scholarly journals Loneliness Among the Elderly in Rural Contexts: A Mixed-Method Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692199686
Author(s):  
Borja Rivero Jiménez ◽  
David Conde-Caballero ◽  
Lorenzo Mariano Juárez
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Technological Tools

Loneliness among the elderly has become a pressing issue in Western societies. In the Spanish context, the problem of the so-called “empty” Spain disproportionately affects this population group—elderly individuals living in rural areas with low population density, and therefore at higher risk of social exclusion and isolation. We introduce here a mixed-method, quantitative-qualitative research protocol, triangulated with technological tools, designed to improve both data acquisition and subsequent data analysis and interpretation. This study will take place in a rural locality in the Extremadura region (Spain), chosen according to a particular socio-demographic profile. The De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale will be used on a cohort of 80 people over 65 years old. Within this cohort, a smaller sample of 20–30 individuals will be selected for semi-structured interviews about their beliefs and experiences of loneliness. Finally, data gathered from technological tools (smartbands, Bluetooth sensors) will allow us to monitor social interactions and to map daily loneliness/interaction patterns. Data will be triangulated by analyzing and comparing the empirical material gathered through these different methods and tools. Strict adherence to ethical standards for data protection and handling will be essential through data collection and analysis. As well as providing insights into the phenomenon of loneliness in old age, the use of different methods and tools for data collection will provide the basis for an epistemological reflection on the scope and limits of each one of these methods.

scholarly journals The Lack of Financial Independent Elderly Peoples in the Backward Regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 5235-5245
Author(s):  
Bakaruddin Et al.
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Independent Elderly ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

This study aims to reveal a number of determinants of financial not independent be the cause of the elderly in disadvantaged areas. The study was designed in the format of mixed method, wherein in the first stage of qualitative data collection to identify a number of determinants of the causes of the financial not independent elderly. All variables are declared invalid later developed into quantitative data collection instrument at a later stage. The results of different Kruskal-Wallis test was applied to see the differences between the determinants of independent elderly and elderly are not independent. Then performed logistic regression analysis to see the effect of each determinant to provide empirical evidence on the probability not independent elderly. The results showed that the only factor of land ownership, health

scholarly journals Bracketing in Phenomenology: Only Undertaken in the Data Collection and Analysis Process

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenobia Chan ◽  
Yuen-ling Fung ◽  
Wai-tong Chien
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Policy Planning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Studies ◽  
Gate Keeping ◽  
Colaizzi's Method

Our aim with this article is to demonstrate how the researchers use bracketing as a method of demonstrating the validity after initiating a phenomenological study. Although bracketing is a method of demonstrating the validity of the da ta collection and analysis process in most phenomenological studies, how the researchers use them in practice is rarely demonstrated explicitly. We collected data through our experiences in preparing a phenomenological research study. We suggest that the concept of bracketing should be adopted upon initiating the research proposal and not merely in the data collection and analysis process. We propose four strategies for doing bracketing that are guided by the thinking activity of reflexivity: mentality assessment and preparation before deciding the research paradigm, deciding the scope of the literature review according to the prevailing gate - keeping policy, planning for data collection using semi - structured interviews guided by open - ended questions, and planning for data analysis using Colaizzi’s method. Our proposition highlights that thorough preparation for doing bracketing is essential before entering the data collection and analysis process in phenomenology, because they are sequentially related.

FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF CARE FOR THE OLDERLY IN NON-STATE RESIDENTIAL HOMES

2021 ◽  
pp. 870-878
Author(s):  
К. А. Галкин
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Older People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Large City ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Personalized Care ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Informal Rules ◽  
Care For Older People

В статье рассматриваются особенности заботы и ухода за пожилыми людьми в двух кейсах, которые представляют собой частные дома-интернаты для людей старше 60 лет. В частности, рассматривается создание заботы в условиях альтернативных возможностей, организация альтернативной заботы о пожилых людях в таких учреждениях и особенности формирования подобной заботы. В исследовании рассмотрены вопросы о соотношении формальных (институциональных) норм заботы о пожилых людях и неформальных правил, которые создаются сотрудниками частных домов-интернатов для пожилых людей, имеющих ограниченную профессионализацию в сфере работы с людьми старше 60 лет. Роль неформальных правил в рамках создания заботы о пожилых людях важна с точки зрения расширения агентности пожилых людей и их инклюзии в социум. В исследовании проанализировано сочетание особенностей формальных и неформальных правил по осуществлению заботы. На примере двух кейсов, полуструктурированных интервью с сотрудниками и администрацией, волонтёрами частных домовинтернатов ( n =30) автор показывает, что забота, которая формируется в частных домах-интернатах для пожилых людей, может достаточно сильно отличаться в зависимости от расположения учреждения, особенностей сотрудников и их профессионализации. Для более глобального пространства крупного города регионального значения забота о пожилых людях оказывается чётко регламентированной различными нормами и стандартами. Особенности заботы частного дома-интерната в сельской местности заключаются в персонифицированной заботе и создании больших возможностей для активности пожилых людей. The article discusses the features of care and care for the older in two cases, which are private nursing homes for people over sixty years of age. In particular, is the creation of concern in terms of great opportunities, the organization of alternative care for older people in such institutions and how such concerns. The study examines the relationship between formal (institutional) norms of social care for the older and informal rules that are created by employees of private nursing homes for the older who have limited professionalization in the field of work with people over sixty years of age. The role of informal rules in creating care for older people is important in terms of including the agency of older people and their inclusion in society. The study analyzes the combination of features of formal and informal rules for the implementation of care. Using the example of two cases, semi-structured interviews with employees and administration, volunteers of private nursing homes ( n =30), the author shows that the care that is formed in private nursing homes for the older can differ quite significantly depending on the location of the institution, the characteristics of employees and their professionalization For a more global space of a large city of regional significance care for the elderly is clearly regulated by various norms and standards. Features of care of a private nursing homes in rural areas consist in personalized care and creating greater opportunities for the activities of older people.

