scholarly journals Stagnation in Identity-based Community: The Experience of Buton Youth Community

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-327
Author(s):  
Dondick Wicaksono Wiroto
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Regional Origin ◽  
Community Data ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Youth Community

Youth college student communites in Gorontalo are interesting to study because almost all of these communities are formed by the reason of ethnic and regional origin. This study uses a youth community, namely HIPPMIB (Himpunan Pemuda Pelajar Mahasiswa Indonesia Buton /Youth Association of Indonesian Students Buton) as the subject under study. At this time, HIPPMIB in Gorontalo is experiencing stagnation, as fewer members attending community events. There are several factors that cause the community to stagnate, such as the community does not function well and the alienation of the members from the community. Data collected through focus group discussions (FGD) illuminate that the youth community Buton in Gorontalo city needs to increase its understanding of the community, reflect its experience and reorganized the community so that cohesion remains intact and symptoms of alienation can be addressed.

More than Just Good Grades

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather J. Carmack ◽  
Gloria J. Galanes
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Dialectical Tensions ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Student Role ◽  
Structure And Agency ◽  
Student Identities

Student success in college is undoubtedly contingent on students effectively enacting their college student role, making it important for faculty to understand how students construct this role. This study explored the dialectical tensions that students grapple with as they construct and enact the roles of good and bad students. Three tensions emerged from students’ focus group discussions of construction and enactment of their student identities: (a) structure and agency, (b) individuation and solidarity, and (c) good-bad student and good-bad person. These tensions move beyond identifying successful good student strategies and focus on the contradictions negotiated by students as they (re)produce and share behaviors associated with good and bad student identities.

scholarly journals ‘Ngena ku Smart’

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-44
Author(s):  
Ronard Mutusva ◽  
◽  
Sindile Dlodlo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Orange Farm ◽  
Hiv Aids

This study brings out circumcision dilemmas and conflicts among the Xhosa people of Lortondale area in the Matabeleland North province of Zimbabwe. The problem befell this community immediately after 2009 when Zimbabwe adopted results from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa in Orange farm that circumcision can curb HIV transmission by 60% from female to male and thus attention was given to medical circumcision, which is known as ‘smart’. Family disunity and disintegration are some of the results of conflicts, within some families whose members shunned the traditional practice. Interviews and focus group discussions were employed in gathering primary data for this study. They allowed access to first-hand information from the Xhosa people themselves. On the same note, one of the researchers has worked closely with this community for a year in other HIV/AIDS programs. This counteracted the element of secrecy associated with the subject of circumcision among the Xhosa people which a number of scholars and news reporters fail to tackle and finally produce general results. Finally, a synergy is proposed as a way that restores peace and order in the society under study.

scholarly journals Weaning Practices and Perceptions of Mothers Residing in Urban Slums of Lahore, Pakistan: A Focus Group Design

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafya Salim ◽  
Samia Kalsoom ◽  
Ayesha Humayun
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Weaning Foods ◽  
Weaning Age ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
The Government ◽  
Almost All

<p><strong>Objectives:  </strong>Current study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices about weaning among mothers of children from 6 months to 2 years of age.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong><strong>  </strong>An exploratory qualitative research using methodology of focus group discussions (FGD) was conducted on mothers of 6 months to 2 years of age children in urban slums of Lahore. Perceptions and practices of mothers regarding weaning foods were explored through 3 FGDs (n = 30) conducted in the Government dispensaries in 3 conveniently selected slum areas of Lahore. FGDs were audiotaped and noted followed by transcription, coding and thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong><strong>  </strong>Themes from FGD showed that mothers’ perceptions were poor about the initiation time of weaning, types, quality, frequency and amount of weaning foods. Practice of initiation of weaning varied from 3rd month to 12th months. Despite of the economic concerns almost all mothers preferred instantly prepared foods available in the market. Commonly used weaning foods included processed, dried, packed, instant snacks, breads, cereals, chips and noodles available in market. All mothers were not interested in preparing weaning foods at home. Most of the mothers experienced diarrhea in their infants quite frequently.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong>  Perceptions and practices of weaning in mothers are both poor and inadequate regarding time of initiation of weaning, age-appropriate quantity, quality and frequency of weaning. Measures should be taken to improve their perceptions and practices because improper weaning determines nutritional status of child in future years of development.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Pengembangan Materi Pendidikan Agama Islam Berbasis Rumah

