Audit and economic assessment of the decision-making process on the provision of social support measures of the department of social protection of the population

The aim of this study is to understand whether, why, and under what conditions young adults respond to distressed posts on social networking sites (SNSs). Semi-structured interviews with 27 participants revealed a wide range of salient factors that influenced participants’ likelihood of responding to distressed posts. By identifying the factors and mapping the conditions under which they are operational, we posit a conceptual framework useful in understanding key features of the decision-making process participants use to decide whether and how to respond to distressed SNS posts. Results suggest that relationship closeness is the first and most significant determinant of likelihood to respond. When relational closeness was high, the responses were likely to be direct and immediate. In the absence of relational closeness between respondent and poster, likelihood of responding depended on (1) perceived acuity and seriousness of content, (2) consistency in posting patterns, (3) perceived capacity to provide efficacious support, (4) history of reciprocity, (5) perceived resonance with poster or posted content, (6) perceived motivations of the poster, and (7) perceptions of other viewers. The findings have implications for understanding social support interactions and bystander interventions in peer networks on SNSs.

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SOCIAL PROTECTION OF VETERANS OF MILITARY ACTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MORDOVIA: THE PRACTICE AND ITS IMPROVEMENT

THE KAZAN SOCIALLY-HUMANITARIAN BULLETIN ◽

10.24153/2079-5912-2020-11-4-32-36 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

T.V. Soloveva ◽

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E.G. Pankova ◽

D.A. Bistyaikina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Combat Veterans ◽

Social Protection ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Social Risks ◽

Support Measures ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

The Republic ◽

Social Management

The article analyzes the concept of the status of «veteran» and «combat veteran» occurs in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. The authors consider the definition and main directions of social protection of this category of persons. It is noted that in the Russian Federation, regions can independently set benefits in increased amounts or introduce additional benefits for veterans. Therefore, the exact list of social support measures may differ in different regions of the Russian Federation. The authors present a detailed analysis of social support measures for combat veterans in the Republic of Mordovia. These include housing benefits, land incentives, pensions, tax benefits to veterans, as well as other types of benefits and measures of social support of veterans of combat operations in RM (setting the phone in priority mode; care in medical facilities of the Ministry of defence, Ministry of interior and other relevant agencies; provision of artificial limbs and orthopedic goods on the conditions stipulated by law, etc.) At the same time, the authors note that in General, the system of social protection of combat veterans needs to be improved in the following aspects: the development of legislative acts that expand the regulatory framework for social support, protection of the rights and legitimate interests of combat veterans; the development of a program-target method of experience in social management of the sphere of social protection and social support of combat veterans, protection of their rights; informing combat veterans and their family members about the possibilities of implementing rights and guarantees through positive social interaction with social management entities, state authorities, specialised organisations, etc. The authors conclude that the system of social protection of combat veterans in the Republic of Mordovia includes a system of measures to implement social guarantees regulated at the Federal and regional levels, as well as the creation of conditions necessary for their normal life, including reducing the negative impact of social risks.

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Experts in Government: What for? Ambiguities in Public Opinion Towards Technocracy

Politics and Governance ◽

10.17645/pag.v8i4.3206 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 520-532 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ernesto Ganuza ◽

Joan Font

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Decision Making ◽

Public Opinion ◽

Political Party ◽

Representative Sample ◽

Social Supports ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Party Government ◽

Process Support ◽

Political Disaffection

Technocratic governments and similar systems that give more voice to experts in the decision-making process are one of the potential alternatives to traditional representative party government. These alternatives have become increasingly popular, especially in countries where strong political disaffection and previous favourable pro-expert attitudes exist simultaneously. The Spanish case is one of these settings, with the emergence of a political party, Ciudadanos (Citizens), that represents these ideas. This article contributes to the understanding of public opinion support for an expert government, its main motives, and social supports. We claim that experts are not so much a decision-making alternative as they are a desired piece of the decision-making process. Support for a more significant role for experts comes especially from those that credit them with ample technical capacities, but most citizens want them to work as a piece of representative government, not as an alternative to it. The article combines two types of evidence: A survey of a representative sample of the population, including innovative questions about support to expert governments, and 10 focus groups that allow a more in-depth comprehension of the support (and criticism) of an increased role for experts. The results provide a nuanced picture of the types of expert involvement sought and their respective social support.

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AAC Decision-Making and Mobile Technology: Points to Ponder

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication ◽

10.1044/aac23.2.104 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 104-111 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mary Ann Abbott ◽

Debby McBride

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Mobile Technology ◽

Communication System ◽

Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽

Evaluation Process ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Alternative Communication ◽

Ipod Touch ◽

Feature Match

The purpose of this article is to outline a decision-making process and highlight which portions of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluation process deserve special attention when deciding which features are required for a communication system in order to provide optimal benefit for the user. The clinician then will be able to use a feature-match approach as part of the decision-making process to determine whether mobile technology or a dedicated device is the best choice for communication. The term mobile technology will be used to describe off-the-shelf, commercially available, tablet-style devices like an iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad®, and Android® or Windows® tablet.

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