scholarly journals Rural families’ thoughts about sexual development of their adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1549-1562
Author(s):  
Didem Guven
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Sexual Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Rural Families ◽  
Full Detail ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Comprehensive Sexuality Education

The study aims to determine rural families’ experiences regarding sexual development of their adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Thus, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 parents. Since the interviews included privacy issues, they were conducted one-to-one with the parents. The phenomenological method was used, depending on the research purpose. Inductive analysis was utilised in the analysis of the data obtained from the semi-structured interviews. Validity and reliability were included in all stages of data collection, breakdown and analysis. As a result, the families stated that their children exhibited inappropriate socio-sexual behaviours during adolescence; they strive to teach their children sexuality issues, although they do not know how and they generally prefer carrying their children along to prevent sexual abuse. Also, due to not knowing much about sexuality, they generally received their relatives’ support and requested comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) from special education teachers and other experts, especially about distinguishing good and bad people, menstruation and hiding sanitary pads. Although the literature reports that sexuality and its education are generally taboo, families in this study explained their thoughts on sexuality in full detail without tabooing. This makes the study different and meaningful, when compared to similar ones. The study was conducted in an eastern Turkey city with difficult access to special education. Thus, experts in rural areas are recommended to prepare and give necessary CSE programmes to families and individuals with special needs by conducting similar studies. These studies can be conducted not only with special education perspective but also in different disciplines. It is a basic human right for all individuals to receive CSE, thus as another recommendation, experts should give all children these courses in schools.     Keywords: Comprehensive sexuality education, individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, parenting education, phenomenological design.

Validation of the Chinese Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale and its Application in Mainland China

2020 ◽  
pp. 102986492094857
Author(s):  
Deng Jue ◽  
Ma Jianping ◽  
Ye Yiduo
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Musical Imagery ◽  
Preliminary Version

This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale and its application in mainland China. Two studies were conducted. In Study 1, the Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale contents were translated into Chinese and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 undergraduate students; on this basis, a preliminary version of the Chinese Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale was generated. Subsequently, the psychometric properties of the Chinese Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale were analyzed based on 443 questionnaires; a four-factor model was found to achieve the best fit to the collected data and the Chinese Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale showed excellent internal consistency. In Study 2, the Chinese Involuntary Musical Imagery Scale was used to investigate the experience of involuntary musical imagery in mainland China ( n = 426), where we explored the correlations among its factors and mental control, obsessive-compulsive traits, neuroticism, and openness; the results suggest that the frequency of involuntary musical imagery in Chinese individuals was lower than that of individuals in Western samples, and there were significant correlations between characteristics of involuntary musical imagery and various individual traits. Additionally, differences in involuntary musical imagery between students from urban areas and those from rural areas, as well as between only-child students and students with siblings, were found for the first time.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Community Readiness Assessment for Implementing School-Based Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Islamabad, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1497
Author(s):  
Furqan Ahmed ◽  
Ghufran Ahmad ◽  
Katharina Paff ◽  
Florence Samkange-Zeeb ◽  
Tilman Brand
Keyword(s):  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Community Readiness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Sexuality Education ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
School Based

Evidence indicates that school-based sexuality education empowers children and adolescents with the skills, values, and attitudes that will enable them to appreciate their health and well-being, nourish respectful social and sexual relationships, understand their rights, and to make informed choices. Owing to organized community resistance and prevalent misconceptions, promoting sexual and reproductive health has been challenging, especially in conservative settings like Pakistan. This study aimed at systematically exploring communities’ perceptions regarding implementing school-based comprehensive sexuality education by conducting a cross-sectional community readiness assessment in Islamabad, Pakistan. A total of 35 semi-structured interviews were conducted with community key informants. Following the guidelines of the community readiness handbook, the interviews were transcribed and scored by two independent raters. The results indicate that, overall, the Islamabad community is at stage two of community readiness, the denial/resistance stage. Individual dimension scores indicate that knowledge of efforts, resources for efforts, knowledge about the issue, and leadership dimensions are at the denial/resistance stage. Only community climate was rated at stage three of community readiness, the vague awareness stage. This indicates that, for promoting sexuality education in the Pakistani context, it is essential to tackle resistance by sensitizing the community and the stakeholders through awareness campaigns.

scholarly journals Stakeholders’ perspectives of comprehensive sexuality education in Iranian male adolescents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
keshvar samadaee gelehkolaee ◽  
Raziyeh Maasoumi ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
Moslem Parto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Comprehensive Sexuality Education ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Directed Content Analysis ◽  
Intervention Preferences

