scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Women’s Lived Experiences of Conflict and Domestic Violence in Afghanistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780122093519
Author(s):  
Jenevieve Mannell ◽  
Gulraj Grewal ◽  
Lida Ahmad ◽  
Ayesha Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Public Life ◽  
Drug Trade ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Armed Intervention ◽  
The Relationship

This article empirically explores women’s lived experiences of domestic violence and conflict in Afghanistan. A thematic analysis of 20 semistructured interviews with women living in safe houses produced three main themes about the relationship between conflict and domestic violence: (a) violence from loss of patriarchal support, (b) violence from the drug trade as an economic driver, and (c) violence from conflict-related poverty. We discuss the bidirectional nature of this relationship: Not only does conflict contribute to domestic violence, but domestic violence contributes to conflict through justifying armed intervention, separating women from economic and public life, and perpetuating patriarchy.

An investigation into the experiences of school counsellors working with adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Cathy G. Bettman ◽  
Alexander Digiacomo
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
School Context ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
School Staff ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Currently, Australia’s school counsellors are increasingly being called upon to respond to adolescent mental health needs. Through semistructured interviews with seven school counsellors working with adolescents, this qualitative study aimed to capture the lived experiences of this group of practitioners. By adopting a phenomenological approach and using thematic analysis, this study provides insight into their profession: the current ambiguity surrounding their role; the opportunities and obstacles they face; as well as the often-present tension between stakeholders including parents, other school staff and external agencies. The findings of this study indicate that school counsellors are challenged by the need to be advocates not only for their students but also for themselves and their roles within the school context.

Exploring novice Indian school counsellors’ experiences collaborating with teachers and administrators

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Aashna Sadana ◽  
Aneesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Indian School ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Collaboration Strategies

Abstract Previous studies have shown that collaboration between school counsellors and other stakeholders such as teachers and administrators leads to improved outcomes for students and a better school climate. The current qualitative study explored the experiences and perceptions of novice school counsellors in India regarding collaboration with teachers and administrators. The sample included 11 novice school counsellors working in five different cities who were recruited using purposive sampling. The thematic analysis of the data collected via semistructured interviews revealed six main themes: ‘Counsellors’ perceptions about collaboration’, ‘Collaboration with teachers’, ‘Collaboration with administrators’, ‘Challenges faced during collaboration’, ‘Strategies helpful in collaboration’ and ‘Impact of training’. Implications discussed include the need for school counsellors to advocate for their role, the need for training programs to prepare stakeholders for collaboration, and the need for policies to integrate the role of a school counsellor into schools.

When the Worst Imaginable Becomes Reality

Janus Head ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-213
Author(s):  
Katherine J. Janzen ◽  
Sherri Melrose ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Crack Cocaine ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenology ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interpretive Inquiry

This article describes findings from a qualitative study that investigated the lived experiences of four mothers recovering from crack cocaine addictions who lost custody of their children. The project was guided by feminist interpretive inquiry, van Manen’s approach to hermeneutic phenomenology, and involved thematic analysis of in depth interview data. By telling the stories of these women and using their own words as well as interpretive poetry written by one of the authors to describe their suffering, our research offers important insights to professionals involved in the field of addictions.

scholarly journals Understanding Relationship between Milestone and Decision-Making in Project Management: A Qualitative Study among Project Managers in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Altahtooh ◽  
Thamir Alaskar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Pragmatic Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the importance of milestone as a key knowledge in project management, there has been lack of research to understand the relationship between milestones and decision-making. This paper presents a pragmatic research context that aims understanding the nature of milestones and their relationship with different decision-making structures and responsibilities across projects. Data were collected through 14 semi-structured interviews with project managers and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings explore the concepts of project milestones among project managers in Saudi Arabia. The paper finds that there is a relationship between milestones and the impact on decision-making.

The Influence of Confucianism on the Perceptions and Process of Caring Among Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365962090589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hing Cheung Yiu ◽  
Yuli Zang ◽  
Jocelyn Han Shi Chew ◽  
Janita Pak Chun Chau
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Introduction: Scant evidence reveals the influences of Confucianism on family caregiving in dementia. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of Confucianism on the perceptions and process of caring among the Chinese family caregivers. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews with 15 Chinese family caregivers of persons with dementia in three elderly care centers in Hong Kong. The interviews were audiotaped and transcribed, while a thematic analysis was performed to analyze the transcript at the latent level. Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (a) setting family as a top priority, (b) growth and development in families, and (c) enhancing family relationships. Discussion: Our findings provided insights into how Confucianism influences the experience of family caregivers in caring persons with dementia in Chinese communities. These findings help develop culturally adapted interventions to improve the support for family caregivers of persons with dementia.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Nursing Management in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
Najme Ebrahimzade ◽  
Kamran Bagheri Lankarani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
System Management ◽  
Current Investigation ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Nursing Managers ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Important Challenge

Background. Nursing managers have a critical role at the hospitals. The current study aims to investigate different experiences of nursing managers. Method. This is a qualitative study that investigates the experiences of 11 nursing managers in Shiraz, Iran. Semistructured interviews and thematic analysis were, respectively, applied for data collection and analysis. Results. It could be found from the current investigation that nursing managers have a critical role at the hospitals, and their creativities have more impacts on procedures compared to organizational orders. There are four major challenges faced by nursing managers including nursing shortage, structural deficiencies, lack of authorities, and burnout. Although shortage is considered as the most important challenge, there are more emphasizes on the improvement of their controlling power in order to prevent their fatigue and burnout. Conclusion. This study showed that creativity of nursing managers is the most important factor of system management; also, shortage and deficiencies are recognized as the most significant challenges faced by them. According to the current study, the shortage of nursing staff is the central issue that has to be considered.

