scholarly journals A Qualitative Investigation of Young Female Dancers’ Use of Imagery

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Muir ◽  
Krista J. Munroe-Chandler ◽  
Todd Loughead
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Practical Implications

Although dancers have noted using imagery to mentally rehearse a routine, understand and reinforce movement, inspire strong emotions, and lower arousal levels, this finding is specific to adult dancers, overlooking imagery use with young dancers. The current study qualitatively examined the 4 Ws of imagery use (where, when, what, and why) with female dancers 7–14 years of age. Twenty-three female dancers (Mage = 10.43, SD = 2.19) from various dance styles participated in 1 of 4 focus-group discussions. Thematic analysis revealed findings similar to those identified in the domains of both adult dance and children’s sport. There were, however, findings emerging from the current study specific to young female dancers. These findings are provided, in addition to practical implications for dance instructors.

Enhancing graduates’ employability through polytechnic–industry collaboration

2021 ◽  
pp. 095042222110631
Author(s):  
Innocent Otache
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
National Board ◽  
Job Requirements ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Practical Implications

The unemployability of many Nigerian graduates is somewhat attributable to the existing wide collaboration gap between Nigerian higher education institutions and industry. Against this backdrop, this study explores how Nigerian polytechnics and industry can collaborate to enhance graduates’ employability. Adopting a focus group discussion approach, three focus groups involving 20 people (eight polytechnic lecturers, six National Board for Technical Education officials and six industry executives) participated in the study. Content analysis of the focus group discussions revealed the need to involve industry experts in curriculum development and review to meet today’s job requirements in industry. The need to involve industry experts in teaching certain aspects of the curriculum was also highlighted. The findings further revealed the desirability of exposing students and lecturers to industrial work situations to equip them with workplace skills and experience. Additionally, the study found that a comprehensive collaboration policy framework, funding, commitment, mutual benefits and trust are required to achieve successful polytechnic–industry collaboration. This research demonstrates that effective collaboration between polytechnics and industry will help to improve the employability of graduates. The findings provide policy and practical implications for polytechnics, regulatory bodies, industry and government.

scholarly journals Endogenous conflict resolution mechanisms of the San people at Platfontein

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Y Gebregeorgis
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
The State ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

The objective of this study was to explore the endogenous conflict resolution mechanisms and practices of the San people at Platfontein, South Africa. To this end, data were collected from 304 interviews and 26 focus group discussions. The collected data were analysed through Inductive Thematic Analysis. The findings show that the San people have endogenous conflict resolution mechanisms which basically aim at restoring peace and harmony within the community. The endogenous mechanisms were found to be fairly participatory and supplementary to the state machineries that work for justice, peace and harmony. However, the conflict resolution mechanisms of the San people are currently weakening due to the impact of modernisation and the leadership dispute among the sub-groups of the community.

Career Aspirations Among Youth in Manipur: Studying the Barriers to Aspiration in a Conflict Region

2019 ◽  
pp. 089484531989092
Author(s):  
Sombala Ningthoujam ◽  
Vishwa Mohan Bansal ◽  
Teena Singh ◽  
Oinam Hemlata Devi ◽  
Maria Zafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Job Opportunities

The aim of the study was to explore the career aspirations of the youth in Manipur, and data were collected through focus group discussions from 18 participants. The analysis of the data using thematic analysis was done to identify themes to develop an understanding of what careers these youth aspire for and the barriers to their aspirations. Four major themes identified were aspirations, barriers, support from family, and impact of the insurgency. The participants were found to have high career aspirations, clarity with regard to what they want to achieve in life, and desire to have careers that let them work for the betterment of their community. Limited job opportunities in Manipur and underdevelopment of private sector were attributed as major barriers. Participants from lower socioeconomic status reported facing greater challenge. Emotional as well as monetary support from family facilitated high career aspirations and perseverance in achieving them.

