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Arai, Yuki, Maneewan Sanlee, Misato Uehara, and Shimpei Iwasaki. "Perceived Impact of COVID-19 on Small-Scale Fishers of Trang Province, Thailand and Their Coping Strategies." Sustainability 14, no. 5 (March 1, 2022): 2865. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14052865.
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Scientists have recorded the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small-scale fishers (SSFs), such as stagnating market demands and reduction in market price and income. Even though scientific evidence has heeded to these impacts, there is limited evidence regarding the long-term impacts and coping mechanisms of SSFs over longer periods. In addition, few studies have analysed these impacts and strategies from multiple perspectives. Our study aims to describe the perceived impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on the communities of SSFs and the strategies adopted by them since the beginning of the outbreak in Trang Province, Thailand. Both qualitative and quantitative data obtained through semi-structured interviews indicated that, in the early stage of the outbreak, the SSFs used their natural, financial, and social capitals wisely; notably, human capitals were essential for the recovery in the later stages. Our findings suggested that an adaptive capacity to flexibly change livelihoods played an important role for the SSFs to cope with the outbreak; most importantly, our study indicated that, in a stagnating global economy, alternative income sources may not necessarily help SSFs.
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ALI, MUHAMMAD AQIB, and TALAT HUSSAIN. "Islamic Banking Products, Services and Objectives: Perspectives of Shariah Supervisors and Regulators." International Review of Management and Business Research 10, no. 1 (March 8, 2021): 247–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.30543/10-1(2021)-21.
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The study is aimed at assessing the opinions of vital Islamic banking stakeholders including members of various Islamic banking Shariah Supervisory Boards (SSBs) and pertinent personnel from Pakistan’s central bank – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The research analyzes the percepts of respondents regarding various aspects relevant to Islamic banking (IB) products, service and objectives. The paper employs qualitative research approach in analyzing the Shariah and regulatory experts’ viewpoints regarding Islamic banking. The study is conducted using semi-structured interviews of twelve Shariah supervisors and nine SBP staff members serving in the Islamic banking department and Islamic banking focus groups in the regional/field offices of the State Bank of Pakistan. The study is of pioneering nature involving qualitative research design and inclusion of two of the most significant stakeholder groups from the Islamic banking sector of Pakistan who have not been included in the past studies regarding Islamic banking perceptions. The research findings highlighted that Shariah objectives are top priority of Islamic banks as per the views expressed by members of Shariah boards of various banks while in opinion of Islamic banking regulators, Islamic banks’ major concern is to achieve their business objectives. Keywords: Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, Pakistan, Products, Perceptions, Shariah Compliance.
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Ahmed, Essia Ries, Md Aminul Islam, Tariq Tawfeeq Yousif Alabdullah, and Azlan Bin Amran. "A qualitative analysis on the determinants of legitimacy of sukuk." Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research 10, no. 3 (May 7, 2019): 342–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-01-2016-0005.
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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the influence of the determinants (pricing, type of structure, Shariah auditing, Shariah risk and Shariah documentation) and the sukuk legitimacy among Islamic financial institutions using a qualitative approach. The paper further explained the significance of the determinants on legitimacy, evaluated the relationship between sukuk characteristics and sukuk legitimacy and examined the moderating effect of Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) on the relationship. Design/methodology/approach The study used a purposive sampling technique to select the target respondents required for the survey (semi-structured interview). This technique is applied by selecting members of SSBs among Islamic financial institutions. A total number of ten members are selected as the sample size for the study based on their experience and basic knowledge of Fiqh Al-Mua’malat and its application in Islamic financial institutions. Findings The findings revealed that the determinants have a significant impact on the sukuk legitimacy, meaning that there is a positive and significant relationship between the determinants and the sukuk legitimacy. In addition, this study indicates the empirical evidence of the moderating effect of SSB on the relationship between the determinants and the sukuk legitimacy. Practical implications This study has added to the literature by examining the determinants of sukuk legitimacy while evaluating the moderating effect of SSB on the relationship. Besides, this might add benefits to the numerous Islamic financial institutions relating to the amendment of its regulatory frameworks with the view to pushing the sukuk market investors to move toward asset-backed structure. In addition, the SSB in central banks must also focus its attention regarding the sukuk legitimacy and its application among the various Islamic financial institutions. Originality/value This study has added a new discussion to the body of knowledge, i.e. examining the sukuk legitimacy and its relationship with sukuk determinants; hence, an approach that is not widely discussed in the previous studies. Furthermore, conducting such research in the field of Islamic finance provides novelty in the literature among both emerging and developed economies including Malaysia. This is because to the best knowledge of the researchers, there was no empirical study (within the literature) that combined these variables and evaluated their empirical significance. Accordingly, this would enlighten the Islamic Ummah and propel the society’s intensity toward contributing to knowledge and might further provide clarification on the determinants and the sukuk legitimacy to prospective scholars, precisely on the moderating effect of SSB on the relationship between determinants and legitimacy of sukuk.
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King, Katherine, and Peter Hemming. "Exploring Multiple Religious Identities through Mixed Qualitative Methods." Fieldwork in Religion 7, no. 1 (December 14, 2012): 29–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1558/firn.v7i1.29.
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This article offers a reflexive account of the process of researching religious identity with young people, and considers how combining methods may enable young people to explore their own identities in different ways. Drawing upon three participant case studies it explores the public–private spectrum produced as part of discussion groups, semi-structured interviews and an innovative online e-Journal research activity. As participants moved through each stage of the research process, the way in which they represented their religious identities shifted as they encountered differing social environments, became more practised at telling their own lives, or had evolved their own perspectives over time. Employing mixed methods contributes a more nuanced understanding of the role of religion in young people’s lives yet also raises important ethical implications surrounding participant confidentiality in research.
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Jauregui, John Andrew, and John R. Slate. "Texas Borderland Community Colleges and Views regarding Undocumented Students: A Qualitative Study." Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice 11, no. 2 (August 2009): 183–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/cs.11.2.b.
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In this study, these researchers explored Texas borderland community colleges' institutional policies and factors impacting the access, retention, and educational achievement of undocumented students. Exploratory case studies were conducted on three Texas borderland community colleges in an effort to uncover emergent themes and constructs involving the education of undocumented students. Interview sessions, both semi-structured and structured, were the instrumentation techniques used to capture data. Coding and categorizing of data, followed by an analysis of themes and patterns, assisted in understanding the perceived roles and responsibilities of Texas borderland community colleges in educating undocumented students. Implications of these findings are discussed and suggestions for future research are made.
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Lo, Van Pang. "The challenges of Rural Students in Vietnam towards higher education." International Journal of TESOL & Education 2, no. 1 (January 28, 2022): 225–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.54855/ijte.222114.
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This study aims to explore the challenges and difficulties that rural students experience when they transition to Higher Education in Vietnam to pursue their higher studies. This study was carried out at a local University in Vietnam. It is a qualitative research study, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. The participants were all first-year students, including males and females. The interviews involved answering semi-structured questions. Multiple interviews were carried out with each participant. The study discovered that rural students experience many difficulties at university in relation to their relationships with teachers and peers, getting support, overcoming prejudice, online learning, and economic hardship.
