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Lambert, Sharon, and Elaine O'Halloran. "Deductive thematic analysis of a female paedophilia website." Psychiatry, Psychology and Law 15, no. 2 (July 2008): 284–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13218710802014469.
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Blum, Elizabeth R., Terese Stenfors, and Per J. Palmgren. "Benefits of Massive Open Online Course Participation: Deductive Thematic Analysis." Journal of Medical Internet Research 22, no. 7 (July 8, 2020): e17318. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/17318.
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Background Massive open online courses (MOOCs), as originally conceived, promised to provide educational access to anyone with an internet connection. However, the expansiveness of MOOC education has been found to be somewhat limited. Nonetheless, leading universities continue to offer MOOCs, including many in the health sciences, on a number of private platforms. Therefore, research on online education must include thorough understanding of the role of MOOCs. To date, studies on MOOC participants have focused mainly on learners’ assessment of the course. It is known that MOOCs are not reaching the universal audiences that were predicted, and much knowledge has been gained about learners’ perceptions of MOOCs. However, there is little scholarship on what learners themselves gain from participating in MOOCs. Objective As MOOC development persists and expands, scholars and developers should be made aware of the role of MOOCs in education by examining what these courses do offer their participants. The objective of this qualitative synthesis of a set of MOOC evaluation studies was to explore outcomes for MOOC learners, that is, how the learners themselves benefit from participating in MOOCs. Methods To explore MOOC learners’ outcomes, we conducted a qualitative synthesis in the form of a deductive thematic analysis, aggregating findings from 17 individual studies selected from an existing systematic review of MOOC evaluation methods. We structured our inquiry using the Kirkpatrick model, considering Kirkpatrick levels 2, 3, and 4 as potential themes in our analysis. Results Our analysis identified six types of Kirkpatrick outcomes in 17 studies. Five of these outcomes (learning/general knowledge, skills, attitudes, confidence, and commitment) fit into Kirkpatrick Level 2, while Kirkpatrick Level 3 outcomes concerning behavior/application were seen in four studies. Two additional themes were identified outside of the Kirkpatrick framework: culture and identity outcomes and affective/emotional outcomes. Kirkpatrick Level 4 was not represented among the outcomes we examined. Conclusions Our findings point to some gains from MOOCs. While we can expect MOOCs to persist, how learners benefit from the experience of participating in MOOCs remains unclear.
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Barrena Martínez, Jesús, Xavier Llinàs Audet, and Elva Lizeth Ramos Monge. "Catalysts of university social responsibility into strategic planning by thematic analysis and deductive coding." International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 23, no. 4 (2019): 327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijeim.2019.10021655.
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Williams, Pamela Holtzclaw, Lynne S. Nemeth, Jennifer E. Sanner, and Lorraine Q. Frazier. "Thematic Analysis of Cardiac Care Patients’ Explanations for Declining Contribution to a Genomic Research-Based Biobank." American Journal of Critical Care 22, no. 4 (July 1, 2013): 320–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2013838.
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Background Health care delivery systems increasingly ask patients to contribute biological samples for future genomic-based health research during critical care admissions, as the result of genome-based research requirements of unprecedented large sample sizes. Few reports describe patients’ perceptions and responses to actual biobanking approaches in clinical settings. A qualitative study was conducted to explore 568 cardiac care patients’ explanations of why they declined to contribute their samples to a future genomic research biobank. Objectives To (1) identify themes emerging from explanations for declining contribution to the research biobanking initiative and (2) determine how the content informs the stewardship conceptual framework that addresses evidence-based clinical ethics practices in genomic and genetic research biobanking. Methods This qualitative study used an analytic method that combines inductive and deductive approaches to identify themes in patients’ explanations for declining to contribute to a research biobank initiative. The hybrid design has relevance to health services research that seeks to develop taxonomy, themes, and theory. Results Inductive approaches showed that themes of intrusion and autonomy dominated explanations. Deductive approaches affirmed previously proposed elements of a stewardship conceptual framework that addresses ethics in biobanking. Conclusion Research in understanding patients’ perceptions can guide nursing and biobank practices in developing best practices.
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Fereday, Jennifer, and Eimear Muir-Cochrane. "Demonstrating Rigor Using Thematic Analysis: A Hybrid Approach of Inductive and Deductive Coding and Theme Development." International Journal of Qualitative Methods 5, no. 1 (March 2006): 80–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/160940690600500107.
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MacCarthy, Martin. "Using Dialectic Thematic Analysis in dark tourism: Combining deductive and inductive reasoning in a modular method." Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management 48 (September 2021): 468–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2021.08.001.
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Merriman, Siobhan E., Katherine L. Plant, Kirsten M. A. Revell, and Neville A. Stanton. "What can we learn from Automated Vehicle collisions? A deductive thematic analysis of five Automated Vehicle collisions." Safety Science 141 (September 2021): 105320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105320.
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Halim, Harliana, Kamaruzaman Yusoff, Aminuddin Basir, Rosman Md. Yusoff, Siti Sarawati Johar, Mohd Hisyam Abdul Rahim, Hani Suraya Aziz, and Abdul Shakor Borham. "An Analysis on Ibn Khaldun's Methodology in Social Change." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 2.29 (May 22, 2018): 1142. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.29.15144.
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In the realms of historical sociology, Ibn Khaldun is a name that strikes absolute familiarity among experts. However, the discussions expressed in historical sociology debates do not specify how Ibn Khaldun's ideas and thoughts were actually focusing on social changes that occur in a society. Hence, the discussion of this article will analyse the approaches and methodologies applied by Ibn Khaldun in analysing the social changes that took place during his lifetime and prior to it, as recorded in Muqaddimah Ibn Khaldun. This paper uses a historical descriptive qualitative research approach. Facts were analysed using a text analysis approach in understanding Ibn Khaldun's methodology on social change and Muqaddimah Ibn Khaldun, assisted by induction and deduction approaches. As a result, the researcher found that Ibn Khaldun applied a diversity of approaches in discussing social changes which encapsulate humanitarian, historical philosophy, inquiry, logic and metaphysical, critical and critique, realistic, inductive and deductive, comparative, observational and participatory approaches in studying social changes issues. In addition, he also applied a combination of critical approaches and contextual knowledge, as well as thematic and descriptive approaches in writing. This proves how significant the social changes issues were to Ibn Khaldun, thus they needed to be monitored and managed wisely.
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Xu, Wen, and Katina Zammit. "Applying Thematic Analysis to Education: A Hybrid Approach to Interpreting Data in Practitioner Research." International Journal of Qualitative Methods 19 (January 1, 2020): 160940692091881. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1609406920918810.
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Thematic analysis (TA), as a qualitative analytic method, is widely used in health care, psychology, and beyond. However, scant details are often given to demonstrate the process of data analysis, especially in the field of education. This article describes how a hybrid approach of TA was applied to interpret multiple data sources in a practitioner inquiry. Particular attention is given to the inductive and deductive coding and theme development process of TA. Underpinned by the constructivist epistemology, codes were driven by both data per se and theories, through a “bottom-up” and “top-down” approach to identify themes. A detailed example of six steps of data analysis is presented, which evidences the systematic analysis of raw data from observation and research journals, students’ focus groups, and a classroom teacher’s semistructured interviews. This example demonstrates how classroom practice was unpacked and how insiders’ insights were interpreted through the theoretical lens while also allowing the participants to express themselves. By providing step-by-step guidelines in data coding and identification of themes, this article contributes to informing qualitative researchers, especially teacher-researchers who undertake their research in the classroom setting.