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-267
Author(s):  
Suhardin Suhardin ◽  
Hayadin Hayadin ◽  
Sugiarti Sugiarti ◽  
Ani Marlina
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Home Based ◽  
The World ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
The Subject ◽  
At Home

Abstract This article aims to discuss the development of Islamic religious education materials available for parents at home. The significance of home-based materials was motivated by the paralysis of the school's function in serving the learning process, including children's religious education, when the COVID-19 outbreak hit the world. This article comes from research and development involving education stakeholders, especially teachers, supervisors, and parents. The activities in focus group discussions were carried out in three places, namely in Bandung, Serpong, and Surabaya. Awareness of the importance of minimal material for parents at home to teach and educate their children about Islam is one of the reasons why this research was conducted. The main question is, what is the minimum content of Islamic religious education that parents should teach at home. After going through a series of discussions at three workshop locations, it was concluded that the material for Islamic religious education at home should be more straightforward and complementary to the subject matter of Islamic religion at school. The materials include the creed of monotheism, aqidah (theology), which discusses Allah SWT; worship (ritual) includes prayer, fasting; muamalat, which includes the introduction of buying and selling and transactions in Islam; and morality.   Abstrak Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendiskusikan pengembangan materi minimal pendidikan agama Islam yang dapat digunakan oleh orang tua dan pendidik di rumah. Ini dilatarbelakangi oleh lumpuhnya fungsi sekolah dalam melayani proses pembelajaran termasuk pembelajaran pendidikan agama anak saat wabah covid-19 melanda dunia. Artikel ini berasal dari riset dan pengembangan yang melibatkan stake-holders pendidikan khususnya guru pendidikan agama Islam, pengawas pendidikan agama Islam, dan orang tua. Kegiatan pengembangan berbentuk fokus grup diskusi dilakukan pada tiga tempat yakni di kota Bandung, kota Serpong dan kota Surabaya. Kesadaran tentang pentingnya materi minimal bagi para orang tua di rumah untuk mengajar dan mendidik anaknya tentang agama Islam menjadi salah satu alasan mengapa riset ini dilakukan. Pertanyaan utamanya adalah, apa konten minimal pendidikan agama Islam yang harus diajarkan oleh orang tua di rumah. Setelah melewati serangkaian diskusi pada tiga lokasi workhop, disimpulkan bahwa materi pendidikan agama Islam di rumah mesti lebih sederhana, dan bersifat komplementer dengan materi pelajaran agama Islam di sekolah. Materi tersebut meliputi: akidah tauhid, aqidah  (teologi) yang membahas tentang Allah SWT; peribadatan (ritual) mencakup Shalat, puasa, doa-doa; muamalat yang meliputi pengenalan jual beli dan transaksi dalam Islam; dan akhlaq.

Cultural Conceptualization of Tamil Hindu Marriages

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thilagavathi Shanmuganathan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Shared Knowledge ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cultural Schemas ◽  
Community Data ◽  
Hindu Community ◽  
Cultural Schema

Abstract This study investigates the cultural conceptualization of marriage among Tamil Hindu communities in Australia and Malaysia. The Hindu cultural schema of marriage relates to the physical, social and spiritual aspects, and language acts as the central aspect of the cultural cognition of the community. Data is based on a variety of sources, particularly focus group discussions, translated verses from Hindu Holy Scriptures (Vedanta), and personal interviews. Findings show various cultural schemas entrenched within the marriage schema, particularly Vedic Astrology, Sacred Invocation and Blessings, which are shared knowledge among community members. The cultural schema of marriage (or vivaha) that is instantiated in the Vedanta considers marriage a religious obligation (Dharma). It is during social interactions that the cultural metaphors associated with marriage are discussed. marriage as a thousand-year crop and marriage as a journey are metaphorical expressions that illustrate the traditional worldview of the Tamil Hindu community.

