The Lived Experiences of Highly Mobile Military Adolescents in Search of Their Identity: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 074355842110064
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Thomas ◽  
Denise Smart ◽  
Billie Severtsen ◽  
Mel R. Haberman
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Identity Crises ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Phenomenological Design

The challenges that military adolescents face, including frequent relocations, pose potential risks to their identity development. The central aim of this study is to understand the impact that frequent relocations have on the identity development of highly mobile military adolescents. Military adolescents between the ages of 16 and 18 years were interviewed. An interpretive phenomenological design was employed to inform the interview and analytic approach. An inductive approach using humanistic interpretation through Hermeneutic circles was conducted. Four overarching themes were identified, including self-perception in the world, building relationships, overwhelming emotions, and fostering healthy transitions. Several subthemes developed and gave rise to common adolescent experiences. Military adolescents facing frequent relocations experience a series of identity crises that are often masked in daily life and kept secret from peers and family. Healthy transitions require the adolescent and family to openly and repeatedly explore the impact of relocations on the inner and social life of adolescents. This study calls for future research on the military adolescent-provider relationship to explore how to better help meet the needs of this population from a health care standpoint.

scholarly journals Corporate social responsibility in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: An exploratory study of developing country corporates

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Poojaa Gokarna ◽  
Bala Krishnamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Csr Strategies ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting consequences on the health, economic and social life of a country (He & Harris, 2020). In a developing country like India, the socio-economic disruption has led to collaborative action between the central government and state government machinery together with the development sector to curb the impact caused by the virus. Academia substantiates the symbiotic relationship existing between the business and the society (McGuire, 1963; Carroll & Shabana, 2010). The corporates are contributing towards alleviating the pandemic situation through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities (Mahmud, Ding, & Hasan, 2021). This article provides insights into the CSR strategies adopted by corporates in India during the COVID-19 pandemic through exploratory research. The study is based on semi-structured interviews of 27 CSR managers involved in strategizing and implementation of CSR activities in their respective organizations. The results outline the commitment shown by corporates towards alleviating the consequence of the virus by multiple CSR strategies. Thus, this research furthers the understanding of CSR and forms a base for future research on COVID-19 and CSR

scholarly journals Prevalence of Self-Reported Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Among Military Personnel: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 586-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Sparrow ◽  
Hannah Dickson ◽  
Jamie Kwan ◽  
Louise Howard ◽  
Nicola Fear ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Impact

Background: Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) in the military has tended to focus on military personnel as perpetrators and civilian partners/spouses as victims. However, studies have found high levels of IPV victimization among military personnel. This article systematically reviews studies of the prevalence of self-reported IPV victimization among military populations. Methods: Searches of four electronic databases (Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, and Web of Science) were supplemented by reference list screening. Meta-analyses of the available data were performed, where possible, using the random effects model. Results: This review included 28 studies with a combined sample of 69,808 military participants. Overall, similar or higher prevalence rates of physical IPV victimization were found among males compared to females and this was supported by a meta-analytic subgroup analysis: pooled prevalence of 21% (95% confidence interval [CI] = [17.4, 24.6]) among males and 13.6% among females (95% CI [9.5, 17.7]). Psychological IPV was the most prevalent type of abuse, in keeping with findings from the general population. There were no studies on sexual IPV victimization among male personnel. Evidence for the impact of military factors, such as deployment or rank, on IPV victimization was conflicting. Discussion: Prevalence rates varied widely, influenced by methodological variation among studies. The review highlighted the lack of research into male IPV victimization in the military and the relative absence of research into impact of IPV. It is recommended that future research disaggregates results by gender and considers the impact of IPV, in order that gender differences can be uncovered.

scholarly journals The Internet’s Multiple Roles in Facilitating the Sexual Orientation Identity Development of Gay and Bisexual Male Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 359-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary W. Harper ◽  
Pedro A. Serrano ◽  
Douglas Bruce ◽  
Jose A. Bauermeister
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Sexual Orientation Identity ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Bisexual People

One emerging avenue for the exploration of adolescents’ sexual orientation identity development is the Internet, since it allows for varying degrees of anonymity and exploration. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the role of the Internet in facilitating the sexual orientation identity development process of gay and bisexual male adolescents. Qualitative interviews were conducted with an ethnically diverse sample of 63 gay/bisexual male adolescents (ages 15-23). Participants reported using a range of Internet applications as they explored and came to accept their sexual orientation identity, with the intended purpose and degree of anonymity desired determining which applications were used. Youth reported that the Internet provided a range of functions with regard to the exploration and acceptance of their sexual orientation identity, including (1) increasing self-awareness of sexual orientation identity, (2) learning about gay/bisexual community life, (3) communicating with other gay/bisexual people, (4) meeting other gay/bisexual people, (5) finding comfort and acceptance with sexual orientation, and (6) facilitating the coming out process. Future research and practice may explore the Internet as a platform for promoting the healthy development of gay and bisexual male adolescents by providing a developmentally and culturally appropriate venue for the exploration and subsequent commitment to an integrated sexual orientation identity.

