scholarly journals HOW DO SOCIOLOGISTS KNOW WHAT THEY KNOW? AN EXAMINATION OF SOCIOLOGY TEXTBOOKS FOR EVIDENCE OF SOCIOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC THINKING

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Medley-Rath
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Think Tanks ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Introductory Courses ◽  
Weak Support ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Analyze Data

I use qualitative content analysis to uncover how textbooks illuminate the process by which sociologists know what they know. I use the Sociology Literacy Framework (SLF) (Ferguson and Carbonaro 2016) to guide analysis, looking at how textbooks report on the research process and present research findings. Using a sample of 27 textbooks for introductory courses (N = 19) and intermediate elective courses (N = 8) from 12 publishers (copyright dated: 2015-2020), I found weak support for developing the research-focused SLF skills. Textbooks fail to explain and describe how sociologists know what they know. Instead, texts use false equivalence arguments and shortcuts to scientific credibility, among other means. Textbooks do an adequate job describing society using basic descriptive statistical data from think tanks or government sources but provide almost no instruction on how scholars gather or analyze data or draw conclusions about their data.

scholarly journals DAKWAH MILENIAL ERA DIGITAL: ANALISIS LINGUISTIK KOGNITIF PADA LAGU BALASAN JARAN GOYANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Dwi Kurniasih
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Cognitive Linguistic ◽  
Cognitive Semantic ◽  
Analyze Data ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This study aims to deliver the message of representation for the milenial generation in the digital era. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, which describe the objects based on reality. Data from this research are the lyrics of Jaran Goyang song and The Reply Song of Jaran Goyang. The technique used to analyze data is qualitative content analysis. Results of this study indicate that the milenial generation utilizes Youtube social media accounts to carry out da'wa activities by changing the song Jaran Goyang which is titled The Reply Song of Jaran Goyang intos lyrics filled with da’wa messages. Results of this study indicate that the da'wa language in the songs analyzed uses cognitive-linguistic aspects in a cognitive semantic perspective that contains the meaning of da'wa, namely the invitation to perform night prayers, recites the Al-Qur’an, and avoid shirk.

Combatting the financing of terrorism in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 782-795
Author(s):  
Fabian Maximilian Johannes Teichmann
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Criminal Prosecution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Whilst the existing literature focuses on developing prevention mechanisms for banks, this paper aims to show how feasible it still is in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland to finance terrorism without getting detected. Design/methodology/approach A three-step research process, including both qualitative and quantitative methods, was applied. The empirical findings are based upon qualitative content analysis of 15 informal interviews with illegal financial services providers and 15 formal interviews with compliance experts and law enforcement officers. Findings During those interviews, concrete and specific methods of financing terrorism and limiting the risks of facing a criminal prosecution were discussed. The interviews were analyzed based upon a qualitative content analysis. To assess the risk, which criminals, a quantitative survey among 181 compliance officers was conducted to determine what leads to investigations. Research limitations/implications The findings are limited to the 30 interviewees’ and 181 survey participants’ perspective. Practical implications The practical implications include suggestions for providing law enforcement and intelligence agencies with new tools, such as remote online searches of electronic devices. Originality/value Whilst the empirical findings are based upon Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, the results could be applied on European level.

scholarly journals The Representation of the “Other” in the Turkish TV Advertisements

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-162
Author(s):  
Içten Duygu Ozbek ◽  
Huriye Toker
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Prime Time ◽  
Symbolic Annihilation ◽  
Tv Advertising ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Tv Commercials

Turkey, which has a rich cultural mosaic, consists of the combination of many ‘Others’, including cultural, religious and ethnic the ‘Others’; the ‘Other’ as a gender role; as refugees, emigrants, etc. In such a multicultural climate, our research aim is to identify the stereotypes that represent the ‘Other’ in TV advertisements on Turkey’s mainstream channels. For this purpose, we examined 101 prime-time TV commercials that were broadcast on the five most watched mainstream TV channels between September and December 2020. Having conducted the quantitative and qualitative content analysis of TV commercials, we revealed the symbolic annihilation of the ‘Others’ in the Turkish advertising environment, which is accordance with the conservative perception of the country. In line with the international research, we came to the conclusion that the white Turkish men with medium-high socioeconomic status were heavily represented in the prime-time Turkish TV advertising. Nevertheless, it was also revealed that gendered visibility of the others as well as women portrayals were considered only as the ‘Other’ in the Turkish TV ads. Besides, our research findings overwhelmingly reflect the hegemonic culture and highly traditional views on gender roles.

