Theoretical Framework of Collaborative Design Issues

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yani Rahmawati ◽  
Christiono Utomo ◽  
Nadjadji Anwar ◽  
Cahyono Bintang Nurcahyo ◽  
Nugroho Priyo Negoro
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Engineering Systems ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Current Practices

Building’s design is developing to involve complexities of engineering systems, where design process requires various disciplines of participants to solve the complex issues. Collaborative design is developed with main purpose to facilitate the integration of multiple participants in design process to produce best design. This paper presents conceptual understanding, current practices, and theoretical framework of collaborative design. Literature review builds the conceptual understanding, exploratory study through in-depth interviews to design managers and designers reveals the current practices, and grounded theory constructs the theoretical framework. The review had found three main indicators of collaborative design, and through those indicators it has been identified that collaborative design is implemented at design process. The interviews had revealed that best design is hard to be achieved although collaborative design has been applied. Through grounded theory analysis, it has been found that the lack understanding of Knowledge Management (KM) roles is found to be main issue collaborative design practices.

scholarly journals “And You're Telling Me Not to Stress?” a Grounded Theory Study of Postpartum Depression Symptoms among Low-Income Mothers

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura S. Abrams ◽  
Laura Curran
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
The Core ◽  
Low Income Mothers ◽  
Feeling Overwhelmed ◽  
Depth Interviews

Low-income mothers in the U.S. are more likely to experience postpartum depression (PPD) and less likely to seek treatment than their middle-class counterparts. Despite this knowledge, prior research has not provided an in-depth understanding of PPD symptoms as they are experienced by low-income mothers. Through in-depth interviews, this study investigated low-income mothers' ( n = 19) experiences and explanatory frameworks for their PPD symptoms. Grounded theory analysis uncovered five main categories that linked the participants' PPD symptoms to their lived experiences of mothering in poverty, including: (1) ambivalence, (2) caregiving overload, (3) juggling, (4) mothering alone, and (5) real-life worry. The analysis further located the core experience of PPD for low-income mothers as “feeling overwhelmed” due to mothering in materially and socially stressful conditions. These findings challenge the prevailing biomedical discourse surrounding PPD and situate mothers' symptoms in the context of the material hardships associated with living in poverty.

scholarly journals Why Does Privacy Paradox Exist?

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Sakhhi Chhabra
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Learned Helplessness ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Cognitive Biases ◽  
Mobile Users ◽  
Privacy Paradox ◽  
Biases And Heuristics ◽  
Depth Interviews

In this exploratory study, the main aim was to find, ‘why do people disclose information when they are concerned about their privacy?’. The reasons that provide a plausible explanation to the privacy paradox have been conjectural. From the analysis of the eighteen in-depth interviews using grounded theory, themes were then conceptualized. We found rational and irrational explanations in terms of cognitive biases and heuristics that explain the privacy paradox among mobile users. We figured out some reasons in this context of mobile computing which were not emphasized earlier in the privacy paradox literature such as Peanut Effect, Fear of Missing Out- FoMo, Learned Helplessness, and Neophiliac Personality. These results add to the privacy paradox discourse and provide implications for smartphone users for making privacy-related decisions more consciously rather than inconsiderately disclosing information. Also, the results would help marketers and policymakers design nudges and choice architectures that consider privacy decision-making hurdles.

scholarly journals Changing Perceptions of the Role of Food Assistance Programs in the Development and Prevention of Obesity in Lima, Peru

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 628-628
Author(s):  
Jessica Brewer ◽  
Maria Santos ◽  
M. Pia Chaparro
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Assistance ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Food Assistance Programs ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Community Kitchens ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study is to assess the perceived role of food assistance programs (FAPs) in the development and prevention of overweight/obesity (OW/OB) in two low-income districts of Lima, Peru and analyze how these perceptions have changed across time. Methods In 2009, we conducted focus groups with FAP beneficiaries and in-depth interviews with FAP administrators (N = 34) from three common FAPs in two low-income districts of Lima, Peru. These data captured participants’ perceptions of OW/OB and their recommendations to address them. We conducted grounded theory analysis on this dataset to identify dominant themes and structure a second round of data collection. In January-February 2021, we are conducting in-depth interviews with FAP beneficiaries and administrators from the same programs and districts (current N = 16, expected N = 36). We will conduct grounded theory analysis on the second dataset and cross-analyze the two datasets to measure differences and similarities. Results In 2009, nearly all FAP beneficiaries and half of FAP administrators identified OW/OB as a public health problem in their community. They expressed need for more nutrition education, potentially through FAPs. Most FAP administrators and some beneficiaries also recommended offering healthier food in one particular FAP (Community Kitchens). Preliminary results from 2021 reveal that nearly all FAP beneficiaries and administrators perceived OW/OB to be a problem in their community. Educational resources about OW/OB were limited and participants continued to recommend increased outreach, potentially through FAPs. Most beneficiaries of Community Kitchens cited the need for healthier food options. Conclusions From 2009 to 2021, more FAP beneficiaries and administrators perceived OW/OB to be a problem in their communities; however, resources to address this problem remained limited. Our findings suggest the need for increased nutrition education through FAPs and adjustments to foods available in specific FAPs. Funding Sources Tulane University.

