Allopathic and Naturopathic Medicine and Their Objective Consideration of Congruent Pursuit

In recent years, allopathy (ALP) and naturopathy (NAP) have become a favorite topic, source of argument, and the subject discussed when it comes to choosing treatment modality. Various attempts have been made to elucidate this issue, yet limited advancement has been achieved. To this day, the dispute remains active, and the debate over what to do about it continues to damnify us. The presented qualitative analysis aims to identify existing views or else expand on or uncover already known differences. Ourexamination or position is not about the conflict, finding a superior method (ALP vs. NAP), but aims at inductive reasoning, making broader generalizations from scientific observations. Subjects and Methods. We explore the philosophical and psychological foundation of the prevailing ideologies and perspectives in the contemporary society using the Straussian grounded theory approach. The study had no subjects. Results. We outline the path for the future direction. Conclusion. Our examination concludes that it is essential to acknowledge not only the difference between ALP and NAP but also how they both act on our health. We emphasize that, by identifying our perspective, our inner reflection, and our view on this topic, we can undertake a new paradigm, new road to improve our health, and perhaps the well-being throughout our culture and society.

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Parenting Stress and Maternal Coherence: Mothers With Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/2018_aja-17-0093 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 260-271

Author(s):

Yap Quin Jean ◽

Rafidah Mazlan ◽

Mahadir Ahmad ◽

Nashrah Maamor

Keyword(s):

Parenting Stress ◽

Hard Of Hearing ◽

Parental Stress ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Attitudes ◽

Adjustment Process ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Substantive Theory ◽

Hearing Children ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

Purpose The aim of this study was to develop a substantive theory that explains parenting stress among mothers of deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HH) children. Method Fifteen hearing mothers of children with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss were interviewed. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and a grounded theory approach was used to inductively analyze parental stress in mothers of D/HH children. Theory generation was achieved through triangulation of data sources and systematic organization of data into codes. The coding process identified salient themes that were constantly cross-checked and compared across data to further develop categories, properties, and tentative hypotheses. Results In general, two main themes emerged from the interviews: the contextual stressors and stress-reducing resources. The contextual stressors were labeled as distress over audiology-related needs, pressure to acquire new knowledge and skills, apprehension about the child's future, and demoralizing negative social attitudes. The stress-reducing resources that moderated parenting stress were identified to be the child's progress, mother's characteristics, professional support, and social support. The interaction between the identified stressors and adjustment process uncovered a central theme termed maternal coherence. Conclusion The substantive theory suggests that mothers of D/HH children can effectively manage parenting stress and increase well-being by capitalizing on relevant stress-reducing resources to achieve maternal coherence.

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Social Engagement in Assisted Living and Implications for Practice

Journal of Applied Gerontology ◽

10.1177/0733464810384480 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 215-238 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Nan Sook Park ◽

Sheryl Zimmerman ◽

Kathleen Kinslow ◽

Hae Jung Shin ◽

Lucinda Lee Roff

Keyword(s):

Social Interactions ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Assisted Living ◽

Social Engagement ◽

Well Being ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Southern State ◽

Social And Emotional ◽

Grounded Theory Approach ◽

Depth Interviews

While it is known that social engagement is important for the well-being of older people, its role among residents in assisted living (AL) residences has not been well explored. The purposes of this study were to explore the experiences of social engagement among AL residents and explain its components and processes as unique to this setting. Qualitative data were collected via semistructured, in-depth interviews with 29 residents in four AL residences in a Southern state. Salient themes were derived using the grounded theory approach. Findings revealed the complexity of social engagement and were organized around five themes related to characteristics of desired social relationships, the perspective of time and loss, barriers to and resources for social engagement, and strategies to develop or modify relationships. AL providers could make concerted efforts to develop practices to provide residents with more social and emotional resources and help them engage in meaningful social interactions.

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INTRODUCTION

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.91.1.iv ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 91 (1) ◽

pp. iv-iv

Author(s):

AUDREY K. BROWN

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Care ◽

Child Care ◽

Day Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Developmental Needs ◽

Developmental Potential ◽

Pediatric Service ◽

The Subject ◽

Future Direction

The Trustees of the Johnson and Johnson Institute for Pediatric Service (now The Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute) have, over the past 25 years, sponsored symposia on topics of major importance to the health and well-being of children. The subject of group day care for children was chosen for the symposium held October 4 and 5, 1991 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This choice was made, not only because the subject has been propelled into prominence by the dramatic recent changes in the pattern of family life and the role of women in our society, particularly the remarkable increase in the number of mothers working outside of the home, but because group day care was growing with little sense of direction. The Trustees felt that the quality of care would, to a large extent, shape the early development of the involved children, and that it is evolving with insufficient coordination among the disciplines essential to the development of child care settings of high quality. They felt that too little attention had been paid to the fact that the quality of care which was being substituted for maternal care demanded not only safe supervision, but also specific attention to the developmental needs of children at a time in life now recognized as perhaps the most developmentally critical. They felt it was time to bring together authorities in diverse disciplines, whose work impacted on this burgeoning field, to exchange information which could determine the future direction of child care by emphasizing those features in early care that enhance the child's full developmental potential.

