scholarly journals Chase out or unfortunate coping strategy? Analysis of urban settlement of the homeless addicts at public parks

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 020-026
Author(s):  
Asiama Aikins Amoako ◽  
Lam Ka Wang Kelvin ◽  
Zhong Hua
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Strategy Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medical Disorders ◽  
Negative Coping ◽  
Depth Interviews

Extant studies have labelled persons-with-addiction and the homeless as ‘invaders’ of public parks, aggressive/violent with psychiatric and medical disorders, a burden to the society, and transmitters of most deadly airborne or chronic diseases. Literature subtly discuses that such people must be chased out of the public. Yet, such studies have not concurrently analyzed from the viewpoint of urban parks users, the persons-with-addiction and the homeless people what needs to be done to improve the situation. Therefore, the study aims to explore whether problematic communities and subcultural factors make the disadvantaged resort to negative copping strategies when their legal means are blocked: how the other park users respond to the homeless drug addicts’ hardship: and the possible suggestions from all the park users. This is done with reference to social disorganization and Sub-culture theory, and through ethnographic research approach (8 months field observation) and in-depth-interviews with 27 participants. Our study found that persons-with-addiction and the homeless are not always aggressive/violent/harmful as they have been labelled. But only disadvantaged individuals who desire to emulate the ideals and ambitions of the middle class but lack resources to achieve such success. Being overwhelmed with such frustrations from their dilemmas, they consider themselves ‘double-failures’ and retreat into drug addiction and find abode in the public spaces. We therefore conclude that persons with addiction and the homeless people are not always violent and criminal persons who are to be chased out of public parks. But only disadvantaged individuals who need help for choosing a negative coping strategy.

scholarly journals Direct Labour as A Procurement Route for Infrastructure Delivery within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 293-312
Author(s):  
Dickson Osei-Asibey
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
The Reformation ◽  
Procurement Method ◽  
District Assemblies ◽  
Depth Interviews

Direct Labour procurement method has been identified as one of several procurement route alternatives used for the delivery of construction projects. This study assessed Direct Labour as a procurement route for the delivery of infrastructure within the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana. A qualitative research approach was employed using in-depth interviews conducted with ten (10) professionals who were purposively sampled from the Works Departments of the Kumasi, Accra and Tema Metropolitan Assemblies in Ghana. The qualitative data was then analysed using content analysis. Direct Labour has been revealed by this study as an effective procurement method which can be employed by the MMDAs in Ghana for the delivery of public infrastructure. The findings of the study also indicate that, the benefits of the Direct Labour procurement route include the elimination of profits to contractors and its idealness for the execution of emergency works. However, Direct Labour as a form of procurement is not used on new MMDA construction projects because the Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) of Ghana as Amended in 2016, does not clearly stipulate its usage on new projects. Direct Labour procurement is used within the MMDAs mainly for maintenance works on public projects. The findings of the study would prove useful for policy re-evaluation, especially regarding the reformation of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended in 2016 to include Direct Labour as one of the procurement routes for the delivery of infrastructure. This would enable the MMDAs to adopt it not only for maintenance works, but also for the execution of new infrastructural projects in order to benefit from its numerous advantages.

HOW STIGMA FROM THE PUBLIC AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS AFFECTS SELF-PERCEPTION IN PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN HONG KONG: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 3-25
Author(s):  
STEPHEN KA FAI MANN ◽  
BONNIE BO WAH CHONG
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
The Public ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Negative Coping ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to explore the interrelationship between different types of stigma experienced by people with mental illness. A multiple case studies approach was adopted, and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ten Chinese with mental illness in Hong Kong. Thematic analysis of the data revealed that the respondents were stigmatized by the public, their significant others, and themselves. Results suggested that stigma from the public and significant others might have remarkable association with self-stigma among the respondents. Moreover, self-stigma might reinforce the sense of powerlessness and the adoption of negative coping strategies. A self-disruptive vicious cycle of stigma of people with mental illness is proposed and discussed.

scholarly journals MANAJEMEN KAMPANYE PUBLIC RELATIONS DALAM SOSIALISASI PROGRAM TANGGAP COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saifulloh ◽  
Muhammad Fikri Lazuardi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Port Area ◽  
Comprehensive Manner ◽  
Public Relations Campaign ◽  
Depth Interviews

