Extraordinary Experiences of the Bereaved and Adaptive Outcomes of Grief

2005 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie S. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
Causal Network ◽  
Grief Work ◽  
Extraordinary Experiences ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Case Data

A multiple case questionnaire/interview study was used to investigate Extraordinary Experiences (EEs) reported by bereaved individuals. Its purpose was to describe the grief processes of 12 bereaved individuals who had reported EEs. Content analysis consisted of a series of individual case data displays and causal networks from which an overall causal network that described participants' grief processes was derived. Despite some ongoing grief work and complicated grief patterns, 11 participants had reached an adaptive grief outcome. For these individuals, EEs played specific roles and fulfilled specific needs within and outside of the context of bereavement. EEs also facilitated the assimilation/accommodation of death by reinforcing participants' “personal mythologies” regarding death and an after-life. The findings of this study support the emerging model of grief that posits that maintaining continuing bonds with the deceased can be adaptive. They also support the assertion that spiritual and/or religious belief systems are associated with adaptive outcomes of grief.

scholarly journals Examining Cross-Industry Collaboration in Sharing Economy Based On Social Exchange and Social Network Theories

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Cheng-Wen Lee ◽  
Hao-Yuan Yu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Cost

Information technology and advanced online environments have reduced the cost of these exchange activities and triggered the emergence of the sharing economy. Con-sequently, public attitude toward the sharing economy has gradually shifted from re-luctance to acceptance. Moreover, the sharing economy has revolutionized the busi-ness models and viewpoints of conventional industries, and sharing service providers have gradually shifted from an independent to a collaborative stance, thereby affect-ing conventional economies. This study interprets the phenomenon of cross-industry collaboration in the sharing economy through social exchange and social network the-ories. A multiple-case research framework is used to examine tourism and service in-dustries. Secondary data of service providers and users on sharing platforms are ana-lyzed using content analysis, supplemented with a content analysis of the interview data of three hotel executives. The varying phenomena of the conventional and shar-ing economies on social exchange and social network were compared. Finally, this paper proposes conclusions and practical recommendations according to the analytical results. JEL classification numbers: D85, M31, L14. Keywords: Cross-Industry Collaboration, Sharing Economy, Social Exchange, Social Network.

The Last Glance: How Aesthetic Observation of Corpses Facilitates Detachment in Grief Work

2020 ◽  
pp. 105413732093359
Author(s):  
Ines Testoni ◽  
Alessia Zielo ◽  
Chiara Schiavo ◽  
Erika Iacona
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Grief Work ◽  
Conspiracy Of Silence ◽  
New Form

Following a ritual perspective, the paper identifies a new form of ritual concerning the corpse, which could facilitate separation and allow the living to look at the deceased without disgust. In order to explore the effect of thanato-aesthetic interventions, the experience of the last glance of the bereaved at their deceased loved ones was analyzed. Twenty interviews were performed in three morgues, and thematic analysis was utilized. The aim was to illustrate how post-mortem grief may be affected by aesthetic manipulation of the corpse and ways in which the bereaved relocate their beloveds. The fundamental hypothesis is that the facilitation of concrete contact with the corpse may assist mourners to detach from the deceased. From the qualitative analysis, three areas of meaning prevalence emerged: Kübler-Ross phases of grief work and the conspiracy of silence; immortality and continuing bonds; and the effects of thanato-aesthetic interventions.

scholarly journals Using Social Media to Understand and Guide the Treatment of Racist Ideology

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49
Author(s):  
Karen R. Kaiser ◽  
Dierich M. Kaiser ◽  
Ryan M. Kaiser ◽  
Arianna M. Rackham
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Media Violence ◽  
Anti Semitism ◽  
Descriptive Account ◽  
Racist Ideology ◽  
American Society ◽  
Insight Into

Social media, including sites such as Face Book, Twitter and Instagram, provides a platform for racist ideology, making this dysfunction of American society more evident.  Social media can provide insight into the world of the racist – individuals who cling to their tribal identities, irrationally rejecting those who they perceive as different.  Studying social media may provide insight into processes that can assist in healing American society of its segregationist views – a way toward healing the racist.The purpose of this paper is to analyze social media posts to better understand racism, its causality, and to develop initial steps for addressing racist ideology.  A qualitative review consisting of content analysis of 600 American Face Book posts was completed to reveal patterns in cognition, problem solving, personality structures, belief systems, and coping styles.  The content analysis consists of both a descriptive account of the data and an interpretive analysis. Keywords:  Racism, social media, violence, social conditioning, sexism, ageism, anti-Semitism, able-bodyism, heterosexism, paranoia, Christianity, Cluster B Personality Traits, clandestine.

scholarly journals Making decisions after floods: a consistency check of drivers across multiple flood types 

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Azibo Balgah ◽  
Salliana Ateh Fondo ◽  
Theobald Mue Nji
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Flood Hazards ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Space And Time ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods Framework ◽  
Multiple Case