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Sulejmanov, Filip, Klára Seitlová, Martin Seitl, and Barbora Kasalová. "To study or not to study abroad? students’ decision in perspective of motivations, barriers and attachment." Human Affairs 31, no. 2 (April 1, 2021): 175–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/humaff-2021-0015.
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Abstract The aim of this study is to explore the antecedents of studying abroad. First, we explore motivations for and barriers against studying abroad in two groups of students (who had studied abroad, and who had not studied abroad). Second, differences in attachment dimensions and styles are examined in both groups. A deductive thematic analysis supported the thematic structure identified by Krzaklewska (2008) in regard to motivations. Furthermore, five barriers were identified using inductive thematic analysis. Although the same motivational and barrier themes were found in both groups, there were some notable qualitative differences in meaning attached to them. A one-way MANOVA showed non-significant differences between the two groups of students and attachment dimensions. Finnaly, Fisher’s exact test was conducted, and the post hoc comparison showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the proportion of students who had studied abroad and had a secure attachment style compared to students who had not studied abroad.
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Pankow, Kurtis, Katherine A. Tamminen, Martin Camiré, Dany J. MacDonald, Leisha Strachan, and Nicholas L. Holt. "Types of evidence used in Canadian provincial sport organisations." International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 14, no. 2 (January 24, 2019): 162–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1747954119825804.
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Different types of evidence can be used to inform organisational decision making. The purpose of this study was to identify types of evidence used in sport organisations. Data were collected via interviews with 60 Canadian Provincial Sport Organisation representatives from five provinces. A qualitative description approach was used and data were subjected to an inductive-to-deductive thematic analysis procedure, with the deductive component guided by a classification of evidence types. Results demonstrated that knowledge and information (reported by 38 participants) and ideas and interests (28 participants) were the most frequently reported evidence types, whereas research (12 participants), political (2 participants), and economic (12 participants) evidence types were least frequently reported. These findings suggest that sport science researchers could communicate in the form of, and through mediums dedicated to, knowledge and information and ideas and interests in order to reach sport organisations.
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Gobeil-Lavoie, Annie-Pier, Maud-Christine Chouinard, Alya Danish, and Catherine Hudon. "Characteristics of self-management among patients with complex health needs: a thematic analysis review." BMJ Open 9, no. 5 (May 2019): e028344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028344.
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ObjectiveThere is a gap of knowledge among healthcare providers on characteristics of self-management among patients with chronic diseases and complex healthcare needs. Consequently, the objective of this paper was to identify characteristics of self-management among patients with chronic diseases and complex healthcare needs.DesignThematic analysis review of the literature.MethodsWe developed search strategies for the MEDLINE and CINAHL databases, covering the January 2000–October 2018 period. All articles in English or French addressing self-management among an adult clientele (18 years and older) with complex healthcare needs (multimorbidity, vulnerability, complexity and frequent use of health services) were included. Studies that addressed self-management of a single disease or that did not have any notion of complexity or vulnerability were excluded. A mixed thematic analysis, deductive and inductive, was performed by three evaluators as described by Mileset al.ResultsTwenty-one articles were included. Patients with complex healthcare needs present specific features related to self-management that can be exacerbated by deprived socioeconomic conditions. These patients must often prioritise care based on one dominant condition. They are at risk for depression, psychological distress and low self-efficacy, as well as for receiving contradictory information from healthcare providers. However, the knowledge and experiences acquired in the past in relation to their condition may help them improve their self-management skills.ConclusionsThis review identifies challenges to self-management for patients with complex healthcare needs, which are exacerbated in contexts of socioeconomic insecurity and proposes strategies to help healthcare providers better adapt their self-management support interventions to meet the specific needs of this vulnerable clientele.
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Moore, Donna, Susan Ayers, and Nicholas Drey. "A Thematic Analysis of Stigma and Disclosure for Perinatal Depression on an Online Forum." JMIR Mental Health 3, no. 2 (May 19, 2016): e18. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/mental.5611.
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Background Perinatal mental illness is a global health concern; however, many women do not get the treatment they need to recover. Some women choose not to seek professional help and get no treatment because they feel stigmatized. Online forums for various health conditions, including perinatal mental health, can be beneficial for members. Little is known about the role that online forums for perinatal mental illness play in reducing stigma and subsequent disclosure of symptoms to health care providers and treatment uptake. Objective This study aimed to examine stigma and disclosure in forums and describe any potential disadvantages of forum use. Methods An online forum for mothers was examined and 1546 messages extracted from 102 threads from the antenatal and postnatal depression section. These messages were subjected to deductive systematic thematic analysis to identify common themes regarding stigma and disclosure of symptoms and potential disadvantages of forum use. Results Two major themes were identified: stigma and negative experiences of disclosure. Stigma had 3 subthemes: internal stigma, external stigma, and treatment stigma. Many women were concerned about feeling like a “bad” or “failed” mother and worried that if they disclosed their symptoms to a health care provider they would be stigmatized. Posts in response to this frequently encouraged women to disclose their symptoms to health care providers and accept professional treatment. Forum discourse reconstructed the ideology of motherhood as compatible with perinatal mental illness, especially if the woman sought help and adhered to treatment. Many women overcame stigma and replied that they had taken advice and disclosed to a health care provider and/or taken treatment. Conclusions Forum use may increase women's disclosure to health care providers by challenging their internal and external stigma and this may strengthen professional treatment uptake and adherence. However, a few posts described negative experiences when disclosing to health care providers.
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Devendorf, Andrew R., Carly T. Jackson, Madison Sunnquist, and Leonard A. Jason. "Approaching recovery from myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome: Challenges to consider in research and practice." Journal of Health Psychology 24, no. 10 (November 28, 2017): 1412–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105317742195.
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There are unique methodological challenges to studying and assessing recovery in myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome. This study explored these challenges through interviewing 13 physicians who treat myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome. Our deductive thematic analysis produced four themes to consider when approaching recovery: lifespan differences in the illness experience; the heterogeneity of myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome—case definitions, etiological stance, and misdiagnosis; patient follow-up and selection bias; and assessment logistics. We discuss how researchers and clinicians can use these considerations when working with patients, drafting recovery criteria, and interpreting treatment outcomes.
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Heathcote, Lauren C., Nele Loecher, Sheri L. Spunt, Pamela Simon, Gary Dahl, Silvana Moiceanu, Gael Cruanes, et al. "Symptom monitoring and the uncertain threat of disease recurrence: A deductive thematic analysis with adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors." Journal of Clinical Oncology 37, no. 31_suppl (November 1, 2019): 147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2019.37.31_suppl.147.