This research focuses on the activities of the PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok Public Relations Campaign on Covid-19 Response in the Tanjung Priok Port Area. The purpose of this study was to determine the planning of the Covid-19 Response Campaign carried out by the Public Relations of PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok and what media were used in the campaign process. The theory used in this research is the 4 Steps Of Public Relations from Cutlip and also the concept of 10 Stages Of Campaign Planning. The research approach uses descriptive qualitative with a constructivist paradigm. Data collection in this study was carried out by means of observation and in-depth interviews with informants who were involved in the process of implementing the Covid-19 Response Campaign with the object of PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok. The results of research from the Covid-19 Response Campaign carried out several stages in a comprehensive manner by forming a Covid Management Team together with the K3L and HR divisions. Considering the situation during the pandemic which limited activities outside the home, the Covid-19 Response Campaign was carried out by utilizing digital media such as Websites, Social Media, and the company's main internal channel, namely E-Office.

scholarly journals NARAPIDANA NARKOTIKA DI LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN UMUM Studi Terhadap Tiga Narapidana Kategori Bandar dan Pengedar di Lapas Kelas IIA Pekanbaru

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Riky Novarizal
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Comprehensive Treatment ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Prison Inmates ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Method

In accordance with the concept of the penal system aims to make inmates as good citizens and responsible in order to return the society and protect the public against the possibility of repeated criminal acts by inmates, as well as the application of the values contained in Pancasila. Under the terms of Act No. 12 of 1995 on Corrections, in particular Article 14 on the rights of prisoners, is the basis that prisoners must be treated humanely in an integrated development system. see how prison officials treat inmates Pekanbaru Class IIA narcotic in the development concept, the condition of the number of inmates in the prisons of narcotics cases dominate Class IIA Pekanbaru either with the category of airports and drug dealers that there needs to be more comprehensive treatment and sustainable. In the researchers used a descriptive method by conducting qualitative research approach, the primary data source is derived from narcotics informant prisoners who are undergoing criminal mass in prisons Class IIA Pekanbaru, to collect data using observation, library research, and in-depth interviews. The method used in empirically includes several things: a research approach data collection techniques and data analysis techniques. Results of the study researchers found the Treatment of Prisoners of narcotics by category airports and dealers be treated the same as inmates cases other crimes both in placement and other treatments, but do differ in health care where current inmates category airports and dealers are experiencing a reaction sakau or hooked in Class IIA Pekanbaru prison which is a common prison. Inmates narcotics by category airports and dealers aware of any specific rules on the treatment of prisoners of narcotic high risk although not implemented in prisons general Pekanbaru Riau, so therefore the behavior of inmates narcotic categories of airports and dealers do agreements informally with officers prisons Class IIA Pekanbaru in addressing compliance their needs .

Compressed Identity

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 13-35
Author(s):  
H. Şule Albayrak
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
The Self ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
The Public ◽  
Economic Issues ◽  
Turkish State ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Depth Interviews

For decades the authoritarian secularist policies of the Turkish state, by imposing a headscarf ban at universities and in the civil service, excluded practising Muslim women from the public sphere until the reforms following 2010. However, Muslim women had continued to seek ways to increase their knowledge and improve their intellectual levels, not only as individuals, but also by establishing civil associations. As a result, a group of intellectual women has emerged who are not only educated in political, social, and economic issues, but who are also determined to attain their socio-economic and political rights. Those new actors in the Turkish public sphere are, however, concerned with being labeled as either “feminist,” “fundamentalist” or “Islamist.” This article therefore analyzes the distance between the self-identifications of intellectual Muslim women and certain classifications imposed on them. Semi-structured in-depth interviews with thirteen Turkish intellectual Muslim women were carried out which reveal that they reject and critique overly facile labels due to their negative connotations while offering more complex insights into their perspectives on Muslim women, authority, and identity.

Young Adults’ Contextualization of Environmental and Sustainability Issues: A Critical Issue for Environmental Education Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony KOLA-OLUSANYA
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

As soon as decision makers are expected to make differences towards sustainable future, young adults’ ability to make informed and sound decisions is considered essential towards securing our planet. This study provides an insight into young adults’ knowledge of key environment and sustainability issues. To answer the key research questions, data were obtained using a qualitative phenomenographic research approach and collected through 18 face-to-face in-depth interviews with research participants. The findings of this study suggest that young adults lived experiences that play a huge role in their level of awareness of topical environmental and sustainability issues critical to humanity’s future on earth. 

