Rent Benefits and Tenants' Attitudes. The Batley Rent Rebate and Allowance Study

1976 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter F. Taylor-Gooby
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Simple Function ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis article discusses a study of the factors affecting rent rebate and allowance take-up carried out by Batley Community Development Project. The scope and limitations of an action-research approach in monitoring the impact of publicity, and the importance of attitudinal explanations of the take-up of means-tested benefits are discussed.The research shows that take-up is relatively low, especially in the case of private tenants, and little affected by experimental publicity. Take-up cannot be explained as a simple function of publicity initiatives. Complex attitudinal factors only disclosed in depth-interview affect the impact, relevance and credibility of campaigns. Such factors, and particularly stigma, are likely to limit the potential of publicity for raising the take-up of rent benefits.

scholarly journals Examining innovation as process: Action research in journalism studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Wagemans ◽  
Tamara Witschge
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Action Project ◽  
Experiential Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Innovation Processes

In this article, we discuss how ‘action research’ as an experiential research approach allows us to address challenges encountered in researching a converged and digital media landscape. We draw on our experiences as researchers, co-developers and marketeers in the European Union-funded Innovation Action project ‘INnovative Journalism: Enhanced Creativity Tools’ (INJECT) aimed at developing a technological tool for journalism. In this media innovation process, as in other media practices, longstanding delineations no longer hold, due to converging professional disciplines and blurring roles of users and producers. First, we discuss four features of innovation in the current ‘digital’ media landscape that come with specific methodological requirements: (a) the iterative nature of innovation; (b) converged practices, professions and roles; (c) the dispersed geographic nature of media production and innovation processes and (d) the impact of human and non-human actors. We suggest action research as a possible answer to these requirements of the digital media landscape. Drawing on our experiences in the INJECT project, we illustrate how adopting an action research approach provides insight into the non-linear, iterative and converged character of innovation processes by highlighting: (a) how innovation happens at various moments, in various places and by various people; (b) how perceptions and enactments of professions change over time and (c) how roles are (re)combined and expanded in such a way that clear delineation is not easy. Ultimately, we argue that experiencing convergence through action research enables us to do justice to the complexity of the current media landscape.

Radicalising Community Development within Social Work through Popular Education—A Participatory Action Research Project

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 2207-2225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Westoby ◽  
Athena Lathouras ◽  
Lynda Shevellar
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Popular Education ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Action Research Approach

AbstractThis article reports upon the efforts of three social work/social science academics in partnership with social and community practitioners, at radicalising community development (CD) within social work. The project was motivated by painful political events and processes unfolding around the world in 2017 and led to the design of a participatory action research approach with thirty-three practitioners. Engaging in several cycles of research (pre- and post questionnaires, observation, focus groups and interviews) and action learning (a popular education knowledge exchange day, a community of practice day and prototyping new projects) several new initiatives were implemented, including the formation of a new Popular Education Network. Reflections and discussion consider the implications of radicalising CD within social worker practice through combining education, organising and linking to progressive social movements. The article overall makes the case that popular education could be a crucial element in enabling the radicalisation of CD within social work.

Exploring the implementation of mindfulness approaches in an early years setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 1476718X2110527
Author(s):  
Stephanie Holt ◽  
Cathy Atkinson ◽  
Erica Douglas-Osborn
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
School Context ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Impact

Children as young as pre-school are experiencing difficulties related to stress, anxiety and inattention which could be supported through the use of mindfulness. However, there is very little research on how to effectively deliver mindfulness approaches within Early Years (EYs) practice. A year-long action research project was conducted with an EYs setting to explore how EYs practitioners can effectively deliver mindfulness, understanding their perceptions of the impact, facilitators and challenges to successful implementation. Findings revealed various facilitating factors including: developing effective and inclusive mindfulness approaches; reflecting on practice; working collaboratively and creating a supportive community. Challenges included issues related to the school context and delivery of mindful approaches. Findings revealed perceived benefits for the children, staff and the EYs setting. Implications for practice suggest it is feasible for school psychologists to support EYs settings to develop mindfulness practices using an action research approach. Future research and study limitations are discussed.

A collaborative action research project towards embedding ESD within the higher education curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 857-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisela Cebrián
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Action ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to present a collaborative action research project conducted at the University of Southampton with the aim to promote curriculum and professional development in education for sustainable development (ESD) and learn from everyday practices of academics. Design/methodology/approach An action research approach guided by participatory and emancipatory approaches was used. An interdisciplinary group of five academic staff members from different subject areas (education; archaeology; electronics and computer sciences; biology; and health sciences) was created with the aim to support the group’s critical reflection and action towards embedding ESD in their teaching practice. Findings The main outcomes of delivery of sustainability teaching achieved through the project and evidences of the impact of the facilitator role are outlined. The facilitator role has enabled reflection and action, together with the identification of specific needs of academics and the factors influencing their engagement and action. Originality/value This research demonstrates the potential of using action research to rethink current practice in embedding ESD and to lead to new practices and actions of communities of practice. The facilitator role and second-order action research can contribute to better decision-making of sustainability as it questions practice, current assumptions and worldviews.