scholarly journals Bipolar I disorder: a qualitative study of the viewpoints of the family members of patients on the nature of the disorder and pharmacological treatment non-adherence

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasim Mousavi ◽  
Marzieh Norozpour ◽  
Zahra Taherifar ◽  
Morteza Naserbakht ◽  
Amir Shabani
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Bipolar I Disorder ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
The Family ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Open Coding

Abstract Background Bipolar disorder is a common psychiatric disorder with a massive psychological and social burden. Research indicates that treatment adherence is not good in these patients. The families’ knowledge about the disorder is fundamental for managing their patients’ disorder. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the knowledge of the family members of a sample of Iranian patients with bipolar I disorder (BD-I) and to explore the potential reasons for treatment non-adherence. Methods This study was conducted by qualitative content analysis. In-depth interviews were held and open-coding inductive analysis was performed. A thematic content analysis was used for the qualitative data analysis. Results The viewpoints of the family members of the patients were categorized in five themes, including knowledge about the disorder, information about the medications, information about the treatment and the respective role of the family, reasons for pharmacological treatment non-adherence, and strategies applied by families to enhance treatment adherence in the patients. The research findings showed that the family members did not have enough information about the nature of BD-I, which they attributed to their lack of training on the disorder. The families did not know what caused the recurrence of the disorder and did not have sufficient knowledge about its prescribed medications and treatments. Also, most families did not know about the etiology of the disorder. Conclusion The lack of knowledge among the family members of patients with BD-I can have a significant impact on relapse and treatment non-adherence. These issues need to be further emphasized in the training of patients’ families. The present findings can be used to re-design the guidelines and protocols in a way to improve treatment adherence and avoid the relapse of BD-I symptoms.

scholarly journals DETERMINING PROSPECTIVE BIOLOGY TEACHERS’ COGNITIVE STRUCTURE IN TERMS OF “BIOTECHNOLOGY”

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 494-505
Author(s):  
Dilek Sultan Acarli
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Word Association ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Structure ◽  
Association Test ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Considerable Part ◽  
Word Association Test ◽  
Research Findings

Knowledge concerning continuously improving branches of science such as biotechnology in particular is difficult to be understood properly by students, or they learn it incorrectly. One of the most important reasons for this is that students cannot associate in their mind the relevant concepts. The aim of this research is to determine prospective biology teachers’ conceptual framework of biotechnology, and thus determining their cognitive structure. The data were collected from 34 prospective biology teachers. Considering the fact that these prospective biology teachers had taken biotechnology course previously, they were selected on the basis of volunteering. Word association test and draw-and-write technique were used in collecting the data. The data obtained were organised on the basis of qualitative content analysis. Then the data were grouped into 7 categories (methods/techniques, biotechnology applications, genetics, other branches of science, organisms, meaning attributed to biotechnology, laboratory) according to word association test, and into 4 categories (methods/techniques, biotechnology applications, genetics, organisms) according to draw-and-write technique. According to the research findings, almost half of the prospective teachers had correct and appropriate associations for biotechnology, whereas a considerable part of them did not have adequate conceptual associations. Also, it was found that prospective teachers had misconceptions about biotechnology. Key words: teaching of biotechnology, cognitive structure, draw-and-write technique, word association test.

scholarly journals The Quad

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
João Paulo Nicolini Gabriel ◽  
Henoch Gabriel Mandelbaum ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Think Tanks ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Multilateral Institutions ◽  
Informal Structure

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, abbreviated to Quad, comprises Australia, the United States, Japan, and India. Although many think tanks and media outlets have written about recommendations to further this initiative, this essay believes the Quad is only evidence of a rising patchwork of small strategical dialogues within the Indo-Pacific region. The aims here are twofold: (a) to demonstrate the definitions and relevance of the Quad amid the soaring rivalry in the Indo-Pacific; and (b) to grasp this initiative as a “minilateral”grouping, which is settled in a more informal structure than multilateral institutions. In assessing these hypotheses, this research employs a qualitative content analysis of official statements and documents about the Quad meeting and national policies toward the Indo-Pacific. A systematic bibliographical review was applied to refine theoretical frameworks and to triangulate sources. In conclusion, this paper infers the Quad is not as ambitious and strong as previous literature claimed. These four members developed divergent interests in the Indo-Pacific; thereby, an alliance against China seems unlikely.

scholarly journals Analysis of the activities of the State Films Fund of Russian Federation in the context of digitalisation

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
M. I. Kosinova ◽  
A. A. Gasilina
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
The State ◽  
The Subject

