Surveying Psychologists' Public Image with Drawings of a “Typical” Psychologist

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve G. Hartwig
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Basic Content ◽  
Survey Approach

AbstractPsychologists have traditionally surveyed their public image using structured survey methods, such as specific questions and rating scales. In an attempt to assess Australian psychology's public image using a less conventional survey approach, a representative sample of adults were asked to draw pictures of what they considered a “typical” psychologist to look like. A basic content analysis of respondents' drawings (N = 119) suggested that psychologists were predominantly perceived as male, and middle-aged or older. Further perceptions to emerge are presented and discussed, along with both methodological and professional implications of the findings.

Kinesio tape in paediatric physiotherapy: A content analysis of practitioner experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Claire Smart ◽  
Kylie Murphy ◽  
Kristen Andrews ◽  
Donalee Gregory
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Telephone Interview ◽  
Small Body ◽  
Exact Nature ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Application Methods ◽  
Basic Content

INTRODUCTION: Kinesio tape (KT) is an emerging tool in paediatric physiotherapy. A small body of research suggests KT is efficacious with some children, but clinical guidelines are not yet available. The aim of this study was to gather physiotherapists’ practices and experiences using KT with children. The focus was on why, where, how, and how long physiotherapists use KT with children, and the outcomes they observe, to guide future experimental research. METHOD: Nine Australian physiotherapists, each with at least two years of experience using KT with children, were recruited. All nine physiotherapists completed a largely open-ended online survey, and three of these physiotherapists participated in a brief follow-up telephone interview. Basic content analysis was conducted. RESULTS: The physiotherapists’ practices and experience with KT largely related to four themes: (1) taping for muscle activation; (2) gait and posture outcomes; (3) child tolerance limiting effectiveness; and (4) inconsistent application methods and treatment durations. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapists in this study used KT to serve a variety of purposes, it was mainly considered beneficial for improving gait and posture. However, there was little agreement regarding how to apply it, for how long, and the exact nature of its benefits. Empirical research is also lacking on these questions. The effectiveness of KT as an adjunct therapy for improving children’s posture and gait warrants further investigation. Research comparing specific taping application methods and durations will be valuable in guiding physiotherapists’ practice.

scholarly journals Perception of Iranian Middle-Aged Women Regarding Moral Health Concept: A Content Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahvash Salsali ◽  
Nasrin Rezaee ◽  
Naimeh Seyedfatemi ◽  
Zahra Rahnavard
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Health Concept

Mental Illness and the Media: Part II. Content Analysis of Press Coverage of Mental Health Topics

1986 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 431-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Matas ◽  
N. El-Guebaly ◽  
D. Harper ◽  
M. Green ◽  
A. Peterkin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Press Coverage ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Accuracy Check ◽  
The Media ◽  
Selection Of

The public image of psychiatry has been tarnished in recent years. In order to determine the extent to which press coverage has contributed to negative attitudes towards psychiatry, we conducted a content analysis of a random selection of newspaper articles which appeared over a twenty-year period in two different newspapers. We found that although there had been some minor, cosmetic changes over the years, such as more appropriate headlines and more direct quotes from psychiatric experts, on the whole, content and attitudes had changed very little. An accuracy check of media reporting of forensic cases over a 20-year period revealed that when reporters have access to written material, the accuracy levels are greatly improved.

Book Review: Basic Content Analysis

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-311
Author(s):  
Camille Schuster
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Basic Content

Quantification and Psychological Indicators of Emotions: The Content Analysis of Speech and other Objective Measures of Psychological States

1974 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis A. Gottschalk
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
The Subject

Reliable and valid measurement of affects, emotions, and moods has posed a problem for psychiatric and psychophysiological research as the demand has grown for more sensitive, precise, and objective assessment methods than the method of clinical impressionistic evaluation. There are three major methods in current use for assessing these psychological variables: self-report scales, behavioral rating scales, and the content analysis of verbal behavior. Self-report inventories give an individual an opportunity to describe his subjective state, and their major advantage is that what the person is actually experiencing may not be correctly perceived by external observers. Disadvantages of the self-report method include the possibility that the subject may malinger or fake or may not be in good communication with his own feelings so that he gives a distorted report about them. Psychiatric rating scales have the advantage of putting a trained observer to the task of assessment, and the clinician rater has the option of using a broad range of behavioral and affective cues, verbal and nonverbal, in following this method. But since such raters are not free from systematic distortion and thorough familiarity with the subject of observation is infrequent, all relevant information to make a valid assessment is often not available. Moreover, different interviewers may evoke varying emotional responses from the same person. Objective content analysis of verbal behavior can avoid most of the shortcomings of the self-report and observer rating methods, so long as reasonably standardized procedures are used for eliciting verbal behavior and other key features of scientific methodology are followed. A disadvantage of the content analysis method is that it is time-consuming and requires training and quality checks to carry out accurate content analysis coding. On the other hand, reliable and valid measurement procedures in all fields of research take time and care. A brief review is provided of the variety of findings and applications of the content analyses method of measuring feeling states, and these applications include the research areas of psychotherapy, psychophysiology, and neuropsycho-pharmacology.

scholarly journals A Content Analysis of Cancer Survivorship Coverage in a Representative Sample of US News Outlets

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 291-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Larson ◽  
Marilee Long ◽  
Michael Slater ◽  
Erwin Bettinghaus ◽  
Andrew Read
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Cancer Survivorship ◽  
Representative Sample

Evaluation of a Suicide Diary: A Content and Situational Analysis

1989 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis L. Peck
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Rational Basis ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Act Assessment ◽  
Journal Content

Discourse or content analysis of a diary is employed to evaluate the ideation and attitude of a middle-aged female committer. Starting with a rational basis for establishing the suicidal act, assessment of the journal content suggests the writer may have responded to a variety of socio-psychological conditions and emotions during the planned course of action leading to her death.

scholarly journals Disguising commercial intentions: Sponsorship Disclosure Practices of Mexican Instamoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LUISA DOLORES ZOZAYA-DURAZO ◽  
CHARO SÁDABA-CHALEZQUER
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Organic Content ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Persuasion Knowledge ◽  
Economic Stability ◽  
Contentious Issue ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Digital Work ◽  
Advertising Content

Influencers have established themselves as key allies for brands by cultivating a powerful public image to promote them. In the case of Instamoms, these collaborations can offer moms a means of achieving economic stability while allowing them to stay at home and fulfill their role as mothers. In a country like Mexico, where the gender gap in the labor market remains a contentious issue, digital work represents an opportunity for women. The similarity between the organic content and commercial content created by these profiles has strengthened the presence of hybrid advertising. This means of advertising has not spelled the end for the original content, and audiences may struggle to spot ads if sponsorship is not disclosed properly. It is important for consumers to be able to identify ads so their persuasion knowledge can be activated. This article examines the commercial messages and types of disclosure used by Mexican Instamoms to inform their followers of the commercial nature of their collaborations. The types of disclosure are analyzed based on language, location, and type of text. After a content analysis of 10,135 stories and more than 330 posts, 40% and 47% of the sample, respectively, was identified as advertising content. The analysis revealed that less than 5% of the Instamoms sponsored content was tagged as such and that sponsorship disclosure does not form part of the usual protocol for influencer-brand collaborations in a country where no legislation is yet in place and the sector is making little effort to control these practices.

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