Exercise Spaces in Parks for Older Adults: A Qualitative Investigation

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Janet Lok Chun Lee ◽  
Rainbow Tin Hung Ho
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Outdoor Setting ◽  
High Area ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Future Plans

In response to demographic changes in recent years, an increasing number of parks have established exercise spaces for older adults. However, limited research has been conducted to investigate how older adults utilize, experience, and perceive these spaces. This study aims to explore their experiences of using these spaces and their perspectives on these spaces by using a qualitative descriptive research design. In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 users in three Hong Kong parks with low, medium, and high area-based socioeconomic statuses. The findings highlight that exercise spaces in parks can cultivate a positive environment allowing older adults with varying physical abilities and health statuses to remain active together as well as to support each other socially and emotionally in a natural outdoor setting. The participants’ perspectives on the exercise space discussed in this study suggest that future plans for constructing such spaces in parks might benefit from a co-design approach.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Wheat Farming: Calculations and Perceptions

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Damara Dinda Nirmalasari Zebua ◽  
Sony Heru Priyanto ◽  
Lasmono Tri Sunaryanto
Keyword(s):  
Rice Farming ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Public Consumption ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Depth Interviews

National diversification of wheat-based food has been put into practice. Public consumption of flour-based food, such as noodles and bread, is in great demand. This study aims to determine the calculations, perceptions and attitudes of farmers towards wheat farming, considering that Indonesia is a non-wheat developing country. This qualitative descriptive research using in-depth interviews with 7 informants and observation methods was conducted in Klaten and Demak Regencies. In analyzing the data, this study used an interactive analysis model including data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results show that: 1) based on farmers' calculations, wheat farming is financially not profitable to farmers because the products harvested are not worth the expense; 2) farmers' calculations affect farmers' perceptions which shifted to negative perceptions that wheat farming is not as promising as other farming businesses. Despite the negative perceptions, wheat farming has provided a valuable experience for farmers which is shown by their pride and pleasure and 3) the majority of farmers are not interested in wheat farming, which is shown by their attitude of not being able to accept wheat farming, while other farmers behave otherwise, indicated by their willingness to recommence wheat planting testing. Further research may examine: 1) how to change the culture of rice farming into culture of wheat farming; 2) how to change subsistence rice farming into enterprise and 3) how to change rice farming as social activities to rice farming as business activities.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR ALJABAR SISWA KELAS VIII MTs

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Misbahuddin Misbahuddin ◽  
St.Hasmiah Mustamin ◽  
Fitriani Nur
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Tests ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Algebraic Thinking ◽  
Algebraic Form ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
High Category ◽  
Meta Level ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Algebraic Forms ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis keterampilan berpikir aljabar siswa. Fokus dalam penelitian ini adalah kemampuan generasional, kemampuan transformasional, dan kemampuan level-meta global. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian dekskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII MTs Ganrang Batu Kabupaten Jeneponto sebanyak 29 orang, yang selanjutnya dipilih menjadi subjek wawancara adalah 6 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes diagnostik dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1) kemampuan generasional siswa subjek kategori tinggi dan sedang cenderung mampu pada indikator menentukan makna variabel dari suatu masalah dan mempresentasikan masalah dalam hubungan antar variabel. Subjek pada kategori rendah belum mampu dalam aktivitas  generasional, 2) kemampuan transformasional siswa kategori tinggi cenderung mampu pada indikator menentukan bentuk aljabar yang ekuivalen dan menyelesaikan operasi bentuk aljabar. Subjek pada kategori sedang dalam aktivitas transformasional mampu menyelesaikan operasi bentuk aljabar, sedangkan subjek pada kategori rendah belum mampu dalam aktivitas generasional baik pada indikator menentukan bentuk aljabar yang ekuivalen maupun menyelesaikan operasi bentuk aljabar 3) kemampuan level-meta global siswa kategori tinggi, kategori sedang, dan kategori rendah cenderung belum mampu dalam indikator menggunakan aljabar untuk menganalisis perubahan, hubungan, dan memprediksi suatu masalah dalam matematika dan menggunakan aljabar untuk memodelkan masalah dan menyelesaikannya. AbstractThis study aims to determine the types of students' algebraic thinking skills. The focus in this research is generational abilities, transformational abilities, and global meta-level capabilities. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. The subjects of this research were 29th grade students of Mts Ganrang Batu, Jeneponto Regency with 29 people, who were subsequently chosen as the subjects of the interviews were 6 people. Data collection techniques using diagnostic tests and in-depth interviews. The results of this study indicate that: 1) the generational abilities of high and medium category subject students tend to be able to determine the meaning of variable indicators of a problem and present problems in the relationships between variables. Subjects in the low category have not been able to be in generational activities, 2) the transformational abilities of high category students tend to be able to on indicators determine the equivalent algebraic form and complete the operation of the algebraic form. Subjects in the medium category in transformational activities are able to complete algebraic form operations, while subjects in the low category have not been able to in generational activities either on indicators determining equivalent algebraic forms or completing algebraic form operations 3) global meta-level ability of high category students, medium categories, and low categories tend not to be able to use indicators of algebra to analyze changes, relationships, and predict problems in mathematics and use algebra to model problems and solve them.

