It feels like sending your children into the lions’ den” – A qualitative investigation into parental attitudes towards ASD inclusion, and the impact of mainstream education on their

Abstract Purpose Capability wellbeing measures, such as the ICECAP measures, have been proposed for use in economic evaluations to capture broader outcomes of health and care interventions. The ICECAP measures have been developed to reflect capabilities at different stages of life. Some patient groups include patients of different ages and at different stages of life, so it is not always apparent which ICECAP measure is most relevant. This study explores the impact of age and life stage on completion, where both ICECAP-A and ICECAP-O were completed by the same patient. Methods A think-aloud study, and an associated semi-structured interview were conducted with people receiving kidney care as a renal outpatient, kidney transplant outpatient, or through receiving facility-based haemodialysis. Qualitative analysis focused on (1) differences in responses across measures by individuals, where attributes had conceptual overlap, (2) key factors in self-reported capability levels, and (3) measure preference. Results Thirty participants were included in the study, with a mix of older and younger adults. Attributes with similar wording across measures produced similar responses compared to attributes where wording differed. Age and health were key factors for self-reported capability levels. ICECAP-A was slightly preferred overall, including by older adults. Conclusion This study suggests use of ICECAP-A in patients with certain chronic health conditions that include a mix of adults across the life course. This study highlights the importance of considering the stage of life when using capability measures and in economic evaluations of health and care interventions more generally.

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The impact of low- and moderate-wealth homeownership on parental attitudes and behavior: Evidence from the community advantage panel

Children and Youth Services Review ◽

10.1016/j.childyouth.2008.05.005 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 23-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Michal Grinstein-Weiss ◽

Johanna K.P. Greeson ◽

Yeong H. Yeo ◽

Susanna S. Birdsong ◽

Mathieu R. Despard ◽

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Keyword(s):

Parental Attitudes ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

The Impact

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Is Overtourism Overused? Understanding the Impact of Tourism in a City Context

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su10124384 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 4384 ◽

Cited By ~ 145

Author(s):

Ko Koens ◽

Albert Postma ◽

Bernadett Papp

Keyword(s):

Historical Context ◽

Popular Media ◽

Current Paper ◽

Qualitative Investigation ◽

Tourism Impacts ◽

European Cities ◽

To Come ◽

The Impact

In less than two years, the concept of overtourism has come to prominence as one of the most discussed issues with regards to tourism in popular media and, increasingly, academia. In spite of its popularity, the term is still not clearly delineated and remains open to multiple interpretations. The current paper aims to provide more clarity with regard to what overtourism entails by placing the concept in a historical context and presenting results from a qualitative investigation among 80 stakeholders in 13 European cities. Results highlight that overtourism describes an issue that is multidimensional and complex. Not only are the issues caused by tourism and nontourism stakeholders, but they should also be viewed in the context of wider societal and city developments. The article concludes by arguing that while the debate on overtourism has drawn attention again to the old problem of managing negative tourism impacts, it is not well conceptualized. Seven overtourism myths are identified that may inhibit a well-rounded understanding of the concept. To further a contextualized understanding of overtourism, the paper calls for researchers from other disciplines to engage with the topic to come to new insights.

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The Impact of Learning Kurdish ‘Mother-Tongue’ in London on Mainstream Education

UKH Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.25079/ukhjss.v5n1y2021.pp73-81 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 73-81

Author(s):

Sheelan Shakir Kadir

Keyword(s):

Mother Tongue ◽

Vital Role ◽

Mixed Method Research ◽

Number Of Children ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Diverse Backgrounds ◽

Mainstream Education ◽

Supplementary Schools ◽

Historical Issues ◽

The Impact

This study investigates the impact of a group of Kurdish children learning their mother-tongue, in two Kurdish Saturday schools in North London, and particularly the impact on the children’s integration into mainstream schooling. There are some historical issues surrounding ethnic minority children’s education that have been labelled as problematic towards their educational achievements in the United Kingdom. The responsibility of teaching the mother-tongue to those children takes place formally in supplementary or Saturday schools in their community rather than in mainstream schools. Many researches have revealed that learning their mother tongue is beneficial for children in general. In particular, this research focuses on the impacts on Kurdish children in mainstream education, since the number of children from diverse backgrounds is increasing, including the number of children from the Kurdish community. Mixed method research has been undertaken to examine this issue, including a semi- structured questionnaire and group interview used to collect data, as this research depended on students’ as well as parents’ views in integrating their child in some state schools. The findings revealed that learning the mother-tongue is beneficial for children from diverse backgrounds and that supplementary schools play a vital role in learning the mother-tongue on children’s attitude in mainstream education.