scholarly journals Kultúraközi szolgáltatásélmények vizsgálata a megalapozott elmélet módszerével

2015 ◽  
pp. 2-17
Author(s):  
Zsófia Kenesei ◽  
Zsófia Stier
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Service Encounters ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Depth Interviews

A cikk fókuszában az interkulturális szolgáltatással való találkozás áll. A téma jelentősége kétségen kívül áll, hiszen a szolgáltatások egyre növekvő térhódítása, valamint a globalizáció terjedése fontossá teszi annak ismeretét, hogy a különböző nemzeti kultúrából érkező szolgáltató és fogyasztó számára hogyan érhető el a legfőbb cél, az elégedettség. A szerzők jelen kutatásukban annak megértését helyezték a középpontba, hogy melyek azok a tényezők, amelyek befolyásolják a felek erőfeszítéseit a találkozás során fellépő problémák megoldásában. Kutatásuk során mélyinterjúkat folytattak mind a szolgáltatói, mind a fogyasztói oldallal, majd a megalapozott elmélet (grounded theory) konstruktivista irányzatának segítségével elemezték ezen interjúkat, és azonosították azokat a tényezőket, amelyek fontossá válhatnak egy kultúraközi szolgáltatásélmény során. A kutatás eredményei rámutatnak, hogy melyek azok a kommunikációs és kulturális korlátok, amelyek problémát okozhatnak, s hogy az e problémák megoldására tett erőfeszítések visszavezethetők az interakció résztvevőinek személyes jellemzőire, tapasztalataira, kulturális nyitottságára és ismereteire. A kutatás eredményeinek egyik fontos menedzseri következtetése, hogy a szállodákban a probléma jelentősége ellenére nem helyeznek elegendő hangsúlyt a kommunikációs és kulturális korlátok leküzdésére irányuló képzésekre, tréningekre. _____ This paper presents an attempt to analyse the possible solutions to problems that can occur during intercultural service encounters (ICSE). Using grounded theory the authors provide a theoretical framework that identifies the factors that lead to ICSE barriers. Based on in-depth interviews with service providers and clients they have defined the relevant characteristics that influence intercultural competence. Intercultural competence with communication and cultural differences lead to problems during ICSE that can be handled by both parties: the service provider and the client, as well. An important finding is that service companies should provide adequate training that concentrates not only on the cultural knowledge but it should create capability in understanding and adapting to cultural differences.

Collaborative design process of large-scale engineering systems using the axiomatic design approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 225 (9) ◽  
pp. 2174-2188 ◽  
Author(s):  
E-P Hong ◽  
G-J Park
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Independence Axiom ◽  
Functional Domain ◽  
Engineering System ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Engineering Systems

The complexity of engineering systems is rapidly increasing because the number of components has increased and various engineering disciplines are involved. According to this trend, large-scale engineering systems are designed by multiple design teams with many designers of various disciplines. Although the design process by the design teams is a great deal similar to the design process by an individual designer, there is an important difference between them. Designing a large-scale engineering system with design teams can cause potential conflict among the subsystems because each team may design a subsystem without considering the other team’s subsystems. In this article, a collaborative design process is proposed to design a large-scale engineering system efficiently without the conflict among the subsystems using the Independence Axiom of axiomatic design. The proposed process uses a zigzagging process between the functional domain and the physical domain, and the online electric vehicle (OLEV) is designed by the proposed process. The OLEV is an electric vehicle which uses electric power transmitted wirelessly from the power source buried in the road. The functional requirements (FRs) and constraints of the OLEV are specified to clarify the design objectives and specifications. The prototype, which is designed by the design teams based on the defined FRs, is evaluated using the proposed process. It is found that the proposed process can lead design teams to design a product more efficiently without unnecessary iterations.

scholarly journals NONHUMAN SYSTEMS AS A SOURCE OF INTERACTIONAL RESILIENCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RAISED BY ALCOHOL-ABUSING CAREGIVERS IN LESOTHO