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147 Background: Symptom monitoring plays an important role in both the physical and psychological challenges of surviving cancer. Anecdotally, cancer survival is characterized by uncertainty, symptom-related fear, and the interpretation of normal bodily sensations as symptomatic of cancer recurrence. This fear may lead to over-vigilance of benign bodily sensations, increasing anxiety and decreasing quality of life. Yet, there are few studies investigating how cancer survivors interpret and make sense of post-cancer symptoms. These studies are needed to guide considerations for clinical practice and the development of supportive interventions. Methods: We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 18 AYA cancer survivors about how they interpret, manage, and respond to physical symptoms during survivorship. Participants were 15-25 years old. The sample was diverse in terms of disease history, ethnicity (8 Hispanic), and gender (9 females, 1 nonbinary). We conducted thematic analysis using a deductive coding scheme that was developed using our Cancer Threat Interpretation (CTI) theoretical model of cognitive, affective, and behavioral processes in post-cancer symptom perception. Results: AYA cancer survivors reported experiencing anxiety in the face of common physical sensations. These sensations were often interpreted as potential signs of recurrence or as late effects of treatment. Survivors most commonly reported worries about pain and fatigue, but also other sensations such as breathlessness. We coded participant transcripts into the following themes: biased attending towards symptoms, biased interpretations of symptoms as threatening, fear and worry about symptoms, and behavioral response to symptoms. In addition, we generated a new theme that was not previously captured in the CTI model: trust in the body. Conclusions: Knowing how to appraise and respond to symptoms such as pain is a challenge for AYA cancer survivors. This rich qualitative data provides support for the CTI model and suggests future directions. The results of this study can inform how clinicians talk to their patients about symptom monitoring after treatment ends.
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Newton-John, Toby RO, Adriana D. Ventura, Kylie Mosely, Jessica L. Browne, and Jane Speight. "‘Are you sure you’re going to have another one of those?’: A qualitative analysis of the social control and social support models in type 2 diabetes." Journal of Health Psychology 22, no. 14 (April 22, 2016): 1819–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105316642005.
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While there is evidence that spouses can impact the self-management of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, less is known about the influence of the wider social network. This qualitative study explored the perceived impact of the family as well as friends and work colleagues on type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management. A total of 25 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their social experiences of living with diabetes. Deductive thematic analysis was applied to the data. Pre-existing themes of health-related social control and social support were identified in the wider social network, with additional themes of non-involvement and unintentional undermining also emerging.
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Khasawneh, Amro, Kapil Chalil Madathil, Emma Dixon, Pamela Wiśniewski, Heidi Zinzow, and Rebecca Roth. "Examining the Self-Harm and Suicide Contagion Effects of the Blue Whale Challenge on YouTube and Twitter: Qualitative Study." JMIR Mental Health 7, no. 6 (June 9, 2020): e15973. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/15973.
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Background Research suggests that direct exposure to suicidal behaviors and acts of self-harm through social media may increase suicidality through imitation and modeling, particularly in more vulnerable populations. One example of a social media phenomenon that demonstrates how self-harming behavior could potentially be propagated is the blue whale challenge. Objective This paper aimed to investigate the way individuals portray the blue whale challenge on social media, with an emphasis on factors that could pose a risk to vulnerable populations. Methods We first used a thematic analysis approach to code 60 publicly posted YouTube videos, 1112 comments on those videos, and 150 Twitter posts that explicitly referenced the blue whale challenge. We then deductively coded the YouTube videos based on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) safe messaging guidelines as a metric for the contagion risk associated with each video. Results The thematic analysis revealed that social media users post about the blue whale challenge to raise awareness and discourage participation, express sorrow for the participants, criticize the participants, or describe a relevant experience. The deductive coding of the YouTube videos showed that most of the videos violated at least 50% of the SPRC safe and effective messaging guidelines. Conclusions These posts might have the problematic effect of normalizing the blue whale challenge through repeated exposure, modeling, and reinforcement of self-harming and suicidal behaviors, especially among vulnerable populations such as adolescents. More effort is needed to educate social media users and content generators on safe messaging guidelines and factors that encourage versus discourage contagion effects.
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Paul, Uttam, and Bandyopadhyay Arup. "Qualitative Research: Data Analysis." Bengal Physician Journal 5, no. 2 (2018): 18–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10070-5206.
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ABSTRACT Qualitative research is a simple, inexpensive and effective tool in medical research. The data analysis in qualitative researches, though based on certain ground rules, do not follow a rigid process like the data analysis of quantitative researches. It is ongoing through and through method. One interesting feature of data collection and analysis in qualitative research is “constant comparison”. This is a highly unique method in this type of research as compared to the quantitative research. Qualitative researches usually involve inductive reasoning, but there is deductive reasoning also. The first step of analyzing qualitative data is to transcribe all data into English from vernacular language. This transcript is then subjected to selection of “codes” which are nothing but descriptive names applied to certain thoughts coming up repeatedly in a transcript. Several codes together make a broader “category”. Themes are emerged from categories which are broad categories of information. The process of transcript analysis is called “content analysis” and this is at the end converted into “thematic analysis” which gives the meaning of the whole research and the answers to the original research question(s). There is ‘consolidated criteria’ for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) which is a 32 item check list for interviews and focus group discussions.
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Manokore, Viola, Genelie Ivana Rosalia, Fauziya Ali, Sarah Letersky, Ivy Owusu Piadu, and Lola Palmer-Virgo. "Crossing the “Ascent to Competence” Borders Into Privileged Belongingness Space: Practical Nursing Students’ Experiences in Clinical Practice." Canadian Journal of Nursing Research 51, no. 2 (December 18, 2018): 94–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0844562118819926.
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Background There is substantial evidence that students’ sense of belonging in clinical practice influence their motivation, learning, and acquisition of skills. Despite the importance of belongingness in clinical education, not many studies have been done in the Canadian context in general and practical nurse education in particular. Purpose The main objective of this study was to explore practical nursing students’ experiences in clinical education with regard to their sense of belongingness. In addition, we also examined clinical instructors’ experiences in fostering a sense of belongingness to students in clinical settings. Methods Ascent to competence conceptual framework was used as an analytic lens in this study. Students enrolled in a two-year diploma in practical nursing and their instructors participated in the study. A total of 12 students and 4 clinical instructors participated in the in-depth semistructured one-on-one interviews. Inductive and deductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Deductive analysis used predetermined themes as per ascent to competence framework. Inductive thematic analysis allowed us to provide additional themes on concepts that could not be effectively explained by the predetermined themes. Results Students described the uniqueness of their instructors and clinical sites as important attributes that enable them to cross various “borders” as they gain access to a “belongingness space” of acceptance, respect, and competency. Productive learning experiences were achieved by students who felt supported and “granted permission” to enter the belongingness space. The instructors highlighted their perceived roles in providing scaffolding supports they thought would help students feel a sense of belonging. Conclusions Students cross several borders as they persevere to gain access to the revered belongingness space. Clinical instructors play a major role in assisting students to enter the belongingness space where meaningful learning occurs.
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Ainscough, Eve, Sandra N. Smith, Kate Greenwell, and Derek J. Hoare. "Findings and Ethical Considerations From a Thematic Analysis of Threads Within Tinnitus Online Support Groups." American Journal of Audiology 27, no. 3S (November 19, 2018): 503–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/2018_aja-imia3-18-0013.