Determinants and outcomes of faculty consulting from management teachers’ perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-225
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Hymavathi Chillara ◽  
Debajani Sahoo ◽  
Abhilash Ponnam
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Management Consulting ◽  
Financial Benefit ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Professional Advancement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Consultancy ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the major determinants that influence the management teachers to practice management consulting. The second objective of this research is to understand how the experience in management consultancy leads to value addition in their class room teaching. Design/methodology/approach To address the first research objective, focus group discussions were conducted with management teachers practicing consultancy. These results were used to generate items for the questionnaire. Factor analysis performed on the data revealed six determinants influencing management teachers to engage in consulting activity. To address the second research objective, focus group discussions with MBA graduates were used to comprehend how teachers with management consulting experience enrich the pedagogy. Findings The major findings of the study suggest that the determinants influencing management teachers to practice consulting are: improving competencies, furthering professional advancement, accruing strategic and financial benefit, enabling holistic development. Through study 2, the authors found out that management teachers add value in pedagogy by forging corporate world connection through real-time examples, enable critical thinking by breaking established paradigms, effective classroom delivery through storytelling, etc., and lending student support by assuming a mentor’s role. Practical implications This study found that faculty consulting reduces the perceived gap between the industry and academia and it also leads to effective class room teaching. Originality/value The study is the first attempt to empirically test the determinants influencing management teachers to practice consultancy services and qualitatively assess how the consultancy experience enriches the in-class performance.

scholarly journals Masculinities and Aging in Ireland

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 826-826
Author(s):  
Aine Ni Leime
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cultural Images ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Cultural Constructions ◽  
Cross National

Abstract There is a need for research to gain understanding of the social and cultural constructions of ageing masculinities that, as Gullette emphasises, operate together to construct a ‘culture of decline’. This presentation explores how cultural images of older men inform constructions of ageing and lived realities in Ireland. It draws on the Irish findings from a cross-national, inter-disciplinary project conducted in 2019 investigating older men’s perceptions of how they are represented in film and advertising. It applies innovative narrative and thematic analysis to data from four focus group discussions, interviews and reflective diaries, to explore participants’ (Irish men aged 65+) reactions to the portrayal of older men in TV and film. Stereotypes identified included older men as conservative, grumpy, sad, streetwise, trickster, or action hero. Thematic analysis identified themes including men’s identification with their jobs; their diminishing roles in the family; and old age as a matter of perception.

Nursing Group Empowerment: Instrument Revision

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Christina L. Sieloff ◽  
Marty Downey ◽  
Rebecca L. Muller
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Student Nurse ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Group Empowerment

Background and Purpose:The Sieloff–King Assessment of Group Empowerment Within Organizations (SKAGEO) has demonstrated consistent reliability and validity, although past participants reported the need for revisions to further improve its clarity and ease of use in research. The purpose of this research was to use focus groups to revise the SKAGEO.Methods:Two focus groups were held (seven RNs and one student nurse). Thematic analysis was used to analyze the focus group discussions.Results:Five major themes, and eleven subthemes, were identified as areas for future revisions to further improve the instrument’s clarity and use in research.Conclusions:Revisions in the SKAGEO, based on the areas identified by the focus groups, would result in an instrument that would more easily be understood and incorporated into research.

scholarly journals Fathers’ involvement in child care activities: Qualitative findings from the highlands of Madagascar

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0247112
Author(s):  
Hasina Rakotomanana ◽  
Christine N. Walters ◽  
Joel J. Komakech ◽  
Deana Hildebrand ◽  
Gail E. Gates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Traditional Gender Roles

Few studies have investigated fathers’ roles in child care in Madagascar. This study explored the perceptions, attitudes, and practices regarding fathers’ involvement in child care using qualitative methods. Ten focus group discussions were conducted among parents of children aged 6–23 months; seven were among mothers, and three among fathers. In-depth semi-structured interviews (n = 8) were also conducted with key informants. Discussions and interviews were audio-recorded and the verbatim transcripts in Malagasy were translated into English. Data were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach. Provision of financial and material support as well as teaching and playing with the child were the main perceived roles of fathers. In practice, fathers spent their time alone with their children playing and holding them when the mother was unavailable. Busy schedules and separation due to work were major barriers to fathers’ involvement. Traditional gender roles for child care in which the mother is seen as primarily responsible for the child were salient across the data. Consequently, men involved in child care activities and their wives were often criticized by the community. Nevertheless, there was self-reported interest from both mothers and fathers in involving men more in child care. Interventions aimed to increase fathers’ involvement in child care may be more successful when they focus on shifting the community perceptions on the division of responsibilities between fathers and mothers.

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