Exploring the Role of Wealth and Religion on the Ownership of Captive Lemurs in Madagascar Using Qualitative and Quantitative Data

The aim of this study is to increase evidence-based interventions by investigating the feasibility of an intervention using an interactive digital calendar with mobile phone reminders (RemindMe) as support in everyday life. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from participating patients (n = 8) and occupational therapists (n = 7) from three rehabilitation clinics in Sweden. The intervention consisted of delivering the interactive digital calendar RemindMe, receiving an individualized introduction, a written manual, and individual weekly conversations for two months with follow-up assessments after two and four months. Feasibility areas of acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, and integration were examined. Patients expressed their interest and intention to use RemindMe and reported a need for reminders and individualized support. By using reminders in activities in everyday life their autonomy was supported. The study also demonstrated the importance of confirming reminders and the possible role of habit-forming. Occupational therapists perceived the intervention to be useful at the rehabilitation clinics and the weekly support conversations enabled successful implementation. This study confirmed the importance of basing and tailoring the intervention to patients’ needs and thus being person-centered.

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The role of the community mental health nurse in Botswana: The needs and problems of carers of schizophrenic clients in the community

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v19i2.1322 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

A. Kgosidintsi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Community Mental Health ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Mental Health Nurses ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Mental Health Nurse ◽

Health Nurse ◽

Community Mental Health Nurses

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the role of the psychiatric/community mental health nurse in the context of primary health care in which mental health is an integral part of the general health care system and in a specific socio-economic background. Nine (9) community mental health nurses who graduated from a local training program for community mental health nurses at post basic level, twenty five (25) carers responsible for daily care and welfare of schizophrenic clients from rural, semi-rural, urban and semi-urban areas country wide participated in the study. The study was exploratory and both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using semi structured interviews, unstructured observation and documentary search methods were used. Data analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data was done through simple frequency counts.

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‘The very first thing that connected us to him’: adopters’ experiences of sharing photographs, ‘talking’ albums and other materials with their children prior to meeting

Adoption & Fostering ◽

10.1177/0308575920945174 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 225-241

Author(s):

Jenny Blackmore ◽

Gemma Burns ◽

Cerith S Waters ◽

Katherine H Shelton

Keyword(s):

Thematic Analysis ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Adoptive Parents ◽

Grief And Loss ◽

Adoptive Family ◽

Early Indicator ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Potential Impact ◽

The Impact

Prospective adopters commonly share materials such as photographs of their family, ‘talking’ albums, DVDs, toys and blankets with their child prior to meeting them. This is often the first point of ‘introduction’ of the adoptive family to their child. The sharing of materials is also one of the earliest tasks in which foster carers and prospective adopters work together. This study investigates adopters’ experiences of sharing materials in the wider context of working with foster carers during these initial parent–child ‘introductions’. Thematic analysis of 24 interviews conducted with adoptive parents revealed three main themes: collaboration, familiarisation and connection. Further qualitative and quantitative data were subsequently gathered and analysed from surveys completed by 64 adoptive parents. Findings highlight the central role of the foster carer in preparing a child for a move to adoption, and the potential impact that the grief and loss experienced by a foster carer may have on this move. They also suggest that the sharing of materials could be an early indicator of a foster carer’s capacity to support a child’s transition to life with their adoptive family. Adopters’ perceptions of the impact of the materials, both at the time of introductions and their ongoing significance several years after placement, are explored.

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The Role of Endocarditis, Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph6122919 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (12) ◽

pp. 2919-2933 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Norman Schöffel ◽

Karin Vitzthum ◽

Stefanie Mache ◽

David Groneberg ◽

David Quarcoo

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Quantitative Data Analysis

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AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY OF THE ROLE OF SANTHIKARMA IN MENTAL HEALTH

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v9.i11.2021.4365 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 48-52

Author(s):

J. K. A. Kanthi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Research Problem ◽

High Price ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Special Place ◽

New Generation ◽

Depth Interviews

Several areas reflect the traditional wisdom of Sri Lanka. This knowledge is of two parts as tactile and intangible cognition. Shantikarma and its associated rituals have a special place in intangible knowledge. Humans rely on various supernatural forces to prevent them from suffering and suffering. The medium used to obtain the help of those forces is called Shanti Karma. Several areas reflect the traditional wisdom of Sri Lanka. This knowledge is of two parts as tactile and intangible cognition. Shantikarma and its associated rituals have a special place in intangible knowledge. Humans rely on various supernatural forces to prevent them from suffering and suffering. The medium used to obtain the help of those forces is called Shanti Karma. The research problem was how Shanti Karma is used as an art of healing. The methodology involved in this research was Qualitative and Quantitative. Data were gathered using primary and secondary evidence in-depth interviews. A sample of about 20 yakaduras from Palatuwa, Godagama in Matara District, Habaraduwa and, Ahangama in Galle District was selected for the field study. The secondary evidence was the substance yielded from the published sources. Today, there is a decline in the use of peace rituals in Sri Lanka. The decline in the number of people willing to engage in this, the emergence of a new generation after the decline of traditional artisans, and the need to pay a high price for peacemaking, etc., have contributed to this decline.

