Pathway of Employment From Uncovering Barriers to Discovering Hope: Nontraditional, Student-Centered, Relationship-Based Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Young P. Hong ◽  
Rana Hong ◽  
Dara Lewis ◽  
Diane Williams
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Nontraditional Student ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Employment Barriers ◽  
Social Work Theory ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Student Focus

This study explores the experiences and perspectives of service providers with regard to the process of psychological self-sufficiency (PSS) among students in the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program. Based on a social work theory of PSS as our organizing framework, combined qualitative content analysis (inductive to deductive) was conducted with two service provider focus groups ( n = 16) and three student focus groups ( n = 27). The overarching theme of nontraditional, student-centered, holistic staff approaches which lead to the pathway from uncovering perceived employment barriers to discovering employment hope emerged with four phenomenological categories. The findings supported the adaptations of service providers’ different roles when providing student-centered approach in service delivery to reach maximal PSS for a better outcome in case management.

scholarly journals Les joueurs sans problème de jeu de 55 ans et plus : événements, conséquences et caractéristiques structurelles et environnementales influençant les habitudes de jeu

2016 ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Isabelle Giroux ◽  
Francine Ferland ◽  
Cathy Savard ◽  
Christian Jacques ◽  
Priscilla Brochu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Gambling Problems ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The Individual

Gambling habits of people aged 55 years and over without gambling problems are rarely being investigated. In order to document life events and to identify the impacts of gambling on quality of life, 19 participants aged 55 to 74 years without gambling problems, male and female, were assembled in three focus groups. Qualitative content analysis of the groups reveals changes in gambling habits associated with transition to retirement and occurrence of health problems. The content analysis further reveals a variety of positive and negative consequences of gambling habits on finances, hobbies, social relationships, and psychological health. Although the focus groups did not target the structural or environmental characteristics of gambling that influence participants' gambling habits, those themes were brought up spontaneously. Results highlight the necessity to study life events from a larger perspective including, for example, protective and risk factors, in order to better understand the life contexts and the individual characteristics that may lead to an alteration or not of gambling habits.

Sustainability perceptions of home modification service providers for older Australians

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Hu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Ageing Society ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Home Modification ◽  
Home Modifications ◽  
Study Results

PurposeThe majority of older Australians prefer living in their own home. Home modifications support older adults' ageing-in-place through mitigating environmental hazards of their home, and there is an increased interest in modifying older adults' residential environment in sustainable ways. However, an in-depth understanding of sustainability perceptions of home modification service providers (HMSPs) is lacking in Australia. Thus, the study aims to address this research gap.Design/methodology/approachQualitative content analysis was adopted to identify sustainability perceptions through analyzing the retrieved home modification business information from the selected HMSPs' official websites. The results of qualitative content analysis were further analyzed by using independent-samples t-test and chi-square contingency table analysis to investigate the relationships between HMSP type and sustainability.FindingsIn total, 54 sustainability perceptions were identified, with the crucial ones being safe living environment, independent living and service diversity. Overall, there are no significant differences in sustainability perceptions between charitable and non-charitable HMSPs. Nevertheless, charitable HMSPs place more importance on social sustainability in comparison with non-charitable HMSPs.Originality/valueThe study results facilitate understanding about HMSPs' sustainability perceptions and sustainable home modifications in the ageing society, which facilities theory advancement and industry practice in the home modification area.

Comprehending socio-relational factors of mental wellbeing in the oldest old within Nordic and Mediterranean countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Chiara Castelletti ◽  
Natalia Martín-María ◽  
Johanna Cresswell-Smith ◽  
Anna K. Forsman ◽  
Johanna Nordmyr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Relational Factors

Abstract Socio-relational aspects are essential for mental wellbeing (MWB), especially in the oldest old age. Our study aims to explore the socio-relational aspects related to MWB in accordance with the experiences of the oldest old of four European countries; and to examine how these differ between Mediterranean and Nordic people. A total of 117 participants aged 80+ years old were recruited, and 23 focus groups were performed. Qualitative content analysis identified five main themes. Family seemed to be the most important driver of the MWB of the oldest old, followed by relationships with close friends. Participants felt better when they had a sense of being needed, cared for, and connected. Loneliness and isolation negatively affected MWB, although solitude was appreciated. Differences appeared between Mediterranean and Nordic regions. Initiatives to promote positive interactions with family and friends, as well as social activities within the community, may contribute to strengthening MWB in the oldest old.

Financing terrorism through cryptocurrencies – a danger for Europe?

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Maximilian Johannes Teichmann
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Financial Service ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intelligence Agencies ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This purpose of this paper is to illustrate how terrorists finance their activities through cryptocurrencies. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative content analysis of 30 semi-standardized expert interviews with both illegal financial service providers and prevention experts developed understanding of the concrete techniques of financing terrorism through cryptocurrencies. Findings Terrorists could use Bitcoin to receive donations from their supporters. Research limitations/implications As the findings are based on semi-standardized interviews, they are limited to the perspectives of the 30 interviewees. Practical implications The identification of gaps in current prevention mechanisms is intended to provide legislators and intelligence agencies with insights into the operations of terrorism financers. Originality/value While the existing literature focuses simply on identifying areas that could play a role in financing terrorism, this paper describes concrete methods, taking both prevention and criminal perspectives into account.

scholarly journals Why being a social worker in pediatric oncology is stressful and exhausting? A qualitative study in Iranian context

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ostadhashemi ◽  
Mostafa Eghlima ◽  
Maliheh Arshi ◽  
Maliheh Khalvati ◽  
Hamid Reza Khankeh
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Main Concept ◽  
Related Factors