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Bratus, B. S., N. P. Busygina, A. N. Krichevec, and K. I. Nasibullov. "Comprehending Incomprehensible: Comparative Approach in Qualitative Psychological Studies of Religiosity." Cultural-Historical Psychology 17, no. 1 (2021): 113–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.17759/chp.2021170115.
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The article presents an analysis of methodological problems in psychological studies of religiosity and offers a new comparative approach to qualitative research of religiosity as a component of human life. The authors demonstrate the possibility of combining ideas of religious philosophy (Christian and Islamic) with J. Lacan's psychoanalytic idea of a multidimensional subject in the psychological interpretation of biographical interviews of believers. The essence of the authors' approach to interpretation is repeated re-reading of the interview texts from the theological (close to the respondent's denomination), psychoanalytic and reflective positions, which provides methodological triangulation of qualitative analysis and creates opportunities for a richer understanding of the meanings of the stories. The analysis of two semi-structured interviews with Muslim and Orthodox women are presented. The authors discuss the possibilities of applying their methodological approach to the explorations of religious experience and the relationship between deep psychological and spiritual aspects of such experience.
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Francis, Jacinta, Gina Trapp, Natasha Pearce, Sharyn Burns, and Donna Cross. "School Built Environments and Bullying Behaviour: A Conceptual Model Based on Qualitative Interviews." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 23 (November 30, 2022): 15955. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315955.
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Interest in how the school built environment impacts bullying behaviour has gained momentum in recent years. While numerous studies have identified locations within schools where bullying frequently occurs, few studies have investigated the potential conceptual pathways linking school locations to bullying behaviour. This study aimed to (i) identify school built environment factors that may prevent or facilitate bullying behaviour in primary and secondary schools; and (ii) develop a conceptual model of potential pathways between the school built environment and bullying behaviour for future anti-bullying intervention research. Seventy individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and December 2020, with policymakers (n = 22), school staff (n = 12), parents (n = 18), and students (n = 18). School staff, parents and students, were recruited from six metropolitan primary and secondary schools in Perth, Western Australia. Interviews were conducted online and face-to-face using semi-structured interview guides. A thematic analysis was undertaken. Participants identified school bullying locations (e.g., locker areas, bathrooms, corridors) and built environment factors linked to bullying behaviour via (i) visibility and supervision; (ii) physical and psychological comfort and safety; and (iii) social-emotional competencies. The findings have policy and practice implications regarding the design of school built environments to prevent bullying behaviour.
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Ali, Siti Nazilah Mat, Lucian-Ionel Cioca, Ruhiyah Sakinah Kayati, Jumadil Saputra, Muhammad Adam, Roxana Plesa, and Raja Zirwatul Aida Raja Ibrahim. "A Study of Psychometric Instruments and Constructs of Work-Related Stress among Seafarers: A Qualitative Approach." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 4 (February 6, 2023): 2866. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20042866.
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Due to unpredictable and demanding working circumstances and the significant potential for dangers and accidents, seafaring has been characterised as one of the world’s riskiest and stressful vocations that lead to physical and mental health problems. However, very few instruments measure work-related stress, particularly in a seafaring context. None of the instruments are psychometrically sound. Therefore, a valid and reliable instrument to measure seafaring work-related stress is indispensable. This study aims to review work-related stress instruments and to explore the work-related stress construct among seafarers in Malaysia. This study uses a systematic review and semi-structured interviews across two phases. In Phase 1, we conducted a systematic review of several databases: Academic Search Ultimate, Emerald Journal Premier, Journal Storage (JSTOR), ScienceDirect, Springer Link, Taylor and Francis Online, and Wiley Online Library based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA). In 8975 articles, only 4 (four) studies used psychological instruments and 5 (five) studies used survey questionnaires to measure work-related stress. In Phase 2, we conducted a semi-structured interview with 25 (twenty-five) seafarers, online due to COVID-19 restrictions. The semi-structured interview indicated 6 (six) themes, namely, physical stress, personal issues, social living onboard, technostress, work factors, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, the present study has identified three psychometric instruments for measuring work-related stress among seafarers: The Psychological General Well-Being Index, Perceived Stress Scale, and Job Content Questionnaire. We also found psychometric elements in some of the instruments are questionable, such as theoretical basis, construct development, and inadequate internal consistency value. In addition, this study also found that work-related stress is a multidimensional construct that needs to be studied based on work contexts. The findings of this study can contribute to the body of knowledge of a work-related stress construct in a seafaring context and could help to inform policy makers in the maritime industry. This study suggests a psychological instrument to measure work-related stress among seafarers in future studies.
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Kusumawati, Andriani. "Tourism and Study Abroad Options." Journal of International Students 10, S3 (November 5, 2020): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.32674/jis.v10is3.2712.
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How prospective postgraduate students make a decision about overseas universities for their study and tourism remains scarcely reported. This qualitative study examines how Indonesian students explore information that influences their decision to choose an overseas university. Anchored in an interpretative paradigm, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and a qualitative questionnaire distributed to 19 Indonesian postgraduate students who just completed their studies in six different countries. Findings showed that university websites, social media, and advice from the reference groups facilitated mostly by the internet are valuable information sources considered by the students. Finally, implications and recommendations are presented for future studies.
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Rachmadyanti, Putri, Elsinora Mahananingtyas, and Lita Ariyanti. "Tourism Objects as Social Studies Learning Sources in Elementary School." JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (JTLEE) 5, no. 2 (August 17, 2022): 141. http://dx.doi.org/10.33578/jtlee.v5i2.7922.
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Objects tourism in premises increasingly growing and provide impacts positively on the economy of the community. The existence of tourist attractions can also contribute to the world of education, especially as a source of learning. Purpose research is the exploration use of tourism attractions in learning in Elementary School Education. The method of research that is used is research qualitative study of the case. The data collection technique used two steps, namely questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The participants were 89 elementary school teachers in 6 cities of East Java who filled out a questionnaire and 12 people were willing to do semi-structured interviews. The findings in this study are 59% of teachers use the type of natural tourism object in learning, 55% of teachers choose tourism objects based on teaching materials, 55% of teachers use tours to make learning more fun, and 52% of teachers explain the obstacles to learning by utilizing these attractions come from costs. The study is expected to give a contribution positive to the development of learning that is based on experience in the School Elementary with tourism objects. This study also emphasizes the importance of providing effective learning resources for social studies learning in elementary schools.
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Bose, Stacey. "Challenges in Learning Phonics and Phonemic Awareness: Case Studies of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers." Pennsylvania Teacher Educator 21, no. 2 (October 1, 2022): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.46951/202221.
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This qualitative multi-case research study explored the experiences of pre-service teachers learning phonics and phonemic awareness (PPA) in a literacy methods course. Data were collected from pre- and post-test scores, literacy life maps, semi-structured interviews, and course questionnaires. Findings suggest pre-service teachers with limited prior knowledge struggled with learning PPA but were able to overcome the challenges. Participants perceived their preparedness and confidence in teaching PPA had grown through the course. Participants noted the benefits of hands-on practice with PPA.
