An Exploration of the Experience of Harm in the Bondage/Discipline/Sadomasochism Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-685
Author(s):  
Karen Holt
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Beliefs And Values ◽  
Boundary Slippage ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Safe Practices

This study sought to gain insight into the attitudes, beliefs, and values that shape bondage/discipline/sadomasochism (BDSM) activities and to explore the degree and consequences of unintended or non-negotiated harms, including physical, emotional, and sexual violence. A qualitative approach, consisting of 22 semistructured interviews and over 150 hours of observations of BDSM events and activities, was used to develop an in-depth exploration of the lived experiences of participants. Thematic analysis was employed to elucidate the ways in which participants define and in some cases experience harm. Findings suggest that individuals construct rational identities that emphasize safe practices and managing harm; however; there are instances where “boundary slippage” occurs. Implications for understanding the dynamics as well as the potential dangers of “consensual” violence are discussed.

An investigation into the experiences of school counsellors working with adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Cathy G. Bettman ◽  
Alexander Digiacomo
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
School Context ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
School Staff ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Currently, Australia’s school counsellors are increasingly being called upon to respond to adolescent mental health needs. Through semistructured interviews with seven school counsellors working with adolescents, this qualitative study aimed to capture the lived experiences of this group of practitioners. By adopting a phenomenological approach and using thematic analysis, this study provides insight into their profession: the current ambiguity surrounding their role; the opportunities and obstacles they face; as well as the often-present tension between stakeholders including parents, other school staff and external agencies. The findings of this study indicate that school counsellors are challenged by the need to be advocates not only for their students but also for themselves and their roles within the school context.

scholarly journals THE SUPPORT NETWORK IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH: THE CONCEPTIONS OF WOMEN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Fernandes da Silva Carvalho ◽  
Rosineide Santana de Brito
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
In Pregnancy

This study aimed to investigate the conception of women with physical disability regarding the support network for the exercising of motherhood. It is descriptive-exploratory research, with qualitative approach, whose data were collected through semistructured interviews with 12 women with physical disability, undertaken between April and June 2014. The technique of thematic analysis was used for the treatment of the information, and Symbolic Interactionism was used as the theoretical framework. The interviewees reported the importance of the support of the partner, of family members, and of health professionals, during pregnancy and the postpartum, for them to be able to exercise the maternal role. The absence of this support influenced their conceptions regarding their capacity in this function. One can observe the need to promote the reproductive health of the person with a disability, so as to mitigate the stigmas and thus provide them with appropriate support. In addition to this, the health professionals must be trained to understand holistically their needs and rights.

scholarly journals The transition from clinician to manager: the paramedic experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Stewart ◽  
Vicki Cope ◽  
Melanie Murray
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Role Transition ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Service Environment ◽  
Management Roles ◽  
Managerial Experience ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Made In

Introduction  Promotion from paramedic to manager is common in ambulance services, yet there is limited research concerning paramedics’ experience of this role transition. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of paramedics who have transitioned from clinician to manager. Methods  A qualitative approach was used for this study. Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with paramedics who had made the transition to manager. The participants were asked to describe how they felt and what their experiences were concerning this transition. Thematic analysis was undertaken identifying themes within participant responses. Results  Six key themes emerged during the data analysis. Participants described feelings of isolation on moving from the frontline, a lack of feeling part of the team ‘in green’; however, they also reported that previously being a paramedic in some instances gave credibility in their new manager roles. Challenges reported concerned no formal training before transitioning into the role, and the lack of essential managerial experience. Conclusion  This research provided insight into how paramedics feel and perceive the transition from clinician to management roles. A review of the organisational approach to role transition is of benefit to paramedics. Such a review may help identify what changes could be made in support of paramedics transitioning to management roles. Further research is required across other ambulance services to determine the efficacy of these results in the broader ambulance service environment.

Challenging University “Lad Culture”

2020 ◽  
pp. 98-122
Author(s):  
Annis Stenson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Female Students ◽  
University Staff ◽  
National Union ◽  
University Culture ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

The National Union of Students report Hidden Marks, which found that one in seven female students experience a serious physical or sexual assault during their time at college, impelled a call to arms from many feminist academics that sexual violence at universities must be investigated and challenged. The report from the Universities UK taskforce prompted university campaigns, demanding transformative changes to university culture requiring collaboration from activists, students, and university staff. This chapter draws on semistructured interviews with 10 activists at a collegiate university in England, describing their involvement with anti-lad culture campaigns. Thematic analysis draws out the strengths of, and difficulties in, university activism seeking to challenge cultures of sexual violence. In particular, this chapter discusses students’ strategies for transformation and their reflections on the successes of campaigns that oppose lad culture.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Women’s Lived Experiences of Conflict and Domestic Violence in Afghanistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780122093519
Author(s):  
Jenevieve Mannell ◽  
Gulraj Grewal ◽  
Lida Ahmad ◽  
Ayesha Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Public Life ◽  
Drug Trade ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Armed Intervention ◽  
The Relationship

This article empirically explores women’s lived experiences of domestic violence and conflict in Afghanistan. A thematic analysis of 20 semistructured interviews with women living in safe houses produced three main themes about the relationship between conflict and domestic violence: (a) violence from loss of patriarchal support, (b) violence from the drug trade as an economic driver, and (c) violence from conflict-related poverty. We discuss the bidirectional nature of this relationship: Not only does conflict contribute to domestic violence, but domestic violence contributes to conflict through justifying armed intervention, separating women from economic and public life, and perpetuating patriarchy.

scholarly journals Player conceptualizations of creativity in digital entertainment games

