Family-centred services for young children with intellectual disabilities and their families: Theory, policy and practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jóna G Ingólfsdóttir ◽  
Snæfrídur Thóra Egilson ◽  
Rannveig Traustadóttir
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
The Family ◽  
System Improvement ◽  
Cultural Historical Activity ◽  
Different Parts

This paper outlines the reported discrepancies between the aims of the welfare services in Iceland and the experiences of parents raising young children with intellectual disabilities. Prevailing views on disability and service delivery were also considered. A multi case study design was employed to reflect the situation in different parts of the country. Families of eight children with intellectual disabilities and professionals in three different municipalities formed the cases. The findings reveal a high convergence between the three cases with variations based on individual experiences rather than geographical location. Overall, parents praised the preschools but experienced support services often as fragmented and uncompromising. Particular components of the services were consistently regarded as hard to reach and not in accordance with the needs of the family. Cultural-historical activity theory is introduced as a beneficial framework for further study and system improvement.

scholarly journals The Case Study in Family Business

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Leppäaho ◽  
Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki ◽  
Pavlos Dimitratos
Keyword(s):  
Family Business ◽  
Critical Realism ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Scientific Pluralism ◽  
The Family ◽  
Alternative Approaches

In this study, we identified and analyzed 75 articles in the family business (FB) literature between 2000 and 2014 as to the case study design they adopted. We found that the positivistic case study approach is the FB disciplinary convention. The two alternative approaches of critical realism and interpretivism are used to a significantly lesser extent. We anticipate that in the future the positivistic approach will continue to be used widely. The other two approaches can be employed to a higher extent since their use is likely to contribute to a scientific pluralism in FB case study research.

scholarly journals The Carbon Footprint of Electrified City Buses: A Case Study in Trondheim, Norway

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 770
Author(s):  
Kristoffer W. Lie ◽  
Trym A. Synnevåg ◽  
Jacob J. Lamb ◽  
Kristian M. Lien
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Potential Reduction ◽  
City Bus ◽  
Electricity Mix ◽  
Production And Operation ◽  
Different Parts

In August 2019, a new bus fleet of 36 electric and 58 hybrid buses were implemented in Trondheim, Norway. This paper examines the carbon footprint of electrified city buses, by addressing the achieved and potential reduction for the new bus fleet. Important aspects such as geographical location of production, charging electricity mix, and impact from production and operation on lifetime emissions, are also examined. A meta-analysis on life cycle assessment studies was undertaken to investigate greenhouse gas emissions and energy demand in different parts of bus production. This is followed by the production of a bus model using the findings and comparing electrified buses with diesel and HVO buses. The models were then used in a case study of the bus fleet in Trondheim, to understand the specific parameters affecting the carbon footprint. The results show that the overall carbon footprint has been considerably reduced (37%) by implementing biofuel and electrified buses, and that a further reduction of 52% can be achieved through full electrification. The operation emissions for the fleet were found to be 49 g CO2-eq/person-km, which is lower than the average city bus and passenger car in Norway.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy terhadap Pola Asuh Coparenting Orangtua

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Nurul Fadhilah Khair
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
Main Concept ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy ◽  
The Family

Parents play an important role in the family, while the second role plays in parenting is very much needed by the child's development. Child's psychological development will be much better, if both require joint care or coparenting. The pattern of joint care or coparenting is mutual support and act as a team of mutual support, which is carried out by both parties. The main concept of coparenting care here is second, interconnected or mutually supportive in all forms of attitudes, relationships and teaching in parenting practices. This study uses a single case study design with A-B-A model in which this research method is deemed suitable for the assessment of changes in therapy and applied therapy in couples. The results of the study showed a change in coparenting scores in each pair.

scholarly journals Sustainable development in the non-governmental organisation sector

2021 ◽  
pp. 219-226
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Chomiuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

The described project assumes the development of a new method for solving the problem of homelessness, in particular, with regard to the field of supporting people in an exceptionally difficult situation or those suffering from mental disorders and/or addictions to achieve independence and overcome problems. The aforementioned project is the first attempt at implementing this method in Poland. The basic assumption of the method is to solve the main problem of a person in the homelessness crisis, which is the lack of housing, and only then to provide support in solving other problems. The aim of the chapter is to give rise to discussion on the innovative solutions implemented by one of the local government to remedy the problems of homeless people. The issue is based on SDGs. The second described case study is the “Safe Future of People with Intellectual Disability”—implemented by the Polish Association for People with Intellectual Disability—reflecting the tested model based on support circles, i.e. social support networks in order to empower people with intellectual disabilities. The main objective of the “Safe Future” model is to develop and implement solutions that ensure legal, financial and social security of people with intellectual disabilities in situations where they have lost the support of the family. The concept of the support circles tested in this model is based on built networks of connections rooted in the social capital generated among the local community. The last example of sustainable development in the non-governmental sector is Social Cooperative Sunny Hill—as a social enterprise it is a unique entity on the market. It conducts economic activity, the main goal of which is not profit, but social and professional re-integration of people at risk of social exclusion. Contrary to a traditional enterprises, it does not distribute the profit among shareholders, but allocates it to social purposes.

scholarly journals Dampak Rehabilitasi Medis pada Penyandang Disabilitas Kusta

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Sylvia Nasution ◽  
M. Rusli Ngatimin ◽  
Muhammad Syafar
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
The Family ◽  
Leprosy Patients ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Loss Of Limbs

