Motives of Knife-Carrying among the Youth in Azerbaijan: In-Depth Interviews Among 27 Experts and 5 Knife-Carriers

2021 ◽  
pp. 105756772110420
Author(s):  
Inqilab Shahbazov ◽  
Goshgar Maharramov ◽  
Orkhan Farajli ◽  
Efsane Rustamova
Keyword(s):  
Peer Groups ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Informal Control ◽  
Class Attendance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Sense Of Power

Drawing on in-depth interviews with psychologists, criminologists, and sociologists ( n = 27), as well as five adolescents (aged between 15 and 17 years) with a history of knife-carrying in Azerbaijan, this study attempts to explore the motives for knife-carrying among the male youth. Using a phenomenological approach, the interviews found a set of mixed and interrelated factors as the key motivators of carrying a knife among male youth. The answers provided by members of both samples generally overlap, but each provides some unique insights as well. Experts argue that young men tend to suffer from poor socialization and fail academically, which forces them to seek companionship, status, and identity elsewhere. In such circumstances, adolescents become likely to fall under the influence of their peers, as well as the criminal world whose figures are widely popular in the country. Since knife-carrying provides a sense of power and self-esteem, as well as constitutes a core attribute of notorious criminal figures, it becomes attractive to the youth. Male interviewees with a history of knife-carrying, all with irregular class attendance and part of “circles” (deviant peer groups), were attracted to sharp objects (a) by their ability to project power to others around them, such as so-called “predators” and (b) rule of the circles. The desire to exercise informal control over an area (school or neighborhood) and emulate thieves-in-law was particularly critical in shaping adolescents’ decision to carry knives and five-knuckle. The findings not only largely confirm the results reported by the Western studies, but also advance our understanding of youth's inclination towards knife-carrying in a nonwestern society.

scholarly journals The Role of Self-Esteem in Suicides Among Young Men

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mette Lyberg Rasmussen ◽  
Kari Dyregrov ◽  
Hanne Haavind ◽  
Antoon A. Leenaars ◽  
Gudrun Dieserud
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Autopsy ◽  
Autopsy Study ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
History Of

This study explores self-esteem in suicide among young males with no earlier history of suicide attempt(s) or treatment in mental health services. The data come from an ongoing psychological autopsy study; 10 cases of young men aged 18 to 30, were selected to generate a phenomenologically based understanding of the psychological mechanisms and processes involved in the suicidal process. The analyses are based on in-depth interviews with 61 closely connected individuals, as well as suicide notes. We used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. For these young men, the transition to young adulthood, a period of major life challenges, seemed to be associated with personal defeats. According to their significant others, the deceased seemed to have experienced intolerable discrepancies between their actual performances and their ideal self standards. Four themes emerged from the analysis: (a) striving to find a viable path to life as an adult man; (b) experiencing a sense of failure according to own standards; (c) emotional self-restriction in relationships; and (d) strong feelings of loneliness and rejection of self. Improved understanding of suicides outside the mental illness paradigm may have important implications for preventive strategies.

scholarly journals STUDI FENOMENOLOGI FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN PREEKLAMPSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Yanti .
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Work Area ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hypertension Knowledge ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRAKPendahuluan: Preeklampsia merupakan salah satu penyebab tingginya angka kematian ibu (AKI) di Indonesia. Angka kejadian preeklampsia di Jawa Tengah pada tahun 2018 sebesar 8%, Boyolali merupakan salah satu dari sepuluh wilayah penyumbang AKI teringgi di Jawa Tengah, dengan kejadian preeklampsia sebanyak 33,4% (5 kasus), hal ini menyebabkan preeklampsi menempati urutan pertama penyebab kematian ibu. Faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kejadian preeklampsia adalah usia, paritas, riwayat preeklampsia, riwayat hipertensi, pengetahuan, dan persepsi Ibu, kebiasaan dan dukungan dari keluarga. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui fenomena faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian preeklampsia di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Ampel Boyolali Jawa tengah. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif fenomenologi. Informan penelitian terdiri dari informan utama yaitu ibu yang mengalami preeklampsia selama kehamilannya sebanyak 5 orang dan informan pendukung yang terdiri dari 5 tenaga kesehatan, 2 kader kesehatan dan 8 anggota keluarga dari informan utama. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara mendalam dan studi dokumentasi. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Miles dan Hubberman (1992) dengan analisis tematik. Hasil dan pembahasan: Ada 4 tema sebagai hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian preeklampsia, terdiri dari usia ibu, paritas, Riwayat Kesehatan dan kebiasaan ibu. Simpulan: Ibu yang mengalami preeklampsia mayoritas memiliki karakteristik (usia, paritas), riwayat kesehatan dan kebiasaan yang beresiko. Dengan melakukan pendampingan selama masa kehamilan kepada ibu hamil yang beresiko diharapkan dapat menghindari komplikasi yang dapat terjadi akibat keterlambatan penanganan serta mengoptimalkan pemberian edukasi tentang preeklampsia untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu. Kata kunci: Preeklamsia, Fenomenologi. PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY OF THE RISK FACTOR THAT RELATED WITH PREECLAMPSIA ABSTRACTIntroduction : Preeclampsia is one of the causes of the highly maternal mortality (MMR) in Indonesia. The incidence of preeclampsia in the Central java in 2018 was 8%. Boyolali which was one of the ten highest contributor to MMR in Central Java, the incidence of preeclampsia was 33,4% (5 cases), this led to preeclampsia being the first cause of maternal death. Factors that can influence the incidence of preeclampsia are age, parity, history of preeclampsia, history of hypertension, knowledge, and mother's perception, habits and support from the family. This research was to describe the phenomenon of the risk factor related with preeclampsia in the work area of Ampel Public Health Center, Boyoali, Central Java. Research method: This is a qualitative research with a descriptive phenomenological approach. The informants of the study consisted of the main informants, namely mothers who had preeclampsia during their pregnancy as many as 5 people and supporting informants consisting of 5 health workers, 2 health cadres and 8 family members from the main informants. Data collection techniques were carried out by in-depth interviews and documentation studies. The analysis of this study uses the techniques of Miles and Hubberman (1992) with thematic analysis.Result and discussion: The results of the study were identified 4 themes namely factors that influence the incidence of preeclampsia, women’s age, parity, history of health, and women,s daily activity. Conclusion: Mothers who experience preeclampsia have the majority characteristics (women age, parity), history of health and risky habits. By providing assistance during pregnancy for pregnant women who are at risk wish to avoid complications that can occur due to delays in handling and optimizing the provision of education about preeclampsia to improve maternal knowledge. Keywords: Preeclampsia, Phenomenology

