scholarly journals Youth and portuguese cinema: the (de)colonisation of the imaginary?

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 291-309
Author(s):  
Isabel Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Black People ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Intercultural Relations ◽  
School Students ◽  
Portuguese Population ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
The Social ◽  
National Imaginary

The narratives constructed and disseminated over various decades about the colonial past have profoundly influenced the relations established between the Portuguese population and ‘immigrants’. The stereotypes conveyed are deeply embedded in the social memory of the Portuguese, influencing intercultural relations. In order to analyse the perceptions of young people about intercultural relations, we conducted focus groups with secondary school students involving the viewing of the film Li ké Terra (2010) and subsequent group discussion. In this article we present the results of the focus groups in articulation with the narrative of the film. The results demonstrate the persistence of certain negative stereotypes concerning the populations descendent from African immigrants, indicating that the memory of the colonial past significantly influences the imaginary and social identity of young people, also contributing to this youth perceiving young black people born in Portugal as immigrants. We argue that documentary and film literacy can play a central role in the reflexive and critical transformation of auto- and hetero-representations of young people, contributing to the decolonisation of the national imaginary.

scholarly journals The impact of young people's participation in events

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Hixson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
School Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sense Of Involvement ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the social impact that two events, the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Clipsal 500, have on young residents (16-19 years old) of Adelaide. The purpose of this paper is to examine how young people participate in these events and how this affects their sense of involvement in the event and contributes to their identity development. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed methods approach was adopted in which focus groups and questionnaires were conducted with secondary school students. As an exploratory study, focus groups (n=24) were conducted in the first stage of the research. The results of the focus groups were used to develop a questionnaire that resulted in 226 useable responses. The final stage of the research explored one event in further depth in order to determine the influence of different participation levels. Findings – This study found that young people demonstrated more involvement in the Adelaide Fringe Festival and their identities were more influenced by this event. Further investigation of the Adelaide Fringe Festival also indicated that level of participation affects the social outcomes gained, with those participating to a greater degree achieving higher involvement and increased identity awareness. This is demonstrated through a model which aims to illustrate how an event impact an individual based on their role during the event. Originality/value – This paper applies two leisure concepts in order to analyse the impact of events. Activity involvement is a concept which examines the importance of the activity in the participant's life. Also of importance to young people is how activities contribute to their identities, especially because they are in a transitional period of their lives.

Happy, stable and contented: accomplished ageing in the imagined futures of young New Zealanders

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
LESLEY G. PATTERSON ◽  
KATHERINE E. FORBES ◽  
ROBIN M. PEACE
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Financial Success ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Bodily Appearance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Bodily Function ◽  
New Zealanders

ABSTRACTIn imagining how their lives might turn out, 100 young New Zealanders aged between 16 and 18 years wrote descriptions of their future lifecourse. Their descriptions of themselves at the nominal age of 80 years form the basis of the research reported in this paper. For these young people, ageing and old age are understood as accomplishments in the context of an imagined lifecourse. They see personal ageing as shaped by a common temporal ordering of life events that ensures material security, financial success, and an enduring intimate relationship. In imagining themselves aged 80 years, three key themes that constitute a discourse of ‘accomplished ageing’ were identified: the experience of old age would be contingent on achievements throughout the lifecourse; old age would be a time for harvest; and while people may look old they can continue to ‘be’ young. Although their images of bodily appearance included some negative stereotypes of old age, appearance and bodily function were understood as amenable to life-long self-management. The young people imagined themselves as life-long active agents, and framed a positive image and homogeneous social identity for older people. The ‘accomplished ageing’ discourse has implications for how ageing is understood by young people. In particular, the social identity that accomplished ageing implies may shape how they relate to those who do not accomplish ageing in the imagined optimistic and homogeneous way.

scholarly journals Citizenship as given or taken? Meanings and practices among majority and minority youth

Human Affairs ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuzana Petrovičová ◽  
Jan Šerek ◽  
Michaela Porubanová ◽  
Petr Macek
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Minority Youth ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Way

AbstractPresent study sheds more light on the conceptualization of citizenship and civic engagement among majority and minority youth. In order to understand the meanings of citizenship, fourteen focus groups were conducted with young people aged 16–26, with both civically engaged and disengaged young ethnic Czechs, Roma, and Ukrainians. Results suggest that young people understand the citizenship as having multiple dimensions (legal and personal, and in terms of rights and responsibilities) and civic engagement as being focused on various aspects. The way people described their position within society was influenced by the social background and mirrored in the views on full citizenship.

scholarly journals Aspirasi Pemuda Kelas Bawah dan Reproduksi Sosial Di Jawa Tengah

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Oki Rahadianto Sutopo ◽  
Rani Dwi Putri ◽  
Karin Larasati Kusumawardhani
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Reproduction ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Class Differences ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Social ◽  
Labor Market Flexibility

Central Java is one of provinces that is progressive in developing its industries, especially in manufacturing. However, the unemployment rate among youth in this province turns out to be considerably high. The high number of unemployment rates and low participation in the labor market among youth are caused by various factors. One of them is the gap between human resources and demand in the labor market. The gap in education, skills, and access to information triggering the condition whereas youth are not counted to involve in the labor market. This gap certainly emerged based on the social class differences inherent in each young people. In addition, gender differences also affect opportunities and freedom in choosing a job. This research uses qualitative methods with the process of observation, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussion as techniques for data collecting. Through the selection of two female and two male informants (purposive sampling), this research concludes that social class factors, gender, and changing contexts, especially in the conditions of Labor Market Flexibility (LMF) became the main factors in shaping and influencing the transition process related to future aspirations of youth. The application of neoliberalism and Labor Market Flexibility perpetuates the social reproduction based on class and gender which enables social gaps to increase in the future. This condition is predicted to marginalize poor and vulnerable young people even more

