scholarly journals Advancing the Science of Recruitment for Family Caregivers: Focus Group and Delphi Methods (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Hansen ◽  
Amy Petrinec ◽  
Mona Hebeshy ◽  
Denice Sheehan ◽  
Barbara L Drew
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Expert Advice ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Material Development ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Using Data

BACKGROUND Successful recruitment of participants is imperative to a rigorous study, and recruitment challenges are not new to researchers. Many researchers have used social media successfully to recruit study participants. However, challenges remain for effective online social media recruitment for some populations. OBJECTIVE Using a multistep approach that included a focus group and Delphi method, researchers performed this study to gain expert advice regarding material development for social media recruitment and to test the recruitment material with the target population. METHODS In the first phase, we conducted a focus group with 5 social media experts to identify critical elements for effective social media recruitment material. Utilizing the Delphi method with 5 family caregivers, we conducted the second phase to reach consensus regarding effective recruitment videos. RESULTS Phase I utilized a focus group that resulted in identification of three barriers related to social media recruitment, including lack of staff and resources, issues with restrictive algorithms, and not standing out in the crowd. Phase II used the Delphi method. At the completion of Delphi Round 1, 5 Delphi participants received a summary of the analysis for feedback and agreement with our summary. Using data and recommendations from Round 1, researchers created two new recruitment videos with additions to improve trustworthiness and transparency, such as the university’s logo. In Round 2 of the Delphi method, consensus regarding the quality and trustworthiness of the recruitment videos reached 100%. CONCLUSIONS One of the primary challenges for family caregiver research is recruitment. Despite the broad adoption of social media marketing approaches, the effectiveness of online recruitment strategies needs further investigation.

scholarly journals Advancing the Science of Recruitment for Family Caregivers: Focus Group and Delphi Methods

JMIR Nursing ◽  
10.2196/13862 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e13862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Hansen ◽  
Amy Petrinec ◽  
Mona Hebeshy ◽  
Denice Sheehan ◽  
Barbara L Drew
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Expert Advice ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Material Development ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Using Data

Background Successful recruitment of participants is imperative to a rigorous study, and recruitment challenges are not new to researchers. Many researchers have used social media successfully to recruit study participants. However, challenges remain for effective online social media recruitment for some populations. Objective Using a multistep approach that included a focus group and Delphi method, researchers performed this study to gain expert advice regarding material development for social media recruitment and to test the recruitment material with the target population. Methods In the first phase, we conducted a focus group with 5 social media experts to identify critical elements for effective social media recruitment material. Utilizing the Delphi method with 5 family caregivers, we conducted the second phase to reach consensus regarding effective recruitment videos. Results Phase I utilized a focus group that resulted in identification of three barriers related to social media recruitment, including lack of staff and resources, issues with restrictive algorithms, and not standing out in the crowd. Phase II used the Delphi method. At the completion of Delphi Round 1, 5 Delphi participants received a summary of the analysis for feedback and agreement with our summary. Using data and recommendations from Round 1, researchers created two new recruitment videos with additions to improve trustworthiness and transparency, such as the university’s logo. In Round 2 of the Delphi method, consensus regarding the quality and trustworthiness of the recruitment videos reached 100%. Conclusions One of the primary challenges for family caregiver research is recruitment. Despite the broad adoption of social media marketing approaches, the effectiveness of online recruitment strategies needs further investigation.

scholarly journals Iterative development of a multiple technology-based physical activity intervention for Latina adolescents: The Chicas Fuertes Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Britta Larsen ◽  
Emily D. Greenstadt ◽  
Brittany L. Olesen ◽  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Job Godino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Latina Adolescents