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Purpose Tinnitus is the perception of noise without a corresponding external stimulus. Current management typically aims to moderate associated psychosocial stressors and allow sufferers to retain an adequate quality of life. With the increasing recognition of the Internet as a repository for health advice, information, and support, the online support group has become a popular coping strategy for those living with chronic conditions such as tinnitus. Patients find that communicating with each other, providing encouragement, and sharing information in the absence of physical and temporal boundaries are invaluable ways of managing their condition. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential positive and negative consequences of participating in online support groups for tinnitus. Method Discussion forum threads were collated from across 4 public online support group websites. All threads were initiated between February and April 2016. Texts from these threads were coded by 3 separate analysts using both inductive and deductive thematic analysis, until data saturation was reached. Results Analysis of 75 threads (641 individual posts) found 9 independent themes pertaining to aspects of participation in tinnitus online support groups. The results revealed that using the forums allowed users to exchange knowledge and experiences, express complex emotions, profit from a network of support, and engage in everyday conversation away from the burden of their tinnitus. However, some experiences appeared to be compromised by negative messages, limited communication, and informational issues such as conflicting advice or information overload. Conclusions This study represents the 1st research into discussion forums in tinnitus online support groups. A nonintrusive (passive) analysis method was used, whereby messages comprising the dataset were retrieved without direct interaction with the discussion forum. Individuals and the community of tinnitus online support groups are deemed to be at low risk from potential harm in this study. Most tinnitus patients likely benefit from accessing online support groups, for example, they discover they are not alone, and they find new coping strategies. However, for those who are particularly vulnerable or prone to psychological stress, accessing these groups could be detrimental.
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Makepeace, Tyler, Bradley W. Young, and Scott Rathwell. "Masters Athletes’ Views on Sport Psychology for Performance Enhancement and Sport Lifestyle Adherence." Sport Psychologist 35, no. 3 (September 1, 2021): 200–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2020-0110.
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This study explored the views of Canadian Masters athletes (MAs; Mage = 51, range 38–62; three men and five women) from 12 sports (10 individual and two team sports) on sport psychology for performance, experiential, and lifestyle enhancement. Using Braun and Clarke’s procedures for thematic analysis, the authors interpreted data from semistructured interviews deductively in relation to five strategic themes in which psychological skills are applied for performance enhancement. Deductive results demonstrated MAs used goal setting, imagery, arousal regulation, concentration, and self-confidence to enhance performance and obtain competitive advantages. The authors also analyzed data inductively to reveal themes related to experiential and lifestyle factors. Inductive results showed that MAs “placed priorities on sport,” which involved cognitively justifying the priority and framing sport as an outlet and as the embodiment of the authentic self. Social strategies associated with continued sport pursuit included cultivation of supportive social environments, social contracts/negotiations, social signaling, and social accountability. Strategies “to fit sport in” included integrating/twinning, scheduling, and managing commitment. Managing age-related concerns involved mindfulness and compensation strategies. Results show how MAs uniquely apply sport psychology to enhance their performance and to support sport adherence.
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Sung, Hui-Yun. "Adult mediation of preschool children’s use of mobile technologies in public libraries in Taiwan: A socio-cultural perspective." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 51, no. 1 (May 17, 2017): 196–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000617709055.
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This study explores characteristics of caregivers’ mediating behaviours for supporting preschool children’s emergent literacy development mediated by mobile technologies (i.e. laptops, tablets and smart phones). Design-based research in the action research framing was used to examine the process of adult-child interaction and communication in nine Involve Me workshops at five public libraries between 2013 and 2014 in Taiwan. A deductive-inductive thematic analysis identified examples to illustrate main forms of caregivers’ mediating behaviours: ‘focusing’, ‘affecting’, ‘expanding’, ‘encouraging’ and ‘regulating behaviour’. This study embraces the role of media mentorship in libraries, but acknowledges such a role demands training for library practitioners in order to effectively support children’s and families’ literary needs in the digital age.
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White-Means, Shelley, Jill Dapremont, Barbara D. Davis, and Tronlyn Thompson. "Who Can Help Us on This Journey? African American Woman with Breast Cancer: Living in a City with Extreme Health Disparities." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 4 (February 11, 2020): 1126. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041126.
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This qualitative descriptive research study looks at the services that community-based breast cancer support agencies provide to underserved and African American women who are at risk for or diagnosed with breast cancer in Memphis, Tennessee. We seek their understanding of breast cancer mortality disparities in Memphis. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth focus groups with five breast cancer support agencies. Categories and patterns were established using thematic analysis and a deductive a priori template of codes. Thematic analysis is a method for identifying, analyzing, and reporting themes within the data. The main themes identified within support agencies for African American women with breast cancer who live in Memphis were barriers to the use of services, education, health system support, and emotional support. Numerous sub themes included cost of medications, support group supplemental programming, eligibility for mobile services, patient/provider communication, optimism about the future, and family advice. Procrastinating, seeking second options, fearfulness, insurance, childcare, and transportation were barriers to care. Community-based breast cancer support agencies play a critical role as connectors for women with breast cancer who live in medically underserved areas and must find their way within a fragmented medical care system.
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Leung, Ka-Man, Kai-Ling Ou, Pak-Kwong Chung, and Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani. "Older Adults’ Perceptions toward Walking: A Qualitative Study Using a Social-Ecological Model." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 14 (July 20, 2021): 7686. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147686.
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Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate older adults’ perceptions of their walking experiences, using the social-ecological model as a guiding framework and to propose future walking intervention content. Methods: Thirty-eight participants (19 women; 47% from private elderly centers; mean age = 72.8 (SD = 7.4 years) took part in semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data analysis software QSR-NVivo was used for thematic coding. Results: Thematic deductive analysis revealed pertinent themes at the individual level (health benefits and barriers, fall risk, perseverance, and walking as a suitable activity for older adults), social environment level (social support and social interaction), physical environment level (density, land-use mix, and connectivity; perceived safety, pedestrian facilities (benches, quality of walking paths and sidewalks, and aesthetics), other pedestrian behaviors, and weather, and policy level (lack of walking programs in the community, and supportive culture for an active lifestyle). Discussion: Our findings provide insights for the planning of future multilevel walking intervention programs for older adults in Hong Kong. It is suggested that future walking intervention should include professionals (e.g., physiotherapist or coach) in a group setting, practical walking recommendations such as proper walking posture, and additional fun activities for older adults.
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Buonora, Michele, Hector R. Perez, Jordan Stumph, Robert Allen, Shadi Nahvi, Chinazo O. Cunningham, Jessica S. Merlin, and Joanna L. Starrels. "Medical Record Documentation About Opioid Tapering: Examining Benefit-to-Harm Framework and Patient Engagement." Pain Medicine 21, no. 10 (March 6, 2020): 2574–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnz361.
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Abstract Objective Guidelines recommend that clinicians make decisions about opioid tapering for patients with chronic pain using a benefit-to-harm framework and engaging patients. Studies have not examined clinician documentation about opioid tapering using this framework. Design and Setting Thematic and content analysis of clinician documentation about opioid tapering in patients’ medical records in a large academic health system. Methods Medical records were reviewed for patients aged 18 or older, without cancer, who were prescribed stable doses of long-term opioid therapy between 10/2015 and 10/2016 then experienced an opioid taper (dose reduction ≥30%) between 10/2016 and 10/2017. Inductive thematic analysis of clinician documentation within six months of taper initiation was conducted to understand rationale for taper, and deductive content analysis was conducted to determine the frequencies of a priori elements of a benefit-to-harm framework. Results Thematic analysis of 39 patients’ records revealed 1) documented rationale for tapering prominently cited potential harms of continuing opioids, rather than observed harms or lack of benefits; 2) patient engagement was variable and disagreement with tapering was prominent. Content analysis found no patients’ records with explicit mention of benefit-to-harm assessments. Benefits of continuing opioids were mentioned in 56% of patients’ records, observed harms were mentioned in 28%, and potential harms were mentioned in 90%. Conclusions In this study, documentation of opioid tapering focused on potential harms of continuing opioids, indicated variable patient engagement, and lacked a complete benefit-to-harm framework. Future initiatives should develop standardized ways of incorporating a benefit-to-harm framework and patient engagement into clinician decisions and documentation about opioid tapering.
