scholarly journals THEORY OF UNPLEASANT SYMPTOMS: CRITICAL ANALYSIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Lisieux Lima Gomes ◽  
Fabiana Maria Rodrigues Lopes de Oliveira ◽  
Keylla Talitha Fernandes Barbosa ◽  
Ana Claudia Torres de Medeiros ◽  
Maria das Graças Melo Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Model Identification ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
Five Phases ◽  
Theory Of Unpleasant Symptoms

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms according to the model proposed by Walker and Avant. Method: a descriptive-reflexive study developed in the first half of 2016. He used the first five phases proposed by the Walker and Avant model: identification of the origins of the theory; examination of the meaning of the theory; logical adequacy; utility; degree of generalization and parsimony of theory. Results: the study allowed the reflection on the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms, considering the multidimensionality of the symptoms and the potential stimulation between them. It was identified the relations between the main concepts used to construct the theory: physiological, psychological and situational factors, followed by performance, suffering, duration, quality, intensity and unpleasant symptoms. Conclusion: the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms presents a structured theoretical framework, presenting logical meaning, through well-defined concepts and relations, which make possible its use in practice, teaching and nursing research.

Getting Real?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Goodhart
Keyword(s):  
Political Theory ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Political Analysis ◽  
Political Theories ◽  
The World ◽  
Political Norms

Chapter 3 engages with realist political theory throughcritical dialogues with leading realist theorists. It argues that realist political theories are much more susceptible to conservatism, distortion, and idealization than their proponents typically acknowledge. Realism is often not very realistic either in its descriptions of the world or in its political analysis. While realism enables the critical analysis of political norms (the analysis of power and unmasking of ideology), it cannot support substantive normative critique of existing social relations or enable prescriptive theorizing. These two types of critique must be integrated into a single theoretical framework to facilitate emancipatory social transformation.

scholarly journals Theory of unpleasant symptoms: support for the management of symptoms in children and adolescents with cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior ◽  
Emiliana de Omena Bomfim ◽  
Lucila Castanheira Nascimento ◽  
Gabriela Pereira-da-Silva ◽  
Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Symptom Clusters ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Neuropsychological Symptoms ◽  
Reflective Study ◽  
Support Research ◽  
Theory Of Unpleasant Symptoms

Objective: To present an overview of the clusters of neuropsychological symptoms in children and adolescents with cancer from the perspective of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms.Methods: A theoretical and reflective study based on international literature and the critical analysis of the authors.Results: In scientific literature, there is scarcity of international studies and an absence of studies in Brazil regarding the neuropsychological symptom clusters in children and adolescents with cancer. The theory of unpleasant symptoms is consistent because it emphasizes the complexity and interaction of the symptoms, the interrelationship between symptoms, the factors that influence symptoms, and the results and consequences of symptoms, thus supporting the planning of nursing interventions in paediatric oncology.Conclusion: It is essential to update knowledge on this subject and discuss the theories that support research and the clinical practice of symptom management in order to better qualify nursing care.

scholarly journals Pathologies and kitsch in the workplace - theoretical perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Stanisław Ciupka
Keyword(s):  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Unethical Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Professional Burnout ◽  
Basic Form ◽  
Economic Organizations ◽  
The Rich

In this article we would like to touch upon the problem of reprehensible practices, pathologies that are present in many economic organizations today. We would like to consider how much unethical behavior should be largely attributed to employees, and how much it is associated with external cultural, organizational and situational factors. With this perspective, the author wants to associate pathologies in the workplace with the rich in associations, synonymous with the word kitsch, which can also be applied to economic and business issues. It is worth emphasizing that kitsch and pathology seem to permeate, and maybe even one of them can result from another. This is a paradox that the author wants to address in this article. The proper tracking of the activities of organizations by their management is the basic form of preventing pathologies in the organization. It is also associated with a significant impact on the economy, because the effectiveness of work is closely related to the problems of anxiety or embarrassment in the workplace. Some researchers may conclude that kitsch, pathology and frustration that leads to professional burnout can often be related to workaholism or even law violations in specific companies. This article is based on the method of critical analysis of literature and the method of deduction in observing behavior in organizations.