Behavioral Factors Contributing to Older Adults Falling in Public Places

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindy Clemson ◽  
Debra Manor ◽  
Maureen H. Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Meaningful Activity ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
Depth Interviews

Activity recall, in-depth interviews, and reenactment of the fall were used to elucidate the behavior patterns, actions, and habits that contribute to older adults falling in public places. The aim was to improve older adults' capacity to understand behavioral risks associated with falls and develop safe adaptive strategies so they can play an active role in minimizing falls and maintaining meaningful activity. Ten major themes were identified: not attending to the route ahead, lack of familiarity, pace, mobility behaviors, environmental influences, eyesight behaviors, health factors affecting physical abilities, lack of confidence, overexertion, and unnoticed environmental hazards. The findings add to knowledge about the extent and nature of behavioral factors that contribute to falls in public places and provide guidelines for some specific areas of focus for falls prevention. A recommendation is that fall prevention interventions with older adults employ strategies that actively engage them in critical reflective thinking.

scholarly journals Analysis of Indonesia and New Zealand geothermal regulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 926 (1) ◽  
pp. 012095
Author(s):  
B Bramantio ◽  
S H Sumantri ◽  
S Thamrin ◽  
N A Sasongko
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Geothermal Power Plant ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Regulation is the important things as the framework and reference for developer to conduct a business such as geothermal development legally in line. Geothermal regulation is needed in developing geothermal power plant as renewable energy from green energy for cleaner environment. The purpose of this research was to analyse the geothermal regulation in Indonesia and compare with New Zealand regulation. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive research method. The data used in this study were taken through in-depth interviews with an expert and literature study from various relevant sources data related with Indonesia and New Zealand geothermal regulation. One of geothermal regulation in Indonesia is related to the Geothermal Working Area (GWA), where basically issued from two regimes of geothermal law, that are GWA formed prior Act No. 27/2003 and GWA formed afterward Act No. 27/2003, those geothermal regulations was changed time by time. While New Zealand has regulations namely Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991 which is the main environmental law in New Zealand. Therefore, from this research was analysed that clear regulation is needed to conduct geothermal development which is more applicable and provide benefits to geothermal developers who are fully supported by the government and stakeholders.

A Qualitative Study of Iranian Parents’ Experiences of Interacting With Their Adolescent Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 569-575
Author(s):  
Mahni Rahkar Farshi ◽  
Leila Valizadeh ◽  
Vahid Zamanzadeh ◽  
Maryam Rassouli ◽  
David Lees ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Adolescent Development ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Parenting Strategies ◽  
Effective Parenting ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Parents Experiences