scholarly journals Incarceration, Relationships, and Belonging: Insights into the Experiences of Two Male Youth Recently Released from Custody Facilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-258
Author(s):  
April King ◽  
Steve Sider
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Journal Writing ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Literacy Programs ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Marginalized Youth ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
The Family

This paper explores the family, school, and community experiences of two male youth who had recently been released from custody facilities and how these experiences contributed to their sense of belonging and self-esteem. Addressing the limited literature on self-esteem and belonging of young men who had been incarcerated, the exploratory study considers key themes of trust, family, friendships, and perceptions of belonging and self-esteem which emerge from interviews and guided journal writing sessions. A key finding is that alternative literacy programs, such as journal writing, provide mechanisms to engage young men in building their self-esteem and sense of belonging. The paper concludes with recommendations for teachers, community program facilitators, and social workers to support marginalized youth after having been released from incarceration as they re-enter family and community life.

scholarly journals The Experiences of Mothers with Intrauterine Fetal Death/Demise (IUFD) in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
Alma Dormian Sinaga ◽  
Justina Purwarini ◽  
Lina Dewi Anggraeni
Keyword(s):  
Fetal Death ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Intrauterine Fetal Death ◽  
Negative Behavior ◽  
Therapeutic Communication ◽  
History Of ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Intrauterine Fetal Death/Demise (IUFD) is a traumatic event for mothers. Mothers with IUFD have the risk of experiencing depression, anxiety, sadness, and sorrow in their lives. Research focusing on how mothers deal with such a traumatic experience is therefore necessary.Purpose: This study aimed to explore the experiences of mothers with Intrauterine Fetal Death/Demise (IUFD) in Indonesia.Methods: A descriptive qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was carried out to seven informants who were recruited using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's method.Result: The results showed four major themes, including the mothers’ response to a loss such as painful and traumatic experience; moral support received by mother; negative behavior from others such as stigma and lack of support; and physical and psychological changes that interfere with the role as wife and mother.Conclusion: The history of IUFD is a very traumatic experience and has a quite high emotional burden for mothers. Hence, it is necessary to integrate support and therapeutic communication into practice.

scholarly journals The Global Transformation of Belly Dancing: A Cross-Cultural Investigation of Counter-Hegemonic Responses

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-29
Author(s):  
Ashley M. Popp ◽  
Chia-Ju Yen
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Belly Dance ◽  
Art Form ◽  
History Of ◽  
Belly Dancing ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Adaptive Reaction

AbstractThe first part of this study, explored by Ashley Popp, presents an investigation into a relatively unexamined area of physical education: an analysis of a transcultural phenomenon in the history of dance. Data has been collected from primary sources and archival evidence to assess competing ideologies inherent in the transformation of a particular art form. In the analysis of the cultural migration through which belly dance was transferred from the Middle East to the United States, an adaptive reaction to the hegemonic relationships of culture, race, gender, and class has been observed. Beyond performance aesthetics, links have been made between the act of belly dancing and the building of women’s self-esteem, as researched by Chia-Ju Yen. The main purpose of her study was to explore how facial burn patients cope with disfigurement and the unfriendly attitudes of others, and examines the alteration of body image via inspiration provided by the performance of belly dance. This research was conducted from the perspective of an anthropologically thickdescription research method, and a case study was performed using in-depth interviews, including narratives by a woman who had suffered facial injuries. The results of the research showed that through family support, hard work and a decisive and studious personality, the patient was able to cope with the discriminatory attitude of others. The performance of belly dance not only made her emphasize her body, but also enriched her life.