Abstract Background: A coherent sexuality education program for adolescents is part of their sexual and reproductive rights and can help them have a healthier future. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the perspectives and intervention preferences of Iranian stakeholders regarding comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in male adolescents based on the IMB model (Information, Motivation, Behavioral skills). Methods: This study was a qualitative study that was analyzed through a directed content analysis approach. Individual interviews and focused group discussions (FGDs) were used for data collection. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in two schools and the Education Department in Sari and the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education in Tehran from March 2019 to August 2019. Data saturation was achieved after 28 interviews and 1 FGDs with 9 participants. Finally, two sets of data were coded and analyzed using directed content analysis. Results: In this study, five themes emerged as (1) role of institutions; (2) role of organizations; (3) need for stakeholder’s partnership; (4) need for adolescent sexuality socialization management; and (5) need for enhancing the teachers’ professional competence, which seemed to influence the implementation of CSE in male adolescents. Participants also expressed a number of intervention preferences for CSE. The most important of these was the change in macro policies, helping to create a culture against all forms of violence and breaking the taboo of sexuality education for children and adolescents.Conclusions: The results of this study revealed the need for a CSE program for adolescents' sexuality socialization. The finding showed that teachers required training to enhance their professional competence about sexuality issues. Therefore, it is necessary to design and implement culture-appropriate skill based programs to enhance the teachers’ professional competence regarding the adolescents’ sexual health.

Families Requesting Advocates for Children With Disabilities: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Special Education Advocacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha E. Goldman ◽  
Meghan M. Burke ◽  
Ellen G. Casale ◽  
Morgan A. Frazier ◽  
Robert M. Hodapp
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Education System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Parental Rights ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
School Services ◽  
National Norms

Abstract Because parents face barriers in advocating for their children within the special education system, some families request help from a special education advocate. In this study, we evaluated the perceptions of caregivers who requested advocacy support to understand why, for whom, when, and where the advocacy services were needed; how the advocate helped; and what the outcomes of the advocacy process were and which variables related to better outcomes. We conducted structured interviews with 36 families who had requested help and connected with an advocate over a 3-year period. Compared to national norms, families were more likely to request an advocate if their child had ASD, was in elementary school, and lived in non-rural areas. Family requests were most often for advocate attendance at IEP meetings; help to resolve disagreements with the school concerning supports and services; and information about school services and parental rights. Most advocate assistance was for a short duration, although a longer duration process, advocate attendance at meetings, and more intensive advocate assistance were all related to better outcomes. Most participants were satisfied with the advocate and with the end-result of the advocacy process. Findings are discussed in terms of implications for future research and practice.

scholarly journals Stakeholders’ perspectives of comprehensive sexuality education in Iranian male adolescences

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keshvar Samadaee Gelehkolaee ◽  
Raziyeh Maasoumi ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
Moslem Parto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Comprehensive Sexuality Education ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Directed Content Analysis ◽  
Intervention Preferences

Abstract Background A coherent sexuality education program for adolescents is part of their sexual and reproductive rights and can help them have a healthier future. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the perspectives and intervention preferences of Iranian stakeholders regarding comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in male adolescents based on the IMB model (information, motivation, behavioral skills). Methods This study was a qualitative study that was analyzed through a directed content analysis approach. Individual interviews and focused group discussions (FGDs) were used for data collection. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in two schools and the Education Department in Sari and the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education in Tehran from March 2019 to August 2019. Data saturation was achieved after 28 interviews and 1 FGDs with 9 participants. Finally, two sets of data were coded and analyzed using directed content analysis. Results In this study, five themes emerged as (1) role of institutions; (2) role of organizations; (3) need for stakeholder’s partnership; (4) need for adolescent sexuality socialization management; and (5) need for enhancing the teachers’ professional competence, which seemed to influence the implementation of CSE in male adolescents. Participants also expressed a number of intervention preferences for CSE. The most important of these was the change in macro policies, helping to create a culture against all forms of violence and breaking the taboo of sexuality education for children and adolescents. Conclusions The results of this study revealed the need for a CSE program for adolescents' sexuality socialization. The finding showed that teachers required training to enhance their professional competence about sexuality issues. Therefore, it is necessary to design and implement culture-appropriate skill based programs to enhance the teachers’ professional competence regarding the adolescents’ sexual health.

