scholarly journals Social Media Context Collapse: The Consequential Differences Between Context Collusion Versus Context Collision

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 205630512110416
Author(s):  
Jennifer (M.I) Loh ◽  
Michael James Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Vocational Identity ◽  
First Year ◽  
State University ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Loss Of Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Two Phases

Context collapse blurs the boundaries between public, private, and professional selves and has emerged as an important research focus in relation to vocational identity. However, the conditions under which context collapse occur have been empirically neglected in the literature. Utilizing Davis and Jurgenson’s theoretical framework of context collapse (i.e., context collusion and context collision) and Erving Goffman’s theory of face-work, this study seeks to determine the consequential outcomes associated with the different context collapse conditions in two phases (Quasi-experimental in Phase 1 and open-ended questions in Phase 2). Specifically, a quasi-experimental study with scenarios was used to examine whether intentionality within context collusion and context collision influenced participants’ perception of loss of face and affect. First-year tertiary students ( N = 151) who were also working were randomly selected from a capital state university student population and asked to respond to hypothetical online context collapse scenarios. Multivariate analysis of variance was conducted and the results indicated that context collapse has significant impact on participants’ loss of face and affect (emotion). In addition, a follow-up analysis of variance reveals partial support for the significant impact of context collapse on loss of face and affect.

scholarly journals Improving eye health using a child-to-child approach in Bariadi, Tanzania

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ving F. Chan ◽  
Hasan Minto ◽  
Eden Mashayo ◽  
Kovin S. Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Error ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Health Messages ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Two Phases

Purpose: Vision Champions (VC) are children trained to perform simple eye health screening and share eye health messages among their community. Our objectives were to assess the ability of VC in identifying and referring children and the community with refractive error and obvious ocular disease and to assess the change in knowledge and practice of eye healthseeking behaviour of the community 3 months after the introduction of the Vision Champion Programme.Methods: We purposively sampled 600 households and interviewed 1051 participants in two phases with a close-ended questionnaire. The numbers of children screened, referred by the VC and those who attended the Vision Centre were recorded. The percentage of people who answered the questions correctly were compared between Phase 1 (P1) and Phase 2 (P2).Results: The VC shared their eye health messages with 6311 people, screened 7575 people’s vision and referred 2433 people for further care. The community were more aware that using eye ointment not prescribed by doctors (P1 = 58.96% vs. P2 = 72.75%) can lead to blindness. Participants were more aware that they should not administer eye drops in stock (P1 = 44.18% vs. P2 = 61.37%) or received from a friend or relative (P1 = 53.23% vs. P2 = 72.35%) if their eyes are red and painful.Conclusion: Children have the potential to effectively share eye health messages and conduct simple vision screening for their families and peers. Efforts are needed to sensitise the community to improve the referral or follow-up rate.

scholarly journals PHYSICS ANXIETY OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS AND THEIR SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS: DIFFERENCES ACCORDING TO GENDER AND PHYSICS ACHIEVEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 678-693
Author(s):  
Serap Çalışkan
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
State University ◽  
Univariate Anova ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
The One ◽  
Physics Course

The aim of this research is to determine the predictive level of physics self-efficacy with regard to physics anxiety and the correlations between the physics anxiety and self-efficacy of pre-service teachers, also to examine whether physics anxiety and self-efficacy beliefs differ depending on pre-service teachers' achievement in physics and their gender. The research was conducted with 344 pre-service teachers enrolled at a state university in Turkey. The data obtained were analyzed using means (M), standard deviation (SD), simple regression analysis, the one-way multivariate analysis of variance (one-way MANOVA) and as a follow-up test, the univariate analysis of variance (univariate ANOVA). The outcome of the research indicating the physics anxiety of the pre-service teachers was a significant predictor of their physics self-efficacy, significant differences between physics anxiety and self-efficacy depending upon the level of achievement in the physics course, also showing that in general, female pre-service teachers had significantly higher levels of anxiety compared to males and that with respect to self-efficacy, differences were in favor of male pre-service teachers only in the dimension of problem-solving in physics. Keywords: physics anxiety, physics self-efficacy, pre-service teachers' gender, physics achievement.

scholarly journals Reducing salt in bread: a quasi-experimental feasibility study in a bakery in Lima, Peru

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 976-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Saavedra-Garcia ◽  
Vanessa Sosa-Zevallos ◽  
Francisco Diez-Canseco ◽  
J Jaime Miranda ◽  
Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Salt Reduction ◽  
Taste Test ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Two Phases

