Trends in assertion training research and practice: A content analysis of the published literature

Using a sex-positive framework, we conducted a 61-year (1954–2015) content analysis of sexuality research featured in The Counseling Psychologist and the Journal of Counseling Psychology. We aimed to uncover (a) which human sexuality topics were published most, (b) whether the publications aligned with sex-positive, neutral, or negative discourse, (c) what methodologies were used, and (d) differences in how populations were investigated across racial groups. We used an integrative approach to the content analysis and human coding. Results highlighted in 188 articles meeting criteria, the largest focus (38%) was on sexual orientation, sexual identity, and sexual minorities; only 5% utilized a sex-positive perspective. Quantitative and conceptual articles were the most published methods, and publications disproportionately focused on non-Latino White populations. When people of color were included, the discourse was sex negative. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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Content Analysis of Conceptual Change Research and Practice in Science Education: From Localization to Globalization

Science Education Research and Practices in Taiwan ◽

10.1007/978-981-287-472-6_5 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 89-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mei-Hung Chiu ◽

Jing-Wen Lin ◽

Chin-Cheng Chou

Keyword(s):

Science Education ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Conceptual Change ◽

Research And Practice

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The FASB's Dissenting Opinions

Accounting Horizons ◽

10.2308/acch-51037 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 363-375 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Michael E. Bradbury ◽

Julie A. Harrison

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Due Process ◽

Accounting Standards ◽

Financial Accounting ◽

Financial Accounting Standards Board ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Before And After ◽

Over Time

SYNOPSIS This paper provides a commentary on the results of a content analysis of dissenting opinions in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards. During 1973 to 2009 the FASB issued 171 financial accounting standards. Half of these standards contained dissenting opinions. We identify and classify dissenting opinions based on whether the arguments are conceptual (conceptual framework-related or non-framework-related) or non-conceptual (e.g., scope, due process). We examine whether the types and frequencies of arguments change over time in response to the development of the FASB's conceptual framework and provide a commentary on the role of these opinions and the usefulness of analyzing them for research and practice. Our main finding from our analysis is that conceptual arguments are the most frequently used in the dissenting opinions, both before and after the introduction of the conceptual framework. However, of note is that many of the arguments raised, while conceptual in nature, are not from the conceptual framework. We suggest this indicates either a need for the conceptual framework language to be more widely used by the authors of dissenting opinions and/or the emergence of new conceptual arguments that may be relevant for future revisions of the conceptual framework.

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Suicide Content Published in Counseling Journals: A 21-Year Content Analysis to Inform Research and Practice

Journal of Mental Health Counseling ◽

10.17744/mehc.41.2.05 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 158-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Laura L. Gallo ◽

Regina R. Moro ◽

Lauren Moore

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Counselor Educators ◽

Mental Health Counseling ◽

Special Populations ◽

Health Counseling ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Attitudes Toward Suicide

This content analysis provides an overview of suicide articles published in 24 counseling journals between 1996 and 2016. A total of 78 articles were published, representing 0.74% of the total published literature within these journals. The Journal of Mental Health Counseling published the highest number of articles. In addition to the number of articles published during this 21-year period, the focus areas within suicide, the type of article (research or conceptual), and the type of research are identified. Results indicated the highest focus areas were in assessment, theory/attitudes toward suicide, and special populations. Implications such as increasing discussions of suicide, especially related to youth; incorporating theories of suicide into practice; and recommendations for counselor educators in teaching suicide are provided.

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Training: Research and Practice, by John Patrick. (1992). London: Academic Press. 585 pp., $64.00

Human Resource Development Quarterly ◽

10.1002/hrdq.3920050110 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 99-104

Author(s):

Karen L. Medsker

Keyword(s):

Academic Press ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Training Research

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A Content Analysis of Video Advertisements for Dietary Supplements in Japan

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9060742 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 742

Author(s):

Reina Iye ◽

Tsuyoshi Okuhara ◽

Hiroko Okada ◽

Rie Yokota ◽

Takahiro Kiuchi

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Dietary Supplements ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Future Research ◽

Lifestyle Behaviors ◽

Health Concerns ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Fat Reduction ◽

Health Related

Dietary supplements are widely advertised and the market is expanding worldwide. Research suggests that dietary supplement advertising may lead consumers to make inappropriate health-related decisions, to express behaviors such as overdosing, and to neglect healthy lifestyle behaviors. We conducted a content analysis of video advertisements for dietary supplements and described the content of advertisements with high numbers and frequent views. We analyzed 82 video advertisements on YouTube that promoted fat-reduction effects. We extracted 22 themes and classified them into 10 categories. The categories with the highest numbers of advertisements were “Exemption” (i.e., consuming the product frees the audience from refraining from binge eating) (20 ads, 24.4%) and “Health Concerns” (i.e., the product intake solves the health concerns of the audience) (19 ads, 23.2%). These advertisements may stimulate negative audience attitudes toward appropriate health behaviors. The category with the most frequent views was “Lifestyle” (i.e., adding product intake to a healthy lifestyle) (3,035,298 views). “Lifestyle” advertisements portray physical activity in a positive light and may promote appropriate health behaviors in the audience. We discuss the possible effects of the advertisements on audiences and consider issues for future research and practice.

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A Follow-Up Content Analysis of Aging Network Conference Proceedings: Aligning Research and Practice

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.207 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 63-64

Author(s):

Todd Becker ◽

Rajean Moone ◽

Joan Davitt

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Best Practices ◽

National Association ◽

System Reform ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Financial Exploitation ◽

Emerging Issues ◽

Services And Supports ◽

Aging Network

Abstract The federal government established a collective of agencies tasked with providing support and services to older adults and their caregivers known as the Aging Network. In order to effectively provide these services, the Aging Network must identify and disseminate current best practices. To this end, the Aging Network hosts three annual conferences: the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS), and the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD). This content analysis of key themes emerging from Aging Network conference abstracts (N = 2,392) from 2009 to 2019 expanded upon a similar study analyzing the preceding decade of conference materials (Moone & Cagle, 2011). Reflexivity, analyst triangulation, and confirmability and dependability audits were used to enhance trustworthiness. The most common themes included planning and program development (n = 260), general policy (n = 166), and long-term services and supports system reform (n = 162). Although some themes, such as consumer-directed support (n = 122) and advocacy (n = 111) were consistent with the original article (Moone & Cagle, 2011), others, such as managed care (n = 124) and financial exploitation (n = 50), demonstrated a societal shift in older adult supports and services. These results offer an additional effort towards disseminating current best practices and emerging issues to advance translation between research and practice. Researchers can use these results to better align their research agendas with the needs of the Aging Network for evidence-based interventions.

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