Exploring lived experiences of spirituality amongst five Dalcroze teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liesl van der Merwe ◽  
John Habron
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Individual Participant ◽  
Movement Awareness ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

This article presents an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the lived spiritual experiences of five Dalcroze teachers while teaching Dalcroze Eurhythmics. It responds to a recent expansion of research into spirituality within music education and also in relation to Dalcroze Eurhythmics. However, there is no study on the lived spiritual experiences of Dalcroze practitioners. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to understand how five Dalcroze teachers make sense of their spiritual experiences while teaching Dalcroze Eurhythmics. After semi-structured interviews, we interpreted the experiences of each individual participant separately before doing a cross-case analysis. A six-step, iterative, and inductive data analysis cycle was followed. The superordinate themes that emerged are: Breathing is essential; Giving and receiving energy (physical and emotional); Creating connections through sound and movement; Awareness of self, other, environment, and music; Growth and learning; Meaning and holism; Wellbeing; and Precious moments of transcending time and space. Participants’ spiritual experiences are discussed against the background of “A conceptual model of spirituality in music education” as well as “A conceptual study of spirituality in selected writings of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze.” Music educators’ awareness of spirituality while teaching Dalcroze Eurhythmics could be heightened to increase their “pedagogical thoughtfulness and tact.”

Music enables the holistic development and discovery of self: A phenomenological study of two Christian musicians

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annabella S. K. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Self Discovery

Music draws on body, space, time and relationships to offer a sacred experience. Musicking makes personal, social, emotional and spiritual connections with people. Cultural identity is formed through the arts, and the spirituality in music is a medium through which people explore their identities. This study examines how music facilitates the holistic development of two Melbourne-born Chinese-Australian Christian musicians. The Confucian Evolving Self Model, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs, and music education aims offer conceptualising scaffolds to illuminate their self-discovery. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to report on multiple semi-structured interviews undertaken over three years. This study considered the interaction of various value systems – the fusion of Confucianism, Christian and psychological cultures in the process of musical development and identity formation. It fills a research gap and complements existing approaches to understanding the social contexts influencing the acquisition of musical skills and musicians’ occupational choices. The permissive parenting that both participants experienced might account for them being able to follow a career in music without familial resistance. The current findings can advocate for music education because the spiritual aspects of musical experiences were perceived as a mirror in fostering the holistic development of both participants.

Exploring current enablers and barriers for sustainable proximity manufacturing

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petchprakai Sirilertsuwan ◽  
Daniel Hjelmgren ◽  
Daniel Ekwall
Keyword(s):  
Case Analysis ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutional Infrastructure ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Purpose Amidst offshoring and reshoring trends, the purpose of this paper is to explore why business practitioners, especially from the labour-intensive clothing industry, choose to manufacture some products in proximity to the high-cost European market. Moreover, the rise of sustainability concerns led us to further explore whether these reasons relate to triple bottom line (TBL): business, environment and society. Design/methodology/approach The content analysis was adopted for within-case and cross-case analysis of data from semi-structured interviews of managers from 12 clothing companies. Findings Within-case analysis showed enablers and barriers (factors) of proximity manufacturing within each company’s characteristics under TBL. Cross-case analysis showed the most-mentioned enablers (high-quality suppliers, short lead-time and fast replenishment) and barriers (expensive production cost and lack of industrial set-up and seamstresses). The findings revealed both common and different factors from existing studies. Research limitations/implications Besides being motives for companies to bring manufacturing back to Europe, the results can be used by researchers and companies to develop criteria and performance measures of manufacturing locations for enhancing the TBL sustainability. Future research may explore different locations and industries for possibilities of proximity–manufacturing generalisation. Social implications Findings show that governments could focus on eliminating barriers of proximity manufacturing and creating favourable institutional infrastructure for the European clothing industry and sustainability. Originality/value This paper highlights updated proximity–manufacturing factors from practices in relation to TBL sustainability, including support for proximity manufacturing as a practice for TBL enhancement.

Exploring the Determinants of Organizational Resilience in Islamic Banks

2020 ◽  
pp. 196-217
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mahmoud Abo Alrob ◽  
Ayham A. M. Jaaron
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Critical Component ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Archival Documents ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Resilience has been viewed as the critical component behind Islamic banking organizations' ability to respond and compete during crisis. However, there seems to be scarcity of empirical attempts to explore the determinants of stronger resilience in Islamic banking organizations. This article is an attempt to develop a managerial framework of Islamic banking organizations that identifies these determinants of improved resilience. Two case studies were conducted in two Islamic banks in Palestine. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews, observations, and archival documents, followed by the use of the Resilience Benchmark Tool (RBT). Cross-case analysis of the results shows that organizational resilience in banking organizations is characterized by two dimensional determinants for improving organizational resilience; planning and adaptive capacity along with a set of ten resilience enhancing factors. The article demonstrates important dynamics of how resilient capabilities can be incorporated into the managerial models of banking organizations during turmoil.