scholarly journals Supporting Intersex People: Effective Academic and Career Counseling

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Simons ◽  
Jose-Michael Gonzalez ◽  
Melissa Ramdas
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Helping Professionals ◽  
School Age ◽  
Career Experiences ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Counseling Practice

This phenomenological study explored the academic and career experiences of 10 intersex people. Researchers conducted the study to share knowledge with counselors and other helping professionals about the importance of validating intersex personhood during the school-age years and in work settings. Five findings were uncovered: (a) coping as intersex, (b) range of feelings, (c) gender identity development, (d) bullying at school and work, and (e) body problems. This article reports on specific needs and recommendations of this self-identified sample and includes implications for education and counseling practice, along with limitations and recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals Humanitarian Leadership

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Bollettino ◽  
Allyson Brown Kenney ◽  
Sarah Schwartz ◽  
Gilbert Burnham
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Formal Leadership ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Impact

Leadership skills are essential to addressing today’s humanitarian challenges. While leadership training programs abound in the private sector and within the military, the same is not true for the humanitarian field. International donors have recognized this gap and have recently invested in formal leadership training programs for aid workers. This paper presents a protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of the National NGO Program on Humanitarian Leadership, a leadership training course targeted to humanitarians working for national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide. The protocol establishes a model for evaluating the impact of NNPHL participants’ ability to make decisions about complex challenges in a manner that is consistent with a core set of leadership competencies introduced in the course. The evaluation consists of scenario-based vignettes that the participants answer in order to assess their leadership competencies through a series of illustrative indicators. This paper also includes a discussion of the definition of leadership, both broadly and through the NNPHL course, and the study’s strengths and limitations along with avenues for future research.      

scholarly journals Residential Grief Camps: An Initial Phenomenological Study of Staff Perspectives

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany Brown ◽  
Thomas Kimball
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Children's Grief

Research has focused primarily on the impact of death on family functioning and the stages and tasks of grief, though little attention has been given to grief camps or the experiences of those who work there. This study explored the experiences of staff at a four-day overnight children’s grief camp. Eight participants reported their experience of camp in two major categories: connection to others and independence in grief and five themes. Camp provides the opportunity for campers to connect to others while finding their own path to healing. Clinical implications and future research directions are also discussed.

P14.18 Patient and Public Involvement to define patient-centred outcomes from National Cancer Datasets

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii41-ii41
Author(s):  
L Pakzad-Shahabi ◽  
C Cherrington ◽  
N Brassil ◽  
P Even ◽  
D Gardner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Patient And Public Involvement ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Cancer Data ◽  
Primary Brain Tumour ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BACKGROUND GlioCova uses linked national cancer data on all 51 000 adult patients with a primary brain tumour in England (2013 - 2018) to understand patterns of care, treatment, and outcomes in patients with glioma (http://wwwf.imperial.ac.uk/blog/gliocova/). A key aim is the use of patient and carer input in defining patient-centered outcomes. We have held multiple Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) sessions with patients and carergivers and data analysts to understand what patient and caregivers want to know about brain tumours. MATERIAL AND METHOD We used a modified Delphi method. The online PPI sessions (Zoom) consisted of two presentations, open discussions, and Q&As. We made the sessions as interactive as possible by using Mentimeter and an interactive online white board (Explain Everything). Pre-reading material was circulated via email. Attendees (6–14 per session) covered a wide range of ages (30–75), diagnoses (GBM, recurrent gliomas, low grade gliomas, ependymoma); patients, caregivers, neuro-oncology staff, data analysts and basic scientists. Work was conducted in line with the INVOLVE PPI guidance. RESULTS We identified four questions that were of interest to patients and had correlates in the data: Patients and caregivers were also interested in the impact of diet, quality of life, social life, and exercise. However, these data cannot be answered using the current national data. CONCLUSION Our PPI work has helped us to identify and prioritise questions to ask of the data. Ongoing PPI work will provide a wider perspective and identify knowledge gaps for future research. Patients and caregivers report feeling empowered, being part of a team, feeling like they had given something back and done something meaningful for the research community and other patients. Patients and caregivers also felt that they had an enriched understanding of the data that is collected. As this process is an iterative process, we will hold more PPI sessions to identify and prioritise topics to analyse.

