The challenge of building a favourable reputation for social businesses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Avidar
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Hybrid Identity ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Organisational Identity ◽  
Complex Process

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to better understand the challenge of building and managing a favourable organisational reputation for social businesses in light of the complex relations between organisational identity, paradoxical tensions and organisational reputation.Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper combines deductive and inductive approaches. Deductively, the categorisation of Smith and Lewis (2011) was used to identify various types of paradoxical tensions in social businesses. An inductive bottom-up research strategy was also applied, collecting data from a 90-minute ‘open fishbowl’ with six managers and advisers of Israeli social businesses (and approximately 40 undergraduate and graduate students serving as ‘observers’), and 8 interviews with managers and communication professionals of social businesses.Findings: Managers of social businesses that are hybrid-identity organisations face a challenge when trying to build a consistent hybrid identity, thus managing reputation and paradoxical tensions using holistic and dynamic ‘both-and’ or ‘more-than’ approaches.Limitations: The small sample used in this study (an open fishbowl method consisting of only six participants, in addition to 8 interviews) doesn’t enable generalisability, and therefore should be seen as a benchmark for future studies that are larger and include additional methods. In addition, this study might well be culturally biased, because it takes place in only one country.Implications and Contribution: Referring to the theoretical model of Huang-Horowitz (2015) that stresses the importance of achieving consistency in identity in order for an organisation to succeed and have a favourable reputation, the findings reveal that social businesses experience a more complex process of identity formation when trying to build a consistent hybrid identity, using various holistic and dynamic approaches. From a practical perspective managers of hybrid-identity organisations might find it useful to explore how various holistic and dynamic approaches might help them to overcome internal and external paradoxical tensions and manage organisational reputation.

On Beginning to Become Dietitians

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Debbie MacLellan ◽  
Jacqui Gingras ◽  
Daphne Lordly ◽  
Jennifer Brady
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Professional Socialization ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Formation Processes ◽  
Socialization Process ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
The Future

This paper explores beginning dietetic practitioners’ perspectives on the process of becoming dietetics professionals through the use of vignettes to illuminate the complex process of professional socialization.  Embedded in these vignettes are three themes related to the socialization process that occurs in the early years of dietetic practice: congruence, resilience, and relationships.  Our findings indicate that new dietitians struggle to develop their dietitian identity.  They feel unprepared for the relational and practice realities of the workplace and find the transition from dietetic intern to dietitian challenging.  They seek many ways to cope including seeking support from others and planning for the future but some consider leaving the profession.  It is important to understand the professional socialization and identity formation processes that occur during the early years of practice to ensure that dietitians feel prepared and supported as they begin their careers.

scholarly journals Identity (Re)Construction of Female Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7022
Author(s):  
Danielle Treiber ◽  
Lize A. E. Booysen
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Developmental Milestone ◽  
Practical Implications

Identity formation is a developmental milestone for adolescents, and their identities are constructed and re-constructed through their interactions with others and contextual factors in their environment. When considering adolescents with substance use disorders (SUD), often this developmental milestone is misappropriated, misunderstood, and misrepresented. The purpose of this article was to explore how adolescents with substance use disorders form identity and construct a sense of self. Firstly, we explored the identity formation and reconstruction of 20 female adolescents with SUDs based on an in-depth grounded theory methodology (GTM) which included a situational analysis (SA). Secondly, we offered a theoretical model to explain identity construction and reconstruction of adolescents with SUDs that emerged from this research. We conclude this article with practical implications for treatment, and care of adolescents with SUDs.

Integrated Theoretical Model of Smoking-Consumer Emotions and Research Outlook

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-263
Author(s):  
Jiayi Du ◽  
Xinkang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Consumer Emotions ◽  
The Future ◽  
Consumer Emotion ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: Research on smoking-consumer emotions attracts increasing attention. Based on the literature review and analysis, this paper recognizes different definitions, categorizations, measurements of consumer emotions. Then the paper identifies the antecedent variables, moderating variables and outcome variables of consumer emotion and relevant emotion theories to explain the relationship and proposes an integrated theoretical model of consumer emotions. Finally, this paper talks about the future studies of consumer emotions on four aspects. This paper offers insights on the research of smoking-consumer emotions, theoretically and practically.

Variables affecting Corporate Governance in the Profitability of Banks in Pakistan

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Aisha Akram ◽  
Muhammad Omair ◽  
Huzaifa Ameen ◽  
Zohaib Khan Babar ◽  
Jawwad Hassan Jaskani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Major Element ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Profit Maximization ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Business System ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Executive Body

Purpose: Understanding the issue of Corporate Governance requires to think beyond the Profit maximization for the firm. Corporate governance is the effective control of the issue regarding top management. Corporate governance is the major element of the present international business system. This research therefore investigates the connection between corporate governance and financial institutions profitability in Pakistan. Methodology: For this purpose a questionnaire is being adapted and responses are gathered from the executive body in banks of all the three divisions of Southern Punjab. Findings: The research found that good corporate governance is necessary for the profitability in banks. Limitation: The limitation of the study is that we had a small sample size due to the time constraint but it provides a research framework for future studies. 

scholarly journals Motivational Determinants of Sexting

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-482
Author(s):  
Kristina Sesar ◽  
Arta Dodaj ◽  
Nataša Šimić
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Contextual Characteristics