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Veroni, Eirini, and Eirini Veroni. "The Social Stigma and the Challenges of Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Greece." Exchanges: The Interdisciplinary Research Journal 6, no. 2 (April 30, 2019): 1–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v6i2.200.
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This paper describes the social stigma and the challenges some Greek parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) faced in Athens, Greece. The sample consisted of seventy-four parents of children with ASD and a mixed methods approach was used; (seventy - four parents completed a semi - structured questionnaire and twenty had semi-structured interviews). The quantitative and qualitative findings show these parents and families of ASD children experienced stigma in various ways which played a major role in making their lives difficult. This study offers a lens through which to view attitudes towards disability, stigmatisation, especially when resources are scarce. It was conducted in Greece during the period of austerity, affecting the delivery of education within social – cultural restraints. So studies at a different time or in another place could produce other findings.
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Kamal, Faria, and Kyle D. Killian. "Invisible Lives and Hidden Realities of Undocumented Youth." Refuge: Canada's Journal on Refugees 31, no. 2 (December 2, 2015): 63–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.40310.
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This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of undocumented youth and the mental health impacts of living in daily fear of detention and deportation. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted to examine the repercussions of living without immigration status, and the descriptive data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Results indicate that lack of immigration status is associated with mental health issues, particularly anxiety. Absence of immigration status is implicated as a decisive social factor influencing individuals’ mental and social well-being.
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Arunasalam, Nirmala Devi. "Pre-Pilot and Pilot Studies with Malaysian Nurses on Transnational Nurse Education." BORDER CROSSING 7, no. 2 (December 10, 2017): 339–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.33182/bc.v7i2.470.
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This article reports on research undertaken to identify Malaysian nurses’ experiences of the part-time Transnational Higher Education post-registration top-up degree programmes delivered by one Australian and two UK universities. An interpretive paradigm and hermeneutic phenomenology and ethnographic principle of cultural interpretation research designs were used. A mixed methods approach was chosen, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Bristol Online Survey Questionnaire (BOS) and semi-structured interviews were initially selected to collect data. Pre-pilot testing refined the quantitative and qualitative data collection tools. However, the pilot study for BOS failed to elicit useful responses. This led to only the qualitative methodology being used to elicit participants’ views in a culturally sensitive way. The interview guide allowed nurses’ views of their experiences in relation to the research question to be obtained. This study adds to the knowledge and insight on pre-pilot and pilot studies in international multicultural studies in Asia.
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Banha, Francisco, Adão Flores, and Luís Serra Coelho. "Quantitizing Qualitative Data from Semi-Structured Interviews: A Methodological Contribution in the Context of Public Policy Decision-Making." Mathematics 10, no. 19 (October 1, 2022): 3597. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/math10193597.
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This paper presents a methodology involving the transformation and conversion of qualitative data gathered from open, semi-structured interviews into quantitative data—a process known as quantitizing. In the process of analysing the factors behind the different levels of success in the implementation of entrepreneurship education programs in two case studies, we came up with a challenge that became the research question for this paper: “How can we best extract, organize and communicate insights from a vast amount of qualitative information?” To answer it, we developed a methodology involving codifying, labelling, attributing a score and creating indicators/indexes and a matrix of influence. This allowed us to extract more insights than would be possible with a mere qualitative approach (e.g., we were able to rank 53 categories in two dimensions, which would have been impossible based only on the qualitative data, given the high number of pairwise comparisons: 1378). While any work in the social sciences will always keep some degree of subjectivity, by providing an example of quantitizing qualitative information from interviews, we hope to contribute to the expansion of the toolbox in mixed methods research, social sciences and mathematics and encourage further applications of this type of approach.
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Payne, Jackelyn B., Cathy D. Ho, Lillian Chen, Kaylin V. Dance, and Christopher R. Flowers. "Survivor and Caregiver Perceptions of Lymphoma: A Qualitative Study." Blood 132, Supplement 1 (November 29, 2018): 3561. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2018-99-117527.
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Abstract Background: With more than 80% of Hodgkin lymphoma patients being cured and non-Hodgkin lymphoma 10-year survival rates improving, there has been a dramatic growth in the number of lymphoma survivors. Despite these successes, survivors are often left coping with adverse outcomes resulting from cancer treatment. Research examining the needs of lymphoma survivors and their caregivers is needed as this population continues to grow. Objective: We conducted a qualitative study with lymphoma survivors and caregivers to: 1) determine perceived needs and priorities regarding lymphoma care and 2) examine views, understanding, and priorities for participation in therapeutic and non-therapeutic research studies. Methods: The qualitative study consisted of two phases: semi-structured focus groups and individual semi-structured telephone interviews. In Phase I, two semi-structured focus groups were conducted in 2017 with lymphoma survivors (n=8) and caregivers (n=7) recruited among attendees of regional and national lymphoma patient education conferences. Participants were asked to discuss their experiences, opinions, and priorities for lymphoma care and research. Results from the focus groups informed the telephone individual interview guide. In Phase II, researchers conducted 19 individual semi-structured phone interviews in the spring of 2018 with lymphoma survivors (n=17) and caregivers (n=2). Individual interviews allowed for an in-depth exploration of the themes garnered from the initial focus groups of lymphoma survivors and caregivers. Individual interview participants were recruited from regional patient education conferences and among current research participants at a university research hospital in the state of Georgia. Focus groups and interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes emerging from these data. MAXQDA 18.0.8 qualitative data analysis software was utilized to facilitate a constant-comparative coding process to identify the resulting themes. Results: Most focus group participants were frustrated by a lack of information received regarding diagnoses, treatment options, survivorship-related care, and research opportunities. Survivors and caregivers commonly felt disconnected from their clinical care team due to lack of communication, although some described trusting relationships. In particular, caregivers described their needs as being completely unaddressed in the care process. Participants expressed great interest in research, but were frustrated by the difficulty of finding research studies and results relevant to them. In Phase II, individual interviewees described their own unmet emotional needs and those of their caregivers. Several participants described their desire for more holistic and survivorship-oriented research, including studies to generate guidance for quality of life of cancer patients and survivors, alternative and non-traditional medicine, diet, and emotional or mental health. Emotionally, participants described how debilitating the fear of the unknown can be and the coping strategies they employed to combat this, including reliance on support systems, practicing gratefulness, and fostering trusting relationships with their clinical care teams. Interestingly, participants also experienced benefits from their cancer experiences, most notably strengthened relationships with their loved ones and increased spirituality or mindfulness. Conclusion: Results gleaned from focus groups and individual interviews provided insight into the unmet emotional and supportive needs of this population. Lymphoma survivors and their caregivers expressed their frustrations with their cancer experiences. These findings identified unmet patient-oriented research needs including research regarding quality of life after cancer treatment, messaging and communication between the scientific community and cancer patients, and emotional well-being. Health care professionals and investigators can utilize these data to provide meaningful information regarding care delivery, supportive services, and lymphoma research that meets the needs of lymphoma survivors and caregivers. Disclosures Flowers: Bayer: Consultancy; Denovo Biopharma: Consultancy; Gilead: Research Funding; Millennium/Takeda: Research Funding; Abbvie: Consultancy, Research Funding; Gilead: Consultancy; Janssen Pharmaceutical: Research Funding; Abbvie: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics/ Janssen: Consultancy; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding; OptumRx: Consultancy; Karyopharm: Consultancy; Genentech/Roche: Consultancy; TG Therapeutics: Research Funding; Acerta: Research Funding; Spectrum: Consultancy; BeiGene: Research Funding; Genentech/Roche: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Burroughs Wellcome Fund: Research Funding; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group: Research Funding; National Cancer Institute: Research Funding; V Foundation: Research Funding.