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Street Vending in Urban Street Corridor in Medan, Indonesia: Potency or Problem?

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1623 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 194

Author(s):

Wahyuni Zahrah ◽

Achmad Delianur Nasution

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Publishing House ◽

Public Life ◽

Street Vending ◽

Urban Street ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

This paper is aimed to investigate the role of street vending to support public life in the urban street. The study took place in three shop houses corridors in Medan, i.e., Asia, Kapten Muslim, and Ring Road Corridor. The research used the descriptive-exploratory method that collected qualitative and quantitative data. The exploration found that the street vending spots became the only place for social interaction, but not so intensive. The study pointed out to accommodate the street vending in a particular space of the corridor, in line with the re-arrangement of the whole area of the street to be a more human-friendly public space.Keywords: street vending; urban street; public life; MedaneISSN: 2398-4287© 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1623

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Erfolgreich Veränderungen gestalten durch ein starkes Mittelmanagement

Der Betriebswirt: Volume 54, Issue 3 - Der Betriebswirt ◽

10.3790/dbw.54.1.12 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 54 (1) ◽

pp. 12-18

Author(s):

Martina Nieswandt ◽

Mark Saunders ◽

Çinla Akinci ◽

Paul Tosey

Keyword(s):

Cultural Change ◽

Change Process ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Middle Management ◽

Influencing Factor ◽

Radical Change ◽

Organisational Culture ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Time Required

Dieser Artikel diskutiert die Ergebnisse einer Forschungsarbeit, die sich mit dem Einfluss und der Rolle des Mittelmanagements bei Kulturveränderungsprozessen beschäftigt. Im Rahmen einer Aktionsforschungsstrategie wurde ein mittelständisches Unternehmen begleitet, das sich in einem radikalen Veränderungsprozess befand. Viele Veränderungen in Organisationen scheitern, da u.a. die Organisationskultur nicht genügend berücksichtigt wird. Für einen echten Kulturwandel werden ca. sieben Jahre als erforderlich betrachtet. Das Top-Management hat für den Erfolg von Kulturveränderungen eine herausragende Bedeutung. Über das Mittelmanagement ist wenig bekannt. In der Firma war u.a. auch eine tiefgreifende kulturelle Veränderung erforderlich. Die Datenerhebung erfolgte qualitativ und quantitativ. Die Ergebnisse weisen deutlich darauf hin, dass eine echte Kulturveränderung in einer Zeitspanne von zwei Jahren durchgeführt werden kann. Dabei spielt das mittlere Management eine bedeutende Rolle und wirkt wie ein Katalysator. Die Forschungsergebnisse sind in ein Modell zu Kulturveränderung eingeflossen. This article discusses results of research exploring the influence and role of middle management during organisational culture change. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from a medium-sized organisation undergoing a radical change process. Previous research has highlighted the time required for such cultural change, a period of seven years often being considered realistic. However, the role of middle management has rarely been considered. Findings indicate that middle management are an important influencing factor within cultural change adopting a range of roles andhelping cultural change to be realised within a far shorter time. Keywords: unternehmenskulturforschung, reifegradmessung, real estate, organisationskultur

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Explaining Variation in Transnational Climate Change Activism: The Role of Inter-Movement Spillover

Global Environmental Politics ◽

10.1162/glep_a_00225 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 7-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Jennifer Hadden

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Social Movement ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Global Justice ◽

Climate Justice ◽

Transnational Activism ◽

Global Justice Movement ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Over Time

How can we explain variation in the volume and character of transnational collective action on climate change? This paper presents original qualitative and quantitative data to document how transnational activism on climate change has changed over time. The author draws attention to the role of transnational social movement spillover—a process by which ideas, activists, and tactics are diffused from one movement to another—in explaining this evolution. The article examines the spillover of the global justice movement to the climate justice movement from 2007 to 2009, linking this spillover to changes in the nature of activism. In contrast to previous approaches, this work shows that transnational social movement spillover can result in the expansion of contention without radicalizing those actors already involved. This case demonstrates the theoretical importance of the spillover process and offers lessons for future climate activism.