Sexting, defined as the exchange of sexually explicit contents among adolescents and young adults using electronic media, has become a popular topic of interest in the wider public. This paper proposed a theoretical model to explain motivational determinants of sexting behaviour. We reviewed sexting literature to show how multiple empirical confirmed motivational factors can be modelled within our framework. By analysing empirical research, we posited a set of individual characteristics and contextual characteristics that explain sexting behaviour. We offered a systematic review of motivational determinants relevant to capture sexting behaviour and guidelines for future research in this area. We intended by this theory to organize prior research into a more theoretically satisfying approach to study sexting and to encourage researchers to expand the model and use it in future studies.

scholarly journals "We look similar and have the same geographical origin": translocal encounters of second-generation Eritreans with a new generation of refugees from Eritrea

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-340
Author(s):  
Samuel Graf ◽  
Susan Thieme
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Hybrid Identity ◽  
Social Field ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Generation

Abstract. This article addresses the encounters of second-generation Eritreans with a new generation of refugees from Eritrea in Switzerland and identifies two main types of encounter: direct personal encounters and indirect in the public discourse. It suggests that the recently arrived Eritrean refugees present a new actor within the translocal social field with whom the second-generation Eritreans have to renegotiate their relation. We argue that these encounters frame the second-generation Eritreans' positionality within the translocal social field and influence their identity and their affiliation towards Eritrea and Eritreans. We find that encounters between second-generation Eritreans and new Eritrean arrivals are crucial moments through which second-generation Eritreans form their hybrid identity. Thus, the paper contributes to the debate on identity formation of the second generation by adopting a translocal perspective and provides insights into the diversity in the Eritrean diaspora in Switzerland.

scholarly journals App-based strength and balance self-test in older adults: an exploratory study from a user perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Arkkukangas
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
User Perspective ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Self Test

Abstract Objectives Falls are a common problem, especially in the older population. The number of older adults aged over 65 years is increasing globally, leading to a major challenge in providing effective fall prevention interventions to older adults requiring such interventions. This study aimed to explore the usability of an app-based strength and balance self-tests in a small sample of four older adults. This study is a side product of another project. Results The results from this study indicated that self-test of strength and balance by using a smartphone application is a challenge for older adults. Basic test measures, such as start and stop and counts of sit-to-stand, were difficult to self-administer. However, from a user perspective, the possibility of independently performing these measures was considered important and needed to be further developed and evaluated in future studies.

scholarly journals IDENTITY OF KĀRLIS RŪDOLFS KREICBERGS IN HIS LIFE

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 512
Author(s):  
Arturs Medveckis
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Religious Identity ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Family Identity ◽  
Personality Research ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Basic Features

The aim of the paper is to analyse the identity of Latvian pedagogue and conductor Kārlis Rūdolfs Kreicbergs (1921-2014), by using the author's elaborated theoretical model of identity research (2016), and the integrated author's approbated personality research model (2013). The personality research model, which, in its micro context, includes basic features of his personality - emotions, talent, behaviour and convictions, as well as adaptation characteristics - interests, motivations, values, attitudes, is supplemented with components determining the identity of the pedagogue: in mezzo context in the social environment, where the identity of the pedagogue, as well as family, identity in his everyday life, student's and religious identity is formed, but in micro context, - professional, national, local, political and cultural identity of the personality, thus creating a research model of the multidimensional identity of the teacher and factors influencing development thereof. After the approbated model with the help of qualitative research methods the obtained data are related to theoretical opinions about the identity formation of the pedagogue,  thus approving the innovative character of the proposed theoretical model.

scholarly journals Dream Activity in Narcoleptic Patients During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serena Scarpelli ◽  
Valentina Alfonsi ◽  
Anita D'Anselmo ◽  
Maurizio Gorgoni ◽  
Alessandro Musetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Dream Recall ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Medication Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Some studies highlighted that patients with narcolepsy type-1 (NT1) experience high lucid dream frequency, and this phenomenon has been associated with a creative personality. Starting from the well-known “pandemic effect” on sleep and dreaming, we presented a picture of dream activity in pharmacologically treated NT1 patients during the Italian lockdown. Forty-three NT1 patients completed a web-survey during Spring 2021 and were compared with 86 matched-controls. Statistical comparisons revealed that: (a) NT1 patients showed greater sleepiness than controls; (b) controls showed higher sleep disturbances than NT1 patients, and this result disappeared when the medication effect in NT1 was controlled; (c) NT1 patients reported higher lucid dream frequency than controls. Focusing on dreaming in NT1 patients, we found that (a) nightmare frequency was correlated with female gender, longer sleep duration, higher intrasleep wakefulness; (b) dream recall, nightmare and lucid dream frequency were positively correlated with sleepiness. Comparisons between low and high NT1 lucid dreamers showed that patients more frequently experiencing lucid dreams reported a greater influence of dreaming during wakefulness, especially concerning problem-solving and creativity. Overall, our results are consistent with previous studies on pandemic dreaming carried out on healthy subjects. Moreover, we confirmed a link between lucidity and creativity in NT1 patients. Considering the small sample size and the cross-sectional design, our findings cannot provide a causal relationship between lucid dreams and the COVID-19 lockdown. Nevertheless, they represent a first contribution to address future studies on this issue, suggesting that some stable characteristics could interact with changes provoked by the pandemic.

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