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Kerr, John. "Elite Canadian Women Rugby Athletes’ Attitude to and Experience of Physical Aggression." Sport Psychologist 32, no. 4 (December 1, 2018): 290–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2018-0005.
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Elite Canadian women rugby union athletes’ (N = 10) attitude to and experience of physical aggression was investigated in this study. The methodology adopted in this postpositivist study was a deductive qualitative approach and involved theoretical thematic data analysis. The analysis and interpretation of data was informed by Kerr’s distinction between sanctioned and unsanctioned forms of aggression. Open-ended, semistructured interviews provided ample evidence that rugby provided pleasurable experiences through active physicality and sanctioned play aggression. With regard to unsanctioned aggression, backs and forwards recounted incidents of unsanctioned aggression perpetrated against them by opponents. Backs’ interview statements indicated no real involvement in unsanctioned aggression, but the majority of forwards had perpetrated acts of anger and power-unsanctioned aggression against opponents. No incidents of thrill-based unsanctioned aggression were described by the elite women athletes. Suggestions for future aggression research are discussed.
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Bean, Corliss, Majidullah Shaikh, and Tanya Forneris. "Coaching Strategies Used to Deliver Quality Youth Sport Programming." International Sport Coaching Journal 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 39–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2018-0044.
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Coaches are primary influencers in helping youth achieve positive developmental outcomes in sport; however, it is not well understood how coaches achieve quality program delivery. The purpose of this study was two-fold: (a) to understand strategies that coaches used to facilitate program quality in youth sport and (b) explore differences in strategies between recreational and competitive programs. Twenty-five coaches participated in semistructured interviews, where they discussed strategies employed for program delivery. Interviews were guided, in-part, by Eccles and Gootman’s eight setting features that should be present within a program for youth to achieve positive developmental outcomes. An inductive-deductive thematic analysis was employed, in which strategies associated with facilitating program quality were interpreted inductively, and then categorised deductively under a relevant setting feature. Results indicated that coaches used unique strategies across all eight setting features, with a predominant focus on strategies to support youth’s efficacy and mattering (e.g., giving positive reinforcement) and opportunities for skill-building (e.g., valuing holistic development of youth), with lesser focus on strategies that involved integrating family, school, and community. Practical implications are discussed on how coaches can use strategies to address multiple setting features and recommendations are provided for improving program delivery.
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Sommer, Joanne, Katherine Gill, and Jane Stein-Parbury. "Walking side-by-side: Recovery Colleges revolutionising mental health care." Mental Health and Social Inclusion 22, no. 1 (February 12, 2018): 18–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mhsi-11-2017-0050.
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Purpose The Recovery College model is an innovative approach to providing education to consumers, carers and mental health staff, with the potential to facilitate both personal recovery gains and organisational transformation towards recovery-focused service provision. The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of students who attended the South Eastern Sydney Recovery College (SESRC). Design/methodology/approach An exploratory, descriptive qualitative design was employed with data collected through seven focus group interviews with consumers and mental health staff who had participated in courses run by the SESRC. Thematic analysis of the data was conducted using both deductive and inductive processes in order to interpret the data. Findings All participants were positive about their involvement in the RC. Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis: connection with others, hope for the future, the importance of the lived experience, and changing attitudes and systems. Originality/value The outcomes of this study indicate that the SESRC is achieving its aims in relation to both personal recovery gains, and the potential to impact on service transformation. It highlights the centrality of co-production as a fundamental aspect of the Recovery College model. This paper contributes to the emerging evidence base for this model and provides evidence that this model is applicable to the Australian context.
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Awan, Imran, and Irene Zempi. "‘You all look the same’: Non-Muslim men who suffer Islamophobic hate crime in the post-Brexit era." European Journal of Criminology 17, no. 5 (November 20, 2018): 585–602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477370818812735.
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Existing research on Islamophobic hate crime has examined in detail the verbal, physical and emotional attacks against Muslims. However, the experiences of non-Muslim men who suffer Islamophobic hate crime because they look Muslim remain ‘invisible’ in both official statistics and empirical research. Drawing on data from qualitative interviews with 20 non-Muslim men based in the United Kingdom, we examined their lived experiences of Islamophobic hate crime. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. A deductive approach to thematic analysis was adopted to analyse participants’ narratives, and six overarching themes were developed: (1) nature of Islamophobic hate crime; (2) triggers of Islamophobic hate crime; (3) impact of Islamophobic hate crime; (4) reporting incidents, responses and barriers to Islamophobic hate; (5) victims’ coping strategies; and (6) recommendations on tackling the problem. Our findings show that participants experienced Islamophobic hate crime because of ‘trigger’ events, namely the Brexit vote, Donald Trump’s presidency and ISIS-inspired terrorist attacks in European countries such as France, Germany, Sweden and the UK. Participants described being verbally and physically attacked, threatened and harassed as well as their property being damaged. The impacts upon victims included physical, emotional, psychological and economic damage. These experiences were also damaging to community cohesion and led to polarization between different communities in the UK.
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Pérez-Marco, Alfredo, Panmela Soares, Mari Carmen Davó-Blanes, and Carmen Vives-Cases. "Identifying Types of Dating Violence and Protective Factors among Adolescents in Spain: A Qualitative Analysis of Lights4Violence Materials." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 7 (April 3, 2020): 2443. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17072443.
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Introduction: The Lights4Violence project was created to promote healthy relationships among adolescents using a school intervention in which participants developed video-capsules where they highlighted skills to resolve situations of dating violence. This study aims to assess the results of the Lights4Violence training program by identifying different types of violence and positive development assets that Spanish adolescents use in their video-capsule scripts. Methods: A thematic analysis of the Lights4Violence video capsules was carried out. Open coding was used to identify violence patterns. A deductive analysis was used to identify student assets using the “Positive Youth Development Model”. Findings: Adolescents describe different patterns of violence, such as psychological violence, sexist violence or verbal violence that is present on the scripts. However, they showed themselves capable of resolving these situations using language and personal empowerment skills as resources. Family, friends and community were identified in adolescents’ scenarios as the most frequent assets to address situations of conflict. Conclusion: Adolescents can promote healthy relationships using protective factors against violence. Interventions that use this approach can potentially be useful in preventing violence.
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Quaresma, Adrieli dos Santos, Daiani Modernel Xavier, Clarice Alves Bonow, and Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz. "Nurses' perception about the application and purpose of clinical reasoning in the care of hospitalized adults with chronic diseases." Research, Society and Development 9, no. 11 (November 18, 2020): e3769119907. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i11.9907.
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Objective: to know the perception of nurses about the application and purpose of clinical reasoning in the care of hospitalized adults with chronic diseases. Methodology: exploratory-descriptive study, with a qualitative approach. It was carried out with nurses working in adult inpatient units of a University Hospital in southern Brazil. Data collection took place from july to december 2018, through semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using the Thematic Content Analysis. Results: it was found that the nurses' perception of clinical reasoning was applied (in)consciously in care and management activities. Its purpose was self-reported in the qualification of care, patient comfort and prevention of complications. Conclusion: these findings are believed to be guiding instruments for questioning, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inference, inductive and deductive reasoning, intuition, application and creativity for nurses' decision-making in care practices for adult hospitalized patients with chronic diseases.