Bourgeoning flood hazards inflict significant negative effects on the welfare of households, particularly in developing countries. Rapid growth in scholarship on impacts and flood coping strategies from developing countries is therefore a justified consequence. However, identifying the determinants of coping decisions across space and time has so far attracted little attention, in spite of their policy implications. Current efforts have been largely limited to Isolated, individual case study floods of little relevance for broad–based policy prescription. This study examines the drivers for coping decisions, using predominantly quantitative data from 106 direct flash and riverine flood victims from six flood-affected communities in Cameroon. The capital portfolios of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework were appropriated to categorize and identify key drivers for coping decisions. Descriptive analysis reveals that almost 70 percent of all flood victims predominantly adopted community–embedded, informal coping strategies, much in line with contemporary trends in the literature. Logistic regression analyses revealed that access to social, human, natural and physical capitals were consistent drivers of coping decisions, irrespective of flood type. Significant relationships were however observed only for flash floods (p=0.05). The results are strongly relevant, as the tested variables explained over 75 percent of the variance in the entire sample. The findings lead us to contend that policy is better informed by analyzing consistencies in drivers for flood coping decisions across space and time, especially if multiple case studies are modeled using similar methodologies. Further research is however necessary to ground this contention.

scholarly journals Performer, Reporter, and Marketer: Three Different Local Parliament Faces on Social Media

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Zailani Surya Marpaung ◽  
Anang Dwi Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Participatory Institutions ◽  
Democratic Practices ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Indonesian local parliaments have an image as a corrupt, closed, outdated, and unreachable institution in the public’s eyes. However, the parliaments have never tried to more actively developing policies which encourage active community participation. The recent adoption of social media by local parliaments seems to be a sign of the parliament’s willingness to encourage greater community contributions. However, little can be understood about the implications of these activities. Moreover, whether social media contributes significantly to community participation in local parliaments. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of social media by local parliaments. This study employed qualitative multiple case studies by conducting a content analysis on Facebook and Twitter in four local parliaments. This study found three faces of local parliaments on social media which are performers, reporters, and marketers. In general, there has been a willingness of local parliaments to become more transparent and participatory institutions. Nevertheless, the massive adoption of social media to promote more participatory democratic practices was conducted half-heartedly by the local parliaments. Practically, if local parliaments want to use social media to enchance their image, they must publish content that promotes openness such as online assembly and educative information.

Multiple Case Studies About Robotics in Compulsory Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 100-129
Author(s):  
Maria José Loureiro ◽  
Cecília Vieira Guerra ◽  
Isabel Cabrita ◽  
Filipe T. Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Qualitative Case Studies ◽  
Tangible Programming ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies

Programming is fundamental to the development of computational thinking, one of the essential skills for the 21st century. Tangible programming can be a powerful ally of this process from an early age, especially if it supports STEM tasks areas and inclusion. These are the pillars of the TangIn project, under which four qualitative case studies were developed with the aim of to evaluate the lesson plans designed within the scope of the project and the potential of its implementation for the development of the mentioned dimensions. The statistical and content analysis which the questionnaires applied to 43 teachers from Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, and Latvia were submitted to conclude that students were always very committed and motivated during activities and developed specific and transversal skills related to STEM, including the ability to program and value colleagues, what contributed to its inclusion, regardless of sex and socio-economic conditions.

Trends in sports analytics for event management: A content analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Subhasis Sen ◽  
K. Rajagopal
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Event Management ◽  
Sports Analytics ◽  
Sporting Event ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Ticket Prices ◽  
A Site

This is a conceptual paper which explores recent trends in sports analytics for event management and the influence thereof on viewership, sponsorship and athletic performance. The content analysis here entails multiple case studies on sporting events; recommended practices for organising sporting events are highlighted using a site-ordered effects matrix. Analysis yields unprecedented outcomes related to sporting event ticket prices (relevant especially to fans and organisers), willingness of athletes to participate in mega events, technologies to be used to effectively reach out to passionate fans, and innovative practices to build a sound infrastructure involving sponsors, athletes and authorities.

A Model of Compulsive Buying: Dysfunctional Beliefs and Self-Regulation of Compulsive Buyers

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1611-1624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Hee Sohn ◽  
Yun-Jung Choi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Compulsive Buying ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Dysfunctional Beliefs ◽  
Screening Questionnaire ◽  
Buying Behaviors ◽  
Depth Interviews

In this study, we applied a qualitative approach in order to examine the beliefs of compulsive buyers and decipher the processes of compulsive buying. Participants were recruited via online postings, were classified as compulsive buyers using a screening questionnaire, and were asked to complete individual in-depth interviews. Content analysis was performed in order to identify participants' concepts and subconcepts regarding compulsive buying. To develop a model of compulsive buying we identified 21 subconcepts, which were synthesized into 6 concepts: deprivation, stimulation, response, compulsive spending, dysfunctional beliefs, and self-regulation. The results indicate that belief systems and self-regulation processes affect compulsive buying behaviors.

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