BACKGROUND Adolescent girls report the lowest levels of physical activity (PA) of any demographic group, with rates especially low for racial/ethnic minority girls. Only 3% of Latina teens meet national PA guidelines, and these habits appear to persist into adulthood. Developing effective interventions to increase PA in Latina teens is necessary for preventing disease and reducing disparities. OBJECTIVE The study objective was to develop a mHealth PA intervention for Latina adolescents using a multi-stage iterative process based on an adaptation of the IDEAS (Integrate, DEsign, Assess, Share) framework. METHODS Development of the intervention was accomplished through three iterations: 1) feedback from a previous web-based pilot study, Niñas Saludables; 2) conducting focus groups with the target population; and, 3) vetting the final materials with a youth advisory board (YAB) comprising Latina adolescents. Based on feedback from participants in the Niñas Saludables study, plans to improve the intervention included incorporating visual social media posts and text messaging, adding a commercial wearable tracker, and revising the existing website to be primarily visual; proposed procedures and material were then refined through focus groups. Participants for focus groups (N=50) were girls age 13-18 who could speak and read in English who were recruited from local high schools and after school programs serving a high proportion of Latinos. Facilitated discussions focused on experience with PA and social media apps, and specific feedback on intervention material prototypes and possible names and logos. Materials were refined based on their feedback, then were beta tested by the YAB. YAB members (N=4) were Latinas age 13-18 who were not regularly active and were recruited via word of mouth and selected through an application process. RESULTS The focus group discussions yielded the following findings: PA preferences included walking, running and group fitness classes, while the least popular activities were running, swimming, and biking. Most participants used some form of social media, with Instagram being the most favored. Participants preferred text messages be sent no more than once a day, be personalized, and be positively worded. Focus group participants preferred an intervention directly targeting Latinas, and social media posts that were brightly colored, included girls of all body types, and provided specific tips and information. Modified intervention materials were generally perceived favorably by the YAB members, who provided suggestions for further refinements including incorporation of some Spanish phrases. CONCLUSIONS Latina teens were generally enthusiastic about an mHealth PA intervention, provided the materials were targeted specifically to them and their preferences. Through multiple iterations of development and feedback with the target population, we gained insight into the needs of Latina teens and joined with industry partners to build a viable final product.

scholarly journals Selfies as expressively authentic identity performance

First Monday ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linh Nguyen ◽  
Kim Barbour
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University

This paper explores whether or not our online social media persona is viewed as authentic. The selfie is a fundamental part of the structure of the online identity for young people in today’s digital world. The relationship between an individual’s self-identity in the physical face-to-face environment was analysed and compared to a carefully constructed, modified virtual representation in a selfie posted on social media platforms. Data was obtained through four focus groups at the University of Adelaide. Two key theoretical frameworks provide a basis for this study: Erving Goffman’s concept of the self as a performance, and Charles Horton Cooley’s concept of the looking glass self. In examining the focus group discussions in light of these two frameworks as well as associated literature, we conclude that the authenticity of the selfie as a way of visualising a social media persona is subjective and dependent on the individual posting a selfie. Ultimately, authenticity involves a degree of subjectivity. It was on this basis that focus group participants argued that selfies could be considered authentic expressions of identity.

scholarly journals CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL MANUAL FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS AFTER A STROKE

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cláudia Fuhrmann ◽  
Carla Cristiane Becker Kottwitz Bierhals ◽  
Naiana Oliveira dos Santos ◽  
Diani de Oliveira Machado ◽  
Fernanda Peixoto Cordova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Specialist Nurses ◽  
Face Validation

ABSTRACT Objective to construct and validate an educational manual for family caregivers of older adult dependent on care after a stroke. Method a methodological study with four stages: focus group with five family caregivers, to identify doubts and difficulties regarding home care for older adults with stroke; preparation of the manual by six researchers; content validation by 18 specialist nurses, and face validation by 12 family caregivers. For data analysis, thematic analysis was performed, the Content Validity Index (CVI) was calculated, and the consensus of the target population was verified. Results from the focus group, the experiences and challenges faced by the caregivers in caring for aged family members with a stroke were identified, which supported the elaboration of an educative manual, in the second stage. In the expert consensus, a global CVI of 0.97 was obtained and, in face validation, a consensus of 95.51% by the target population. Conclusion an educational manual for family caregivers of older adults after a stroke was built, which was validated in terms of content and appearance. In view of this, it can be used as complementary material to the guidelines of the professionals, enabling improvement of the care provided by family members to the older adult dependent on care after a stroke.

scholarly journals Using Data Mining Techniques to Analyze the Customers Reaction towards Social Media Advertisements

