Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Shen-Miller ◽  
Deborah Olson ◽  
Timothy Boling
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Elementary Educators ◽  
Hiring Decisions ◽  
Medical Support ◽  
Nontraditional Occupations ◽  
Interpersonal Influences ◽  
Job Tasks

The authors present Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model as a conceptual framework to explore interlocking systemic and interpersonal influences on the development and perpetuation of men’s gender role—related distress. To demonstrate the utility of this model, the authors present results from an exploratory qualitative study of men in nontraditional occupations. Using the constant comparison method, the authors’ analysis of multiple interviews with elementary educators and medical support staff unearthed interwoven themes among the effects of cultural notions of masculinity on relationships, job tasks, and perceptions of themselves as men. Expectations about men (e.g., that men confront danger, remain calm in chaotic situations, and/or are predators) affected hiring decisions and interactions with colleagues, limited the scope of the men’s work, and provided opportunities to reinforce traditional notions of masculinity and affirm the value of masculinity in their occupations. These different experiences all interacted to inform participants’ senses of themselves as men.

scholarly journals Recovery strategies implemented by sport support staff of elite rugby players in South Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.V. Van Wyk ◽  
M.I. Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Medical Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
Rugby Players

Objective: The main aim of this study was to determine strategies used toaccelerate recovery of elite rugby players after training and matches, asused by medical support staff of rugby teams in South A frica. A  secondaryaim was to focus on specifics of implementing ice/cold water immersion asrecovery strategy. Design: A  Questionnaire-based cross sectional descriptive survey was used.Setting and Participants: Most (n=58) of the medical support staff ofrugby teams (doctors, physiotherapists, biokineticists and fitness trainers)who attended the inaugural Rugby Medical A ssociation conference linked to the South A frican Sports MedicineA ssociation Conference in Pretoria (14-16th November, 2007) participated in the study. Results: Recovery strategies were utilized mostly after matches. Stretching and ice/cold water immersion were utilized the most (83%). More biokineticists and fitness trainers advocated the usage of stretching than their counter-parts (medical doctors and physiotherapists). Ice/Cold water immersion and A ctive Recovery were the top two ratedstrategies. A  summary of the details around implementation of ice/cold water therapy is shown (mean) as utilized bythe subjects: (i) The time to immersion after matches was 12±9 min; (ii) The total duration of one immersion sessionwas 6±6 min; (iii) 3 immersion sessions per average training week was utilized by subjects; (iv) The average water temperature was 10±3 ºC.; (v) Ice cubes were used most frequently to cool water for immersion sessions, and(vi) plastic drums were mostly used as the container for water. Conclusion: In this survey the representative group of support staff provided insight to which strategies are utilizedin South A frican elite rugby teams to accelerate recovery of players after training and/or matches.

Ecological Influences on the Formation of the Hiring Network in the Communication Job Market, 2015 to 2019

2021 ◽  
pp. 009365022110346
Author(s):  
Yu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Model ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Niche Overlap ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Hiring Decisions ◽  
Interorganizational Network ◽  
Exponential Random Graph Models ◽  
Network Ties ◽  
Past Behavior ◽  
Exponential Random Graph

This study investigates ecological factors that drive hiring decisions in the academic marketplace. Faculty hires between institutions are conceptualized as interorganizational network ties. Drawing on theoretical insights from network inertia and niche processes in organizational ecology, the current study builds an ecological framework to explain the formation mechanisms of the faculty hiring network among 81 U.S. institutions granting PhDs in communication. Consistent with the predictions of the ecological model of hiring decisions, the empirical results of exponential random graph models (ERGMs) revealed that past behavior (or the presence of previous ties), niche width (or the number of research specializations), and niche overlap (or the degree of shared research specializations) significantly constrained the likelihood of tie creation during the 2015 to 2019 period. These effects held true even when traditional explanations such as network self-organization and status-based hiring patterns were taken into account. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals In-depth examination of issues surrounding the reasons for child marriage in Kelantan, Malaysia: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e027377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayako Kohno ◽  
Maznah Dahlui ◽  
Nik Daliana Nik Farid ◽  
Siti Hawa Ali ◽  
Takeo Nakayama
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Social Ecological Model ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Community Leader ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Social Ecological