scholarly journals ART AND DOCUMENTARIES IN CLIMATE COMMUNICATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liselotte Roosen ◽  
Christian Klockner
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Art Exhibition ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Subject

The purpose of this study was to explore which principles or characteristics of visual forms of climate communication have the potential to increase their perceived effectiveness in terms of triggering climate concern and engagement. This article details the results of a case study based on an art exhibition and a shortened documentary with the topic earth/soil. Two focus group discussions were conducted in Brighton (UK) with a total of 20 participants who had seen both the documentary and the artwork. The transcripts of these focus groups were thematically analyzed to establish categories, themes, and subthemes from the data. Results show that art as well as documentaries have the potential to be an effective medium to convey climate change to audiences. Art may speak to the audience on a different (i.e. emotional rather than cognitive) level than documentaries, and therefore could be a helpful way to introduce the subject to an audience that may not yet be overly familiar with climate change. To further encourage behavior change, a solution should be presented that is novel, relatively easy to implement and impactful.

Dari Idealisme ke Pragmatisme: Pergeseran Paradigma dalam Pengembangan Hukum Ekonomi Syariah di Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-210
Author(s):  
Addiarrahman Addiarrahman ◽  
Illy Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Business World ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
The Public ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Legal Consideration ◽  
Economic Law ◽  
Islamic Economic

This study seeks to understand the pragmatism of the development of sharia economic law, and its implications for Islamic financial products in Indonesia. The data comes from the results of interviews and focus group discussions with key informants from academics, practitioners, authorities, and the public. This research finds that pragmatism in the development of Islamic economic law is an approach that still dominates the DSN-MUI fatwas. The pragmatism style used is complex-eclectic pragmatism which is represented through makhārij al-fiqhiyyah, which is to choose a mild opinion by sticking to the strongest method or also called "taysīr al-manhajī". The use of this method is intended to ensure that the fatwa is truly able to answer the needs of the business world, as well as being in line with sharia principles. DSN-MUI also does not use maslahah as a legal consideration in a free or liberal way. Rather, it returns maslahah in consideration of the method, so that it is permissible to use the bay’ al-'inān contract only in a forced state (ḍarurah).

scholarly journals “Stages of change, smoking behavior and acceptability of a textmessaging intervention for tobacco cessation among cigarette, dokha and shishasmokers: A qualitative research study.”

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusra Elhidaia Elobaid ◽  
Andrea Leinberger Jabari ◽  
Aisha Al Hamiz ◽  
Abdul Rizzak Al Kaddour ◽  
Sherif Bakir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

ObjectivesTo explore: (A) the underlying motivators and barriers to smoking cessation among young Arabic speaking smokers and (B) to examine the suitability and preferences for tobacco cessation interventions (specifically text messages) and study the possibility of enrollment methods for a randomised controlled study using text messages as an intervention for tobacco cessation.DesignQualitative research using focus group discussions and content analysis.Setting(s)Two universities, one of them is the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The third setting is the largest hospital in the UAE and the flagship institution for the public health system in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.ParticipantsSix focus group discussions with a total of 57 participants. Forty-seven men and 10 women. Fifty-three of them were current smokers.ResultsThe analysis of six focus groups was carried out. Main themes arose from the data included: preferences for tobacco cessation interventions and acceptability and feasibility of text messaging as tobacco cessation intervention. Different motives and barriers for quitting smoking including shisha and dokha were explored.ConclusionInterventions using text messaging for smoking cessation have not been used in the Middle East and they could potentially be effective; however, tailoring and closely examining the content and acceptability of text messages to be used is important before the conduction of trials involving their use. Social media is perceived to be more effective and influential, with a higher level of penetration into communities of young smokers.

