scholarly journals Analysis of the Resilience Process Experienced by People Living with Visual Impairment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
In Ok Sim
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Resilience Process

There is a lack of research based on in-depth theoretical and scientific knowledge to understand the visually impaired, and there has been little effort in the application of strategies for early intervention to minimize risk these people might encounter during development.. This study used semi-structured interviews from eight persons with visual impairments who had various experiences with resiliency. Three resilience processes based on life experiences were identified: 1) Experience and Adaptation: “self-awareness of disability” and “adaptation disability and the environment”; 2) Facing the Circumstances: “the exposure to concealment and abuse,” “the suppression of potential,” “denial and abandonment by family,” “poverty and disability,” “exchange and self-regulation,” and “social integration” themes; and 3) the Positive Reinforcement: “self-disclosure and jump-starting life,” “maintenance of a positive thinking,” and “socioeconomic independence.” These findings expand the understanding of the factors common to the resilience process experienced by individuals with visual impairment and highlight the importance of psychological support, family, education, and social support.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Coping Process among Visually Impaired Individuals, Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2819
Author(s):  
In Ok Sim
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Coping Process ◽  
Coping Processes

There is a lack of research based on in-depth theoretical and scientific knowledge to understand the visually impaired, and there has been little effort in the application of strategies for early intervention to minimize the risk these people might encounter during development. This study used semi-structured interviews from eight persons with visual impairments who had various experiences of coping process. Three coping processes based on life experiences were identified: (1) self-awareness and adaptation process: “self-awareness of disability” and “adaptation to disability and the environment”; (2) facing the circumstance process: “the exposure to concealment and abuse,” “the suppression of potential,” “denial and abandonment by family,” “poverty and disability,” “expansion of thinking,” and “opportunities of special participation”; and (3) the positive reinforcement process: “self-disclosure and jump-starting life,” “maintain satisfaction and achievement,” and “socioeconomic independence.” These findings expand the understanding of the factors common to the coping process experienced by individuals with visual impairment and highlight the importance of psychological support, family, education, and social support.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of Individual Differences in Wellbeing for Highly Sensitive Individuals

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Becky Black ◽  
Margaret L. Kern
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Lay Conceptions ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Cultures explicitly and implicitly create and reinforce social norms and expectations, which impact upon how individuals make sense of and experience their place within that culture. Substantial differences in research findings across a range of behavioral and cognitive indices can be seen between what have been called ‘Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD)’ societies, and non-WEIRD cultures. Indeed, lay conceptions and social norms around wellbeing tend to emphasize social outgoingness and high-arousal positive emotions, with introversion and negative emotion looked down upon or even pathologized. However, this extravert-centric conception of wellbeing does not fit many individuals who live within WEIRD societies, and studies find that this mismatch can have detrimental effects on their wellbeing. There is a need to better understand how happiness is created and experienced by the large number of people for whom wellbeing manifests in alternative ways. This study investigated one such manifestation – the personality trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) – qualitatively investigating how sensitive individuals experience and cultivate wellbeing within a WEIRD society. Twelve adults participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings suggest that highly sensitive individuals perceive that wellbeing arises from harmony across multiple dimensions. Interviewees emphasized the value of low-intensity positive emotion, self-awareness, self-acceptance, positive social relationships balanced by times of solitude, connecting with nature, contemplative practices, emotional self-regulation, practicing self-compassion, having a sense of meaning, and hope/optimism. Barriers of wellbeing included physical health issues and challenges with saying no to others. This study provides a richer idiographic representation of SPS wellbeing, highlighting diverse pathways which can lead to wellbeing for individuals for whom wellbeing manifests in ways that contradict the broader social narratives in which they reside.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Therapeutic Intervention in Suicide Crisis Counseling in Experienced Korean Counselors: A Concept Mapping Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
AeShil Park ◽  
Dongil Kim ◽  
HyeYun Gladys Shin
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Crisis Counseling ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Counseling Interventions

Within Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations, South Korea has the highest suicide rate for which immediate prevention measures are sought including effective therapeutic counseling interventions. As such, the present study explored and examined experienced South Korean counselors' perception of therapeutic interventions for the prevention or delaying of completed suicide, using concept mapping methodology. The semi-structured interviews were provided to 15 study participants of experienced counselors having a minimum of 5 years of professional counseling career and at least 10 suicide crisis counseling sessions. A total of 77 statements were extracted with 8 major clusters: “Securing Safety,” “Active Advocacy for Client,” “Coping Skills Training,” “Conceptualization of Suicide Crisis,” “Emotional Identification and Validation,” “Empowerment,” “Counselor Self-Disclosure,” “Counselor Self-Awareness and Regulation.” From the results, the present study described unique findings in Korean counselors' perceptions of suicide crisis therapeutic intervention. Study limitations and future implications are further discussed.

scholarly journals Assessment of the life experiences of visually impaired adults in the Empangeni region of Kwazulu

Curationis ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. M. Zungu
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews

The purpose of the study was to assess how visual impairment influenced the experiences of daily living of blind adults in a rural community in KwaZulu, Information was elicited through semi-structured interviews with 16 people (eight men and eight women) between the ages of 21 and 55 years who had been visually impaired from one to more than 20 years. Such visual impairment ranged from inability to perform some of the activities that require the use of eyesight to inability to see at all.

