scholarly journals Feeling Good and Functioning Well in Mathematics Education: Exploring Students’ Conceptions of Mathematical Well-Being and Values

2020 ◽  
pp. 209653112092808
Author(s):  
Julia L. Hill ◽  
Margaret L. Kern ◽  
Wee Tiong Seah ◽  
Jan van Driel
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Mathematics Classrooms ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Student Values ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Purpose: The high incidence of mathematics anxiety and disengagement in mathematics points to poor student well-being in many mathematics classrooms. Poor well-being may arise in part from poor alignment between student values and classroom experiences. Yet, what student well-being is and how to support it within specific subjects is poorly understood, and intersection between students’ values and well-being in mathematics education is unclear. This article proposes a seven-dimensional framework of student well-being in mathematics education and examines alignment between well-being and values. Design/Approach/Methods: One hundred nineteen eighth-grade Australian students responded to three open-ended questions investigating their conceptions of mathematical well-being (MWB) and what they valued most when learning or doing mathematics. Responses were analyzed using a combined deductive/inductive thematic analysis. Findings: Findings supported the MWB framework and confirmed an alignment between students’ values and well-being in mathematics education. Originality/Value: Our study provides a framework for conceptualizing student well-being in mathematics education, points to areas to target to improve student well-being, and highlights congruences and discordances between well-being and values.

“We will make you feel safe”: Female medical staff's experiences of meeting with raped women in Sweden

2021 ◽  
pp. 095935352110499
Author(s):  
Lisa Rudolfsson ◽  
Elisabeth Punzi
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structural Barriers ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

The focus of this study was on female emergency medical personnel's experiences of treating women who have been raped and on their own experiences of being women themselves working in this situation. We interviewed 12 female medical personnel in four focus groups of two to five participants each. The material was analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Participants’ experiences were structured under two main themes: Prerequisites for care and Effects on oneself. As women, the participants emphasized their understanding of other women and stressed the importance of offering flexible care and taking time with each patient. They described how their work affected them personally, making them increasingly aware of men's violence against women and their need for support from their colleagues. They also discussed structural barriers to both patient care and self-care. If unaddressed, such shortcomings risk negatively affecting raped women seeking medical care and may also be detrimental to the health and well-being of the professional offering care.

scholarly journals Psychiatrists’ Experience of Vocational Rehabilitation for Patients with Mental Illness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsa Wallentin ◽  
Emelie Kinberg ◽  
Jennifer Strand ◽  
Peter Sand
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Well Being ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Further Training ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
External Actors ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

AbstractThe aim of this study was to explore psychiatrists’ experience of vocational rehabilitation for patients with mental illness. The study employed a qualitative design to explore psychiatrists’ experience of vocational rehabilitation. Ten psychiatrists, five women and five men, 33–62 years of age (median 40), were interviewed. All of them worked with patients at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The interviews were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. All participants considered vocational rehabilitation to be of great importance for patients’ well-being and health. The results were characterized by two opposite experiences: frustration and agency, these were the two main themes in the analysis. All narratives embraced both experiences, but some reflected more frustration and others more agency. In order for the psychiatrist to master the assignment, there is a need for further training and supervision. The psychiatrist’s role, as well as other professional roles within the team, requires clarification, and the support from rehabilitation coordinators and occupational therapists should be enhanced. There is a need for improved cooperation with external actors.

scholarly journals Challenges Experienced by Women High-Performance Coaches: Sustainability in the Profession

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-208
Author(s):  
Göran Kenttä ◽  
Marte Bentzen ◽  
Kristen Dieffenbach ◽  
Peter Olusoga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Male Dominated ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis ◽  
Elite Sports

High-performance (HP) coaching is a demanding profession. The proportion of woman HP coaches is reported to be in the range of 8.4–20%. Mental health concerns in elite sports have recently gained attention, but mainly focusing on athletes. Beyond coach burnout, limited attention has been given to coaches’ mental health. A recent coach burnout review included only one paper that focused exclusively on women. It has been argued that women HP coaches face greater challenges in a male-dominated coaching culture. The purpose of this study was to explore challenges experienced by women HP coaches and their perceived associations with sustainability and mental health. Thirty-seven female HP coaches participated by answering a semistructured, open-ended questionnaire. All responses were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, which resulted in two general dimensions: challenges of working as women HP coaches and sustainability and well-being as women HP coaches. Overall, results indicate that challenges reported might be common not only for all HP coaches, but also highlight gender-specific elements. Consequently, coach retention and sustainability would benefit from more attention on well-being and mental health among HP coaches.