scholarly journals Collectively innovating; modelling responsible exposure in heterarchical organisations

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-141
Author(s):  
Sarah Schoellhammer ◽  
Stephen Gibb
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Collective Innovation ◽  
Innovation Practices ◽  
Cross Case Analysis ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to develop a model of collective innovation, with respect to innovation strategy, structure and culture in heterarchies. The enabling of collective innovation in heterarchies is conceptualised as “responsible exposure”. Design/methodology/approach A study adopting cross-case analysis was undertaken with five organisations perceived to have heterarchical characteristics. These included one small company, two medium-sized companies and two larger companies, all were European. Data from semi-structured interviews, a survey of staff and other sources provide evidence of collective innovation practices. Findings The cross-case analysis suggests that the management of collective innovation is different from “classic” innovation management. It is more about enabling “responsible exposure” than the management of “shelter” for collective innovation. Research limitations/implications The strength of cross-case analysis and conceptual framework validation is limited by the cases being all from the European region. Practical implications What strategy, structure and culture for “responsible exposure” may mean can be described. Heterarchies will always be relatively rare, though lessons from how they enable collective innovation can be more widely learned. Lessons for the wider population of organisation that combine hierarchical and heterarchical characteristics and seek greater innovation are identified. Social implications Collective innovation, which requires “responsible exposure” has implications for the capabilities of managers and professionals concerned with innovation. Originality/value The cross-case analysis of innovation in heterarchies is original, leading to the description of a model of “responsible exposure” for collective innovation.

Carers’ experiences of group therapeutic songwriting: An interpretive phenomenological analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicity A Baker ◽  
Sarah Yeates
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Group ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
International Importance ◽  
Cross Case Analysis ◽  
Creative Group

Supporting carers of people living with dementia to live happy and healthy lives is of international importance. This study aimed to explore carers’ experiences of participating in a creative group songwriting process. Four carers (2 male and 2 female) of people living with dementia participated in four therapeutic group songwriting sessions. Facilitated by two music therapists and support staff, the participants co-created a song that reflected their carer experiences allowing positive and negative perspectives to be represented in the song. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse interviews with the four carers at the end of the programme. A cross-case analysis was performed to identify recurring themes and subthemes. Findings highlight that carers’ experience of the programme went beyond their expectations. They found the collaborative component of co-creating songs was meaningful, and subsequently, the song held meaning for the group. Carers experienced the songwriting process as empowering, having a voice that was heard by genuinely attentive listeners and that they learned about themselves, each other, and the carer journey through the process. This study provides preliminary indications that group songwriting in carer programmes is a worthwhile experience, but further research is needed to understand its impact on wellbeing.

scholarly journals Participants’ experiences from group-based treatment at multidisciplinary pain centres - a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Torunn Hatlen Nøst ◽  
Astrid Woodhouse ◽  
Lars-Oskar Dale ◽  
Karen Walseth Hara ◽  
Aslak Steinsbekk
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Personal Stories ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of participants in non-pharmacological group-based treatments delivered as part of a randomised controlled trial at Norwegian tertiary care pain centres. Methods Individual semi-structured interviews with 15 persons were conducted. The data were analysed with a descriptive thematic cross-case analysis based on the method of systematic text condensation. Results All participants talked about some aspects of the group-based treatments as a positive experience, but mainly the outcome was in line with their expectations; they hoped it would reduce their pain but did not expect it. There were no clear-cut differences in the experiences between the participants from the two different intervention groups. The content was experienced as both relevant and interesting but also to introduce concepts that were difficult to grasp and understand. Similarly, the experiences of participating in a group-based treatment were mostly stimulating but could also be challenging because of an expectancy of sharing personal stories. Although experiencing few changes to their pain they came away with techniques and lessons that were valuable to them. Conclusions In this study, taking part in group-based treatment was perceived as giving positive and valuable lessons, due to relevant content and learning from the professionals and fellow participants, but without any clear indication of reduced pain. Approval from ethical committee number 10260 REK Midt. Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04057144.

scholarly journals Exploring Frontline Employees’ Motivations to Engage in value Cocreation: A Context of Non-Fuel Retailing

2021 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 09001
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amin ◽  
Amjad Shamim ◽  
Zulkipli bin Ghazali
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Career Progression ◽  
Frontline Employees ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Topic Guide ◽  
Financial Benefits ◽  
Exploratory Technique ◽  
Value Cocreation ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