ObjectiveTo examine individual, familial, community and societal issues surrounding the reasons for child marriage in Kelantan, Malaysia.DesignQualitative study by means of semistructured interviews with women and key informants, using social-ecological model as a conceptual framework.SettingInterviews were conducted in Kota Bharu district, Kelantan, a northeast state in Peninsular Malaysia.ParticipantsEighteen women of reproductive age (18 to 44 years old) that experienced their first marriage below the age of 18, as well as five key informants, consisting of a government officer, a community leader, an officer from religious department and two mothers. The women were recruited from a reproductive health clinic. The key informants who had specialised knowledge related to child marriage were selectively chosen.ResultsThree themes emerged that aligned with the social-ecological model: immaturity in decision-making, family poverty and religious and cultural norms.ConclusionsThe findings imply that sex education and awareness-building activities regarding the consequences of child marriage must be implemented to eradicate child marriage in Malaysia. Such implementation must be coordinated as a team-based approach involving experts in such fields as law, religion, psychology, social-welfare and public health. In order to increase the awareness of child marriage consequences, the target for awareness must extend not only to the adolescent girls and their families, but also to the community and society at large by clearly communicating the negative consequences of and addressing the drivers for child marriage.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a sitting light volleyball intervention to adults with physical disabilities: Qualitative study using social–ecological approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Man Leung ◽  
Pak-Kwong Chung ◽  
William Chu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Government ◽  
Community Facilities

Abstract Background: This study was part of a 15-week sitting light volleyball (SLVB) intervention programme which examined the effectiveness of the intervention on physical and psychological attributes of adults with physical disabilities (PWPD) in Hong Kong. SLVB was a new sport, combing Paralympic volleyball and light volleyball. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the perceptions and experiences of PWPD in the SLVB intervention is critical to further develop SLVB as a PA intervention and sport. Using a social–ecological model (SEM), (a) the participants’ experiences regarding the intervention were assessed and (b) the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention to PWPD were qualitatively examined. Methods: Twenty participants (mean age = 53.52 years standard deviation (SD = 9.02), 60% female participants; 25% had at least a college degree) attended our semi-structured interviews. Results: Using content analysis, their experiences at the individual or intrapersonal level (physical and psychological health, enjoyment, novelty, competence autonomy); interpersonal levels (socialization, teamwork, social support); organizational and community levels (perceived sport venue environment, venue accessibility, safety, dissemination of information, and community facilities); and policy level (resources allocation by the government) were obtained. The participants also commented on the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention for PWPD, contents and coaching, modified rules, duration of session and scheduling, and number of participants and coaches. Conclusion: This qualitative study identified several themes for engaging PWPD in SLVB, and demonstrated that adopting a multilevel approach to intervention in SLVB has positive outcomes to participants. In general, SLVB is suitable and feasible to PWPD. The study contributes to an in-depth understanding of the experiences among PWPD in the SLVB intervention, which is very critical to the further development of SLVB in terms of a PA intervention and sport.

scholarly journals What Are the Challenges Faced by Village Doctors in Provision of Basic Public Health Services in Shandong, China? A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 2519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Wang ◽  
Yuejia Kong ◽  
Jiyao Sun ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Linlin Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Village Doctors ◽  
Wide Range

Background: Village doctors, as gatekeepers for the health of rural residents in China, are confronted with adversity in providing the basic public health services (BPHS), which has significantly impeded them from providing high quality BPHS. This study aimed to explore the obstacles and difficulties faced by village doctors in order to improve the quality and efficiency of BPHS provision and increase the health level of the population. Methods: In-depth interviews were employed to conduct this qualitative study. A total of 51 village doctors in four cities of Shandong Province were interviewed. The interviews were transcribed, anonymized, and imported into NVivo11.0 to facilitate management. Thematic framework analysis employing the constant comparison method was applied to the data analysis. Results: The main challenges faced by village doctors comprised the shortage, gender imbalance, and poor education of village doctors; older village doctors in some villages; low income; lack of social security; inappropriate performance assessment; inadequate professional BPHS training; heavy workload; and insufficient cooperation from rural residents, which have exacerbated the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of BPHS to some extent. Conclusions: Village doctors, as the important BPHS providers in rural Shandong, are facing a wide range of challenges. It is urgent for government officials and policy makers to consider these challenges and concentrate on improving the quality of BPHS provision by developing relevant and practical strategies.

Support Needs of Siblings of People with Developmental Disabilities

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 373-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine K. Arnold ◽  
Tamar Heller ◽  
John Kramer
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Adult Siblings ◽  
Sibling Support ◽  
Formal Support ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract This qualitative study examines the support needs of adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities. A survey completed by 139 siblings of people with developmental disabilities captured the needs of adult siblings through 2 open-ended questions. A grounded theory approach was used, and the sibling responses anchored the analysis, interpretation of findings, and discussion using the constant comparison method. Eleven core variables and 3 overarching themes emerged. Three overarching themes for sibling support needs include: (a) getting disability-related information, (b) getting support for their caregiving role, and (c) enhancing the formal support system to address sibling needs.

The Impact of Introducing Centering Pregnancy in a Community Health Setting: A Qualitative Study of Experiences and Perspectives of Health Center Clinical and Support Staff

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1327-1335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ania Kania-Richmond ◽  
Erin Hetherington ◽  
Deborah McNeil ◽  
Hamideh Bayrampour ◽  
Suzanne Tough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Centering Pregnancy ◽  
The Impact
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