Postproverbials

Matatu ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-345
Author(s):  
Ositadinma Nkeiruka Lemoha ◽  
Felicia Ohwovoriole ◽  
Augustine Okechukwu Agugua
Keyword(s):  
Symbolic Interactionism ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Human Interaction

Abstract The wave of globalization and the attendant acculturation has uttered the contextual and conceptual rendition and meaning of traditional Igbo proverbs. In view of the fact that proverbs are wisdom from the elderly that reveals the peoples’ values, ethics, morals and worldviews. Therefore, the modernized versions of Proverbs attest to the fact of lack/loss of the ancient fervour. This paper attributes the loss of ancient morale to youth incursion and the consequent travesty of the proverbial space. It therefore, contends that Igbo postproverbial is a reaction to acculturation engendered by human interaction. Twenty-one pairs of Igbo proverbs made up of, the traditional proverb and its postproverbial version were subjected to critical analysis focusing on the culture dynamics in the construction of the postproverbials. The analysis of data is anchored on Herbert Blumer’s theory of symbolic interactionism. The paper establishes that Igbo postproverbial is a reaction to culture diffusion occasioned by human interaction and the accompanying changes in values, morals and worldviews.

scholarly journals CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF NIDANA AND NIDANAPARIVARJANA IN HRIDROGA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2088-2092
Author(s):  
Namratha M V ◽  
Prashanth Jain ◽  
Geetha B Markande
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Planning Treatment

Ayurveda is the oldest medical science of human civilization which helps in preventing diseases and promoting health and longevity. Cardiovascular diseases are chronic disease pathology with acute manifestation and is a major cause of death in both the elderly and middle-aged. Nidana is the foremost component of Nidana Panchaka, which not only gives knowledge about causative factors of diseases but also helps in planning treatment protocol. Cardi- ovascular disorders as per Ayurveda can be studied under the spectrum of Hridroga. Over nourishment accompa- nied with physical inactivity leading to Santarpana state is well known to cause plethora of diseases like Hridroga. Consumption of food having mutual contradictory qualities results in morbid accumulation of Kapha and Meda in Raktamarga heralding Margavarana. It is said that the best treatment is Nidanaparivarjana i.e, to abstain from the causative factors. This paper deals with all the Nidanas of Hridroga and the importance of Nidanaparivarjana in preventing them. Keywords: Hridroga, Cardiovascular diseases, Nidana, Nidanaparivarjana

scholarly journals Assessment of interaction quality in mobile robotic telepresence

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annica Kristoffersson ◽  
Silvia Coradeschi ◽  
Amy Loutfi ◽  
Kerstin Severinson-Eklundh
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
User Preference ◽  
User Perspective ◽  
Interaction Quality ◽  
Systems Quality ◽  
Spatial Configurations ◽  
Spatial Formations ◽  
Local User

In this paper, we focus on spatial formations when interacting via mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) systems. Previous research has found that those who used a MRP system to make a remote visit (pilot users) tended to use different spatial formations from what is typical in human-human interaction. In this paper, we present the results of a study where a pilot user interacted with ten elderly via a MRP system. Intentional deviations from known accepted spatial formations were made in order to study their effect on interaction quality from the local user perspective. Using a retrospective interviews technique, the elderly commented on the interaction and confirmed the importance of adhering to acceptable spatial configurations. The results show that there is a mismatch between pilot user behaviour and local user preference and that it is important to evaluate a MRP system from two perspectives, the pilot user’s and the local user’s. Keywords: F-formations; Mobile Robotic Telepresence; MRP systems; Quality of Interaction; Retrospective Interview; Spatial Formations; Spatial Configurations

scholarly journals Participation in university activities for the elderly: Motivations of Brazilian and Spanish Seniors

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 104-110
Author(s):  
Flávia Maria Derhun ◽  
Giovana Aparecida de Souza Scolari ◽  
Montserrat Puig-Llobet ◽  
Maria Aparecida Salci ◽  
Vanessa Denardi Antoniassi Baldissera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Symbolic Interactionism ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Free Time ◽  
The Creation

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the reasons that lead Brazilian and Spanish seniors to enroll in a university for the elderly. Method: A qualitative study that used Symbolic Interactionism as a theoretical reference and the Grounded Theory as a methodological reference. We interviewed 44 seniors enrolled in universities for the elderly from two countries (Brazil and Spain) between October 2014 and May 2016. Results: The motivations were related to the necessity of occupying the free time, even for improving health; to the opportunity of access to university learning bypassing formal education criteria; to the expansion of social relations, sought through the creation of new friendships, the desire to know other people’s life experiences, and the exchange of knowledge. Final considerations: Older people have sought in universities for the elderly a pleasurable way of learning and occupying the free time.

scholarly journals An Empirical Research into Technology usage By Older Adults and Barriers Faced in usage of Technology in Kerala

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 538-543
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Barriers To Adoption ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
Positive Outlook ◽  
Elderly Users