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Polenova, Elena, Amie Vedral, Leanna Brisson, and Leanne Zinn. "Emerging Between Two Worlds." Emerging Adulthood 6, no. 1 (March 16, 2017): 53–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2167696817696430.
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This study examines career identity formation of Asian American college students from first-generation immigrant families as a model of acculturation. The interaction between collectivist and individualistic values was explored through analysis of longitudinal interview data. The semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 participants across 4 years of college. We utilized a hybrid deductive–inductive approach for thematic analysis of interviews and matrices to visualize longitudinal trajectories. Factors impacting career identity development were family influence—including cultural values, parental pressure, cultural capital and family obligation, and individual characteristics—including identity style, locus of control, and personal motivation. Longitudinal development proceeded along four trajectories: continual foreclosure, moratorium to achievement, foreclosure to achievement, and continual diffusion. Our results indicate that career identity development for Asian American college students is characterized by the interaction between two cultures and individual characteristics. Implications for counseling and higher education are discussed.
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Lindsay, Ana Cristina, Madelyne J. Valdez, Denisse Delgado, Emily Restrepo, Yessica M. Guzmán, and Phillip Granberry. "Acceptance of the HPV Vaccine in a Multiethnic Sample of Latinx Mothers." Qualitative Health Research 31, no. 3 (January 10, 2021): 472–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732320980697.
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This descriptive qualitative study explored Latinx mothers’ acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their adolescent children. Data were collected through individual, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a hybrid method of thematic analysis that incorporated deductive and inductive approaches. Twenty-two ( n = 22), mostly foreign-born, Latinx mothers of male and female adolescents participated in the study. Three main themes and nine subthemes emerged from the analyses. Findings identified the need for increased efforts to raise awareness and knowledge among Latinx mothers of the direct benefits of the HPV vaccine for sons, including stressing prevention of HPV-associated cancers in males. Findings also underscore the need for improved health care providers’ communication and recommendation of the HPV vaccine for Latinx adolescent males. Future research should intervene upon the study’s findings to address barriers that remain and affect Latinx mothers’ acceptance and uptake of the HPV vaccine for their children, in particular their sons.
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Keenan, Joseph, Rachel Rahman, and Joanne Hudson. "Exploring the acceptance of telehealth within palliative care: A self-determination theory perspective." Health and Technology 11, no. 3 (March 4, 2021): 575–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12553-021-00535-9.
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AbstractThe aim of this paper was to explore potential divergence and convergence in relation to health care professionals’ and patients’ acceptability of the use of telehealth within palliative care provision through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. The research utilized a deductive qualitative approach utilizing semi-structured interviews to explore divergence and convergence between health care professionals’ preconceptions of the use of telehealth in palliative care and the lived experiences of patients accessing support in this manner. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with both professionals and patients to explore whether the barriers and benefits of telehealth perceived by professionals corresponded to the patient’s lived experience of utilizing the technology in their palliative care. Interviews were analyzed using a deductive thematic analysis. Professionals and patients identified that the use of telehealth could satisfy the need for autonomy, however this manifested in different ways. Greater divergence was apparent between patient and professional perceptions about how telehealth could satisfy the need for relatedness and competence needs. The findings of this paper highlight how professionals preconceived concerns about the use of telehealth in relation to providing supportive palliative care may not be realized when exploring the experiences of patients accessing services through this medium. This paper highlights the important role of psychological need satisfaction when considering acceptability of telehealth, and motivation to engage in the implementation of technologically driven health services.
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Sofyani, Hafiez, and Nadia Rahma. "Kenapa Seseorang Melakukan Manipulasi Laporan Keuangan?: Studi dengan Pendekatan Skenario Kasus Dilema Etika." JURNAL AKUNTANSI DAN KEUANGAN ISLAM 5, no. 1 (February 22, 2019): 31–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.35836/jakis.v5i1.12.
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This study aims to identify the reasons why individu wants or does not to manipulates the financial statements. The design of this study refer to ethical dilemma scenarios developed by Sofyani and Pramita (2014). The samples are students of accounting from one university in Yogyakarta, which has joined in financial accounting and taxation courses. Data was analyzed using thematic deductive analysis approach (Braun and Clarke, 2006). The study find that the majority of students who want to manipulate the financial statements due to the reason that the manipulation did not force the legislation. While the majority of students who refuse the manipulation of financial statements reasoned that it violates religion obligation, because there is an element of falsehood. The results of this study can be used as the basis to develop further study with a broader scope, such as with survey approach
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King, Lewis, Sarah Jane Cullen, Jean McArdle, Adrian McGoldrick, Jennifer Pugh, Giles Warrington, and Ciara Losty. "Stressors Experienced by Professional Jockeys." Sport Psychologist 35, no. 2 (June 1, 2021): 142–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2020-0128.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the sources of stress reported by professional jockeys. In total, 15 jockeys participated in semistructured interviews that included apprentice, conditional, and senior jockeys. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data that included inductive and deductive approaches. Jockeys reported a wide range of stress sources. Four core themes were identified and categorized as competitive (current form or being in a slump, pressure, horse, injury, opponents, tactical, and race day), racing industry (weight, workload, travel demands, injury concerns, suspension, and facilities), interpersonal (trainer, other jockeys, expectations of others, support networks, and communication), and career stressors (career uncertainty, career opportunities, and transitions). The findings highlight unique stressors to the jockey population, as well as stressors common with other athlete groups. Practical applied recommendations and future research directions are provided.
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Cahill, Liana S., Leeanne M. Carey, Yvonne Mak-Yuen, Annie McCluskey, Cheryl Neilson, Denise A. O'Connor, and Natasha A. Lannin. "Factors influencing allied health professionals’ implementation of upper limb sensory rehabilitation for stroke survivors: a qualitative study to inform knowledge translation." BMJ Open 11, no. 2 (February 2021): e042879. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042879.
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ObjectivesSomatosensory loss is common after stroke with one-in-two individuals affected. Although clinical practice guidelines recommend providing somatosensory rehabilitation, this impairment often remains unassessed and untreated. To address the gap between guideline recommendations and clinical practice, this study sought to understand the factors influencing delivery of evidence-based upper limb sensory rehabilitation after stroke.DesignQualitative study involving focus groups and interviews. Data analysis used an inductive approach (thematic analysis) and deductive analysis using implementation theory (the Theoretical Domains Framework and Normalisation Process Theory).SettingEight healthcare organisations in metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.ParticipantsEighty-seven rehabilitation therapists (79% occupational therapists and 21% physiotherapists) were purposively sampled and participated in a knowledge translation study with staggered recruitment from 2014 to 2018.ResultsThree types of factors influenced therapists’ delivery of upper limb somatosensory rehabilitation: individual (‘The uncertain, unskilled therapist’), patient (‘Patient understanding and priorities’) and organisational (‘System pressures and resources’). Deductive analysis using implementation theory identified key determinants of practice change, such as opportunities to consolidate new skills, the anticipated benefits of upskilling as a therapy team and the work anticipated by therapists to incorporate a new somatosensory rehabilitation approach.ConclusionsOccupational therapists and physiotherapists hold valuable insights towards practice change in somatosensory rehabilitation from the ‘frontline’. Therapists experience barriers to change including a lack of knowledge and skills, lack of resources and organisational pressures. Facilitators for change were identified, including social support and therapists’ perceived legitimacy in using new somatosensory rehabilitation approaches. Results will inform the design of a tailored implementation strategy to increase the use of evidence-based somatosensory rehabilitation in Australia.Trial registration numberAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12615000933550).