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Workplace Responses and Psychologists’ Needs Following Client Suicide

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying ◽

10.1177/0030222817709693 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 79 (1) ◽

pp. 18-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Melissa Finlayson ◽

Janette Simmonds

Keyword(s):

Learning Process ◽

Private Practice ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Self Report ◽

External Support ◽

Perceived Support ◽

Open Communication ◽

Client Suicide ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative

This research aimed to explore the role of workplace responses in psychologists’ adaptation to client suicides. Participants were 178 psychologists who completed an online self-report questionnaire which included both open and closed questions yielding qualitative and quantitative data. Fifty-six (31.5%) participants reported one or more client suicides. Mixed results were found in terms of perceived support from the workplace following a client suicide. Psychologists reported a need for more open communication in the workplace, peer supports, space to grieve, as well as opportunities to engage in a learning process. The findings have important implications for research and for understanding the role of the workplace postvention. It also raises the need for external support to be accessible for psychologists working in private practice.

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THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION NETWORK IN DEVELOPING THE COHESIVENESS OF DRUG PLANT FARMER GROUP IN WEST JAVA

EDUTECH ◽

10.17509/edutech.v14i3.1386 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 387

Author(s):

Iriana Bakti, dkk

Keyword(s):

Communication Network ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Medicinal Plant ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Social Function ◽

West Java ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Network Method ◽

Plant Farming

Abstract, This research entitled "Communication network role in developing a cohesive groups of medicinal plant farmer in West Java"; Focusing on the existence of group of medicinal plant farmer, committed to converge with other communities through interaction and collaboration in order to establish a communication network on medicinal plant farming management. Nevertheless the communication network has not yet exhibited the expected dynamic of the group. The activities occur are still limited to meeting among farmer's groups in disseminating a particular program and as a social function. The aims of this research are to explore (1) levels of communication network in dissemination of medicinal plants information. (2) The level of cohesiveness of groups involved in communication network. Method used in this research is descriptive, describing problems with qualitative and quantitative data to perceive deeper understanding. Results show that (1) Level of communication network among member of the group or with other groups is categorically high, as they frequently discuss, creates dialogue, and received information on medicinal plants problems. (2) Level of cohesiveness is also high, as most members of the farmer's group have same perception towards medicinal plants, enthusiasm in joining group's activities, willing to be given any task, and enjoying the cooperation among members of the groups or with other groups. Keywords : Communication Network, Cohesiveness, Medicinal Plant Abstrak, Penelitian ini berjudul "Peran jejaring komunikasi dalam membangun kohesivitas kelompok tani tanaman obat di Jawa Barat". Penelitian ini merujuk pada keberadaan kelompok tani tanaman obat yang memiliki komitmen untuk berjumpa dengan sesama komunitas lainnya melalui interaksi dan berkolaborasi sehingga terbangun jaringan komunikasi dalam pengelolaan tanam obat, namun jaringan komunikasi kurang menunjukkan kedinamisan kelompok, aktivitasnya lebih mengarah kepada sekedar upaya pertemuan kelompok tani untuk menjelaskan informasi tentang suatu program dan tempat menjalin tali silaturahmi. Tujuan Penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui 1) Tingkat jejaring komunikasi dalam penyebarluasan informasi tanaman herbal. 2) Kohesivitas kelompok yang terlibat dalam jejaring komunikasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif yang menggambarkan masalah berdasarkan sifat data kuantitatif dan kualitatif, sehingga dapat diperoleh pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang masalah yang diteliti. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Anggota kelompok tani sering membicarakan, berdialog, dan menerima masukan tentang masalah tanaman obat dengan sesama anggota kelompok maupun dengan pihak lain, sehingga tingkat jejaring komunikasi dalam kelompok ini dikategorikan tinggi. 2) Sebagian besar anggota kelompok tani memiliki kesamaan pandangan tentang tanaman obat, senang mengikuti kegiatan kelompok, senang diberi tugas, dan sering bekerja sama baik dengan sesama anggota kelompok maupun dengan pihak lain. Dengan demikian, tingkat kohesivitas kelompok tani tanaman obat dikategorikan tinggi. Kata kunci: Jejaring komunikasi, Kohesivitas. (ditambahan minimal 1 Kata kunci lagi)

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