Mothering – a mode of protecting rather than parenting in the aftermath of post separation family violence in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Leanne Francia ◽  
Prudence Millear ◽  
Rachael Sharman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Violence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Law System ◽  
Australian Family ◽  
Shadow Cast ◽  
Violent Relationship ◽  
Dark Shadow

AbstractThe focus of this qualitative study was on separated mother’s (N = 36) lived experiences of mothering in the context of post separation family violence and the Australian family law system. Thematic analysis of interviews was guided by a theoretical framework, this being the Three Planets Model. Analysis of the data resulted in two themes relating to mothering being identified. Firstly, that women demonstrated a mode of protecting rather than parenting indicating that mothering was often undertaken in isolation and fear, within an adversarial family law system, and in the presence of a perpetrator of family violence. The second theme related to the aftermath of separation and the long dark shadow cast by family violence. After having left a controlling and violent relationship, separated mothers reported that there was no opportunity to recover, nor to healthily extricate themselves from family violence, which resulted in cumulative harm not only for their wellbeing but also for their children.

An Exploration of the Experience of Harm in the Bondage/Discipline/Sadomasochism Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-685
Author(s):  
Karen Holt
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Beliefs And Values ◽  
Boundary Slippage ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Safe Practices

This study sought to gain insight into the attitudes, beliefs, and values that shape bondage/discipline/sadomasochism (BDSM) activities and to explore the degree and consequences of unintended or non-negotiated harms, including physical, emotional, and sexual violence. A qualitative approach, consisting of 22 semistructured interviews and over 150 hours of observations of BDSM events and activities, was used to develop an in-depth exploration of the lived experiences of participants. Thematic analysis was employed to elucidate the ways in which participants define and in some cases experience harm. Findings suggest that individuals construct rational identities that emphasize safe practices and managing harm; however; there are instances where “boundary slippage” occurs. Implications for understanding the dynamics as well as the potential dangers of “consensual” violence are discussed.

scholarly journals The Dark Side of Flow: A Qualitative Study of Dependence in Big Wave Surfing

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Partington ◽  
Elizabeth Partington ◽  
Steve Olivier
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Peak Performance ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Optimal State ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Relationship

Flow has been described within sport psychology as an optimal state underpinning peak performance. However, the consequences of experiencing flow may not always be beneficial. One negative consequence might be that of contributing to dependence on the activity that interacts with, or is associated with, the flow experience. This study explored the dichotomous consequences of flow, using case studies of big wave surfers. Fifteen elite surfers completed in-depth, semistructured interviews. It seems clear from the results that the surfers experienced positive consequences of flow. However, they also exhibited symptoms of dependence on surfing. It is suggested that there may be an association between the experience of dimensions of flow and the compulsion to engage in an activity. Some specific recommendations for further research into the relationship between flow and exercise dependence are made.

scholarly journals “. . . The Forgotten Heroes”: A Qualitative Study Exploring How Friends and Family Members of DV Survivors Use Domestic Violence Helplines

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051988819
Author(s):  
Alison Gregory ◽  
Anna Kathryn Taylor ◽  
Katherine Pitt ◽  
Gene Feder ◽  
Emma Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Topic Guide ◽  
Feeling Overwhelmed

Many women who experience domestic violence (DV) seek support from friends, relatives, colleagues, and neighbors. There are substantial knock-on effects for informal supporters, and they may seek help themselves. Tailored services for this group are rare, but DV helplines can provide listening and signposting support. The aim of this exploratory study was to understand which informal supporters contact DV helplines and what form these calls take. Three focus groups, following a topic guide, were conducted with staff and volunteers for DV helplines during autumn 2015. Discussions were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and imported into NVivo10 software. Transcripts were coded line-by-line, and a thematic analysis carried out. All participants were female, aged between 22 and 54 years, with between 2 months’ and 8 years’ experience of taking helpline calls. Findings indicate that people with broad ranging connections to a survivor call a helpline. Calls can be triggered by disclosures, abuse escalation, witnessing incidents, feeling overwhelmed, and media highlighting of DV. Informal supporters respond to survivors, and experience impacts, in differing ways, often associated with their gender and their relationship with the survivor. Frequently, they feel a sense of responsibility and a desire to rescue the survivor, often calling a helpline to reduce feelings of helplessness and to seek a “magic” solution. Many people are concerned about the legitimacy of their involvement and seek reassurance about the validity of their own help-seeking. Helpline workers feel that informal supporters would benefit from opportunities to reduce isolation, have their predicament acknowledged, and learn from peers. DV helplines have an important role in helping informal supporters of survivors. The help requested is predominantly to equip and empower the informal supporter, so that they feel more adept at coping themselves and, are thus, better able to offer support to the survivor.

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