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 1226-1247
Author(s):  
Johanna Hall ◽  
Ursula Stickler ◽  
Christothea Herodotou ◽  
Ioanna Iacovides
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Art Form ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Digital Entertainment ◽  
Player Experience ◽  
Insight Into

Creativity has been widely studied across various disciplines such as psychology and education from a variety of perspectives and has been argued to provide a range of different benefits such as the development of transferrable skills. However, not much is known about how creativity is conceptualized within digital entertainment games from the perspective of the player. In addition to providing a scoping review of the field, this study aims to address current gaps in the literature by answering the research question: how do players conceptualize creativity within digital entertainment games? Data from 24 semistructured interviews and 14 narrative surveys with regular players of various genres of digital games were analyzed using qualitative methodology. Thematic analysis was performed, resulting in three main categories of conceptualizations: ways of thinking, constructing in games, and games as an art form. By providing an insight into how players view creativity in digital games, this article aims to illuminate this understudied facet of player experience and pave the way for future studies seeking to explore how digital games may promote creativity in those who play them.

scholarly journals KEEPING IT SECRET: MOTHERS’ CONCERNS IN DEALING WITH THE UNDISCLOSED PATERNITY OF THEIR CHILDREN

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Livhuhani Manyatshe ◽  
Mzikazi Nduna
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Ongoing Process ◽  
Interpretive Approach ◽  
Biological Fathers ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Withholding Information

Children who grow up not knowing their biological fathers blame their mothers for being secretive and alienating them from their fathers. Research on undisclosed fathers has not shed light on why mothers would not inform the children of their fathers’ identities. This study, set in South Africa, explored maternal non-disclosure with the specific aim of creating an understanding of women’s motivations for withholding information or not introducing a child to his/her father. The research employed an exploratory qualitative approach and used an interpretive approach to garner from narratives of mothers and guardians their experiences of living with non-disclosure. Eight, one-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted with participants aged 33 to 60. Through thematic analysis, women’s first-hand accounts could be described and the essence of the phenomenon for all the participants collated. The findings suggest a supposition that there were broader challenges for mothers on how to go about the disclosure in terms of what to say to the child, and at what age it would be appropriate to start discussing the father. The fleeting discussions that did at times occur around the father indicate that disclosure is not a static event, but rather a fluid and an ongoing process. Based on the findings of our research this article provides insight into supportive strategies that may be devised to aid mothers who wish to disclose

scholarly journals Problems and Perspectives of Croatian Cinema

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-124
Author(s):  
Dario Dunatov ◽  
Marija Lončar ◽  
Zorana Šiljug Vučica
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Nation State ◽  
National Cinema ◽  
Social Trends ◽  
International Visibility ◽  
World Cinema ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
International Festival

Contemporary social trends such as globalization and technological develop- ment affect national cinema as well as world cinema in general. Discussions about national cinema should therefore be placed within the context of the nation-state itself and transnationally. The continuity of fi lm industry in Croatia exists from the very beginnings of the fi lm, but it as a product of the cinema that is closely related to social, political and economic circumstances which had multiple implications on its development. The aim of the paper was to examine the features of Croatian national cinema as well as the aspects of its affi rmation and reception, which ultimately enabled understanding of the developmental and integrative factors of Croatian cinema. Insight into the developmental and integrative factors of Croatian cinema presents a wider picture of the problems and perspectives of Croatian national cinema today. The qualitative approach was used in the research and semistructured interviews were conducted with interviewees closely related to film and film production. The analysis shows diffi culties in developing a specifi c style and achieving greater international visibility. An important moment was the establishment of Croatian Audiovisual Centre which devised a plan for Croatian national cinema and brought fi nancial independence. This consequently led to the rise of investments and quality of fi lms and even to international festival visibility of Croatian cinema. At the beginning of the 21st century Croatian fi lm industry developed infrastructure, provided support for young fi lmmakers and created the preconditions for quality and innovative fi lm titles.

Patterns and Dynamics of Sexual Violence among Married Adolescents in Zimbabwe

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria B Thupayagale-Tshweneagae ◽  
Kesiwe Phuthi ◽  
Olabisi Fatimo Ibitoye
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Forced Marriage ◽  
Sexual Control ◽  
Depth Interviews

Getting married in adolescence is common in most parts of Africa. It has in many cases salient direct links with sexual violence among adolescents. Sexual violence and the vulnerabilities of adolescents have been reported in literature. However, the patterns and dynamics of sexual violence among married adolescents are not known or have not been fully studied. The purpose of this study was to explore the patterns and dynamics of sexual violence among married adolescents. A qualitative approach using in-depth interviews was used in the study. A total of 15 married adolescents were recruited through purposive snowball sampling in one rural district of Zimbabwe. Braun and Clarke’s six-step thematic analysis framework was used for data analysis. Three major themes emerged, namely sexual control, rape, and forced marriage. Each theme had three sub-themes. The study confirms what has already been reported in the literature that marriage at a young age has a correlation with sexual violence. There is therefore a need to strengthen family education on the effects of early marriages.

scholarly journals Winning the PhD Game: Evocative Playing of Snakes and Ladders

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Dickie
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Approach

The purpose of this paper is to describe a qualitative approach to developing an understanding of the lived experiences of PhD students. Rather than relying on textbook reports and theories about studying a higher degree by research, by allowing the students' voices to be heard, explicit and conscious research can be used to generate appropriate responses to the needs of students as they progress through the PhD process. Thematic analysis focuses on identified themes and patterns of research-learner behaviours.

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