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Perovic, Miljenka, Vaughan Coffey, Stephen Kajewski, and Ashok Madan. "Unravelling heritage challenges: three case studies." Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development 6, no. 3 (November 21, 2016): 330–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-11-2015-0044.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the diverse issues that affect heritage projects during their lifecycle and in particular, why heritage-listed projects often fail to meet the delivery goals of time, budget, quality and scope. Design/methodology/approach This research was undertaken on a qualitative basis by conducting series of semi-structured interviews drawn from three case studies in SE Queensland. Qualitative research involves the evaluation of people’s experiences, feelings, social interactions, and the data gathered from this type of methodology is often varied and rich. A case study allows a researcher to test and generate theories based on real-world practice. Findings This paper presents the findings from a data collection exercise accomplished by conducting a series of qualitative case studies. Using a cross-case analysis approach, this paper highlights critical heritage project delivery issues and their causes. Practical implications The lessons learned from the study cases could be used in helping to prevent potential heritage project failures in the future. Originality/value The paper aims to bring greater awareness to practitioners and academics of the repeating issues that every heritage project is likely to face and offers some insight in how these may be mitigated.
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Bozkaya, Hasan. "Teachers’ Views on Citizenship Subjects within the Context of Social Studies Literacy Regarding Identity Formation and Acquisition of Citizenship Awareness of Immigrant Students." International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies 9, no. 4 (November 5, 2021): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.9n.4p.82.
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While immigrant students, who live in Turkey, have their own values at home, they encounter Turkish culture and values at school and in their social life. This situation brings along certain tensions in identity formation processes. Citizenship education aims to prepare students for social life by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to grow up as democratic citizens. Therefore, citizenship education has an important function in the identity formation of children. Therefore, citizenship education has an important function in the identity formation of children. The aim of this research is to determine teachers’ views about citizenship subjects regarding identity formation and citizenship awareness in the context of social studies literacy. Case study, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in this study. Data was gathered via a semi-structured teacher interview form. The data of the research was obtained via Social Studies teachers that work in Secondary Schools in Hatay, Turkey, during 2019-2020 academic year. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were performed with 15 Social Studies teachers. Descriptive analysis technique was used to analyze the data obtained as a result of semi-structured interviews. The data obtained from the research was evaluated; the findings were defined and interpreted. Accordingly, it was concluded that citizenship issues have a unifying and integrating structure, both individually and socially, in identity formation and realizing citizenship awareness, and also influence the adoption of social rules and transforming them into behavior.
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Pickens, Judith M. "Living with Serious Mental Illness: The Desire for Normalcy." Nursing Science Quarterly 12, no. 3 (July 1999): 233–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08943189922107007.
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This article describes the desire for normalcy as experienced by 6 men and 13 women with serious mental illness based on secondary analysis of data from two previous qualitative studies. Original data were collected by structured and semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis was done. Major categories of desire for normalcy are having normal things and experiences; doing meaningful activities; and being well, safe, free, and independent. Self-care actions to promote and maintain normalcy are identified, and findings are discussed in relation to Orem’s self-care deficit theory of nursing. Implications for nursing theory, research, and practice are addressed.
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Handayani, Saufika, Sri Setyarini, and Aji Budi Rinekso. "Exploring the Typology, Teachers’ Perceptions, and Challenges of EMI Implementation at a Private Primary School." JET ADI BUANA 7, no. 01 (April 30, 2022): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.36456/jet.v7.n01.2022.4544.
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The trend of implementing EMI is getting raised across countries including Indonesia. Yet, the majority of previous studies merely focused on exploring EMI practices in tertiary education rather than primary-secondary education. Thus, this study is intended to uncover the implementation of EMI in a private primary school by focusing on three main issues: typology, teachers’ perceptions, and challenges. Qualitative approach featured with semi open-ended questionnaire and semi structured interview were applied in this study. The results reported the kind of EMI implemented in the school. Also, teachers’ perceptions and challenges of implementing EMI, and pedagogical implication are discussed in this study.
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Firmin, Michael W., Kelley C. Pugh, Ruth L. Markham, Valerie A. Sohn, and Emily N. Gentry. "Perspectives regarding Motivations for Adoption by Christian Adoptive Parents: A Qualitative Study." Journal of Psychology and Theology 45, no. 1 (March 2017): 58–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009164711704500105.
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This qualitative phenomenological research study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with 21 self-described practicing Evangelical Christian families who have both biological and adopted children. The participants in the study shared numerous common elements pertaining to their shared perspectives. Here, we present the results specifically related to the reported motivations of the parents for adopting children. Findings included theological motivations to adopt (i.e., perceived biblical mandate, perspective of ministry, concepts of spiritual adoption, views towards God's blessings) and a perspective that some romanticize the nature of adoption. We discuss various theological and spiritual implications of the findings in the context of biblical teachings to care for orphans and show love to underserved populations. The results also are related to research literature addressing the stress often reported by parents who adopt children.
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Qin, Ling, and Somkiet Poopatwiboon. "English Speaking Anxiety of Thai EFL Undergraduate Students: Dominant Type, Level, and Coping Strategies." English Language Teaching 16, no. 6 (May 22, 2023): 102. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v16n6p102.
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This current study aimed to investigate the dominant type and level of speaking anxiety among Thai EFL undergraduate students. In addition, this study explored their strategies to cope with speaking anxiety. Fifty-six first-year English major students participated in the study. The research instruments included a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale (FLSAS) questionnaire was used to examine the dominant type and level of speaking anxiety. After the questionnaire, six students participated in a semi-structured interview to explore their coping strategies with speaking anxiety. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequency and percentage. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data obtained from the semi-structured interview.
The results showed that low self-confidence is the dominant type of speaking anxiety, Moreover, the study found that most of the participants experienced moderate levels of speaking anxiety. Finally, the results also found that the participants used various coping strategies to reduce speaking anxiety, namely focusing their attention on other things, asking for help, preparing in advance, positive thinking, or using helpful tools. Other research methodologies and implications for future studies are also suggested.
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Lucena, Hadassa Monteiro de Albuquerque, João Carlos Pereira Caramelo, and Severino Bezerra da Silva. "POPULAR EDUCATION AND YOUTH: THE SOCIAL MOVEMENT AS AN EDUCATIONAL SPACE." Cadernos de Pesquisa 49, no. 174 (December 2019): 290–315. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/198053146754.
