella, 2001; Botella y Herrero, 2000). El segundo, es la Teoría dialógica y en concreto, la metodología “Dialogical Methods of Investigations of Happenings of Change”, desarrollada por Jaakko Seikkula y colaboradores (Seikkula, Laitila y Rober, 2012). Con el fin de lograr el objetivo de esta tesis -contribuir a la comprensión de los procesos de construcción de significado y su relación con el bienestar psicológico desde la teoría narrativa- cuatro estudios diferentes han sido desarrollados que persiguen los siguientes objetivos: 1. Analizar las características y la existencia de narrativas prototípicas que diferencien los pacientes con depresión de los pacientes con ansiedad; 2. Analizar la disrupción narrativa y la calidad de vida percibida en los procesos de inmigración; 3. Analizar los procesos de construcción de significado desde un enfoque dialógico en un entorno psicoterapéutico de una terapia de pareja por violencia de género. En los dos primeros objetivos, el estudio de las narraciones se aborda desde un enfoque constructivista relacional, el cual parece más apropiado cuando se trabaja con los individuos. El tercero, se centra en el Dialogical Methods of Investigations of Happenings of Change, el cual parece el más apropiado cuando se trabaja con terapia familiar y/o de pareja. En las conclusiones se destacan los principales resultados de cada estudio y la forma en que proporcionan nueva información sobre el proceso de construcción de significados, desde un enfoque narrativo. También señalamos las posibles implicaciones clínicas derivadas de este programa de investigación, las limitaciones y las cuestiones que se dejan para trabajos futuro. Por último, en las conclusiones finales se discute acerca de la utilidad de esos dos enfoques integradores cuando el enfoque se centra en la narrativa y la construcción de significados.
The goal of this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of human meaning making processes and their relation to psychological well-being. This contribution is drawn from constructivist, and social constructionist approaches, heavily relying on narrative theory. Although constructivist and social constructionist approaches share the basic assumption that meaning making processes are embedded and constructed in interaction in specific sociocultural contexts, both paradigms differ regarding the emphasis they place to the individual vs the social word. However, latest research has come to recognize some meeting points for bridging both approaches when the focus is on narrative and language (McNamee, 2004). This thesis aims at exploring some of these meeting points, since it is situated at the crossroad of the integration of constructivist and constructionist approaches, when analyzing meaning-making through a narrative focus. Therefore, it presents a series of studies focused on two integrative narrative approaches in which constructivist and social constructionist perspectives are intertwined. The first integrative approach followed is the Relational Constructivist approach, proposed by Luis Botella and collaborators (Botella, 2001; Botella &,Herrero, 2000). The second one, is the Dialogical Theory and specifically, the Dialogical Investigations of Happenings of Change methodology, developed by Jaakko Seikkula and collaborators (Seikkula, Laitila,, & Rober, 2012). In order to accomplish this thesis’ goal -to contribute to the understanding of human meaning making processes and their relation to psychological well-being relying on narrative theory- four different studies have been developed addressing the following objectives: 1. To analyze the characteristics and the existence of prototypic narratives that differentiate depressed from anxious patients; 2. To analyze narrative disruption and the perceived quality of life in immigration processes; 3. To analyze meaning making processes from a dialogical approach in a psychotherapeutic setting of a couple therapy for Intimate Partner Violence. As can be inferred, in the first two objectives, the study of narratives is addressed from a relational constructivist approach, which seemed the most appropriated when working with individuals. The third one is focused on the Dialogical Methods of Investigations of Happenings of Change, which seemed the most appropriated when working with family and couple therapy. In the conclusion we highlight the main findings of each study and the way in which they provide new information on human meaning making process focusing on a narrative approach. We also point out the potential clinical implications derived from this research program, the limitations, and the issues that are left for future work. Finally, in the concluding remarks we discuss about the usefulness of those two integrative approaches when focusing on narrative and meaning making.
Caswell, Dominique. "Experiences of coloured heroin users in Metro South area of Cape Town: A social work perspective." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6212.
Full textHeroin usage is on the increase in the Western Cape province of South Africa owing to globalization and to increased access to the drug in this province. The goal of this study is to explore the experiences of coloured heroin users in the Metro South area of Cape Town, which stretches from Simons Town and Muizenberg to Retreat, Lavender Hill, Grassy Park, Parkwood and Wynberg. These individuals have been found to congregate in the Wynberg CBD. The overarching theoretical framework for the purpose of this research is social constructionism and symbolic interactionism, using a qualitative means of inquiry. Snowball sampling was used to recruit prospective participants and data was collected by means of in-depth interviews, with a semi structures interviewing schedule. The questions informed the subsequent themes and categories that arise from the data collection process. Snowball sampling was employed in this case, a non-probability sample, in which participants were recruited via key informants. The sample distribution included 13 participants, 10 of which were heroin users (5 female, 5 male) and the remaining 3 were key informants which contributed to triangulation of the data.
Pinkett, Randal D. (Randal Dike) 1971. "Creating community connections : sociocultural constructionism and an asset-based approach to community technology and community building." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28241.
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(cont.) Through this lens, I examine the early results of the project in the areas of community social capital and community cultural capital, based on quantitative and qualitative data resulting from direct observation, surveys, interviews, server logs, and case studies. These findings included expanded local ties, a heightened awareness of community resources, improved communication and information flow at the development, and a positive shift in participants' attitudes and perceptions of themselves as learners. Finally, based on these and other findings, I discuss the challenges and opportunities of a sociocultural constructionist and asset-based approach, presents lessons learned, and offers recommendations for future community technology and community building initiatives.