Integrating vulture social behavior into conservation practice

The Condor ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thijs van Overveld ◽  
Guillermo Blanco ◽  
Marcos Moleón ◽  
Antoni Margalida ◽  
José Antonio Sánchez-Zapata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Breeding Systems ◽  
Social Structures ◽  
Social Foraging ◽  
Foraging Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conservation Practice ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Vultures are one of the most threatened bird groups globally. Although many of the threats faced by vultures have been identified, the impact of human activities on the social life of vultures has received little attention. In this paper, we emphasize the need to integrate vulture sociality into conservation practice. First, we summarize current knowledge on vulture social behavior, and the evolutionary and ecological roots of their breeding systems. We describe the existence of contrasting gradients in social foraging strategies and hierarchical social structures among colonial and territorial breeders associated with species (and population) reliance on carrion differing in size and predictability. We also highlight the potential role of vulture gatherings in maintaining population-level social structures and for mate-finding given high mate-selectivity. Next, based on this social framework, we discuss the impact of human activities on social foraging, territory structures, resource partitioning processes, and mating dynamics. However, little is known about how disruptions of social habits may have contributed to vulture population declines and/or may impede their recovery. Lastly, we provide directions for future research on vulture socio-ecology that may improve current conservation efforts. We encourage researchers and wildlife managers to pay more attention to natural carrion diversity underlying vulture social system diversity, especially when implementing supplementary feeding programs, and to consider the complex mating and settlement dynamics in reintroduction programs. Overall, we stress that understanding the complex social life of vultures is critical to harmonize their conservation with anthropogenic activities.

Women in the Military Who Have Shattered the Glass Ceiling

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Shanda Michelle Williams ◽  
Michael H. McGivern
Keyword(s):  
Generation X ◽  
Glass Ceiling ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Military Women ◽  
Women In The Military ◽  
General Officers ◽  
Structural Descriptions ◽  
The Military

Military women in key positions, despite their notable facts, remain low. While initiatives have added chances, women still experience gaps in opportunities and notoriety. This phenomenological study explored the practices and accounts of military women who shattered the glass ceiling. The research question was: What are the personal experiences of retired military women who have broken through the glass ceiling and progressed into authoritative leadership positions? The populace sample included six retired female general officers. This article explores the textural and structural descriptions of the member's experiences, resulting in four themes each member valued as critical. The article concluded that a gap in literature does exist – a clear path is absent in order to break the glass ceiling. The article added to literature, offering a guide for military women to follow. Future research should include all branches of service; all ranks; a more diverse populace; information on women now serving to conclude a change in data since limits on position have been lifted; and a contrast with Generation X and Y.

Fertiliser contaminants in New Zealand grazed pasture with special reference to cadmium and fluorine — a review

Soil Research ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 501 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Loganathan ◽  
M. J. Hedley ◽  
N. D. Grace ◽  
J. Lee ◽  
S. J. Cronin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Soil Ingestion ◽  
Cd Accumulation ◽  
Grazed Pasture ◽  
Economic Production ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Fertiliser Use ◽  
The Impact

Phosphorus (P) fertilisers are an essential input for the economic production of legume-based pastures in New Zealand (NZ) and Australia, but they often contain some unwanted elements that can contaminate the soil, thereby creating potential risks to the health of grazing animal, food quality, and soil quality. Fluorine (F) and cadmium (Cd) are considered to be the elements of most concern. Incidences of F toxicity (from direct ingestion of fertiliser), and accumulation of Cd in offal products above the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) set by the food authorities, have been reported in NZ. Similarly, Cd concentrations in some food grains may exceed the newly proposed MPCs by the Australian and New Zealand Food Authority. Cadmium and F continue to accumulate in the topsoils of NZ and Australian pastures as a result of P fertiliser use. The mobility of both these elements in soils is low and is similar to that of P. Risk of ground water contamination from F and Cd applied to most NZ pastures is low. The plant uptake of these elements, especially F, is also low in most pastoral soils. Cadmium accumulates mainly in liver and kidney of grazing animals mostly through herbage ingestion, whereas F accumulates mainly in the bones of these animals, mostly through soil ingestion. Soil ingestion is highest during the wetter winter months and at high stocking rates. Models have been developed to assess the impact of fertiliser use on the potential risks associated with F and Cd accumulation in soils. Measures to control F and Cd accumulation in soils, plants, and grazing animals are presented and future research needs are identified.

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