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Understanding Belgian Individual Investors: Complementarity of Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies in a Grounded Theory Approach

International Journal of Business Administration ◽

10.5430/ijba.v8n7p154 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 154

Author(s):

Laetitia Pozniak ◽

Chantal Scoubeau

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Primary Data ◽

Individual Investors ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Family Tradition ◽

The Difference ◽

Investor Behaviour ◽

Grounded Theory Approach ◽

Qualitative Phase

This article describes the methodological reasoning followed while studying Belgian individual investors and shows how two methodological approaches, one qualitative and one quantitative, can together allow to build a real inductive process within priority is given to data and to returns from the field.How do individual investors experience their investment? Are they one or several investor’s profiles?Our research explores an unknown territory (Bouchard, 200). Many researches focus on investor behaviour bias and their underperformance. No researches studied Belgian individual investors, few studies used mixed methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and few studies used primary data. Our research proposes to fill that gap.Thanks to the qualitative phase (17 interviews of Belgian investors) we highlighted the importance of family tradition and the influence of environment regarding investment decisions; the difference of perception between investors and their environment, qualities of a good investor and their perception of financial intermediaries.The quantitative phase (706 questionnaires) allowed to discover 5 investors’ profiles in term of behaviour: the followers, the traditionalists, the sleeping investors, the experts and the gamblers.This article also pinpoints all difficulties met during the research using grounded theory and proposed the solutions used by the authors.

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Invisible Lives and Hidden Realities of Undocumented Youth

Refuge ◽

10.25071/1920-7336.40310 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 63-74 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Faria Kamal ◽

Kyle D. Killian

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Factor ◽

Well Being ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Health Issues ◽

Immigration Status ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Descriptive Data ◽

Undocumented Youth ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of undocumented youth and the mental health impacts of living in daily fear of detention and deportation. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted to examine the repercussions of living without immigration status, and the descriptive data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Results indicate that lack of immigration status is associated with mental health issues, particularly anxiety. Absence of immigration status is implicated as a decisive social factor influencing individuals’ mental and social well-being.

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Exploring the Pain Experience of Chinese Elderly Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Multimorbidity in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study using a Grounded Theory Approach

Asia Pacific Family Medicine ◽

10.22146/apfm.v18i1.56 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Winky Law ◽

Deng Xue ◽

Sibei Lin ◽

Yeut Hoi Wong ◽

Regina SIT

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Pain Management ◽

Older People ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Theory Approach ◽

The Impact ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

Background: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) is common in older people with multimorbidity (MM). Given the complex etiology of CMSP, it is worthwhile to explore the meanings attached to an individual and its interaction with MM. The study aimed to explore the meanings underneath the experience of CMSP and MM, to generate new insight on the support of pain management in the elderly population. Methods: 20 eligible subjects aged between 65 and 80 were recruited through purposive sampling. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted, with data transcript, coded and analyzed using grounded theory approach. Results: Quotes evolved on the interaction between CMSP and MM, with participants expressed worries of pain may affect disease control. Three themes emerged which included the impact of CMSP on the physical and psychosocial well-being among the elderly with MM, the barriers to pain care in the community, and the perception and strategies on pain management. Conclusions: Older people with CMSP and MM were suffering from a significant physical and psychological impact on their well-being. Self-care remains a preferred adjunct in pain management; support should be strengthened at individual (education) and community (urban development) level.

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“Next, It Will Be You”: Women's Fear of Victimization and Precautionary Safety Behaviors in Informal Settlement Communities in Nairobi, Kenya

10.20944/preprints202104.0059.v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Samantha Winter ◽

Nathan Jason Aguilar ◽

Lena Moraa Obara ◽

Laura Johnson

Keyword(s):

Informal Settlement ◽

Informal Settlements ◽

Well Being ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Potential Cost ◽

Fear Of Victimization ◽

Data Collection And Analysis ◽

Individual Strategies ◽

Grounded Theory Approach ◽

Depth Interviews

Around one billion people live in informal settlements, globally, including over half of Nairobi, Kenya’s three million residents. The purpose of this study was to explore women’s fear of victimization within Mathare, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya and how fear of victimization influences behavior. Fifty-five in-depth interviews were conducted with women in 2016. A modified grounded theory approach guided data collection and analysis. Findings suggest fear of victimization is a serious concern in informal settlements. Women have found ways to adopt their behaviors that allow them to continue to function and protect their children despite fearing victimization, but at a potential cost to their health and well-being. Thus, there is a critical need for more research focused on social, economic, structural, community, infrastructure, technological, and individual strategies to prevent violence, enhance residents’ sense of safety, and, subsequently, minimize women’s fear of victimization in informal settlements.