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Abstract This study aims to understand how individuals, in the course of their life histories, and mainly through experiential learning processes, build knowledge through the participation in a social movement. To this end, a qualitative research was conducted, using semi-structured interviews, to obtain life narratives from six participants of a Brazilian movement that brings together young people across the country: the Levante Popular da Juventude [Popular Youth Uprising]. The research allows us to understand how the educational experience lived in social movements favors the emancipation of individuals who experience it and lead to an awareness about participatory citizenship in face of local and global realities.
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Biel, Kiki, Arjan W. Braam, and Joanna Wojtkowiak. "Ritualizing Abortion: A Qualitative Study on Ritual and Its Meanings in The Netherlands." Religions 13, no. 7 (June 25, 2022): 592. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rel13070592.
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The present study investigates ritualizing abortion in the Netherlands. Explorative, qualitative research was conducted with semi-structured interviews (n = 13) with women who looked for counseling and 43 online personal stories about the abortion from the website of a national care and expertise center. The results reveal three main categories of ritualizing: (1) creating and using symbols privately and online, (2) remembering or honoring the experience and (3) embodied ritualizing. The data reveal that respondents find meaning in the ritualizing through sharing the experience with others, expressing various feelings through symbolic and ritual forms, fostering a connection with the child-to-be, showing respect, seeking closure and transforming the experience in a meaningful way. This research reveals types of ritualizing practices in relation to a meaningful life event such as abortion. For a specific group of women experiencing decision difficulty or existential concerns in relation to the abortion, ritualizing might be an interesting tool to be incorporated into post-abortion care practices.
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Khatib, Mohammad, and Salam Hadid. "Developing Cultural Competence as Part of Nursing Studies: Language, Customs and Health Issues." International Journal of Studies in Nursing 4, no. 1 (January 7, 2019): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.20849/ijsn.v4i1.549.
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Introduction: Developing nurses' cultural competence begins with their basic training, and requires them to participate in an array of activities which raise their awareness and stimulate their interest, desire and curiosity to know about different cultures. The aim of this work is to evaluate a cultural competence teaching model for nursing students. Method: A qualitative and quantitative evaluation was done using a semi-structured questionnaire completed by 155 students. Results: An improvement in cultural awareness, knowledge and attitudes among students as well as their willingness to recognize the other's difference was noted. The qualitative evaluation raised 3 themes: attitude change, cultural intelligence improvement and exploring cultural similarities. Conclusions: Developing nurses' cultural competence needs to be part of their basic training and based on cultural knowledge and experiential learning methods as well as providing them the opportunity to be exposed to different cultures.
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Keshav Raj Dhakal. "Teaching Current Events Insecondary Level Social Studies Classroom in Nepal." Interdisciplinary Research in Education 6, no. 2 (December 31, 2021): 89–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ire.v6i2.43541.
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The purpose of the study was to explore how social studies teachers follow the current events in social studies classroom. The study used phenomenological approach of qualitative research design. In this study, semi structured interview technique was used as qualitative research method was utilized as a means of data collection. For this purpose, interviews were held with 10 social studies teachers in the study group. The interview were recorded on an audio recorder to avoid data loss and then after transcribed. The primary mode of analysis is the development of categories or themes from the raw data. The themes were divided into eight groups and analysis was made through the interpretative method. The results showed that all social studies teachers followed current events in their classroom.It has become necessary to prompt the more active participation of students in the classroom to take advantage of current events to make the social studies lesson more interesting and fun.
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Uygun, Kamil, and Ahmet Durmaz. "Opinions of Social Studies Teacher Candidates About Smoking Addiction." Open Journal for Educational Research 5, no. 1 (April 21, 2021): 25–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojer.0501.03025u.
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The aim of this study is to examine the opinions of social studies teacher candidates about smoking addiction. For the purpose of the study, phenomenological research design, which is one of the designs of qualitative research method, was used. The study group consisted of 20 volunteer teacher candidates (10 male and 10 female) who have been studying at Usak University Faculty of Education in the 2019-2020 academic year and who have been smoking for the last year. Data were collected with a semi-structured interview form. The interview form, which is a data collection tool, was prepared based on the opinions of three experts. 6 open-ended questions were asked to the participants according to expert opinions. The data was analyzed by content analysis.
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Diefenbach, Thomas. "Are case studies more than sophisticated storytelling?: Methodological problems of qualitative empirical research mainly based on semi-structured interviews." Quality & Quantity 43, no. 6 (April 2, 2008): 875–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11135-008-9164-0.
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Ghares, Mariem, Adeline Gilson, and Adama Ndiaye. "Defensive reactions and strategies for managing paradoxes of identity: three contrasting case studies." Journal of Organizational Change Management 35, no. 1 (October 20, 2021): 59–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jocm-12-2020-0390.
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PurposeIn fact, this research seeks to understand, on the one hand, the nature of defensive reactions and, on the other hand, the strategies mobilised by actors to deal with paradoxes of identity.Design/methodology/approachThe authors mobilise a qualitative methodology based on three contrasting longitudinal case studies, several sequences of non-participant observations, semi-structured interviews and secondary data.FindingsThe results show, on the one hand, close professional identities despite different organisations and, on the other hand, different reactions and strategies for managing paradoxes of identity despite the proximity of professional identities.Originality/valueBeyond the singularity of the paradoxes of identity studied, the research invites the authors to develop spaces for discussion.
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Warehime, Shane, Danae Dinkel, Abby Bjornsen-Ramig, and Ashley Blount. "A Qualitative Exploration of Former College Student-Athletes’ Wellness." Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research 75, no. 1 (October 1, 2017): 23–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/pcssr-2017-0018.
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AbstractCollege student-athletes (SAs) may experience difficulties while transitioning from college, which could reduce their overall wellness. However, it is essential to understand positive transition experiences and outcomes, as this can guide future research and intervention efforts. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that led to higher levels of wellness in former SAs. Semi-structured interviews guided by the Indivisible Self Model were completed with former SAs (n = 12). Overall, participants displayed high levels of wellness - most prominently in terms of work and exercise. Many SAs perceived their current wellness was equal, if not better compared to when they were SAs. These results illustrate examples of successful transitions of former SAs, which can guide future research and interventions.
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Hale, Rachel. "Good Intentions: Women’s Narratives of Post-Release Anticipatory Desistance in the Context of Historical and Contemporary Disadvantage and Trauma." Feminist Criminology 15, no. 5 (May 27, 2020): 519–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557085120923403.
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Desistance theorizing has concentrated on the male experience resulting in relatively less knowledge about how criminalized women negotiate nonoffending, particularly from a qualitative perspective. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with eight formerly incarcerated women in Victoria, Australia, this research explores the anticipation of desistance in the context of experiences preceding and following incarceration. The findings highlight how individual-level intentions to cease offending can be eclipsed by historical and ongoing disadvantage and trauma. In emphasizing the gendered socio-structural barriers affecting women’s desistance efforts, this article contributes to a small, yet important, emerging discourse—a form of critical feminist desistance.