scholarly journals Perspectives of future pharmacists on the potential for development and implementation of pharmacist prescribing in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-123
Author(s):  
Mohammad Issam Diab ◽  
Angham Ibrahim ◽  
Oraib Abdallah ◽  
Alla El-Awaisi ◽  
Monica Zolezzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pharmacist Prescribing ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Special Training Program

AbstractBackground Pharmacists in many developed countries have been granted prescribing authorities under what is known as “non-medical prescribing” or “pharmacist prescribing”. However, such prescribing privileges are not available in many developing countries. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the perspectives of future pharmacists (recent pharmacy graduates and pharmacy students) on pharmacist prescribing and its potential implementation in Qatar. Methods A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used: (1) a cross-sectional survey using a pre-tested questionnaire and; (2) focus group discussions to allow for an in-depth understanding of the issue, with a focus on pharmacists prescribing competencies as well as barriers for its implementation. Main outcome measures Future pharmacists’ perspectives and attitudes towards pharmacist prescribing in Qatar. Results The majority of the respondents (94.4%) indicated awareness of the prescribing competency related to selecting treatment options. Furthermore, the majority (92.4%) believed that pharmacists should undergo prescribing training and accreditation before been legally allowed to prescribe, a point that was reiterated in the focus group discussions. Participants generally expressed support for collaborative and supplementary prescribing models when developing prescribing frameworks for Qatar. Four categories emerged under the theme barriers to implementation of pharmacist prescribing: lack of prescribing competency, pharmacist mindset, lack of accessibility to patient records and counseling rooms, and diversity of education and training background. Conclusion The majority of recent pharmacy graduates and students were in favor of pharmacist prescribing been implemented in Qatar. However, a special training program was deemed necessary to qualify pharmacists to prescribe safely and effectively.

scholarly journals Nairobi Early Childcare in Slums (NECS) Study Protocol: a mixed-methods exploration of paid early childcare in Mukuru slum, Nairobi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000822
Author(s):  
Robert C Hughes ◽  
Patricia Kitsao-Wekulo ◽  
Sunil Bhopal ◽  
Elizabeth W Kimani-Murage ◽  
Zelee Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Epidemiological Methods ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Early Childcare ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Childcare Providers

IntroductionThe early years are critical. Early nurturing care can lay the foundation for human capital accumulation with lifelong benefits. Conversely, early adversity undermines brain development, learning and future earning.Slums are among the most challenging places to spend those early years and are difficult places to care for a child. Shifting family and work structures mean that paid, largely informal, childcare seems to be becoming the ‘new normal’ for many preschool children growing up in rapidly urbanising Africa. However, little is known about the quality of this childcare.AimsTo build a rigorous understanding what childcare strategies are used and why in a typical Nairobi slum, with a particular focus on provision and quality of paid childcare. Through this, to inform evaluation of quality and design and implementation of interventions with the potential to reach some of the most vulnerable children at the most critical time in the life course.Methods and analysisMixed methods will be employed. Qualitative research (in-depth interviews and focus group discussions) with parents/carers will explore need for and decision-making about childcare. A household survey (of 480 households) will estimate the use of different childcare strategies by parents/carers and associated parent/carer characteristics. Subsequently, childcare providers will be mapped and surveyed to document and assess quality of current paid childcare. Semistructured observations will augment self-reported quality with observable characteristics/practices. Finally, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with childcare providers will explore their behaviours and motivations. Qualitative data will be analysed through thematic analysis and triangulation across methods. Quantitative and spatial data will be analysed through epidemiological methods (random effects regression modelling and spatial statistics).Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been granted in the UK and Kenya. Findings will be disseminated through journal publications, community and government stakeholder workshops, policy briefs and social media content.

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