AbstractObjectivesTo explore salt content in bread and to evaluate the feasibility of reducing salt contained in ‘pan francés’ bread.DesignThe study had two phases. Phase 1, an exploratory phase, involved the estimation of salt contained in bread as well as a triangle taste test to establish the amount of salt to be reduced in ‘pan francés’ bread without detection by consumers. In Phase 2, a quasi-experimental, pre–post intervention study assessed the effects of the introduction of low-salt bread on bakery sales.SettingA municipal bakery in Miraflores, Lima, Peru.SubjectsSixty-five clients of the bakery in Phase 1 of the study; sales to usual costumers in Phase 2.ResultsOn average, there was 1·25 g of salt per 100 g of bread. Sixty-five consumers were enrolled in the triangle taste test: fifty-four (83·1 %) females, mean age 58·9 (sd 13·7) years. Based on taste, bread samples prepared with salt reductions of 10 % (P=0·82) and 20 % (P=0·37) were not discernible from regular bread. The introduction of bread with 20 % of salt reduction, which contained 1 g of salt per 100 g of bread, did not change sales of ‘pan francés’ (P=0·70) or other types of bread (P=0·36). Results were consistent when using different statistical techniques.ConclusionsThe introduction of bread with a 20 % reduction in salt is feasible without affecting taste or bakery sales. Results suggest that these interventions are easily implementable, with the potential to contribute to larger sodium reduction strategies impacting the population’s cardiovascular health.

A psychosocial assessment and management tool for children and youth in crisis

CJEM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Lee ◽  
Mariana Deevska ◽  
Karly Stillwell ◽  
Tyler Black ◽  
Garth Meckler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Psychosocial Assessment ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Psychiatric Consultation ◽  
Pilot Implementation ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTObjectivesTo evaluate the psychometric properties of HEARTSMAP, an emergency psychosocial assessment and management tool, and its impact on patient care and flow measures.MethodsWe conducted the study in two phases: first validating the tool using extracted information from a retrospective cohort, then evaluating implementation on a prospective cohort of youth presenting with mental health complaints to a tertiary Pediatric Emergency Department (PED). In phase 1, six PED clinicians applied HEARTSMAP to extracted narratives and we calculated inter-rater agreement for referral recommendations using Cohen’s Kappa and the sensitivity and specificity for identifying youth requiring psychiatric consultation and hospitalization. In phase 2, PED clinicians prospectively used HEARTSMAP and we assessed the impact of the tool’s implementation on patient-related outcomes and Emergency department (ED) flow measures.ResultsWe found substantial agreement (κ=0.7) for cases requiring emergent psychiatric consultation and moderate agreement for cases requiring community urgent and non-urgent follow-up (κ=0.4 each). The sensitivity was 76% (95%CI: 63%, 90%) and specificity was 65% (95%CI: 55%, 71%) using retrospective cases. During pilot implementation, 62 patients received HEARTSMAP assessments: 46 (74%) of HEARTSMAP assessments triggered a recommendation for ED psychiatry assessment, 39 (63%) were evaluated by psychiatry and 13 (21%) were admitted. At follow-up, all patients with HEARTSMAP’s triggered recommendations had accessed community resources. For those hospitalized for further psychiatric care at their index or return visit within 30 days, 100% were initially identified by HEARTSMAP at the index visit as requiring ED psychiatric consultation.ConclusionsHEARTSMAP has strong reliability, and when applied prospectively is a safe and effective management tool.

scholarly journals The Effect of Divorce Counseling based on Gottman's Approach on the Self-Efficacy in Divorce Management of Couples Applying for Divorce

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Zareei Mahmoodabadi ◽  
Fatemeh Zarei
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Repeated Measurement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Right

Background: Today, couples applying for divorce need more self-efficacy in their divorce management. Self-efficacy in divorce management helps divorcing couples make the right decision to continue their married life or leave. The present study aimed to determine the effect of divorce counseling based on Gottman's approach on self-efficacy in divorce management within couples who applied for divorce in Yazd. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was based on pre-test, post-test, and follow-up method in which the case-control group design was applied. The study population included all couples who applied for divorce in Yazd in 2017. We selected 32 participants using purposive sampling, who were then divided into experimental and control groups. In order to collect the study data, we used Zareei's self-efficacy questionnaire in divorce management. To analyze the data, we run multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), two-way analysis of variance, and repeated measurement tests. Results: The results of MANOVA analysis indicated that the experimental group used self-efficacy more frequently than the control group in divorce management and its subscales. Moreover, analysis of two-way variance showed that gender did not have a significant correlation with the training results. In other words, the effect of education was the same for both genders. Moreover, the results of repeated measurement analysis indicated significant differences between the levels (pre test with post test and follow up). Conclusion: Gottman-based divorce counseling affected self-efficacy in divorce management of couples applying for divorce in Yazd. The effectiveness of this training was the same for both males and females. As a result, for those couples who want to divorce, such training seems to be extremely necessary.   Keywords: Divorce Counseling, Tendency to Divorce, Divorce Management, Gottman, Self-Efficacy