Harnessing Interagency Collaboration in Inter-Organizational Systems Development

2012 ◽  
pp. 236-250
Author(s):  
Thayanan Phuaphanthong ◽  
Tung Bui ◽  
Somnuk Keretho
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
System Development ◽  
Interagency Collaboration ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Organizational System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Action Research Approach

In spite of the increasing need for building interagency systems, the literature on effective inter-organizational collaboration is practically inexistent, both from the methodological and practical perspectives. Using an action research approach, this paper reports the findings of a four-year long action research that seeks to identify critical success factors for establishing and maintaining interagency collaboration in a large-scale inter-organizational system development project. The findings were drawn from direct experiences during the implementation of the cross-border internet-based system for trade and transport facilitation in Thailand, which required an involvement of more than 40 governmental and business stakeholders. This paper suggests a stepwise approach for the establishment and maintenance of interagency collaboration, and derives methodological and practical implications from this large-scale experience.

The effectiveness of using crowdsourcing for improving information services: an action research approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Saif Said Al-Aufi ◽  
Nabhan Al-Harrasi ◽  
Azhar Al-Abri
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Status ◽  
Social Media Platforms

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to identify the status of using crowdsourcing to develop information services through the Twitter platform and to determine the factors affecting such usage.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative action research approach was employed to achieve the objectives of the study and to provide answers to the research questions. The effectiveness of using crowdsourcing technique for improving information services has been explored through five procedural stages: diagnostics, action planning, action taking, evaluation and determined learning. Three tools were used to collect data: open interviews, content analysis of the sampled accounts on Twitter and users' perceptions regarding information services.FindingsThe results of the study revealed that crowdsourcing was not used in the development of information services per se, but it has been used for other purposes. The results also revealed that several factors influenced the adoption of using crowdsourcing to develop information services, including factors related to the institutional trust in crowds' capabilities, the nature of service and type of the needed development, and finally, the platform used to conduct crowdsourcing. The results of the action research proved that using crowdsourcing to develop information services could be effective.Practical implicationsThe study suggests a model that can be used to test changes implemented in organizations, especially regarding adoption of crowdsourcing as a framework to achieve the objectives of the institution, particularly in the planning processes.Originality/valueThis research paper produces new knowledge through using a qualitative action research approach to understand the potential of social media in crowdsourcing. There have been no similar studies conducted in the region for the specified research design. The results add to the level of learning and raise awareness within the research community regarding the effectiveness of using crowdsourcing via social media platforms to improve the efficiency of information services.

Harnessing Interagency Collaboration in Inter-Organizational Systems Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thayanan Phuaphanthong ◽  
Tung Bui ◽  
Somnuk Keretho
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
System Development ◽  
Interagency Collaboration ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Organizational System ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Action Research Approach

In spite of the increasing need for building interagency systems, the literature on effective inter-organizational collaboration is practically inexistent, both from the methodological and practical perspectives. Using an action research approach, this paper reports the findings of a four-year long action research that seeks to identify critical success factors for establishing and maintaining interagency collaboration in a large-scale inter-organizational system development project. The findings were drawn from direct experiences during the implementation of the cross-border internet-based system for trade and transport facilitation in Thailand, which required an involvement of more than 40 governmental and business stakeholders. This paper suggests a stepwise approach for the establishment and maintenance of interagency collaboration, and derives methodological and practical implications from this large-scale experience.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Improvement of Service Quality at Universities of Technology: The Case of South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 947-957
Author(s):  
Paul Green
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Equation System ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Impact

Several research studies have been conducted on the evaluation of service quality at conventional universities. However, this study focuses on universities of technology which are fast growing value-based educational institutions in South Africa. The uniqueness of this study highlights the issues that can affect the improvement of service at universities of technology. Three factors namely: Organizational issues, Educational issues and Staff &Student issues were extracted as the main foci in the improvement of service at universities of technology. A mixed method methodology and an action research approach were employed in this study. The results obtained using factor analysis provides a basis for driving an equation system for evaluating the impact of the issues with respect to the factors named above. The results also show that some extraneous factors that are external to service delivery, have a substantial effect on the quality of service at universities of technology.

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