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Bielsten, Therése, Reena Lasrado, John Keady, Agneta Kullberg, and Ingrid Hellström. "Living Life and Doing Things Together: Collaborative Research With Couples Where One Partner Has a Diagnosis of Dementia." Qualitative Health Research 28, no. 11 (July 21, 2018): 1719–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732318786944.
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The aim of this study is to identify relevant content for a self-management guide by using the outcomes of previous research in combination with knowledge and experiences from couples where one partner has a diagnosis of dementia. The study was carried out in three phases: (a) literature search of previous research related to well-being and couplehood in dementia; (b) interviews with couples with dementia based on the findings of the literature search; and (c) further authentication of the findings within expert groups of people with dementia and carers. For analysis of data, we used a hybrid approach of thematic analysis with combined deductive and inductive approaches. The findings of this study indicated that the four main themes “Home and Neighborhood,” “Meaningful Activities and Relationships,” “Approach and Empowerment,” and “Couplehood” with related subthemes could be appropriate targets for a self-management guide for couples where one partner has a diagnosis of dementia.
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Soroko, Emilia, and Barbara Jankowiak. "Shaping Social and Psychological Competencies or Intervening in a Crisis? Sociotherapists’ Experiences of Helping Adolescents in Poland." International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling 42, no. 4 (June 12, 2020): 349–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10447-020-09405-x.
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Abstract Sociotherapists’ experiences of helping adolescents within the framework of sociotherapy were examined. There were 12 participants involved (three males), who were active sociotherapists from big cities in Poland. They were aged 30–60 years, with at least 4 years’ experience in the profession. We applied a qualitative approach to obtain in-depth, socio-contextual descriptions of the sociotherapists’ experiences. Interviews activated by a narrative stimulus were conducted. Both inductive (inspired by thematic analysis and a categorical-content perspective in narrative analysis) and deductive (based on theory of basic narrative forms) content analytic approaches were used to identify key helping factors. Two general themes revealed different paths of arranging help for adolescents in sociotherapeutic groups: (1) shaping of psychological competencies; (2) intervening in crises, encompassing dramatic actions going beyond process-based group work. Sociotherapy providers should have appropriate specialisms and procedures to implement the necessary interventions, as they go beyond the scope of the group-work aspect of sociotherapy.
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Riasat, Mamoona, and Muhammad Shahid Farooq. "Neoliberal Approach in a Developing Country: Blow in a Silent Trumpet." Global Educational Studies Review V, no. III (September 30, 2020): 327–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(v-iii).32.
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Academic capitalism invading higher education is considered alarming in literature. This research aims to bring about the factual picture of the neoliberal approach adopted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) within its delimitations. The research was deductive in nature and followed a Phenomenology research design. The sample comprised thirty-two (32) participants. Data were collected through interviews and document analysis. Thematic analysis technique was used to identify Seventeen (17) sub-themes and Four (4) major themes. The research concludes that the neoliberal approach is adapted by HEC considering its need of the hour for the development of research. Yet, it is not much appreciated by the administrative and academic heads. The reason remains the nonproductive check and balance process and weak feedback loop. Leadership trainings may be conducted to emphasize the importance of higher education as a philosophy of life, not as a commodity of life, to blend social justice with market ideologies.
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Mahat-Shamir, Michal, Yaira Hamama-Raz, and Ronit D. Leichtentritt. "Body Perception and Organ Donation: Bereaved Parents’ Perspectives." Qualitative Health Research 29, no. 11 (May 29, 2019): 1623–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732319848405.
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The view of the body in sociological, psychological, and gender studies may be broadly summarized to three metaphors: (a) the body as a machine, (b) the body as Self, and (c) the body as sacred and sanctified entity. Each of these philosophical views has an impact on organ donation. The current study aimed at revealing body perception of bereaved Israeli parents who agreed to donate organs of their deceased child. A deductive and inductive thematic analysis captured an ongoing perceptual change that bereaved donor parents experienced in their view of the child’s body. Parents’ ability to move between two positions (the body as Self, the body as a machine) allowed them to agree with and protect their decision to donate as well as to maintain an ongoing bond with their deceased child. The view of the body as scared entity was not evident in the bereaved parents’ narratives.
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Chan, Justine, Margaret DeMelo, Jacqui Gingras, and Enza Gucciardi. "Challenges of Diabetes Self-Management in Adults Affected by Food Insecurity in a Large Urban Centre of Ontario, Canada." International Journal of Endocrinology 2015 (2015): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/903468.
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Objective.To explore how food insecurity affects individuals’ ability to manage their diabetes, as narrated by participants living in a large, culturally diverse urban centre.Design.Qualitative study comprising of in-depth interviews, using a semistructured interview guide.Setting.Participants were recruited from the local community, three community health centres, and a community-based diabetes education centre servicing a low-income population in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Participants.Twenty-one English-speaking adults with a diagnosis of diabetes and having experienced food insecurity in the past year (based on three screening questions).Method.Using six phases of analysis, we used qualitative, deductive thematic analysis to transcribe, code, and analyze participant interviews.Main Findings.Three themes emerged from our analysis of participants’ experiences of living with food insecurity and diabetes: (1) barriers to accessing and preparing food, (2) social isolation, and (3) enhancing agency and resilience.Conclusion.Food insecurity appears to negatively impact diabetes self-management. Healthcare professionals need to be cognizant of resources, skills, and supports appropriate for people with diabetes affected by food insecurity. Study findings suggest foci for enhancing diabetes self-management support.
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Kannan, Ashwini, Maggie Kirkman, Rasa Ruseckaite, and Sue M. Evans. "Prostate care and prostate cancer from the perspectives of undiagnosed men: a systematic review of qualitative research." BMJ Open 9, no. 1 (January 2019): e022842. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022842.
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ObjectivesTo summarise and evaluate evidence from men who had not been diagnosed with prostate cancer about their perspectives on prostate care and prostate cancer.DesignA systematic review of qualitative research, on the perspectives of non-cancerous men regarding prostate cancer prevention and care.SettingA wide range of settings including primary and secondary care.ParticipantsMen from varied demographic backgrounds ranging between 40 to 80 years of age.Data sourcesThree databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Informit, PsychInfo) and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed papers in English reporting research using qualitative methods (in-depth or semistructured interviews and focus groups).Review methodsThematic analysis using inductive and deductive codes. Thematic synthesis was achieved through iterative open, axial and thematic coding.ResultsEight papers (reporting seven studies conducted in Australia, UK and Germany) met inclusion criteria. Four major themes were identified: understanding prostate cancer, masculinity and prostate cancer, barriers to prostate healthcare and managing prostate health. It was reported that men often did not understand screening, prostate anatomy or their prostate cancer risk, and that concerns about masculinity could deter men from seeking health checks. There was evidence of a need to improve doctor–patient communication about case finding.ConclusionFurther investigation is required to identify and understand any differences in the perspectives and experiences of men who have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer in metropolitan and regional areas, especially where there may be variations in access to healthcare
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Baruh, Lemi, and Mihaela Popescu. "Communicating Turkish-Islamic identity in the aftermath of the Gaza flotilla raid: Who is the “us” in “us” versus “them”?" New Perspectives on Turkey 45 (2011): 75–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s089663460000131x.