Motivation Across the Language-learning Career: A Double Case Study

Relay Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 374-384
Author(s):  
Henry Foster
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Possible Selves ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Contextual Influences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Interpretive Analysis ◽  
Trends Over Time

Motivation is a dynamic variable that changes temporally and in response to a myriad of factors internal and external to the learner. Qualitative, self-narrative data can provide insight into learner motivation and the contextual influences that act upon it. The present study investigates the motivational trends over time of two EFL learners, with a focus on the roles of possible selves. Data derived from language learning histories and semi-structured interviews was subjected to thematic and interpretive analysis. Findings indicate the importance to learner motivation of factors beyond the classroom and the teacher’s reach, emphasizing the need to foster learner autonomy, self-regulation and self-awareness.

scholarly journals A Narrative Inquiry of an Indonesian Prospective Teacher’s Teaching Experiences: Probing Language Teaching Awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 2114-2131
Author(s):  
Zehan Agustia Ainussamsi ◽  
Arini Nurul Hidayati ◽  
Dede Pertamana ◽  
Fuad Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
English Education ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Development Of Language

This narrative inquiry aims at exploring the development of language teaching awareness experienced by a prospective teacher during teaching practicum. In this respect, the study provided insight for student-teachers to have a better understanding of their language teaching practice under certain kinds of circumstances. The participant of this study was a student-teacher majoring in English Education Department at Siliwangi University, Indonesia. She had already conducted a teaching practice in one junior high school in Tasikmalaya, West Java, within 2 months of teaching. The collected data from personal diaries written during the period of teaching, semi-structured interviews, and open-ended questionnaires were being processed qualitatively. The findings reported four primary themes emerging throughout the scrutiny of the development in language teaching awareness, namely (1) the dynamic feeling towards the language teaching practice, (2) the adaptability towards the language teaching activities in certain kinds of circumstance, (3) the ability to adjust with diverse teaching circumstances, (4) realization of the pedagogical implication of teaching beliefs and practices. Briefly stated, language teaching awareness explored through self-awareness can promote self-reflection, self-regulation, and self-evaluation.   

scholarly journals Integrating Mindfulness and Connection Practices into Preservice Teacher Education Results in Durable Automatic Race Bias Reductions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew James Hirshberg ◽  
Lisa Flook ◽  
Robert Enright ◽  
Richard J Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Preservice Teacher ◽  
Preservice Teacher Education ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
White Child ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Race Bias ◽  
Race Preference

AbstractAutomatic race bias, the tendency to more quickly associate positive attributes with White compared to Black faces, reflects enculturation processes linked to inequitable teaching behaviors. In sample of undergraduate preservice teachers (N = 88), we examined whether a novel mindfulness and connection practice intervention partially integrated into undergraduate teacher education would result in reduced automatic race bias favoring White faces. Without including explicit anti-bias content, random assignment to the intervention predicted significantly reduced race preference for White child faces immediately after the intervention. These significant reductions persisted at the 6-month follow-up – the most durable adult reductions in automatic race bias reported to date outside of children. Data from semi-structured interviews indicated that the intervention enhanced self-awareness and self-regulation while reducing automatic responding. These qualities are instrumental to adaptive teaching and putative mechanisms for reducing automatic race bias. The potential value of integrating mindfulness and connection practices into undergraduate preservice teacher education is discussed.

EFFECTS OF SELF-AWARENESS ON SELF-DISCLOSURE

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
LOUIS R. KALIN
Keyword(s):  
Self Awareness ◽  
Self Disclosure

Mentalizing Imagery Therapy mobile application for family dementia caregivers: feasibility and effects on mood and caregiving

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Sikder ◽  
Francis Yang ◽  
Rhiana Schafer ◽  
Glenna A. Dowling ◽  
Lara Traeger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Depression Symptom ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physical Strain ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
Loved One ◽  
People With Dementia

Objectives: Due to psychological and physical strain, family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are at high risk for depression and stress related disorders. We investigated the feasibility of a mobile application (App) intervention delivering Mentalizing Imagery Therapy (MIT), which incorporates guided imagery and mindfulness, to facilitate self-regulation and increase perspective on the mental life of self and others. Method: A 4-week pilot trial of an MIT App for family caregivers of people with dementia was conducted to assess feasibility of use, mood and depression symptom benefit, and relationship changes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at the study’s conclusion to characterize participants’ perceived benefits. Results: 80% of 21 consented participants downloaded the App, utilized it at least once, and were further analyzed. Of these participants, average usage of audio recordings was 14 ± 10 (SD) days out of 28 possible, and 29 ± 28 individual sessions. Acute improvement in mood from before to after completion of exercises was uniformly observed (p < .001), and after four weeks there was a significant increase in positive affect and a reduction in negative affect. Participants with severe levels of depression (n=3) at baseline exhibited an improvement in symptoms at 4 weeks averaging 30% (p < .05). Semi-structured interviews revealed an increase in the ability to remain “centered" despite caregiving challenges, take the perspective of the loved one, and positively reframe the caregiver experience.Conclusion: App delivery of MIT is feasible for family dementia caregivers. Results showed moderate to high usage of the app for a majority of the users, and promising improvements in mood and depression. These data provide justification for larger, controlled trials.

Chutes, Not Ladders

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-130
Author(s):  
Pavithra Nagarajan
Keyword(s):  
School Success ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Single Sex ◽  
Black Bodies ◽  
Boys Of Color ◽  
And Control

This article explores how a single-sex school for boys of color intentionally and unintentionally (re)defines masculinity through rules and rituals. The school’s mission posits that boys become men through developing three skills: selfregulation, self-awareness, and self-reflection. Drawing from qualitative research data, I examine how disciplinary practices prioritize boys’ ability to control their bodies and image, or “self-regulate.” When boys fail to self-regulate, they enter the punitive system. School staff describe self-regulation as integral to out-of-school success, but these practices may inadvertently reproduce negative labeling and control of black bodies. This article argues for school cultural practices that affirm, rather than deny, the benefits of boyhood.

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