The intersection between community technology programs seeking to close the "digital divide," and community building efforts aimed at alleviating poverty, holds tremendous possibilities, as both domains seek to empower individuals and families, and improve their overall community. Ironically, approaches that combine these areas have received very little attention in theory and practice. As community technology and community building initiatives move toward greater synergy, there is a great deal to be learned regarding how they can be mutually supportive, rather than mutually exclusive. This thesis sheds light on the possibilities inhered at this nexus. The project that constitutes the basis for this thesis is the Camfield Estates-MIT Creating Community Connections Project, an ongoing effort at Camfield Estates, a predominantly African-American, low- to moderate-income housing development. As part of this project, we worked with residents to establish a technological infrastructure by offering every family a new computer, software, and high-speed Internet connection, along with comprehensive courses and a web-based, community building system, the Creating Community Connections (C3) System, that I have co-designed. The project combined these elements in an effort to achieve a social and cultural resonance that integrated both community technology and community building by leveraging indigenous assets instead of perceived needs. In relation to this work, I have developed the theoretical framework of sociocultural constructionism and an asset-based approach to community technology and community building.
by Randal D. Pinkett.
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Almethen, Abdullah K. M. K. "Exposing institutional influences on entrepreneurship among Kuwaiti youth." Thesis, University of Bradford, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/16046.
Full textKramer, Amanda L. "Deconstructing Newspaper Representations of the International Criminal Court." Thèse, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/22855.
Full textWernberg, Johan. "Bortom den sociala konstruktionen : Argument för en realistisk filosofisociologi." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Sociologiska institutionen, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-109263.
Full textMcKenzie, Kevin. "In the gulf between prejudice and culture : talking the experience of Western expatriates in the Middle East." Thesis, Loughborough University, 1997. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/6775.
Full textFernando, Weerahannadige Dulini Anuvinda. "Exploring the interplay between gender, social context and career : a study of professional women in Sri Lanka." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2011. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/9214.
Full textLewaks, Andre. "The experiences of families of an intervention programme for fathers." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4895.
Full textThe importance of the role of fathers in the lives of their children and families has received much attention in recent years. This new focus on responsible fatherhood has led to an increase of programme interventions for responsible fathers. The aim of this study was to explore how families experienced an intervention programme for fathers, and how the intervention contributed to child and family well-being. The study made use of a qualitative research methodology. The research sample included fathers, who participated in the intervention programme, as well as their life partners and children. The sample for the study included 10 fathers, 10 spouses, as well as 10 children of the fathers, who participated in an intervention programme for fathers. The final sample of participants in this study was 30 participants. A semi-structured interview schedule was used to collect the data in face-to-face interviews. The data analysis was conducted by means of a thematic analysis. All ethical considerations were adhered to by ensuring the confidentiality and anonymity of participants. The following themes were found in the study: Understanding of family well-being, Conceptualization of fatherhood and father involvement, Communication about the programme, Parent-child relationships, Parental involvement and personal matters, Discipline and conflict management, Experience of programme intervention the father attended. The results of the study showed that (1) the intervention contributed to the well-being of children and their families; (2) the involvement of fathers in the lives of their children increased post-intervention; (3) fathers' communication skills improved; (4) fathers were more involved in unpaid care; (5) spousal relationships improved with less conflict in their relationships.
Bester, Alan. "Corporate chaplaincy, spirituality and wellness : a post-foundational practical theological exploration." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/66359.
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Lauer, Kristen. "The Experience of “Cool”: A Qualitative Exploration." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1532344949603525.
Full textMatlakele, Kenneth Moabi. "Experiences and challenges of different family structures in dealing with delinquent children in Botswana." University of the Western Cape, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4870.
Full textOver the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the study of family structure and its impact on child well-being, growth, as well as development of delinquency behaviour. However, there is limited reliable literature on what experiences and challenges the different family structures encounter, in dealing with delinquent children in Botswana. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore and describe the experiences and challenges the different family structures face, in dealing with delinquent children in Botswana. The study utilised an explorative-descriptive qualitative methodological approach. Semistructured interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data from five focus group discussions with learners at the Bana Ba Metsi School, individual interviews with staff members, working with learners, as well as individual interviews with families of some learners, making up a research sample of 47 participants for the entire study. The collected data was analysed using a thematic analysis method. The participants reported that their children’s delinquent activities led to mostly negative experiences, such as shame, embarrassment, psychological pain, discrimination, stress and depression. They also reported happiness, due to their children’s behaviour modification, as a result of attending the Bana Ba Metsi School. It is evident from the findings, though, that they encountered challenges, such as the long distance between their homes and the school, the lack of communication with their children, the lack of resources, as well as the lack of family support. However, they disclosed strategies that they employed to deal with the challenges, such as attending support groups, counselling, family discussions and prayer. In conclusion, the results of this study have practical implications for all personnel dealing with such families, including the social welfare departments, as well as schools coping with juveniles.
Jurkowski, Kelly. "Teachers Experiences with Learning Through Making." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6725.
Full textBreen, Lauren. "Silenced voices: Experiences of grief following road traffic crashes in Western Australia." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2006. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/9.
Full textWebb, Lynette. "A social-constructionist exploration of contemporary western constructions of 'menopause' /." Adelaide, 1999. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09ARPS/09arpsw366.pdf.
Full textBrokensha, Melissa. "The South African exodus : a social constructionist perspective on emigration." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-09022005-141949.
Full textAsh, Margi Brown. "A Mouthful of Pins : questioning constructionist therapy frameworks in theatre-making." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2009. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/40278/1/Margi_Brown_Ash_Thesis.pdf.
Full textHoman, Jacqueline. "Realism, social constructionism and 'natural' hazards : a study of people-nature relations in Egypt and the U.K." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.366403.
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