scholarly journals Long-term psychosocial impact of venous thromboembolism: a qualitative study in the community

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e024805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Hunter ◽  
Simon Noble ◽  
Sarah Lewis ◽  
Paul Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
First Time ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectivesVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious, potentially traumatic, life-threatening condition and a major cause of mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to obtain detailed understandings of the impact of VTE and examine individual’s experiences over the first year since a first-time VTE.DesignA longitudinal qualitative interview study using inductive thematic analysis. This study presents follow-up data for 11 participants, first interviewed 6 months following a first-time VTE.SettingOutpatients recruited from a community haematology clinic in a UK District General Hospital.ParticipantsEleven participants (seven females and four males) recruited from a community haematology clinic. Participants had experienced a first-time VTE and participated in qualitative interviews 3 months previously.InterventionAudio-recorded semistructured interviews with a sample of 11 participants who experienced a first-time deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within the previous year. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsFour overarching themes were identified: life changing and forever changed, the trauma of care, ‘thrombo-neuroses’ and through adversity comes growth. Theme content varied according to age and developmental stage, presence of VTE symptoms and the experience of diagnosis.ConclusionsThe data demonstrate the psychosocial impact of VTE and its diagnosis as physically and psychologically challenging, and individuals reported being forever changed by the experience. Participants’ reported continued high levels of trauma and anxiety symptoms, triggered by physical (eg, symptoms) and psychological (eg, health anxiety, negative emotions) reminders of VTE. Wider primary care service issues including misdiagnosis maintained negative emotions and health anxiety with implications for relationships with professionals. Targeted clinical interventions to better identify and support individuals at risk of distress and enhance psychological well-being and reduce distress are discussed.

Towards Flipped Learning in Upper Secondary Mathematics Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Robert Weinhandl ◽  
Zsolt Lavicza ◽  
Stefanie Schallert
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Educational Innovations ◽  
Design Based Research ◽  
Secondary Mathematics Education ◽  
Upper Secondary Education ◽  
Mathematics Classrooms ◽  
Upper Secondary

Challenges for students in the 21st century, such as acquiring technology, problem-solving and cooperation skills, also necessitates changes in mathematics education to be able to respond to changing educational needs. One way to respond to these challenges is utilising recent educational innovations in schools, for instance, among others are flipped learning (FL) approaches. In this paper, we outline our explorative educational experiment that aims to investigate key elements of mathematics learning in FL approaches in upper secondary education. We describe the methodologies and findings of our qualitative study based on design-based research to discover key elements of FL approaches in upper secondary education. Analysing the data collected over ten months suggested categories (a) confidence when learning; (b) learning by working; and (c) flexibility when learning could be essential to understand FL approaches practices in mathematics classrooms.

scholarly journals Integrating sport and exercise medicine clinics into the National Health Service: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000888
Author(s):  
Dane Vishnubala ◽  
Katherine Rose Marino ◽  
Margaret Kathryn Pratten ◽  
Andy Pringle ◽  
Steffan Arthur Griffin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
National Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Heavy Exercise ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Exercise Medicine ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectivesTo explore the services National Health Service (NHS)-based sport and exercise medicine (SEM) clinics can offer, and the barriers to creating and integrating SEM services into the NHS.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were undertaken to collect data from identified ‘stakeholders’. Stakeholders were identified as individuals who had experience and knowledge of the speciality of SEM and the NHS. An inductive thematic analysis approach was taken to analyse the data.ResultsN=15 stakeholder interviews. The management of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries (both acute and chronic) and concussion were highlighted as the two key services that SEM clinics can offer that would most benefit the NHS. MSK ultrasound was also mentioned by all stakeholders as a critical service that SEM clinics should provide. While exercise medicine is an integral part of SEM, SEM clinics should perhaps not have a heavy exercise medicine focus. The key barriers to setting up SEM clinics were stated to be convincing NHS management, conflict with other specialities and a lack of awareness of the speciality.ConclusionThe management of acute MSK injuries and concussion should be the cornerstone of SEM services, ideally with the ability to provide MSK ultrasound. Education of others on the speciality of SEM, confirming consistent ‘unique selling points’ of SEM clinics and promoting how SEM can add value to the NHS is vital. If the successful integration of SEM into the NHS is not widely achieved, we risk the NHS not receiving all the benefits that SEM can provide to the healthcare system.