Investigating the Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Stigma Among Young Adults With History of Suicide Attempts

Crisis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meshan Lehmann ◽  
Matthew R. Hilimire ◽  
Lawrence H. Yang ◽  
Bruce G. Link ◽  
Jordan E. DeVylder
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
High Functioning ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Background: Self-esteem is a major contributor to risk for repeated suicide attempts. Prior research has shown that awareness of stigma is associated with reduced self-esteem among people with mental illness. No prior studies have examined the association between self-esteem and stereotype awareness among individuals with past suicide attempts. Aims: To understand the relationship between stereotype awareness and self-esteem among young adults who have and have not attempted suicide. Method: Computerized surveys were administered to college students (N = 637). Linear regression analyses were used to test associations between self-esteem and stereotype awareness, attempt history, and their interaction. Results: There was a significant stereotype awareness by attempt interaction (β = –.74, p = .006) in the regression analysis. The interaction was explained by a stronger negative association between stereotype awareness and self-esteem among individuals with past suicide attempts (β = –.50, p = .013) compared with those without attempts (β = –.09, p = .037). Conclusion: Stigma is associated with lower self-esteem within this high-functioning sample of young adults with histories of suicide attempts. Alleviating the impact of stigma at the individual (clinical) or community (public health) levels may improve self-esteem among this high-risk population, which could potentially influence subsequent suicide risk.

Removing Self-stigma: The Successes of People with Schizophrenia in Removing Self-stigma Through Self-control

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franciscus Adi Prasetyo ◽  
Jajang Gunawijaya
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Study Quality ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Self-stigma experienced by people who experience schizophrenia has influence on reduced self-esteem, on powerlessness, the weakening of hope, and a motivation towards recovery. The aim of this study is to explain the efforts of people suffering schizophrenia to manage their self-stigma through self-control, using a case study approach. Based on the purposive sampling technique, five people with schizophrenia were selected as the cases to be studied. Data collection techniques utilized in-depth interviews, observation, and documentary studies. The analysis of the study data employed the stages of data reduction, data display, and data verification. Improvement in study quality employed the triangulation of data sources by checking the data to determine its consistency. The results of this study indicate that people with schizophrenia who have the ability to self-control can overcome self-stigma through changes in the manner of viewing themselves, self-training through activities, having endurance, having an honest approach, being able to explain schizophrenia from a positive viewpoint, having initiative, and having a positive attitude and the courage to face challenges.

scholarly journals Perception of and Motivation for Physical Activity among Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes

Women ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Julie Breinholm Svarrer Jakobsen ◽  
Josefine Stæhr Brodersen ◽  
Zainab Afshan Sheikh ◽  
Karoline Kragelund Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Women’S Perceptions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Competing Priorities

(1) Background: Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This risk can be reduced with lifestyle interventions, including physical activity. However, studies have shown that many women with prior GDM are not physically active. The aim of this study was to investigate the motivation for physical activity among women with prior GDM. (2) Methods: A qualitative study was carried out based on a phenomenological approach using semi-structured individual interviews with nine Danish women between 29 and 36 years of age with a minimum of one earlier GDM-affected pregnancy. (3) Results: Five themes were identified; perception of physical activity, risk perception, emotional distress, competing priorities and social support. The perception of physical activity varied among the women. The GDM diagnosis or the awareness of elevated risk for T2DM did not seem to be a decisive factor for the women’s motivation to be active. Competing priorities, including being in control of everyday life choices and support from social relations, were found to be important motivational factors. (4) Conclusion: Future interventions for women with prior GDM to increase motivation for physical activity should be compatible with and take into account the women’s perceptions, earlier lived experiences, possible competing priorities and support systems.

scholarly journals Understanding the Occupational Adaptation Process and Well-Being of Older Adults in Magallanes (Chile): A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palma ­Candia ◽  
Hueso­Montoro ◽  
Martí-García ◽  
Fernández-Alcántara ◽  
Campos-Calderón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Occupational Adaptation ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Interpretative Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Aging and longevity are important topics nowadays. Purpose: To describe how older adults perform the occupational adaptation process in the extreme region of Magallanes (Chile), and to identify the factors that might contribute to successful occupational adaptation and well-being. Method: Qualitative study, with a phenomenological interpretative approach. In-depth interviews were carried out with 16 older adults, with high or low levels of well-being, assessed with the Ryff Scale. An inductive content analysis according to Elo and Kyngäs was performed. Findings: Resilience, self-esteem and interdependence with significant others are key elements that promote well-being. Participants develop strategies to minimize the effects of environmental factors. The occupation’s function in terms of socialization, use of time, and social participation is revealed as a conditioning factor of occupational adaptation. Implications: Interventions with older people to achieve a successful occupational adaptation process must take into consideration the commitment to meaningful activities.

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