Consumer perceptions of poultry meat: a qualitative analysis

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
O.B. Kennedy ◽  
B.J. Stewart‐Knox ◽  
P.C. Mitchell ◽  
D.I. Thurnham
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Chicken Meat ◽  
Consumer Perceptions ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Descriptive Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Selection Of

Consumer studies of meat have tended to use quantitative methodologies providing a wealth of statistically malleable information, but little in‐depth insight into consumer perceptions of meat. The aim of the present study was therefore, to understand factors perceived important in the selection of chicken meat, using qualitative methodology. Focus group discussions were tape recorded, transcribed verbatim and content analysed for major themes. Themes arising implied that “appearance” and “convenience” were the most important determinants of choice of chicken meat and these factors appeared to be associated with perceptions of freshness, healthiness, product versatility and concepts of value. A descriptive model has been developed to illustrate the interrelationship between factors affecting chicken meat choice. This study indicates that those involved in the production and retailing of chicken products should concentrate upon product appearance and convenience as market drivers for their products.

scholarly journals Factors affecting academic self-efficacy and learning experiences of pharmacy students: Insights from a qualitative study in Zambia

2021 ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia ◽  
Micheal Chigunta ◽  
James Sichone ◽  
Bugewa Apampa ◽  
Sarah Marshall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Background: Factors influencing how pharmacy students learn and experience pharmaceutical education have not been elucidated in Zambia. Aim: To elucidate contextual factors affecting academic self-efficacy and learning experiences among undergraduate pharmacy students at a public university in Zambia. Methods: A qualitative study utilising focus group discussions was conducted at the University of Zambia. Thirty-two undergraduate pharmacy students participated in four focus group discussions. Qualitative data were thematically analysed. Results: Four themes and eight sub-themes emerged from the data. Notional time management, learning style, and motivation; educational programme-related factors such as course load, the pace of teaching; the learning environment; and assessment practices affected undergraduate pharmacy students’ self-efficacy and learning experiences. Conclusion: Addressing the student-related, educational programme-related, and the learning environment factors identified in this study will contribute to the improvement of undergraduate pharmacy students’ learning experiences. This is premised to improve their educational outcomes and future practice of pharmaceutical care.

High-yielding seeds in unyielding environments: Examining the learning process of maize and bean producers in eastern and midwestern Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claris Riungu ◽  
Harro Maat ◽  
Marrit Van Den Berg
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Environmental Learning ◽  
The Social ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Selection Of

This paper examines the learning process by which farmers come to a decision to use newly introduced seeds which were promoted through demonstration plots in midwestern and eastern regions of Uganda. Framed as social and material interactions, we investigated the learning process of the demonstration plots using data from focus group discussions, interviews and a survey amongst 983 individuals. The results reveal several constraints that impede learning, resulting in an overall low awareness and adoption of the introduced seeds. Some of the most prominent constraints resulted from the selection of location and demonstration plot host, the distance of agro-dealers, at district headquarters, limited interactions amongst farmers and irregular involvement of farmers in the demonstrations. Moreover, the prominent role of agro-dealers at field days suggests that informing farmers about where to buy seeds was considered more important than explaining farmers how to grow these seeds profitably. This commercial focus of field days and demonstrations plots had negative consequences for the social learning. This paper contributes to the learning and adoption literature by showing that interactions amongst actors can improve or reduce the balance between didactic, social and environmental learning.

A co-constructed picture of learning in play by teachers and parents

2020 ◽  
pp. 1476718X2097131
Author(s):  
Shu-chen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Mosaic Approach ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Selection Of

In discussions about how to implement learning through/in/at play, there is still not a commonly agreed view. This qualitative study investigated Chinese teachers’ and parents’ perspectives on learning in play to attain a co-constructed picture of learning in play through real classroom practices and perceptions using the Mosaic approach. Fourteen teachers and six parents took part in this study. Among the participants, six kindergarten teachers were interviewed to obtain their perspectives on learning in play. They assisted the researchers in the selection of exemplary play episodes, which were filmed in their own classrooms. Four three-minute videos containing the largest amount of learning elements based on the teachers’ views were selected for further in-depth focus group discussions. The selected multivocal video-cued interview clips were shown to eight other teachers and six parents in focus groups to elicit their perspectives on learning in play. The co-constructed picture of learning in play that emerged included discipline in the classroom, more difficult and complicated learning matters, more freedom to play, and teachers’ intervention to facilitate children’s learning in play. The findings revealed different social representations of learning in play in the Hong Kong context, the contributions of which are important and useful for professional education practices and curricular policy currently undergoing reform.