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Impact, Reaction, and Learning From Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis

Cases on Small Business Economics and Development During Economic Crises - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-7657-1.ch002 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 27-51

Author(s):

Saptarshi Dhar ◽

Tahira Farzana ◽

Sabiha Saju Ibne Abedin

Keyword(s):

Small Businesses ◽

Small Scale ◽

Business Sector ◽

Qualitative Investigation ◽

Subsequent Response ◽

Service Areas ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Response Measures ◽

Key Driver ◽

The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has created devastating consequences for all businesses globally, including the small businesses in Bangladesh. The small business sector in Bangladesh is a key driver of its economic growth and has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic due to its pre-existing vulnerabilities and lower resilience to crisis. This chapter investigates the impact of COVID-19 on small-scale businesses, their subsequent response measures, and learning experiences that have created a route to resilience. A qualitative investigation on six small-scale enterprises across manufacturing and service areas was included in the study. The cases covered fashion and clothing and organic food and beverage businesses. The findings of the study suggest that the impacts of the pandemic are primarily financial, operational and supply chain, and logistical in nature. The policymakers need to take urgent measures to ensure the sustainability of this sector amid the ongoing pandemic.

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Feasibility of an Online, Interactive Body Mass Index Parental Notification Letter (e-BMI)

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/1059840520930071 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 105984052093007

Author(s):

Alicia M. Hoke ◽

Jennifer M. Poger ◽

Erik B. Lehman ◽

Jennifer L. Kraschnewski

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Parental Attitudes ◽

School Setting ◽

Additional Research ◽

Parental Notification ◽

Web Based ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Pilot Investigation ◽

The Impact

School-based body mass index (BMI) screening is required in 50% of states with parent notification letters distributed among 11 of those states. Additional research is needed to effectively communicate screening results to parents. We conducted a pilot investigation of parent acceptability of an electronic, interactive BMI parental notification letter (e-BMI) along with the feasibility of implementing an e-BMI letter in the school setting. In addition, we assessed parental attitudes and practices regarding their child’s weight-related behaviors. Electronic letter distribution and parent receipt were consistent with traditional paper letter mailings; however, we did not observe any significant behavioral impacts with either letter format. Parents reported interest in wellness programming offered by the school, a potential opportunity for schools to engage families in healthful practices. Additional research is needed to understand the impact of e-BMI letters and accompanying web-based resources specifically for parents of students with overweight or obesity.

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On Entering First Grade: Note on Impact of Parents' Attitudes on Expectations of Their Children, an Israeli Case

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1983.56.2.367 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 56 (2) ◽

pp. 367-370 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Helen Strauss ◽

Harry Gottesdiener ◽

Rachel Fogel ◽

Drorith Tamari

Keyword(s):

Parental Attitudes ◽

First Grade ◽

Kindergarten Children ◽

Differential Impact ◽

Maternal Attitudes ◽

Attitude Scales ◽

School Attitude ◽

The Impact ◽

Perceptions Of School

The present study dealt with the impact of parental attitudes about school on the expectations of kindergarten children entering the first grade. 20 kindergarten children of middle to high socioeconomic status were given the Bar-Ilan Picture Test for Children which is a semi-projective interview probing children's perceptions of school and home. Parental attitudes were elicited by an inventory based on items from the school-attitude scales by Erhard and by Levy and Ashani. The outcomes showed that maternal attitudes had most impact on the expectations of the children, and the differential impact of parents' attitudes was in accordance with Parson's (1955) distinction between the expressive role of the mother and the instrumental role of the father.

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The impact of the “Stirrup Some Fun” therapeutic horseback riding program: A qualitative investigation

American Journal of Recreation Therapy ◽

10.5055/ajrt.2008.0012 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 19 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Steven Elliott, PhD ◽

Janet A. Funderburk, PhD, LRT/CTRS ◽

James M. Holland

Keyword(s):

Social Relationships ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Physical Disabilities ◽

Therapeutic Riding ◽

Horseback Riding ◽

Qualitative Investigation ◽

Therapeutic Horseback Riding ◽

The Social ◽

Perceived Impact ◽

The Impact

Therapeutic horseback riding is an intervention utilizing horses in the treatment of individuals with emotional, cognitive, and/or physical disabilities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived impact of a therapeutic riding program on children with mild to moderate physical and mental disabilities. Two groups of participants including five children (with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities) and at least one parent of each of the five children were interviewed to investigate the impact of the Stirrup Some Fun Therapeutic Riding Program (SSF TRP). Qualitative data analysis procedures were used to explore participants’ views and opinions of the SSF TRP. Several themes emerged from the interviews with the participants and their parents, including (a) enjoyment, (b) the child/animal connection, (c) social relationships with volunteers, (d) perceived physical benefits, and (e) the social and mental benefits of the program.

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