Food Insecurity in German households: Qualitative and Quantitative Data on Coping, Poverty Consumerism and Alimentary Participation

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 483-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Pfeiffer ◽  
Tobias Ritter ◽  
Elke Oestreicher
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
Social Code ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Insight Into

This article provides empirical results on food consumption patterns of German low-income households and those living under conditions of welfare as defined by Social Code II (Sozialgesetzbuch II). We focus on nutritional consumption patterns, strategies of food choices and typologies of coping with alimentary exclusion in Germany. Quantitative data from SILC/Eurostat are examined alongside qualitative data derived from a longitudinal study composed of more than 450 biographical interviews, conducted over a period of five years. The quantitative data reveal that food poverty and alimentary participation in German households is severe compared to the European average, the UK and even to Greece. The qualitative data give insight into a broad variety of individual coping strategies, eliciting evidence of the essential role of alimentary participation, as well as its tight restrictions.

scholarly journals Long COVID and the role of physical activity: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e047632
Author(s):  
Helen Humphreys ◽  
Laura Kilby ◽  
Nik Kudiersky ◽  
Robert Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
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ObjectivesTo explore the lived experience of long COVID with particular focus on the role of physical activity.DesignQualitative study using semistructured interviews.Participants18 people living with long COVID (9 men, 9 women; aged between 18–74 years; 10 white British, 3 white Other, 3 Asian, 1 black, 1 mixed ethnicity) recruited via a UK-based research interest database for people with long COVID.SettingTelephone interviews with 17 participants living in the UK and 1 participant living in the USA.ResultsFour themes were generated. Theme 1 describes how participants struggled with drastically reduced physical function, compounded by the cognitive and psychological effects of long COVID. Theme 2 highlights challenges associated with finding and interpreting advice about physical activity that was appropriately tailored. Theme 3 describes individual approaches to managing symptoms including fatigue and ‘brain fog’ while trying to resume and maintain activities of daily living and other forms of exercise. Theme 4 illustrates the battle with self-concept to accept reduced function (even temporarily) and the fear of permanent reduction in physical and cognitive ability.ConclusionsThis study provides insight into the challenges of managing physical activity alongside the extended symptoms associated with long COVID. Findings highlight the need for greater clarity and tailoring of physical activity-related advice for people with long COVID and improved support to resume activities important to individual well-being.

Science and Theology for Everyone: How Climate Science is Shaping Christianity in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-157
Author(s):  
Caleb Gordon ◽  
Hannah Malcolm
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Climate Science ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Christian Life ◽  
Ethical Problems ◽  
Technical Leadership ◽  
Science And Theology ◽  
The Uk ◽  
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This article analyses the growing participation of UK Christians in climate initiatives over the last five years. In many cases, climate science is cited as a necessary consideration for the fulfilment of already-existing Christian commitments. This represents a significant shift in the ways UK Christians understand the role of dialogue between theology and the sciences; previous science and theology dialogue has usually been treated as an area of expert concern, primarily offering insight into apologetics or specific ethical problems. By contrast, the dialogue between climate science and theology has seen the emergence of non-technical leadership amid the expectation that climate science plays a critical role in re-examining the meaning of Christian life, both for individuals and as communities.

scholarly journals Food for all? Critically evaluating the role of the Incredible Edible movement in the UK

2019 ◽  
pp. 139-153
Author(s):  
Michael Hardman ◽  
Mags Adams ◽  
Melissa Barker ◽  
Luke Beesley
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Powerful Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Food Movement ◽  
The Town ◽  
Insight Into

With the concept of Urban Agriculture (UA) growing in popularity, more cities and towns are exploring opportunities to enable the practice and transform neglected spaces into havens for produce. This chapter provides an insight into one such town, Todmorden and its Incredible Edible movement, located in the heart of England. This chapter adopts a qualitative approach to critically exploring the IET movement and to understand its impact on Todmorden. We engaged with key actors and the public in order to ascertain views towards the schemes, analysing the positives and negatives of the model. Findings revealed that the scheme has an overwhelmingly positive impact on the town, with social, environmental and economic benefits. Furthermore, it was made clear that IET is helping to create a more just food movement in Todmorden, particularly through its free for all philosophy. However, some negatives were also highlighted during the course of the research, predominately around maintenance issues and a lack of perceived inclusivity in parts. Overall, the scheme was highly valued and seen as a powerful method for growing the wider UA movement; recommendations centred on further replicating the model and helping local food to prosper in similar locations globally.

scholarly journals The Role of Visuospatial Representation to Improve Student’s Conceptual Mastery based on Gender in Learning Human Urinary System

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Atikah ◽  
Yayan Sanjaya ◽  
Nuryani Rustaman
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Objective Test ◽  
Urinary System ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Bilingual School ◽  
Visuospatial Representation

Study of this research investigates the role of visuospatial representation using Wimba model to improve student’s conceptual mastery based on gender in learning Human Urinary System. The method used in this research was experimental research with matching pretest-posttest comparison group design. The sample was taken based on gender classes consisting of boys class (n=21) and girls class (n=9) in one of Bilingual School in Bandung. The quantitative data of this research was investigated through the objective test, while the supportive qualitative data gathered through Likert-Scale. The conceptual mastery of both classes measured based on Bloom’s taxonomy cognitive domain through an objective test. Data processing was done by independent sample t-test. The result of this research shows that there are significant differences in conceptual mastery improvement between girl class and boy class by using visuospatial representation as a model. The research indicates that girl class is outperformed in conceptual mastery almost in each cognitive domain than boy class, and girl class also shows more positive responses toward learning using visuospatial representation than boy class.