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AbstractOn May 31,2010, Israeli Defense Forces raided the ship Mavi Marmara, part of a six-vessel flotilla aiming to break the Israeli naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and to deliver supplies to Gaza. Using comments posted on Turkish online discussion forums in the aftermath of the raid that resulted in the death of nine passengers, this article analyzes how the incident was appropriated to negotiate between Turkishness and Islam as two alternative, yet coinciding forms of collective identity. Particularly, the article will compare different discursive strategies that were utilized in “general-interest” and “Islamic-leaning” online discussion groups. A deductive thematic analysis of 585 posts in general-interest and Islamic-leaning forums found significant differences in how metaphors of the body—blood, sacrifice, and martyrdom—as well as in-group/out-group comparisons were used in order to support a territorial-based nationalism versus a religion-based identity. The analysis also discusses the rhetoric that enabled discussants in general-interest forums to negotiate the tensions between the two collective identities.
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Demir, Yusuf. "A Meta-summary of the Research on Metaphors Regarding Turkish EFL Teachers’ Roles." Advances in Language and Literary Studies 9, no. 2 (April 30, 2018): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.alls.v.9n.2p.65.
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This meta-summary set out to provide an overarching comprehension of the metaphorical conceptualizations with regard to Turkish EFL teachers’ roles. Following the searches in a large number of international and national databases, and the setting of specific criteria for inclusion, eight research papers remained for investigation. The data analysis followed a theory-driven deductive approach to thematic analysis, by adopting the framework offered by Saban, Koçbeker and Saban (2006). After the transformation and standardization of the data sets in the related studies, it was found out that Turkish EFL teachers are most characterized by knowledge provider, and then facilitator/scaffolder roles. These are followed by nurturer/cultivator and archetype of spirit roles. Among the least associated roles with these teachers were superior authority figure, molder and agent of change. When intergroup differences of the perceptions are examined, ELT student teachers and English learners conceptualized Turkish EFL teachers mainly as knowledge provider followed by facilitator/scaffolder, whereas the teachers tended to assign themselves the role of a facilitator/scaffolder most, followed by leader, knowledge provider, and entertainer.
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Sanderson, James. "“You Are All Loved so Much”." Journal of Media Psychology 21, no. 4 (January 2009): 171–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105.21.4.171.
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This research explores relational maintenance within the context of parasocial relationships. The New Kids on the Block (NKOTB), one of the most popular musical groups in the late 1980s and early 1990s, abruptly disbanded in 1994. In 2008, after a 14-year hiatus, the band announced their reformation. Members of NKOTB blogged about their reunion on the group’s website ( www.nkotb.com ), and a thematic analysis was conducted, using both deductive and inductive procedures, of 2,122 postings by audience members to these blog entries. Analysis revealed that audience members utilized, in various ways, both positivity and assurance maintenance strategies ( Canary, Stafford, Hause, & Wallace, 1993 ). The results suggest that audience members enacted relational maintenance to express support for NKOTB and to demonstrate that they had remained committed to their parasocial relationship with NKOTB, despite the group’s absence. These actions positively reinforced NKOTB’s decision to reunite and conveyed fans’ desire for NKOTB’s return to be permanent. Thus, similar to actual social relationships, relational maintenance also functions within parasocial relationships and merits further research attention.
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Hunter, Kiri, and Catherine Cook. "Cultural and clinical practice realities of Māori nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand: The emotional labour of indigenous nurses." Nursing Praxis Aotearoa New Zealand 36, no. 3 (November 2020): 7–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.011.
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In Aotearoa New Zealand there is limited research exploring the tensions for Indigenous Māori nurses when integrating cultural priorities into clinical practice. This study explores how Māori nurses navigate delivering culturally responsive care to iwi, hapū, and Māori whānau across different healthcare settings. A qualitative Indigenous narrative inquiry was used to obtain data. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Māori registered nurses and nurse practitioners. The thematic analysis was both inductive and deductive. The narratives provide insight into the nurses’ holistic Indigenous world view by contextualising their professional practice experiences. Four main themes were derived from data: te tuakiri Māori - cultural identity; kawenga taumaha - bearing the burden; te kaikiritanga - racism; and tauutuutu - reciprocity. Māori practitioners routinely experienced compromises within biomedically oriented healthcare services. Practitioners witnessed discriminatory practices that may negatively impact on healthcare outcomes. Sustained cultural dissonance may also negatively impact on retention of Māori nurses. Māori practitioners value tauiwi colleagues who work as allies and affirm culturally shaped care for Māori.
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ADORNO, GAIL, NOELLE FIELDS, COURTNEY CRONLEY, RUPAL PAREKH, and KAREN MAGRUDER. "Ageing in a low-density urban city: transportation mobility as a social equity issue." Ageing and Society 38, no. 2 (November 2, 2016): 296–320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x16000994.
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ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to examine older adults' experiences and perspectives regarding transportation mobility. Using a community-based participatory research approach, residents of Arlington, Texas, age 55 and older, participated in individual interviews (N = 15) or one of six focus groups (N = 45) as part of an overall study about ageing well in a large ethnically diverse city in the United States of America. Thematic analysis was conducted using inductive and deductive qualitative methods and social equity as a sensitising concept. Findings indicate that older adults who are transportation-disadvantaged experience limited access to health care, goods and services and are isolated from familiar lifestyle habits and social networks. Access to affordable, adequate transportation is compromised through social and political forces, which marginalise historically disadvantaged populations. Implications for cross-disciplinary practice and future research on sustainable transportation and policy development are discussed within a social justice and social equity framework.
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Dury, Sarah. "A BELGIAN VIEW ON BEING RETIRED BUT NOT OUT OF WORK." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S21—S22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.079.
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Abstract Retirement is no longer merely the end of a productive life. This changing nature of retirement challenges the common definitions of retirement – that define retirement primarily by what it is not (i.e. no longer working). The aim of this paper is to gain insight into the activity patterns of individuals who recently retired from a full-time job in relation with their well-being. We use data from a qualitative study in which we conducted semi-structured interviews with 45 individuals who retired one to two years ago in Belgium. We used a hybrid approach of inductive and deductive thematic analysis. Our findings demonstrate that most of the people who are retired from their full-time job remain active within society. First, productive activities, including work and civic engagement. Second, consumer-oriented activities comprising leisure and social contacts. The results suggest that being active, regardless of the type of activity, contributes to well-being.
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Chang-Tik, Chan. "Lecturer Formative Feedback Preferences: The Influence of Disciplines." International Education Studies 12, no. 12 (November 15, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v12n12p1.
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This study attempts to determine the choice of the feedback model related to discipline categorised as hard-applied, soft-applied, hard-pure and soft-pure. It also attempts to explore the extent in which the lecturers practise socio-constructivist feedback. It was a non-experimental study conducted in an offshore campus in Malaysia of an established Australian university. The data were collected by six research assistants through semi-structured interviews involving 31 lecturers from all the seven Schools in the university. The data were transcribed and analysed using the framework method as a form of thematic analysis. Since it was a deductive study, academic disciplines were used as pre-selected themes and in each feedback category, there were pre-defined codes. The results reveal that there is no serious evidence to link discipline to the choice of feedback model. In addition, lecturers do practise socio-constructivist feedback as well as other variants of feedback.