As professionals, social workers have a special position in relation to considering the needs of children with cancer and their families. Hence, it is important to recognize the experiences and challenges of social workers to improve care of their clients. This study was a qualitative content analysis that aimed to determine a comprehensive understanding of 19 pediatric oncology social workers’ experiences in Iran. Data were collected using semi structured interviews and field observations, analyzed through face content analysis. Concepts extracted from social workers’ experiences consisted of the nature of oncology work, lack of professional competence, low organizational support and professional inferiority that were related to main concept of "exhausting and stressful service". The results indicated that social workers' involvement in stressful and emotionally demanding situations and professional and organizational challenges caused personal exhaustion. In addition to explaining the social workers’ experiences and related factors, the results emphasize the importance of taking care of service providers to prevent them becoming stressed and exhausted. It is also important to protect patients from the consequences of stressed and exhausted care providers so further research is recommended to develop specific intervention.

scholarly journals Post-Encounter Motivation During Study Abroad

2020 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Suzanne Bonn ◽  
Jaime Demperio ◽  
Martyna Kozlowska
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Intercultural Contact ◽  
Japanese Learners ◽  
The Impact

Norton (2010) called for language teachers to recognize and consider a connection between a learner’s motivation to learn a language and their changing identity. In the present study, we examined Japanese learners during study abroad (SA) in Canada and looked at the impact of intercultural contact on their motivation (Aubrey & Nowlan, 2013; Clément, 1980). More specifically, we identify post-encounter motivation (PEM) as return on the investment that students make during SA and explore the ways it enhances their desire to become active participants in target language contexts. Using focus groups and questionnaires, we collected data from 2 groups (N = 13) over the course of 2 academic years and analyzed the data using qualitative content analysis. The results demonstrate the importance of PEM, reveal its salient and observable features, and offer grounds for educators to consider PEM when preparing students for SA. Norton（2010）は、学生たちが言語を学びたいと思う気持ちと彼らのアイデンティティーの変化とのつながりについて考え、認識するよう、言語教師たちに提案した。本研究では、カナダに留学中の日本人学生たちの異文化体験が彼らのやる気に与える影響について吟味した（Aubrey & Nowlan, 2013; Clément, 1980）。更には、留学中の学生たちの努力と熱心さに対する見返りとして post-encounter motivation（PEM）という概念を提示し、これが留学先社会の一員として活躍したいという彼らの気持ちを高める過程を明らかにした。フォーカス・グループ・インタビューとアンケート調査によって、2つの集団 (n = 13)から2年にわたってデータを集め、それを質的内容分析の手法で分析した。分析の結果、PEMの重要性と特徴が明らかにされた。また、留学に向けて学生たちを指導する際、PEMについて考えることの大切さが示された。

Research to Improve Vocational Rehabilitation: Employment Barriers and Strategies for Clients who are Blind Or Visually Impaired

1997 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Kirchner ◽  
G. Johnson ◽  
D. Harkins
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Employment Barriers ◽  
Rehabilitation Agency

This study identified factors that lead to or impede competitive job placements for clients of a state blindness rehabilitation agency. The authors conducted focus groups with the agency's service providers and administered surveys to adults who are blind or visually impaired and to employers. The survey data analysis compared persons who were employed with persons who were not employed but were interested in working and with persons who were not working and were not interested in working. Also identified were services that employers felt would assist them in hiring or retaining blind or visually impaired workers. Five themes, stated in terms of needs for the agency to address, are presented to summarize the findings.

Branding, Masculinities and Culture: Exploring the Branding of Alcohol Product Representations in Thailand

2020 ◽  
pp. 106082652093401
Author(s):  
Jhitsayarat Siripai
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Brand Building ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Cultural Power ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article re-evaluates the use of masculinities to understand brand building by exploring the branding of alcohol products in Thailand. By relying on the subjectivist epistemology, this study employs the constructivist approach, using a range of qualitative methods, including qualitative content analysis, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. The implications of the findings explain how Thai leading alcohol companies seek to instil particular ideal forms of masculinities for brand promotions in Thailand. This article concludes by suggesting the significance of the cultural power dynamics of the local and global domains that are crucially associated with the gendered construction of brand masculinities. It suggests that we need to employ more recent developments in critical masculinity theory to adequately capture the dynamics of men’s lives in the contemporary world.

Defining the antecedents of experience co-creation as applied to alternative consumption models

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holger Schallehn ◽  
Stefan Seuring ◽  
Jochen Strähle ◽  
Matthias Freise
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Consumer Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Perspectives

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework of experience co-creation that captures the multi-dimensionality of this construct, as well as a research process for defining of the antecedents of experience co-creation. Design/methodology/approach The framework of experience co-creation was conceptualized by means of a literature review. Subsequently, this framework was used as the conceptual basis for a qualitative content analysis of 66 empirical papers investigating alternative consumption models (ACMs), such as renting, remanufacturing, and second-hand models. Findings The qualitative content analysis resulted in 12 categories related to the consumer and 9 related to the ACM offerings that represent the antecedents of experience co-creation. These categories provide evidence that, to a large extent, the developed conceptual framework allows one to capture the multi-dimensionality of the experience co-creation construct. Research limitations/implications This study underscores the understanding of experience co-creation as a function of the characteristics of the offering – which are, in turn, a function of the consumers’ motives as determined by their lifeworlds – as well as to service design as an iterative approach to finding, creating and refining service offerings. Practical implications The investigation of the antecedents of experience co-creation can enable service providers to determine significant consumer market conditions for forecasting the suitability and viability of their offerings and to adjust their service designs accordingly. Originality/value This paper provides a step toward the operationalization of the dimension-related experience co-creation construct and presents an approach to defining the antecedents of experience co-creation by considering different research perspectives that can enhance service design research.

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