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Pedroso, John Erwin Prado. "Students’ Views from Webinars: A Qualitative Study." International Journal of Arts and Humanities Studies 1, no. 1 (October 25, 2021): 36–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.32996/ijahs.2021.1.1.6.
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This research study aimed to describe the lessons which students learned from joining webinars. This utilized qualitative- narrative analysis methodology and involved six informants through purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions using semi-structured interviews and written reflection based on Gibb's reflective model were employed to gather data. The data were transcribed, analyzed, compared, and rigidly categorized into different themes to provide a backbone of the narratives. Lessons that students learned from joining webinars were 1. Simple, yet deep descriptions, 2. Humble, yet genuine feelings, 3. Objective, yet, heartfelt evaluation, 4. Patchy, yet holistic analysis, 5. Innovative, yet personal conclusions, and, 6. Firm, yet purposeful actions. The findings of this study have significant implications on social studies teachers, curriculum planners, and school policymakers in considering the importance of webinars in teaching and learning in the new normal.
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Selim, Nadia. "Adolescent Non-Arab Muslims Learning Arabic in Australian Islamic Schools: Expectations, Experiences, and Implications." Religions 14, no. 1 (January 4, 2023): 71. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rel14010071.
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Recent research into Arabic learning at Australian Islamic schools presented evidence of non-Arab Muslim learners’ dissatisfaction with Arabic learning. This article explores the Arabic learning experiences of non-Arab Muslim learners of Arabic (a-MLA) at Australian Islamic schools (AIS). This research gave voice to students and used a basic interpretive qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were triangulated using supplementary classroom observations. The data presented draw from the analysis of 40 participants’ interviews. Findings suggest that students expected learning to yield the acquisition of all language macro-skills and a capacity to read with comprehension, but that experiences and outcomes fell short of expectations. This led to disengagement, disruptions, and overall disillusionment and attrition in senior secondary. Students revealed a general dissatisfaction with the way programs were structured and with core aspects of their learning experience. Repetitive lessons focused on reading, translating and grammar study were connected to disruptions. The motivational implications of these negative learning experiences are discussed.
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Costa, Beth M., Lesley Hall, and Jan Stewart. "Qualitative Exploration of the Nature of Grief-Related Beliefs and Expectations." OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying 55, no. 1 (August 2007): 27–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/cl20-02g6-607r-8561.
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Societal expectations of grief impact the experience of bereavement. The congruence of societal expectations with current scientific understanding of grief is unknown. Therefore two qualitative studies explored community perceptions of grief. In study one, three small focus groups ( N = 9) examined grief-related expectations associated with hypothetical scenarios of bereavement. In study two, the impact of grief-related perceptions on the lived experience of bereavement for 11 individuals was explored through semi-structured interviews. Across both studies, elements of a traditional stage model view of grief were evident, with participants viewing emotional expression of grief as important. An avoidant coping style in the bereaved was considered problematic. Findings of study two suggested that grief-related beliefs may impact the bereavement experience via appraisal of the grief response and willingness to support bereaved individuals. The studies suggested that stage model assumptions in the beliefs of the general population persist, although there was a recognition of diversity in the grief response.
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Campbell-Voytal, Kimberly D., Kendra L. Schwartz, Hiam Hamade, Florence J. Dallo, and Anne Victoria Neale. "Attitudes towards health research participation: a qualitative study of US Arabs and Chaldeans." Family Practice 36, no. 3 (September 17, 2018): 325–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmy071.
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Abstract Background The Arab Muslim and Chaldean Christian American community is unified by language but culturally diverse. Researchers are challenged to engage the Arab/Chaldean community to meet immigrant health needs. Arabs/Chaldeans are identified as white in clinical data sets making it difficult to identify health behaviours and patterns unique to the community. Objectives To explore the views of members of the Arab/Chaldean community, including researchers and the lay public, regarding health research participation and the role of clinicians, researchers and community leaders in the research process. Methods A qualitative study of Arab and Chaldean adults and researchers conducted in a US community with a large Arab/Chaldean population. Five semi-structured focus group discussions were triangulated with five in-depth semi-structured interviews with Arab or Chaldean primary care researchers. Responses were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were coded and thematically analysed, and findings confirmed with community representatives. Results Three themes were identified: (i) research expectations: risks and benefits; (ii) health care environment: clinicians as recruiters and (iii) research participations: risks and benefits. Themes captured concerns with social relationships, reputation or trust and the cost and benefit of research participation. In the Arab/Chaldean community, institutional and political fears and distrust are amplified. Respect for physicians, teachers and faith leaders connected with or recruiting for studies enhances likelihood of research participation. Conclusion Clinical researchers should address the cultural and immigration histories of Arab/Chaldean research participants. Studies that maximize trust will minimize participation bias and lay the groundwork for improved health. Institutional, sociocultural and personal factors require a pre-study phase to engage and educate participants.
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Eliasson, Kristina, Peter Palm, Catarina Nordander, Gunilla Dahlgren, Charlotte Lewis, Therese Hellman, Magnus Svartengren, and Teresia Nyman. "Study Protocol for a Qualitative Research Project Exploring an Occupational Health Surveillance Model for Workers Exposed to Hand-Intensive Work." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17 (September 2, 2020): 6400. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17176400.
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The objective of this study protocol is to describe the development of a process model for occupational health surveillance for workers exposed to hand-intensive work (the HIW-model), and to describe the studies that will explore the model. The studies are designed to: (1) explore stakeholders’ experiences of the model, and (2) explore if, and how, the model affects actions for reduction of exposure to hand-intensive work. The study protocol presents a research project that is described as two studies. The first study will explore company representatives’ and ergonomists’ experiences of the execution of the HIW-model and its various components concerning feasibility and values. Semi-structured interviews will constitute the data source. The second study will explore whether the execution of the HIW-model leads to work environmental changes, such as actions for reduction of exposure to hand-intensive work, and whether these potential actions are based on the ergonomist’s feedback of the exposure assessment and the medical health checks. A mixed method approach will be applied, in which the data sources will be comprised of semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and documents. The project is expected to generate knowledge regarding the values of the HIW-model. The project is anticipated to shed light on factors that facilitate or impede execution of the model from the different stakeholders’ perspectives; the employer’s as having the legal responsibility for the work environment, and the occupational health service consultants’, being the work environment experts supporting the employers.
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Tavares, Ana, Carla Crespo, and Maria Teresa Ribeiro. "What Does it Mean to be a Targeted Parent? Parents’ Experiences in the Context of Parental Alienation." Journal of Child and Family Studies 30, no. 5 (February 12, 2021): 1370–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-01914-6.
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AbstractThe term parental alienation refers to the negative influence of one parent over a child’s perception of the other parent (targeted parent). The aim of this research was to gain further understanding of targeted parents’ experience of parental alienation from their own perspectives. For this qualitative study, a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with eight participants aged between 33 and 51 years was conducted. The data from individual semi-structured interviews enabled the identification of four main themes: perception of personal impact, coping strategies, family relationships and support network. Parents identified a serious impairment of their physical and emotional well-being and mainly identified emotion-focused coping strategies to deal with this adverse ongoing situation. Furthermore, they reported changes in key relationships, with emphasis on difficulties in family and social contexts. The contribution of the findings to research and interventions with parents and families experiencing parental alienation are discussed.