In the context of non-fuel retailing, the goal of this study is to find out what motivates frontline employees to participate in value cocreation activities with consumers. According to this study, frontline employees participate in value cocreation activities to attain the expected or perceived value they desire. Through the conduction of six interviews in Malaysia's automotive sector, this study used an exploratory technique to investigate the underlying characteristics of frontline employees' motives. Semi structured interviews were done with the use of a topic guide, but the researchers were not confined in their frame of reference, allowing them to explore for clarification and confirmation. The results of the interviews were examined using an idiographic technique and then compared using cross-case analysis. Professional identity, financial benefits, career progression opportunities, and workplace recognition are all motivators for frontline employees to cocreate value. Due to variances in the employees' past expectations, these reasons may change across different service situations. Managers may begin measuring and managing service interactions between frontline personnel and customers by understanding their motives to cocreate value.

Exploring the Determinants of Organizational Resilience in Islamic Banks

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mahmoud Abo Alrob ◽  
Ayham A. M. Jaaron
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Critical Component ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Archival Documents ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Resilience has been viewed as the critical component behind Islamic banking organizations' ability to respond and compete during crisis. However, there seems to be scarcity of empirical attempts to explore the determinants of stronger resilience in Islamic banking organizations. This article is an attempt to develop a managerial framework of Islamic banking organizations that identifies these determinants of improved resilience. Two case studies were conducted in two Islamic banks in Palestine. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews, observations, and archival documents, followed by the use of the Resilience Benchmark Tool (RBT). Cross-case analysis of the results shows that organizational resilience in banking organizations is characterized by two dimensional determinants for improving organizational resilience; planning and adaptive capacity along with a set of ten resilience enhancing factors. The article demonstrates important dynamics of how resilient capabilities can be incorporated into the managerial models of banking organizations during turmoil.

scholarly journals Successful urban elementary music educators : a phenomenological investigation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
G. Preston Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Elementary Music ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Music Educator ◽  
Music Classroom ◽  
Urban Music ◽  
Pedagogical Decisions ◽  
Elementary Music Educators

The purpose of this study was to explore the characteristics and experiences of teachers who have been successful in urban elementary music classrooms. I aimed to garner an authentic picture and capture the essence of what it means to be a successful urban elementary music educator. This hermeneutic phenomenology was guided by two research questions: (1) What are the lived experiences of urban music educators who have been successful in teaching music at the elementary level? (2) What are the pedagogical approaches used by elementary music educators in urban contexts? The related sub-questions were as follows: (1) What characterizes success in the urban elementary music classroom? (2) What are characteristics of these educators (e.g., personal, educational, interpersonal)? Data collection included approximately 60-minute semi-structured interviews from eight participants. A constant comparative method was utilized to examine the coded transcripts. Trustworthiness was established through data triangulation, participant checking, and peer checking. Through the three-part analysis, six themes emerged: (a) relationships are key; (b) understanding how music functions for students; (c) willingness to perform unofficial job duties; (d) concerns about urban teacher preparation; (e) curricular and pedagogical decisions; and (f) urban music teacher characteristics. The findings of this study, as well as that of other scholars in music education, suggest that being a successful urban elementary music educator is the result of a composite set of skills. The teachers who participated in this study use creativity when making curricular and pedagogical decisions, possess a complex knowledge and understanding of their students, their students' families, and their students' community, and have a deep affection for what they do and whom they serve. Successful urban elementary music educators can serve as valuable resources to provide understanding and offer suggestions for improving urban music education, including ways to nurture and develop the next wave of music educators.

Effectual thinking and music education: One view of creative adaptation in an underserved urban middle school

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-643
Author(s):  
Josef Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Social Activism ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Urban Middle School ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

This descriptive case study superimposed Effectuation Theory onto the experiences of an American music educator and the challenges and opportunities facing him in an economically disadvantaged teaching context. Luke Guerra, the primary participant, possessed 11 years of teaching experience in an underserved urban middle school. His military experience, lack of canonical content knowledge, social activism, and exclusive use of popular music set him apart from conventional music educators. Data collection comprised semi-structured interviews with the participant and his colleagues, direct observation and documentation of the participant’s teaching, logging of researcher memos, and analysis of artifacts and participant reflections. Four themes emerged from inductive analysis that suggested the salience of Effectuation Theory: (a) teaching ethos informed by unique personal circumstances; (b) embracing uncertainty; (c) socially conscious, student-centered teaching and learning; and (d) collaboration. Rather than allowing the limitations of his teaching context and knowledge gaps to exert control over his program, Luke created an alternative future by leveraging his means and limitations into a vision around which others could rally and invest. Luke’s story and its connections to the principles of Effectuation may provide transferable benefits to music educators working in teaching contexts hindered by uncertainty.

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