DINAMIKA PSIKOLOGIS PADA MANTAN PECANDU NAPZA YANG SEDANG MENJALANI PROGRAM SUBSTITUSI ORAL METADON (STUDI KASUS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wina Lova Riza
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Psychological Dynamics ◽  
Depth Interviews

 This study aims to determine the psychological dynamics of former drug addicts, starting from drug abuse until they become addicted, deciding to stop using them. This study uses a qualitative approach, the subject or informant is determined using a non-probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling type based on predetermined criteria, which involves one informant, namely a male (F) aged 42 years. Data collection methods used in this study are in-depth interviews (in depth interviews), where researchers will interview informants with semi-structured interviews. In addition, researchers also used observation and psychological tests, which are graphic tests in the form of DAM (Draw a Man) and BAUM (tree drawing) tests, and intelligence tests using WAIS. The data analysis technique used is case study analysis of case / incident patterns. Based on the results of research F became a drug addict because of the learning process, where the enjoyment and lack of parental supervision is a reinforcement to continue using drugs. Generalization of people, places, pleasure makes it difficult for F to stop using drugs.   Keywords: Psychological Dynamics, Drug Addicts. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dinamika psikologis mantan pecandu napza, dimulai dari awal menyalahgunan napza hingga menjadi kecanduan, memutuskan untuk berhenti memakai. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, Subjek atau informan ditentukan dengan menggunakan tehnik sampling non-probability sampling dengan tipe purposive sampling berdasarkan kriteria yang telah ditentukan, yaitu melibatkan satu informan, yaitu laki-laki (F) yang berusia 42 tahun. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan wawancara secara mendalam (in depth interview), dimana peneliti akan menwawancarai informan dengan wawancara semi terstruktur. Selain itu peneliti juga menggunakan observasi serta menggunakan tes-tes psikologi, yaitu tes grafis berupa tes DAM (Draw a Man) dan BAUM (tes menggambar pohon), serta tes inteligensi dengan menggunakan WAIS. Tehnik analisis data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan analisis studi kasus pola kasus/kejadian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian F menjadi pecandu narkoba karena adanya proses belajar, dimana kenikmatan dan kurangnya pengawasan orang tua merupakan reinforcement untuk terus menggunakan napza. Adanya generalisasi terhadap people, place, pleasure menyebabkan F sulit untuk berhenti menggunakan napza. Kata Kunci: Dinamika Psikologis, Mantan Pengguna Napza

Walkability Design for Urban Public Housing Park

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Kamarul Ariff Omar ◽  
Saberi Othman ◽  
Zaharah Mohd Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Public Housing ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
User Perception ◽  
Public Park ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Housing Environment ◽  
International Publishing

The walkability approach is essential to ensure the connectivity among space in the urban area. The design should be appropriate, safety, maximize and capable of reaching every inch of the spaces, just by walking. Good connectivity must allow people to walk freely and accessible in many ways. People have great chances to meet each other or having potential outdoor activities without any challenges. This study aims to measure the user perception of the existing spaces in the urban public housing environment that been covered and uncovered with the walkability linkages. The objectives of this study are to identify the existing pedestrian linkages in the study area; to investigate the user perception of the existing walkability system in the study area, and finally to conclude and provide a better solution for better walkability opportunity among residents to access the public park.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords:outdoor space;  pedestrian linkages; public parks; walkability behavior

From flabby to fit: Restructuring the public broadcasting system in Egypt

2021 ◽  
pp. 174276652110239
Author(s):  
Rasha Allam
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
The Public ◽  
Strategic Vision ◽  
Broadcasting System ◽  
Public Broadcaster ◽  
Service Mission ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Decentralized Model

The Egyptian public broadcaster, newly named the National Media Council (NMC), has been under pressure to undergo comprehensive restructuring. Many changes have taken place recently to enable this transformation. Through analysing financial reports, evaluating the new regulatory framework and conducting in-depth interviews, this study examines the likelihood of the NMC adapting to the recent changes and the extent to which the new regulatory framework promotes a public service system suggesting a model for implementation. Findings show that the NMC must respond to four main challenges: lack of strategic vision and identity, a centralized regime power structure, an acute financial deficit, and a weak digital presence. Interviewees evaluated the new regulatory framework as inexhaustive with an intention to maintain grip on power. Interviewees proposed an integrated decentralized model that combines the public service mission with private partnership.

“I can’t just post anything I want”: Self-management of South Korean sports stars on social media

2021 ◽  
pp. 101269022110141
Author(s):  
Eunhye Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Public ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Digital Labor ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explores the influence and sociocultural meaning of self-management of South Korean sports stars in the context of their social media activity. The study utilizes netnography to analyze social media posts to determine the meaning of sports stars’ self-management. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with study participants. Ten South Korean sports stars, who are active users of Instagram, were selected as the study participants. Photographs, videos, and stories from their accounts—around 1800 posts in total—were analyzed. The results indicated that the sports stars attempted to share their daily lives on social media to build a close relationship with the public. Moreover, they used their accounts to publicize their commercialized selves and to promote their sponsors. They uploaded only strictly composed and curated posts on their accounts as a form of self-censorship. Finally, it was determined that digital labor was used for self-management on social media, where there is no distinction between public and private territory. A sports star has become a self-living commercial today, and self-management is now a prerequisite for survival. Thus, self-management on social media has become a requirement for sports stars.

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