scholarly journals Promoting prosociality in Colombia: Is music more effective than other cultural interventions?

2021 ◽  
pp. 102986492110135
Author(s):  
Julian Cespedes-Guevara ◽  
Nicola Dibben
Keyword(s):  
Social Transformation ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Cultural Activities ◽  
Dance Training ◽  
Urban Neighbourhoods ◽  
Football Training ◽  
Cultural Interventions

This article reports a two-part study into the prosocial impacts of third sector cultural activities with children and adolescents in impoverished and violence-stricken urban neighbourhoods in Cali, Colombia. First, a year-long field study set out to compare a pre-existing music-training programme with a dance-training programme and a football-training programme with 9–14 year olds, to determine the extent to which each affords the development of empathic attitudes and prosocial behaviours. The music and dance programmes produced few significant changes in participants’ empathy or prosociality, and there were few significant differences between the empathy and prosociality of the participants in the two groups. Participant dropout prevented comparison with the football-training programme. Second, an interview study was used to understand the place of prosociality in the aims and work of policymakers, funders and third-sector practitioners running cultural activities for social impacts in the Cali region. The study revealed that the organisations aimed to achieve individual and social transformation by creating the conditions for transformation, evidenced as positive outcomes. Neither the measures used by the organisations themselves nor the psychosocial constructs of prosociality and empathy used by the researchers adequately evidenced some of the intended outcomes, such as enabling individuals to build a life project, practising and sustaining social inclusion and transforming communities, nor a path from individual to social transformation. Differences between the structure of cultural activities and their associated values meant that different activities were believed to lend themselves to social transformation more or less well. This highlights the need for critically reflective, co-constructed research using a fuller range of constructs that can capture the outcomes of these programmes for both individuals and groups.

scholarly journals Supporting family carers in home-based end-of-life care: using participatory action research to develop a training programme for support workers and volunteers

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e4-e4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenys Caswell ◽  
Beth Hardy ◽  
Gail Ewing ◽  
Sheila Kennedy ◽  
Jane Seymour
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Carer Support ◽  
Support Family

BackgroundFamily carers are crucial in enabling dying people to stay at home, but are often not prepared for their caring role, receiving little support from formal health and social care services. It is increasingly likely that any help or support family carers receive will be provided by a third sector organisation on either a voluntary basis or by untrained carer support workers.ObjectivesTo produce a training programme designed to equip carer support workers and volunteers with the basic skills and knowledge needed to support family carers.Process of developmentParticipatory action research, a collaborative form of working in which those who are affected by an issue take a lead role in the research, was used. Bereaved carers acting as research partners, support workers and representatives of third sector organisations took an active part in designing, developing, piloting and refining the programme in a number of interlinked stages. During development, the programme was piloted on four occasions and evaluated by 36 trainees and 3 trainers.Final training programmeThe outcome of the project is an innovative, 1-day training programme, offering an introduction to supporting family carers who are looking after someone approaching the end of life. The use of participatory action research methods enabled the development of a programme that addresses support needs identified by bereaved carers and training needs identified by carer support workers.The finished programme includes all the materials necessary to run a training day for support workers and volunteers: facilitator’s notes, trainee workbook, slides, promotional poster and pre-course reading for trainees. Knowledge of issues involved in end-of-life and palliative care is not required, although some experience in delivering training is advisable.ConclusionThe programme evaluated well during development, but further research is required to examine the transfer of learning into the workplace.

scholarly journals Life project and work as matter of exclusion/inclusion of the elderly person

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria de Fátima Fernandes Martins Catão ◽  
Alice Fernanda Martins Grisi
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Textual Data

This study was developed based on the reality of population aging, the Aging Era, and the matter of exclusion and psychosocial suffering experienced by elderly people, with the aim of analyzing the meanings of the construction of the life project, work and exclusion/inclusion of this population. A semi-structured interview was performed with 25 participants of the Care for the Elderly Person Program. The lexical and contextual Thematic Content Analysis was performed using the Alcest program for the quantitative analysis of textual data. Three themes were recovered: The world and I: process of exclusion/inclusion - represented 27.77% of the statements; The Future as the present - foremost expressed with 44.44%; Work and the Life Project as a way of social inclusion - 27.77%. The need for conscious actions was highlighted, with reference to the ethics of citizens who are involved and interested in experiencing aging in a healthier way, in order to humanize the living/aging relationship.

scholarly journals Juvenile Justice System in Italy. Research and interventions

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrizia Meringolo
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Juvenile Justice System ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Penal Code ◽  
Active Citizenship ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Alternative Measures

This paper talks about the juvenile justice system in Italy. The author describes the interventions done with minors, boys and girls aged from 14 until 18 years, who have committed offenses of the civil or penal code, by the New Code of Criminal Procedure for Minors (1988). The Procedures have had some positive psychological aspects, aimed to avoid detention, thanks to alternative measures and strategies for inclusion, including also the minors living in the South, that are often involved in mafia-crimes. Nonetheless there are more negative psychological issues, because alternative punishments are not often applied to minors that lack social networks, particularly to foreign ones. Three examples of participatory researches will be shown, promoted by the Municipality of Florence, Department of Psychology and Third Sector Associations, aimed to promote psychological and social inclusion of minors (particularly those coming from abroad), with the commitment of active citizenship organizations, with an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses.