scholarly journals Digital mental health literacy -program for the first-year medical students’ wellbeing: a one group quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjo Kurki ◽  
Gilbert Sonja ◽  
Mishina Kaisa ◽  
Lempinen Lotta ◽  
Luntamo Terhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
First Year ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Medical students are prone to mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, and their psychological burden is mainly related to their highly demanding studies. Interventions are needed to improve medical students’ mental health literacy (MHL) and wellbeing. This study assessed the digital Transitions, a MHL program for medical students that covered blended life skills and mindfulness activities. Methodology This was a one group, quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study. The study population was 374 first-year students who started attending the medical faculty at the University of Turku, Finland, in 2018-2019. Transitions was provided as an elective course and 220 students chose to attend and 182 agreed to participate in our research. Transitions included two 60-minute lectures, four weeks apart, with online self-learning material in between. The content focused on life and academic skills, stress management, positive mental health, mental health problems and disorders. It included mindfulness audiotapes. Mental health knowledge, stigma and help-seeking questionnaires were used to measure MHL. The Perceived Stress Scale and General Health Questionnaire measured the students’ stress and health, respectively. A single group design, with repeated measurements of analysis of variance, was used to analyze the differences in the mean outcome scores for the 158 students who completed all three stages: the pre-test (before the first lecture), the post-test (after the second lecture) and the two-month follow-up evaluation. Results The students’ mean scores for mental health knowledge improved (-1.6, 95% Cl -1.9 to -1.3, P<.001) and their emotional symptoms were alleviated immediately after the program (0.5, 95% Cl 0.0 to 1.1, P=.040). The changes were maintained at the two-month follow up (-1.7, 95% Cl -2.0 to -1.4, P<.001 and 1.0, 95% Cl 0.2 to 1.8, P=.019, respectively). The students’ stress levels reduced (P=.022) and their attitudes towards help-seeking improved after the program (P<.001), but these changes were not maintained at the two-month follow up. The stigma of mental illness did not change during the study (P=.13). Conclusions The digital Transitions program was easily integrated into the university curriculum and it improved the students’ mental health literacy and wellbeing. The program may respond to the increasing global need for universal digital services, especially during the lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trial registration The trial was registered at the ISRCTN registry (26 May 2021), registration number 10.1186/ISRCTN10565335).

scholarly journals Outcomes associated with scale-up of the Stepping On falls prevention program: A case study in redesigning for dissemination

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane E. Mahoney ◽  
Ron Gangnon ◽  
Lindy Clemson ◽  
LaVerne Jaros ◽  
Sandy Cech ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Complex Behavior ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Baseline Phase ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
Two Phases

AbstractIntroduction:Translating complex behavior change interventions into practice can be accompanied by a loss of fidelity and effectiveness. We present the evaluation of two sequential phases of implementation of a complex evidence-based community workshop to reduce falls, using the Replicating Effective Programs Framework. Between the two phases, workshop training and delivery were revised to improve fidelity with key elements.Methods:Stepping On program participants completed a questionnaire at baseline (phase 1: n = 361; phase 2: n = 2219) and 6 months post-workshop (phase 1: n = 232; phase 2: n = 1281). Phase 2 participants had an additional follow-up at 12 months (n = 883). Outcomes were the number of falls in the prior 6 months and the Falls Behavioral Scale (FaB) score.Results:Workshop participation in phase 1 was associated with a 6% reduction in falls (RR = 0.94, 95% CI 0.74–1.20) and a 0.14 improvement in FaB score (95% CI, 0.11– 0.18) at 6 months. Workshop participation in phase 2 was associated with a 38% reduction in falls (RR = 0.62, 95% CI 0.57–0.68) and a 0.16 improvement in FaB score (95% CI 0.14–0.18) at 6 months, and a 28% reduction in falls (RR = 0.72, 95% CI 0.65–0.80) and a 0.19 score improvement in FaB score (95% CI 0.17–0.21) at 12-month follow-up.Conclusions:Effectiveness can be maintained with widespread dissemination of a complex behavior change intervention if attention is paid to fidelity of key elements. An essential role for implementation science is to ensure effectiveness as programs transition from research to practice.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Follow-up of Children with Breakfast Consumption on Their IQ (P18-028-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Tien ◽  
Phoebe Um ◽  
Lezhou Wu ◽  
Jessica Wang ◽  
Jennifer Pinto-Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Verbal Iq ◽  
Breakfast Consumption ◽  
Environmental Health Sciences ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Repeated Analysis ◽  
Two Phases