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Sok, Saran, Foster Gondwe, and Liang Wei. "Implementation of Teaching Practicum for Primary School Teachers: China, Cambodia and Malawi Case Studies." African Journal of Teacher Education 11, no. 1 (July 19, 2022): 190–217. http://dx.doi.org/10.21083/ajote.v11i1.6892.
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This paper reports findings of a qualitative study that compared the implementation of teaching practicum for primary school teachers in China, Cambodia and Malawi. The study used semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Data sources included policy documents, interviews and literature. The systems theory was employed to make explicit the implementation of teaching practicum, including processes and challenges. Findings show different approaches of teaching practicum in the three countries determined by different environmental expectations, all emphasizing providing student teachers with diverse learning experiences. The study also sheds light on some of the challenges of teaching practicum. These findings underpin the importance of local school authorities in ensuring effective teaching practicum.
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Sousa, Joana Pereira, Cláudia Oliveira, and Miguel Pais-Vieira. "Symptom perception management education improves self-care in patients with heart failure." Work 69, no. 2 (June 24, 2021): 465–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-213491.
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BACKGROUND: Patients with heart failure often have difficulty recognizing signs and symptoms of the disease, which delays seeking help, and therefore interferes with patient engagement and self-care management. Early detection of these symptoms could lead to care-seeking and avoid hospitalizations. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to design a complex intervention through a systematic literature review and qualitative study. METHODS: Our design followed the Medical Research Council’s recommendations. To design a complex intervention, we combined a systematic literature review on education, symptom recognition, and self-care management in patients with heart failure, and semi-structured interviews with cardiology healthcare providers and patients with heart failure admitted to a cardiology ward. RESULTS: The systematic literature review identified 582 studies published between 2005 and 2014, of which four were included in the final review. These suggested that patient education focused on symptom recognition, combined with reinforcements, led to better self-care behaviors. Additionally, content analysis of semi-structured interviews revealed three themes: health management, behavior management, and support received. CONCLUSIONS: Combining the findings of the literature review and the themes that emerged from the semi-structured interviews, we proposed the development and implementation of a complex intervention on symptom perception and fluid management.
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Ezer, Feyzullah, and Selda Aksüt. "Opinions of Graduate Students of Social Studies Education About Qualitative Research Method." International Education Studies 14, no. 3 (February 20, 2021): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v14n3p15.
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The purpose of the study is to determine the opinions of graduate students from social studies education regarding the qualitative research method. The study was conducted in accordance with the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research designs. The sample group of the study was composed of 25 postgraduate students including 11 females and 14 males studying in the Department of Social Studies Education in Division of Turkish Language and Social Sciences Education of Educational Sciences Institute, in Firat University in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. The sample group was determined with criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The data of the study were obtained through interview method by using semi-structured interview form. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data obtained in the study and the qualitative data analysis program was employed to assess the data. It was determined as a result of the study that the graduate students expressed the qualitative research method as sensitivity to the natural environment, in-depth examination of a social phenomenon, and revealing perception and experiences. Since the qualitative research experience positively affect the knowledge and skills of the graduate students towards the study, they should be included more in the research environment and process. In addition, during the qualitative research process, graduate students should be encouraged and directed to academic activities.
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Lanier, Christina, and Kristen E. DeVall. "How’d You Do It? Applying Structural Ritualization Theory to Drug Treatment Courts." Journal of Drug Issues 47, no. 2 (January 9, 2017): 289–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022042616687119.
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A wealth of studies have been conducted on drug treatment courts (DTCs) over the past two decades. However, relatively few studies have employed qualitative research methods, and even fewer are grounded in social science theory. Using structural ritualization theory (SRT), this research provides a theoretical framework for understanding specifically how DTC programs effect change in the lives of participants and the influence of DTC organizational structure on this process using qualitative methods. Data for this study were collected from semi-structured interviews with 23 DTC graduates previously enrolled in either Kalamazoo or Van Buren County DTC, both of which are located in southwest Michigan. Findings reveal support for SRT as a useful approach identifying the mechanisms of change within the DTC program that contribute to participant success.
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Alyan, Abedrabu A. Abu. "Thesis Writing Challenges Facing Palestinian EFL Master’s Students: A Qualitative Case Study." International Journal of English Language Teaching 10, no. 5 (February 15, 2022): 38–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ijelt.13/vol10n53849.
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This study probed challenges of writing thesis among Palestinian English as a foreign language (EFL) master’s students (MA). A qualitative case study was employed, and the data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. The participants were eighteen MA students and ten supervisors from the department of English at the Islamic University of Gaza. The main findings identified in the study included, among others, selecting an appropriate research topic, limited research and methodology training, linguistic and academic writing inadequacies, insufficient feedback from supervisors and course instructors, and limited resources and online digital materials. To minimize these challenges and empower MA students, the study offered some recommendations and suggestions for further future studies.
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ŞAHİN, Ayşe, Müzeyyen SÜMER, Bedia TARSUSLU, and Suat TUNCAY. "GIFTED AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK." Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, March 27, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1220375.
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The purpose of this research is to examine the perceptions of gifted and typically developing students regarding the COVID-19 epidemic through metaphors. In the study, in which phenomenology, one of the qualitative research methods, was used, the data were obtained by demographic information form and semi-structured interview form. A total of 130 students, 69 of whom are typically developing and 61 gifted, who are 5-8th grade students between the ages of 10-14, were studied in the city center of Amasya. The students' “COVID-19 epidemic is like …….. Because ………………..” when their answers to open-ended sentence completion are examined; the first three metaphors most frequently used by gifted students regarding COVID-19 are in the category of limiting and/or changing habits (f=18), fatal (f=15), and contagious and/or chronic (f=11). When we look at the metaphors of the students with typical development regarding COVID-19, the first three categories are limiting and/or changing habits (f=17), fatal (f=13), and preventable and/or temporary (f=12) categories. As a result of the research, it was found that both groups used metaphors that they were generally negatively affected by the epidemic process, and discussions and suggestions were made through literature studies.
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Lasco, Gideon D., Jose Eduardo DL Duya, Josephine H. Sanchez, and Antonio L. Dans. "Before and After the Sin Tax Law: Perceived Changes in Tertiary Government Hospitals by Inpatients and Healthcare Workers." Acta Medica Philippina 53, no. 1 (February 28, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.47895/amp.v53i1.241.
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Background. The implementation of the “Sin Tax Law” (RA 10351) in 2013 has increased revenues for healthcare in the Philippines. What changes have taken place in government hospitals since the passage of the law? This qualitative study sought to answer this question by presenting perspectives from patients, doctors, and nurses.
Methods. Four focus group discussions (FGDs) and eight semi-structured interviews (SSIs) were conducted among patients, doctors, and nurses in two tertiary government hospitals in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Results. Significant changes noted by study participants over the past several years included increased financial assistance for patients as well as improvements in health services and continuity of care. However, their narratives underscored shortcomings in human resources and facilities, raising questions of ‘absorptive capacity’.