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Transformation of the subject in bioethics: From an autonomous person to cosmopolitan

Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University Philosophy and Conflict Studies ◽

10.21638/spbu17.2020.306 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (3) ◽

pp. 484-496

Author(s):

Boris S. Solozhenkin ◽

Keyword(s):

Personal Autonomy ◽

Well Being ◽

Modern World ◽

Personal Perspective ◽

General Context ◽

Phenomenology Of Spirit ◽

The Subject ◽

The Difference ◽

Individual Decisions ◽

Van Rensselaer Potter

The purpose of the article is to trace the development of the idea of subjectivity in bioethics, starting from the level assumed by the prevailing model of personal autonomy up to the cosmopolitan dimension innate to the global model proposed by Van Rensselaer Potter. In the article, autonomy is considered in the more general context of the individualization of Western societies. It is revealed that autonomy is inherently dependent on the idea of human well-being and the values of individualism and therefore it can be reduced to individual decisions. This devaluation of personal autonomy finds justifiable criticism among bioethicists. The concept of the subject is restored in the frame of the substantive model of autonomy indicating the inextricable connection of a choice and a common personal perspective. Such an individualistic approach to the subject is initially limited. Being concentrated on the behavior of a rational individual, the approach localizes all relevant ethical cases. In the modern world, global problem intersect with each other they cease to be noticed and moreover become intimatized due to their individualistic description. This approach to the subject is thus inadequate and needs to be replaced. For this purpose, the difference between the two traditions within bioethics must be overcome: an autonomous person and cosmopolitan remain the two significant models of subjectivity, and the bridge between them has never been built. The article explores the possibility of such a transition to a cosmopolitan position on the classic example from The Phenomenology of Spirit. It can be concluded that the current position of the theory of the subject is tenuous on both flanks of bioethics. When it loses the message of subjectivity and becomes a servant of the technological approach, we get just another version of medical ethics and lose the long-term perspective appropriate for the cosmopolitan world.

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Language regrets: mixed-ethnic children’s lost opportunity for minority language acquisition in Japan

Multilingua ◽

10.1515/multi-2019-0040 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 213-237

Author(s):

Janice Nakamura

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Family Relations ◽

Well Being ◽

Minority Language ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Social And Emotional ◽

The Social ◽

Grounded Theory Approach ◽

Lost Opportunity

AbstractMixed-ethnic children in Japan do not usually acquire the language of their non-Japanese parent. This study looks at their lost opportunity to acquire their minority parent’s language through a retrospective investigation of their language experiences from childhood to young adulthood. Transcripts of interviews with ten mixed-ethnic children (ages 18 to 23) were analyzed based on the constructive grounded theory approach (Charmaz 2014Constructing grounded theory, 2nd edn. London: Sage). Analysis of codes which emerged from the interviews revealed that family relations, parents’ reluctance to speak the minority language and the prioritization of English were some of the factors perceived by the mixed-ethnic children to have contributed to the non-transmission of the minority language. Many of the children described their lost opportunity to acquire the minority language as regretful. Questions posed by Japanese people about their identity and language reminded some participants of their mixed-ethnicity and inability to speak the minority language. These findings suggest that the non-transmission of the minority language has long-term implications on the social and emotional well-being of mixed-ethnic children in Japan.

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Women’s risk and well-being at the intersection of dowry, patriarchy, and conservation: The gendering of human–wildlife conflict

Environment and Planning E Nature and Space ◽

10.1177/2514848619875664 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 976-998 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kalli F Doubleday ◽

Paul C Adams

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Power Dynamics ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Patriarchal System ◽

Life Itself ◽

A Chain ◽

Political Ecologies ◽

Grounded Theory Approach ◽

Human Wildlife Conflict ◽

System Focus

Drawing on work in feminist political ecologies and employing a grounded theory approach, this article examines the socio-spatial links between the patriarchal tradition of dowry, tigers, and women’s well-being. It shows how a landscape governed for conservation purposes can produce embodied and material harm for women living under a patriarchal system. Focus groups conducted in eastern Rajasthan, India, reveal how human–tiger interaction, even if primarily potential rather than actual, initiates a chain of social impacts that presents severe risks to women’s well-being, mental health, and life itself. Analysis connecting the pressures of dowry (financial, physical, and psychological) to tiger presence helps expose the presumptions of unfairness, intra-household power dynamics, and hidden costs of human–wildlife cohabitation while supporting calls for the inclusion of women’s perspectives in environmental theory and management.

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