scholarly journals Experiences of recovery from colorectal cancer surgery after hospital discharge among the oldest old: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 205715852199445
Author(s):  
Kristina Sundt Eriksen ◽  
Sissel Iren Eikeland Husebø ◽  
Hartwig Kørner ◽  
Kirsten Lode
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Surgery ◽  
Discharge From Hospital ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Colorectal cancer affects a large number of people aged ≥80 years. Little is known about how they manage after discharge from hospital. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals aged ≥80 years recovering from surgery for colorectal cancer, and the challenges they may encounter after discharge from hospital. Data were collected between January and March 2016 through in-depth interviews with ten participants approximately one month after surgery. Inductive thematic analysis was employed to analyse the data. The COREQ checklist was used in reporting this study. Two themes were identified: Managing the recovery from CRC surgery, and Insufficient follow-up from the healthcare services after CRC surgery. The findings indicate that older people treated for colorectal cancer manage surprisingly well after discharge despite challenges in their recovery; however, there are seemingly areas of improvement in their follow-up healthcare.

scholarly journals Telehealth sounds a bit challenging, but it has potential: participant and physiotherapist experiences of gym-based exercise intervention for Achilles tendinopathy monitored via telehealth

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Hasani ◽  
P. Malliaras ◽  
T. Haines ◽  
S. E. Munteanu ◽  
J. White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Interpretive Description ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Potential Participant ◽  
Delivery Of Care ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Abstract Background Although telehealth is becoming more popular for delivery of care for individuals with musculoskeletal pain, to our knowledge telehealth has not been used to manage Achilles tendinopathy. This research aimed to explore the experience of participants and physiotherapists with gym-based exercise interventions for Achilles tendinopathy monitored via videoconference. Methods A qualitative, interpretive description design was performed using semi-structured interviews (8 participants) and a focus group (7 physiotherapists). Participants and physiotherapists were interviewed about their experiences of the use of telehealth during a gym-based exercise intervention incorporating different calf load parameters for Achilles tendinopathy. We employed an inductive thematic analysis approach to analyse the data. Results Three themes identified from both participants and physiotherapists included i) acceptability of telehealth; ii) enablers to adherence with telehealth; and iii) barriers to adherence with telehealth. Two extra themes arose from participants regarding adherence with gym-based exercise, including enablers to adherence with the exercise intervention, and barriers to adherence with the exercise intervention. Both participants and physiotherapists expressed overall satisfaction and acceptability of telehealth monitoring of gym-based exercise. Conclusion Gym-based exercise intervention for Achilles tendinopathy involving weekly telehealth monitoring was acceptable to both participants and physiotherapists. Potential enablers and barriers were identified that may improve adherence to this type of intervention.

scholarly journals Augmenting Function with Value: An Exploration of Reasons to Engage and Disengage from Music Listening

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 205920432110225
Author(s):  
Amanda E Krause ◽  
Solange Glasser ◽  
Margaret Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Uses And Gratifications ◽  
Affective Responses ◽  
Cognitive Factors ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Investigations of music in everyday life are dominated by a functional perspective, drawn from work using the theory of Uses and Gratifications. In so doing, we may have neglected to fully appreciate the value people place on music listening. Therefore, the present study considered if, and why, people value music listening and probed instances when they may not want to listen to music in everyday life. A sample of 319 university students residing in Australia (76.50% female, M age = 20.64) completed an online questionnaire, on which they were asked to provide short responses to open-ended questions directly addressing two research questions. Inductive thematic analysis yielded 13 themes synthesizing how participants valued listening to music, such as appreciation, emotion, time and engagement, cognitive factors, and mood regulation. Reasons for not listening to music were summarized by eight themes dominated by interference with activities that required focus or concentration, followed by environmental context, affective responses, music engagement and inversely, a preference for silence or other auditory stimuli. Fifteen percent of participants stated there was never a time they did not want to listen to music. The findings provide a novel perspective on the value of music listening beyond that considered by uses and gratifications with regard to the function of listening to music in everyday life.

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