Stakeholders’ perception and intervention preferences regarding comprehensive sexuality education in male adolescents: a qualitative study from Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
keshvar samadaee gelehkolaee ◽  
Raziyeh Maasoumi ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
Moslem Parto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Comprehensive Sexuality Education ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Directed Content Analysis ◽  
Intervention Preferences

Abstract Background A coherent sexuality education program for adolescents is part of their sexual and reproductive rights and can help them have a healthier future. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and intervention preferences of Iranian stakeholders regarding comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in male adolescents based on the IMB model (Information, Motivation, Behavioral skills).Methods This qualitative study was conducted using directed content analysis. Iindividual interviews and focused group discussions (FGDs) were used for data collection. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in two schools and the Education Department in Sari and the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education in Tehran from March 2019 to August 2019. Data saturation was achieved after 28 interviews and 1 FGDs with 9 participants. Finally, two sets of data were coded and analyzed using directed content analysis.Results In this study, five themes emerged as (1) role of institutions; (2) role of organizations; (3) need for stakeholder’s partnership; (4) need for adolescent sexuality socialization management; and (5) need for enhancing the teachers’ professional competence, which seemed to influence the implementation of CSE in male adolescents. Participants also expressed a number of intervention preferences for CSE.Conclusions The results of this study revealed the need for a CSE program for adolescents' sexuality socialization. The finding showed that teachers required training to enhance their professional competence about sexuality issues. Therefore, it is necessary to design and implement culture-appropriate skill based programs to enhance the teachers’ professional competence regarding the adolescents’ sexual health.

On the Job Training (OJT) Assessment for Diploma in Construction Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Nurhafizah Abdul Musid ◽  
Haryanti Mohd Affandi ◽  
Nurul Eizzaty Sohimi ◽  
Mohd Firdaus Mustaffa Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Change ◽  
Job Training ◽  
Change Implementation ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Vocational College ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Assessment Problems ◽  
Assessment Rubric

On Job Training (OJT) is best for skill development and attitude change. Implementation of OJT which focuses on the transition of students to working life, however with little attention given to the process of assessment in OJT. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the OJT assessment problems among Construction Technology students in Malaysian Vocational College. The research design for this study uses a survey that was carried out qualitatively through semi-structured interviews among Construction Technology students, lecturers and experienced construction practitioners. From the data analysis, it has been identified that there is an inadequacy of OJT assessment rubric in assessing the skill and knowledge of the construction technology students. This has been contributed with the used of holistic rubric for the OJT assessment which has been designed to be use by every course in the Vocational College. The result also revealed that allocation of marks in the assessment rubric is not commensurate with some construct assessed and need to be reviewed. This study shows that an assessment rubric should emphasizes on specific knowledge and skills in assessing students’ competency during training program and in this case to produce competent site supervisor. In addition, a good assessment rubric should consider the tasks and marks thoroughly to avoid biasness among students. Therefore, it is suggested to carry out further study in investigating the validity and reliability of current industry’ OJT assessment rubric for the Construction Technology students.Key Words: On Job Training; Construction Technology; An assessment rubric; Competency; Validity and reliability.

scholarly journals Loneliness Among the Elderly in Rural Contexts: A Mixed-Method Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692199686
Author(s):  
Borja Rivero Jiménez ◽  
David Conde-Caballero ◽  
Lorenzo Mariano Juárez
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Technological Tools

Loneliness among the elderly has become a pressing issue in Western societies. In the Spanish context, the problem of the so-called “empty” Spain disproportionately affects this population group—elderly individuals living in rural areas with low population density, and therefore at higher risk of social exclusion and isolation. We introduce here a mixed-method, quantitative-qualitative research protocol, triangulated with technological tools, designed to improve both data acquisition and subsequent data analysis and interpretation. This study will take place in a rural locality in the Extremadura region (Spain), chosen according to a particular socio-demographic profile. The De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale will be used on a cohort of 80 people over 65 years old. Within this cohort, a smaller sample of 20–30 individuals will be selected for semi-structured interviews about their beliefs and experiences of loneliness. Finally, data gathered from technological tools (smartbands, Bluetooth sensors) will allow us to monitor social interactions and to map daily loneliness/interaction patterns. Data will be triangulated by analyzing and comparing the empirical material gathered through these different methods and tools. Strict adherence to ethical standards for data protection and handling will be essential through data collection and analysis. As well as providing insights into the phenomenon of loneliness in old age, the use of different methods and tools for data collection will provide the basis for an epistemological reflection on the scope and limits of each one of these methods.

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