scholarly journals The contribution of drawings to the cultural heritage values identification

ESTOA ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 65-77
Author(s):  
Julia Tamayo Abril ◽  
Genoveva Malo Toral ◽  
Gabriela García Vélez
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Visual Language ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Cultural Legacy ◽  
Contemporary Architecture ◽  
Potential Tool

Vernacular architecture is considered as a cultural legacy which study has gained prominence during the last decades. Indeed, its complex and dynamic nature requires a depth understanding in order to guarantee its conservation and to maximize its use as a source of innovation for contemporary architecture. This paper reflects on the importance of drawings as a potential tool to communicate and evidence the cultural heritage values attached to these modest buildings. A comparative analysis is presented, contrasting quantitative data and qualitative data obtained from the research carried out at the end of the eighties. The main findings emphasize the role of drawings as a no verbal – visual language easy to comprehend for diverse audiences and capable to communicate valuable information to different fields.

scholarly journals Norman Henry Ashton CBE. 11 September 1913 – 4 January 2000

2005 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip J. Luthert ◽  
Cynthia Medford Langley
Keyword(s):  
Eye Disease ◽  
The Political ◽  
Community Studies ◽  
Ocular Toxocariasis ◽  
Cotton Wool Spots ◽  
Ocular Infections ◽  
Retinal Vascular Disease ◽  
The Uk ◽  
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Norman Ashton, the first ophthalmic pathologist in the UK, spent his career furthering the understanding and treatment of eye disease and exercising the political acumen to garner the funding necessary to advance this new field. His demonstration of the obliteration of growing retinal endothelial cells caused by the excessive administration of oxygen in premature infants is perhaps his best–known work. Apart from this, his casts of the choroidal and trabecular meshwork circulation and Schlemm's canal were the first to display the exact anatomy of these structures to the ophthalmic community. Studies of the pathogenesis of cotton wool spots, neovascularization and microaneurysms and the behaviour of retinal vessels contributed lastingly to the understanding of retinal vascular disease. With associates he demonstrated the role of the endothelium in the blood–retina barrier. Investigation of diabetic, hypertensive and other retinopathies provided fundamental contributions to the comprehension of these conditions. Original studies established an insight into amoebic ocular infections, ocular toxocariasis, nosematosis and a collection of eye diseases in animals and fish. Fight for Sight and the European Ophthalmic Pathological Society owe their beginnings, in large part, to his foresight and energy. He is remembered as a worthy researcher, a witty speaker, a respected supervisor and a kind man.

The leadership role of women in social regeneration in the UK

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Maddock
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Chief Executives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transforming Leadership ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Insight Into

PurposeProposes that arguing for greater access for women is essential but not sufficient to drive equality or the spirit of diversity.Design/methodology/approachExplores the role that women and others can play in broadening agendas and in transforming managerial and regeneration practices.FindingsA few innovative chief executives are leading the way and showing what transforming leadership is about in practice. In spite of this the intransigent lack of diversity within decision‐making bodies produces a brake on positive social change.Originality/valueProvides an insight into the leadership role of women in social regeneration.

scholarly journals Children’s analysis processes when analysing qualitative research data: a missing piece to the qualitative research puzzle

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna K Gillett-Swan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Researching With Children ◽  
Insight Into

Children’s role in the research process is often limited to a passive role as subject, recipient or object of data rather than as active contributor. The sociology of childhood considers children to be competent social actors and advocates for them to be recognised as such. This recognition is yet to filter into mainstream research agendas with children often remaining a passive provider to research that seeks to elicit their perspectives. This article presents an examination of the processes that children use when analysing their own qualitative research data as observed within a qualitative research project. It provides insight into the ability to increase the richness of data obtained when researching with children, by including their perspectives and contributions in the data analysis process. Children’s capacity as capable and competent contributors to research beyond the more passive role of participant is described and the ways that children can have a greater participatory role in qualitative data collection and analysis processes are discussed.

scholarly journals Digitization of Transport Service in Pakistan: A Consumer Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Active Member ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Taxi Service ◽  
Consumer Perspective ◽  
Insight Into

The purpose of this study is to understand role of peer-to-peer fee based taxi service for women in developing economy. This research provides insight into the importance of shared economy and collaborative consumption for growth of society and women empowerment through digitalized services. Four focus group discussions were conducted with each comprising at least seven participants to explore the issue. Only women were taken as sample of consumers in this study, as in low income and collectivist societies women are not considered active part of economy. Therefore perception of women regarding such digitalized services is important to be understood. Results indicate that the women feel more empowered and are an active member of society now. Peerto-peer based taxi service enables women to participate in market with ease to acquire low cost services which are secure due to tracking system. Encouraging women to be part of the transport system as suppliers will be bigger contributing factor in low income economies such as those of Pakistan.

scholarly journals Students Perceptions in Online Class Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-95
Author(s):  
Dewi Surani ◽  
Hamidah Hamidah
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Class ◽  
Insight Into

The article was to determine student perceptions in online learning. This research was conducted by survey method by giving questionnaires to 239 active students of Bina Bangsa University. Quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and qualitative data from open-ended questions to gain insight into student perceptions. The analysis shows that 80% of students are willing to take part in online learning, 62% of students claim online learning provides benefits, and 32% of students have difficulty understanding the material. In conclusion, the perception of students in online learning is relatively good with several obstacles that require improvement. So it is recommended that online learning should be planned, implemented, and evaluated in order to minimize problems and maximize the achievement of learning objectives An abstract should explain a brief, comprehensive summary of article contents; it allows readers to survey. Keywords:  Student Perception, Online Learning, Covid-19 Pandemic

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