Football teams for people with intellectual disabilities living in the community: “it helps your self-esteem and that, don’t it?”

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose White ◽  
Katherine Lister ◽  
Kristian Northend ◽  
Stephen Moore ◽  
Kelly Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Football Training

Purpose People with intellectual disabilities (ID) can be vulnerable to developing mental health problems. It has been found that participating in regular exercise can help to improve emotional well-being, both in typically developing people and those with ID. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of community clients with ID who have engaged in a football training programme, and the perceived impacts on attitudes, mood and behaviour. Design/methodology/approach Interviews with seven patients from generic or forensic community ID services were conducted. The transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Two master themes were identified from the interviews, “Striving” and “Togetherness”. Originality/value The most important factors related to taking part in the football programme were the social, emotional and personal growth associated with being part of a team and general enjoyment of being part of something. Although aspects of football knowledge and physical fitness were still evident, their impact seemed to be less significant. The experience of football was overwhelmingly positive.

The future of culture and cultural education in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1(8)) ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Stella Kaczmarek
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Policy ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Cultural Industry ◽  
Cultural Education ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Cultural Activities ◽  
The Future ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Cultural Sector

When we start thinking about culture, the following associations come to our mind: cultural policy, cultural sector, situation of culture, financing of culture, cultural education, etc. Culture constitutes an inseparable part of each country’s economy and politics. Important aspects of the functioning of culture in modern times comprise globalization, the appearance of cultural industry, creative industries and the so-called third sector of culture. The article discusses issues regarding key aspects of the functioning of culture in Poland, both previous and current forms of financing cultural activities as well as information on possible solutions for the future. The situation of artists and authors will also be discussed – the rules governing financing, remuneration and pursuing their own cultural-artistic activities.

scholarly journals Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria F. Burns ◽  
Jean-Pierre Lavoie ◽  
Damaris Rose
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Urban Neighbourhoods ◽  
Neighbourhood Change

Objective. To explore how older people who are “aging in place” are affected when the urban neighbourhoods in which they are aging are themselves undergoing socioeconomic and demographic change.Methods. A qualitative case study was conducted in two contrasting neighbourhoods in Montréal (Québec, Canada), the analysis drawing on concepts of social exclusion and attachment.Results. Participants express variable levels of attachment to neighbourhood. Gentrification triggered processes of social exclusion among older adults: loss of social spaces dedicated to older people led to social disconnectedness, invisibility, and loss of political influence on neighbourhood planning. Conversely, certain changes in a disadvantaged neighbourhood fostered their social inclusion.Conclusion. This study thus highlights the importance of examining the impacts of neighbourhood change when exploring the dynamics of aging in place and when considering interventions to maintain quality of life of those concerned.

scholarly journals The Effect Of Core Training On Some Motoric Features Of University Footballers

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Yakup Akif Afyon
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Leg Strength ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Core Training ◽  
Football Field ◽  
Physiology Laboratory ◽  
Football Training

In this study, the effect of core training on some motor features of universıty footballers has been examined. 36 footballers both studying at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University in Muğla, Turkey and playing in amateur leagues participated in the study. 18 university footballers of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Sports Club who play in Muğla Super Amateur League formed the experimental group (EG) (Age X = 21.4 ± 2.12 years, Height X = 174.3 ± 6.84 cm and Weight X = 75.9 ± 8,43 kg ). 18 footballers with amateur licences who play in the Faculty of Economics and Adiministrative Sciences, train regularly and play in the university faculty matches formed the control group (CG) (Age X = 21,6 ± 2.56 years, Height X = 176.7 ± 7.13 cm and Weight X = 76.3 ± 8.43 kg). The required permissions were obtained and the students filled in the “Admission Consent Forms” before the applications. The trainings were done in the football field of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University and the measurements were taken in the Faculty of Sports Sciences Physiology Laboratory. The 10-movements core training programme for eight weeks was applied to the EG footballers in addition to their weekly 2-day football training when the footballers in the CG continued their regular trainings.Before the study, the leg strength, back strength, right-left hand griping strength, flexibility, and vertical jump measurement were taken as pre-test values. After the 8-week training, the final measurements of the EG and the CG were taken. The comparison between the Pretest and Posttest was studied statistically with paired sample t test at 0.05 significance levelConsequently it was determined the that the 8-week Core Training provided the undergradute footballers with an improvement of their the leg strength, back strength, right hand griping strength and vertical jump (p<0.05). No improvement in flexibility features was observed.

scholarly journals Impactos da participação de mulheres em iniciativas de economia solidária no Cariri Paraibano