scholarly journals ‘People have started to deliver in the facility these days’: a qualitative exploration of factors affecting facility delivery in Ethiopia

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e025516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zelee Hill ◽  
Yared Amare ◽  
Pauline Scheelbeek ◽  
Joanna Schellenberg
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Facility Delivery ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
Push And Pull

ObjectivesTo understand the recent rise in facility deliveries in Ethiopia.DesignA qualitative study.SettingFour rural communities in two regions of Ethiopia.Participants12 narrative, 12 in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions with recently delivered women; and four focus group discussions with each of grandmothers, fathers and community health workers.ResultsWe found that several interwoven factors led to the increase in facility deliveries, and that respondents reported that the importance of these factors varied over time. The initial catalysts were a saturation of messages around facility delivery, improved accessibility of facilities, the prohibition of traditional birth attendants, and elders having less influence on deciding the place of delivery. Once women started to deliver in facilities, the drivers of the behaviour changed as women had positive experiences. As more women began delivering in facilities, families shared positive experiences of the facilities, leading to others deciding to deliver in a facility.ConclusionOur findings highlight the need to employ strategies that act at multiple levels, and that both push and pull families to health facilities.

An Ethnographic Investigation of Women’s Perception and Cognition Regarding Skin Color in Pakistan

Anthropos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 115 (2) ◽  
pp. 405-416
Author(s):  
Subaita Zubair ◽  
Urwah Ali ◽  
Zuba’a Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
Mate Selection ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Skin Tone ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Late Adolescents ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Dark Skin ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Depth Interviews

The ethnographic study tends to explore female perception concerning diverse skin colors and different connotations associated with it in Pakistan’s society. It is intended to highlight preferable and judgmental cognitions attached with gender skin tone by exploring the reasons which propagate this kind of thinking in culture. A qualitative methodology of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions was employed. The sample included late adolescents (aged 18-24) and early adults (24-34) from the area of Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Purposive sampling was applied and thematic analysis was used as a qualitative paradigm. The number of respondents comprised of 15 females of which 5 were gym-goers. This culture has its biased and paradoxical ways when it comes to expectations and objectification genders face with regard to body image, particularly skin complexion. Schemas and biased standards play their role when it comes to judging people on their appearance and attractiveness. Conclusively, according to our study, fair color, attractive looks, and appealing personality always received more favors than obese, dark skin colored sexes. Fair complexion is assumed to open gates to opportunities and incredible chances for females, especially when it comes to mate selection or matrimony.

scholarly journals OPINION AND EXPECTATION OF PHARMACISTS ON PROVIDING EXTEMPORANEOUS COMPOUNDING IN JOGJAKARTA AND CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCES, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chairun Wiedyaningsih ◽  
Susi Ari Kristina ◽  
Niken Nur Widyakusuma ◽  
Hardika Aditama
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Pharmacy Service ◽  
Drug Compounding ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Insight Into

Objective: This study was conducted to identify opinion and expectations of pharmacists on providing extemporaneous drug compounding to support pharmacy service. Methods: The study was conducted in Indonesia. Twenty pharmacists, age 40 and above, working in Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces, participated in two focus group discussions (fgd) on extemporaneous drug compounding. Data was collected in June 2016. The data obtained from these groups was subjected to a qualitative analysis to identify recurrent themes pertaining to provision and regulation aspects of compounding. Results: The findings indicated several characteristics of extemporaneous compounding opinion and expectation. These were broadly classified as 5 distinct themes. Evaluation of extemporaneous compounding products was the most prominent theme that was discussed in all of the focus groups. Other themes identified were the scope of compounding practice; materials, equipments and facilities; specialist compounding pharmacy; and prices. The results of this study may offer an excellent guided to designing effective interventions, which would provide regulatory recommendations for compounding pharmacy.Conclusion: This study provided insight into the way that the pharmacists look at the extemporaneous compounding. It is recommended that the issues raised in this study be considered in future regulation of compounding pharmacy in Indonesia.  