The object of the study is the State Films Fund of Russian Federation, the subject is the project of global digitalisation of the film archives of the State Films Fund of Russian Federation, which started at the end of 2018 and is currently being implemented. The purpose of the study is to analyse the digitalization project and identify possible problems that may arise during its implementation. Research objectives: analysis of the problem of personnel shortage, analysis of the socio-cultural and economic efficiency of the project being implemented. The study used the method of historical and genetic analysis, descriptive analysis of literature and media materials, qualitative content analysis of documents, reports and other materials, comparative analysis, and secondary analysis of statistical data. The results of the study can be used in the implementation of the programme of digitilisation of the State Films Fund of Russian Federation archives in order to optimise this process and eliminate possible risks. 

scholarly journals Strategies and creativity used by fansubbers in subtitling 'Hot and Young Seoul Trip X NCT Life' to overcome language barriers

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Syafira Ilyas Damayanti ◽  
Rudi Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Language Barriers ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Variety Show ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Korean Variety

This research focuses on the subtitling strategies and creative subtitling used in translating the Korean variety show Hot and Young Seoul Trip X NCT LIFE (2018) into Indonesian and the impact of fan subtitles to overcome language barriers. In order to draw more understanding, qualitative content analysis was applied to describe the subtitling strategies and creative subtitling used by the fansubbers in producing Indonesian subtitles. An online survey was conducted to determine the impact of the subtitling from the fans' perspective. The research findings on subtitling strategies were obtained from 1599 data and showed that there were eight strategies applied in this research. Amid those strategies, transfer with 1434 data found is the most used strategy, followed by imitation, dislocation, expansion, paraphrase, transcription, condensation, and deletion. Then, the creative subtitling used in the work using different colors, fonts, and punctuation that is influenced by field (topic), tenor (relationship), and mode (circumstances). The online survey results prescribe that the subtitles of the fan help the audience overcome language barriers by producing translated audiovisual content into their language. Therefore, the fansubbers' decision to combine subtitling strategies and creative subtitling helps the foreign audiences overcome language barriers

Defining the antecedents of experience co-creation as applied to alternative consumption models

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holger Schallehn ◽  
Stefan Seuring ◽  
Jochen Strähle ◽  
Matthias Freise
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Consumer Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Perspectives

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework of experience co-creation that captures the multi-dimensionality of this construct, as well as a research process for defining of the antecedents of experience co-creation. Design/methodology/approach The framework of experience co-creation was conceptualized by means of a literature review. Subsequently, this framework was used as the conceptual basis for a qualitative content analysis of 66 empirical papers investigating alternative consumption models (ACMs), such as renting, remanufacturing, and second-hand models. Findings The qualitative content analysis resulted in 12 categories related to the consumer and 9 related to the ACM offerings that represent the antecedents of experience co-creation. These categories provide evidence that, to a large extent, the developed conceptual framework allows one to capture the multi-dimensionality of the experience co-creation construct. Research limitations/implications This study underscores the understanding of experience co-creation as a function of the characteristics of the offering – which are, in turn, a function of the consumers’ motives as determined by their lifeworlds – as well as to service design as an iterative approach to finding, creating and refining service offerings. Practical implications The investigation of the antecedents of experience co-creation can enable service providers to determine significant consumer market conditions for forecasting the suitability and viability of their offerings and to adjust their service designs accordingly. Originality/value This paper provides a step toward the operationalization of the dimension-related experience co-creation construct and presents an approach to defining the antecedents of experience co-creation by considering different research perspectives that can enhance service design research.

scholarly journals Klinisk fagring som ein kompetanseutviklande metode i kommunehelsetenesta - sjukepleiarar og leiarar sine erfaringar

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Bjørnerheim Hynne ◽  
Kirsti Torjuul ◽  
Bente Paulsen
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Clinical Competence ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Way

The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of nurses and managers of a clinical circle as a method of competence development, and the way working conditions and contextual factors in the municipality affected the process of learning and cooperation between nurses and managers.Focus group interviews were conducted with five nurses and five managers. The interviews that were analyzed using qualitative content analysis resulted in three maincategories: cooperation across different units, shared clinical theme, and contextual factors. The findings indicate that participating in a clinical circle provide nurses with opportunities to develop their clinical competence through sharing knowledge and experiences, and by searching, assessing and implementing research findings into practice. In order to establish and sustain a clinical circle, the findings indicate that it may be useful to prearrange contextual factors, such as leadership expectancy, and timereserved for clinical circle work.

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