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1139-1143
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Support Vector Machine ◽  
Nearest Neighbors ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Classification Algorithms ◽  
Bayes Classifier ◽  
K Nearest Neighbors ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Using Data

As social media is in boom, it is becoming very easier for customers to share their views and comments and express their feelings regarding any products which are present in online social media. . If these data can be analyzed efficiently different suggestions can be provided to the company regarding to improvise their products sale. It becomes easier for the company to understand the customer’s reaction after seeing the advertisements of the products posted on social media. This research focuses on analyzing the sentiments of customers based on the comments and reviews of products available in Facebook. Sentimental Analysis is performed to analyze the customer comments as positive, negative and neutral and later they are labeled as 0 or 1. After the labeling process, a comparative analysis is performed using different classification algorithms. The classification algorithms used are K Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Naïve Bayes Classifier. The classification algorithm with the highest accuracy is identified to predict the sales of online products

scholarly journals Systematic Review on the Suspicious Profiles Detection on Online Social Media Data

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 644-652
Author(s):  
Asha Asha ◽  
Dr. Balkishan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Data Mining ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Social Media Data ◽  
Data Mining Techniques ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Media Data ◽  
Mining Tools

Escalating crimes on digital facet alarms the law enforcement bodies to keep a gaze on online activities which involve massive amount of data. This will raise a need to detect suspicious activities on online available social media data by optimizing investigations using data mining tools. This paper intends to throw some light on the data mining techniques which are designed and developed for closely examining social media data for suspicious activities and profiles in different domains. Additionally, this study will categorize the techniques under various groups highlighting their important features, challenges and application realm.

Impact of Online Social Media on Consumer Decision Making: A Study in Dehradun

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 379-381
Author(s):  
Dr. Aruna Kumar Mishra ◽  
◽  
Narendra Kumar Narendra Kumar ◽  
Abhishek Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Consumer Decision ◽  
Online Social Media

DERADICALISATION IDEAS IN SOCIAL MEDIA THROUGH THE RELIGIOUS-MULTICULTURAL THERAPY APPROACH TO THE DA'WAH CULTURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Anwar Hafidzi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Real World ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Therapy Approach ◽  
The Real ◽  
Multicultural Therapy ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Library Research

This research begins with an understanding of the endemic radicalism of society, not only of the real world, but also of various online social media. This study showed that the avoidance of online radicalism can be stopped as soon as possible by accusing those influenced by the radical radicality of a secular religious approach. The methods used must be assisted in order to achieve balanced understanding (wasathiyah) under the different environmental conditions of the culture through recognizing the meaning of religion. The research tool used is primarily library work and the journal writings by Abu Rokhmad, a terrorist and radicalise specialist. The results of this study are that an approach that supports inclusive ism will avoid the awareness of radicalization through a heart-to-heart approach. This study also shows that radical actors will never cease to argue dramatically until they are able to grasp different views from Islamic law, culture, and families.Keywords: radicalism, deradicalization, multiculturalism, culture, religion, moderate.Penelitian ini berawal dari paham radikalisme yang telah mewabah di masyarakat, bukan hanya di dunia nyata, bahkan sudah menyusup di berbagai media sosial online. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa cara menangkal radikalisme online dapat dilakukan pencegahan sedini mungkin melalui pendekatan konseling religius multikultural terhadap mereka yang terkena paham radikal radikal. Diantara teknik yang digunakan adalah melalui pemahaman tentang konsep agama juga perlu digalakkan agar memunculkan pemahaman yang moderat (wasathiyah) diberbagai keadaan lingkungan masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah library research dengan sumber utama adalah karya dan jurnal karya Abu Rokhmad seorang pakar dalam masalah terorisme dan radikalisme. Temuan penelitian ini adalah paham radikalisasi itu dapat dihentikan dengan pendekatan hati ke hati dengan mengedepankan budaya yang multikultural. Kajian ini juga membuktikan bahwa pelaku paham radikal tidak akan pernah berhenti memberikan argumen radikal kecuali mampu memahami perbedaan pendapat yang bersumber dari syariat Islam, lingkungan sosial, dan keluarga.Kata kunci: radikalisme, deradikalisasi, multikultural, budaya, agama, moderat.

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