“A Large Can of Worms”

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy R. Betts ◽  
Karin A. Spenser
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
The Social ◽  
Perceived Impact

Digital technology use is increasingly impacting on the lives of young people. To gain a deeper understanding of the perceived impact of young people's digital technology use, 2 focus groups were conducted with 14 teachers recruited from 2 schools. The focus groups were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The analysis revealed three themes: changing social dynamics, risk and (ir)responsible behaviour, and disclosure and reporting of cyber bullying. Participants discussed how digital technology was shaping young people's social identity and impacting on established norms when interacting in the social arena. A number of benefits were attributed to technology use but participants also recognised young people's naivety and tendency to anthropomorphise the internet. Finally, there was a perception that young people underreported their experiences of cyber bullying and some of the challenges faced when tackling cyber bullying were discussed.

“A Large Can of Worms”

2019 ◽  
pp. 837-852
Author(s):  
Lucy R. Betts ◽  
Karin A. Spenser
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
The Social ◽  
Responsible Behaviour

Digital technology use is increasingly impacting on the lives of young people. To gain a deeper understanding of the perceived impact of young people's digital technology use, 2 focus groups were conducted with 14 teachers recruited from 2 schools. The focus groups were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The analysis revealed three themes: changing social dynamics, risk and (ir)responsible behaviour, and disclosure and reporting of cyber bullying. Participants discussed how digital technology was shaping young people's social identity and impacting on established norms when interacting in the social arena. A number of benefits were attributed to technology use but participants also recognised young people's naivety and tendency to anthropomorphise the internet. Finally, there was a perception that young people underreported their experiences of cyber bullying and some of the challenges faced when tackling cyber bullying were discussed.

scholarly journals Texting the waters: An assessment of focus groups conducted via the WhatsApp smartphone messaging application

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 205979911988427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julienne Chen ◽  
Pearlyn Neo
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Group Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Online Format

Focus groups are a well-used research method in the social sciences. Typically, they are conducted in person to generate research insights through group discussion and interaction. As digital technologies advance, there have been efforts to consider how to conduct focus groups in an online format, often using computer-based tools such as email, chat and videoconferencing. In this article, we test the potential of smartphone-based mobile messaging as a new method to elicit group-level insights. Based on empirical analysis and comparison of in-person and WhatsApp group chat focus groups conducted in Singapore, we find that WhatsApp group chat does have the potential to generate well-elaborated responses and group interaction, particularly among younger, digitally fluent participants. However, the quantity and richness of the conversation still do not match that of the in-person focus groups, and further innovation may be needed to improve mobile messaging as a qualitative research method.

scholarly journals Reducing psychiatric stigma and discrimination: evaluation of educational interventions in UK secondary schools

2003 ◽  
Vol 182 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Pinfold ◽  
Hilary Toulmin ◽  
Graham Thornicroft ◽  
Peter Huxley ◽  
Paul Farmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Personal Contact ◽  
School Students ◽  
Negative Stereotypes

BackgroundThe persistent and disabling nature of psychiatric stigma has led to the establishment of global programmes to challenge the negative stereotypes and discriminatory responses that generate social disability but these initiatives are rarely evaluated.AimsTo assess the effectiveness of an intervention with young people aimed at increasing mental health literacy and challenging negative stereotypes associated with severe mental illness.MethodA total of 472 secondary school students attended two mental health awareness workshops and completed pre- and post-questionnaires detailing knowledge, attitudes and behavioural intentions.ResultsYoung people use an extensive vocabulary of 270 different words and phrases to describe people with mental health problems: most were derogatory terms. Mean positive attitude scores rose significantly from 1.2 at baseline to 2.8 at 1-week follow-up and 2.3 at a 6-month follow-up. Changes were most marked for female students and those reporting personal contact with people with mental illness.ConclusionsShort educational workshops can produce positive changes in participants' reported attitudes towards people with mental health problems.

scholarly journals SOCIJALNA DISTANCA I STRUKTURA STEREOTIPA UČENIKA OSNOVNE ŠKOLE PREMA ROMIMA

2019 ◽  
pp. 89-108
Author(s):  
Marija Smudja ◽  
Sladjana Lukovic ◽  
Danijela Petrovic
Keyword(s):  
Social Distance ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
The Subject

Social distance has been the subject of numerous research papers; the issue of researching social distance toward Roma is especially important. There are several aims of our study. The basic goal of the research is to determine the existence and intensity of social distance towards Roma held by primary school students. The specific goal of the research is to determine the differences in the presence of social distance held by students who often interact with Roma children, as well as those who rarely interact with them. The research sample consisted of 152 participants (71 fourth-grade students and 81 eighth-grade students; 85 boys and 67 girls). The Bogardus’s Scale, modified for children, was used for researching the social distance. Furthermore, the research implied two focus groups for the qualitative data to be obtained. The results showed the existance of social distance toward Roma students. Furthermore, according to this data, the least desirable relationship was sitting in the same school bench with Roma children, whereas the most acceptable relationship was going to the same school with Roma. Moreover, it was established that students having more relationships with Roma had lower social distance toward them as well. Qualitative data analysis shows higher level of negative stereotypes and attitudes toward Roma. It is essential to combine quantitative and qualitative measures for the purpose of getting the unbiased description of social distance toward Roma.

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