Digital technology has transformed our everyday life to a great extent in the past couple of decades and has reached its zenith. In our attempt to digitalize everything, they have ignored or forgotten to tap a large consumer base, mainly comprising of elderly users. According to a hep age, India report India will be burgeoning with senior citizens by 2050 as its elderly population will be the same in number to its population below 18 years of age. In short, the intrusion of digital technology has created a paradigm shift in the way people interact, access information, and make purchases rather than depending heavily on human interaction & personalized monitoring. It will be gruesome for the elderly generation to adopt these changed as they are not accustomed to this newfound applications & methods. As more business and services get transformed into an online platform, some unique barriers and challenges may place many of the elderly Indians in a disadvantaged position. A study among senior citizens will help the policymakers of our society, designing inclusive digital interventions that can accommodate elderly citizens' requirements. It further makes business sense to marketers to design and deliver products that can cater to their needs. Our study is an attempt to understand the usage and application of smart and digital technologies and barriers faced by them in using them. Senior citizens filled the questionnaire in the age band of 65to 75 from different geographical areas dispersed in Kerala. Our study reveals that older adults have unique barriers to adoption, such as physical, emotional, and lack of comfort and confidence while using these devices. The most exciting fact from our study is that many of them hold a positive outlook about technology invading into their life

New Media and Cultural Identity in the Global Society

2010 ◽  
pp. 795-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Ming Chen ◽  
Kai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Time And Space ◽  
Global Society ◽  
Media Globalization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rapid Transformation

New media has been the main force accelerating the development of globalizing society in the last two decades. With its digital, convergent, interactive, hypertextual, and virtual nature, new media has brought human interaction and society to a highly interconnected and complex level. The rapid transformation of human society due to the impact of the convergence of new media and globalization directly influences the construction and development of cultural identity. The emergence of new media and globalization not only breaks through the limit of the traditional time and space, but also may challenge the meaning of cultural identity. The purpose of this chapter is to unravel the intricate relationships between new media, globalization, and cultural identity through the process of definition, interpretation, and critical analysis.

scholarly journals The elderly recognizing themselves as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the femoral fracture

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
César Junior Aparecido de Carvalho ◽  
Silvia Cristina Mangini Bocchi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Symbolic Interactionism ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Femoral Fracture ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Theoretical Saturation

ABSTRACT Objectives: understand the experience of the elderly with falls followed by femoral fracture and elaborate theoretical model of this process of lived experience. Method: qualitative research with theoretical saturation through analysis of the ninth nondirected interview of elderly who underwent such experience. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed according to Grounded Theory. Results: three categories emerged (sub-processes): evaluating signs and symptoms of fracture after the fall; feeling sad and insecure with the new condition; and finding oneself susceptible to fractures. From realignment of these categories (sub-processes) we could abstract the central category (process), recognizing oneself as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the fracture. Conclusion: the theoretical model considering the Symbolic Interactionism signals the implementation of continued program for fall prevention, with teaching strategies that encourage the elderly to reflect on the concreteness of contexts in which there is risk of occurring injury to their health.

scholarly journals A critical analysis of gerontological nursing practice guided by Leininger's theory of culture care diversity and universaity

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 362-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ◽  
Ivete Palmira Sanson Zagonel ◽  
Maria Helena Lenardt
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Culture Care ◽  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Leininger's Theory ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Taking Care

This article reports a critical analysis of gerontological nursing practice guided by Leininger's theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality. A LILACS database search was performed from January 1970 to June 2006. The analysis suggests that gerontological nursing care based on Leininger's theory needs further development; there is very little published research. The pluralism point of view of the process of taking care of the elderly requires close approximation, active involvement, respect, commitment, and responsibility from health care providers. Appropriate methods of taking care of the elderly should focus on the promotion and maintenance of health, emancipated care, and independence and autonomy. The report of this critical analysis might encourage further development of nursing care to the elderly.

scholarly journals Adaptive combination of interventions required to reach population immunity due to stochastic community dynamics and limited vaccination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Björn Goldenbogen ◽  
Stephan Adler ◽  
Oliver Bodeit ◽  
Judith Wodke ◽  
Ximena Escalera-Fanjul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Wide ◽  
Community Dynamics ◽  
Vaccination Strategy ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Adaptive Combination ◽  
Population Immunity ◽  
Pharmaceutical Interventions

Abstract Reaching population immunity against COVID-19 is proving difficult even in countries with high vaccination levels. We demonstrate that this in part is due to heterogeneity and stochasticity resulting from community-specific human-human interaction and infection networks. We address this challenge by community-specific simulation of adaptive strategies. Analyzing the predicted effect of vaccination into an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, we find that adaptive combinations of targeted vaccination and non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are required to reach population immunity. Importantly, the threshold for population immunity is not a unique number but strategy and community dependent. Furthermore, the dynamics of COVID-19 outbreaks is highly community-specific: in some communities vaccinating highly interactive people diminishes the risk for an infection wave, while vaccinating the elderly reduces fatalities when vaccinations are low due to supply or hesitancy. Similarly, while risk groups should be vaccinated first to minimize fatalities, optimality branching is observed with increasing population immunity. Bimodality emerges as the infection network gains complexity over time, which entails that NPIs generally need to be longer and stricter. Thus, we analyze and quantify the requirement for NPIs dependent on the chosen vaccination strategy. Our simulation platform can process and analyze dynamic COVID-19 epidemiological situations in diverse communities world-wide to predict pathways to population immunity even with limited vaccination.

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