Conclusion. Given that the Sin Tax Law was the main policy intervention to which the changes reported by study participants can be attributed, the study provides a strong case for a continuation - if not expansion - of the Law, with the recommendation that increased health revenue should also translate to greater support for healthcare workers and enhanced health facilities. As these insights may be overlooked by traditional metrics, the study also recommends that policymakers consider qualitative studies in evaluating the efficacy of health care reforms.
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Amer, Adel Abou, Diana Mohamad, and Ruhizal Roosli. "THE IMPACT OF GREEN ENERGY & WATER PRACTICES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: A CASE STUDY OF 5-STAR HOTELS IN HURGHADA AND MECCA." PLANNING MALAYSIA 21 (August 31, 2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.21837/pm.v21i28.1335.
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This present study examined whether 5-star hotels in Hurghada, Egypt, and Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) implement green energy and water practices and how they perceive the development of tourism in relation to the adoption of green practices. A qualitative research method was used to examine hotels in Hurghada and Mecca only. The target population of hotel managers, owners, and heads of departments was selected using purposive sampling. The sample size was limited to 10 respondents. The tools and techniques used were focus group discussions (FGDs) and semi-structured interviews (SSIs). The findings indicate that 5-star hotels in Hurghada and Mecca have provided their staff with multiple different training on green practices, displayed signboards, decreased the use of electrical equipment, and transitioned to solar-powered energy systems. They have also installed electricity-saving air conditioning units in their rooms, covered air conditioners, and set the temperature of air conditioners to ambient temperature. Their gardens are cultivated with plants that do not consume water and are watered, if necessary, only at sunset. They also ration their use of water. Guests are also provided with luxury products that are environmentally friendly and do not use plastic packaging. Awareness was found to be the most important factor for the only in hotels but in general.
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Wood, Elizabeth A., Karina E. Wilson, and K. D. Jacobs. "Exploring the differences between men’s and women’s perceptions of gender-based violence in rural Tajikistan: a qualitative study." BMC Women's Health 21, no. 1 (March 4, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01227-2.
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Abstract Background Most women living in rural provinces of Tajikistan, specifically Khatlon, experience little to no opportunities for education and economic growth, making them vulnerable to gender-based violence (GBV). Unfortunately due to social norms that are bolstered by a patriarchal society, GBV has become tolerated and even normalized in rural areas. This study looks to investigate the differences in perceptions of violence as it relates to empowerment among men and women in rural Tajikistan. Methods Data collection was done through participatory workshops and semi-structured interviews (SSI) that were led by Extension Home Economists, which lectured on gender, violence, and empowerment. Community Empowerment Drawings is a novel tool that has been used to further gather sensitive information that was not previously discussed. During this process, participant groups were asked to draw their perception of empowered versus disempowered women, later explaining the different characteristics and traits of both. Random participants across both genders were later contacted for a SSI to triangulate the data from the participatory workshops. This qualitative study implemented qualitative content analysis to explore the data inductively. Analysis of the drawings and transcripts from the workshops and SSIs included two researchers coding through an iterative process. Themes were stratified by men’s and women’s perceptions and codebooks were compared to ensure consensus. Results Men and women from 12 villages participated in the Community Empowerment Drawings within each workshop, with 234 participants total. Results were stratified into two categories which were later broken down into notable themes: education, employment, decision-making, marital status, relationship wellness and respect, violence, mental health, and substance abuse. Major findings illustrated how disempowered women were perceived to have more exposure to men who experience alcohol abuse. This study found that differences in perceptions of empowerment between men and women remain—with men still holding onto the traditional power structure within a household and women challenging gender roles and mobility. Conclusion Future studies may find engaging communities through drawings will yield more information regarding sensitive topics rather than traditional instruments. More support and advocacy are needed in areas of mental, neurological, and substance abuse disorders throughout rural Tajikistan.
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BOŞNAK, Büke. "SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS IN CIVIL SOCIETY STUDIES: NOTES FROM THE FIELD." Pamukkale University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, July 29, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.30794/pausbed.1116964.
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This article examines the details and limitations of the semi-structured interviews as one of the important methodological tools in civil society and qualitative studies. Through the semi-structured interview method, researchers have access to data that provides in-depth explanations about various aspects of the experiences, opinions, emotions, and motivations of the individuals who are the research subjects, which may be challenging to obtain with other methods. The study details different types of semi-structured interviews and presents examples from civil society studies in Turkey. Based on the analysis of the existing literature and the author's field study experiences, the article discusses fundamental issues such as positionality and reflexivity, establishing rapport and access to participants, ethical issues and interaction, and the difficulties in each stage of the knowledge production process. The study emphasizes that semi-structured interviews are an important methodology, and presents theoretical and practical recommendations for researchers.
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Punjani, Neelam, Elisavet Papathanassoglou, Kathleen Hegadoren, Zubia Mumtaz, Saima Hirani, and Margot Jackson. "Using Timeline Methodology to Facilitate Qualitative Interviews to Explore Sexuality Experiences of Female Pakistani-Descent Immigrant Adolescents." Qualitative Report, May 8, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2023.5822.
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In qualitative research, there is a growing interest in understanding the use of timelines in combination with other qualitative methods. In this paper, we will address how the creation of timelines facilitated and informed the process of semi-structured interviews. We used an interpretive descriptive qualitative study to understand the perceptions and experiences of developing sexuality among female adolescents of Pakistani descent, and timelines were used as a part of the semi-structured interview process. Timelines were created in a participatory way in which girls were asked to recount significant events related to their sexuality. We found that the methodological combinations within qualitative research such as semi-structured interviews and timelines have the potential to advance knowledge regarding the experience of immigrant female adolescents’ sexuality. Using the timeline strategy to collect data helped in building rapport with the participants, allowed the participants to become active partners and navigate the process, and helped them to think about future resolutions through reflection.
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Hui, Leow, Siti Hajar Halili, and Rafiza binti Abudal Razak. "Piloting A Qualitative Interview for Malaysia Primary School Active Learning Needs Analysis Regarding Learner Control Experiences." Qualitative Report, August 1, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5464.
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This paper describes a holistic process of a pilot test to determine the trustworthiness of semi-structured interview questions to be used in the qualitative investigation of Malaysia primary school active learning needs analysis, by focusing on the learner control peculiarity in the context. The researchers carried out the pilot test based on a sequential cycle of determining, assessment, adjustment, revisiting, and reflection. The researchers generated semi-structured interview questions mainly based on Hutchinson and Waters’s (1987) framework for analysis of learning needs. The researchers tested the semi-structured interview questions on two teacher and two pupil participants mirroring the intended subjects in the field. The pilot test allows the researchers to practice beforehand the semi-structured interview techniques and provides valuable insights for the researchers to modify and improve the interview questions. Finally, this paper reports the modification or refinement made to the interview questions, which proves that the questions are readied to be used in future study. This paper also provides methodological insights for other researchers, who may also undertake qualitative interview methods in active learning studies.