scholarly journals Factors and Issues on Treatment Adherence among Filipino Patients with Epilepsy and their Caregivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranhel C. De Roxas ◽  
Joshua Emmanuel E. Abejero ◽  
Leonor I. Cabral-Lim
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Background. Non-adherence to treatment in epilepsy is considered as a worldwide problem ranging from 30-50% of patients. Despite its striking magnitude, only a few studies tried to explain the factors affecting it. Moreover, a standard method to measure adherence to treatment among patients is still lacking. An in-depth analysis on adherence to treatment of patients with epilepsy, taking into factor their values, beliefs, and culture, is deemed necessary. Objectives. The purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate the contributory factors and issues on treatment adherence faced by Filipino patients with epilepsy and their caregivers. This study also aimed to serve as a catalyst to further stimulate local researches on treatment adherence in epilepsy. Methods. Four focus group discussions were conducted with patients and caregivers who voluntarily agreed to participate and share their experiences on dealing with epilepsy. A total of 39 participants were included. The focus group discussions, facilitated by skilled moderators, were composed of an ice breaker and a discussion on the experiences and issues faced by the participants. The discussions were transcribed and analyzed using thematic coding. Results. Three main content categories were identified from the focus group discussions, namely, 1) accepting a life with epilepsy, 2) dealing with the disease, and 3) ensuring freedom from seizure attacks, which were further sub-categorized. From these, a number of factors affecting treatment adherence were identified and a conceptual framework was developed by the investigators. Conclusion. This study was able to demonstrate that conducting a focus group discussion was an effective means of eliciting the experiences and issues in patients and their caregivers. Several factors affecting treatment adherence such as patient-doctor relationship, financial resources, government support, adverse medication effects, religious belief, trigger avoidance, frequent reminders, and safety precautions were elucidated in this study.

scholarly journals Tata Kelola Gambaran Perencanaan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Audio Visual pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SMA Negeri 1 Larompong Kabupaten Luwu

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Tasdin Tahrim
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Media Management ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Media Planning ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
School Learning ◽  
Media Data ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Selection Of

The study aimed to determine the picture of audio visual based learning media planning in Indonesian subjects. This type of research is descriptive qualitative to find the nature or experience of a person with a phenomenon that is the governance of audio visual based learning media. Data was collected through: stakeholder involvement through the planning of Larompong 1 High School learning media management. Audio Visual Based learning media governance is obtained through two data sources namely informants and documents. Data collection techniques through interviews, observation, documentation and focus group discussions. The results of the study show: The governance of audio visual based learning media planning begins with the selection of instructional media tailored to the material and learning objectives in the RPP with the principles of using audio-visual media and refers to the Minimum Completeness Criteria. Students who get the KKM value exceeds the KKM value that has been set by the school means that the student has been able to study thoroughly, conversely if students who get the KKM value is smaller and the KKM value that has been set by the school then the student is said to have not finished learning. Students will be given remedial services by subject teachers and for those who have met the KKM, then given enrichment.

Factors Affecting the Participation of Children in Traditional Games in Tanzania

Utafiti ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 131-148
Author(s):  
Daines Nicodem Sanga
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Intellectual Development ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Video Technology ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Child Abduction ◽  
Parents And Children

Children’s participation in traditional games is crucial for their social and intellectual development. In this light, one of the puzzling issues of our time is the drastic decrease in children’s outdoor play. This study sets out to investigate the reasons why, by identifying the factors that prevent children from participating in traditional games in urban Tanzania. The hypothesis driving this inquiry initially proposed that access to televisions, digital video technology, computers and mobile phone games decreases the degree of children’s active participation in traditional games. Based on data collected through interviews and focus group discussions with parents and children, the study revealed that this is not the case; instead, the findings identify seven other factors, including parents’ fear of child abduction and sexual abuse, parental emphasis on academic achievement, the pressure of family chores, and children’s destructive behaviour outdoors as responsible for the prohibitions that defeat children’s traditional play. The data includes children’s own self-reflections about why they do not play outside. These results indicate the advisability of educating parents about the benefits of traditional games in children’s lives. The study also recommends that parents and the wider community take steps together to create safer outdoor play environments for children.

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