Abstract Objectives Research has shown that regular breakfast consumption is associated with better cognitive functioning in children. However, most studies are cross-sectional, and measure either breakfast consumption or cognitive function at a single time point. In this 6-year longitudinal follow-up, we analyzed two phases of data collection to assess the effects of regular breakfast consumption at ages 6 and 12 on IQ and academic achievement. Methods This longitudinal study is part of the China Jintan Cohort Study. While 1269 children participated in the study at age 6 and 835 children at age 12, 511 children had complete data in both phases of the study. Breakfast habits were assessed through parental questionnaires at age 6, and self-administered questionnaires at age 12. IQ tests at both ages 6 and 12 were conducted with the Chinese version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. Multivariate mixed models were utilized to conduct repeated data analysis. Results During the 6-year follow-up, 484 (94.7%) of 511 participants reported having breakfast ≥ 4 days per week (“always or often”), while only 27 (5.3%) children had breakfast ≤ 3 days per week (“sometimes or less”). After controlling for up to nine covariates, the longitudinal repeated analysis using multivariate mixed model showed that compared to less regular breakfast intake, regular breakfast consumption is associated with 5.537 points increased verbal and 4.349 points increased full IQ score (all P < 0.05). Further analysis utilizing the multivariate generalized linear model showed that children who regularly ate breakfast in either phase 1 or phase 2 were more likely to have higher verbal IQ scores (all P < 0.05) in contrast to their counterparts who did not regularly consume breakfast in either phase. Effects of all selected covariates were adjusted in this multivariate model. Conclusions In this 6-year longitudinal follow-up of children who consistently eat breakfast at ages 6 and 12, we show that regular breakfast habits are associated with increasing IQ, particularly verbal IQ. Performance IQ was not significant. Further analysis is necessary to assess whether these effects translate into school performance and scholarly achievement. Funding Sources National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health (R01-ES-018858 K02-ES-019878 and K01-ES015877).

Does the Global Postural Re-Education Affect the Psychological and Postural Aspects of Alzheimer Disease Patients? A Six Months Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasemin Todri ◽  
Orges Lena ◽  
Ardita Todri ◽  
Juan M. Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer Disease ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
State Examination

Objective: To study the implementation of Global Postural Re-education as a rehabilitative alternative in residence facilities for seniors with Alzheimer, and to verify its effect on psychological and cognitive symptoms. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed using month-follow-up assessments at 1,3, and 6 months respectively. Ninety elderly people participated in the composition of the study sample: 69 women and 21 men aged from 67 to 89 years (80.2 ±5.5), grouped in two phases: mild and moderate, according to Alzheimer severity. Patients in both groups received the same treatment twice a week for consecutively 24 weeks. Three follow-up medium-long term assessments were performed at intervals of 1, 3, and 6 months. Outcome measures included Mini-Mental State Examination, Geriatric Depression Scale, Quality of Life in Alzheimer Disease, Barthel Index, and Tinetti Scale. Results: The severity of groups therapy interaction showed significant changes in four outcome measures as cognition [F(1,88)=60.26; p=.000; partial η2= 0.406], depression [F(1,88)=8.24; p=.005; partial η2= 0.086], life quality [F(1,88)= 10.45; p=.002; partial η2= 0.106] and equilibrium [F(1,88)= 6.96; p=.010; partial η2= 0.073]. No changes were found for autonomy [F(1,88)= 1.10; p=.297; partial η2= 0.012]. These changes between the two groups were observed at the sixth month follow-up assessment. Conclusion : Global postural reeducation could be useful as a complementary rehabilitation treatment in Alzheimer patients.

The First Year Experience of Ankara Child Follow up Center

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadime Yuksel ◽  
Safa Celik ◽  
Filiz Daskafa ◽  
Nilufer Keser ◽  
Elif Odabas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Year Experience ◽  
First Year
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