Self-Determination and Leisure Experiences of Women Living in Two Group Homes

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Rossow-Kimball ◽  
Donna Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Home ◽  
Group Homes ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Retirement Age ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Phenomenological Case Study ◽  
Experiences Of Women

This phenomenological case study examined the leisure experiences of five women with intellectual disabilities (ages 44–60) in two group homes. Using participant observation, artifacts, and semistructured interviews, the nature of the women’s leisure experiences were understood within the conceptual framework of self-determination. Five staff members were also interviewed to further contextualize the women’s leisure experiences. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: leisure at home, leisure in the community, and leisure with family and friends. Leisure was experienced differently in each group home, largely due to staff-created input into leisure choices. In one group home, leisure was supervised; in the other, independent leisure was encouraged. The study highlights the importance of promoting self-determined leisure for those approaching retirement age.

scholarly journals The use of social environment in a psychosocial clubhouse to facilitate recovery-oriented practice

BJPsych Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toby Raeburn ◽  
Virginia Schmied ◽  
Catherine Hungerford ◽  
Michelle Cleary
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Field Notes

BackgroundRecovery-oriented language has been widely adopted in mental health policy; however, little is known about how recovery practices are implemented within individual services, such as psychosocial clubhouses.AimsTo explore how recovery practices are implemented in a psychosocial clubhouse.MethodQualitative case study design informed by self-determination theory was utilised. This included 120 h of participant observation, interviews with 12 clubhouse members and 6 staff members. Field notes and interview transcripts were subject to theoretical thematic analysis.ResultsTwo overarching themes were identified, each comprising three sub-themes. In this paper, the overarching theme of ‘social environment’ is discussed. It was characterised by the sub-themes, ‘community and consistency’, ‘participation and opportunity’ and ‘respect and autonomy’.ConclusionsSocial environment was used to facilitate recovery-oriented practice within the clubhouse. Whether recovery is experienced by clubhouse members in wider society, may well depend on supports and opportunities outside the clubhouse.

scholarly journals The design and build of 'special needs' housing for developmentally and physically disabled persons

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Aquino
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Group Home ◽  
Fire Department ◽  
Group Homes ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Interaction Management

Concept/needs of user -- Planning context -- Support services -- Organizations involved -- Design process -- Regulatory framework & community interaction -- Management process -- Appendix A: Typical case study: "Group home in North York" -- Appendix B: Questionnaire: client information profile -- Appendix C: Problem identification matrix -- Appendix D: Group homes, Metropolitan Toronto, 1987 -- Appendix E: Group home operator's neighbourhood dialogue guidelines -- Appendix F: Solicitor's certificate #1 -- Appendix G: Initial project submission "560" -- Appendix H: Project application "1414" -- Appendix I: Standard budget package (Ministry of Community & Social Services) -- Appendix J: Design illustrations -- Appendix K: Metropolitan Toronto Draft Official Plan; Policies -- Appendix L: Management plan (city of Toronto Fire Department) -- Appendix M: Housing types.

A Case Study of Influence Over a Sponsorship Decision in a Canadian University Athletic Department

2004 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Long ◽  
Lucie Thibault ◽  
Richard Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Athletic Department ◽  
Athletic Departments ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Sources Of Influence

Because of substantial financial cutbacks, Canadian university athletic departments are facing increased pressure to realign their budgets and seek funding from nontraditional sources. Research that addresses influence over funding decisions in university athletics is therefore warranted. This study addressed the attributes of those who are perceived to have influenced an exclusive sponsorship decision, the methods of influence used to influence this decision, and the extent to which athletic department policies and procedures influenced the process. A single-case study in the athletic department of a Canadian university was undertaken to address these questions. The study involved semistructured interviews with coaches and administrators, participant observation, and document analysis. The results indicated that structural factors (i.e., positional power, coaching high-priority sports) had the greatest influence over the funding decision studied, although personal factors (i.e., expertise, personality, seniority) were also key sources of influence. Interactions among the sources of influence were also observed.

Women’s Exercise Experiences in Women-Only Gyms in Turkey: An Examination Within the Framework of Self-Determination Theory

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinar Öztürk ◽  
Canan Koca
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Although a growing body of evidence emphasizes the benefits of physical activity and exercise participation, diverse cultural, social and religious factors prevent girls and women from participating in physical activity and exercise. Recently, women-only gyms have become an important factor in promoting women’s participation in exercise in nonwestern countries, such as Turkey. This study examines the factors that affect the experiences of women who participate in exercise in a women-only gym, in Turkey, by applying self-determination theory (SDT) with a gender perspective. Data were collected through in-depth semistructured interviews with seventeen women and three women instructors and analyzed with thematic analysis. Identified themes are a) regulation of daily life: time of one’s own, b) structured exercise, and c) comfort of being in women-only environments. Findings show that women-only gym satisfies the three basic needs identified by SDT, and reproduce the relationship between exercise and femininity for women. This means that satisfaction of three needs, autonomy, competence, and relatedness, involves gendered meanings for women who exercise in women-only gyms.