Introduction: Transition from childhood to adulthood is an important and challenging period for both adolescents and their parents, particularly in societies undergoing development and change. In Iran, cultural and social change is inextricably linked to, and strongly impacts on, family units. Aim: To explore the experiences of parents and the strategies they use in interacting with their adolescent children. Method: Qualitative descriptive research using in-depth interviews was conducted with 23 parents of adolescents in Iran. Transcribed data were subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Parents used two key approaches to effectively interact with their adolescent children. The first, “transformed parenting” involved the parents changing their parenting style and practices. The second approach, “child orientation” involved the parents trying to control, educate, and guide their child. Implication for transcultural practice: Understanding how parents experience interactions with adolescents in the context of Iranian culture and increasing modernity will guide nurses to foster effective parenting strategies for optimal adolescent development.

scholarly journals Prospek dan tantangan kabupaten layak anak (KLA) di kabupaten Cirebon

2020 ◽  
pp. 225-244
Author(s):  
Syaeful Bakhri ◽  
Cucu Herawati ◽  
Wardah Nuroniyah
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Single Region ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Collection Methods

In the development of KLA in Indonesia, there has not been a single region in West Java Province that has won the title of child-friendly regency/city. Cirebon Regency itself has succeeded in achieving the title of Child-Friendly City (KLA) in the Primary category in 2015. This study aims to determine the prospects and challenges of the Cirebon Regency towards a Child-Friendly Regency with a better grade. The research approach used is a type of qualitative descriptive research with data collection methods in-depth interviews, data processed through SWOT analysis. The results of the study show a combination of strategies with the highest priority, namely Strength – Opportunity (SO), followed by Weakness – Opportunity (WO), then Strength – Threat (ST), and Weakness – Threat (WT). With an interpretation that the intended strategy is how to maximize strength and opportunities to support the running of child-friendly regional action plans in the Cirebon Regency.

scholarly journals TRANSFORMASI RUANG HUNIAN TRANSMIGRAN BALI AKIBAT AKULTURASI DI DESA BASARANG JAYA, KALIMANTAN TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Herwin Sutrisno ◽  
Theresia Susi
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Spatial Transformation ◽  
Basic Form ◽  
Central Kalimantan ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Physical Transformation ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Key Resources ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract: Balinese transmigrants in Basarang Jaya Village, Central Kalimantan indirectly brought their tradition and culture. The meeting of Balinese culture elements with the local culture elements (the Dayak Ngaju tribe) has caused acculturation in the village. In the point of view of architecture, such acculturation is implemented in the residence of Balinese transmigrants in the form of changes or adjustments based on the characteristics of both cultures, and one of the examples is the transformational changes in the Balinese residences. This research aims to identify the physical transformation of Balinese residences that happened because of acculturation in Basarang Jaya. This research employed the qualitative descriptive research, and the data were collected from field observations, documentation, and in-depth interviews with key resources and residential owners. The result has shown that the kind of transformation occurring at Balinese residences in Basarang Jaya Village is the transformation in the residences’ basic form, masses, and room elements.Keyword: Spatial transformation, balinese residence, Basarang Jaya Abstrak: Transmigran Bali yang berpindah ke Desa Basarang Jaya, Kabupaten Kapuas, Kalimantan Tengah secara tidak langsung membawa serta tradisi dan budayanya. Bertemunya unsur-unsur budaya yang dibawa oleh transmigran Bali dengan unsur-unsur budaya masyarakat lokal (suku Dayak Ngaju) menyebabkan terjadinya akulturasi di Desa Basarang Jaya. Dari segi arsitektur, akulturasi tersebut terimplementasi pada hunian transmigran Bali. Dalam hunian transmigran Bali terjadi berbagai perubahan atau penyesuaian antara budaya yang mereka bawa dengan lingkungan tempat tinggalnya, salah satunya tampak pada transformasi ruang hunian transmigran Bali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi transformasi ruang hunian yang terjadi pada hunian transmigran Bali akibat akulturasi di Desa Basarang Jaya. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pengamatan di lapangan, dokumentasi dan wawancara mendalam dengan nara sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa transformasi hunian yang terjadi pada hunian transmigran Bali di Desa Basarang Jaya adalah perubahan bentuk hunian berupa perubahan bentuk dasar hunian, perubahan massa hunian dan perubahan jenis ruang.Kata Kunci: Transformasi Ruang, Hunian Transmigran Bali, Basarang Jaya

scholarly journals Kesadaran Beragama Pelaku Pariwisata di Kawasan Malioboro

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-132
Author(s):  
Wahyu Amin Arifudin ◽  
Nurul Fatihah ◽  
Ahmad Echsan ◽  
Lailatul Maftuhah ◽  
Difla Nadjih ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Informal Sector ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Participatory Observation ◽  
Holy Book

