Catching feelings: Exploring commitment (un)readiness in emerging adulthood

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah E. LeFebvre ◽  
Heather J. Carmack
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
And Behavior

This exploratory study investigates how emerging adults (EAs) experience catching feelings. Applying the Stages of Change Model and Relational Receptivity Theory, this study investigates how EAs understand the cognitive and behavior changes leading up to commitment and how they process precontemplation surrounding catching feelings. Using focus group interviews, collegiate EAs ( N = 17) define catching feelings as the unintentional, unexpected, and surprisingly desirable development of romantic feelings for another person (commonly beginning face-to-face). When confronted with catching feelings, EAs must delineate their preconditions for catching feelings and work through decision-making processes. Implications for relationship readiness, communication, and commitment are discussed.

scholarly journals Can a Hands-On Physics Project Lab be Delivered Effectively as a Distance Lab?

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firas Moosvi ◽  
Stefan Reinsberg ◽  
Georg Rieger
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Capstone Project ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Face To Face Instruction ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Distance Courses

In this article, we examine whether an inquiry-based, hands-on physics lab can be delivered effectively as a distance lab. In science and engineering, hands-on distance labs are rare and open-ended project labs in physics have not been reported in the literature. Our introductory physics lab at a large Canadian research university features hands-on experiments that can be performed at home with common materials and online support, as well as a capstone project that serves as the main assessment of the lab. After transitioning the lab from face-to-face instruction to a distance format, we compared the capstone project scores of the two lab formats by conducting an analysis of variance, which showed no significant differences in the overall scores. However, our study revealed two areas that need improvements in instruction, namely data analysis and formulating a clear goal or research question. Focus group interviews showed that students in the distance lab did not perceive the capstone project as authentic science and that they would have preferred a campus lab format. Overall our results suggest that the distance project lab discussed here might be an acceptable substitute for a campus lab and might also be suitable for other distance courses in science.

scholarly journals How does the process of group singing impact on people affected by cancer? A grounded theory study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e023261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katey Warran ◽  
Daisy Fancourt ◽  
Theresa Wiseman
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Building Resilience ◽  
Iterative Analysis ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

ObjectiveThis study aimed to build an understanding of how the process of singing impacts on those who are affected by cancer, including patients, staff, carers and those who have been bereaved.DesignA qualitative study, informed by a grounded theory approach.Setting and participantsPatients with cancer, staff, carers and bereaved who had participated for a minimum of 6 weeks in one of two choirs for people affected by cancer.Methods31 participants took part in Focus Group Interviews lasting between 45 min and an hour, and 1 participant had a face-to-face interview.FindingsFour overarching themes emerged from the iterative analysis procedure. The overarching themes were: building resilience, social support, psychological dimensions and process issues. Following further analyses, a theoretical model was created to depict how building resilience underpins the findings.ConclusionGroup singing may be a suitable intervention for building resilience in those affected by cancer via an interaction between the experience and impact of the choir.

Using Focus Group Interviews to Understand Staff Perceptions from Training in the Therapeutic Community Model

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Tsiboukli ◽  
Kim Wolff
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Therapeutic Community ◽  
Program Improvement ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Staff Perceptions ◽  
Community Model ◽  
Group Interviews

The current article is concerned with the use of focus group interviews in understanding staff perceptions of training to work with drug users during the different stages of change from addiction to rehabilitation in the Therapeutic Community model. The article discusses the use of the focus group interview as the most appropriate method for the scope of this study, based on the assumption that trainees are aware of their own needs and demands from training. Methodological issues relevant to the use of focus groups and the individual responses to the training program are discussed. The content and structure of the training program are also discussed. The article concludes that gaining information on people's own perceptions and experiences from the training process can contribute significantly to program improvement.

scholarly journals Barriers to Providing VTE Chemoprophylaxis to Hospitalized Patients: A Nursing-Focused Qualitative Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 668-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Kreutzer ◽  
Anthony D Yang ◽  
Christina Sansone ◽  
Lily Saadat ◽  
Karl Y Bilimoria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Theoretical Domains Framework ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Inpatient Units

BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical condition that results in preventable morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to identify nursing-related barriers to administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis to hospitalized patients. DESIGN: This was a qualitative study including nurses from five inpatient units at one hospital. METHODS: Observations were conducted on five units to gain insight into the process for administering chemoprophylaxis. Focus group interviews were conducted with nurses and were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify barriers to providing VTE chemoprophylaxis. RESULTS: We conducted 14 focus group interviews with nurses from five inpatient units to assess nurses’ perceptions of barriers to administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis. The barriers identified included nurses’ misconceptions that ambulating patients did not require chemoprophylaxis, nurses’ uncertainty when counseling patients on the importance of chemoprophylaxis, and a lack of comparative data for nurses regarding their specific refusal rates. CONCLUSIONS: Multiple factors act as barriers to patients receiving VTE chemoprophylaxis. These barriers are often modifiable targets for quality improvement. There is a need to focus on behavior changes that will remove or minimize barriers and equip nurses to ensure administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis by engaging patients in their care.

scholarly journals Nursing students' experiences as dementia partners in volunteer activities: An inductive content analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-156
Author(s):  
Dooree Kim ◽  
Yunhee Park
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Practical Nursing ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Behavior

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the experience of nursing students who volunteered as dementia partners for elderly persons with dementia.Methods: This qualitative study utilized focus group interviews to investigate the experiences of 20 nursing students who performed dementia partner activities for more than one year. Data were analysed using an inductive content analysis approach based on Elo & Kyngäs.Results: The analysis yielded the following four major themes: “becoming a dementia expert,” “becoming an evangelist for prevention of dementia,” “overcoming prejudices against aged with dementia,” and “acquiring motivation and skills of geriatric nursing” That means the experience as a dementia partner serves as an opportunity to broaden human understanding and shows its potential as a means to complement the effectiveness of practical nursing education.Conclusion: Dementia partner experiences have changed the perception, attitude and behavior of nursing students about the aged with dementia, so there is a need to extend this kind of experience to other students in nursing. Moreover, educational policy support should be continuously provided for this purpose.

scholarly journals Exploring the Inescapable Suffering Among Postgraduate Researchers

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-41
Author(s):  
Nabil Hasan Al-Kumaim ◽  
Siti Hasnah Hassan ◽  
Muhammad Salman Shabbir ◽  
Abdulwahab Ali Almazroi ◽  
Hussein Mohammed Abu Al-Rejal
Keyword(s):  
Information Overload ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Group Interviews

This study aims to get a deep understanding of the causes, effects, and remedies of information overload (IO) phenomenon among postgraduate scholars in the era of advanced internet technology. In-depth semi-structured face-to-face interviews and focus group interviews were implemented. Majority of the participants in this study exposed that IO represents real inescapable suffering that severely affects their research performance in different stages of their research. Time-consuming, cost, inferior research work, and poor personal health, isolation, low level of creativity and productivity are some of the major drawbacks resulted from IO. The collected data were thematically analysed using NVivo 12 software; the results were introduced five main themes that described information overload's forms, causes, consequences, and the ways to overcome IO phenomenon. Some practical insights and implications were provided to the decision-makers and professionals in higher education institutions to manage information overload and to reduce its negative effects among postgraduate students.

scholarly journals Female School Leaders’ Perceptions and Experiences of Decentralisation and Distributed Leadership in the Tatweer System in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rfah Alyami ◽  
Alan Floyd
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Leadership Responsibilities ◽  
System A ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Group Interviews

While school reform has been the subject of much research globally, few studies have examined “on the ground” educational reform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), especially in relation to the “Tatweer” System, an initiative which purports to transform education and lead educational change within the country. This paper aims to address this knowledge gap and reports on a study which examined female leaders’ perceptions and experiences of the system. A qualitative case study of three Tatweer schools was conducted, with data being drawn from one-on-one interviews (n = 16), focus group interviews (n = 4) and documentary analysis. Our findings suggest that the Tatweer system is what can be termed “semi-decentralised”, which appears to be linked to issues of accountability, trust, and perceived staff competence. However, at the local level, major breakthroughs seem to have taken place in relation to distributing leadership responsibilities and decision-making processes within these female-led schools.

Nonverbal Narratives: Listening to People with Severe Intellectual Disability

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rea Dennis
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Narrative Research ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Severe Intellectual Disability ◽  
Severe Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Working Day ◽  
Group Interviews

This article describes an exploratory study that examined the perspectives of practitioners who spend much of their working day listening to and in some ways “interpreting” for people with severe intellectual disabilities. On the basis of focus group interviews with 23 professional disability-sector workers, including speech therapists, psychologists, and human service workers, the article reports on the importance of a practitioner's values and experience in successful interactions with individuals who rely on self-developed nonsymbolic communication repertoires. The article includes a discussion of the likelihood of including individuals with severe intellectual disabilities in narrative research.

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