Pada periode tahun 2004 _ 2007, penderita baru disabilitas kusta tingkat II kerusakan syaraf sebanyak 8,6% _ 8,7% kemudian mengalami peningkatan pada tahun 2008 (9,6%) dan 2009 (10,27%) jauh di atas target (< 5%). Hal ini mengindikasikan keterlambatan penemuan kasus. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menilai dampak kondisi fisik, psikologi, sosial, dan ekonomi pascatindakan rehabilitasi medis di Rumah Sakit Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Makassar. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif dan rancangan studi kasus bermula dari kasus penyandang disabilitas kusta yang menjalani tindakan medis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rehabilitasi medisdapat mengatasi luka kronis, memperbaiki tampilan fisik, fungsi, dan meningkatkan kemampuan anggota tubuh untuk aktivitas sehari-hari. Secara psikologis, mereka merasa senang, puas, rasa percaya diri meningkat, tetapi ada juga yang merasa sedih, malu, dan minder karena kehilangananggota tubuh. Mereka dapat diterima oleh keluarga dan lingkungan sekitar, tetapi ada juga yang memilih hidup dalam koloni kusta. Mereka melakukan perubahan dan kekuatan bekerja yang lama sesuai dengan kondisi kecacatan, kemampuan, dan keterampilan pascarehabilitasi medis.Kondisi psikologis, sosial, dan ekonomi masih dipengaruhi oleh stigma yang telah ada sejak menderita kusta.Kata kunci: Rehabilitasi medis, penderita disabilitas kusta, kustaAbstractThis aim of the study was to assess the impact of a variety of physical, psychological, sosial and economic after medical rehabilitation measures in Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid hospital Makassar. This study used qualitative methods with case study design, which departed from cases of leprosy disabled patientswho had undergone medical treatment. The results showed that medical rehabilitation can overcome chronic wounds, improve physical appearance, function and increase the ability of the body for daily activities. Psychologically, people with leprosy disabilities feel happy, satisfied, selfconfidence increases, there is also feeling sad, ashamed and insecure due to loss of limbs disabled leprosy patients can be accepted by the family andthe environment, sosial shame because there is loss of limbs, some choose to live in leper colonies. Leprosy disability person had changed the way to work and earn money, length of working and strength adapted to the conditions of disability, ability and skills of post-medical rehabilitation. Psychological condition, sosial and economic disability post-medical rehabilitation of leprosy is still influenced by the stigma that has existed since suffered from leprosy.Key words: Medical rehabilitation, people with leprosy disabilities, leproic

scholarly journals Learning Innovations and Strengthening Student Character Through Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ilham ◽  
Udik Budi Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Online Networks ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
The Family ◽  
Close Family

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Indonesia’s education system. Learning has had to be conducted remotely to prevent students from contracting COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to determine the innovations implemented by teachers so that learning could continue and to find out how student character can be strengthened through distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative approach was taken, using a case study design. Data were collected through interviews with informants. The results showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning was carried out in online networks by utilizing technology. ZOOM and WhatsApp were the applications most often used in the learning process. It was also found that the character of students can be strengthened through distance learning. For example, some teachers suggested that students pray together with their close family and other relatives. Teachers also encouraged students to help with the house chores of the family. Keywords: pandemic, COVID-19, learning, innovation, technology, character, students

scholarly journals Change Laboratory Workshops as Tools for Improving Learner Leadership in Schools: A Researcher-Interventionist Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Selma Ndeyapo Kandjengo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Leadership Capacity ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Leadership Potential ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Leadership Structure ◽  
Cultural Historical Activity

The purpose of this study was to engage learners and teachers with the aim of developing leadership potential and improving the leadership capacity and capabilities of the learner leaders through mainly Change Laboratory Workshops, which were conducted with the Learner Representative Council (LRC) members, at a public secondary school in the Oshana Region, Namibia. The study was guided by the following main question: How can learner leadership structure be improved in schools? The researchers used a researcher-interventionist approach to implement measures for improving learner leadership, guided by the ideals of the Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT), as a theoretical lens through which the researchers made interventions for improving learner leadership at school. Empirically, the study made use of a qualitative research methodology carried out through a case study design. The population consisted of teachers and learners of the case study school. The data was collected by questionnaires, interviews, document analysis, observation and journaling. The data was analysed thematically, interpreted and discussed inductively.

scholarly journals The Heroes' Journey: A Young Couple's Experience with Choriocarcinoma

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Marlowe ◽  
Jennifer Hodgson ◽  
Angela Lamson
Keyword(s):  
Unique Feature ◽  
Anticipatory Grief ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Emotional Detachment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Finances ◽  
Primary Investigator ◽  
After Cancer

A 20 year retrospective qualitative case study was conducted to investigate the relational impact of choriocarcinoma (a type of gestational cancer) on a couple of child-bearing age. A unique feature to the study was that the primary investigator was the couple's biological son, initiating the first known auto-case study design. Using holistic content analysis, investigators learned that anticipatory grief played a central part in the couple's ultimate detachment and divorce. While the wife began to refocus her emotional energies on her children, in psychological preparation for her possible death, the husband focused on ways to keep the family finances together in preparation for life after cancer. He perceived her emotional detachment from him as abandonment. In spite of taking separate paths, the two perceived one another as heroes. The conceptual and clinical implications for a young couple battling gestational cancer are discussed.

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