Korean Immigrant Fathers’ Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Their Parenting Involvement

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110555
Author(s):  
Kyung-Mee Choi ◽  
Caleb Kim ◽  
Brady Jones
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Religious Faith ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Korean Immigrant ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Ethnic Churches ◽  
Intercultural Conflicts

This paper examines Korean immigrant fathers’ lived experiences of their parenting involvement by using interpretative phenomenological analysis of seven participants who were recruited through Korean ethnic churches in a Midwestern city. In semi-structured interviews, we explored five main areas affecting Korean immigrant fathers’ perceptions and attitudes toward parenting involvement and found the following issues to be especially salient for participants: limited acculturation progress, economic difficulties, low self-esteem, experiences of intergenerational conflict, and involvement in religious faith and church activities. This study contributes to the field’s understanding of Korean immigrant fathers’ perceptions of intergenerational and intercultural conflicts when raising their Americanized children and underlines for mental health providers the importance of providing culturally competent parenting education on the topic of positive fathering.

A Tsunami of Love: Overcoming the Violence of Curiosity—The Lived Experiences of Young Adults Born with Variations of Sex Characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-35
Author(s):  
Eva De Clercq
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sex Characteristics ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Medical Settings ◽  
Insight Into

This study provides insight into the experiences of young adults born with variations of sex characteristics to identify aspects of care and social support that need improvement. Semi-structured interviews with intersex youths in Switzerland were analyzed using interpretative, phenomenological analysis. Young adults desire timely, patient-centered information about their diagnoses. Peer support is key to delivering high-quality care but rarely systematically implemented. Intersex youth often face misrepresentation, stigma, and discrimination in medical settings and in society. Increased visibility alone cannot tackle these issues, but a feminist curiosity of care will enable health providers and society to overcome preconceptions of body normativity.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic Growth in Women With a Long-Standing Experience of Involuntary Childlessness in the Czech Republic

2022 ◽  
pp. 002216782110682
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ďurašková ◽  
Brennan Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Philosophy Of Life ◽  
Future Plans

This qualitative research study aimed to examine aspects of posttraumatic growth (PTG) in women with a long-standing experience of involuntary childlessness. In-depth semi-structured interviews, lasting an average of 53 min, were conducted in the Czech Republic. Twenty-four women, averaging 38.8 years old with an average of 6.2 years of infertility experience, participated. They were asked how involuntary childlessness affected/changed their partnerships, sexual life, job, future plans, attitude to children/values/faith, and leisure time. Participants shared both positive and negative aspects of the infertility experience. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five main themes of PTG were identified: strengthening of partnership, greater humility, deeper self-appreciation, reassessment of relationships, and changes in the philosophy of life. These findings could be useful to mental health providers to facilitate the PTG process in patients.

Let’s Talk About Sex: Integrating Sex Positivity in Counseling Psychology Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Cruz ◽  
Ellen Greenwald ◽  
Riddhi Sandil
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Active Approach ◽  
Sex And Sexuality ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Sex Positive ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

Counseling psychologists should take an active approach in broaching issues of sex and sexuality, given that clients may hesitate to initiate such conversations due to their discomfort or fears about therapists’ attitudes or judgments. Research has suggested that mental health providers need to be skilled and comfortable addressing issues of sex and sexuality in order to provide culturally competent, holistic care for clients. Consistent with a sex-positive approach, which views sexuality as a universal human experience and an important aspect of overall psychological health, quality of life, and relational satisfaction, in this article we present five recommendations for counseling psychologists, encouraging them to integrate topics of sex and sexuality into clinical practice. Following Pederson’s (2000) Triad Training Model of awareness, knowledge, and skills, we provide recommendations accompanied with questions and examples of proactive and sex-positive language.

Roles, Attitudes, and Training Needs of Behavioral Health Clinicians in Integrated Primary Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany Glueck
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Integrated Primary Care ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
And Training ◽  
Health Clinician

As integrated primary care (IPC) evolves, so does the new role of the behavioral health clinician (BHC). At present, mental health providers from various specialties are working as BHCs and adapting their training and skills to work as part of the medical team. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the experiences of BHCs who work in IPC so as to better understand their roles, attitudes, and training needs. The themes that emerged from semi-structured interviews suggest that the roles of a BHC are multifaceted and rooted in a holistic mind-body approach. Participants supported the need for additional training in graduate programs and internships for integrated care. The results informed a conceptual model of BHCs working in IPC.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Comparing Tools for Tracking Implementation Strategies and Treatment Adaptations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Callie Walsh-Bailey ◽  
Lorella G. Palazzo ◽  
Salene M. W. Jones ◽  
Kayne D. Mettert ◽  
Byron J. Powell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Tracking Process ◽  
Pragmatic Measures