scholarly journals Effective Employee Engagement in the Workplace

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Schrita Osborne ◽  
Mohamad S. Hammoud
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Data Coding ◽  
Methodological Triangulation ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Disengaged employees typically cost U.S. corporations $350 billion annually. The purpose of this case study was to explore strategies that some communication business leaders use to engage their employees. The target population consisted of four communication business leaders in Jackson, Mississippi, who possessed at least 1 year of successful employee engagement experience. The self-determination theory served as the study’s conceptual framework. Semistructured interviews were conducted, and the participating company’s archived documents were gathered. Patterns were identified through a rigorous process of data familiarization, data coding, and theme development and revision. Interpretations from the data were subjected to member-checking to ensure trustworthiness of the findings. Based on the methodological triangulation of the data collected, prominent themes emerged from thematically analyzing the data: rewards and recognition, empowering employees, and building a bond between leaders and employees.

Beyond the Wheelchair: The Experience of Dance

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna L. Goodwin ◽  
Joan Krohn ◽  
Arvid Kuhnle
Keyword(s):  
Spina Bifida ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Visual Artifacts ◽  
Phenomenological Case Study

This phenomenological case study sought to understand the wheelchair dance experiences of five children (ages 6-14 years) with spina bifida. The experiences of one boy and four girls were captured using the phenomenological methods of semistructured interviews, journals, visual artifacts, and field notes. The perspectives of their parents were also gathered. The dancer data and parent data were analyzed separately, revealing four common themes: unconditional acceptance, a dream comes true, beyond the wheelchair, and a stronger self. The experience of dancing from a wheelchair was interpreted and understood by reflecting upon the concepts of ableism, dualism, and the minded body.

scholarly journals The design and build of 'special needs' housing for developmentally and physically disabled persons

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Aquino
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Group Home ◽  
Fire Department ◽  
Group Homes ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Interaction Management

Concept/needs of user -- Planning context -- Support services -- Organizations involved -- Design process -- Regulatory framework & community interaction -- Management process -- Appendix A: Typical case study: "Group home in North York" -- Appendix B: Questionnaire: client information profile -- Appendix C: Problem identification matrix -- Appendix D: Group homes, Metropolitan Toronto, 1987 -- Appendix E: Group home operator's neighbourhood dialogue guidelines -- Appendix F: Solicitor's certificate #1 -- Appendix G: Initial project submission "560" -- Appendix H: Project application "1414" -- Appendix I: Standard budget package (Ministry of Community & Social Services) -- Appendix J: Design illustrations -- Appendix K: Metropolitan Toronto Draft Official Plan; Policies -- Appendix L: Management plan (city of Toronto Fire Department) -- Appendix M: Housing types.

Caregivers' Perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologist Talk About Child Language and Literacy Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2049-2067
Author(s):  
Karmen L. Porter ◽  
Janna B. Oetting ◽  
Loretta Pecchioni
Keyword(s):  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Therapy Goals ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Types Of Information

Purpose This study examined caregiver perceptions of their child's language and literacy disorder as influenced by communications with their speech-language pathologist. Method The participants were 12 caregivers of 10 school-aged children with language and literacy disorders. Employing qualitative methods, a collective case study approach was utilized in which the caregiver(s) of each child represented one case. The data came from semistructured interviews, codes emerged directly from the caregivers' responses during the interviews, and multiple coding passes using ATLAS.ti software were made until themes were evident. These themes were then further validated by conducting clinical file reviews and follow-up interviews with the caregivers. Results Caregivers' comments focused on the types of information received or not received, as well as the clarity of the information. This included information regarding their child's diagnosis, the long-term consequences of their child's disorder, and the connection between language and reading. Although caregivers were adept at describing their child's difficulties and therapy goals/objectives, their comments indicated that they struggled to understand their child's disorder in a way that was meaningful to them and their child. Conclusions The findings showed the value caregivers place on receiving clear and timely diagnostic information, as well as the complexity associated with caregivers' understanding of language and literacy disorders. The findings are discussed in terms of changes that could be made in clinical practice to better support children with language and literacy disorders and their families.

Film Marketing: the Case of the New Horizons Association

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-94
Author(s):  
Marcin Ptasznik
Keyword(s):  
Film Industry ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
New Horizons ◽  
Marketing Actions

Approaches to marketing actions in culture are exhibiting rising significance in the modern dynamically changing environment. This paper is focused on the identification of possible applications of marketing in the sphere of culture, with particular reference to the film industry, field of operations of the New Horizons Association. The author’s research was based on a literature study, participant observation, and an online questionnaire, enabling creation of a case study on the New Horizons Association. Empiri-cal research allowed for exploration of the perception of marketing actions of this organization, as well as identifying possible directions for its development. Changes in the needs of modern consumers are related to ongoing virtualization and globalization of culture, and allow for academic discussion about the future of innovative cultural institutions and audio-visual ventures, including within the context of the current global coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.

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