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-866
Author(s):  
Rafaelle Amado da Silva ◽  
Verônica Macario de Oliveira ◽  
Suzanne Érica Nóbrega Correia
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Solidarity Economy ◽  
Financial Return ◽  
Social Transformations ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Participation Of Women

Resumo: Neste artigo objetivou-se identificar as possibilidades, desafios e transformações sociais no processo de emancipação feminina em empreendimentos solidários assistidos pelo projeto Mulheres Rurais: Autonomia e Empoderamento no Cariri Paraibano, na Cidade de Sumé, PB. Foi realizado um estudo de caso de natureza descritiva. Os resultados demonstram que a participação de mulheres em empreendimentos de Economia Solidária (ES) promove melhorias em suas vidas, integração com outras mulheres dentro de uma mesma realidade, melhores condições de trabalho e realização pessoal. Isso se relaciona a um processo de transformação social na medida em que auxilia no resgate de sua autoestima, impacta na busca por igualdade entre os gêneros e gera sua emancipação social. Porém, as integrantes das iniciativas investigadas enfrentam desafios relacionados à gestão do empreendimento, à infraestrutura inadequada, ao pouco retorno financeiro e à conciliação entre os afazeres domésticos e as atividades do grupo.Palavras-chave: Economia Solidária. Emancipação feminina. Empreendimentos solidários. Inclusão social. Transformações sociais.Impacts of women’s participation in Solidarity Economy initiatives in the Cariri Parairano Abstract: This article aims to identify the impacts of Solidarity Economy (SE) in reference of possibilities, challenges and social transformations that stem from initiatives of in the process of female emancipation in solidarity projects assisted by the project Rural Women: Autonomy and Empowerment not Cariri Paraibano in the City of Sumé, PB. A descriptive case study was carried out. The results demonstrate that the participation of women in SE projects promotes: improvements in their lives, better working conditions and personal fulfillment. This is related to a process of social transformation insofar as it contributes to recover their self-esteem, impacts on the search for equality between genders and generates social emancipation. However, as members of SE initiatives, they face challenges that are related to enterprise management, inadequate infrastructure, little financial return, and reconciliation between household chores and group activities.Keywords: Solidary Economy. Female emancipation. Social transformations. Enterprises solidary. Social inclusion.

Indigenous Policy and Politics in Twentieth-Century Brazil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth W. Garfield
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Epidemic Disease ◽  
Native Peoples ◽  
Brazilian State ◽  
Indigenous Policy

Over the course of the 20th century, Brazil’s Indigenous population underwent dramatic change. Frontier expansion, agricultural modernization, and natural resource extraction led to the invasion of Indigenous lands and interethnic conflict. Indigenous peoples that had once secured refuge through territorial dominion were besieged by settlers and epidemic disease. Communities with longer histories of integration confronted expulsion, social marginalization, and bigotry. Dominant ideologies tended to dichotomize Indigenous peoples as cultural isolates or degenerates. The Brazilian state played a key role in the social transformation of the countryside through the expansion of transportation infrastructure, the subsidization of large-scale agriculture, and the promotion of mineral extraction and hydroelectric power. Upholding developmentalism as an economic and geopolitical imperative, the Brazilian state sought to mediate ensuing social conflicts. The Indigenous Affairs bureau aspired to conciliate interethnic tension through adoption of a protectionist policy and “tutelage” of Native peoples, yet full-fledged Indigenous acculturation, deemed indispensable for nation-building and market integration, remained the endgame. Confronting the onslaught on their lifeways, Indigenous peoples mobilized in defense of their communities. With the support of domestic and foreign allies, Native peoples in Brazil made significant advances in demographic recovery, political organization, and legal recognition of their lands and cultures. Nevertheless, the Indigenous populations of Brazil continue to struggle against land invasion and poverty, violence, social prejudice, and challenges to their constitutional rights. The history of Indigenous policy and politics in 20th-century Brazil reflects not only a minority population’s fight for cultural survival and social inclusion but a battle over the soul of a nation.

Empirical Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility Influencing Not for Profit Organisation: A Case Study of Manipur, India

Think India ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
N. Tejmani Singh ◽  
Chinglen Pukhrabam Singh
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
State Government ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Government ◽  
Corporate Social

In the fast changing business scenario, business ethics and value based education form the foundation of a civilized society. This will find a focus in Training Programme under topics Corporate Social Responsibility in the light of The Companies Act 2013. They need to recognize the need to create organizations where ethical decisions are not undermined but are encouraged and promoted. They turned vibrant and actively functional as local governance modules. To realize the Government of Indias mission and Modis mantra of development Make in India, corporate sectors should spend Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) money which is 2% of net profit currently on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. State Government should facilitate field visits by Embassy officials of those countries who issued travel advisories to their nationals against visiting states in the northeast region of India. In response to the demands of this new social system, NGOs begin to wonder what a responsible organization is like, as an exercise of assumption of its responsibilities. For the third sector, the starting point of social responsibility is the coherence between the values and the social proposal being done from their action fields: cooperation for development, social, human aid or environment.

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