Retention Factors for Head Athletic Trainers in the NCAA Division I Collegiate Setting

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie M. Mazerolle ◽  
William A. Pitney ◽  
Ashley Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Ncaa Division I ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Retention Factors ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Type Data

Context:Retention factors for athletic trainers (ATs) generally include autonomy, work-life balance, and job satisfaction, but little is known specifically about the position of Head AT.Objective:To investigate factors that influence retention of the Head AT in a leadership role.Design:A qualitative study that employed structured interviews.Patients or Other Participants: 18 Head ATs (13 males, 5 females; 44 ± 8 years of age; 22 ± 7 years of experience in the role) participated.Data Collection and Analysis:Participants responded to a series of questions presented through an online interview. The data were analyzed through a general inductive approach.Results:Two key retention factors that were identified by the analysis were enjoyment of the work setting and professional motivation.Conclusions:Head ATs remain in their positions due to rewarding relationships with staff members and student-athletes. A commitment to lifelong learning for professional development also exerts a positive influence for retention.

scholarly journals Persepsi Kebahagiaan Pada Masyarakat Banjar di Desa Gandaraya Kecamatan Anjir Pasar Kabupaten Barito Kuala

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Rahmawati ◽  
Arni Arni ◽  
Imadduddin Imadduddin
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
The Way

Happiness is a feeling that can be experienced by everyone, but the way to get happiness varies depending on how the person perceives it. The purpose of this research is to find out how the level and perception of happiness in the Banjar community. This type of research uses a mixed method with 55 people for a quantitative approach and 12 people for a qualitative approach taken from a sample of 55 people who have high levels of happiness. Data collection techniques used were, questionnaire, observation and interview.  The results of this study can be concluded that the level of happiness of adolescents with high happiness categories is 35% and moderate 65%, adults are high happiness categories 55% and moderate 45%, and elderly happiness categories are high 46.7% and moderate 53.3%. Perceptions of happiness in adolescents are positive emotions, gratitude, family, achievement, peers, and social life. Adults are positive emotions, be patient and grateful, family, marriage, physical health, money, work, social life, and religiosity. While the elderly are positive emotions, gratitude, age, money, family, physical health, religion, social life. 

scholarly journals Mental disorders elderly in rural areas during COVID-19 pandemic in Bali Indonesia

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Ketut Sri Diniari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale

Detection of mental disorders in the elderly are using the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) screening/questionnaire, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and/or or based on structured interviews. The elderly who had complete screening and interview data were included in the study sample, i.e., 85 people. From 85 elderly as a participant, 65 people (76.4%) had a good cognitive, 10 (11.7%) moderate cognitive, and 5 severe cognitive (5.8%), but their daily activities were still good. The results of the screening GDS showed 70 people with mild depression (82.4%), moderate depression in 13 people (15.3%) and 2 people with severe depression (2.3%). The results of the screening with DASS show 15 elderly people with depression (17.5%), 55 people with anxiety (65%) and 15 people experiencing stress (17.5%). Screening for elderly sleep quality with the PSQI for elderly showed 60 people with disrupted sleep quality (70.5%) and 15 people with good sleep quality (17.6%). A 68 people elderly (80%) complained of mild pain and 17 people (20%) with moderate pain by screening using the VAS, where the location of the pain varied in the body and leg areas.

scholarly journals Ethnobotany of suweg, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius: Utilization and cultivation in West Java, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
ASEP ZAINAL MUTAQIN ◽  
DENNY KURNIADIE ◽  
JOHAN ISKANDAR ◽  
MOHAMAD NURZAMAN ◽  
Ruhyat Partasasmita
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
West Java ◽  
Additional Food