scholarly journals Systematic Review of COVID Spillover and Online Education Pedagogy

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1(V)) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Haroon Aziz ◽  
Samina Malik ◽  
Abdul Ahad ◽  
Umair Javed
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Spillover Effect ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Critical Area ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
The World ◽  
E Learning

This paper has touched one of the most critical area affected due to pandemic situation created by the COVID-19 and its powerful spillover effect on education sector by customizing education pedagogy. Earlier researchers have studied online education separately, whereas this paper discussed the natural transition and systematic review of upsurge of e-learning. The objective of this paper is to make the systematic review of COVID spillover and transition towards e-learning education pedagogy through theoretical framework. The study makes systematic review of switchover towards e-learning and spillover effect of COVID-19 and customization of the education pedagogy. In this study, past literature has been utilized to make critical analysis of spillover effect of COVID-19 and impact on education pedagogy by creation of prepositions. The findings of the study reveal that in the exceptional circumstances of COVID-19, e-learning transition has taken place from conventional to e-learning modules. All over the world, countries have shifted towards online education by schooling out but classes in campaign ignited by Chinese government. The same has also been replicated in other countries of the world during COVID-19.

The Explanation of Artifact Variability

1997 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Brian Schiffer ◽  
James M. Skibo
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
And Function ◽  
Technological Constraints

We furnish a theoretical framework for explaining that portion of formal variability in artifacts attributable to the behavior of the artisan. Major causal factors are the artisan's knowledge and experience, extent of feedback on performance in activities along the artifact's behavioral chain, situational factors in behavioral chain activities, technological constraints, and social processes of conflict and negotiation. In identifying the causal factors at work in a specific case, the investigator must focus analytically on activities-that is, on people-people, people-artifact, and artifact-artifact interactions-and on the performance characteristics relevant to each. Application of this behavioral framework allows abandonment of many cherished but unhelpful concepts, including style and function. Ceramic artifacts, the low-fired, clay cooking pot in particular, are employed for illustrative purposes.

Core and the Video Game Industry

Gaming Sexism ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 23-55
Author(s):  
Amanda C. Cote
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Video Game Industry ◽  
Privileged Position ◽  
Casual Games ◽  
Game Industry ◽  
Many Core

This chapter elaborates on the theoretical framework that serves as a through line for the book in its entirety. Specifically, it draws on discourses about “core” and “casual” games to show how “core” describes a hegemonic set of ideologies that work to frame games in specific, masculinized ways. The chapter also argues, however, that recent industrial changes, from the rise of casual games to the diversification of funding and distribution platforms, serve as counterhegemonic forces, challenging many “core” assumptions about games and audiences. Using a critical analysis of gaming news, the chapter lays out these changes and addresses both their real impact on the games industry and their felt impact on audiences and power structures. Through this, it shows that gaming is in the midst of a crisis of authority, where previously powerful members of the community fear losing control of it. As a result, they are exerting extra force to maintain their privileged position, accounting for the divergent narratives about games that dominate the casualized era.

scholarly journals Officina: experiments in engaging with the arts

Modern Italy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-214
Author(s):  
Francesca Billiani
Keyword(s):  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Capitalist Society ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Organic Intellectual ◽  
The Aesthetic

This article is primarily concerned with interconnections between forms of impegno (political engagement) and aesthetic choices, as they were articulated in the literary and cultural journal Officina. In order to reassess the role of Officina within the Italian cultural and political debate of the day, this article considers two main narratives unfolding in the journal: the aesthetic rejection of Novecentismo, understood as the epitome of artistic autonomy, and the articulation of a form of Marxist impegno suitable for a neo-capitalist society and stemming from the class-based idea of the organic intellectual. Using published and unpublished correspondence, we argue that Officina had a pivotal role in producing a theoretical framework for the conceptualisation of a post-neorealist idea of Marxist critical analysis as well as of intellectual, aesthetic and political engagement.

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