Abstract Background Tailoring implementation strategies and adapting treatments to better fit the local context may improve their effectiveness. However, there is a dearth of valid, reliable, pragmatic measures that allow for the prospective tracking of strategies and adaptations according to reporting recommendations. This study describes the development and pilot testing of three tools to designed to serve this purpose. Methods Measure development was informed by two systematic reviews of the literature (implementation strategies, treatment adaptation). The three resulting tools vary with respect to the degree of structure (Brainstorming Log = low, Activity Log = moderate, Detailed Tracking Log = high). To prospectively track treatment adaptations and implementation strategies, three stakeholder groups (treatment developer, implementation practitioners, mental health providers) were randomly assigned one tool per week via an anonymous web-based survey for nine weeks and incentivized to participate. Three established implementation outcome measures, the Acceptability of Intervention Measure, Intervention Appropriateness Measure, and Feasibility of Intervention Measure were used to assess the tools. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather more nuanced information from stakeholders regarding their perceptions of the tools and the tracking process. Results The three tracking tools demonstrated moderate to good acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility; the Activity Log was deemed the most feasible of the three tools. Implementation practitioners rated the tools the highest of the three stakeholder groups. The tools took an average of 15 minutes or less to complete. Conclusion This study sought to fill methodological gaps that prevent stakeholders and researchers from discerning which strategies are most important to deploy for promoting implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices. These tools would allow researchers and practitioners to track whether activities were treatment adaptations or implementation strategies and what barrier(s) each target. These tools could inform prospective tailoring of implementation strategies and treatment adaptations, which would promote scale out and spread.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Comparing Tools for Tracking Implementation Strategies and Treatment Adaptations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Callie Walsh-Bailey ◽  
Lorella G. Palazzo ◽  
Salene M. W. Jones ◽  
Kayne D. Mettert ◽  
Byron J. Powell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Pragmatic Measures ◽  
Low Activity

Abstract Background Tailoring implementation strategies and adapting treatments to better fit the local context may improve their effectiveness. However, there is a dearth of valid, reliable, pragmatic measures that allow for the prospective tracking of strategies and adaptations according to reporting recommendations. This study describes the development and pilot testing of three tools to designed to serve this purpose.Methods Measure development was informed by two systematic reviews of the literature (implementation strategies, treatment adaptation). The three resulting tools vary with respect to the degree of structure (Brainstorming Log = low, Activity Log = moderate, Detailed Tracking Log = high). To prospectively track treatment adaptations and implementation strategies, three stakeholder groups (treatment developer, implementation practitioners, mental health providers) were randomly assigned one tool per week via an anonymous web-based survey for nine weeks and incentivized to participate. Three established implementation outcome measures, the Acceptability of Intervention Measure, Intervention Appropriateness Measure, and Feasibility of Intervention Measure were used to assess the tools. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather more nuanced information from stakeholders regarding their perceptions of the tools and the tracking process.Results The three tracking tools demonstrated moderate to good acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility; the Activity Log was deemed the most feasible of the three tools. Implementation practitioners rated the tools the highest of the three stakeholder groups. The tools took an average of 15 minutes or less to complete.Conclusion This study sought to fill methodological gaps that prevent stakeholders and researchers from discerning which strategies are most important to deploy for promoting implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices. These tools would allow researchers and practitioners to track whether activities were treatment adaptations or implementation strategies and what barrier(s) each targets. These tools could inform prospective tailoring of implementation strategies and treatment adaptations, which would promote scale out and spread.

Answering the Call for School-Based Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 57-76
Author(s):  
Maxine Blanche Langdon Starr
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Mental Health Provider ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
School Based

A largely unmet need exists for school-based mental health services by students who are of an ethnic minority and who may not have insurance, access, and/or the knowledge of mental health services. These same students may not receive effective, culturally sensitive counseling services, interventions, or valid/accurate measures of psychological testing. In order to resonate and connect with these students who need the most help and support despite these barriers to accessing quality treatment, what is the school-based mental health provider to do? This chapter will initially discuss a comprehensive review of culturally competent interventions for school-based mental health providers as well as recommendations for culturally competent training for mental health providers and school staff to ensure that culturally competent collaboration and appropriate support exists for all students.

scholarly journals Mothers’ Experiences and Challenges Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Papadopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Raising Children ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
Children With Asd

Although the study of autism is burgeoning with important implications both for public health and society, there is little research exploring the experiences of raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the maternal perspective. The aim of this study was to investigate the lived experiences of mothers of children with ASD in Greece. Nine mothers of children with ASD were recruited and engaged in semistructured interviews. Transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three interconnected themes were identified in the analysis: (a) emotional burden, (b) family burden, and (c) social burden. A key finding in the themes was the sense of burden, distress, and vulnerability experienced by the mothers. The findings provide valuable understanding of the experiences of mothers raising children with ASD in one of Europe’s medium-income countries. Further, results can be used by researchers, clinicians, mental health providers, and policy makers to address the unique needs of families caring for and supporting children with ASD.

scholarly journals In Pursuit of Development: Post-Migration Stressors among Kenyan Female Migrants in Austria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eunice Wangui Stuhlhofer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Family Separation ◽  
Body Objectification ◽  
Female Migration ◽  
Female Migrants ◽  
And Gender

The emphasis on migration for development obscures its diverse challenges. The migration development nexus is paradoxical, problematic, and controversial. Remittances have long gained wide interest. Migrants’ subjective experiences are important in understanding overall migration outcomes. International African female migration has increased and it is underexplored. This paper investigates the psychosocial stressors of migration based on the lived experiences of Kenyan female migrants in Austria. A sample of 6 female migrants was selected. Narrative data were recorded and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. The findings showed that migration resulted in troubled relationships within the core and extended families. The economic dependency of family members in Kenya caused conflicts in interracial marriages. Acculturation led to alienation, family separation and isolation. Achieving economic goals proved challenging due to unpredictable effects in Austria. Failed expectations driven by stereotypes about Europe resulted in disillusionment and high expenses. Routine racism and Black female body objectification affected the mental health of the participants. This article contributes to knowledge on international African migration and gender-specific issues concerning African female migrants. The results will inform policymakers, academia, future migrants and mental health providers. Further research on the effects of migration on African migrants is recommended.

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