Abstract. Mutaqin AZ, Kurniadie D, Iskandar J, Nurzaman M, Partasasmita R. 2020. Ethnobotany of suweg, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius: Utilization and cultivation in West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 1635-1644. Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson, locally known as suweg, is a bulbous plant that has many benefits, but has not been cultivated as intensively as other species from the Araceae family. Suweg grows scattered in various rural areas in Indonesia, including West Java. Some suweg plants are cultivated by villagers, while the others grow wildly in forested areas. Suweg is commonly cultivated in several types of agroecosystems, such as home gardens (pekarangan) and gardens (kebun), using traditional ecological knowledge inherited from generation to generation. This study aims to investigate the utilization and cultivation of suweg by a community in Cisoka Village, Cikijing Sub-district, Majalengka District, West Java. This study used a qualitative method using ethnobotany approach, i.e. an emic analysis of the perception and local knowledge of community on suweg, and then validated using scientific or ethical knowledge. Field data collection was done by observation and semi-structured interviews with key informants chosen purposively considered having expertise and knowledge about suweg. The results showed that suweg has long been cultivated or growing naturally in Cisoka Village. The species has been culturally utilized by the rural community as additional food sources of carbohydrates, fish feed, and traditional ceremonies. However, the use of traditional ceremonies has been lost its importance. Suweg is generally used by the elderly, with certain groups, such as rural fish farmers and some younger age groups or children who like suweg. The rural people of Cisoka Village also mentioned that suweg was not cultivated as intensively as other. This is partly because it is considered not to have a high economic value as other agricultural commodities.

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL CONDITIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ADULTS’ DISTANCE LEARNING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Леся Вікторівна Вікторова
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Language Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis

In the paper the results of the experimental study of the adult distance learning management are suggested. The urgency of the research is based on the tendency towards the aging of population, development of the third age universities network, active implementation of the lifelong learning philosophy, the analysis of recent publications and studies. It is determined that despite the growing popularity of the lifelong learning philosophy, there is a lack of systematic research on the use of ICT for the elderly. In the paper the historical essay on the problems of distance learning for the elderly is offered. The conceptual framework is analyzed. The methodology of the research and features of the target audience selection are described; the specifics of data collection and analysis at different stages of the research are defined. The purpose of the research is determined – to distinguish pedagogical conditions for an effective distance learning introduction into foreign language education of the elderly. The research has been conducted on the basis of the Center for Innovative Education. The emphasis is made on the formation of the target group of participants in the study and their foreign language learning motivation. The stages of data collection and analysis are specified, namely: before the beginning of training, at the stage of the curriculum development, after the start of the first module of the distance learning course, after the completion of the first module of the course, at the end of the course and two months after the course is completed. Detailed results of data analysis for each stage of the research are delivered. The analysis of these data is carried out. The features of the distance course for the elderly and the methodological recommendations on its development are defined. The study has also allowed to confirm the results of the personal and cognitive potential of the elderly and revealed that the ability to learn under certain conditions even increases instead of decreasing. The prospects for further research, adjacent to neurophysiologists’ and neurobiologists’ studies, are suggested. The aforementioned prospects raise the issue of the further scenarios for the use of distance learning platforms for the elderly.

scholarly journals O lazer em pousadas de pesca: um estudo de caso na Rota do Lambari, Porto União (SC)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Vieira Setlik ◽  
Felipe Luiz
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The City ◽  
Host Resource

As pousadas são meios de hospedagem de pequeno porte, com um atendimento mais personalizado, e muitas vezes realizado diretamente pelos seus proprietários. Porém, independentemente do tamanho e da capacidade de um meio de hospedagem, ele pode investir em uma oferta de lazer, da mais simples, com algumas atividades, até a mais completa, com estrutura de equipamentos e serviços que buscam atender as expectativas de lazer dos hóspedes, contribuindo com isso para uma valoração de mercado. Esta pesquisa é um estudo de caso, com dados coletados em pesquisa bibliográfica, em artigos publicados sobre o tema, e entrevistas estruturadas, que através de dois métodos, quali-quantitativos, de coleta e análise de dados, teve como objetivo analisar a oferta de lazer das pousadas da Rota do Lambari, em Porto União, SC, os serviços e os equipamentos que estão sendo oferecidos aos hóspedes. Como resultado se observou uma oferta de lazer grande e variada na maioria delas, e uma oferta não focada somente no pescador, mas que atende a toda a família e outros hóspedes que não exercem a pesca. O lazer em pousadas de pesca: um estudo de caso na Rota do Lambari, Porto União (SC) ABSTRACT The lodges are small lodging facilities, with a more personalized service, and often performed directly by its owners. However, regardless of the size and capacity of a host resource, it can invest in a range of leisure, the simplest, with some activities to the fullest, with equipment structure and services that aim to meet the leisure expectations guests, a contributing factor to a market valuation. This research is a case study, with data collected in literature, in articles published on the subject, and structured interviews, which through two methods, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, aimed to analyze the supply of leisure, hotels and Rota do Lambari, in the city of Porto União, SC, services and equipment that are being offered to guests. As a result it was observed offered a large and varied leisure in most of them, and not focused only offer the fisherman, but that caters to the whole family and other guests not engaged in fishing. KEYWORDS: Leisure in Hotels; Leisure Quality Index; Fishing Tourism.

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