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-442
Author(s):  
Simbai Mushonga ◽  
Adrian Van Breda
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Substance Abusing ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Interactional Processes ◽  
Depth Interviews

Research on the resilience of young people who were raised by substance-abusing caregivers is limited. This study aims to explore the internal interactional processes between nonhuman systems and young adults raised by alcohol-abusing caregivers in Lesotho. Multiple in-depth interviews were conducted and a draw-and-write technique applied with 15 university students, six of whom described having interacted with diverse nonhuman systems in their environment. A grounded theory analysis generated two themes: (1) interacting with empowering messages from non-present writers (through songs and books) and inspirational speakers (through videos) and (2) interacting with imaginary friends and inanimate objects (dolls and tattoos) in order to enhance their resilience. Van Breda’s interactional resilience approach, developed from person-in-the-environment perspective, and Margaret Archer’s theory of agency were found to be useful in interpreting the findings. The implications of the study include the need for social workers’ greater focus on young people’s interactions with nonhuman systems for resilience building.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Children of Alcohol Abused Parents: Grounded Theory Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Abijo Temitayo Serah ◽  
Huzili Hussein ◽  
Hanif Suhairi
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Working Hypothesis ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>This research endeavored to fill the knowledge gap in children of alcohol abuse parents by uncovering one of the five fundamental themes of children of alcohol abuse parent, that is, the antecedents that add to the working hypothesis or paradigm model of the phenomenon. In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 children and seven parents who were recruited through Alcohol Abuse and Family Support Agency. A Grounded Theory approach was adopted to analyze the transcribed interview data. Nvivo 10 software was used in analyzing the data by methodologically coding and categorizing the data in open, axial and selective coding. Five major themes emerged from the analysis, which is referred to as antecedents of parents’ alcohol abuse phenomenon, Description of alcohol abuse phenomenon, Contexts and prevailing conditions affecting alcohol abuse, coping strategies and consequences of alcohol abuse on children. Based on this, the study was set out to construct a grounded theory of the phenomena of children in the alcohol abused families in Nigeria rooted in the description of their own comprehensive experience. This study is planned to benefit all parties: parents, teachers, counselors and other stakeholders to minimize the effect of parent alcohol abuse on children.</p>

Does Everything Fall Apart? Life Assessments Following a Gray Divorce

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 1438-1461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Elise Crowley
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Marital Dissolution ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Depth Interviews

The divorce–stress–adjustment theoretical framework emphasizes not only the negative consequences associated with marital dissolution but also the positive outcomes that can eventually emerge after former spouses part ways. This study aims to examine the subjective life assessments of the heterosexual gray divorced population within the first 3 years of their marital splits with respect to this framework. Qualitative data based on 66 in-depth interviews of the gray divorced population were collected and analyzed using grounded theory methods. Negative consequences of gray divorce included financial worries and loneliness. However, participants also identified positive aspects of their new lives, including higher levels of overall happiness, liberation from their ex-spouses, and enhanced independence and freedom. These results show that immediately after their marriages dissolve, members of the gray divorced population experience complex reactions in accordance with the divorce-stress-adjustment framework. More specifically, these men and women see both challenges and opportunities after their gray divorces.

Archival knowledge in the field of personal archiving: an exploratory study based on grounded theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-40
Author(s):  
Tiyang Huang ◽  
Rui Nie ◽  
Yue Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Integration Model ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Interactive Factors

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical framework to illustrate the archival knowledge applied by archivists in their personal archiving (PA) and the mechanism of the application of archival knowledge in their PA.Design/methodology/approachThe grounded theory methodology was adopted. For data collection, in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 archivists in China. Data analysis was performed using the open coding, axial coding and selective coding to organise the archival knowledge composition of PA and develops the awareness-knowledge-action (AKA) integration model of archival knowledge application in the field of PA, according to the principles of the grounded theory.FindingsThe archival knowledge involved in the field of PA comprises four principal categories: documentation, arrangement, preservation and appraisal. Three interactive factors involved in archivists' archival knowledge application in the field of PA behaviour: awareness, knowledge and action, which form a pattern of awareness leading, knowledge guidance and action innovation, and archivists' PA practice is flexible and innovative. The paper underscored that it is need to improve archival literacy among general public.Originality/valueThe study constructs a theoretical framework to identify the specialised archival knowledge and skills of PA which is able to provide solutions for non-specialist PA and develops an AKA model to explain the interaction relationships between awareness, knowledge and action in the field of PA.

The journey of an integrationist: A grounded theory analysis.

Psychotherapy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Rihacek ◽  
Ester Danelova
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Analysis
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