This study identifies the religious awareness of informal sector tourism actors participating in the Malioboro Mengaji program in Yogyakarta. Qualitative descriptive research with a phenomenological approach is useful for getting a natural overview and views of informants. The data were collected by participatory observation and in-depth interviews. Most of the informants were middle-aged who had tasted the acid of life including all forms of deviations from religious teachings. The passage of age encourages the search for inner and outer happiness. One of them is by learning the Koran. The initial motivation behind the various participants experienced changes along with participation in the Al Quran reading training. The desire to realize a lighter life burden and peace of mind with a sense of pride in being able to directly read the Islamic holy book that is the guide of his life.

scholarly journals Character Education Through The Movement Of Artists Entering School In Primary School Students 5 Namlea

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susiati Susiati
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Participatory Observation

Character education is increasingly considered important in today's era because of the spread of technology that contains less educational sites and behaviors that can blind the minds of teenagers and school children. Through the activities of the Movement for Artists to Enter School, character education will be cultivated for elementary school students to become moral and cultured individuals.This study aims to identify the application of student character education through the Artists Entrance Movement for students of SD Negeri 5 Namlea. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The data sources in this study were 24 students who joined the GSMS at SD Negeri 5 Namlea. Data were collected using observation methods with participatory observation techniques, in-depth interviews, documentary studies, literature studies. The results showed that there were fifteen forms of character education that were applied in the activities of the Artist Movement for Schools at SD Negeri 5 Namlea, namely 1) loving the country; 2) care for the environment; 3) social care; 4) fond of reading; 5) honest; 6) tolerance; 7) discipline; 8) democratic; 9) friendly; 10) peace-loving; 11) reward achievement; 12) independent; 13) creative; 14) love culture attitude; 15) hard work.

scholarly journals Word of Mouth Communication Influence of Online Hotel Room Reservation Confirmation: Case Study of Individual Travelers in Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Suk Ha Chan ◽  
Anna Chun-Hsuan Hsiao ◽  
Irini Lai Fun Tang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
New Findings ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Word Of Mouth Communication ◽  
Depth Interviews

Hong Kong residents tend to spend their holidays by traveling overseas; hence, they reserve hotels online. Moreover, low-cost carriers have become popular and common, thereby resulting in an increase in the number of individual travelers. Accordingly, the online hotel industry can no longer ignore the potential segment of individual travelers. In addition, word of mouth (WOM) is significant in the decision-making process because of the development of Web 2.0. and Travel 3.0. Furthermore, previous studies were analyzed and only a few focus on the individual traveler perspectives on purchasing hotel reservations online. However, individual travelers have different culture and values compared with the public; the former has its own lifestyle, consumer behavior, and ego. Therefore, the investigation of individual travelers when purchasing hotel reservations online is a valuable research topic. Under all situations, WOM has become one of the crucial factors upon which individual travelers base their travel planning and decision. This study used the interpretivist approach to investigate the respondents’ experiences and views for exploring and understanding individual traveler’s perception. The current study adopted qualitative research toward the effects of WOM communication on purchasing hotel reservations online. To investigate the topic, in-depth interviews were conducted on 15 respondents who are individual travelers and travel alone. The interviews followed a semi-structured format using open-ended questions. Descriptive research was designed to gather the findings. In addition, this study provided the effects of WOM communication on purchasing hotel reservations online from the perspective of an individual traveler. New findings, effects of WOM from an individual traveler’s perspective, and recommendations are provided, thereby providing significant guidance to industrial practitioners to improve and formulate marketing strategies.

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